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Event:
GAMMA#1033 Wilfred v Genkei
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Dvalishvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Dvalishvili looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dvalishvili misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Dvalishvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Dvalishvili does no damage.
And Lee responds with a good body kick, but Dvalishvili manages to step out the way in time.
Dvalishvili rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dvalishvili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dvalishvili was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee lands a head shot.
Lee tries to clinch up but Dvalishvili circles away and keeps his distance.
Dvalishvili takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Dvalishvili saw that one coming.
Dvalishvili slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee staying out of range there.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dvalishvili takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dvalishvili scores with a body shot.
Lee throws a head kick but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1##CL2#
Lee has managed to clinch.
Dvalishvili throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili misses with the head strike.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
We've been informed that Lee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short body shot lands from Dvalishvili as the two fighters clinch.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Dvalishvili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Dvalishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dvalishvili blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Dvalishvili shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dvalishvili lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dvalishvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Dvalishvili working aggressively here.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dvalishvili lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Lee misses with some punches.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
Lee pushes Dvalishvili back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
Lee gets through Dvalishvili's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lee misses with some punches.
#T3#
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dvalishvili misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili takes an elbow to the forehead.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee. #BC#
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dvalishvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee walks into a left hand.
Dvalishvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#Koba Dvalishvili's cut is getting worse.
Dvalishvili connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dvalishvili lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
Lee steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dvalishvili. That one must have hurt.
Dvalishvili sizes up Lee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Dvalishvili jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dvalishvili missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dvalishvili walks into a left hand.
Dvalishvili jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee throws a body punch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dvalishvili with a hook.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Dvalishvili finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut there from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Dvalishvili.
Lee throws a hook but Dvalishvili avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dvalishvili throws a big shot that misses.
Dvalishvili connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dvalishvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lee swings for the body but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dvalishvili on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dvalishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Koba Dvalishvili is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee blocking some punches.
#T1#
Dvalishvili has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Dvalishvili throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Dvalishvili throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dvalishvili working aggressively here.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Lee misses with some punches.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dvalishvili throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a nice body kick.
Lee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A chopping leg kick lands by Dvalishvili. #T2#
Dvalishvili takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Dvalishvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Dvalishvili misses the target.
Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dvalishvili swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dvalishvili swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Dvalishvili's ribs.
Dvalishvili shoots in but no luck this time.
Dvalishvili takes one to the side of the head.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Dvalishvili listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Dvalishvili misses its intended target.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Dvalishvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee throws a body punch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Lee misses with a hook. Dvalishvili ducked under it nicely.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Dvalishvili wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dvalishvili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Dvalishvili lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dvalishvili dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Lee throws a hook but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Dvalishvili swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dvalishvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dvalishvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLee.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dvalishvili slips under a jab.
Dvalishvili throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dvalishvili.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dvalishvili throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee misses with a hook. Dvalishvili ducked under it nicely.
Dvalishvili misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dvalishvili scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Lee.
Dvalishvili slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Dvalishvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick from Lee lands but Dvalishvili takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Lee.
A swing and a miss from Dvalishvili.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Dvalishvili does no damage.
A jab from Lee misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeff Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
As Lee looks to move away, Dvalishvili throws a big counter combo but Lee just gets out of the way.
Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Dvalishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
Dvalishvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lee slips under a jab from Dvalishvili.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee tries to clinch there but Dvalishvili circles away.
Dvalishvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Dvalishvili with an uppercut!
Dvalishvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dvalishvili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dvalishvili defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Dvalishvili moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dvalishvili stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Dvalishvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dvalishvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Dvalishvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jeff Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lee keeps control of Dvalishvili as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lee throws an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Koba Dvalishvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili takes one on the button.
Lee slips a straight right by Dvalishvili.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Dvalishvili lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jeff Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dvalishvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Dvalishvili throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Dvalishvili lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Dvalishvili.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee throws a hook but Dvalishvili avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dvalishvili misses the target.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee throws out a counter right but Dvalishvili avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Dvalishvili misses the shot to the body.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Dvalishvili throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee cracks Dvalishvili with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee slips under a jab from Dvalishvili.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Dvalishvili throws a good cross that connects.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Dvalishvili dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dvalishvili lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Dvalishvili misses its intended target.
Lee tries to counter with a clinch but Dvalishvili shakes him off and moves away.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Dvalishvili counters with a left to the body.
Dvalishvili lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dvalishvili drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dvalishvili throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
#T4#
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dvalishvili walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Dvalishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dvalishvili.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dvalishvili tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Dvalishvili lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dvalishvili throws a big shot that misses.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee lands a head shot.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Dvalishvili's head.
Dvalishvili throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Dvalishvili throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Koba Dvalishvili.
I think Lee 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Lee!
Jeff Lee 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:
GAMMA#1028 Tungsten v Beau
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Dvalishvili coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Dvalishvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Dvalishvili manages to avoid it.
Dvalishvili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dvalishvili swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Dvalishvili misses.
Dvalishvili connects with a single shot there.
Dvalishvili takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dvalishvili cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Dvalishvili avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lee checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dvalishvili moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dvalishvili moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Dvalishvili staying out of range there.
A jab from Dvalishvili finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Dvalishvili avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Dvalishvili thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Dvalishvili swinging wildly here.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dvalishvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
A left and a right from Dvalishvili both land. Nice combination.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dvalishvili manages to avoid it.
Dvalishvili throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Lee moves out of range as Dvalishvili strikes.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Dvalishvili moves away and avoids it.
Dvalishvili tries a quick counter leg kick but Lee is wise to it.
Dvalishvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
Lee moves away from the strike by Dvalishvili. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee slips a jab from Dvalishvili.
Lee blocks a head kick by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a quick counter head kick but Dvalishvili was just out of range.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping right.
Lee throws a quick counter head kick but Dvalishvili was just out of range.
Lee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dvalishvili counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dvalishvilis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Dvalishvili takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dvalishvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dvalishvili avoids the head kick by Lee.
Dvalishvili swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Dvalishvili throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Lee avoids the body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping left.
Lee throws a head kick that Dvalishvili semi-blocks.
Dvalishvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Dvalishvili.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Dvalishvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Dvalishvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dvalishvili looks to land a combination. Lee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Dvalishvili misses #CL#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
A shot in the inside from Dvalishvili.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee wants to break free but Dvalishvili has control.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dvalishvili. #T4#
Lee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili connects with a single shot there.
Dvalishvili lands a slapping body shot.
Dvalishvili moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Dvalishvili appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a big shot that misses.
Dvalishvili lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
Dvalishvili misses with a low kick.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee defending well as Dvalishvili loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dvalishvili changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dvalishvili blocks a head kick by Lee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dvalishvili! But no joy.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Koba Dvalishvili will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dvalishvili blocks a head kick by Lee.
Dvalishvili connects with a looping right hand.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lee cracks Dvalishvili with an open hand slap.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee backing away here, and Dvalishvili unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Dvalishvili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dvalishvili throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Dvalishvili as he connects with a hook.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Dvalishvili looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee slips a straight right by Dvalishvili.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dvalishvili shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big left from Dvalishvili misses.
Dvalishvili looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
And Lee counters with a quick kick to the body but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Lee throws a head kick that Dvalishvili semi-blocks.
Dvalishvili takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dvalishvili takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dvalishvili's hands.
Dvalishvili takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dvalishvili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dvalishvili.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dvalishvili.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Dvalishvili's shoulder, as Dvalishvili tries to avoid the shot.
Dvalishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dvalishvili throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good leg kick by Dvalishvili.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Dvalishvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Dvalishvili throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Some wild striking there from Dvalishvili.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dvalishvili, as that shot connected.
Lee scores with a head kick. Dvalishvili tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3#
Dvalishvili takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dvalishvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Dvalishvili chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#Dvalishvili is rocked!
Dvalishvili stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Lee swings for the body but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Dvalishvili's corner calls for a 1-2. Dvalishvili obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lee walks into a jab.
Lee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Dvalishvili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dvalishvili throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Dvalishvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dvalishvili tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Dvalishvili looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee misses with a hook
and Dvalishvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Dvalishvili moves out of range easily.
Dvalishvili checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lee throws a body kick that misses
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee throws a hook but Dvalishvili avoids it easily.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Dvalishvili avoids the head kick by Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An inside leg kick lands from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dvalishvili avoids the body shot from Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jeff Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Dvalishvili misses the target.
Dvalishvili lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Dvalishvili connects with an inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili lands with a cross.
Dvalishvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dvalishvili loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dvalishvili avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili throws a lazy uppercut
and Dvalishvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dvalishvili lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dvalishvili avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dvalishvili jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Dvalishvili checks it.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Dvalishvili.
Lee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dvalishvili misses with a straight left.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Dvalishvili manages to avoid it.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that Lee semi-blocks.
Dvalishvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee blocks the body kick.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee moves away from the strike by Dvalishvili.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dvalishvili is able to avoid easily.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Dvalishvili throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Dvalishvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping right.
Lee takes a swing at Dvalishvili's ribcage but misses.
Dvalishvili fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.#T2#
Dvalishvili misses with a body kick.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Dvalishvili misses.
Lee lands a head kick. Dvalishvili smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dvalishvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Dvalishvili seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee moves out of range as Dvalishvili strikes.
That kick from Dvalishvili tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili moves away from the strike by Lee.
Dvalishvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Dvalishvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dvalishvili stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.#T3#
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Dvalishvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee misses with a low kick as Dvalishvili jumps back.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking body shot.
Dvalishvili swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Dvalishvili, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dvalishvili throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Lee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dvalishvili manages to circle out of the way.
Dvalishvili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dvalishvili misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Dvalishvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee throws a push kick but Dvalishvili slaps the foot to one side.
Dvalishvili throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Good leg kick by Lee.
Dvalishvili throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dvalishvili is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CUT#That has opened up Koba Dvalishvili's cut even more.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dvalishvili misses with a straight right.
Lee slips a jab from Dvalishvili.
Lee throws a head kick that Dvalishvili semi-blocks.
Dvalishvili scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
Dvalishvili lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Dvalishvili misses the target.
Dvalishvili looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dvalishvili doesn't seem phased though.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Dvalishvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dvalishvili gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dvalishvili has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Koba Dvalishvili.
I think Dvalishvili 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1023 Tam v Logan
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Dvalishvili both land. Nice combination.
Dvalishvili closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dvalishvili misses with a wild body shot.
Akechi slips a jab from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands with a nice body punch.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut.
Dvalishvili works Akechi's body with a nice hook.
Dvalishvili throws the left hand but Akechi avoids the punch easily.
Akechi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dvalishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
It looked like Akechi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Akechi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
No joy there for Dvalishvili, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akechi.
Akechi takes one to the chin there.
Dvalishvili with a hook.#T1#
Akechi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dvalishvili on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Akechi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the body.
Akechi slips under a jab from Dvalishvili.
It looked like Akechi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a lunging right hand
and Akechi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook
#KD#
and Akechi counters with a nice right hand that sends Dvalishvili toppling to the canvas! Dvalishvili scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Akechi finish him?!#ROC#Dvalishvili is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dvalishvili throws a series of punches but Akechi moves out of range.
Dvalishvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Akechi finish him?
Dvalishvili takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akechi fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Dvalishvili out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jubei Akechi!
Jubei Akechi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1019 Herbert v Beau
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Dvalishvili scores with a jab.
Dvalishvili lands with a straight right. Holloway didn't see that one coming.
Dvalishvili throws an off balance right hand
and Holloway counters with a nice body shot.
Holloway throws the left hand but Dvalishvili avoids the punch easily.
Holloway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a body punch but Holloway moves out of range.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook. Holloway ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Holloway.
Holloway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dvalishvili. Holloway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dvalishvili scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dvalishvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holloway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holloway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dvalishvili just manages to avoid it.
Dvalishvili throws a lazy right hand but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dvalishvili loads up on a big right hand but Holloway slips the punch.#T1#
Dvalishvili throws a jab when Holloway was well out of range.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut. Holloway saw that one coming.
Dvalishvili throws an overhand right that lands on Holloway's shoulder, as Holloway tries to avoid the shot.
And Holloway counters with a quick kick to the body but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Holloway takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dvalishvili misses with a lunging right hand
and Holloway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Dvalishvili needs to keep his hands up - Holloway had a free shot at his head there.
Dvalishvili takes a swing at Holloway's ribcage but misses.
Holloway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dvalishvili scores with a head kick.
Holloway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Holloway misses the target.
Dvalishvili swings away with a body shot that misses
and Holloway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook.
Holloway blocks a head kick by Dvalishvili.
#T2#
A clash of legs there as Holloway blocks the low kick.
Dvalishvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dvalishvili lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Holloway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dvalishvili moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dvalishvili throws an off balance right hand
and Holloway counters with a left to the body.
Dvalishvili loads up on a big right hand but Holloway slips the punch.
Holloway misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Dvalishvili releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dvalishvili throws an off balance right hand
enabling Holloway to counter with a crisp jab.
Dvalishvili lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut
and Holloway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dvalishvili misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
Dvalishvili lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dvalishvili on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holloway.
Dvalishvili lands a lovely overhand right.
Holloway looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holloway slips a straight right by Dvalishvili.
Holloway misses with a hook.
Holloway throws a shot from downtown. Dvalishvili moves away and avoids it.
Holloway ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili swings away with a body shot that misses
and Holloway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dvalishvili checks a low kick from Holloway.#T4#
Dvalishvili is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dvalishvili is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Holloway had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dvalishvili lands a head shot.
Dvalishvili smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dvalishvili with a poor takedown
and Holloway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Holloway cracks Dvalishvili with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Holloway has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dvalishvili to stand back up!#ROC#Dvalishvili is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Koba Dvalishvili's cut even more.
Dvalishvili just misses with a punch to the body.
As Dvalishvili backs away, Holloway returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dvalishvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Holloway finish him?
Dvalishvili throws a lazy uppercut
and Holloway counters with a big left hand that crumples Dvalishvili! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Holloway!
Max Holloway spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
DMMA 226 Makkonen vs Drake 2
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
A big left from Voss misses.
Voss ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili throws a looping overhand right but Voss ducks down to avoid it.
Dvalishvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dvalishvili throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dvalishvili looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dvalishvili throws a shot to the body.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dvalishvili throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Voss closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Voss gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Voss in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Voss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dvalishvili swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Voss has gone for a leg lock! Dvalishvili slips out almost immediately though and dives into Voss's guard.#REVR#
Voss looking for a sweep. Not yet Voss, not yet.
Voss is pulling down on Dvalishvili's head. It's preventing any offense from Dvalishvili, at least for the moment.
Dvalishvili sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dvalishvili'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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dvalishvili is looking to stand up but Voss won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voss 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Voss has a closed guard, preventing Dvalishvili from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A nice leg kick from Dvalishvili, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Voss counters by clinching up.
Voss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards. #T3#
Dvalishvili throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili working aggressively here.
Voss misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Voss blocks it.
Voss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dvalishvili prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dvalishvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Voss backwards.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dvalishvili throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voss's elbow.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Voss tries to score a body lock takedown but Dvalishvili shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dvalishvili is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Koba Dvalishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Voss.
Dvalishvili working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Voss.
A head punch on the inside from Dvalishvili fails to land. #T4#
Voss throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Dvalishvili scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili pushes Voss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili scores with a shot to the side of Voss's head.
Voss presses Dvalishvili against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Voss wants a takedown but no success here.
Voss throws a head punch that misses.
Voss blocking some punches.
Dvalishvili working aggressively here.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Voss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dvalishvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili works on Voss's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dvalishvili bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Voss gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dvalishvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Voss's hands.
Dvalishvili scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dvalishvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voss was well out of range. Poor timing from Dvalishvili.
Voss tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dvalishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voss moves away.
Voss wants to counter with a clinch but Dvalishvili pushes him away.
Voss is looking to clinch but Dvalishvili is avoiding it.
Voss slips a jab and a cross from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a lovely overhand right.
Dvalishvili misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Voss tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voss wants to clinch.
Voss moves away from the strike by Dvalishvili. #T1#
Dvalishvili lands a nice shot that snaps Voss's head back.
Koba Dvalishvili is winning the standup battle so far.
Dvalishvili moves away from the strike by Voss.
Voss slips under a jab.
Voss moves away from the strike by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking body shot.
Voss throws a right hand that misses
and Dvalishvili counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Voss misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dvalishvili.
Voss is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dvalishvili.#CL2#
Dvalishvili gets tackled into the cage by Voss. Voss maintains the clinch.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Voss is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dvalishvili pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dvalishvili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Voss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voss has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dvalishvili after a bit of a struggle.
Dvalishvili lands with a short shot to the head.
Voss tries to stall but Dvalishvili uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voss's elbow.
Voss throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Voss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Voss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili prevents the takedown attempt.
Koba Dvalishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Voss.
Dvalishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Voss blocks it.
Voss wants a takedown.
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch.
Voss is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dvalishvili is defending well.
Voss misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Voss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dvalishvili scores with a shot to the side of Voss's head.
Dvalishvili digs a right hand into Voss's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Voss's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Voss lands with a right to the head.
Dvalishvili throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili digs a right hand underneath Voss's ribcage. Voss let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Voss is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dvalishvili prevents the takedown attempt.
Voss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Voss has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dvalishvili seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Voss can turn it around.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Voss controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Dvalishvili gets underhooks to prevent Voss's takedown attempt.
Dvalishvili throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Voss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dvalishvili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Voss backwards.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Voss controls his hands.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voss is pushing Dvalishvili up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Voss misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Voss has Dvalishvili pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Voss pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dvalishvili tumbling to the mat - Voss dives into Dvalishvili's guard.
Voss looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Voss tries to move into range but Dvalishvili moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A combination from Dvalishvili does no damage.
Dvalishvili will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Voss wants to counter the offense by Dvalishvili and move into the clinch position.
Dvalishvili looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Voss misses with a right hand
and Dvalishvili counters with a stiff right hand.
Voss throws a shot from downtown. Dvalishvili moves away and avoids it.
Voss on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Voss takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook to the body. Voss takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Voss backs up against the cage.
Dvalishvili scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dvalishvili takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dvalishvili throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Voss stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Voss takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dvalishvili stuns Voss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Voss cracks Dvalishvili with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvalishvili fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Voss has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dvalishvili stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dvalishvili wants it to stay on the feet.
Dvalishvili lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Voss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili catches Voss with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dvalishvili throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Dvalishvili as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voss throws a looping overhand right but Dvalishvili ducks down to avoid it.
Rich Voss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koba Dvalishvili is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Dvalishvili 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dvalishvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Voss is just out of range.
Dvalishvili is looking to slow Voss down with leg kicks.
Voss shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dvalishvili sprawls well. Dvalishvili wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Voss gets slowly back to his feet.
Voss lands a jab to the head.
Voss's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Voss throws a poor cross that misses
and Voss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dvalishvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Voss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dvalishvili throws a shot from downtown. Voss moves away and avoids it.
Voss tries to counter by closing the distance.
Voss 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.#T3#
Voss on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dvalishvili fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dvalishvili. Voss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dvalishvili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voss can do to turn this around?
Voss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dvalishvili bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Voss's head backwards.
Dvalishvili scores with the left hand. Voss knows he should have avoided that one.
Dvalishvili with a nice cross.
Dvalishvili throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili misses the shot to the body.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dvalishvili. Voss does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Voss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili cracks a nice hook into Voss's ribs.
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!
Voss on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Voss has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dvalishvili throws the left hand but Voss avoids the punch easily.
Voss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Voss.
Dvalishvili connects with a body shot that sends Voss's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voss.
Voss steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick which misses Voss's front leg but catches the back leg as Voss tries to avoid it.
Dvalishvili moves out of range of the strikes.
Dvalishvili is looking for a counter combo.
Dvalishvili scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dvalishvili, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili! |
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Event:
DMMA 216 Martin vs Shifter
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Dvalishvili connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dvalishvili swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Dvalishvili.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Kersikov's head coaches at KFA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Dvalishvili.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Dvalishvili checks it
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
An inside leg kick from Dvalishvili misses.
Kersikov lands a nice shot that snaps Dvalishvili's head back.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dvalishvili. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dvalishvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Dvalishvili takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dvalishvili steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kersikov. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Dvalishvili blocks the low kick.
Dvalishvili slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dvalishvili throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Dvalishvili saw it coming and moves away.
Dvalishvili changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Dvalishvili takes one to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Dvalishvili looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kersikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dvalishvili throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kersikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dvalishvili thinking.
Dvalishvili closes the distance and clinches up with Kersikov, looking for a takedown. Dvalishvili pushes Kersikov against the cage but Kersikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dvalishvili misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind Dvalishvili 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dvalishvili. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dvalishvili misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Dvalishvili throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Dvalishvili misses the body punch
and Kersikov counters with a body kick that stops Dvalishvili in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dvalishvili misses with a series of wild punches.
Dvalishvili lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Dvalishvili throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Dvalishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Dvalishvili.
Kersikov is looking for a counter combo.
Dvalishvili throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Dvalishvili takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kersikov throws out a powerful jab.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dvalishvili takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That kick from Dvalishvili tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dvalishvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dvalishvili misses the body punch
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Dvalishvili throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Dvalishvili moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov. #T3#
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Dvalishvili saw that one coming.
Dvalishvili misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dvalishvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Dvalishvili moves away and avoids it.
Dvalishvili misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dvalishvili.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dvalishvili throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov sizes up Dvalishvili with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kersikov.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov connects with a looping right hand.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dvalishvili looks to land a combination. Kersikov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dvalishvili feints a jab promting Kersikov to slip. Dvalishvili then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kersikov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot.
#T4#
Dvalishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Dvalishvili moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dvalishvili stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Dvalishvili swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dvalishvili has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Dvalishvili.
Kersikov moves out of range as Dvalishvili strikes.
Kersikov connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Dvalishvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that Kersikov semi-blocks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sergej Kersikov 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#
Dvalishvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dvalishvili scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot lands for Kersikov.
Dvalishvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Dvalishvili looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dvalishvili rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Dvalishvili slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Dvalishvili missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Dvalishvili appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dvalishvili pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Dvalishvili settles back down.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dvalishvili digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dvalishvili's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dvalishvili throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Kersikov.#T1#
Dvalishvili's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kersikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dvalishvili scrambles back to his feet.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Dvalishvili looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
It looked like Kersikov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook.
Kersikov misses the body punch
and Dvalishvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Dvalishvili moved away.
Dvalishvili stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dvalishvili staying out of range there.
Dvalishvili was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dvalishvili's knee momentarily.
Dvalishvili swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dvalishvili throws out the jab.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.#T2#
Kersikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dvalishvili misses the body punch
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dvalishvili checks a leg kick.
Kersikov thumps Dvalishvili with a low kick.
Dvalishvili lunges at Kersikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kersikov's hand.
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Dvalishvili cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvalishvili dodges the punch combination from Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov lands a jab to the nose.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Dvalishvili cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dvalishvili's hands.
Sergej Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Dvalishvili looks to throw a body kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Dvalishvili ducked under it nicely.
Dvalishvili throws an off balance right hand
and Dvalishvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dvalishvili looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov moves out of range as Dvalishvili strikes.
Dvalishvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dvalishvili connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dvalishvili throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Dvalishvili throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dvalishvili might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kersikov has got the better of the exchanges.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dvalishvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab. #T4#
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
A punch lands to the side of Dvalishvili 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dvalishvili scores with a shot to the body.
Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot.
Kersikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kersikov.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Dvalishvili's head but Dvalishvili sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dvalishvili misses with the combination.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dvalishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Kersikov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dvalishvili. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergej Kersikov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kersikov's head backwards.
Dvalishvili misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range.
Dvalishvili slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Dvalishvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Kersikov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kersikov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dvalishvili throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Dvalishvili manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
letting Dvalishvili counter with a right hand.
Kersikov tests Dvalishvili's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dvalishvili misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov scores with the left hand. Dvalishvili knows he should have avoided that one.
Dvalishvili looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Dvalishvili misses with a body kick.#T1#
Dvalishvili jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dvalishvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dvalishvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili thuds a left hand into Kersikov's body.
Dvalishvili cracks Kersikov with a good jab.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dvalishvili manages to avoid it.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick.
Dvalishvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Dvalishvili down.
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Dvalishvili as he checks the leg kick.
Dvalishvili misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dvalishvili misses with a leg kick.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koba Dvalishvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kersikov lunges at Dvalishvili with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dvalishvili's hand.
Dvalishvili checks the leg kick.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Dvalishvili steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov feints a jab promting Dvalishvili to slip. Kersikov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dvalishvili slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dvalishvili has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dvalishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili throws out a powerful jab.
Dvalishvili takes one to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping left.
Dvalishvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
Kersikov throws a low kick but Dvalishvili avoids it.
Dvalishvili swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Dvalishvili.
Kersikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Dvalishvili avoided it.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dvalishvili can do to turn this around?
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dvalishvili swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Kersikov cracks Dvalishvili with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a big shot that misses.
Dvalishvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dvalishvili finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov sizes up Dvalishvili with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dvalishvili takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dvalishvili stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a really nice looking cross but Dvalishvili seems unphased.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dvalishvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dvalishvili.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kersikov counters with a series of strikes. Dvalishvili will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dvalishvili throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dvalishvili misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergej Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kersikov 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergej Kersikov!
An out of breath Sergej Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DMMA 204 Klimenko vs Johnson
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Dvalishvili throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dvalishvili.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams moves forwards but Dvalishvili connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dvalishvili moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Dvalishvili misses with a head kick.
Dvalishvili works over Williams's head and body with a nice combination.
No joy there for Dvalishvili, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Williams has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
Dvalishvili misses with a wild body shot.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
An inside leg kick lands from Dvalishvili.
Williams blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Dvalishvili's head back.
Williams tries to clinch but Dvalishvili is having none of it.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dvalishvili was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Dvalishvili throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dvalishvili throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dvalishvili swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dvalishvili thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Dvalishvili lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dvalishvili moves away from the strike by Williams.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williams lands an overhand right.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvalishvili throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams throws the left hand but Dvalishvili avoids the punch easily.
Dvalishvili lands with a kick to the temple. Williams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice cross by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dvalishvili jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dvalishvili takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dvalishvili lands a head shot.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Dvalishvili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Dvalishvili moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Dvalishvili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Williams misses.
Dvalishvili on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dvalishvili sprawls and moves away.
Dvalishvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvalishvili throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dvalishvili takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
A jab from Dvalishvili does it's job there.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Dvalishvili.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Dvalishvili throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams throws a hook but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Dvalishvili.#T3#
A low kick lands for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Nice jab there from Williams.
Dvalishvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Dvalishvili loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dvalishvili.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Dvalishvili moves out of range easily.
Dvalishvili bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams's head backwards.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range.
Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dvalishvili throws a solid leg kick but Williams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dvalishvili.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dvalishvili tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Dvalishvili connects with a nice looking jab.
Dvalishvili throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dvalishvili takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Williams sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dvalishvili has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dvalishvili on the side of the head. #T4#
Jab by Dvalishvili.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dvalishvili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Dvalishvili.
Williams walks into a stiff left hand from Dvalishvili.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Williams connects with a single shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams throws a hook but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Dvalishvili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Dvalishvili's shoulder, as Dvalishvili tries to avoid the shot.
Dvalishvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili dips to his left and cracks Williams with an uppercut!
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dvalishvili throws out the jab.
Williams takes a swing at Dvalishvili's ribcage but misses.
Dvalishvili feints a counter leg kick.
Dvalishvili keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dvalishvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Dvalishvili lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range.
Dvalishvili throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Dvalishvili.
Good leg kick by Williams.
Williams throws a body punch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Dvalishvili.
A cross from Dvalishvili lands.
Dvalishvili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili misses with a body kick. #T1#
Williams looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range.
Dvalishvili let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dvalishvili slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Dvalishvili counters with a thumping low kick.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dvalishvili takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dvalishvili tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dvalishvili swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dvalishvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Williams catches Dvalishvili right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Williams tries to pull guard but Dvalishvili forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
A short left from Dvalishvili.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Williams.
Dvalishvili blocks an elbow strike from Williams.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Williams lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Williams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Dvalishvili takes a knee to the side of the body.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili blocks an elbow strike from Williams.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams digs a right hand underneath Dvalishvili's ribcage. Dvalishvili let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dvalishvili lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dvalishvili working aggressively here.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Dvalishvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dvalishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carter Williams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dvalishvili softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dvalishvili lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dvalishvili takes a shot to the head.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand. #T3#
Dvalishvili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Dvalishvili pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Dvalishvili avoids the damage to the body.
Williams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Williams pushes off an throws an elbow but Dvalishvili leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams is looking to clinch. #CL#
Williams rushes Dvalishvili and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Dvalishvili.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Dvalishvili.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
#T4#
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Dvalishvili putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Williams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Williams misses with an elbow strike.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili misses with the head strike.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
A short left from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili avoids a wild elbow strike from Williams.
Dvalishvili lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Dvalishvili keeps him there for the moment.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dvalishvili blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Dvalishvili. That's going to slow Williams down.
Dvalishvili slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dvalishvili lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dvalishvili throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dvalishvili lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Dvalishvili works Williams's body with a nice hook.
Dvalishvili misses the shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dvalishvili!
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Dvalishvili throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Dvalishvili misses the shot to the body.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.#T1#
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams blocks a jab.
Dvalishvili blocks a jab.
And Dvalishvili responds with a good body kick, but Williams manages to step out the way in time.
Dvalishvili lands with a cross.
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but Dvalishvili manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams is looking to chop away at Dvalishvili's legs.
Williams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dvalishvili moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dvalishvili lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut.
Dvalishvili looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Donk. Dvalishvili catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Dvalishvili throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Koba Dvalishvili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A jab from Dvalishvili does it's job there.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dvalishvili! But no joy.
Williams thuds a left hand into Dvalishvili's body.
Dvalishvili shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dvalishvili throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dvalishvili to score with a decent uppercut.
Dvalishvili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dvalishvili.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Dvalishvili dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Dvalishvili looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Dvalishvili misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dvalishvili misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams darts in trying to clinch
and Dvalishvili counters with a head kick. That will keep Williams thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T3#
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dvalishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
That kick from Williams tenderised Dvalishvili's leg. Dvalishvili is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dvalishvili tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dvalishvili jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dvalishvili checks a leg kick nicely.
Dvalishvili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dvalishvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dvalishvili connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
Dvalishvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams checks a low kick from Dvalishvili.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
Williams tries to work over Dvalishvili's front leg with a kick but Dvalishvili checks it.
Dvalishvili throws a hook but Williams blocks it.#T4#
Williams missing with a left hand there. Dvalishvili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dvalishvili checks a leg kick.
Dvalishvili is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williams.
Dvalishvili rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dvalishvili plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dvalishvili misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Dvalishvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dvalishvili doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dvalishvili throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams throws a hook but Dvalishvili avoids it easily.
Williams takes a swing at Dvalishvili's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Dvalishvili.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dvalishvili checks a leg kick.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Carter Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williams with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dvalishvili 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili! |
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Event:
DMMA 194 Account vs Gora
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Blaydes checks a low kick from Dvalishvili.
A slow jab from Dvalishvili misses its intended target.
Blaydes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaydes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dvalishvili. That did some damage!
Blaydes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blaydes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blaydes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dvalishvili lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dvalishvili thumps Blaydes with a low kick.
Dvalishvili scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dvalishvili looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dvalishvili fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dvalishvili is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dvalishvili takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaydes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dvalishvili on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blaydes. Blaydes obviously looking to wear him down.
Dvalishvili lands the left hand.
Blaydes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dvalishvili slips a straight right by Blaydes.
Blaydes is looking to slow Dvalishvili down with leg kicks.
Dvalishvili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dvalishvili tries to land a front kick but Blaydes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab lands there for Dvalishvili.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Dvalishvili misses the target.
Blaydes throws a head kick but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Blaydes throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaydes misses with a body shot.
Blaydes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dvalishvili misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blaydes moves away from the strike by Dvalishvili.
Blaydes misses with a low kick.
Dvalishvili throws a hook but Blaydes avoids it easily.
Blaydes defending well as Dvalishvili loads up on a big left hand.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut.
Blaydes lands a glancing blow to the side of Dvalishvili's head.
Blaydes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dvalishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaydes moves away.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping right.
Donk. Blaydes catches Dvalishvili right on the button with a cross.
Dvalishvili throws a hook but Blaydes blocks it.
Dvalishvili looks to land a right hand but Blaydes moved out of range.
Blaydes looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range.
Blaydes scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dvalishvili throws a shot to the body.
#T2#
Blaydes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dvalishvili takes a step back to recover.
Blaydes is looking to chop away at Dvalishvili's legs.
Dvalishvili checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dvalishvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blaydes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Blaydes misses.
Dvalishvili went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dvalishvili punishes Blaydes's body with a nice straight punch.
Dvalishvili takes one to the side of the head.
Blaydes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Dvalishvili was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blaydes.
Dvalishvili's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blaydes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dvalishvili scrambles back to his feet.
Dvalishvili misses with a straight right.
Blaydes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blaydes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blaydes throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Dvalishvili to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili avoids the body shot from Blaydes.
Dvalishvili takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blaydes or perhaps it was just good defense by Dvalishvili, which made it look bad.
Dvalishvili was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Dvalishvili throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blaydes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaydes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blaydes thuds his right hand into Dvalishvili's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dvalishvili lunges at Blaydes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blaydes's hand.
Blaydes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dvalishvili finds it's way round the side to connect with Blaydes's head.
Blaydes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dvalishvili takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dvalishvili takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blaydes slips under a jab from Dvalishvili.
A nice side step and Blaydes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blaydes with a hook.#TD2#
Dvalishvili tries to sprawl but Blaydes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaydes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blaydes throwing shots but Dvalishvili is blocking nicely.
Blaydes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Blaydes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blaydes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blaydes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Blaydes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dvalishvili finds it's way round the side to connect with Blaydes's head.
Blaydes with the inside leg kick.
Blaydes cracks a nice hook into Dvalishvili's ribs.
Dvalishvili's corner calls for a 1-2. Dvalishvili obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blaydes is looking to land body kicks.
Blaydes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dvalishvili's head.
Blaydes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaydes throws a right and a left that Dvalishvili avoids nicely.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but Blaydes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blaydes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a hook but Blaydes blocks it.
Blaydes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dvalishvili's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Dvalishvili checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blaydes throws a chopping leg kick but Dvalishvili manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blaydes cracks Dvalishvili with a good jab.
Blaydes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dvalishvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaydes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaydes blocks a jab.
Blaydes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dvalishvili's sensitive parts.
Dvalishvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaydes manages to avoid it.#T1#
Blaydes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dvalishvili slips a jab from Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a low kick.
Blaydes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blaydes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaydes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dvalishvili is out of range and Blaydes settles back down.
Dvalishvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook.
Blaydes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dvalishvili.
Blaydes just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaydes moves away from the strike by Dvalishvili.
Blaydes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dvalishvili.
Blaydes throws a leg kick
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice uppercut.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dvalishvili with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dvalishvili misses the shot to the body.
Dvalishvili missing with a left hand there. Blaydes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blaydes needs to keep his hands up - Dvalishvili had a free shot at his head there.
Dvalishvili loads up on a big right hand but Blaydes slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili. #T2#
Dvalishvili throws a series of punches but Blaydes moves out of range.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but Blaydes sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Blaydes.
Dvalishvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Blaydes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut.
Dvalishvili shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dvalishvili takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD2#
Blaydes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Blaydes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dvalishvili stops Blaydes from passing to mount.
Blaydes controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Dvalishvili tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blaydes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blaydes working the ground and pound.
Blaydes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dvalishvili is avoiding damage well.
Blaydes landing a few strikes.
Blaydes controls the position.
Blaydes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dvalishvili down.
Blaydes sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dvalishvili is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Blaydes working away.
Dvalishvili being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Blaydes advances to full mount.
Dvalishvili wants to control but Blaydes is having none of it.
Blaydes throwing strikes here but Dvalishvili is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dvalishvili misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili fails to land the takedown.
Blaydes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dvalishvili misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blaydes lands with a nice body punch.
Blaydes connects with the punch.
Blaydes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaydes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dvalishvili throws a looping overhand right but Blaydes ducks down to avoid it.
Blaydes checks a leg kick.
Blaydes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Blaydes goes for a double leg but Dvalishvili avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dvalishvili continues to drive forward.
Dvalishvili tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaydes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a solid leg kick but Blaydes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dvalishvili.
Blaydes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dvalishvili misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Blaydes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Blaydes.
Blaydes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Dvalishvili has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blaydes.
Dvalishvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaydes.
Blaydes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaydes staying out of range there.
Dvalishvili throws a hook but Blaydes avoids it easily.
Blaydes throws a low kick, looking for Dvalishvili's leg but Dvalishvili calmly moves out of range.
Dvalishvili misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dvalishvili.
Blaydes lands with a nice body punch.
Blaydes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Blaydes slips a jab from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blaydes.
Dvalishvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blaydes throws out the jab.
Blaydes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dvalishvili throws a jab when Blaydes was well out of range.
Dvalishvili throws a right hand that misses
enabling Blaydes to counter with a crisp jab.
Dvalishvili jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Dvalishvili misses.
Koba Dvalishvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dvalishvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaydes digs a good hook to Dvalishvili's body.
Blaydes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blaydes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blaydes lands a head kick. Dvalishvili smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Blaydes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blaydes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaydes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blaydes defending well as Dvalishvili loads up on a big left hand.
Blaydes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blaydes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dvalishvili scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a jab when Blaydes was well out of range.
Dvalishvili throws a series of punches but Blaydes avoids them all with ease.
Blaydes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dvalishvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaydes.
Blaydes cracks Dvalishvili with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blaydes.
As Blaydes looks to move away, Dvalishvili throws a big counter combo but Blaydes just gets out of the way.
Dvalishvili takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dvalishvili swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
Nice defenses there by Blaydes.
Dvalishvili misses with a left hand
letting Blaydes counter with a right hand.
Blaydes throws a leg kick which misses Dvalishvili's front leg but catches the back leg as Dvalishvili tries to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blaydes, as that shot connected.
Blaydes slips a jab from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws the left hand but Blaydes avoids the punch easily.
Dvalishvili throws a wild body kick that Blaydes sees coming a mile off.
Dvalishvili takes one on the button.
Blaydes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blaydes. That's going to slow Dvalishvili down.
Dvalishvili on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dvalishvili misses with a lunging right hand
and Blaydes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
Blaydes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dvalishvili.
Blaydes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.#T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blaydes. Dvalishvili shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Blaydes does it's job there.
Dvalishvili takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blaydes slips under a jab.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blaydes. That's going to slow Dvalishvili down.
Dvalishvili throws a body punch but Blaydes moves out of range.
Blaydes lands with a good body shot.
Blaydes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blaydes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dvalishvili takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blaydes jabs Dvalishvili right on the nose. Dvalishvili blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Blaydes.
Blaydes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaydes lands a jab.
Blaydes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the side of Blaydes's head but Blaydes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oscar Blaydes.
Well Blaydes 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Blaydes!
A relieved looking Oscar Blaydes 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:
DMMA 187 Harakka vs Don 2
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Dvalishvili connects with a leg kick.
Dvalishvili lands with a straight right. Voss didn't see that one coming.
Dvalishvili misses with the combination.
Dvalishvili connects with a leg kick.
Voss takes a kick to the side of the head.
Voss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dvalishvili.
Voss misses the jab.
Dvalishvili lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dvalishvili throws a wild body kick that Voss sees coming a mile off.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but Voss moved away.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook. Voss ducked under it nicely.
Voss tries to clinch but Dvalishvili is having none of it.
Dvalishvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Voss misses the shot to the body.
Voss checks the leg kick nicely there.
Voss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voss takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1##CL#
Voss takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Voss turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Voss manages to end up in side control.
Dvalishvili is looking to regain half guard here but Voss keeps moving and retains side control.
Dvalishvili controls the position for a moment.
Dvalishvili parries the strikes from Voss easily there. Voss is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dvalishvili to escape.
Dvalishvili wants to control but Voss postures up.
Voss takes a little break here. Dvalishvili wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Voss tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Voss wants to control but Dvalishvili is keeping him busy.
Dvalishvili struggling a bit here.
Voss working the ground and pound but Dvalishvili is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Voss looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Voss throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Voss in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dvalishvili wants to control but Voss postures up.#SUB#
Voss swings around for an armbar but Dvalishvili sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Voss's guard.
Dvalishvili is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Dvalishvili has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Voss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dvalishvili controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Voss is trying to hold Dvalishvili in close to prevent damage but Dvalishvili has managed to pass into half guard.
Voss moves into full guard.
Voss seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dvalishvili is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dvalishvili is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dvalishvili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Voss on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Dvalishvili tenderised Voss's leg. Voss is trying to keep his angry face on.
Voss tries to close the distance and clinch but Dvalishvili swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dvalishvili has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Voss is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Dvalishvili misses the target. #CL#
Voss clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Voss fails to land.
Voss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Voss blocks an uppercut.
Dvalishvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Voss controls the action.
Voss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Voss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dvalishvili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Voss backwards.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Voss avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Voss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Voss fails to land. #T1##TD#
Voss has picked Dvalishvili up - he's going for a ride! Voss dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dvalishvili has one foot on Voss's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dvalishvili sizes up Voss with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Voss shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot lands for Dvalishvili.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dvalishvili throws a series of punches but Voss moves out of range.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dvalishvili scores with a crisp jab that stopped Voss in his tracks.
Dvalishvili's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dvalishvili duly obliges.
Dvalishvili with a nice cross.
Dvalishvili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dvalishvili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dvalishvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Voss.
Voss on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dvalishvili lands the left hand.
Voss swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dvalishvili.#CUT#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Dvalishvili rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dvalishvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
A shot to the body from Voss misses
and Dvalishvili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dvalishvili stuffs the takedown attempt from Voss. Voss gets slowly back to his feet.
Voss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dvalishvili throws out the jab.
Voss throws a hook but Dvalishvili avoids it easily.
Dvalishvili looks to throw the jab but Voss is out of range.
Voss scores with a jab to the body.
Voss throws the left hand but Dvalishvili avoids the punch easily.
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dvalishvili throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Voss seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dvalishvili scores with the left hand. Voss knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Voss 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A punch lands to the side of Dvalishvili 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dvalishvili throws a jab when Voss was well out of range.
Voss tries to counter with a takedown but Dvalishvili is quick to defend against it.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping left.#T3#
Dvalishvili blocks a jab.
Dvalishvili throws a big shot that misses.
Dvalishvili fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dvalishvili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dvalishvili throws a right and a left that Voss avoids nicely.
Voss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Voss darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Voss throws a hook but Dvalishvili blocks it.
It seemed like Dvalishvili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Voss jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Voss stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Voss misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from Voss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voss swings for the body but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili cracks Voss with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Voss drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Voss. That snapped Dvalishvili's head back.
Dvalishvili lands a high kick!
#CL#
Voss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Voss throws a punch but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vosss head.
Dvalishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Dvalishvili.
#TD#
Voss manages to pull guard.
Voss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Voss being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Voss looks to score with a jab to the body but Dvalishvili is just out of range.
Dvalishvili looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dvalishvili connects with a good right hand that stumbles Voss. Voss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Voss shoots and misses
and Dvalishvili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Dvalishvili. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voss misses with a hook.
Dvalishvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Voss.
Dvalishvili keeps Voss at a distance using the push kick.
Voss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dvalishvili.
Nice shot lands for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili's corner calls for a 1-2. Dvalishvili obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Voss slips a jab from Dvalishvili.
Voss throws a hook but Dvalishvili avoids it easily.
Voss fails with a takedown attempt.
Dvalishvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Voss drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dvalishvili jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Voss takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Voss looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dvalishvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Voss.
Dvalishvili connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dvalishvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Voss eats them both and turns towards Dvalishvili to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dvalishvili misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dvalishvili.
Voss throws a jab but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Good shot there by Dvalishvili.
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!
Voss throws an overhand right that lands on Dvalishvili's shoulder, as Dvalishvili tries to avoid the shot.
Dvalishvili cracks Voss with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Voss tries to clinch up but Dvalishvili circles away and keeps his distance.
Dvalishvili throws a series of strikes that have Voss backpedaling.
Rich Voss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koba Dvalishvili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Dvalishvili listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili throws a hook but Voss blocks it.
Dvalishvili lands a slapping body shot.
Voss tries to clinch up.
A shot to the body from Voss misses
and Dvalishvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dvalishvili thuds his right hand into Voss's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good exchange - Dvalishvili coming out on top.
Voss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a lovely overhand right.
Voss takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping right.#CL#
Voss instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Voss blocks it.
Dvalishvili prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Voss. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Voss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Voss fails to land.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from Voss.
Voss working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Dvalishvili fails to land.
Voss struggles to land a body shot inside as Dvalishvili controls his hands.
Dvalishvili lands a shot to the body.
Voss misses with the head strike.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Voss misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Voss misses with some punches.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Voss swings wildly with an uppercut but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voss swings wildly with an uppercut but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voss.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from Voss.
Voss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voss struggles to land a body shot inside as Dvalishvili controls his hands.
Voss misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dvalishvili winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili! |
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Event:
AKF 77
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Dvalishvili takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Akira throws a jab but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili wants to counter the offense by Akira and move into the clinch position.
Akira misses with an uppercut. Dvalishvili saw that one coming.
Akira sets himself, and Dvalishvili steps forward looking for the clinch! Akira avoids it this time.
Akira misses with a straight right.
Dvalishvili wants to counter with a clinch but Akira pushes him away.#CL#
Akira closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dvalishvili as Akira tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from Akira.
I was talking to Akira's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dvalishvili is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Akira digs a right hand underneath Dvalishvili's ribcage. Dvalishvili let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Akira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akira lands a shoulder strike.
Akira tries to throw a body punch but Dvalishvili avoids it by throwing Akira back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Akira fails to land.
Akira tries to throw a body punch but Dvalishvili avoids it by throwing Akira back against the ropes.
Akira struggles to land a body shot inside as Dvalishvili controls his hands.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Akira is looking to control Dvalishvili's arms but Dvalishvili gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akira has his back to the ropes.
Dvalishvili is struggling to control the position.
Akira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akira pushes Dvalishvili back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Akira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Akira seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dvalishvili can turn it around.
A short body shot lands from Akira as the two fighters clinch.
Akira swings wildly with an uppercut but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili looking to slow down the pace here.
Akira swings wildly with an uppercut but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akira can't find room to land a body shot as Dvalishvili controls the action.
Akira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akira lands a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili trying to stall but Akira improves his position.
Akira misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hokuto Akira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akira 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 10:8
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 10:8
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 10:8
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hokuto Akira!
Hokuto Akira retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Hokuto Akira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
AFK-
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
Dvalishvili is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Riley Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Dvalishvili. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Knox's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knox displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dvalishvili up against the ropes.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dvalishvili is trying to force a seperation but Knox has the dominant position.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Knox seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dvalishvili can turn it around.
Dvalishvili trying to control the position but instead, Knox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dvalishvili into the ropes.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dvalishvili avoids it.#BC2#
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox misses with a hook.
Dvalishvili tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox throws a jab when Dvalishvili was well out of range.
Dvalishvili wants to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch position.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Dvalishvili's shoulder, as Dvalishvili tries to avoid the shot.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox throws a hook but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Dvalishvili steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Knox.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knox throws a head kick but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Knox takes a swing at Dvalishvili's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Dvalishvili steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Knox.
Dvalishvili avoids the body shot from Knox.
Dvalishvili tries to counter with a clinch but Knox shakes him off and moves away.
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!
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dvalishvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dvalishvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dvalishvili wants to counter with a clinch but Knox pushes him away.
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Dvalishvili tries to counter with a clinch but Knox shakes him off and moves away.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Dvalishvili counters by moving into the clinch.
Knox content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dvalishvili's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knox as Dvalishvili tries to tie him up.
Knox tries a body shot but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Knox blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Knox misses with the head strike.
#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knox lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox tries a body shot but Dvalishvili blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox lands a left hand.
#T2#
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dvalishvilis head.
Dvalishvili slows down the pace here.
Knox throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch.
Knox throws a hook but Dvalishvili avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Knox misses.
Dvalishvili moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dvalishvili takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Knox tests Dvalishvili's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Knox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Dvalishvili tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dvalishvili wants to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch position.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to counter with a clinch but Knox shakes him off and moves away.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Dvalishvili is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dvalishvili checks a leg kick.
Dvalishvili tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Knox takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Dvalishvili controls the action.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Dvalishvili controls his hands.
Dvalishvili wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dvalishvili lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dvalishvili on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili takes a shot to the head.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Riley Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dvalishvili tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Dvalishvili circles away.
Knox sets himself, and Dvalishvili steps forward looking for the clinch! Knox avoids it this time.
Knox scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dvalishvili can do to turn this around?
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dvalishvili tries to counter with a clinch but Knox shakes him off and moves away.
Knox connects with a solid leg kick.
Riley Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox throws a wild body kick that Dvalishvili sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Dvalishvili counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Dvalishvili avoids it by throwing Knox back against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dvalishvili - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Riley Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Dvalishvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knox 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Knox!
Riley Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 184
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Dvalishvili misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Rain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rain misses with a straight right.
Dvalishvili works the jab nicely.
Dvalishvili cracks Rain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dvalishvili misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rain! But no joy.#CL#
Dvalishvili closes the distance and pushes Rain back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dvalishvili fails to land.
Rain unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dvalishvili lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rain has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili stalling in the clinch but Rain improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Rain controls his hands.
Rain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Rain.
Rain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rain lands a right hand. #T1#
Rain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Rain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dvalishvili smiles and moves away.
Dvalishvili throws a shot to the body.
Rain avoids the body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands with a right hand.
A big right from Dvalishvili misses.
A left lands for Dvalishvili.
A slow jab from Dvalishvili misses its intended target.
Dvalishvili lands with a straight right. Rain didn't see that one coming.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Dvalishvili instigates a clinch.
Dvalishvili avoids the elbow strike from Rain, against the cage.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Dvalishvili working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dvalishvili tries to work over Rain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rain blocks an uppercut.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot.
Dvalishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Dvalishvili softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dvalishvili lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rain or not.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Rain misses with an elbow over the top.
I was talking to Dvalishvili's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili - that landed with a thud.
Rain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Rain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rain misses with the head strike.
Rain prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dvalishvili.#T3#
A short right from Dvalishvili.
Rain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Rain blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Rain with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Rain controls the action.
Dvalishvili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dvalishvili.
Rain missing with knees to the body.
Dvalishvili presses Rain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dvalishvili avoids the elbow strike from Rain, against the cage.
Rain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dvalishvili managing to block the knees to the body from Rain.
Dvalishvili avoiding damage as Rain throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dvalishvili works on Rain's body with a couple of short punches.
Rain tries to work over Dvalishvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dvalishvili gets through Rain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rain lands an elbow just above Dvalishvili 's eye. #T4#
Rain trying to land knees to the body.
Rain tries to land knees in the clinch but Dvalishvili avoids the damage to the body.
Dvalishvili works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rain blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Rain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rain throws a punch but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Rain trying to land knees to the body.
Rain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Rain controls the action.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Rain is working Dvalishvili over against the cage.
Rain throws a punch but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
A hook to the body from Rain.
A right hook to the body lands for Rain.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili has a couple of punches blocked by Rain.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rain.
Still in the clinch, Dvalishvili scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rain has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
Rain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dvalishvili walks away with a smile on his face. Rain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rain has time to react.
Dvalishvili throws out a loose jab but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dvalishvili is out of range.
Dvalishvili lands with a shot to the body.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the body
and Rain counters with a series of strikes. Dvalishvili will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dvalishvili blocks a head kick by Rain.
Rain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rain moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili throws a good cross that connects.
Rain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dvalishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Dvalishvili throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Dvalishvili pushes Rain up against the cage in a clinch.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili stalling.
Rain lands a left hand.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from Rain.
Rain struggles to land a body shot inside as Dvalishvili controls his hands.
Rain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dvalishvili's elbow.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from Rain.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili - that landed with a thud.
Rain has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dvalishvili seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rain can turn it around.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Rain lands a good knee to the midsection. Dvalishvili won't want to take too many of those.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rain tries to pull guard but Dvalishvili holds him up against the cage and eventually Rain drops back down to his feet.
Dvalishvili blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
Rain digs a right hand underneath Dvalishvili's ribcage. Dvalishvili let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Rain controls his hands.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches.
Dvalishvili works on Rain's body with a couple of short punches.
Dvalishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Rain controls the action.
Rain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dvalishvili fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rain.
Rain tries to work over Dvalishvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dvalishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rain gets through Dvalishvili's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili blocks an elbow strike from Rain.
#T3#
A right hand to the body from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands with a right to the head.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rain lands a damaging elbow.
Dvalishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Rain blocks it.
Rain throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dvalishvili.
Rain has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rain.
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Dvalishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili works on Rain's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dvalishvili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rain lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Dvalishvili lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dvalishvili takes a shot to the head.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Rain controls his hands.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dvalishvili tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rain avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rain.
Rain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Rain controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Rain.
Rain misses with some punches.
Rain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Rain blocks it.
Rain blocks an uppercut.
Rain looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dvalishvili lands a nice uppercut.
Rain misses with a punch on the inside.
Rain is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dvalishvili to keep the fight standing.
Dvalishvili works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dvalishvili wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Koba Dvalishvili will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rain displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
White Rain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rain ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
It seemed like Rain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dvalishvili.
Rain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dvalishvili misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dvalishvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Rain misses.
Dvalishvili feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rain ducks right into an uppercut from Dvalishvili. #CL#
Dvalishvili takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Rain misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rain throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Dvalishvili is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rain lands a hook that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Dvalishvili throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Rain jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Rain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dvalishvili doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dvalishvili manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rain keeping moving, preventing Dvalishvili from controlling successfully. #T2#
Dvalishvili is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dvalishvili continues to stall.
Rain trying to control the position here.
Dvalishvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dvalishvili engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rain wants to stand and escape but Dvalishvili is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Rain lands a really nice looking cross but Dvalishvili seems unphased.
Dvalishvili looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good exchange - Dvalishvili coming out on top.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dvalishvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dvalishvili sizes up Rain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dvalishvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Rain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dvalishvili works the jab nicely.
Koba Dvalishvili is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Rain as he connects with a hook.
Dvalishvili lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rain circles away quickly and effectively.
Rain unleashes a big counter combination but Dvalishvili bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Dvalishvili darts in and clinches Rain up against the cage.
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!
Dvalishvili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rain misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rain blocks an uppercut.
Rain throws a head punch that misses.
Rain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dvalishvili smiles and moves away.
Rain moves out of range of the body kick from Dvalishvili.
Rain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rain tries to clinch up.
Rain throws a jab but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab lands there for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rain slips a jab from Dvalishvili.
Rain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koba Dvalishvili is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dvalishvili throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dvalishvili, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 174
Date: Aug 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Sukulaku throws a series of punches but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dvalishvili throws an off balance right hand
and Sukulaku counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sukulaku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Dvalishvili misses.
Dvalishvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch but Sukulaku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sukulaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sukulaku throws out a loose jab but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sukulaku scores with a jab. Dvalishvili acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Dvalishvili clinches up against the cage.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sukulaku backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sukulaku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dvalishvili pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dvalishvili pushes Sukulaku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Dvalishvili stalling the fight.
Sukulaku throws a head punch that misses.
Sukulaku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sukulaku lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sukulaku backwards.
Sukulaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dvalishvili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Sukulaku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dvalishvili ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dvalishvili tries to land a front kick but Sukulaku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Dvalishvili closes the distance and pushes Sukulaku back into the cage.#TD#
Sukulaku has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dvalishvili regains guard immediately.
Dvalishvili looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sukulaku is one step ahead there.
Sukulaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dvalishvili is controlling Sukulaku's posture.#T2#
Dvalishvili manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sukulaku manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Sukulaku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dvalishvili slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dvalishvili trying to control but Sukulaku is working from the bottom.
Dvalishvili not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dvalishvili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Sukulaku has his foot on Dvalishvili's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dvalishvili works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SU2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dvalishvili gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Sukulaku.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sukulaku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sukulaku looks to land a left hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range nicely.
Dvalishvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Dvalishvili lands with a straight right. Sukulaku didn't see that one coming.
Sukulaku loads up on a big right hand but Dvalishvili slips the punch.
Dvalishvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dvalishvili is out of range and Sukulaku settles back down.
Dvalishvili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dvalishvili loads up on a big right hand but Sukulaku slips the punch.
Sukulaku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dvalishvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku backing away here, and Dvalishvili unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sukulaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku swats away the attempt to clinch by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a straight left.
Dvalishvili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dvalishvili on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Dvalishvili scores with a nice body kick.
Sukulaku slips a jab from Dvalishvili.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sukulaku lunges at Dvalishvili with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dvalishvili's hand.
A big left from Sukulaku misses.
Sukulaku lands a nice hook to Dvalishvili's body. Dvalishvili takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sukulaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dvalishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sukulaku misses with a wild combination.
Jab by Dvalishvili.#CL2#
Dvalishvili rushes Sukulaku and presses him up against the cage.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sukulaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sukulaku fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Sukulaku avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Dvalishvili presses Sukulaku against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sukulaku pushes Dvalishvili back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dvalishvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Dvalishvili.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Koba Dvalishvili will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sukulaku dips to his left and cracks Dvalishvili with an uppercut!
Sukulaku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sukulaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Sukulaku slips a straight right by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sukulaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dvalishvili clobbers Sukulaku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sukulaku throws a good cross that connects.
Dvalishvili slips a jab from Sukulaku.
Dvalishvili moves in looking to clinch but Sukulaku pushes him off.
Jyrki Sukulaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Sukulaku avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Dvalishvili misses the target.
Sukulaku throws a right hand that misses
and Dvalishvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Dvalishvili instigates a clinch.
Dvalishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dvalishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Sukulaku breaks the clinch.
Sukulaku lands a jab to Dvalishvili's midsection.
Dvalishvili looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dvalishvili avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Dvalishvili scores with a punch to the head.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Sukulaku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sukulaku throws a body punch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili slips a jab from Sukulaku.
Nice jab there from Sukulaku.
Dvalishvili avoids the body shot from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku missing with a left hand there. Dvalishvili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dvalishvili throws out a counter right but Sukulaku avoids it with no problem.
Sukulaku needs to keep his hands up - Dvalishvili had a free shot at his head there.
Sukulaku moves away from the strike by Dvalishvili.
Sukulaku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dvalishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dvalishvili works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili lands with a light punch inside.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches.
#T2#
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sukulaku's elbow.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sukulakus head.
Dvalishvili has Sukulaku pressed against the cage, preventing Sukulaku from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dvalishvili is leaning against Sukulaku and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sukulaku looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Sukulaku blocks it.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Sukulaku avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Dvalishvili pushes Sukulaku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches.
#TD#
Sukulaku drags the fight down to the ground.
Dvalishvili sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dvalishvili stands and throws Sukulaku's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dvalishvili advances to mount.
Dvalishvili sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Sukulaku really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dvalishvili takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dvalishvili trying to control but Sukulaku is having none of it.
Dvalishvili takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sukulaku can't escape the position.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dvalishvili controlling the pace for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Sukulaku's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dvalishvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sukulaku sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dvalishvili not doing much here.
Koba Dvalishvili has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sukulaku has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dvalishvili is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Sukulaku looking for submissions off his back.
Dvalishvili takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick from Sukulaku lands but Dvalishvili takes it in his stride.
Dvalishvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sukulaku.
A head kick misses from Sukulaku.
Dvalishvili misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sukulaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut.
Sukulaku throws a hook but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Dvalishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Sukulaku circles away.
Sukulaku throws a big shot that misses.
Dvalishvili throws an overhand right that lands on Sukulaku's shoulder, as Sukulaku tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Dvalishvili has closed the distance and engaged Sukulaku in a clinch.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dvalishvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dvalishvili lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sukulaku.
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dvalishvili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili trying to stall but Sukulaku improves his position.
Sukulaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Dvalishvili. #T1#
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Sukulaku blocks it.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Sukulaku avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Sukulaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Sukulaku blocks it.
Sukulaku blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sukulaku fails to land.
Sukulaku lands a left hand.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili lands with a short shot to the head.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Sukulaku blocks it.
Sukulaku looking for a takedown.
Sukulaku tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dvalishvili smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Dvalishvili clinches with his opponent.
Sukulaku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Sukulaku misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dvalishvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Sukulaku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dvalishvili.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili lands a left hand.
Sukulaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sukulaku misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Dvalishvili scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sukulaku's elbow.
Dvalishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sukulaku working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
Sukulaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sukulaku blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sukulaku fails to land. #T3#
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Sukulaku avoiding damage.
Dvalishvili lands with a right to the head.
Sukulaku prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sukulaku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sukulaku tries to break the clinch but Dvalishvili is controlling the position.
Jyrki Sukulaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Sukulaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sukulaku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sukulaku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dvalishvili stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sukulaku blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dvalishvili lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
#T4#
Dvalishvili pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dvalishvili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sukulaku backwards.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Sukulaku controls his hands.
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!
Dvalishvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sukulaku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dvalishvili.
Sukulaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sukulaku misses with the head strike.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sukulaku backwards.
Dvalishvili cracks Sukulaku with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands with a right to the head.
Koba Dvalishvili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dvalishvili 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 165
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Dvalishvili digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Dvalishvili clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith is looking to chop away at Dvalishvili's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Dvalishvili.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith is trying to drag Dvalishvili to the mat but Dvalishvili just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Dvalishvili has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dvalishvili smiles and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Dvalishvili defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Koba Dvalishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Smith.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Dvalishvili misses its intended target. #CL#
Dvalishvili gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Dvalishvili's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but Dvalishvili turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Dvalishvili misses.
Smith connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dvalishvili cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dvalishvili shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Dvalishvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith. #CL#
Dvalishvili drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dvalishvili lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Dvalishvili. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dvalishvili avoids it really well and circles away.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith fails with the takedown.#T4#
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Dvalishvili sprawls well.
It looked like Dvalishvili wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Dvalishvili sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Dvalishvili avoids it this time.
Dvalishvili works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Dvalishvili misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Dvalishvili fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Dvalishvili with a nice cross.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Dvalishvili forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dvalishvili gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dvalishvili.#CL#
Dvalishvili rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Dvalishvili turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dvalishvili misses with a straight left.
Dvalishvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Dvalishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut.
Dvalishvili looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Dvalishvili is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Koba Dvalishvili is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dvalishvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Dvalishvili.
Smith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dvalishvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith lands a head shot.
Dvalishvili lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Dvalishvili pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
#CL2#
Dvalishvili tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Dvalishvili has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Smith is trying to push Dvalishvili away but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dvalishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Dvalishvili working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL#
Dvalishvili clinches.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Nice uppercut there from Dvalishvili.
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!
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dvalishvili. That did some damage!#CL#
Dvalishvili gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dvalishvili.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Dvalishvili lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T3#
Dvalishvili controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith tries to break free but Dvalishvili pushes him back against the cage.
Dvalishvili missing with knees to the body.
Smith jumps guard but Dvalishvili turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dvalishvili. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Dvalishvili lands the left hand.#CL#
Dvalishvili clinches.
Dvalishvili pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Dvalishvili as the two fighters clinch.
Smith prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Smith stalling.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith is trying to stall.
#T4#
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili lands a nice uppercut.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dvalishvili gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
Dvalishvili lands a left hand.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Koba Dvalishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Smith.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dvalishvili.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dvalishvili.#CL#
Dvalishvili closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Dvalishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Koba Dvalishvili has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith jumps guard but Dvalishvili stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Koba Dvalishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Smith.
Smith blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili. #T1#
A short left from Dvalishvili.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dvalishvili prevents it.
Dvalishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith wants to stall.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili. #TD2#
Smith lands a takedown into guard.
Dvalishvili uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
Dvalishvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice right hand.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Dvalishvili throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Dvalishvili displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Dvalishvili on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dvalishvili throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smith dives in and grabs Dvalishvili's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dvalishvili pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Dvalishvili closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dvalishvili cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Nice jab there from Dvalishvili.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
George Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith tries to clinch but Dvalishvili is having none of it.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
George Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith moves out of range as Dvalishvili strikes.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Dvalishvili sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dvalishvili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dvalishvili misses with a head kick.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheers as Dvalishvili lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Dvalishvili throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Dvalishvili wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A cross from Dvalishvili lands.
Nice jab there from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dvalishvili.#TD2#
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Dvalishvili is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Dvalishvili's guard.
Smith won't allow Dvalishvili to sweep him here.
Dvalishvili bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dvalishvili has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 155
Date: Jun 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Dvalishvili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Sukulaku misses.
Dvalishvili works Sukulaku's body with a nice hook.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sukulaku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sukulaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sukulaku throws a right hand that Dvalishvili ducks under and follows up with a left that Dvalishvili also avoids with ease.
Dvalishvili slips under a jab from Sukulaku.
Dvalishvili is looking to slow Sukulaku down with leg kicks.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dvalishvili with a hook.
Dvalishvili misses with a wild body shot.
Sukulaku looks to land a left hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range nicely.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Dvalishvili rushes Sukulaku and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dvalishvili lands a nice shot to the body.
Dvalishvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sukulaku prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Sukulaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sukulaku's elbow. #T1#
Dvalishvili cracks Sukulaku with a nice body shot.
Sukulaku misses with some punches.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Sukulaku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sukulaku blocking some punches.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Sukulaku controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sukulaku.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dvalishvili.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Sukulaku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sukulaku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Sukulaku controls the action.
#BC#
Sukulaku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sukulaku throws a right hand that misses
and Dvalishvili makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sukulaku misses with a looping right.
Sukulaku has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dvalishvili is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dvalishvili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dvalishvili slips a straight right by Sukulaku.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dvalishvili.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sukulaku misses with a hook.#T2#
Sukulaku scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Dvalishvili fails with a takedown attempt.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Sukulaku.
A countering left hand to the body from Dvalishvili misses.
Dvalishvili with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sukulaku to score with a decent uppercut.
Sukulaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dvalishvili walks into a straight right hand from Sukulaku.#ROC#Dvalishvili is rocked!
Sukulaku drops Dvalishvili with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Dvalishvili! Sukulaku dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jyrki Sukulaku!
An out of breath Jyrki Sukulaku thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SFL 159 | The Rundown
Date: May 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Dvalishvili checks a leg kick.
Dvalishvili staying out of range there.
O Neil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from O Neil.
Dvalishvili throwing a counter right hand but O Neil manages to avoid it.
O Neil connects with a body shot.
Dvalishvili ducks right into an uppercut from O Neil.
Donk. O Neil catches Dvalishvili right on the button with a cross.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch up but O Neil keeps it at a distance.
O Neil lands a body shot.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch.
A jab from Dvalishvili misses.
O Neil slips a jab from Dvalishvili.
O Neil swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Neil throws a shot from downtown. Dvalishvili moves away and avoids it.
O Neil scores with a jab.
Good shot there by O Neil.
Mickey O Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
O Neil is looking to slow Dvalishvili down with leg kicks.
O Neil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dvalishvili.
#T1#
O Neil fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Neil scores with a sloppy right hand. Dvalishvili should have avoided that one.
O Neil lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
O Neil is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Dvalishvili misses the target.
Dvalishvili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dvalishvili is looking to counter the offense by O Neil and move into the clinch.
Dvalishvili fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and O Neil has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dvalishvili throws the left hand but O Neil avoids the punch easily.
Dvalishvili takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
O Neil throws a looping overhand right but Dvalishvili ducks down to avoid it.
O Neil misses with a looping right.
O Neil looks to land a left hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range nicely.
Dvalishvili feinted there with a counter leg kick.
O Neil misses with a straight left.
Dvalishvili on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2#
O Neil pushes Dvalishvili up against the cage in a clinch.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as O Neil controls his hands.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Neil.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
O Neil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Dvalishvili digs a right hand underneath O Neil's ribcage. O Neil let out a lung full of air as it connected.
O Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Neil backwards.
A short body shot lands from Dvalishvili as the two fighters clinch.
Dvalishvili lands with a short punch from the clinch.
I was talking to Dvalishvili's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from O Neil - that landed with a thud.
O Neil cracks Dvalishvili with a nice body shot.
Dvalishvili presses O Neil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
O Neil working aggressively here.
Dvalishvili misses with the head strike.
Dvalishvili stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from O Neil fails to land.
O Neil throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili stalling.
O Neil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dvalishvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
O Neil lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
O Neil scores with a shoulder strike.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Neil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Neil.
O Neil blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dvalishvili.
O Neil has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dvalishvili seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if O Neil can turn it around.
Dvalishvili is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but O Neil is keeping busy.
O Neil blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili takes a shot to the head.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Dvalishvili as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from O Neil.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but O Neil uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Neil prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili. #T4#
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Dvalishvili has a couple of punches blocked by O Neil.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from O Neil.
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
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!
O Neil working aggressively here.
A short right from Dvalishvili on the inside.
O Neil misses with some punches.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook to the body.
O Neil throws a head punch that misses.
O Neil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches.
Dvalishvili digs a right hand into O Neil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Neil's gas tank.
O Neil throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Neil.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from O Neil.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches.
O Neil lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey O Neil dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Dvalishvili misses the target.
O Neil sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
O Neil darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from O Neil misses.
O Neil throws a jab when Dvalishvili was well out of range.
O Neil scores with a hook to the body. Dvalishvili takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Neil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Neil takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from O Neil.
Dvalishvili blocks a jab.
A jab from O Neil finds it's way through Dvalishvili's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Neil looks to land a body kick but Dvalishvili moved away.
O Neil lands a body shot.
O Neil throws a head kick that misses.
O Neil throws a looping overhand right but Dvalishvili ducks down to avoid it.
O Neil pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dvalishvili is out of range and O Neil settles back down. #T1#
Dvalishvili drops his hands momentarily and O Neil takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch up but O Neil keeps it at a distance.
O Neil lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheers as O Neil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dvalishvili doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Dvalishvili instigates a clinch.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Neil.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
O Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
O Neil throws a head punch that misses.
O Neil blocking some punches.
Dvalishvili misses with the head strike.
O Neil misses with a punch to the body.
O Neil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Dvalishvili.
O Neil prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
O Neil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dvalishvili's elbow.
Dvalishvili lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Dvalishvili. #T2#
O Neil wants to get back to striking at distance but Dvalishvili won't allow it.
O Neil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dvalishvili is trying to stall.
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
A nice left hand lands by Dvalishvili.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Dvalishvili.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dvalishvili.
O Neil misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dvalishvili stalling in the clinch but O Neil improves position.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from O Neil.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as O Neil controls his hands.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Neil backwards.
O Neil throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili pushes O Neil back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili presses O Neil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
O Neil lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Neil's elbow.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Dvalishvili.
Koba Dvalishvili has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dvalishvili lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
O Neil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from O Neil.
O Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Neil.
O Neil misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as O Neil controls his hands.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
O Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to work over O Neil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Neil scores with a shot to the side of Dvalishvili's head.
Dvalishvili throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili takes a shot to the head.
O Neil lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Neil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dvalishvili lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dvalishvili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
Nice body punch from O Neil.
O Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Neil misses with a body punch.
Dvalishvili lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Neil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
O Neil prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to stall but O Neil uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from O Neil.
A body shot lands from O Neil.
O Neil misses with the head strike.
Dvalishvili is leaning against O Neil and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dvalishvili is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but O Neil is keeping busy.
O Neil prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Koba Dvalishvili will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the side of O Neil's head but O Neil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from O Neil.
Dvalishvili blocks a head kick by O Neil.
An attempted straight right counter from Dvalishvili misses the target.
O Neil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dvalishvili was well out of range. Poor timing from O Neil.
Dvalishvili throws a big counter combination but O Neil scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
O Neil scores with a shot to the body.
O Neil scores with a jab to the jaw.
O Neil blocks a head kick by Dvalishvili.
O Neil scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Neil throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dvalishvili stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dvalishvili throws out a loose jab but O Neil uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
O Neil throws out a leg kick but Dvalishvili moves out of range and O Neil only half commits.
O Neil lands with a hook. Dvalishvili tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O Neil throws a sloppy head kick and Dvalishvili moves out of range easily.
O Neil throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dvalishvili on the side of the head. #T1#
O Neil has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O Neil there as he acknowledges the shot.
O Neil ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O Neil is looking to score with low kicks.
Dvalishvili is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dvalishvili walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
O Neil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dvalishvili moves away.
O Neil tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Neil slips a straight right by Dvalishvili.
The fighters circling - O Neil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Neil lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dvalishvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
O Neil moves into range and clinches up with Dvalishvili.
O Neil can't find room to land a body shot as Dvalishvili controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Dvalishvili as the two fighters clinch.
Dvalishvili has a couple of punches blocked by O Neil.
#T2#
Good body shot from O Neil.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dvalishvili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Neil lands a shot to the body.
Come on Dvalishvili - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dvalishvili.
O Neil lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O Neil backwards.
O Neil prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a punch but it's blocked by O Neil.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Neil misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
O Neil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
O Neil blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
O Neil misses with the head strike.
O Neil misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili cracks O Neil with a nice body shot.
A short left from O Neil.
O Neil can't find room to land a body shot as Dvalishvili controls the action.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from O Neil.
A shot in the inside from O Neil.
Dvalishvili will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning O Neil up against the cage.
O Neil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Neil tries a body shot but Dvalishvili blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Neil.
A short body shot lands from Dvalishvili as the two fighters clinch.
Dvalishvili works on O Neil's body with a couple of short punches.
O Neil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dvalishvili.
O Neil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dvalishvili working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dvalishvili softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
O Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dvalishvili lands a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook to the body.
O Neil misses with some punches.
O Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
O Neil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dvalishvili's elbow.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from O Neil.
Dvalishvili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Neils head.
O Neil blocking some punches.
Dvalishvili lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from O Neil fails to land.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Neil swings wildly with an uppercut but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Neil lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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 Koba Dvalishvili.
I think Dvalishvili has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
SFL 156 | Stalinovich vs Stark
Date: May 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Reedtz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dvalishvili as he jumps to the side.
Dvalishvili takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Dvalishvili moves into range and clinches up with Reedtz.
The referee calls for Dvalishvili to work.
Reedtz takes a shot to the head.
Dvalishvili is leaning against Reedtz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dvalishvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reedtz leaning against his opponent.
Dvalishvili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reedtz backwards.
Reedtz tries to throw a body punch but Dvalishvili avoids it by throwing Reedtz back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Reedtz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reedtz blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Dvalishvili throws a head punch that misses.
Reedtz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reedtz blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dvalishvili.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reedtz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dvalishvili - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reedtz is pushing Dvalishvili up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right handed body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
Reedtz wants to stall.
Dvalishvili works on Reedtz's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Reedtz is trying to trip Dvalishvili. He has hold of a leg but Dvalishvili is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Reedtz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reedtz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Reedtz throws a big elbow that misses.
Reedtz stopping the sweep attempt from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dvalishvili has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dvalishvili has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Reedtz stands up over Dvalishvili, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reedtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Dvalishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dvalishvili is pulling down on Reedtz's head. It's preventing any offense from Reedtz, at least for the moment.#T3#
Reedtz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reedtz throws a big right hand that misses.
Reedtz won't allow Dvalishvili to sweep him here.
Dvalishvili controls Reedtz momentarily but Reedtz frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reedtz throws a leg kick which misses Dvalishvili's front leg but catches the back leg as Dvalishvili tries to avoid it.
Dvalishvili thumps Reedtz with a low kick.
Reedtz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dvalishvili avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from Dvalishvili does no damage.
A jab from Dvalishvili finds it's way through Reedtz's defenses.
Reedtz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4#
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Reedtz.#CL#
Dvalishvili pushes Reedtz up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
Reedtz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reedtz is struggling to control the position.
Reedtz taking a breather.
Reedtz blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reedtz's elbow.
Reedtz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dvalishvili prevents it.
Koba Dvalishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Reedtz.
Reedtz takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reedtz backwards.
Come on Dvalishvili - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dvalishvili effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Reedtz throws a jab but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Reedtz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dvalishvili throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reedtz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Reedtz misses.
A punch lands to the side of Reedtz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reedtz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reedtz throws a leg kick
and Dvalishvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dvalishvili walks into a stiff left hand from Reedtz.
Dvalishvili looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reedtz throws a lazy right hand but Dvalishvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reedtz throws a looping overhand right but Dvalishvili ducks down to avoid it.
Dvalishvili fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dvalishvili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reedtz can do to turn this around?
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up.
Dvalishvili checks a leg kick.
Reedtz scores with a punch to the head.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch but Reedtz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Reedtz. Dvalishvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reedtz cracks Dvalishvili with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Reedtz moves out of range. #TD2#
Reedtz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dvalishvili tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Reedtz is in Dvalishvili's guard.#T1#
Reedtz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dvalishvili wants to sweep here but Reedtz controlling him for the moment.
Reedtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Dvalishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reedtz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reedtz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Reedtz working away.
Reedtz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reedtz is chipping away with strikes.
Dvalishvili regains half guard.#SUB2#
Reedtz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reedtz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dvalishvili wants to improve his position but Reedtz is controlling well.
Reedtz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reedtz working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
Reedtz throws some wild stikes that Dvalishvili manages to avoid easily.
Dvalishvili wants to hold on but Reedtz pushes him away.
Reedtz lands with some strikes.
Dvalishvili is desperately trying to improve his position but Reedtz has a good base and remains in mount.
Reedtz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dvalishvili can't escape the position.
Reedtz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reedtz lands with some strikes.
Reedtz trying to control but Dvalishvili is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reedtz avoids the attempt from Dvalishvili to control.#T4#
Reedtz unloading with bombs!
Dvalishvili wants to control but Reedtz is having none of it.
Reedtz unloading with bombs!
Dvalishvili tries to hold on but Reedtz pushes him away.
Dvalishvili really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reedtz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Reedtz scoring with strikes but Dvalishvili is staying in there.
Reedtz controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Reedtz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Dvalishvili closes the distance and pushes Reedtz back into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dvalishvili.
Reedtz is working for takedown but Dvalishvili is calmly controlling the position for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili lands with a left to the head.
Reedtz working aggressively here.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reedtz digs a right hand underneath Dvalishvili's ribcage. Dvalishvili let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reedtz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reedtz taking a breather.
Reedtz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Reedtz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Reedtz controls his hands.
#T1#
Reedtz has Dvalishvili pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dvalishvili manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dvalishvili is working Reedtz over against the cage.
Dvalishvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reedtz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dvalishvili avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Koba Dvalishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Reedtz.
A body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
Reedtz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A hook to the body from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili prevents the takedown attempt.
Dvalishvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dvalishvili stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from Reedtz.
Dvalishvili lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reedtz can't find room to land a body shot as Dvalishvili controls the action.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koba Dvalishvili has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dvalishvili lands an uppercut.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dvalishvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili lands an uppercut.
Dvalishvili pushes Reedtz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
A short right from Dvalishvili on the inside.
Reedtz prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Reedtz throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reedtz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dvalishvili is working Reedtz over against the cage.
Reedtz looking to stall.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reedtz takes a shot to the head.
Reedtz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reedtz blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili presses Reedtz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Dvalishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reedtz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reedtz is looking to take this one to the mat.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
A hook to the body from Dvalishvili.
A left hand lands to the body for Dvalishvili.
A short right from Dvalishvili on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a left hand.
Dvalishvili cracks Reedtz with a nice body shot.
Dvalishvili misses with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Dvalishvili as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dvalishvili lands a right hand. #T4#
Dvalishvili lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dvalishvili works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dvalishvili lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dvalishvili scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dvalishvili digs a right hand underneath Reedtz's ribcage. Reedtz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dvalishvili lands a shot to the body.
Reedtz blocks an elbow strike.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Reedtz blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Dvalishvili scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Reedtz blocks it.
Dvalishvili scores with a shot to the side of Reedtz's head.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
Reedtz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dvalishvili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dvalishvili has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili! |
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Event:
SFL 152 | Marley Fest II
Date: Apr 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Dvalishvili.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dvalishvili.
River throws out a powerful jab.
Dvalishvili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dvalishvili swings for the body but River moves out of range.
Dvalishvili looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River dives in and grabs Dvalishvili's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dvalishvili pushes down on River's head and hops out.
Jab by Dvalishvili.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dvalishvili.
River checks the leg kick.
Dvalishvili lands a nice shot that snaps River's head back.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dvalishvili has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dvalishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River misses the shot to the body.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dvalishvili is clearly trying to counter these attacks from River with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dvalishvili connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by River there.#T1#
Dvalishvili scores with the left hand. River knows he should have avoided that one.
River really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dvalishvili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Dvalishvili tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and River is able to avoid easily.#TD#
River closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dvalishvili avoids any damage from the ground and pound of River.
Dvalishvili is looking to reverse the position.
Dvalishvili manages to get back to half guard.
River missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dvalishvili has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. River is working away from the top position though.
Dvalishvili keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
River throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dvalishvili controlling the position for now.
Dvalishvili trying to control here.
#T2#
River seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from River.
Dvalishvili is looking to control River's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dvalishvili avoid being mounted?
Dvalishvili tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg.
River lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dvalishvili is looking for a sweep. River is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
River takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dvalishvili trying to control from the bottom.
River thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dvalishvili's head.
River has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
River throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
River looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dvalishvili with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
River drops an elbow to the side of Dvalishvili's head.
River throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dvalishvili to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River stopping the sweep attempt from Dvalishvili.
River stands up over Dvalishvili, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dvalishvili controls River momentarily but River frees himself.
River postures up in Dvalishvili's guard and throws a big left but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Dvalishvili looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dvalishvili has River pulled in close to control his posture.
River throwing strikes from guard but Dvalishvili blocks nicely. #T4#
River trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dvalishvili pulls River in close to his closed guard and prevents River from doing any damage or advancing position.
River lands a couple of decent looking shots.
River makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
River throwing strikes but missing.
Dvalishvili has control of River's left arm, preventing River from doing any damage.
Dvalishvili preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dvalishvili looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kollaa River dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
River keeps the fight on the outside.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dvalishvili.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick.
River lands with a cross.
Dvalishvili throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
Dvalishvili bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dvalishvili scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dvalishvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
River connects with a right hand. Dvalishvili shakes it off.
Decent striking displayed by River there.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick.
Dvalishvili blocks a jab.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
River shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dvalishvili sprawls well. Dvalishvili wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. River gets slowly back to his feet.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
River lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good exchange - Dvalishvili coming out on top.
A slow jab from Dvalishvili misses its intended target.
Dvalishvili delivers a nice body kick.
Dvalishvili throws a low kick, looking for River's leg but River calmly moves out of range.
River misses with a body punch
and Dvalishvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Dvalishvili.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Dvalishvili's shoulder, as Dvalishvili tries to avoid the shot.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River misses with the combination.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dvalishvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
Nice shot by Dvalishvili.
River drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping right.
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!
River throws an overhand right that lands on Dvalishvili's shoulder, as Dvalishvili tries to avoid the shot.
Dvalishvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Dvalishvili.
#T2#
River moves away from the strike by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
A lazy left from Dvalishvili finds it's target.
A big left from River misses.
Dvalishvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
River moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dvalishvili takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River throws a series of punches but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dvalishvili takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
River misses with a low kick as Dvalishvili jumps back.
Horrible takedown attempt by River or perhaps it was just good defense by Dvalishvili, which made it look bad.
River misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili moves in looking to clinch but River pushes him off.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
River throws a hook but Dvalishvili blocks it.#T3#
Dvalishvili moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dvalishvili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Dvalishvili is just out of range.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili feints a jab promting River to slip. Dvalishvili then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. River slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dvalishvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
River throws out a loose jab but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
River shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kollaa River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming.
Dvalishvili slips under a jab from River.
A cross from Dvalishvili lands.
Dvalishvili throws a wild body kick that River sees coming a mile off.
Dvalishvili misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by River.
Dvalishvili jabs at River's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dvalishvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dvalishvili defends it nicely.#T4#
River throws a body punch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
River keeps the fight on the outside.
Dvalishvili scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for River.
Dvalishvili shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
River connects with a looping right hand.
River avoids the body shot from Dvalishvili.
River has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from River there as he acknowledges the shot.
River connects with a looping right hand.
River needs to keep his hands up - Dvalishvili had a free shot at his head there.
Dvalishvili has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Dvalishvili throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from River misses.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking body shot.
Dvalishvili slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dvalishvili misses the jab.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dvalishvili lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
River misses with a double jab.
River throws a low kick but Dvalishvili avoids it.
Dvalishvili takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili slips under a jab from River.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dvalishvili. That's going to slow River down.
Dvalishvili looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
River scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
River looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dvalishvili. That's going to slow River down.
Dvalishvili throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but River paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dvalishvili throws a combination but it was largely blocked by River.
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!
River throws a hook to the side of Dvalishvili's head but Dvalishvili sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River swings for the body but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
River walks into a straight right hand from Dvalishvili.#T1#
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but River paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A lazy left from River finds it's target.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili moves out of range of the strikes.
Dvalishvili leaves River with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch up but River keeps it at a distance.
Dvalishvili on the wrong end of a nice hook.
River fails to land the takedown.
River with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dvalishvili to score with a decent uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dvalishvili tries a low kick but River avoids it.
River looks to land a right hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range.
Dvalishvili cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dvalishvili cracks River with an open hand slap.
River misses with a hook.
Dvalishvili chopping away at his opponent's legs.
River swinging wildly here.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
Dvalishvili moves out of range of the strikes.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dvalishvili in his tracks.
Dvalishvili throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dvalishvili loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Dvalishvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River connects with a leg kick.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Dvalishvili throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like River was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dvalishvili punishes River's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Dvalishvili gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
River tries to break the clinch but Dvalishvili is controlling the position.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
River gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dvalishvili manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. River keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
River is trying to pull guard but Dvalishvili turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kollaa River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
River goes for a takedown attempt but Dvalishvili pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dvalishvili throws a hook but River blocks it.
Dvalishvili misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Dvalishvili clinches up with River and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on River's face as he tries to break the clinch.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Dvalishvili throws a head punch that misses.
River has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dvalishvili avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dvalishvili slips a straight right by River.
River looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dvalishvili is fending him off so far but River persists. Nope, Dvalishvili circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Dvalishvili thumps River with a low kick.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
River misses with a takedown attempt - Dvalishvili sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dvalishvili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dvalishvili paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Dvalishvili closes the distance and pushes River back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dvalishvili as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
Dvalishvili misses with the head strike.
River prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
River breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
River gets a double leg takedown into Dvalishvili's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
River postures up in Dvalishvili's guard and throws a big left but Dvalishvili blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Koba Dvalishvili.
I think Dvalishvili 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili! |
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Event:
SFL 148 | Blyad vs Koivisto
Date: Mar 30, 2022 |
#R1#
O Neil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
O Neil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O Neil throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Neil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Neil seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dvalishvili scores with a shot to the body.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but fails miserably
and O Neil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dvalishvili takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick
and O Neil counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Dvalishvili is rocked!
O Neil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dvalishvili.
O Neil takes a swing at Dvalishvili's ribcage but misses.
Dvalishvili connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Neil tries to move into range but Dvalishvili moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
O Neil scores with a hook to the body. Dvalishvili takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dvalishvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Neil.
Dvalishvili throws a right hand that misses
and O Neil counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dvalishvili thinking.
Dvalishvili chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Neil throws out a loose jab but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili looks to score with a jab to the body but O Neil is just out of range.
O Neil throws a wild body kick that Dvalishvili sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Dvalishvili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dvalishvili connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
O Neil throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but fails miserably
and O Neil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Neil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like O Neil wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters circling a little - Dvalishvili finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dvalishvili moves out of range as O Neil strikes.
O Neil looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range.
O Neil misses with a hook.
O Neil throws a body punch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from O Neil.
O Neil motions for Dvalishvili to come forward. O Neil throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dvalishvili digs a good body shot into O Neil's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dvalishvili.
O Neil tries to land a leg kick but Dvalishvili saw it coming and moves away.
Dvalishvili throws out a counter right but O Neil avoids it with no problem.
Dvalishvili lands a really nice looking cross but O Neil seems unphased.
O Neil has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dvalishvili finds it's way round the side to connect with O Neil's head.
Dvalishvili lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Neil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dvalishvili takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T2#
A low kick from O Neil misses
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O Neil thinking.
O Neil throws a leg kick but Dvalishvili sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dvalishvili. That's going to slow O Neil down.
Dvalishvili throws a sloppy head kick and O Neil moves out of range easily.
Dvalishvili lands the left hand.
Dvalishvili takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick but O Neil moves out of range.
#CL2#
Dvalishvili rushes O Neil and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a punch but it's blocked by O Neil.
Dvalishvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dvalishvili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O Neil backwards.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as O Neil controls the action.
O Neil creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dvalishvili's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Koba Dvalishvili's cut even more.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Neil's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Dvalishvili misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from O Neil.
Dvalishvili dodges an elbow strike from O Neil.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but O Neil avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as O Neil controls the action.
O Neil lands an elbow that stopped Dvalishvili in his tracks for a moment.
O Neil swings wildly with an uppercut but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. O Neil seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dvalishvili can turn it around.
A body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
O Neil prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili dodges an elbow strike from O Neil.
O Neil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Neil lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but O Neil avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
O Neil prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
O Neil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as O Neil controls his hands.
O Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
#T4#
O Neil misses with a punch on the inside.
O Neil gets through Dvalishvili's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
O Neil struggles to land a body shot inside as Dvalishvili controls his hands.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Neil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili - that landed with a thud.
O Neil lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Neil misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Neil misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, O Neil creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
O Neil works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
O Neil pushes Dvalishvili back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dvalishvili working aggressively here.
O Neil lands an elbow inside.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili working aggressively here.
O Neil lands an elbow that stopped Dvalishvili in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#The cut above Koba Dvalishvili's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dvalishvili blocks an elbow strike from O Neil.
Dvalishvili avoids a wild elbow strike from O Neil.
O Neil lands an uppercut.
O Neil pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey O Neil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dvalishvili misses with a straight right.
Dvalishvili lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A lazy body kick from O Neil
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice leg kick.
Dvalishvili ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
O Neil throws a hook but Dvalishvili blocks it.
O Neil tries a low kick but Dvalishvili avoids it.
Dvalishvili misses with a jab to the body
enabling O Neil to counter with a crisp jab.
Dvalishvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up but O Neil circles away and keeps his distance.
O Neil scores with a leg kick.
O Neil missing with a left hand there. Dvalishvili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili moves to clinch but O Neil breaks away
and O Neil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Neil connects with the punch.
Dvalishvili connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up.
Dvalishvili looks to land a right hand but O Neil moved out of range.#T1#
Dvalishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
O Neil is looking to counter punch.
Dvalishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Neil throws a sloppy head kick and Dvalishvili moves out of range easily.
O Neil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Neil walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dvalishvili staying out of range there.
O Neil misses with a low kick.
Dvalishvili fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Neil.
Dvalishvili moves out of range as O Neil strikes.
It seemed like Dvalishvili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dvalishvili checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dvalishvili tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dvalishvili takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dvalishvili jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Neil looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili moves out of range as O Neil throws a body kick.
#T2#
O Neil pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Dvalishvili forces O Neil back against the cage and clinches.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Neil scores with a shot to the side of Dvalishvili's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Neil lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from O Neil.
Dvalishvili lands a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as O Neil controls his hands.
O Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
O Neil misses with some punches.
Dvalishvili cracks O Neil with a nice body shot.
O Neil tries to throw a body punch but Dvalishvili avoids it by throwing O Neil back against the cage.
Dvalishvili working some nice short punches in the clinch.
O Neil lands a nice shot to the body.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but O Neil avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
O Neil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili throws a punch but it's blocked by O Neil.
A short uppercut from O Neil. #T3#
O Neil lands a hook that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
O Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili throws a punch but it's blocked by O Neil.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
O Neil throws an elbow that misses.
Still in the clinch, Dvalishvili scores with a nice short uppercut.
O Neil softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from O Neil.
O Neil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Dvalishvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Neil tries a body shot but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Dvalishvili works on O Neil's body with a couple of short punches.
Dvalishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of O Neil backwards.
O Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from O Neil.
O Neil struggles to land a body shot inside as Dvalishvili controls his hands.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili gets through O Neil's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
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 shot in the inside from O Neil.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but O Neil uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from O Neil.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as O Neil controls the action.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from O Neil.
O Neil misses with some punches.
Dvalishvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O Neil tries to work over Dvalishvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from O Neil on the inside.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
O Neil throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dvalishvili cracks O Neil with a nice body shot.
Dvalishvili is looking to control O Neil's arms but O Neil gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dvalishvili has his back to the cage.
O Neil tries to throw a body punch but Dvalishvili avoids it by throwing O Neil back against the cage.
O Neil lands with a light punch inside.
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dvalishvili lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Neil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mickey O Neil will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
O Neil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
A right handed body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
O Neil blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dvalishvili digs a right hand into O Neil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Neil's gas tank.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from O Neil.
Still in the clinch, Dvalishvili scores with a nice short uppercut.
O Neil misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from O Neil.
Dvalishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of O Neil backwards.
O Neil misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a head punch that misses.
O Neil misses with a punch to the body.
O Neil creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
O Neil misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
O Neil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dvalishvili misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Dvalishvili.
O Neil misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dvalishvili lands a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from O Neil.
Dvalishvili misses with the head strike.
O Neil tries to work over Dvalishvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Dvalishvili on the inside.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
O Neil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
O Neil throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili digs a right hand into O Neil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Neil's gas tank.
O Neil lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dvalishvili or not.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dvalishvili lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Dvalishvili is leaning against O Neil and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from O Neil.
Dvalishvili lands with a left to the head.
Dvalishvili is pushing O Neil up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
O Neil takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
O Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili lands with a right to the head.
O Neil digs a right hand into Dvalishvili's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dvalishvili's gas tank.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O Neil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
O Neil misses with a body punch.
O Neil misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili lands with a right to the head.
O Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
O Neil creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili is leaning against O Neil and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
O Neil misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili is trying to stall.
Dvalishvili works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dvalishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of O Neil backwards.
O Neil can't find room to land a body shot as Dvalishvili controls the action.
O Neil lands with a short head shot on the inside.
O Neil blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
O Neil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dvalishvili lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as O Neil controls his hands.
Dvalishvili's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dvalishvili lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
O Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Neil backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Dvalishvili.
O Neil lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dvalishvili lands with a right to the head.
Dvalishvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili is leaning against O Neil and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dvalishvili lands with a light punch inside.
O Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Neil misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Dvalishvili.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dvalishvili.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a shoulder strike.
Dvalishvili lands a nice uppercut.
Koba Dvalishvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as O Neil controls his hands.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but O Neil avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think O Neil has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mickey O Neil!
A very excited looking Mickey O Neil made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SFL 147 | Poli vs Road
Date: Mar 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the body.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut
and Badass counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook. Badass ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Dvalishvili finds it's way through Badass's defenses.
Badass throws a shot to the body.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badass.
Dvalishvili paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Badass takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Badass tries to clinch but Dvalishvili moves away
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice body shot.
Badass blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Badass tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dvalishvili paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dvalishvili avoids the head kick by Badass.
Dvalishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Dvalishvili lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
A shot to the liver by Badass. Beautiful body shot.
Dvalishvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
Badass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a wild body shot.
Dvalishvili throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Badass stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dvalishvili misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Dvalishvili has managed to clinch.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
Badass stalling in the clinch but Dvalishvili improves position.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Badass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Badass has picked Dvalishvili up - he's going for a ride! Badass dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dvalishvili wants to get back to full guard.
Badass trying to control the pace.
Dvalishvili trying to control but Badass postures up.
#T2#
Badass missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dvalishvili tries to get to full guard but Badass has control of the leg.
Dvalishvili desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Badass prevents Dvalishvili from improving his position.#T3#
Badass not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dvalishvili makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili keeping moving, preventing Badass from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dvalishvili connects with a solid leg kick.
A combination from Badass does no damage.
Dvalishvili moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Badass fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Dvalishvili lands an impressive looking overhand right. Badass doesn't seem phased though.
Dvalishvili lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Dvalishvili does it's job there.
Dvalishvili dips to his left and cracks Badass with an uppercut!
A right-left combo lands from Badass. #CUT#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dvalishvili takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dvalishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dvalishvili lands a jab to the head.
Badass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Badass moves in looking to clinch but Dvalishvili pushes him off.
Dvalishvili is looking to chop away at Badass's legs.
Badass tries to clinch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Badass looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dvalishvili looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Badass crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dvalishvili - the referee stops the clock and Badass gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dvalishvili. Badass manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dvalishvili connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Badass momentarily.
Dvalishvili takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili'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#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dvalishvili digs a good body shot into Badass's ribs.
Badass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Badass. Dvalishvili shrugs it off though.
Dvalishvili has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dvalishvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Badass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dvalishvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Dvalishvili misses.
Dvalishvili smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Badass darts in and clinches Dvalishvili up against the cage.
Badass can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Badass drags the fight down to the ground.
Dvalishvili sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Badass's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Badass.
Badass is trying to control the position but Dvalishvili postures up.
Dvalishvili is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Let's hope that Dvalishvili has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Badass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dvalishvili is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dvalishvili preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dvalishvili engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Badass is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dvalishvili controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Badass throws a hook to the side of Dvalishvili's head but Dvalishvili sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Dvalishvili lands an impressive looking overhand right. Badass doesn't seem phased though.
Badass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dvalishvili swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Badass misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dvalishvili throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
A jab from Dvalishvili finds it's way through Badass's defenses.
Dvalishvili fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Badass checks it well.
Dvalishvili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Badass has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Badass moves into the clinch.
Badass fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dvalishvili works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
Dvalishvili works on Badass's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
Badass blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Badass backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Badass is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valtteri Badass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badass is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T4#
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili tries to land knees in the clinch but Badass avoids the damage to the body.
Badass prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili. #BC#
Badass breaks the clinch.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the body.
Dvalishvili misses with a leg kick.
Dvalishvili throws out a leg kick but Badass moves out of range and Dvalishvili only half commits.
Dvalishvili's jab looks to have found its range, popping Badass under the eye.
Dvalishvili wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dvalishvili throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Badass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Dvalishvili darts in and clinches Badass up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dvalishvili pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Badass back to the cage. Dvalishvili follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Badass moves out of range.
Badass takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dvalishvili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Badass misses its intended target.
Dvalishvili closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dvalishvili lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dvalishvili cracks Badass with an open hand slap.
A jab lands there for Dvalishvili.
Badass defending well as Dvalishvili loads up on a big left hand.
Dvalishvili misses with a straight right.
Badass takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Dvalishvili with a nice calf kick.
Badass avoids a punch combination nicely.
Badass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badass seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Dvalishvili tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Badass moves into the clinch successfully.
Dvalishvili lands a nice shot to the body.
Badass tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dvalishvili smiles and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili avoids the head kick by Badass.
Badass chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dvalishvili can pounce on him.
Dvalishvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dvalishvili punishes Badass's body with a nice straight punch.
Dvalishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Valtteri Badass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Badass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands with a nice body punch.
Badass looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Badass has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dvalishvili finds it's way round the side to connect with Badass's head.
Dvalishvili looks to land a combination but Badass avoids it well.
Valtteri Badass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Badass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dvalishvili.
Badass is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dvalishvili lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badass tries a head kick but it misses.
Dvalishvili steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Badass. That one must have hurt.
Badass throws a sloppy head kick and Dvalishvili moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dvalishvili darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dvalishvili sizes up Badass with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dvalishvili connects with an inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Badass throws a sloppy head kick and Dvalishvili moves out of range easily.
Dvalishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badass moves away.
A left and a right from Dvalishvili both land. Nice combination.
Dvalishvili fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Dvalishvili misses with a hook.
Dvalishvili misses with a wild body shot.
Dvalishvili jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Badass tries a head kick but it misses.
Badass is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dvalishvili scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dvalishvili will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Dvalishvili backs away, Badass returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice strike.
Dvalishvili digs a good hook to Badass's body.
Decent striking displayed by Dvalishvili there.#T4#
Badass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dvalishvili cracks a nice hook into Badass's ribs.
Badass tries to clinch up.
Badass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dvalishvili's corner calls for a 1-2. Dvalishvili obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2#
Dvalishvili drives through and clinches with Badass against the cage.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Badass manages to break the clinch.
Dvalishvili throws a push kick but Badass slaps the foot to one side.
Badass on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping left.
Koba Dvalishvili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Badass takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dvalishvili 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili! |
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Event:
SFL 140 | Slam vs Puno
Date: Feb 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Dvalishvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a jab when Dvalishvili was well out of range.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith moves forwards but Dvalishvili connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Dvalishvili connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith throws a hook but Dvalishvili avoids it easily.
Dvalishvili listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dvalishvili throws out the jab.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dvalishvili moves away.
Dvalishvili appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Dvalishvili moves away and avoids it.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dvalishvili has time to react.
Dvalishvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dvalishvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith 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.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Dvalishvili does it's job there.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Dvalishvili bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a right and a left that Dvalishvili avoids nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
A big left from Dvalishvili misses.
Smith thows a body kick. Dvalishvili tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dvalishvili 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.
Jab by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dvalishvili chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Dvalishvili misses with a wild body shot.
Dvalishvili tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith digs a good body shot into Dvalishvili's ribs.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dvalishvili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Dvalishvili connects with a single shot there.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Smith works Dvalishvili's body with a nice hook.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Dvalishvili there.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dvalishvili looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dvalishvili moves out of range of the body kick.
Dvalishvili checks a leg kick.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dvalishvili shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dvalishvili has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Dvalishvili sees coming a mile off.
A jab lands there for Smith.#T3#
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dvalishvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Dvalishvili connects with a body shot.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Dvalishvili misses with a wild body shot.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Smith throws a low kick but Dvalishvili moves out of range easily.
Smith misses with a low kick as Dvalishvili jumps back.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that misses.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dvalishvili throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Dvalishvili's head back.
Dvalishvili avoids the body shot from Smith.
Dvalishvili was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dvalishvili looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Dvalishvili throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Dvalishvili flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Dvalishvili saw it coming and moves away.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Dvalishvili throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dvalishvili buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dvalishvili looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Dvalishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Dvalishvili checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bryant Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dvalishvili can pounce on him.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith takes a swing at Dvalishvili's ribcage but misses.
Bryant Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Dvalishvili misses its intended target.
Dvalishvili lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Dvalishvili lands an overhand right.
Dvalishvili defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Dvalishvili misses the target.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dvalishvili has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dvalishvili connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Dvalishvili is just out of range.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dvalishvili lands with an overhand left.
Dvalishvili lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dvalishvili paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Dvalishvili walks into a jab.#CL2#
Dvalishvili rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dvalishvili tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dvalishvilis head.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dvalishvili moves out of range of the body kick.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
A nice leg kick from Dvalishvili, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T2#
Dvalishvili walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Dvalishvili.
A punch lands to the side of Dvalishvili 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dvalishvili slips a jab from Smith.
A jab from Dvalishvili does it's job there.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2#
Dvalishvili moves into the clinch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dvalishvili fails to land.
Smith tries to break free but Dvalishvili pushes him back against the cage.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Dvalishvili fails to land.
Dvalishvili throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Dvalishvili fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dvalishvili working aggressively here.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dvalishvili is working Smith over against the cage.
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dvalishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Dvalishvili dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dvalishvili as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Dvalishvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dvalishvili swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Dvalishvili scoring well with a low kick there.
Dvalishvili wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Dvalishvili scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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 cross from Smith lands.#T4#
Dvalishvili cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dvalishvili paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dvalishvili with a nice cross.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a series of punches but Dvalishvili avoids them all with ease.
Dvalishvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dvalishvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili with a nice calf kick.
Dvalishvili fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Dvalishvili closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith moves away from the strike by Dvalishvili.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Dvalishvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dvalishvili lands with a good body shot.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dvalishvili.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Dvalishvili thumps Smith with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
The crowd cheers as Dvalishvili lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Dvalishvili dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Smith throws a leg kick
and Dvalishvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dvalishvili moves away.
Dvalishvili avoids the body shot from Smith.
Dvalishvili throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dvalishvili's knee momentarily.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#Dvalishvili is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dvalishvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Dvalishvili gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. |
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SFL 134 | River vs Balushi
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Petrov throws the left hand but Dvalishvili avoids the punch easily.
Dvalishvili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Dvalishvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dvalishvili looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Petrov tries to score with a low kick but Dvalishvili moves his leg out of the way.
A good leg kick by Petrov. #CL#
Dvalishvili closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dvalishvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Dvalishvili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dvalishvili throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters circling a little - Dvalishvili finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Petrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dvalishvili lands a really nice looking cross but Petrov seems unphased.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Dvalishvili misses.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Dvalishvili misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dvalishvili checks it well.
Dvalishvili throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
Petrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dvalishvili is looking to slow Petrov down with leg kicks.
A leg kick checked by Dvalishvili.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Dvalishvili.
#CL#
Petrov gets tackled into the cage by Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili maintains the clinch.
Dvalishvili has Petrov pressed against the cage, preventing Petrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Petrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dvalishvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Dvalishvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dvalishvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Dvalishvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dvalishvili.#T2#
Petrov throws a series of punches but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dvalishvili manages to avoid it.
Dvalishvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Dvalishvili forces Petrov back against the cage and clinches.
Dvalishvili is trying to push Petrov away but Petrov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Dvalishvili's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Petrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Dvalishvili to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Dvalishvili looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
Petrov blocks a jab.#T3#
Dvalishvili scores with a leg kick.
Dvalishvili moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Dvalishvili moves into the clinch.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from Petrov. #BC#
Dvalishvili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov throws a nice looking combination but Dvalishvili bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Dvalishvili blocks the leg kick.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Dvalishvili.
Petrov walks into a stiff left hand from Dvalishvili.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Dvalishvili misses the jab.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by Petrov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dvalishvili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrov thows a body kick. Dvalishvili tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Dvalishvili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dvalishvili gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dvalishvili checks a low kick from Petrov.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dvalishvili looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Dvalishvili throws out a leg kick but Petrov moves out of range and Dvalishvili only half commits.
Petrov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dvalishvili.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Dvalishvili takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrov feints and then cracks Dvalishvili's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dvalishvili down.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Dvalishvili ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Dvalishvili moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Dvalishvili wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov cracks Dvalishvili with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dvalishvili.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Petrov lands a jab.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Dvalishvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Dvalishvili takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dvalishvili lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dvalishvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dvalishvili appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dvalishvili takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A low kick from Petrov is predictable there
and Dvalishvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petrov is able to avoid easily.
Dvalishvili defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Dvalishvili moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili thumps Petrov with a low kick.
A left lands for Petrov.
Petrov tries to score with a low kick but Dvalishvili moves his leg out of the way.
Dvalishvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dvalishvili appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dvalishvili lands a head kick. Petrov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Petrov misses with a kick to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dvalishvili slips a jab from Petrov.
Nice straight punches there by Dvalishvili. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Dvalishvili slips the punch.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.#T2#
Petrov misses with a low kick as Dvalishvili jumps back.
Dvalishvili chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dvalishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov takes a swing at Dvalishvili's ribcage but misses.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dvalishvili looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Petrov.
Petrov walks into a stiff left hand from Dvalishvili.
Petrov misses with a low kick as Dvalishvili jumps back.
A lazy left from Dvalishvili finds it's target.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dvalishvili misses with a low kick.
Dvalishvili tries to land a leg kick but Petrov saw it coming and moves away.
Dvalishvili works Petrov's body with a nice hook.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dvalishvili. #T3#
Dvalishvili throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Petrov tries a low kick but Dvalishvili avoids it.
Dvalishvili is looking to counter punch.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dvalishvili lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petrov at a distance.
Dvalishvili throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Petrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dvalishvili is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range.
Dvalishvili quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dvalishvili lands a right hook to the body.
Petrov scores with a jab.
Dvalishvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dvalishvili.
#T4#
Dvalishvili connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrov. Petrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dvalishvili.
Petrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petrov.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov throws a hook but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petrov.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Dvalishvili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dvalishvili wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range nicely.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch.
Dvalishvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Dvalishvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrov. Petrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dvalishvili staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Dvalishvili scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Koba Dvalishvili will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dvalishvili's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov throws a leg kick which misses Dvalishvili's front leg but catches the back leg as Dvalishvili tries to avoid it.
Dvalishvili takes one to the side of the head.
Petrov throws a lazy head kick
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dvalishvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
A countering left hand to the body from Petrov misses.
Dvalishvili throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dvalishvili throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Petrov throws a hook but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dvalishvili.
Petrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dvalishvili.
Petrov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dvalishvili throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov cracks Dvalishvili with a good jab.
Dvalishvili throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
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!
Dvalishvili loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dvalishvili back to the cage. Petrov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
The fighters circling - Dvalishvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dvalishvili stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dvalishvili tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dvalishvili.
Jab from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Dvalishvili misses with a series of wild punches.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dvalishvili throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Petrov.
Petrov punishes Dvalishvili's body with a nice straight punch.
Dvalishvili lands a glancing blow to the side of Petrov's head.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range nicely.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrov swings for the body but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Dvalishvili saw that one coming.
Petrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dvalishvili doesn't seem bothered though.
Dvalishvili rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dvalishvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dvalishvili.
Petrov throws a chopping leg kick but Dvalishvili manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dvalishvili staying out of range there.
Dvalishvili is looking for a counter combo.
That kick from Dvalishvili tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dvalishvili missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov checks a leg kick nicely.
Petrov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Petrov tries to bum rush Dvalishvili with a series of wild strikes but Dvalishvili uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dvalishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvalishvili cracks Petrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dvalishvili was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Dvalishvili seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Petrov walks into a left hand.
Petrov blocks a jab.
Dvalishvili throws a solid leg kick but Petrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dvalishvili.#T3#
Petrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dvalishvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dvalishvili momentarily.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dvalishvili throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
A bone on bone clash there as Petrov blocks the leg kick.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Dvalishvili fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Petrov checks it well.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dvalishvili on the side of the head.
Dvalishvili fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dvalishvili jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dvalishvili misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dvalishvili. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dvalishvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvalishvili connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrov. Petrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook.
Petrov looks to land a body kick but Dvalishvili moved away.
Dvalishvili looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Petrov's front leg with a kick but Petrov checks it.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Petrov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili misses with a combination
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dvalishvili. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov flicks out a counter leg kick but Dvalishvili steps away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grigoriy Petrov.
I think Petrov 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Our winner, Grigoriy Petrov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SFL 129 | River vs Blyad
Date: Jan 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Horse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dvalishvili manages to avoid it.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch up but Horse keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Horse misses the target.
Horse looks to score with a jab to the body but Dvalishvili is just out of range.
Dvalishvili replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Horse blocks it well.
Dvalishvili connects with the punch.
Horse on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dvalishvili with the inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut. Horse saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Horse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body kick there by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili staying out of range there.
Dvalishvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Horse's hands.
Horse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dvalishvili has time to react.
Horse takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a chopping leg kick but Horse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Dvalishvili misses its intended target.
Horse was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dvalishvili. #T1#
Dvalishvili slips a jab from Horse.
Dvalishvili lands a glancing blow to the side of Horse's head.
Horse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dvalishvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Horse's hands.
Dvalishvili shoots in looking for a takedown. Horse tries to sprawl out of it but Dvalishvili keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Horse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dvalishvili rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Horse counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Horse controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dvalishvili is looking to escape.#T2#
Dvalishvili trying to control here.
Dvalishvili is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Horse is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dvalishvili doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Horse.
Horse looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Horse content to control rather than advance.
Dvalishvili wants to control but Horse is keeping busy.
Horse wants to pass the guard but Dvalishvili is defending well.
Dvalishvili is controlling Horse's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horse loads up on a big right hand but Dvalishvili slips the punch.
Horse is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#TD#
Horse drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dvalishvili wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Horse manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Dvalishvili trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T4#
Horse forces the positional change into back control.
Dvalishvili trying to control the action but Horse just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
Horse has the hooks in. Dvalishvili is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Koba Dvalishvili will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Dvalishvili has Horse up against the cage in a clinch.
Dvalishvili makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Horse blocking some punches.
Horse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Horse controls his hands.
Horse lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horse.
Horse misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Horse.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot in the clinch.
Horse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Horse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Horse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Horse.
Horse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Horse lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dvalishvili tries to work over Horse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Horse tries to land knees in the clinch but Dvalishvili avoids the damage to the body.
Horse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili. #T1##BC2#
Dvalishvili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horse checks the leg kick.
Horse slips a straight right by Dvalishvili.
Horse misses with a wild combination.
Horse blocks a head kick by Dvalishvili.
Horse is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Horse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Dvalishvili is predictable there
and Horse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horse doesn't manage to clinch there - Dvalishvili circles away.
Dvalishvili lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dvalishvili changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Horse missing with a left hand there. Dvalishvili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dvalishvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horse was well out of range. Poor timing from Dvalishvili.
Horse is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Horse scores with a jab.#CL2#
Dvalishvili instigates a clinch. #T2#
Dvalishvili works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dvalishvili has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Horse seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dvalishvili can turn it around.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Horse controls the action.
Horse lands a body punch.
Dvalishvili pushes Horse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dvalishvili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Horse.
Dvalishvili takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Dvalishvili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Horse backwards.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Horse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dvalishvili's elbow.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Horse lands a body shot.
Horse is leaning against Dvalishvili and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Horse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Horse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dvalishvili's elbow.
Horse throws an elbow that misses.
#T3#
Horse misses with a body punch.
Dvalishvili works on Horse's body with a couple of short punches.
Horse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Horse struggles to land a body shot inside as Dvalishvili controls his hands.
Horse misses with a body punch.
Dvalishvili has a couple of punches blocked by Horse.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Horse.
Horse fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Horse misses with a body punch.
Horse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Horse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Horse throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Horse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dvalishvili makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Horse blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Horse blocks it.
#TD#
Horse jumps guard and drags Dvalishvili to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dvalishvili sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Horse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dvalishvili stays in close to Horse's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Horse working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dvalishvili has passed into half guard!
Horse tries to get to full guard but Dvalishvili has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dvalishvili in particular looking to stall.
Dvalishvili is looking to advance position but Horse won't allow it.
Dvalishvili content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Koba Dvalishvili will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dvalishvili takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horse needs to keep his hands up - Dvalishvili had a free shot at his head there.
Horse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dvalishvili can pounce on him.
Horse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dvalishvili takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Horse misses.
Dvalishvili only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dvalishvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dvalishvili falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Horse counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dvalishvili is keeping the position for now.
Horse wants to control from the top but Dvalishvili keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dvalishvili is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Dvalishvili wants to pass the guard but Horse is keeping the position.
Horse is trying to hold Dvalishvili in close to prevent damage but Dvalishvili has managed to pass into half guard.
Horse trying to control but Dvalishvili postures up.
Horse controlling the position well.
Horse trying to control but Dvalishvili postures up.
Crazy Horse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Horse controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dvalishvili content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Horse moves into full guard.
Horse is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dvalishvili tries to free his leg and advance position but Horse is retaining full guard.
Dvalishvili keeps trying to improve his position.
Horse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dvalishvili controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Dvalishvili.
The fighters circling - Dvalishvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Horse finds it's way through Dvalishvili's defenses.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Horse is having none of it.
Horse takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws an overhand right that lands on Horse's shoulder, as Horse tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Dvalishvili. Beautiful body shot.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick
enabling Horse to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Dvalishvili lands an impressive looking overhand right. Horse doesn't seem phased though.
Horse keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Horse there.
Dvalishvili cracks a nice hook into Horse's ribs.
Dvalishvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dvalishvili wants to counter with a clinch but Horse pushes him away.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking body shot.
Koba Dvalishvili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Horse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dvalishvili 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili! |
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Event:
SFL 123 | Koivisto vs River
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick that knocks Dickinson off balance momentarily.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick which misses Dickinson's front leg but catches the back leg as Dickinson tries to avoid it.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dickinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Dvalishvili tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dickinson is able to avoid easily.
A swing and a miss from Dickinson.
Dvalishvili throws a looping overhand right but Dickinson ducks down to avoid it.
Dvalishvili throws a body punch but Dickinson moves out of range.
Dvalishvili lands a lovely overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Dickinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dvalishvili blocks a leg kick.
Dvalishvili delivers a nice body kick.
Dickinson moves away from the strike by Dvalishvili.
Dickinson's corner calls for a 1-2. Dickinson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dvalishvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dickinson.
Dvalishvili stuns Dickinson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickinson avoids the body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot.
Dickinson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but Dickinson checks it.
Dvalishvili jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Dvalishvili fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dickinson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dickinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dickinson scores with a leg kick.
Dickinson jabs at Dvalishvili's body.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dickinson tests Dvalishvili's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dickinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dvalishvili misses with a body kick.
Dvalishvili staying out of range there.
Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dickinson.
Dvalishvili throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dickinson.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook to the body. Dickinson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dvalishvili missing with a left hand there. Dickinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Dickinson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dvalishvili fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dvalishvili moves out of range as Dickinson strikes.
Dickinson moves away from the strike by Dvalishvili.
Dickinson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dvalishvili appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dickinson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dvalishvili with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#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!
Dickinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Dickinson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick that misses.
Dvalishvili missing with a left hand there. Dickinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dvalishvili misses with a wild body shot.
Dvalishvili works Dickinson's body with a nice hook.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dickinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dvalishvili is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dickinson rather than just go for the knockout.
Dvalishvili smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dickinson wants to land a leg kick but Dvalishvili is out of range.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dickinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dvalishvili moves in looking to clinch but Dickinson pushes him off.
Dvalishvili scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dickinson in his tracks.
Dvalishvili tries to bum rush Dickinson with a series of wild strikes but Dickinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dvalishvili.#T3#
Dickinson clobbers Dvalishvili with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dickinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dvalishvili's sensitive parts.
Dickinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dvalishvili lands with a hook. Dickinson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut. Dickinson saw that one coming.
Jab by Dickinson.
Dvalishvili throws a front kick aimed at Dickinson's knee but Dickinson avoids it well.
Dvalishvili needs to keep his hands up - Dickinson had a free shot at his head there.
Dickinson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dvalishvili lands with a shot to the body.
Dickinson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickinson loads up on a big right hand but Dvalishvili slips the punch.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dickinson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dickinson misses with a low kick.
Dickinson throws a hook but Dvalishvili avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Dvalishvili releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dickinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dvalishvili.
Dickinson checks the leg kick.#T4#
Dvalishvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dickinson.
Dickinson throws a chopping leg kick but Dvalishvili manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dickinson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook. Dickinson ducked under it nicely.
Dvalishvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dickinson throws a solid leg kick but Dvalishvili takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dickinson.
A jab lands there for Dvalishvili.
Dickinson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut.
Dickinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up.
Good exchange - Dickinson coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dickinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Dickinson.
Nice straight punches there by Dickinson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dickinson.
Dvalishvili connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dickinson. Dickinson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Koba Dvalishvili will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dvalishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dickinson moves away.
Dvalishvili bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dickinson's head.
Dvalishvili lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dickinson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dvalishvili misses with a leg kick.
Dvalishvili tries to land a body kick
and Dickinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dickinson takes a swing at Dvalishvili's ribcage but misses.
Dvalishvili bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dickinson's head backwards.
Dvalishvili has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dickinson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dickinson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dvalishvili fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dickinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Dvalishvili.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dvalishvili loads up on a big right hand but Dickinson slips the punch.
Dvalishvili lands a slapping body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dickinson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Dickinson. No joy for Dvalishvili on that attempt.
Dvalishvili throws out a leg kick but Dickinson moves out of range and Dvalishvili only half commits.
Dickinson misses with a lunging right hand
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Dvalishvili lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Dvalishvili clinches up with Dickinson and pushes him back against the cage.
Dickinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dvalishvili's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Dickinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dvalishvili misses with the head strike.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili throws a head punch that misses.
Dickinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Dickinson avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Dickinson avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Dickinson tries to work over Dvalishvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dvalishvili pushes Dickinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dickinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dickinson can't find room to land a body shot as Dvalishvili controls the action.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Dickinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Dvalishvili.
Dickinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dickinson lands an uppercut.
Dickinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Dvalishvili scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches.
Dickinson tries a body shot but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Dvalishvili has Dickinson pressed against the cage, preventing Dickinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dickinson misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from Dickinson.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili gets through Dickinson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
Dvalishvili pushes Dickinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dickinson cracks Dvalishvili with a nice body shot.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dickinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Dickinson blocks it.
Dickinson can't find room to land a body shot as Dvalishvili controls the action.
Dickinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dickinson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dickinson can't find room to land a body shot as Dvalishvili controls the action.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from Dickinson.
Dickinson scores with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili presses Dickinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dickinson tries to work over Dvalishvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dickinson has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dickinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dvalishvili's elbow.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Dickinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dvalishvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dvalishvili fails to land.
Dickinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dvalishvili's elbow.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from Dickinson. #T4#
Dvalishvili lands a left hand.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dickinson's elbow.
Dickinson blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Dickinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Dvalishvili gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dickinson scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili. #BC#
Dickinson manages to break the clinch.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut. Dickinson saw that one coming.
Dvalishvili tests Dickinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick from Dvalishvili, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dickinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dickinson throws a body punch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dickinson lunges at Dvalishvili with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dvalishvili's hand.
Dickinson cracks Dvalishvili with a good jab.
Dvalishvili lands a nice shot to the body.
Dickinson moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Dickinson misses the target.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking body shot.
Dickinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
Dickinson takes one on the button.
Dvalishvili moves out of range as Dickinson strikes.
Dickinson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dickinson avoids the body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the side of Dickinson's head but Dickinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dickinson throws a leg kick which misses Dvalishvili's front leg but catches the back leg as Dvalishvili tries to avoid it.
Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dickinson.
Some bone on bone action there as Dvalishvili checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dvalishvili bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dickinson's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dvalishvili blocks a low kick nicely.
Dvalishvili throws a big shot that misses.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping right.
Dickinson throws a solid leg kick but Dvalishvili takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dickinson.#T1#
Dickinson staying out of range there.
Dickinson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Dickinson misses the target.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut.
Dvalishvili moves out of range of the strikes.
Dvalishvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili tries to land a leg kick but Dickinson saw it coming and moves away.
Dvalishvili fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dickinson checks it well.
Dickinson ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dickinson throws a low kick but Dvalishvili moves out of range easily.
Dvalishvili scores with a leg kick.
Dvalishvili lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dickinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dvalishvili looks to land a combination but Dickinson avoids it well.
Dickinson with a hook.
Dvalishvili chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sean Dickinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Dickinson.
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!
Dickinson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dvalishvili checks a low kick from Dickinson.#CL2#
Dvalishvili drives through and clinches with Dickinson against the cage.
#BC2#
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dickinson scores with a shot to the body.
Dvalishvili takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dickinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
Dickinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut. Dvalishvili saw that one coming.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick which misses Dickinson's front leg but catches the back leg as Dickinson tries to avoid it.
Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dvalishvili.
A solid body kick from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Dvalishvili connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dickinson momentarily.
Dickinson looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range. #T3#
Dvalishvili throws a poor cross that misses
and Dickinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dvalishvili loads up on a big right hand but Dickinson slips the punch.
Dickinson is looking to counter punch.
Dvalishvili connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dvalishvili pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dickinson is out of range and Dvalishvili settles back down.
Dickinson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dickinson sets himself, and Dvalishvili steps forward looking for the clinch! Dickinson avoids it this time.
Dvalishvili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut. Dvalishvili saw that one coming.
Dickinson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dvalishvili moves away from the strike by Dickinson.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Dickinson.
Dvalishvili tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dvalishvili on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick misses from Dvalishvili.
Dickinson is looking to counter punch.
Dickinson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dickinson cracks Dvalishvili with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dvalishvili walks into a straight right hand from Dickinson.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch. #T4#
Dvalishvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dickinson misses with a hook
and Dvalishvili counters with a leg kick.
Dvalishvili is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Dvalishvili moves into range and clinches up with Dickinson.
Dickinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dickinson lands a left hand.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Dickinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dickinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Dickinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Dickinson.
#BC2#
Dvalishvili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dickinson throws an off balance right hand
and Dvalishvili counters with a stiff right hand.
Dickinson misses with a hook to the body
and Dickinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dickinson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dickinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili lands with a right hand.
Koba Dvalishvili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dickinson throws a leg kick
enabling Dvalishvili to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dvalishvili 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili! |
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Event:
SFL 107 | KVDB vs Johnson
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Dvalishvili scores with a jab. Morales acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dvalishvili throws a poor cross that misses
and Morales counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morales is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili blocks a head kick by Morales.
#CL2#
Dvalishvili closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili working aggressively here.
Morales prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Morales lands with a light punch inside.
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales misses with the head strike.
Morales lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Morales avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Morales scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Morales controls his hands.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Morales controls the action.
Morales lands a hook that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Nice elbow from Morales. #CUT#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili avoids the elbow strike from Morales, against the cage.
Dvalishvili lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Morales scores with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
Dvalishvili throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales keeps control of Dvalishvili as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morales prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Morales prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Morales misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morales's elbow.
Good body shot from Dvalishvili.
Morales lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Morales just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dvalishvili's brow.
Morales is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dvalishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morales lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dvalishvili pushes Morales back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morales cracks Dvalishvili with a nice body shot.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches.
#T2#
Dvalishvili avoids the elbow strike from Morales, against the cage.
Dvalishvili has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Morales seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dvalishvili can turn it around.
Dvalishvili misses with the head strike.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morales tries to throw a body punch but Dvalishvili avoids it by throwing Morales back against the cage.
Morales creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Morales throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dvalishvilis head.
Morales scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morales pushes off an throws an elbow but Dvalishvili leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Morales controls the action.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili - that landed with a thud.
Morales lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morales misses with a punch on the inside.
Morales misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dvalishvili.
Morales pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dvalishvili dodges an elbow strike from Morales.
Morales working aggressively here.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Morales just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dvalishvili's brow.
Dvalishvili works on Morales's body with a couple of short punches.
Dvalishvili manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dvalishvili.#T3#
Dvalishvili takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch on the inside from Dvalishvili fails to land.
Morales throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Morales.
Morales throws an elbow that misses.
Dvalishvili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Morales lands a damaging elbow.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Morales just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dvalishvili's brow.
Morales throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Morales working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Dvalishvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dvalishvili misses with a kick to the body.
Morales misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili is looking to slow Morales down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Morales, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morales walks into a straight right hand from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili swings for the body but Morales moves out of range.
#T4#
Dvalishvili with a jab.
Morales on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili obviously looking to wear him down.
Dvalishvili lands with a nice body punch.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Dvalishvili darts in and clinches Morales up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili - that landed with a thud.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morales.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morales's elbow.
Dvalishvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morales looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Morales.
Morales softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice left hand lands by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili dodges an elbow strike from Morales.
Dvalishvili lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Angel Morales will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili'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#
Dvalishvili scores with a shot to the body.
Morales slips a jab from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dvalishvili with a nice calf kick.
Morales throws a series of punches but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Morales is having none of it.
Morales takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dvalishvili connects with a solid leg kick.
Dvalishvili lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dvalishvili misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morales checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Morales on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morales looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A left lands for Morales.
Dvalishvili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morales defending well as Dvalishvili loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Dvalishvili rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dvalishvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morales throws out the jab.
Dvalishvili let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dvalishvili throws the left hand but Morales avoids the punch easily.
Morales is looking to counter with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Dvalishvili there.
Dvalishvili throws a series of punches but Morales avoids them all with ease.
Morales's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dvalishvili connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morales scrambles back to his feet.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch.
Dvalishvili throws a series of punches but Morales avoids them all with ease.
Dvalishvili staying out of range there.
Dvalishvili looks to throw the jab but Morales is out of range.
Dvalishvili looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy left from Morales finds it's target.
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice body kick from Dvalishvili.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dvalishvili lands with a nice combination. Morales backs away looking to recover.
Nice cross by Dvalishvili.
Good standup being displayed there by Dvalishvili as he connects with a hook.
Morales throws a looping overhand right but Dvalishvili ducks down to avoid it.
Dvalishvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dvalishvili fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morales looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dvalishvili.
Morales walks into a jab.
Morales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Dvalishvili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Dvalishvili is predictable there
and Morales connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dvalishvili tries to land a leg kick but Morales saw it coming and moves away.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that misses.
Morales throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Dvalishvili has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Morales controls his hands.
#T3#
Dvalishvili lands an uppercut.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morales lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dvalishvili.
A right hook to the body lands for Morales.
#BC2#
Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch.
Dvalishvili will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Morales is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dvalishvili.
Morales is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dvalishvili takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the liver by Dvalishvili. Beautiful body shot.
Dvalishvili throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morales stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morales gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dvalishvili's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morales under the eye.
Morales misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dvalishvili counters with a straight right hand.
Morales looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range.
Morales keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dvalishvili.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales throws a shot from downtown. Dvalishvili moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Dvalishvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morales manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Morales misses its intended target.
Dvalishvili slips a jab from Morales.
Dvalishvili darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dvalishvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morales's hands.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but Morales sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Morales lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#That has opened up Koba Dvalishvili's cut even more.
Morales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dvalishvili misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morales throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dvalishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili lands a nice hook to Morales's body. Morales takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the head.
Dvalishvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morales's hands.
Dvalishvili with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dvalishvili throws a right hand that misses
and Morales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morales throws a jab when Dvalishvili was well out of range.#CL2#
Dvalishvili gets a clinch.
Morales misses with an elbow over the top.
Morales working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morales gets through Dvalishvili's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Morales.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Dvalishvili as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morales.
Dvalishvili has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dvalishvili digs a right hand into Morales's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morales's gas tank.
Dvalishvili takes an elbow to the temple.
Morales prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Morales creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Morales - that landed with a thud.
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!
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Morales creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Morales tries a knee to the head but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Morales struggles to land a body shot inside as Dvalishvili controls his hands.
Morales lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Morales's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Morales blocks it.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili dodges an elbow strike from Morales.
Morales misses with a punch to the body.
Morales pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morales. #BC2#
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dvalishvili connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Morales misses its intended target.
Dvalishvili throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morales misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Dvalishvili holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morales creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dvalishvili's defenses. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Morales.
Morales is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morales lands an elbow inside that Dvalishvili shrugs off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morales creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dvalishvili's defenses.
Morales looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Morales avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Morales misses with an elbow strike.
Morales throws a punch but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Angel Morales has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morales lands a hook that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Dvalishvili presses Morales against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Morales controls the action.
Dvalishvili works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Dvalishvili.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Dvalishvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dvalishvili connects with an inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili misses with a jab to the body
and Morales counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Dvalishvili clinches up against the cage.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili is looking to control Morales's arms but Morales gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dvalishvili has his back to the cage.
Dvalishvili is working Morales over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dvalishvili.
Morales throws an elbow that misses.
Morales throws an elbow but it misses.
Dvalishvili avoids the elbow strike from Morales, against the cage.
Dvalishvili has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Dvalishvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili cracks Morales with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Dvalishvili.
Nice jab there from Dvalishvili.
Morales tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Morales is looking to counter the offense by Dvalishvili and move into the clinch.#T4#
Morales tries to clinch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dvalishvili tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Morales 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dvalishvili throws a low kick, looking for Morales's leg but Morales calmly moves out of range.
Dvalishvili throws a low kick but Morales moves out of range easily.
Dvalishvili throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili moves in looking to clinch but Morales pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Morales misses the target.
Dvalishvili fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dvalishvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morales manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dvalishvili - that will leave a mark!
Morales lands an overhand right.#CUT#The cut above Koba Dvalishvili's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice body kick from Dvalishvili.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Koba Dvalishvili.
I think Dvalishvili 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili! |
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Event:
SFL 95 | Kilgore vs O'Neil II
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Myers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dvalishvili.
Myers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myers throws a big shot that misses.
Myers throws a lazy right hand but Dvalishvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Myers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dvalishvili with a jab.
Dvalishvili scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a sloppy head kick and Myers moves out of range easily.
Myers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Myers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Dvalishvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Myers.
Myers checks a leg kick.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Myers sends Dvalishvili crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Myers is motioning to the referee to let Dvalishvili up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Dvalishvili is rocked!
Dvalishvili is looking to chop away at Myers's legs.
Dvalishvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Myers finish him?
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick
and Myers rattles Dvalishvili with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Dvalishvili tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Myers dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Dvalishvili stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cornelius Myers!
A relieved looking Cornelius Myers 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:
SFL 90 | Half Baked
Date: Aug 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Hands drops his hands momentarily and Dvalishvili takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dvalishvili thumps Hands with a low kick.
Dvalishvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hands was well out of range. Poor timing from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hands moves away.
Hands fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dvalishvili has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dvalishvili connects with a body shot.
Dvalishvili scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dvalishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hands tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dvalishvili is able to avoid easily.
Hands throws a hook but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Dvalishvili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Hands moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dvalishvili with a nice cross.
Hands throws a low kick, looking for Dvalishvili's leg but Dvalishvili calmly moves out of range.
Dvalishvili scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Dvalishvili takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Dvalishvili throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Hands.
Hands staying out of range there.
Hands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dvalishvili manages to avoid it.
Dvalishvili appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Dvalishvili moves into range and clinches up with Hands.
Hands presses Dvalishvili against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hands misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili lands a shoulder strike.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Hands blocks it.
Hands works on Dvalishvili's body with a couple of short punches.
Hands misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hands jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dvalishvili walks away with a smile on his face. Hands gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hands looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range.
Hands misses with an uppercut.
Dvalishvili tries a low kick but Hands avoids it.
Hands attempts a counter takedown but Dvalishvili avoids it well and moves away.
Hands misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Dvalishvili. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Dvalishvili takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Dvalishvili has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hands 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.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Come on Dvalishvili - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A body shot lands from Hands.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hands backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hands.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook to the body.
Hands lands a right hand.
Hands working aggressively here.
Hands tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Hands fails to land. #TD#
Hands decides to pull guard.
Hands wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dvalishvili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hands swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Hands is pulling down on Dvalishvili's head. It's preventing any offense from Dvalishvili, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dvalishvili is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dvalishvili looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dvalishvili swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hands cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hands tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hands throws the kick towards the body but Dvalishvili avoids it.
Hands throws a lazy uppercut
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili swings for the body but Hands moves out of range.
Hands changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook to the body. Hands takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dvalishvili throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice leg kick from Dvalishvili, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili punishes Hands's body with a nice straight punch.
Hands walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dvalishvili checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A shot to the body from Dvalishvili misses
letting Hands counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Hands wants to land a leg kick but Dvalishvili is out of range.
Dvalishvili lands a head kick. Hands smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Koba Dvalishvili will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
That's time! Hands's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hands scoring well with a low kick there.
Hands digs a good hook to Dvalishvili's body.
Dvalishvili goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hands with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dvalishvili to score with a decent uppercut.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but Hands sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hands tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that misses.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hands takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hands 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 Dvalishvili has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dvalishvili and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dvalishvili tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dvalishvili tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands throws a jab when Dvalishvili was well out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dvalishvili keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dvalishvili misses with a body kick.
Dvalishvili lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hands misses with a straight left. #T1#
Hands throws a looping overhand right but Dvalishvili ducks down to avoid it.
Hands tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dvalishvili is able to avoid easily.
Hands paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Hands blocks the low kick.
Dvalishvili throws a right hand that Hands ducks under and follows up with a left that Hands also avoids with ease.
Hands stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dvalishvili has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dvalishvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch.
Hands throws a front kick aimed at Dvalishvili's knee but Dvalishvili avoids it well.
Hands walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dvalishvili looks to throw the jab but Hands is out of range. #T2#
Hands delivers a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Dvalishvili moves into range and clinches up with Hands.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hands backwards.
A short uppercut from Hands.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Hands jumps guard.
Dvalishvili won't allow Hands to sweep him here.
Dvalishvili 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.
Dvalishvili wants to control from the top but Hands keeps moving.
Dvalishvili looking to pass the guard.
Hands has Dvalishvili pulled in close to control his posture.
Dvalishvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Dvalishvili controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hands has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dvalishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Hands.
Hands throws a leg kick but Dvalishvili checks it.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick #TD#
and Hands counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dvalishvili!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Hands thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Hands tries to advance to mount but Dvalishvili denies him.
Dvalishvili pushes Hands away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hands gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dvalishvili is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Hands politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hands prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Dvalishvili's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hands content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Koba Dvalishvili will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Dvalishvili clinches.
Hands digs a right hand underneath Dvalishvili's ribcage. Dvalishvili let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hands lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dvalishvili throws a punch but it's blocked by Hands.
Dvalishvili lands a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili pushes Hands back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hands lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards. #TD#
Hands drags the fight down to the ground.
Hands pulls Dvalishvili in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hands controls Dvalishvili momentarily but Dvalishvili frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Dvalishvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Hands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dvalishvili looking to sit in guard and control but Hands gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hands is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hands wants to control from the top but Dvalishvili keeps moving.
Hands stays in close to Dvalishvili's body and controls the position.
Dvalishvili is adopting a defensive guard.
Hands sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Dvalishvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dvalishvili scores with a punch to the head.
Dvalishvili is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hands rather than just go for the knockout.
Dvalishvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Hands is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dvalishvili.
Nice uppercut there from Hands.
Hands throws the left hand but Dvalishvili avoids the punch easily.
Hands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dvalishvili.
Hands swings for the body but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Hands avoids the body shot from Dvalishvili.
Hands throwing a counter right hand but Dvalishvili manages to avoid it.#T4#
Hands checks the leg kick.
Dvalishvili tries to land a front kick but Hands steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dvalishvili moves away from the strike by Hands.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hands swats away the attempt to clinch by Dvalishvili.
As Dvalishvili backs away, Hands returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dvalishvili fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dvalishvili just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hands.
Dvalishvili jabs at Hands's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dvalishvili fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hands on the side of the head.
Hands checks the leg kick nicely there.
Israel Hands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koba Dvalishvili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dvalishvili scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dvalishvili 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili! |
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Event:
SFL 82 | Meesang vs Kilgore
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Dvalishvili connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2#
Dvalishvili rushes Trudeau and presses him up against the cage.
Trudeau takes a shot to the head.
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Trudeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili lands with a left to the head.
Trudeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dvalishvili's elbow.
Dvalishvili lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Dvalishvili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Trudeau.
Dvalishvili counters with a body kick.
Dvalishvili lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dvalishvili moves out of range of the leg kick from Trudeau.
Dvalishvili throws a looping overhand right but Trudeau ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Dvalishvili. Beautiful body shot.
Trudeau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice low kick that buckles Trudeau's knee momentarily.#CL2#
Dvalishvili closes the distance and pushes Trudeau back into the cage.
Dvalishvili slows down the pace here.
Dvalishvili works on Trudeau's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Dvalishvili scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Trudeau wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Trudeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dvalishvili softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dvalishvili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trudeau backwards.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili is leaning against Trudeau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Trudeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trudeau misses with a right hand
and Dvalishvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Dvalishvili gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trudeau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili. #BC#
Trudeau breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Dvalishvili.
Trudeau misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dvalishvili bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trudeau's head backwards.
Trudeau throws a right and a left that Dvalishvili avoids nicely.
Trudeau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Trudeau takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Dvalishvili lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL#
Trudeau drives through and clinches with Dvalishvili against the cage.
#BC2#
Dvalishvili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trudeau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dvalishvili avoids the body shot from Trudeau.
Trudeau sets himself, and Dvalishvili steps forward looking for the clinch! Trudeau avoids it this time.
Dvalishvili thumps Trudeau with a low kick.
Dvalishvili moves out of range of the body kick from Trudeau.
A nice leg kick from Dvalishvili, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trudeau lands a front kick.
Trudeau misses with a body kick.
Dvalishvili punishes Trudeau's body with a nice straight punch.
Trudeau takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Trudeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Trudeau lands with an uppercut that bounces Dvalishvili off the cage and back into range.
Dvalishvili turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Trudeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Dvalishvili counters with a right hand to the body.
Trudeau moves away from the strike by Dvalishvili.
Trudeau on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dvalishvili takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Trudeau on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from Trudeau misses
and Dvalishvili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dvalishvili dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trudeau. That did some damage!
Dvalishvili moves out of range as Trudeau throws a body kick.
Trudeau takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Trudeau throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dvalishvili counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick misses from Trudeau.
Trudeau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dvalishvili blocks a head kick by Trudeau.
Dvalishvili let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Trudeau misses with a straight left.
Dvalishvili throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Trudeau feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dvalishvilis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trudeau ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili moves out of range of the body kick from Trudeau.
Trudeau throws a hook to the side of Dvalishvili's head but Dvalishvili sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab.
Trudeau takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Dvalishvili connects with a body shot that sends Trudeau's belly button to the back.
Dvalishvili defending well as Trudeau loads up on a big left hand.
Dvalishvili thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Trudeau if he has to take too many more of those.
Trudeau swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dvalishvili counters with a stiff right hand.
Dvalishvili scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dvalishvili works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Dvalishvili instigates a clinch.
Trudeau tries to break the clinch but Dvalishvili is controlling the position.
Trudeau working aggressively here.
Trudeau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dvalishvili keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trudeau's efforts to push away.
Trudeau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Trudeau throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#BC#
Trudeau breaks from the clinch.
Dvalishvili's corner calls for a 1-2. Dvalishvili obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Trudeau staying out of range there.
Trudeau moves in looking to clinch but Dvalishvili pushes him off.
Trudeau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A low kick lands for Trudeau.
Dvalishvili stuns Trudeau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trudeau tries to clinch but Dvalishvili is having none of it.
Trudeau throws a sloppy head kick and Dvalishvili moves out of range easily.
Yves Trudeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dvalishvili lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trudeau's sensitive parts.
Trudeau misses with a body kick.
Trudeau thumps Dvalishvili with a low kick.
Dvalishvili throws a combination that misses
and Trudeau counters with a nice body kick.
Dvalishvili lands a nice hook to Trudeau's body. Trudeau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trudeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trudeau lands a jab to the head.
Trudeau looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range.
Dvalishvili tries to move into range but Trudeau moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Dvalishvili takes the fight into the clinch.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trudeau backwards.
Dvalishvili pushes Trudeau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dvalishvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dvalishvili working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trudeau backwards.
Dvalishvili has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Trudeau seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dvalishvili can turn it around.#T1#
Dvalishvili taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Trudeau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Trudeau controls his hands.
#BC#
Trudeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trudeau connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Dvalishvili, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Trudeau.
Dvalishvili stuns Trudeau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Trudeau 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 Dvalishvili has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dvalishvili and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dvalishvili steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Dvalishvili gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dvalishvili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trudeau backwards.
A shot in the inside from Dvalishvili.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Trudeau misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Dvalishvili.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dvalishvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili scores with a shot to the side of Trudeau's head. #ROC2#Trudeau is rocked!#T2#
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from Trudeau.
Oh Trudeau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trudeau has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
Dvalishvili makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dvalishvili lands a left hand.
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Trudeau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dvalishvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Trudeau tries to circle away but Dvalishvili has him pinned against the cage.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from Trudeau. #BC#
Trudeau breaks from the clinch.
Dvalishvili works Trudeau's body with a nice hook.
Dvalishvili lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Dvalishvili clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Dvalishvili fails to land.
Trudeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Dvalishvili controls his hands.
Trudeau is trying to break free.
Trudeau wants to get back to striking at distance but Dvalishvili won't allow it.
Trudeau has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
#T3#
Trudeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Dvalishvili scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Trudeau controls the action.
Dvalishvili scores with a shot to the side of Trudeau's head.
Trudeau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trudeau is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dvalishvili is keeping busy.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Trudeau avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trudeau tries to break free but Dvalishvili pushes him back against the cage.
Dvalishvili stalling in the clinch but Trudeau improves position.
Dvalishvili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trudeaus head.
Dvalishvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dvalishvili works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dvalishvili lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Trudeau blocks it.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trudeau's elbow. #T4#
A short left from Dvalishvili.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dvalishvili keeps control of Trudeau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trudeau has Dvalishvili pressed against the cage.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Dvalishvili.
Trudeau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dvalishvili presses Trudeau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Trudeau prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili lands a shot to the body.
Trudeau is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Trudeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Trudeau tries to throw a body punch but Dvalishvili avoids it by throwing Trudeau back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Trudeau.
Dvalishvili connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Trudeau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trudeau throws a poor cross that misses
and Dvalishvili counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dvalishvili jabs Trudeau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trudeau misses with a jab to the body
and Dvalishvili counters with an inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili lands with a nice body punch.
Dvalishvili tries to bum rush Trudeau with a series of wild strikes but Trudeau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut lands for Dvalishvili. That snapped Trudeau's head back.
Dvalishvili throws out a powerful jab.
Trudeau misses with a jab to the body
and Dvalishvili counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili pushes Trudeau away with a front kick.
Dvalishvili lands with a nice body punch.
Trudeau throws a shot from downtown. Dvalishvili moves away and avoids it.
Dvalishvili feints and then cracks Trudeau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trudeau down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick from Dvalishvili, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trudeau's head backwards.#T1##CL2#
Dvalishvili moves into the clinch.
Dvalishvili works on Trudeau's body with a couple of short punches.
Trudeau lands with a right to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Dvalishvili.
A left hand lands to the body for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands with a left to the head.
Dvalishvili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trudeau backwards.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Trudeau takes a shot to the head.
Trudeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Trudeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Trudeau breaks from the clinch.
Dvalishvili takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Dvalishvili connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Trudeau misses its intended target.
Dvalishvili connects with a nice looking jab.
Trudeau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Trudeau plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Trudeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili jabs Trudeau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dvalishvili tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trudeau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dvalishvili somewhat.
Dvalishvili bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dvalishvili fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trudeau will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dvalishvili jabs at Trudeau's body.
Trudeau swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Dvalishvili counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Trudeau.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking kick to the body. Trudeau takes a step back to recover.
Dvalishvili throws a quick inside leg kick.
Trudeau plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Trudeau walks into a jab.
Dvalishvili cracks Trudeau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Trudeau throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice uppercut.
Trudeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trudeau lands a lovely overhand right.
Dvalishvili ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dvalishvili throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dvalishvili lands a front kick.
Dvalishvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
Trudeau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dvalishvili throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dvalishvili showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trudeau.
Dvalishvili on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4##CL2#
Dvalishvili has Trudeau up against the cage in a clinch.
Dvalishvili working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dvalishvili lands a shot to the body.
Dvalishvili works on Trudeau's body with a couple of short punches.
Trudeau has had enough of the clinch but Dvalishvili keeps him there for the moment.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
Trudeau is trying to break the clinch but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Dvalishvili breaks from the clinch.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dvalishvili.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trudeau misses with a low kick as Dvalishvili jumps back.
Trudeau swings for the body but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili lands with a hook. Trudeau tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Koba Dvalishvili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Trudeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dvalishvili moves away.
Dvalishvili looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dvalishvili 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili! |
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Event:
SFL 75 | Simon vs River
Date: May 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Quinn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dvalishvili lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dvalishvili buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Quinn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick that knocks Quinn off balance momentarily.
Dvalishvili looks to throw the jab but Quinn is out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Quinn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Quinn closes the distance and clinches up with Dvalishvili, looking for a takedown. Quinn pushes Dvalishvili against the cage but Dvalishvili circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Dvalishvili tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dvalishvili.
Quinn goes for a double leg but Dvalishvili avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dvalishvili continues to drive forward.
Dvalishvili fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Quinn.
Quinn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Dvalishvili throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Quinn on the side of the head.
Dvalishvili looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quinn.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dvalishvili, as that shot connected.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice head shot.
Quinn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dvalishvili is looking to slow Quinn down with leg kicks. #T1#
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the body.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice strike.
Dvalishvili throws a series of punches but Quinn avoids them all with ease.
Dvalishvili is looking to slow Quinn down with leg kicks.
Dvalishvili lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Quinn.
Dvalishvili scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dvalishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quinn moves away.
Quinn feints the counter takedown.
Dvalishvili lands an overhand right.
Quinn thows a body kick. Dvalishvili tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A punch lands to the side of Quinn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dvalishvili misses with a wild combination.
Dvalishvili will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dvalishvili cracks a nice hook into Quinn's ribs.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
A nice leg kick from Dvalishvili, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Quinn!
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick that knocks Quinn off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Quinn moves into range and clinches up with Dvalishvili.
Quinn blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quinn.
Dvalishvili slowing the pace effectively.
Quinn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Koba Dvalishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Quinn.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Quinn.
Quinn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Quinn is trying to drag Dvalishvili to the mat but Dvalishvili just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Quinn fails to land.
Dvalishvili is leaning against Quinn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dvalishvili softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili lands an uppercut.#T3#
Quinn tries to work over Dvalishvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Dvalishvili.
Quinn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Quinn scores with a shoulder strike.
Quinn prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili prevents the takedown attempt.
Quinn tries to land knees in the clinch but Dvalishvili avoids the damage to the body.
Dvalishvili lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dvalishvili is working Quinn over against the cage.
Quinn looks winded!
Dvalishvili works on Quinn's body with a couple of short punches.
Quinn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Dvalishvili has a couple of punches blocked by Quinn.
Dvalishvili gets underhooks to prevent Quinn's takedown attempt.
Dvalishvili makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quinn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quinn backwards. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Quinn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Dvalishvili moves into range and clinches up with Quinn.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Quinn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quinn lands a right hand.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dvalishvili.#TD2#
Quinn gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dvalishvili has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Quinn is on him like a limpet, forcing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Dvalishvili prevents the takedown attempt.
Dvalishvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch. #BC#
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body kick from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a front kick.
Quinn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Dvalishvili.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dvalishvili lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Billy Quinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quinn connects with a body shot that sends Dvalishvili's belly button to the back.
Dvalishvili lands a nice shot to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Quinn on the side of the head.
Koba Dvalishvili is winning the standup battle so far.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quinn.
Dvalishvili is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dvalishvili scores with the left hand. Quinn knows he should have avoided that one.
Dvalishvili buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Dvalishvili clinches.
Dvalishvili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quinn can do to turn this around?
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Quinn controls the action.
Dvalishvili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Dvalishvili as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Dvalishvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Dvalishvili rushes Quinn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dvalishvili lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quinn or not.
Quinn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dvalishvili is defending well.
Dvalishvili lands with a right to the head.
Quinn is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand. #T1##BC#
Dvalishvili breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Dvalishvili.
A telegraphed right hand from Quinn misses the target.
Dvalishvili cracks Quinn with a good jab.
Quinn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dvalishvili with the inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili thuds a left hand into Quinn's body.
Quinn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dvalishvili scores with a leg kick.
Dvalishvili scores with a crisp jab that stopped Quinn in his tracks.
Dvalishvili connects with a single shot there.
Quinn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice leg kick.
Dvalishvili tests Quinn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dvalishvili is looking to slow Quinn down with leg kicks. #T2#
Quinn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Quinn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dvalishvili with a hook.
Quinn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dvalishvili.
Quinn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dvalishvili's jab looks to have found its range, popping Quinn under the eye.
Dvalishvili lands the left hand.
Dvalishvili fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Quinn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dvalishvili throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Quinn moves forwards but Dvalishvili connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dvalishvili lands with a hook. Quinn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Quinn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Quinn misses with a body shot.
Quinn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
Dvalishvili lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quinn circles away quickly and effectively.
Quinn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dvalishvili.#CL#
Dvalishvili closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Quinn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dvalishvili avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dvalishvili has a couple of punches blocked by Quinn.
Quinn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dvalishvili lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dvalishvili.
Koba Dvalishvili has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Quinn can't find room to land a body shot as Dvalishvili controls the action.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Quinn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koba Dvalishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Quinn.
Dvalishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quinn's elbow.
Dvalishvili lands with a light punch inside.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Quinn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Quinn avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quinn.
Dvalishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Quinn avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Quinn is trying to drag Dvalishvili to the mat but Dvalishvili just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dvalishvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili lands an uppercut.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dvalishvili.
Quinn swings wildly with an uppercut but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Quinn has Dvalishvili pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dvalishvili manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dvalishvili working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dvalishvili working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quinn backwards.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Quinn avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Quinn lands a shot to the body.
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from Quinn.
Quinn throws a punch but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dvalishvili fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Quinn.
Quinn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Dvalishvili as he connects with a hook.
Quinn walks into a jab.
Dvalishvili lets loose with a powerful body kick. Quinn will feel that in the morning.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dvalishvili blocks a head kick by Quinn.
Quinn tries to clinch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili blocks a leg kick.
Quinn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn throws a right hand that misses
and Quinn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dvalishvili punishes Quinn's body with a nice straight punch.
Quinn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quinn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Quinn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quinn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dvalishvili can pounce on him.
#T1#
Dvalishvili dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Quinn. That did some damage!
Quinn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dvalishvili swats away the attempt to clinch by Quinn.
Dvalishvili connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Quinn walks into a left hand.
Good leg kick by Dvalishvili.
Quinn wants to clinch up but Dvalishvili keeps it at a distance.
Dvalishvili fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dvalishvili takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Quinn swats away the attempt to clinch by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quinn moves to clinch but Dvalishvili breaks away
and Dvalishvili counters with an outside leg kick.
That kick from Dvalishvili tenderised Quinn's leg. Quinn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dvalishvili scores with a shot to the body.
Dvalishvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quinn.
Billy Quinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Dvalishvili.
Quinn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dvalishvili avoids it really well and circles away.
Dvalishvili lands with a hook. Quinn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Quinn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Dvalishvili.
Quinn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jab by Dvalishvili.
Quinn misses with an uppercut
and Dvalishvili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quinn.
Dvalishvili connects with a solid leg kick.
Quinn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dvalishvili scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili thumps Quinn with a low kick.
Quinn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quinn looks for a takedown but Dvalishvili sprawls well.
Koba Dvalishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Quinn.#T4#
Dvalishvili lands with a shot to the body.
Dvalishvili scores with a shot to the body.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the head.
Dvalishvili clobbers Quinn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dvalishvili lands a slapping body shot.
Quinn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quinn tries to close the distance and clinch but Dvalishvili swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dvalishvili lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dvalishvili lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quinn circles away quickly and effectively.
Dvalishvili cracks Quinn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quinn was well out of range. Poor timing from Dvalishvili.
Nice straight punches there by Dvalishvili. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dvalishvili.
Koba Dvalishvili is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dvalishvili has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili!
In defeat, Billy Quinn stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got me today but run that shit back and I'll knock his ass out!'. |
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Event:
SFL 68 | Sasaki vs Spanner
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Dvalishvili clinches up against the cage.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Kekoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dvalishvili lands a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
Kekoa lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Kekoa prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Kekoa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dvalishvili is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kekoa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kekoa has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
Kekoa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dvalishvili blocks an elbow strike from Kekoa.
Dvalishvili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kekoa backwards.
Kekoa misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kekoa has had enough of the clinch but Dvalishvili keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Dvalishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kekoa.
Kekoa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dvalishvilis head.
Dvalishvili makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
I was talking to Dvalishvili's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kekoa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dvalishvili's brow.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kekoa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dvalishvili lands a shot to the body.
Dvalishvili prevents Kekoa from breaking the clinch.
Kekoa working aggressively here.
Kekoa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Dvalishvili scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kekoa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been informed that Kekoa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dvalishvili leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
A short right from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kekoa backwards.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dvalishvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Kekoa is just out of range.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kekoa.
Kekoa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dvalishvili in his tracks.
Dvalishvili connects with a high kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kekoa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dvalishvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Kekoa.
Kekoa misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Dvalishvili instigates a clinch.
Kekoa misses with the head strike.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Dvalishvili working aggressively here.
Dvalishvili throws a punch but it's blocked by Kekoa.
Dvalishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Dvalishvili slips a jab from Kekoa.
Dvalishvili moves away from the strike by Kekoa.
Dvalishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kekoa moves away.
Kekoa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dvalishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kekoa moves away.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kekoa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kekoa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dvalishvili throws a hook but Kekoa avoids it easily.
Kekoa swings for the body but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili misses with a few strikes there.
Dvalishvili throws the left hand but Kekoa avoids the punch easily.
Kekoa with a nice cross.
Kekoa throws a jab when Dvalishvili was well out of range.
Dvalishvili throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kekoa cracks a nice hook into Dvalishvili's ribs.
Kekoa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kekoa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kekoa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Dvalishvili.
Kekoa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dvalishvili.
Nice jab there from Kekoa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dvalishvili throws a jab when Kekoa was well out of range.#T4#
Dvalishvili throws a poor cross that misses
and Kekoa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kekoa lands with a cross.
Kekoa throws a jab when Dvalishvili was well out of range.
Kekoa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dvalishvili drops his hands momentarily and Kekoa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Kekoa gets tackled into the cage by Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili maintains the clinch.
Kekoa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Kekoa controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kekoa.
Dvalishvili taking a breather.
Dvalishvili just leaning against Kekoa, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Dvalishvili for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#TD2#
Kekoa pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dvalishvili looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dvalishvili looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Kekoa looking for a guillotine here but Dvalishvili defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Koba Dvalishvili will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kekoa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kekoa loads up on a big right hand but Dvalishvili slips the punch.
A big right from Kekoa misses.
A swing and a miss from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kekoa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kekoa.
Dvalishvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kekoa manages to avoid it.
Kekoa moves forwards but Dvalishvili connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dvalishvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Kekoa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dvalishvili doesn't seem phased though.
Dvalishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Kekoa circles away.
Dvalishvili looks to throw the jab but Kekoa is out of range.
Dvalishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Kekoa circles away.
Kekoa 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.
Kekoa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kekoa lands a slapping body shot.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kekoa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Dvalishvili throws a right and a left that Kekoa avoids nicely.
Kekoa misses with a leg kick.
Kekoa slips under a jab.
Kekoa misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dvalishvili 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 Kekoa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kekoa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kekoa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kekoa throws a looping overhand right but Dvalishvili ducks down to avoid it.
Dvalishvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kekoa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dvalishvili thinking.
Dvalishvili lands a jab-cross combination.
Dvalishvili slips under a jab.
Dvalishvili is looking to counter punch.
Dvalishvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kekoa.
Kekoa misses with an uppercut.
Kekoa scores with a nice right hand.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kekoa.
It seemed like Kekoa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dvalishvili walks into a jab.
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!
Kekoa slips a jab and a cross from Dvalishvili.
#T2#
Dvalishvili lands with a nice body punch.
Kekoa lands a lovely overhand right.
Dvalishvili connects with a right hand. Kekoa shakes it off.
Kekoa lands with a nice body punch.
Dvalishvili dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kekoa. That did some damage!#CL#
Dvalishvili has closed the distance and engaged Kekoa in a clinch.
Kekoa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kekoa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kekoa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dvalishvili dodges an elbow strike from Kekoa.
Kekoa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kekoa prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili. #BC#
Dvalishvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dvalishvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kekoa's hands.
Kekoa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dvalishvili.
A big left from Kekoa misses.
Dvalishvili tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kekoa manages to circle out of the way.
Kekoa misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Dvalishvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Kekoa.
Dvalishvili has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dvalishvili there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kekoa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch
enabling Kekoa to counter with a crisp jab.
Kekoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws out a loose jab but Kekoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kekoa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kekoa misses with a straight left.
A shot to the liver by Kekoa. Beautiful body shot.
Dvalishvili tries to score with a low kick but Kekoa moves his leg out of the way.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice head shot.
Dvalishvili moves out of range of the strikes.
Dvalishvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dvalishvili connects with a body shot that sends Kekoa's belly button to the back.
Kekoa throws a hook but Dvalishvili avoids it easily.
Dvalishvili fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kekoa just manages to avoid it.
A big right from Kekoa misses.
Dvalishvili looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dvalishvili throws a hook but Kekoa blocks it.#T4#
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up but Kekoa circles away and keeps his distance.
Kekoa throws a body shot but no joy.
Kekoa cracks Dvalishvili with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kekoa moves forwards but Dvalishvili connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kekoa catches Dvalishvili with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kekoa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dvalishvili's head.
Kekoa throws the left hand but Dvalishvili avoids the punch easily.
Kekoa moves out of range as Dvalishvili strikes.
Kekoa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dvalishvili.
Kekoa throws out a powerful jab.
Kekoa moves out of range of the body kick from Dvalishvili.
Kekoa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kekoa lands a jab to Dvalishvili's midsection.
Dvalishvili moves away from the strike by Kekoa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Kekoa.
A punch combination from Dvalishvili misses.
Dvalishvili pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kekoa back to the cage. Dvalishvili follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dvalishvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Kekoa is just out of range.
Dvalishvili thuds his right hand into Kekoa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eddie Kekoa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot.
Kekoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kekoa lands a right hook to the body.
Kekoa misses the shot to the body.
Dvalishvili scores with a body shot.
Kekoa looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range.
Kekoa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili swings widly with a right hand
and Kekoa counters with a stiff right hand.
Kekoa keeps the fight on the outside.
Dvalishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Kekoa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dvalishvili tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kekoa is able to avoid easily.
Kekoa throws a leg kick but Dvalishvili checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kekoa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili defending well as Kekoa loads up on a big left hand.
Dvalishvili throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dvalishvili throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Kekoa is having none of it.
Kekoa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dvalishvili momentarily.
Kekoa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Dvalishvili.
Jab by Kekoa.
Dvalishvili throws a shot from downtown. Kekoa moves away and avoids it.
Kekoa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dvalishvili looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dvalishvili looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kekoa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kekoa avoids the body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kekoa.
Kekoa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dvalishvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kekoa throws out the jab.
Dvalishvili throws a front kick aimed at Kekoa's knee but Kekoa avoids it well.
Kekoa with a nice cross.
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!
Good leg kick by Dvalishvili.
Kekoa loads up on a big right hand but Dvalishvili slips the punch.#T2#
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dvalishvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kekoa throws a hook but Dvalishvili avoids it easily.
A big left from Kekoa misses.
Dvalishvili lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kekoa's sensitive parts.
Dvalishvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands with a kick to the temple. Kekoa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dvalishvili walks into a left hand.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut. Kekoa saw that one coming.
Kekoa throws a hook but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Dvalishvili misses with a wild body shot.
Dvalishvili moves out of range of the strikes.
Kekoa scores with a decent looking hook.
Kekoa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kekoa misses with a hook. Dvalishvili ducked under it nicely.
Dvalishvili feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kekoas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kekoa throws a lazy right hand but Dvalishvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but Kekoa checks it. #T3#
Dvalishvili lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kekoa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
Kekoa throws a lazy uppercut
and Dvalishvili counters with a leg kick.
Kekoa throws a body punch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dvalishvili 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 Kekoa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kekoa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dvalishvili will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dvalishvili fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kekoa is out of range.
Kekoa thuds his right hand into Dvalishvili's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kekoa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kekoa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kekoa misses with a wild body shot.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but Kekoa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dvalishvili is looking to score with low kicks.
Dvalishvili slips under a jab.
Dvalishvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kekoa.
Dvalishvili takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kekoa works the jab nicely.#T4#
Kekoa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dvalishvili on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kekoa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dvalishvili checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kekoa throws the left hand but Dvalishvili avoids the punch easily.
Dvalishvili throws a series of punches but Kekoa avoids them all with ease.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kekoa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but Kekoa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Eddie Kekoa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Dvalishvili.
Kekoa throws a looping overhand right but Dvalishvili ducks down to avoid it.
Dvalishvili swings widly with a right hand
and Kekoa counters with a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili looks to land a body kick but Kekoa moved away.
Kekoa avoids the body shot from Dvalishvili.
Kekoa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dvalishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kekoa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kekoa slips under a jab from Dvalishvili.
Kekoa throws a right and a left that Dvalishvili avoids nicely.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch.
Dvalishvili tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Kekoa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kekoa 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Kekoa!
After the fight, Eddie Kekoa was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SFL 56 | O'Neil vs Kilgore
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Kutvonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kutvonen jabs Dvalishvili right on the nose. Dvalishvili blinks but takes it well.
Kutvonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili scores with a leg kick.
Dvalishvili moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Kutvonen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A shot to the body from Dvalishvili misses
and Kutvonen counters with an inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kutvonen.
Dvalishvili fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kutvonen.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen 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.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kutvonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili lands a glancing blow to the side of Kutvonen's head.
Dvalishvili is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dvalishvili looks to throw the jab but Kutvonen is out of range.
Dvalishvili throws a push kick but Kutvonen slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Kutvonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kutvonen checks a leg kick.
Kutvonen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Dvalishvili. Those never looked like landing.
Kutvonen throws a big counter combination but Dvalishvili scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Dvalishvili fails with the takedown
and Kutvonen counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Dvalishvili closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kutvonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Kutvonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Dvalishvili swings for the body but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Kutvonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dvalishvili scores with a one two! Kutvonen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kutvonen tries to score with a low kick but Dvalishvili moves his leg out of the way.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen motions for Dvalishvili to come forward. Kutvonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dvalishvili connects with a leg kick.
Kutvonen slips a jab and a cross from Dvalishvili.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dvalishvili 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 Kutvonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kutvonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dvalishvili throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.
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!
Dvalishvili misses with a right hand
letting Kutvonen counter with a right hand.
Dvalishvili fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kutvonen.#T2#
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick that misses.
Dvalishvili connects with a looping right hand.
Kutvonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Kutvonen moves into the clinch.
Kutvonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Kutvonen blocks an uppercut.
Dvalishvili working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kutvonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Kutvonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kutvonen misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kutvonen.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Dvalishvili softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kutvonen blocking some punches.
A short left from Kutvonen.
Dvalishvili has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kutvonen motions for Dvalishvili to come forward. Kutvonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Dvalishvili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dvalishvili slips under a jab from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Dvalishvili wants to clinch.
Dvalishvili blocks a leg kick.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking body shot.
Kutvonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kutvonen cracks Dvalishvili with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kutvonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kutvonen misses with a hook.
Dvalishvili tries a quick counter leg kick but Kutvonen is wise to it.
Kutvonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Dvalishvili.
A little feinted left hand from Kutvonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kutvonen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Kutvonen finds it's way through Dvalishvili's defenses.
Kutvonen misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kutvonen checks a leg kick.
Kutvonen slips under a jab.#T4#
Kutvonen throws out a loose jab but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvalishvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen cracks Dvalishvili with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dvalishvili throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Dvalishvili has closed the distance and engaged Kutvonen in a clinch.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches.
Kutvonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kutvonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Kutvonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kutvonen blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kutvonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Koba Dvalishvili will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kutvonen misses with a right hand
and Kutvonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dvalishvili with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kutvonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kutvonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Dvalishvili throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kutvonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kutvonen throws a hook but Dvalishvili avoids it easily.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot.
Dvalishvili throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kutvonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dvalishvili wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dvalishvili connects with a right hand. Kutvonen shakes it off.
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen throws a low kick but Dvalishvili moves out of range easily.
Kutvonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice leg kick from Dvalishvili, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Dvalishvili as Kutvonen shoots in.
Kutvonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dvalishvili checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kutvonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kutvonen motions for Dvalishvili to come forward. Kutvonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Dvalishvili finds it's target.
Dvalishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili staying out of range there.
Kutvonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses the jab.
Dvalishvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dvalishvili lands a jab to Kutvonen's midsection.
Kutvonen slips a straight right by Dvalishvili.
Kutvonen throws a big shot that misses.
Dvalishvili throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dvalishvili has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kutvonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dvalishvili lands a high kick!
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dvalishvili throws a low kick but Kutvonen avoids it.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
Dvalishvili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dvalishvili lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dvalishvili moves away.
Dvalishvili lunges at Kutvonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kutvonen's hand.
Kutvonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dvalishvili checks a leg kick nicely.
Kutvonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kutvonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dvalishvili throws a nice looking combination but Kutvonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot.
Dvalishvili fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kutvonen misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Dvalishvili lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dvalishvili is looking to slow Kutvonen down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Dvalishvili has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Kutvonen blocks it.
#BC2#
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch.
Kutvonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili scores with a punch to the head.
Kutvonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kutvonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dvalishvili defends well and Kutvonen ends up having to push Dvalishvili into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kutvonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dvalishvilis head.
Kutvonen working aggressively here.
Kutvonen blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Kutvonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Kutvonen breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Dvalishvili's corner calls for a 1-2. Dvalishvili obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kutvonen misses with a hook. Dvalishvili ducked under it nicely.
Dvalishvili lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kutvonen at a distance.
Dvalishvili works the jab nicely.
Dvalishvili misses with a low kick.
Kutvonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dvalishvili.
Kutvonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dvalishvili blocks a jab.
Dvalishvili lands a head kick!
Kutvonen checks the leg kick.
Dvalishvili fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kutvonen on the side of the head.
Kutvonen swings for the body but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dvalishvili.
Kutvonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kutvonen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dvalishvili looks to throw the jab but Kutvonen is out of range.
Kutvonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Kutvonen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kutvonen.
Dvalishvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kutvonen's hands.#CL2#
Dvalishvili gets a clinch.
Dvalishvili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kutvonens head.
Kutvonen misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dvalishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards. #BC#
Kutvonen breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Dvalishvili moves into the clinch successfully.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Kutvonen.
#TD#
Kutvonen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dvalishvili regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dvalishvili controls Kutvonen momentarily but Kutvonen frees himself.
Dvalishvili pulls Kutvonen in close to his closed guard and prevents Kutvonen from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dvalishvili not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dvalishvili 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.
Dvalishvili has control of Kutvonen's left arm, preventing Kutvonen from doing any damage.
Dvalishvili preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kutvonen looking to sit in guard and control but Dvalishvili gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kutvonen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dvalishvili controls the pace.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dvalishvili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kutvonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dvalishvili is one step ahead there.
Kutvonen has his hands on Dvalishvili's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutvonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dvalishvili 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.#T3#
Dvalishvili wants to stand but Kutvonen is controlling the position.
Dvalishvili controlling Kutvonen's posture.
Kutvonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dvalishvili tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kutvonen throws an elbow that misses. Dvalishvili uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kutvonen's guard. Nice move by Dvalishvili!#REVB#
Dvalishvili is stalling in the full guard.
Kutvonen is controlling Dvalishvili's posture.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dvalishvili wants to stand and escape but instead Kutvonen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dvalishvili is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Dvalishvili content to stall in guard here.
Dvalishvili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dvalishvili trying to control but Kutvonen is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kutvonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Koba Dvalishvili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kutvonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Koba Dvalishvili.
I've got Dvalishvili 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili! |
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Event:
SFL 49 | Simon vs O'Neil
Date: Feb 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Petrov lands an overhand right.
Dvalishvili fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Dvalishvili.
Petrov swings for the body but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Dvalishvili moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dvalishvili takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petrov slips a jab and a cross from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses the shot to the body.
Petrov's coach down at Ice Cream Parlour was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Petrov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dvalishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dvalishvili is looking to counter punch.
Dvalishvili swinging wildly here.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dvalishvili moves away.#T1#
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Petrov throws a wild body kick that Dvalishvili sees coming a mile off.
Dvalishvili tries to counter by clinching up but Petrov breaks away and moves out of range.
Dvalishvili avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dvalishvili tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Petrov manages to circle out of the way.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Dvalishvili ducks down to avoid it.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dvalishvili doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dvalishvili appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Dvalishvili throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petrov lands a head shot.
Petrov slips under a jab from Dvalishvili.
Good work by Petrov as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dvalishvili lands with an overhand left.
Dvalishvili is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dvalishvili misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dvalishvili throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov lands with a straight right. Dvalishvili didn't see that one coming.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Petrov.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Dvalishvili throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Dvalishvili misses with a low kick.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Dvalishvili moves into the clinch.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Dvalishvili works on Petrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Dvalishvili lands an uppercut.
Petrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Petrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Dvalishvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov misses with a looping left.#T3#
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Petrov checks a leg kick nicely.
Petrov throws a right and a left that Dvalishvili avoids nicely.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Dvalishvili takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Dvalishvili on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dvalishvili manages to avoid it.
Dvalishvili throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Petrov's head.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Dvalishvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dvalishvili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dvalishvili throws a lazy uppercut
and Dvalishvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dvalishvili tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Petrov throws a body punch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili throws a counter high kick but Petrov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dvalishvili manages to avoid it.
Dvalishvili is looking to counter punch.
Dvalishvili with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Dvalishvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov throws a body kick that misses.
Dvalishvili throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
Dvalishvili moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Dvalishvili swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Petrov moves away
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili lands a head kick!
A clash of legs there as Dvalishvili blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dvalishvili lands a jab to the nose.
Dvalishvili throws a body kick that misses
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov moves out of range as Dvalishvili strikes.
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Dvalishvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dvalishvili throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Petrov moves forwards but Dvalishvili connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Petrov throws a body kick that misses.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dvalishvili throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
Dvalishvili throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick from Dvalishvili.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Dvalishvili tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking kick to the body. Petrov takes a step back to recover.
Dvalishvili tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
Dvalishvili scores with a shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Dvalishvili.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili throws a lazy body kick
and Petrov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Dvalishvili attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
Petrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dvalishvili with a body shot.
Dvalishvili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrov throws a chopping leg kick but Dvalishvili manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Dvalishvili.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dvalishvili checks a leg kick.
Dvalishvili was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dvalishvili misses with a leg kick.
Dvalishvili moves out of range of the strikes.
Dvalishvili works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Dvalishvili drives through and clinches with Petrov against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Petrov as Dvalishvili tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Petrov lands a jab to Dvalishvili's midsection.#T2#
Dvalishvili throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
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!
Petrov throws a good cross that connects.
Dvalishvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Dvalishvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov misses the jab.
A lazy body kick from Dvalishvili
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov slips a jab from Dvalishvili.
Petrov with the inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Dvalishvili throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick lands for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Dvalishvili walks into a left hand.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Dvalishvili with a nice cross.
Dvalishvili chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
A head kick by Dvalishvili misses
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Dvalishvili rushes Petrov and presses him up against the cage.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow. #BC2#
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Dvalishvili looks to throw a body kick
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Petrov's front leg with a kick but Petrov checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Dvalishvili blocks the low kick.
Petrov connects with a crisp jab.
Dvalishvili throws a low kick but Petrov moves out of range easily. #T4#
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a nice leg kick.
Dvalishvili takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dvalishvili throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrov.
Dvalishvili gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Dvalishvili's shoulder, as Dvalishvili tries to avoid the shot.
Dvalishvili takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvalishvili rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dvalishvili checks the leg kick.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili lands a high kick!
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Dvalishvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili obviously looking to wear him down.
Dvalishvili throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Koba Dvalishvili will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Dvalishvili down.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petrov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dvalishvili blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Dvalishvili down.
Petrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a double jab
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov lands a jab to the head.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Dvalishvili moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Dvalishvili lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Petrov tries to keep at a distance but Dvalishvili has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Dvalishvili misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Petrov prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Petrov stalling against the cage.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Petrov leaning against his opponent.
Petrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dvalishvili's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right handed body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
Petrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Petrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from Petrov.
Dvalishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dvalishvili is keeping busy.
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrov controls his hands.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Dvalishvili.
#BC2#
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Petrov both land. Nice combination.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dvalishvili loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Dvalishvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov throws a jab when Dvalishvili was well out of range.
Dvalishvili looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body kick there by Dvalishvili.
Petrov checks a low kick from Dvalishvili.#T3#
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Petrov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dvalishvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dvalishvili eats them both and turns towards Petrov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Dvalishvili misses the target.
Dvalishvili avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dvalishvili has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Dvalishvili's head.
Dvalishvili is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Petrov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that half lands.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dvalishvili.
A head kick misses from Dvalishvili.
Petrov throws a leg kick that misses.
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petrov wants to slow Dvalishvili down by chopping away at his legs.
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Dvalishvili wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dvalishvili was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Dvalishvili scores with a head kick. Petrov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dvalishvili slips under a jab.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dvalishvili throws out the jab.
Petrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dvalishvili's head backwards.
Dvalishvili misses with a head kick.
Dvalishvili throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Dvalishvili tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grigoriy Petrov.
I think Petrov 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Grigoriy Petrov 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:
SFL 40 | Simon vs Stallion
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Dvalishvili clinches with his opponent.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cutlas's elbow.
Cutlas misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cutlas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutlas throws a head punch that misses.
Cutlas swings wildly with an uppercut but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cutlas misses with a punch on the inside.
Cutlas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutlas working aggressively here.
Cutlas prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Cutlas controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Dvalishvili.
Cutlas working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutlas misses with some punches.
Cutlas scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Cutlas.
Cutlas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dvalishvili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili scores with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the body.
Dvalishvili bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marcin Cutlas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cutlas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cutlas closes the distance but Dvalishvili moves to the side
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cutlas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dvalishvili.#CL#
Cutlas forces Dvalishvili back against the cage and clinches.
Cutlas swings wildly with an uppercut but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cutlas misses with the head strike.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Cutlas avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Cutlas prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dvalishvili works on Cutlas's body with a couple of short punches.
Dvalishvili throws a head punch that misses.
Cutlas has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dvalishvili lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Dvalishvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cutlas tries to clinch up.
Cutlas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dvalishvili throws out a counter right but Cutlas avoids it with no problem.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick that knocks Cutlas off balance momentarily.#T2##CL#
Cutlas takes the fight into the clinch.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cutlas throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dvalishvili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dvalishvili has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cutlas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dvalishvili can turn it around.
Cutlas is trying to break the clinch but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dvalishvili lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cutlas or not.
Dvalishvili lands an uppercut.#BC#
Cutlas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cutlas shoots in but Dvalishvili avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dvalishvili feints and then cracks Cutlas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cutlas down.
Dvalishvili lands an overhand right.#T3#
Cutlas tries to clinch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Cutlas is rocked!
Dvalishvili is stalking Cutlas. Cutlas circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Dvalishvili, and it's lights out! Cutlas really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koba Dvalishvili! |
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Event:
SFL 31 | Apex Predators
Date: Dec 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Dvalishvili jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dvalishvili fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bigg on the side of the head.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab. Bigg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bigg 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.
Bigg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dvalishvili can pounce on him.
Bigg tries to clinch up but Dvalishvili circles away and keeps his distance.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bigg tries to clinch up but Dvalishvili circles away and keeps his distance.
Bigg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dvalishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bigg backing away here, and Dvalishvili unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Bigg moves into the clinch.
Bigg lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Dvalishvili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bigg avoids the head kick by Dvalishvili.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that Bigg semi-blocks.
#CL#
Bigg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dvalishvili cracks Bigg with a nice body shot.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Dvalishvili on the inside.
Bigg lands a hook that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Bigg takes a shot to the head. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili looking to stall.
Dvalishvili lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bigg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bigg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Dvalishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dvalishvili presses Bigg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Dvalishvili fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bigg.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bigg seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dvalishvili can turn it around.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
Bigg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Dvalishvili.
Bigg lands a body punch.
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!
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
#T2#
Bigg is looking to control Dvalishvili's arms but Dvalishvili gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bigg has his back to the cage.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from Bigg.
Bigg throws a punch but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bigg swings wildly with an uppercut but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigg has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bigg working aggressively here.
Dvalishvili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bigg pushes Dvalishvili back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bigg misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bigg throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Bigg throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
Dvalishvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bigg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dvalishvili or not.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot.
Dvalishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bigg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bigg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dvalishvilis head.
Bigg prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili works on Bigg's body with a couple of short punches.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bigg darts in trying to clinch
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice body shot.
Bigg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bigg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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!
Dvalishvili connects with a single shot there.
Bigg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dvalishvili to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Bigg needs to keep his hands up - Dvalishvili had a free shot at his head there.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bigg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Dvalishvili has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Bigg controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a nice shot to the body.
Bigg blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook to the body.
Bigg is breathing heavily.
Bigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dvalishvili's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili is leaning against Bigg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dvalishvili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Bigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bigg walks into a straight right hand from Dvalishvili.
Bigg shoots in for a takedown but Dvalishvili shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bigg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bigg darts in looking for a takedown but Dvalishvili gets double underhooks and turns Bigg into the cage.
Bigg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dvalishvili unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
Dvalishvili content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Bigg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dvalishvili leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Dvalishvili scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili - that landed with a thud.
Bigg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bigg misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Dvalishvili.
A right handed body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
A shot in the inside from Dvalishvili.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biggs head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Dvalishvili lands with a left to the head.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Bigg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
Bigg has Dvalishvili pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dvalishvili manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Bigg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Bigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Dvalishvili on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bigg fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dvalishvili is struggling to control the position.
Dvalishvili throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Dvalishvili.
Bigg throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dvalishvili fails to land.
Bigg blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Bigg controls his hands.
Bigg prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Bigg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bigg throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dvalishvili looking to slow down the pace here.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from Bigg.
Dvalishvili stalling the fight.
Dvalishvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bigg scores with a shot to the side of Dvalishvili's head.
Dvalishvili works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bigg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Bigg lands a left hand.
Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili lands with a light punch inside.
Dvalishvili has a couple of punches blocked by Bigg.
A short right from Bigg.
Bigg lands with a left to the head.
Bigg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili has a couple of punches blocked by Bigg.
A short body shot lands from Dvalishvili as the two fighters clinch.
Bigg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dvalishvili.#BC2#
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Dvalishvili lands.
Dvalishvili shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bigg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bigg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dvalishvili. Bigg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dvalishvili tries to bum rush Bigg with a series of wild strikes but Bigg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bigg wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Bigg swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Dvalishvili counter with a right hand.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot.
Bigg looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Bigg. Beautiful body shot.
Dvalishvili bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bigg's head backwards.
Bigg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bigg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dvalishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot.
Dvalishvili connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bigg walks into a stiff left hand from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bigg's head.
A low kick lands for Dvalishvili.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bigg takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Bigg closes the distance and pushes Dvalishvili back into the cage.
Dvalishvili lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bigg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bigg fails with the takedown
and Dvalishvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Dvalishvili looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dvalishvili is controlling the pace.
Dvalishvili is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili tries to pass to full mount but Bigg defends it. #T1#
Dvalishvili controlling the action here.
Ian Bigg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dvalishvili trying to pass the guard but Bigg defending well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bigg.
Bigg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvalishvili thumps Bigg with a low kick.
Dvalishvili connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dvalishvili shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook.
Bigg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bigg tries to clinch there but Dvalishvili circles away.
Dvalishvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Bigg ducks right into an uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Bigg just misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bigg.
#T3#
Bigg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dvalishvili counters with a left to the body.
A good leg kick by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that misses.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that misses.
As Dvalishvili tries to get set, Bigg tries to push him back and clinch up but Dvalishvili manages to avoid the attempt.
A low kick lands for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dvalishvili scoring well with a low kick there.
Bigg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bigg ducks right into an uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bigg.
Bigg throws a nice looking combination but Dvalishvili bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dvalishvili lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Bigg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bigg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dvalishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bigg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Bigg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bigg misses with some punches.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
Bigg throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
Bigg cracks Dvalishvili with a nice body shot.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Bigg avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bigg fails to land.
A short left from Bigg.
Bigg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bigg lands with a short shot to the head.
Dvalishvili gets through Bigg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biggs head.
Dvalishvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Bigg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bigg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Bigg controls the action.
Koba Dvalishvili is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bigg misses with the head strike.
Bigg tries to throw a body punch but Dvalishvili avoids it by throwing Bigg back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dvalishvili 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Koba Dvalishvili!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Koba Dvalishvili!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Koba Dvalishvili!
Koba Dvalishvili wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
SFL 22 | Validation
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the side of Zoldyk's head but Zoldyk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dvalishvili looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zoldyk thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Dvalishvili. That's going to slow Zoldyk down. #CL#
Zoldyk tries to keep at a distance but Dvalishvili has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dvalishvili just leaning against Zoldyk, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk can't find room to land a body shot as Dvalishvili controls the action.
A short left from Dvalishvili.
The referee calls for Dvalishvili to work.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoldyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Zoldyk.
Zoldyk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Zoldyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoldyk tries to throw a body punch but Dvalishvili avoids it by throwing Zoldyk back against the cage.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dvalishvili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot.
Zoldyk misses with a punch to the body.
Zoldyk scores with a shot to the side of Dvalishvili's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoldyk misses with some punches.
Zoldyk misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoldyk.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili stalling in the clinch but Zoldyk improves position.
Zoldyk lands a shoulder strike.
Zoldyk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zoldyk blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
Zoldyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dvalishvili's elbow.
Dvalishvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zoldyk misses with some punches.
Dvalishvili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Zoldyk controls the action.
Dvalishvili pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dvalishvili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zoldyk backwards.
A shot in the inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili is leaning against Zoldyk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dvalishvili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dvalishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of Zoldyk backwards.
Zoldyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zoldyk's elbow. #T2#
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zoldyk's elbow.
Zoldyk throws a head punch that misses.
Zoldyk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
A short right from Dvalishvili on the inside.
Zoldyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
Dvalishvili lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zoldyk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zoldyk's elbow.
Zoldyk has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dvalishvili's elbow.
Dvalishvili has a couple of punches blocked by Zoldyk.
Zoldyk throws a punch but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk is trying to break the clinch but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Dvalishvili throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from Zoldyk.
Zoldyk lands with a short shot to the head.
Dvalishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Dvalishvili works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zoldyk misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk is trying to push Dvalishvili away but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dvalishvili works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dvalishvili gets through Zoldyk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zoldyk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dvalishvilis head.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Zoldyk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dvalishvili stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from Zoldyk.
Dvalishvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoldyk can't find room to land a body shot as Dvalishvili controls the action.
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zoldyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Zoldyk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch.
Zoldyk has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Zoldyk looks to land a right hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Zoldyk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dvalishvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zoldyk's hands.
Dvalishvili takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zoldyk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zoldyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Dvalishvili rushes Zoldyk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dvalishvili lands with a left to the head.
Zoldyk swings wildly with an uppercut but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dvalishvili lands a lovely overhand right.
Dvalishvili lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zoldyk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dvalishvili in his tracks.
An inside leg kick lands from Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dvalishvili lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dvalishvili throws a shot from downtown. Zoldyk moves away and avoids it.
Dvalishvili moves in looking to clinch but Zoldyk pushes him off.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping left.
Zoldyk throws a body shot but no joy.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick which misses Zoldyk's front leg but catches the back leg as Zoldyk tries to avoid it.
Zoldyk swings for the body but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Zoldyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zoldyk misses with a wild body shot.
Zoldyk throws a series of punches but Dvalishvili avoids them all with ease.
Zoldyk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zoldyk throws out a loose jab but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoldyk scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dvalishvili lands a front kick.
Zoldyk walks into a stiff left hand from Dvalishvili.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk throws a hook but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Zoldyk checks a low kick from Dvalishvili.#T1#
Dvalishvili shoots in for a double leg but Zoldyk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk throws a lazy right hand but Dvalishvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zoldyk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zoldyk ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zoldyk throws a shot from downtown. Dvalishvili moves away and avoids it.
Dvalishvili tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zoldyk manages to circle out of the way.
Dvalishvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zoldyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dvalishvili manages to avoid it.
Zoldyk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili obviously looking to wear him down.
Dvalishvili staying out of range there.
Dvalishvili moves out of range as Zoldyk strikes.
Dvalishvili misses with the combination.
Zoldyk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dvalishvili with the inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dvalishvili fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Dvalishvili scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoldyk blocks a leg kick.
Dvalishvili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoldyk can do to turn this around?
Zoldyk walks into a stiff left hand from Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk takes a swing at Dvalishvili's ribcage but misses.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zoldyk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zoldyk lands with a cross.
Dvalishvili connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Zoldyk misses its intended target.
Dvalishvili wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zoldyk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koba Dvalishvili is winning the standup battle so far.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Zoldyk.
Zoldyk looks to land a left hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range nicely.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Zoldyk's front leg with a kick but Zoldyk checks it.
Dvalishvili moves away from the strike by Zoldyk.
Dvalishvili feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Dvalishvili takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Koba Dvalishvili has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Dvalishvili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zoldyk backwards.
Dvalishvili lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dvalishvili gets through Zoldyk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zoldyk misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Dvalishvili scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dvalishvili gets through Zoldyk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zoldyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Dvalishvili.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Zoldyk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Dvalishvili misses.
Zoldyk throws out a counter right but Dvalishvili avoids it with no problem.
Dvalishvili throws a looping overhand right but Zoldyk ducks down to avoid it.
Dvalishvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Zoldyk. #T4##CL#
Dvalishvili clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Dvalishvili scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dvalishvili digs a right hand underneath Zoldyk's ribcage. Zoldyk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dvalishvili gets through Zoldyk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoldyk.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Dvalishvili is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zoldyk is keeping busy.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Dvalishvili throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoldyk.
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Zoldyk breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A cross from Dvalishvili lands.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Zoldyk is having none of it.
Dvalishvili lands a jab.
Zoldyk scores with a hook to the body. Dvalishvili takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that second round.
That's time! Dvalishvili's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A big right from Zoldyk misses.
A low kick lands for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili connects with a body shot.
Zoldyk misses with an uppercut.
Zoldyk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Zoldyk.
Dvalishvili fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zoldyk just manages to avoid it.
Dvalishvili throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zoldyk.
Dvalishvili staying out of range there.
Zoldyk missing with a left hand there. Dvalishvili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dvalishvili throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zoldyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dvalishvili was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoldyk.
Dvalishvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zoldyk's hands.
Zoldyk tests Dvalishvili's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking body kick.
Zoldyk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick from Dvalishvili, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zoldyk looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk connects with a jab.
Dvalishvili fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zoldyk.
Zoldyk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zoldyk throws a lazy right hand but Dvalishvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dvalishvili looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zoldyk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zoldyk misses with an uppercut. Dvalishvili saw that one coming.
Dvalishvili scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dvalishvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zoldyk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoldyk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zoldyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dvalishvili moves away.
Zoldyk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dvalishvili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dvalishvili looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zoldyk is fending him off so far but Dvalishvili persists. Nope, Zoldyk circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick from Dvalishvili misses. #T2#
Zoldyk checks a low kick from Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zoldyk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch.
Dvalishvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zoldyk.
Good exchange - Dvalishvili coming out on top.
Zoldyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dvalishvili manages to avoid it.#CL#
Dvalishvili clinches.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zoldyk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoldyk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili is leaning against Zoldyk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zoldyk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoldyk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoldyk.
Zoldyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk tries a body shot but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Zoldyk throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Zoldyk on the inside.
Dvalishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zoldyk is trying to break free.
Dvalishvili softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zoldyk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zoldyk wants to get back to striking at distance but Dvalishvili won't allow it.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dvalishvili cracks Zoldyk with a nice body shot.
Zoldyk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zoldyk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zoldyk is trying to force a seperation but Dvalishvili has the dominant position.
Dvalishvili makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dvalishvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of Zoldyk backwards.
Zoldyk misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a nice shot to the body.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dvalishvili lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dvalishvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Dvalishvili lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of Zoldyk backwards.
Dvalishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoldyk.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dvalishvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zoldyk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Zoldyk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dvalishvili lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Dvalishvili.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
A hook to the body from Dvalishvili.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zoldyk backwards.
Dvalishvili lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koba Dvalishvili is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dvalishvili 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili! |
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Event:
SFL 11 | Taneyev vs Trigger
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilgore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dvalishvili paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kilgore shoots for a takedown but Dvalishvili saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dvalishvili throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Dvalishvili moves into range and clinches up with Kilgore.
Kilgore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore is leaning against Dvalishvili and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kilgore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kilgore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kilgore misses with a body punch.
Kilgore has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
Kilgore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Kilgore breaks the clinch.
Dvalishvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Kilgore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dvalishvili lands with an overhand left.
Dvalishvili misses with a straight right.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dvalishvili 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.
Kilgore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili misses with a low kick as Kilgore jumps back.
Dvalishvili slips under a jab.
Kilgore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Dvalishvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Dvalishvili fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kilgore just manages to avoid it.
Dvalishvili swings for the body but Kilgore moves out of range.
Dvalishvili throws a big shot that misses.
Dvalishvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range.
Dvalishvili lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kilgore's sensitive parts.
Dvalishvili throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
Dvalishvili tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dvalishvili slips under a jab.
Dvalishvili swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kilgore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dvalishvili lands with a nice body kick.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dvalishvili moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Dvalishvili throws a looping overhand right but Kilgore ducks down to avoid it.
Dvalishvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Dvalishvili.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up.
Dvalishvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili jabs Kilgore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dvalishvili seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dvalishvili. Kilgore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dvalishvili misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dvalishvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Dvalishvili connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kilgore. Kilgore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kilgore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dvalishvili tries to bum rush Kilgore with a series of wild strikes but Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kilgore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dvalishvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a nice looking body shot.
Dvalishvili slips under a jab.
Kilgore motions for Dvalishvili to come forward. Kilgore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dvalishvili fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kilgore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dvalishvili misses with a low kick.
Kilgore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big right from Dvalishvili misses.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kilgore's sensitive parts. #T3#
Kilgore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili takes one to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili throws a nice looking combination but Kilgore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dvalishvili ducks right into an uppercut from Kilgore.
Dvalishvili is looking to score with low kicks.
Kilgore is looking to slow Dvalishvili down with leg kicks.
Kilgore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dvalishvili throws out the jab.
Dvalishvili chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dvalishvili throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dvalishvili misses with a low kick.
Dvalishvili throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kilgore.
Kilgore feints the counter takedown.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dvalishvili.
Kilgore moves away from the strike by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kilgore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dvalishvili walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch.
Kilgore with the counter takedown but Dvalishvili avoids it easily.
Dvalishvili throws a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dvalishvili 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 Kilgore has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kilgore and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Dvalishvili lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kilgore circles away quickly and effectively.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dvalishvili misses with a straight left.
Kilgore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.
Dvalishvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Dvalishvili misses #TD2#
and Kilgore counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dvalishvili keeping control of the position.
Kilgore not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili tries to roll over but Kilgore keeps him under control.
Kilgore lands with a punch from half guard.
Kilgore seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Dvalishvili closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kilgore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dvalishvili's head backwards.
Donk. Dvalishvili catches Kilgore right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Dvalishvili.
Kilgore lands a right hook to the body.
Dvalishvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Dvalishvili checks a leg kick.
Dvalishvili was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kilgore takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kilgore tries a low kick but Dvalishvili avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Kilgore finds it's target.
Kilgore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
Dvalishvili sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kilgore moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Dvalishvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dvalishvili takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.#T1#
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
Dvalishvili lands a nice shot to the body.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook.
Kilgore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Kilgore closes the distance and pushes Dvalishvili back into the cage.
Dvalishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dvalishvili.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili - that landed with a thud.
Kilgore prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Kilgore gets through Dvalishvili's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Dvalishvili.
Kilgore struggles to land a body shot inside as Dvalishvili controls his hands.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Kilgore avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Kilgore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilgore lands a shoulder strike.
Kilgore struggles to land a body shot inside as Dvalishvili controls his hands.
#BC2#
Kilgore breaks the clinch.
Kilgore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dvalishvili defends it nicely.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Dvalishvili. That snapped Kilgore's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore with the counter takedown but Dvalishvili avoids it easily.
Dvalishvili misses with a straight left.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but Kilgore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dvalishvili misses with a right hand #TD2#
so Kilgore counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dvalishvili manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A short right from Kilgore on the inside.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Kilgore controls his hands.
#BC2#
Kilgore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Kilgore's front leg with a kick but Kilgore checks it.
Koba Dvalishvili is winning the standup battle so far.
Dvalishvili looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Dvalishvili rushes Kilgore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dvalishvili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Dvalishvili lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Dvalishvili scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Kilgore blocks it.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kilgore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Kilgore blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Kilgore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Dvalishvili misses.
Dvalishvili loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Dvalishvili swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kilgore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kilgore checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Dvalishvili.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dvalishvili was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping left.
Kilgore throws a leg kick which misses Dvalishvili's front leg but catches the back leg as Dvalishvili tries to avoid it. #T4#
Dvalishvili scores with a jab. Kilgore acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dvalishvili lands the left hand.
Kilgore lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Kilgore rushes Dvalishvili and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from Kilgore.
Good body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilgore prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Kilgore tries a body shot but Dvalishvili blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilgore.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kilgore misses with a body punch.
Kilgore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kilgore's elbow.
Kilgore misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilgore.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilgore backwards.
Dvalishvili takes a shot to the head.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kilgore gets through Dvalishvili's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kilgore throws a punch but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
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 Koba Dvalishvili will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kilgore.
Nice cross by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dvalishvili lands a high kick!
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Kilgore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kilgore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dvalishvili is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kilgore stuns Dvalishvili with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dvalishvili loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Kilgore fails with a takedown attempt.
Dvalishvili throws a combination. Kilgore tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dvalishvili misses with a low kick.
Dvalishvili thumps Kilgore with a low kick.
Kilgore thumps Dvalishvili with a low kick.
Dvalishvili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dvalishvili looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Kilgore counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kilgore. #T1#
Dvalishvili has momentary wrist control but Kilgore slips an elbow through the middle.
Dvalishvili avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kilgore stands up over Dvalishvili, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kilgore working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kilgore preventing the sweep.
Dvalishvili keeping moving, preventing Kilgore from controlling successfully.
Kilgore stands up over Dvalishvili, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kilgore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kilgore works over Dvalishvili with some ground and pound from guard.
Kilgore throws a big elbow that misses.
Dvalishvili has control of Kilgore's left arm, preventing Kilgore from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilgore stopping the sweep attempt from Dvalishvili.#T2#
Dvalishvili is trying to control the position but Kilgore postures up.
Dvalishvili 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.
Kilgore wants to control from the top but Dvalishvili keeps moving.
Dvalishvili bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kilgore's guard. #REVR#
Kilgore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Kilgore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dvalishvili gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dvalishvili tries to stand but Kilgore is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Kilgore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dvalishvili is one step ahead there.
Dvalishvili content to stall in guard here.
Kilgore 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#
Ground and pound from Kilgore.
Kilgore takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kilgore is looking to take a break and control but Dvalishvili is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kilgore looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dvalishvili with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Kilgore is looking to take a break and control but Dvalishvili is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kilgore prevents Dvalishvili from improving his position.
Dvalishvili is controlling Kilgore's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dvalishvili has hold of Kilgore's hands but Kilgore slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dvalishvili keeping control of the position.
Kilgore prevents Dvalishvili from standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tacitus Kilgore.
I think Kilgore 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tacitus Kilgore!
A victorious Tacitus Kilgore thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SAFO 60 Ali v Johnson
Date: May 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Dvalishvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dvalishvili with a nice cross.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackson takes a step back to recover.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dvalishvili circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Dvalishvili clinches.
Dvalishvili scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dvalishvili is keeping busy.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand. #T1#
Jackson prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Dvalishvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dvalishvili lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dvalishvili throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dvalishvili connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dvalishvili blocks a jab.
Dvalishvili moves out of range of the strikes.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dvalishvili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dvalishvili cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Nice shot by Dvalishvili.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses the shot to the body.
Jackson tries to counter with a clinch but Dvalishvili shakes him off and moves away.
Dvalishvili lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dvalishvili is looking to land body kicks.
Dvalishvili connects with the punch.#T2#
Dvalishvili takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Dvalishvili blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Dvalishvili seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dvalishvili fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dvalishvili. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Dvalishvili looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dvalishvili.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dvalishvili moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dvalishvili throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Dvalishvili rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dvalishvili lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dvalishvili controls his hands.
Dvalishvili taking a breather.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Dvalishvili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson tries to circle away but Dvalishvili has him pinned against the cage.
Dvalishvili working aggressively here.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dvalishvili prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dvalishvili has double underhooks.
Jackson blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
A swing and a miss from Dvalishvili.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dvalishvili, as that shot connected.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dvalishvili works the jab nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Dvalishvili misses with a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Dvalishvili misses with a straight right.
Dvalishvili fails to land the takedown.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a combination. Dvalishvili tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson moves forwards but Dvalishvili connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dvalishvili lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Dvalishvili.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Dvalishvili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
A jab from Dvalishvili does it's job there.
Dvalishvili misses with a leg kick.
Dvalishvili scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Dvalishvili knows he should have avoided that one.
Dvalishvili scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Dvalishvili moves out of range easily.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dvalishvili circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dvalishvili darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson tries to move into range but Dvalishvili moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dvalishvili walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dvalishvili sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Dvalishvili avoids it this time.#T1#
Dvalishvili closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dvalishvili.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson tries to bum rush Dvalishvili with a series of wild strikes but Dvalishvili uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab from Dvalishvili.
Jackson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dvalishvili eats them both and turns towards Jackson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Dvalishvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Dvalishvili rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Dvalishvili is controlling the position.
Dvalishvili keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch.
Dvalishvili scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice straight punches there by Dvalishvili. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dvalishvili.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Dvalishvili swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dvalishvilis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dvalishvili delivers a nice body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dvalishvili 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 Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dvalishvili motions for Jackson to come forward. Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson wants to counter the offense by Dvalishvili and move into the clinch position.
Dvalishvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Dvalishvili lands a high kick!
Dvalishvili stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Dvalishvili.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dvalishvili closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Dvalishvili backing up. Dvalishvili nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Dvalishvili keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Dvalishvili's head but Dvalishvili sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dvalishvili looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jackson scores with a head kick.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking body shot.
Kurt Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dvalishvili lands a head shot.
A solid body kick from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dvalishvili.
Jackson wants to counter the offense by Dvalishvili and move into the clinch position.
Koba Dvalishvili is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dvalishvili slips under a jab from Jackson.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dvalishvili throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dvalishvili throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice jab there from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dvalishvili 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 Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dvalishvili tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Dvalishvili avoids the head kick by Jackson.
#CL#
Dvalishvili has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dvalishvili throws out the jab.
Dvalishvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a one two combo.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dvalishvili.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dvalishvili.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson slips a straight right by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the head.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut.
Jackson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dvalishvili can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Jackson. #T1#
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Dvalishvili counters with a straight right hand.
Dvalishvili throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Dvalishvili throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
A cross from Dvalishvili lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Dvalishvili throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Dvalishvili avoids it with no problem.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dvalishvili misses with a leg kick.
As Dvalishvili backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Dvalishvili manages to avoid it all.
Jackson tries to bum rush Dvalishvili with a series of wild strikes but Dvalishvili uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dvalishvili pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Dvalishvili scores with a leg kick.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dvalishvili.
Good shot there by Dvalishvili.
Kurt Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick
and Dvalishvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dvalishvili looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Dvalishvili cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Dvalishvili looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target. #CL#
Dvalishvili pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Dvalishvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Dvalishvili.
Jackson clobbers Dvalishvili with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dvalishvili scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Jab, jab by Dvalishvili - just one landing.
Dvalishvili blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Dvalishvili misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dvalishvili will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL#
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Dvalishvili's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dvalishvili 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 Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson scores with a head kick. Dvalishvili tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
Dvalishvili digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Dvalishvili misses with a straight right.
Dvalishvili moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJackson.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Dvalishvili finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Dvalishvili moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dvalishvili lands with a right hand.
Dvalishvili cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A left lands for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Dvalishvili saw that one coming.
Koba Dvalishvili is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dvalishvili.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dvalishvili has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili!
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Event:
SAFO 49: Roots
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Dvalishvili scores with a jab.
Dvalishvili throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab by Dvalishvili.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dvalishvili to score with a decent uppercut.
Dvalishvili cracks a nice hook into Hawk's ribs.#CL#
Hawk gets tackled into the cage by Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili maintains the clinch.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
Dvalishvili lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawk backwards. #ROC#
Hawk is rocked!
Dvalishvili lands an uppercut.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Dvalishvili finish him?
Dvalishvili lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hawk to his knees! Dvalishvili keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koba Dvalishvili!
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Event:
SAFO 44 Turban v Bridges
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Pawlik cracks Dvalishvili with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pawlik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dvalishvili moves away.
As Pawlik backs off Dvalishvili throws a huge counter combo but Pawlik manages to avoid it all.
Pawlik takes a swing at Dvalishvili's ribcage but misses.
Dvalishvili misses with a head kick.
Pawlik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dvalishvili slips under a jab.
Dvalishvili wants to counter the offense by Pawlik and move into the clinch position.
Pawlik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dvalishvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Pawlik closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dvalishvili holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dvalishvili gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pawlik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dvalishvili swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Pawlik drops back looking for a leg! Dvalishvili is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dvalishvili manages to kick Pawlik off! Pawlik jumps back into Dvalishvili's guard.
Pawlik passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Dvalishvili is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Pawlik tries for a kimura but Dvalishvili is defending well. #SUB#
Pawlik thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Pawlik is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dvalishvili knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dvalishvili felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dvalishvili is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pawlik off and has taken his back!#T2#
Dvalishvili is trying to stick to Pawlik's back but Pawlik is turning into Dvalishvili. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dvalishvili's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pawlik.
Pawlik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dvalishvili swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pawlik is working hard here to advance position.
Pawlik slips nicely into half guard.
Pawlik is thwarting Dvalishvili's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Pawlik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dvalishvili sees it coming and defends easily.
Dvalishvili trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Pawlik is working for a kimura but Dvalishvili is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pawlik is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Pawlik trying to control the action but Dvalishvili is working from the bottom.
Pawlik works his way into side control. #SUB#
Pawlik goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dvalishvili rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pawlik's guard! Nice work there by Dvalishvili!
Dvalishvili not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Pawlik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pawlik wants to sweep here but Dvalishvili controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Dvalishvili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pawlik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dvalishvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Pawlik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dvalishvili's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pawlik controlling Dvalishvili's posture. #SUB#
Dvalishvili got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pawlik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dvalishvili has managed to get both his arms back between Pawlik's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pawlik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dvalishvili is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Pawlik dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pawlik throws a shot to the body.
Pawlik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pawlik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pawlik is looking to wear down Dvalishvili with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed right hand from Dvalishvili misses the target.
Dvalishvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pawlik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pawlik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dvalishvili is fending him off so far but Pawlik persists. Nope, Dvalishvili circles away and we're back to standing.
Dvalishvili cracks Pawlik with an open hand slap.
Pawlik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pawlik throws out a loose jab but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik shoots in but Dvalishvili avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dvalishvili wants to counter the offense by Pawlik and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Pawlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pawlik misses with a straight right.
Pawlik swings for the body but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
#TD#
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pawlik was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Pawlik trying to control the action but Dvalishvili is working from the bottom.
Dvalishvili pushes Pawlik away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pawlik gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Pawlik tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Dvalishvili's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Pawlik working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Pawlik thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dvalishvili is looking for a sweep.
Dvalishvili can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Pawlik working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Pawlik working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dvalishvili manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pawlik's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dvalishvili wants to improve his position but Pawlik is controlling well.
#T3#
Dvalishvili is looking to escape.#SUB#
Pawlik is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dvalishvili is just riding it out for now. Pawlik eventually gives up the hold.
Pawlik moves into full mount! Dvalishvili won't be happy about that!
Pawlik moves to back control. #SUB#
Dvalishvili showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Pawlik tightening his grip on Dvalishvili, looking for the choke.
Dvalishvili turns into Pawlik and is now in his guard.
#T4#
Dvalishvili looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Pawlik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pawlik being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Pawlik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dvalishvili wants to stand but Pawlik is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dvalishvili passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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 Dick Pawlik will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Pawlik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dvalishvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pawlik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dvalishvili connects with a nice looking jab.
Pawlik shoots and misses
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the body from Pawlik misses
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice body kick.
Pawlik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pawlik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice body shot.
Dick Pawlik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Dvalishvili - just one landing.
Dvalishvili lands a head kick!
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick but Pawlik moves out of range.
Pawlik feinted with a counter takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dvalishvili.#T1#
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Pawlik.
A lazy left from Pawlik finds it's target.
Dvalishvili has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pawlik misses with a straight right.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick but Pawlik moves out of range.
Pawlik digs a good body shot into Dvalishvili's ribs.#CL2#
Dvalishvili rushes Pawlik and presses him up against the cage.
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pawlik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pawlik is trying to force a seperation but Dvalishvili has the dominant position.
Dvalishvili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dvalishvili working aggressively here.
Dvalishvili leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pawlik is trying to break the clinch but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Dvalishvili lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dvalishvili as Pawlik tries to tie him up.
Dvalishvili cracks Pawlik with a nice body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dvalishvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dvalishvili softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili - that landed with a thud.
Dvalishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dvalishvili lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pawlik tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Pawlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Dvalishvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pawlik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dvalishvili connects with a high kick.
Dvalishvili throws a body punch but Pawlik moves out of range. #T3#
Pawlik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili scores with a push kick.
Dvalishvili looks to land a body kick but Pawlik moved away.
Dvalishvili lands with a cross.
Pawlik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Dvalishvili moves into range and clinches up with Pawlik.
Dvalishvili lands a shot to the body.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pawlik backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Dvalishvili fails to land.
Dvalishvili has Pawlik pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
Pawlik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pawlik backwards. #T4#
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!
Dvalishvili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pawlik backwards.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pawlik wants to break free but Dvalishvili has control.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Pawlik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pawlik changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dvalishvili fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pawlik misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Pawlik tries to keep at a distance but Dvalishvili has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dick Pawlik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dvalishvili softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dvalishvili lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pawlik or not.
Koba Dvalishvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pawlik has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Koba Dvalishvili (ranked 7217 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Lotus (ranked 7558 p4p, 0 weight class). Lotus has chosen Eye of the tiger as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Koba Dvalishvili! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Lotus!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lotus clinches up against the cage.
Dvalishvili gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lotus.
Lotus looking for a takedown.
Lotus is trying to pull guard but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Koba Dvalishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Lotus.
Lotus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dvalishvili wants a takedown.
Lotus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dvalishvili pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dvalishvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lotus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lotus tries to clinch but Dvalishvili is having none of it.
Dvalishvili looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lotus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dvalishvili avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dvalishvili sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lotus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dvalishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Lotus circles away.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dvalishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch there but Lotus circles away.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lotus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dvalishvili keeps the fight on the outside.
Lotus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lotus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up but Lotus circles away and keeps his distance.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lotus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dvalishvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lotus is looking to clinch but Dvalishvili is avoiding it.
Dvalishvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch up but Lotus keeps it at a distance.
Lotus keeps the fight on the outside.
Lotus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lotus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lotus clinches up against the cage.
Lotus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dvalishvili after a bit of a struggle.
Dvalishvili goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lotus prevents it.
Lotus goes for a takedown attempt but Dvalishvili pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lotus tries to clinch there but Dvalishvili circles away.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lotus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch there but Lotus circles away.
Lotus swats away the attempt to clinch by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch.
Lotus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dvalishvili defends it well.
Lotus has managed to clinch.
Lotus is trying to pull guard but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Dvalishvili drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lotus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dvalishvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lotus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch up but Lotus keeps it at a distance.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lotus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dvalishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Lotus circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotus moves in looking to clinch but Dvalishvili pushes him off.
Dvalishvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lotus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lotus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lotus tries to clinch up but Dvalishvili circles away and keeps his distance.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lotus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lotus moves in looking to clinch but Dvalishvili pushes him off.
Lotus swats away the attempt to clinch by Dvalishvili.
Lotus is looking to clinch.
Lotus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lotus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dvalishvili is fending him off so far but Lotus persists. Nope, Dvalishvili circles away and we're back to standing.
Lotus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lotus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Lotus is having none of it.
Lotus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Lotus is having none of it.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch there but Lotus circles away.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch up but Lotus keeps it at a distance.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch there but Lotus circles away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lotus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lotus tries to close the distance and clinch but Dvalishvili swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dvalishvili is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lotus.
Dvalishvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up.
Lotus keeps the fight on the outside.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up but Lotus circles away and keeps his distance.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch.
Lotus swats away the attempt to clinch by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lotus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lotus wants to counter the offense by Dvalishvili and move into the clinch position.
Lotus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dvalishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch but Lotus is avoiding it.
Lotus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lotus circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dvalishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Lotus circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Dvalishvili as Lotus shoots in.
Dvalishvili is looking to counter the offense by Lotus and move into the clinch.
Lotus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lotus tries to clinch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Lotus tries to clinch there but Dvalishvili circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lotus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch up but Lotus keeps it at a distance.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dvalishvili circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dvalishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch but Lotus is avoiding it.
Dvalishvili moves in looking to clinch but Lotus pushes him off.
Lotus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lotus tries to clinch up but Dvalishvili circles away and keeps his distance.
Dvalishvili wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch but Lotus is avoiding it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Lotus moves out of range.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch there but Lotus circles away.
Lotus keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dvalishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Lotus moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dvalishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dvalishvili moves in looking to clinch but Lotus pushes him off.
Lotus tries to clinch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Lotus tries to close the distance and clinch but Dvalishvili swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lotus is looking to clinch but Dvalishvili is avoiding it.
Lotus keeps the fight on the outside.
Lotus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch.
Lotus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dvalishvili tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lotus manages to circle out of the way.
Lotus keeps the fight on the outside.
Lotus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lotus fails to pull guard.
Lotus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dvalishvili is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dvalishvili drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lotus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lotus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lotus is looking to clinch.
Dvalishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Lotus circles away.
Lotus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lotus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dvalishvili keeps the fight on the outside.
Dvalishvili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lotus swats away the attempt to clinch by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch but Lotus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dvalishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dvalishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch but Lotus is avoiding it.
Lotus with the counter takedown but Dvalishvili avoids it easily.
Dvalishvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lotus wants to counter the offense by Dvalishvili and move into the clinch position.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lotus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch but Lotus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lotus tries to clinch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili moves in looking to clinch but Lotus pushes him off.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lotus closes the distance and clinches up with Dvalishvili, looking for a takedown. Lotus pushes Dvalishvili against the cage but Dvalishvili circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lotus forces Dvalishvili back against the cage and clinches.
Dvalishvili gets underhooks to prevent Lotus's takedown attempt.
Lotus wants to take the fight to the mat but Dvalishvili manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lotus gets underhooks to prevent Dvalishvili's takedown attempt.
Lotus has Dvalishvili pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dvalishvili manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dvalishvili drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lotus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lotus is trying to pull guard but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Lotus tries to pull guard but Dvalishvili holds him up against the cage and eventually Lotus drops back down to his feet.
Lotus is trying to drag Dvalishvili to the mat but Dvalishvili just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dvalishvili stops a takedown attempt from Lotus.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dvalishvili wants to take the fight to the mat but Lotus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dvalishvili tries to score a body lock takedown but Lotus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lotus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lotus gets underhooks to prevent Dvalishvili's takedown attempt.
Lotus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dvalishvili prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dvalishvili prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lotus stops a takedown attempt from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili is pressed up against the cage. Lotus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dvalishvili down to the mat. Dvalishvili avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lotus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lotus is looking to clinch but Dvalishvili is avoiding it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lotus moves in looking to clinch but Dvalishvili pushes him off.
As Lotus tries to get set, Dvalishvili tries to push him back and clinch up but Lotus manages to avoid the attempt.
Dvalishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Lotus circles away.
Lotus is looking to clinch.
Lotus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lotus swats away the attempt to clinch by Dvalishvili.
Lotus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lotus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lotus is looking to clinch but Dvalishvili is avoiding it.
Lotus tries to clinch but Dvalishvili is having none of it.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch but Lotus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lotus swats away the attempt to clinch by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lotus is looking to clinch but Dvalishvili is avoiding it.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Lotus moves out of range.
Lotus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch up but Lotus keeps it at a distance.
Lotus fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Lotus moves out of range.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lotus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lotus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lotus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up but Lotus circles away and keeps his distance.
Dvalishvili keeps the fight on the outside.
Dvalishvili tries to counter by clinching up but Lotus breaks away and moves out of range.
Lotus tries to close the distance and clinch but Dvalishvili swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch.
Lotus tries to clinch up.
Lotus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lotus wants it to stay on the feet.
Dvalishvili swats away the attempt to clinch by Lotus.
Lotus is looking to clinch but Dvalishvili is avoiding it.
As Lotus tries to get set, Dvalishvili tries to push him back and clinch up but Lotus manages to avoid the attempt.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up but Lotus circles away and keeps his distance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lotus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lotus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lotus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dvalishvili avoids it really well and circles away.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Lotus is having none of it.
Lotus wants to counter the offense by Dvalishvili and move into the clinch position.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch up but Lotus keeps it at a distance.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up.
Lotus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch.
Lotus tries to clinch there but Dvalishvili circles away.
Lotus doesn't manage to clinch there - Dvalishvili circles away.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Lotus moves out of range.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Lotus moves out of range.
Dvalishvili moves in looking to clinch but Lotus pushes him off.
Dvalishvili keeps the fight on the outside.
Lotus is looking to clinch.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lotus swats away the attempt to clinch by Dvalishvili.
Lotus tries to clinch up.
Lotus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lotus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch.
Lotus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dvalishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch but Lotus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lotus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lotus fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lotus tries to clinch but Dvalishvili is having none of it.
Lotus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lotus doesn't manage to clinch there - Dvalishvili circles away.
Dvalishvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lotus tries to clinch up but Dvalishvili circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Dvalishvili is heads and Lotus is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Lotus wins on points by 1 to 0.
An out of breath Tommy Lotus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Manu Tau (ranked 5123 p4p, 462 weight class) and Koba Dvalishvili (ranked 7203 p4p, 0 weight class). Koba Dvalishvili is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Manu Tau! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Koba Dvalishvili!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dvalishvili moves into the clinch successfully.
Dvalishvili gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tau regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tau (0) vs (2) Dvalishvili
Tau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dvalishvili 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.
Tau is looking for a triangle but Dvalishvili pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dvalishvili avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dvalishvili passes Tau's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvalishvili performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tau really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tau looking for subs from the bottom but Dvalishvili mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Tau (0) vs (5) Dvalishvili
Dvalishvili prevents Tau from getting the reversal.
Dvalishvili controlling his opponent.
Tau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dvalishvili controlling from mount.
Dvalishvili is continuing to stall.
Dvalishvili really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tau working to try and regain half guard.
Dvalishvili controlling the position easily from mount.
Tau regains half guard.
Tau wants to get back to full guard.
Dvalishvili controlling the pace.
Dvalishvili passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tau (0) vs (8) Dvalishvili
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tau prevents Dvalishvili from improving position.
Tau looking for a sweep but Dvalishvili has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tau (0) vs (10) Dvalishvili
Dvalishvili controlling his opponent.
Tau is trying to escape the mount.
Dvalishvili controlling from the full mount.
Tau is looking to get to half guard.
Dvalishvili controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dvalishvili controlling from mount.
Tau is looking to improve his position but Dvalishvili isn't that keen on the idea.
Dvalishvili takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tau is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dvalishvili tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The adventures of Dvalishvili the control monster continue. Boring.
Tau tries to reverse the position but Dvalishvili maintains control.
Dvalishvili controlling the position easily from mount.
Tau bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tau (2) vs (10) Dvalishvili
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili pulls Tau in to control the position.
Tau is looking to advance position but Dvalishvili has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tau (2) vs (14) Dvalishvili
Dvalishvili controlling from mount.
Tau tries to reverse the position but Dvalishvili maintains control.
Dvalishvili takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tau working to try and regain half guard.
Dvalishvili tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More stalling from Dvalishvili.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tau is trying desperately to improve position.
Dvalishvili controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Dvalishvili has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tau gets back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tau wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dvalishvili seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dvalishvili is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dvalishvili with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Dvalishvili is looking to advance position but Tau won't allow it.
Dvalishvili trying to control the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dvalishvili pulls his head out easily.
Tau won't allow Dvalishvili to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dvalishvili controlling the action here.
Tau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tau moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dvalishvili is stalling in the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tau can't keep his opponent in guard - Dvalishvili advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dvalishvili content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dvalishvili not doing much here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dvalishvili.
Tau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tau wants to improve his position but Dvalishvili is controlling well.
Dvalishvili trying to pass the guard but Tau defending well.
Dvalishvili content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tau is looking to get back to full guard here but Dvalishvili has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Tau (2) vs (17) Dvalishvili
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Tau is looking for a sweep.
Dvalishvili is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tau's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tau prevents Dvalishvili from moving into mount.
Tau is looking for a sweep.
Tau gets back to half guard.
Dvalishvili content to control rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tau (2) vs (20) Dvalishvili
Tau tries to reverse the position but Dvalishvili maintains control.
Dvalishvili content just to control the position here.
Tau is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tau is working hard here to advance position.
Dvalishvili controlling the position easily from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tau is desperately trying to improve his position but Dvalishvili has a good base and remains in mount.
Dvalishvili tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dvalishvili controlling from mount.
Tau is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dvalishvili wins on points by 20 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Koba Dvalishvili (ranked 7125 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grey Ape (ranked 5531 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Koba Dvalishvili! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Grey Ape!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dvalishvili moves into the clinch.
Dvalishvili has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ape avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ape wants to take the fight to the mat but Dvalishvili manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ape is trying to drag Dvalishvili to the mat but Dvalishvili just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dvalishvili is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ape pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ape is working for takedown but Dvalishvili is calmly controlling the position for now.
Koba Dvalishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grey Ape.
Dvalishvili looking for a takedown.
Dvalishvili wants to take the fight to the mat but Ape manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ape is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dvalishvili gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dvalishvili goes for a takedown attempt but Ape pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ape is working for takedown but Dvalishvili is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ape goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dvalishvili prevents it.
Dvalishvili has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ape is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ape is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ape goes for a takedown attempt but Dvalishvili pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ape has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dvalishvili is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ape looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Ape tries to get set, Dvalishvili tries to push him back and clinch up but Ape manages to avoid the attempt.
Ape misses with a takedown attempt - Dvalishvili sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ape wants to clinch.
Dvalishvili closes the distance and pushes Ape back into the cage.
Dvalishvili has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ape avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ape is trying to drag Dvalishvili to the mat but Dvalishvili just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ape tries for a takedown but Dvalishvili manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ape is trying to drag Dvalishvili to the mat but Dvalishvili just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dvalishvili has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ape regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dvalishvili (2) vs (0) Ape
Dvalishvili is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dvalishvili has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dvalishvili looking to pass the guard.
Ape can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dvalishvili controls the pace.
Dvalishvili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dvalishvili is pushing down on Ape's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ape is fighting to maintain full guard but Dvalishvili has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ape is looking to control Dvalishvili's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ape avoid being mounted?
Dvalishvili performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dvalishvili is thwarting Ape's attempts to control the position.
Dvalishvili is taking a breather. Ape says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ape trying to hold on to Dvalishvili's head to control him but Dvalishvili postures up.
Dvalishvili is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili'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.
Dvalishvili trying to pass the guard but Ape defending well.
Dvalishvili content to control rather than advance.
Further stalling from Dvalishvili.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ape wants to improve his position but Dvalishvili is controlling well.
Dvalishvili takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dvalishvili is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Ape trying to control but Dvalishvili postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ape is looking for a sweep. Dvalishvili is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dvalishvili controlling the action here.
Dvalishvili is looking to advance position but Ape won't allow it.
Dvalishvili trying to control the pace.
Dvalishvili works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dvalishvili (5) vs (0) Ape
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili controlling from the full mount.
Ape is looking to get to half guard.
Dvalishvili controlling the pace for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ape is trying to escape the mount.
Dvalishvili controlling from mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dvalishvili.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ape tries to hold on but Dvalishvili pushes him away.
Dvalishvili looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dvalishvili continues to hold on tight.
Ape is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dvalishvili controlling his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ape is trying to escape the mount.
Dvalishvili controlling from mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ape is working to get back to half guard.
Dvalishvili sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dvalishvili takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Koba Dvalishvili (ranked 7131 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cebu Chon (ranked 7379 p4p, 545 weight class). Cebu Chon acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Koba Dvalishvili! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cebu Chon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dvalishvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chon tries to clinch up but Dvalishvili circles away and keeps his distance.
Dvalishvili rushes Chon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dvalishvili is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chon jumps guard but Dvalishvili stands there with Chon around his waist. Chon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chon is trying to drag Dvalishvili to the mat but Dvalishvili just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chon jumps guard but Dvalishvili stands there with Chon around his waist. Chon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Koba Dvalishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cebu Chon.
Dvalishvili changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili takes the fight into the clinch.
Chon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chon is pressed up against the cage. Dvalishvili has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chon down to the mat. Chon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chon tries to close the distance and clinch but Dvalishvili swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dvalishvili swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dvalishvili clinches with his opponent.
Chon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dvalishvili gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dvalishvili drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dvalishvili has Chon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dvalishvili prevents it.
Chon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dvalishvili walks away with a smile on his face. Chon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dvalishvili moves into the clinch.
Chon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dvalishvili prevents it.
Chon tries to pull guard but Dvalishvili holds him up against the cage and eventually Chon drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dvalishvili gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dvalishvili has Chon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chon is looking for a takedown.
Dvalishvili changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dvalishvili closes the distance and pushes Chon back into the cage.
Dvalishvili is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dvalishvili has Chon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dvalishvili changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dvalishvili has Chon up against the cage in a clinch.
Dvalishvili is working for takedown but Chon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chon is trying to drag Dvalishvili to the mat but Dvalishvili just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili stops a takedown attempt from Chon.
Dvalishvili goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chon prevents it.
Chon has Dvalishvili pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dvalishvili manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dvalishvili can't get the takedown.
Chon tries to pull guard but Dvalishvili holds him up against the cage and eventually Chon drops back down to his feet.
Dvalishvili gets underhooks to prevent Chon's takedown attempt.
Chon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dvalishvili prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dvalishvili looking for a takedown.
Chon fails to pull guard.
Chon fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili gets underhooks to prevent Chon's takedown attempt.
Dvalishvili is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chon is defending well.
Chon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dvalishvili wants a takedown but no success here.
Dvalishvili drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dvalishvili pushes Chon up against the cage in a clinch.
Chon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dvalishvili after a bit of a struggle.
Dvalishvili goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chon prevents it.
Chon pulls guard.
Chon keeping full guard, as Dvalishvili tries to pass.
Dvalishvili slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chon is adopting a defensive guard.
Dvalishvili is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dvalishvili tries to free his leg and advance position but Chon is retaining full guard.
Chon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dvalishvili controls the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili continues to stall.
Dvalishvili has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chon keeping full guard, as Dvalishvili tries to pass.
Dvalishvili is working hard here to advance position.
Dvalishvili controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dvalishvili pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chon is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dvalishvili is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili tries to free his leg and advance position but Chon is retaining full guard.
Chon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dvalishvili passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dvalishvili (3) vs (0) Chon
Dvalishvili wants to control but Chon is keeping him busy.
Chon seems a little lost for a moment, as Dvalishvili dominates the positioning.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili is looking to take a break and control but Chon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chon struggling a bit here.
Dvalishvili is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dvalishvili is trying to move to mount but Chon reverses beautifully and ends up in Dvalishvili's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dvalishvili (3) vs (2) Chon
Dvalishvili controlling the position.
Dvalishvili on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dvalishvili tries to get out of the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili looking for a sweep. Not yet Dvalishvili, not yet.
Dvalishvili has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dvalishvili 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili seems keen to control Chon's posture.
Chon won't allow Dvalishvili to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dvalishvili holds on and takes a little breather.
Dvalishvili wants to improve his position but instead Chon has moved into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Chon is taking a breather. Dvalishvili says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dvalishvili trying to hold on to Chon's head to control him but Chon postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dvalishvili trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dvalishvili takes the fight on points by 3 to 2. |
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Event:
UPF 5: Blood Soaked Fists
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Okadigbo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Okadigbo throws a combination. McDiddle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Okadigbo stalks McDiddle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McDiddle's face. McDiddle staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Brandon McDiddle has been cut.
Okadigbo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crunch! Okadigbo slams his shin into McDiddle's torso.
McDiddle misses the shot to the body.
Okadigbo unleashes a big counter combination but McDiddle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Okadigbo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Okadigbo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Okadigbo.
McDiddle is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Okadigbo.
Okadigbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDiddle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okadigbo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDiddle sprawls well. McDiddle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Okadigbo gets slowly back to his feet.
As Okadigbo tries to get set, McDiddle tries to push him back and clinch up but Okadigbo manages to avoid the attempt.
Brandon McDiddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akachi Okadigbo.#T1#
Okadigbo shoots in for a double leg but McDiddle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Okadigbo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Okadigbo fails to land the takedown.#CL#
McDiddle has Okadigbo up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McDiddle tries to circle away but Okadigbo has him pinned against the cage.
McDiddle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McDiddle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Okadigbo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Okadigbo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDiddle walks away with a smile on his face. Okadigbo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Okadigbo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDiddle defends it nicely.#T2#
Okadigbo is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDiddle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Okadigbo shoots in looking for a takedown. McDiddle tries to sprawl out of it but Okadigbo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDiddle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like McDiddle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Okadigbo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McDiddle.
Okadigbo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDiddle appears to be looking for a big counter.
McDiddle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Okadigbo.
Okadigbo tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akachi Okadigbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Okadigbo 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akachi Okadigbo!
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