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Event:
BB 7 - Kong vs Helenius
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Roumain lands with a nice body punch.
Delija tries to clinch there but Roumain circles away.
Roumain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Delija's head backwards.
Delija has a takedown stuffed.
Roumain loads up on a big right hand but Delija slips the punch.
Delija ducks under a wild hook from Roumain .
Roumain 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Roumain duly obliges.
Roumain connects with a body shot that sends Delija's belly button to the back.
Delija keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roumain .
Roumain scores with a jab.
Delija dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delija ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been informed that Delija 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.
Nelson Roumain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roumain takes a swing at Delija's ribcage but misses.
Delija fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roumain avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Roumain scores with a body shot.
Roumain seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Roumain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roumain scores with a hook to the body. Delija takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Roumain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Roumain drives through and clinches with Delija against the cage.
Roumain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delija fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nelson Roumain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luka Delija.
Roumain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Roumain fails to land.
Roumain lands a nice uppercut.
Delija goes for a takedown attempt but Roumain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Delija uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roumain .
Delija shoots for a double leg takedown but Roumain sprawls well. He's pushed Delija's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice cross by Roumain .#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delija tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roumain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Delija somewhat.
Delija tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roumain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roumain lands a slapping body shot.
Delija on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roumain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Delija uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roumain .
Roumain tries a low kick but Delija avoids it.
Roumain misses with the combination.
Delija throws a counter combo.
Delija tries to clinch but Roumain moves out of range.
Delija doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roumain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roumain throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Roumain misses the jab.
Nelson Roumain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Roumain closes the distance and pushes Delija back into the cage.
Delija is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roumain to keep the fight standing.
Roumain gets through Delija's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roumain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roumain misses with a punch to the body.
Roumain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Delija or not.
Roumain misses with the head strike.
Roumain avoids the elbow strike from Delija, against the cage.
#BC#
Roumain breaks from the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Delija crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Roumain - the referee stops the clock and Delija gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Roumain . Delija manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Roumain is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Delija instigates a clinch.
Delija is working for takedown but Roumain is calmly controlling the position for now.
Roumain lands a body shot.
Delija fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Delija controlling the action here for a moment.
Roumain stops a takedown attempt from Delija.
Delija looks winded!
Delija is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Roumain is keeping busy.
Roumain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roumain can't find room to land a body shot as Delija controls the action.
Roumain scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Roumain manages to break the clinch.
Roumain scores with a one two! Delija had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Luka Delija has been cut.
Roumain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roumain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roumain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delija moves away.
Delija feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Roumain instigates a clinch.
A short right from Roumain on the inside. #TD2#
Delija jumps guard and drags Roumain to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Roumain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luka Delija's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Roumain catches Delija with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roumain , as that shot connected.
Roumain digs a good body shot into Delija's ribs.
Luka Delija is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delija throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Roumain moves in looking to clinch but Delija pushes him off.
Delija has a takedown stuffed.
Roumain scores with a nice head shot.
Roumain misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delija dives in for a single leg takedown but Roumain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roumain lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Roumain .
Roumain lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Roumain drops Delija with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Delija looks back up at him and smiles so Roumain waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Delija is rocked!
Delija is breathing heavily.#T1#
Roumain lands a body shot.
Delija is still on wobbly legs! Can Roumain finish him?
Delija looks up at the clock. Bad move! Roumain lands a right hand from hell, dropping Delija. Roumain pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nelson Roumain !
A very excited looking Nelson Roumain rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
BLAZE BROTHERS 2
Date: Aug 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Delija will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nasmfus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Delija paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Nasmfus tries to get set, Delija tries to push him back and clinch up but Nasmfus manages to avoid the attempt.
Nasmfus misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Delija counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Delija trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delija is fighting to break Nasmfus's control of his arms but Nasmfus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Delija wants to control from the top but Nasmfus keeps moving.
Nasmfus has a closed guard, preventing Delija from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasmfus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delija is one step ahead there.
Nasmfus pulls Delija in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Delija wants to get up but he can't break Nasmfus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Delija circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nasmfus shoots in looking for a takedown. Delija tries to sprawl out of it but Nasmfus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Delija manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nasmfus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nasmfus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Delija is fending him off so far but Nasmfus persists. Nope, Delija circles away and we're back to standing.
Luka Delija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bsmds Nasmfus.
Delija fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nasmfus avoids it really well and circles away.
Delija moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNasmfus.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nasmfus shoots in for a takedown but Delija shows good takedown defense.
Delija tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nasmfus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Delija somewhat.
Nasmfus is looking to clinch but Delija is avoiding it.
Nasmfus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nasmfus wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Delija scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Nasmfus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nasmfus is not content to let Delija control the position.
Nasmfus gets back to half guard.#T3#
Delija not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Delija trying to pass the guard but Nasmfus defending well. #SUB#
Delija is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Delija is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Delija is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nasmfus won't allow Delija to pass to mount.
Delija trying to advance position but Nasmfus counters by regaining guard.
Nasmfus keeping moving, preventing Delija from controlling successfully.
Delija is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delija is looking to stand up but Nasmfus won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Delija dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Delija stuffs the takedown.
Delija lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nasmfus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nasmfus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Delija as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Delija has closed the distance and engaged Nasmfus in a clinch.
Delija avoiding damage.
Delija tries to pull guard but Nasmfus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Delija decides to pull guard.
Delija working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nasmfus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasmfus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Luka Delija overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nasmfus is looking to work some ground and pound but Delija has wrist control.
Delija keeping moving, preventing Nasmfus from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Delija throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Nasmfus trying to control the position from guard on top but Delija is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delija working a defensive guard here.
Nasmfus won't allow Delija to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nasmfus tries to clinch up.
Nasmfus tries to clinch but Delija is having none of it.
Nasmfus connects with a high kick. #T2##CL#
Delija has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nasmfus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Delija after a bit of a struggle.
Luka Delija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bsmds Nasmfus.
Nasmfus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Delija is defending well.
Nasmfus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Delija stalling the fight.
Nasmfus wants to take the fight to the mat but Delija manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Delija's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luka Delija is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delija shoots for a double leg takedown but Nasmfus sprawls well. He's pushed Delija's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Delija has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Delija jumps guard.
Delija looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nasmfus is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Nasmfus advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Nasmfus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delija tries to buck Nasmfus off but Nasmfus is having none of it.
Delija might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Delija can't do much from the bottom here.
Delija on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Delija tries to get out of the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Delija tries to buck Nasmfus off but Nasmfus is having none of it.
Nasmfus wants to control but Delija is keeping him busy.
Delija can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delija sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Delija dominated that second round.
That's time! Delija's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Delija as Nasmfus shoots in.
Nasmfus fails with the takedown#CL#
and Delija moves into the clinch.
Delija is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nasmfus can do to turn this around?#BC#
Delija manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Delija moves into the clinch.
Delija is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nasmfus is defending well.
Nasmfus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Delija just stands there and leans against the cage.
Luka Delija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bsmds Nasmfus.#BC#
Delija escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Delija with that takedown attempt.
Nasmfus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasmfus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nasmfus just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDelija.
Nasmfus wants to clinch.
Delija changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1##CL2#
Nasmfus has Delija up against the cage in a clinch.
Delija jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nasmfus walks away with a smile on his face. Delija gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Delija has closed the distance and engaged Nasmfus in a clinch.
Nasmfus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Delija drags the fight down to the ground.
Nasmfus trying to control the position from guard on top but Delija is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Delija is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nasmfus defends well.
Delija working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Delija lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Delija wants to get up but he can't break Nasmfus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Delija wants to control from the top but Nasmfus keeps moving.
Nasmfus trying to control the position.
Delija sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nasmfus's guard.
Bsmds Nasmfus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nasmfus tries to roll over but Delija keeps him under control.
Delija slips a nice elbow through Nasmfus's hands, connecting with Nasmfus's forehead.
Nasmfus wants to get back to full guard.
Delija moves into full mount! Nasmfus won't be happy about that!
Delija trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Nasmfus tries to hold on but Delija postures up.
Delija looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Delija is working for a guillotine from mount but Nasmfus frees his head quite easily.
Delija thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Luka Delija is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You get the feeling that Nasmfus really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luka Delija showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Delija 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Luka Delija!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Luka Delija!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Luka Delija!
Luka Delija wins by unanimous decision!
Luka Delija thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C4 - XXXII - Williams v Diesel
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Zemlya connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Delija momentarily.
Delija keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zemlya.#CL#
Zemlya closes the distance and clinches.
Zemlya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zemlya misses with a punch on the inside.
Zemlya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zemlya misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Zemlya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Delija displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zemlya up against the cage.
Delija blocking some punches.
Zemlya swings wildly with an uppercut but Delija uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delija blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Zemlya.
Delija wants a takedown but no success here.
A short left from Zemlya.
Zemlya keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Delija's efforts to push away.
Zemlya is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Zemlya misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Zemlya.
Delija is trying to pull guard but Zemlya has him pressed against the cage.
Malaya Zemlya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luka Delija.
Zemlya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zemlya prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zemlya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Delija blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zemlya as Delija tries to tie him up.
Zemlya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delija backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemlya.
Zemlya pushes Delija back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zemlya lands with a right to the head.
Zemlya tries a body shot but Delija blocks it.
Zemlya lands a shot to the body.
Delija takes a shot to the head.
Zemlya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zemlya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Delija blocking some punches.
Zemlya working aggressively here.
Zemlya digs a right hand underneath Delija's ribcage. Delija let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Zemlya.
Delija looks winded!
Zemlya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delija fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zemlya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zemlya lands a nice uppercut.
Zemlya swings wildly with an uppercut but Delija uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delija tries to pull guard but Zemlya holds him up against the cage and eventually Delija drops back down to his feet.
Delija is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zemlya pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zemlya lands with a light punch inside.
Zemlya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Delija is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zemlya is defending well.
Delija lands a nice uppercut.
Zemlya gets through Delija's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Delija's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zemlya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zemlya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delija backwards.
Zemlya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zemlya throws a head punch that misses.
Zemlya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delija.
Delija jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zemlya walks away with a smile on his face. Delija gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zemlya throws a series of punches but Delija moves out of range.
Delija has his takedown stuffed
and Zemlya counters with a nice uppercut.
Zemlya tests Delija's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zemlya catches Delija with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#Delija is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delija is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Zemlya doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Delija crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Delija's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malaya Zemlya!
Malaya Zemlya tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
VKT Top 8 (155 & 205) Finals
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delija uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yakamito.
Delija is looking to counter punch.
Yakamito misses with a left hand
and Delija connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yakamito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Delija throws out the jab.
Yakamito throws a poor cross that misses
and Delija counters with a straight right hand.
Yakamito scores with a sloppy right hand. Delija should have avoided that one.
Delija thows a left - swing and a miss!
Delija loads up on a big right hand but Yakamito slips the punch.
Yakamito lands a jab to the nose.
Delija avoids the head kick by Yakamito.
Yakamito looks to throw the jab but Delija is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Delija.
Delija moves out of range of the strikes.
Delija scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yakamito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yakamito misses with a left hand
and Delija counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yakamito scores with a jab. Delija acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Delija steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yakamito.#T1#
Delija uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yakamito.
Delija ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yakamito throws an off balance right hand
and Delija counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yakamito looks to land a left hand but Delija moved out of range nicely.
Delija feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Delija uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakamito.
Yakamito misses with a hook. Delija ducked under it nicely.
Delija misses with a hook.
Delija keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delija takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yakamito throws a head kick that misses.
Yakamito 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.
Yakamito throws a lazy uppercut
and Delija counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yakamito throws a lazy right hand but Delija sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Delija misses the target.
Delija avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Yakamito misses the target.
Delija appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yakamito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delija manages to avoid it.
Yakamito misses with a wild body shot.
Delija went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Yakamito throws a jab when Delija was well out of range.
It looked like Delija was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yakamito.
Yakamito looks to land a right hand but Delija moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delija lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yakamito at a distance.
Yakamito misses with a hook
enabling Delija to counter with a crisp jab.
Delija gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yakamito.
Yakamito throws a poor cross that misses
and Delija counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Delija takes the fight into the clinch.
Delija leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Yakamito breaks from the clinch.
Delija connects with a body shot that sends Yakamito's belly button to the back.
Yakamito drops his hands momentarily and Delija takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yakamito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Delija counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Yakamito is rocked!
Yakamito throws an off balance right hand
and Delija makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Delija cracks Yakamito with an open hand slap.
Yakamito is still on wobbly legs! Can Delija finish him?
Yakamito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luka Delija will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yakamito avoids the head kick by Delija.
Yakamito seems to have recovered his senses.
Yakamito tests Delija's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Yakamito.
Yakamito throws a jab when Delija was well out of range.
Yakamito staying out of range there.
Luka Delija is winning the standup battle so far.
Yakamito throws a poor cross that misses
and Delija counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've been informed that Yakamito has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Yakamito.
Delija swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Delija swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yakamito uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Delija with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yakamito to score with a decent uppercut.
Yakamito throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delija throws a head kick that Yakamito semi-blocks.
Delija ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot by Yakamito.
Delija defending well as Yakamito loads up on a big left hand.
Delija misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yakamito.
Yakamito throws out a counter right but Delija avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Yakamito bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yakamito looks to score with a jab to the body but Delija is just out of range.
Yakamito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delija is looking to counter punch.
Yakamito looks for the body kick but Delija saw that one coming.
Yakamito just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDelija.
Delija slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Delija tries to close the distance and clinch but Yakamito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Delija bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yakamito throws a jab but it's blocked by Delija.
Delija moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yakamito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yakamito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delija. Yakamito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delija avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yakamito throws a solid leg kick but Delija takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yakamito.
Michael Yakamito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Yakamito throws a head kick but Delija moves out of range.
Yakamito scores with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Delija.
Yakamito misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakamito misses with a straight left.
Delija throws a head kick but Yakamito moves out of range.
Yakamito swings for the body but Delija moves out of range.
Delija throws a good cross that connects.
Yakamito throws a sloppy head kick and Delija moves out of range easily.
Yakamito throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Delija to counter with a crisp jab.
Yakamito misses with a hook
letting Delija counter with a right hand.
Delija turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delija thuds a left hand into Yakamito's body.
Yakamito misses with a body shot.
Delija lands with a right hand.
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 Luka Delija will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Yakamito throws an overhand right that lands on Delija's shoulder, as Delija tries to avoid the shot.
Michael Yakamito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luka Delija is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Delija takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Delija tests Yakamito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yakamito stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Yakamito misses its intended target.
A big right from Yakamito misses.
Yakamito takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yakamito misses with a body punch
and Delija connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Delija uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yakamito.
Yakamito takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab from Yakamito.
Yakamito misses with a lunging right hand
and Yakamito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Yakamito misses
and Delija counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Delija slips under a jab.
Yakamito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delija was well out of range. Poor timing from Yakamito.#T1#
Yakamito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yakamito moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A punch lands to the side of Delija 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Delija lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Yakamito misses.
A big left from Yakamito misses.
Yakamito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delija manages to avoid it.
Delija half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yakamito misses with an uppercut
and Delija counters with a nice uppercut.
Yakamito misses with a hook.
Delija swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Delija takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yakamito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Delija throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Yakamito.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delija steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yakamito.
Delija avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yakamito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Yakamito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Delija misses the target.
Yakamito throws out a loose jab but Delija uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Delija counters with a quick kick to the body but Yakamito blocks it.
Yakamito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delija moves away.
Yakamito misses with a body punch
letting Delija counter with a right hand.
Yakamito tries to land a leg kick but Delija saw it coming and moves away.
Delija uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakamito.
Delija takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yakamito 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.
Delija moves out of range as Yakamito strikes.
Delija checks a leg kick nicely.
Delija slips a jab from Yakamito.
A counter left hand to the body from Delija misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delija lands with a hook. Yakamito tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Delija scores with a shot to the body.
Delija dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yakamito. That did some damage!
Yakamito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Yakamito.
Well Delija 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Delija!
Luka Delija decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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BYS MMA: 4
Date: Jun 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Lovric.
Delija throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delija tests Lovric's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lovric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lovric is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Delija.
A big left from Delija misses.
Lovric rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Delija moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Delija chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lovric can pounce on him.
Delija throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lovric is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Delija misses its intended target.
Delija missing with a left hand there. Lovric was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Delija just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLovric.
Lovric lands a high kick!
Delija ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lovric moves away.
Delija waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lovric.
Delija avoids the body shot from Lovric.
Delija ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lovric moves away.
Lovric slips under a jab from Delija.
Delija throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Delija throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lovric shoots in for a takedown but Delija shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Delija throws the left hand but Lovric avoids the punch easily.
Lovric throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delija sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lovric ducks under a wild hook from Delija.
Lovric is trying hard to land a takedown here. Delija sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Delija looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lovric moves out of range as Delija strikes.
No luck for Lovric with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stipe Lovric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delija throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lovric sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lovric tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Delija manages to circle out of the way.
Delija throws a body punch but Lovric moves out of range.
A big right from Delija misses.
Lovric wants to clinch up but Delija keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Delija.
Good exchange - Delija coming out on top.
Delija looks to score with a jab to the body but Lovric is just out of range.
Lovric is looking to counter the offense by Delija and move into the clinch.
Delija fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lovric manages to avoid it.#T2#
Lovric takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD#
Lovric looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovric trying to control the action but Delija is working from the bottom.
Delija wants to get back to his feet.
Lovric trying to control the action but Delija is working from the bottom.
Lovric is taking a breather. Delija 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.#T3#
Lovric trying to pass the guard but Delija defending well. #SUB#
Lovric looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lovric wants to control but Delija is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lovric misses with a low kick as Delija jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Delija on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lovric uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Delija.
Delija throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Lovric was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Delija.
Lovric shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Delija but Delija pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lovric has Delija up against the cage in a clinch.
Lovric blocks an uppercut.
Delija lands with a light punch inside.
Lovric wants to stall.
Delija lands a left hand.
Delija working aggressively here.
Delija swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lovric blocking some punches.
Delija throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Delija dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Delija pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Lovric manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Delija on his heels. He'll look to pass Delija's guard now, I'm sure.
Lovric controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lovric is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #ES2#
Delija uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovric gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Delija.#CL#
Lovric gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Delija swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Delija is pressed up against the cage. Lovric has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Delija down to the mat. Delija avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stipe Lovric is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Lovric shoots in for a takedown but Delija shows good takedown defense.
Delija thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Lovric gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Delija fails to land.
Delija has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delija.
Delija misses with a punch on the inside.
Delija misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Delija.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delija.
Delija swings wildly with an uppercut but Lovric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delija wants to stall.
Lovric has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Delija is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stipe Lovric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lovric tries to pull guard but Delija forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Delija misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Lovric breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Lovric tries to clinch but Delija is having none of it. #TD#
Lovric darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Delija manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovric moves away from the strike by Delija.
Lovric is looking to clinch.
Delija thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luka Delija seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lovric fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Lovric with that takedown attempt.
Lovric displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Delija throws out the jab.
Delija lands an overhand right.
Lovric uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Delija.#T3#
Delija is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lovric.
Delija throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delija lunges at Lovric with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lovric's hand.
Lovric avoids the body shot from Delija.
Delija scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Delija misses the target.
Delija throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lovric ducks under a wild hook from Delija.#CL#
Lovric drives through and clinches with Delija against the cage.
#BC2#
Delija manages to break the clinch.
Delija fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lovric manages to avoid it.
Delija keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Delija thuds his right hand into Lovric's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Lovric bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Delija bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#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!
Lovric will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lovric is defended easily by Delija.
Delija looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Delija closes the distance and clinches.
Delija throws a punch but it's blocked by Lovric.
Lovric is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Delija to keep the fight standing.
Delija tries a body shot but Lovric blocks it.
Lovric is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Delija is keeping busy.
Lovric tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Delija misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Lovric gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Delija regains guard.
#ES2#
Delija kicks Lovric off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Delija showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Delija circles away from the clinch attempt.
Delija digs a good body shot into Lovric's ribs.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Delija tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lovric tries to circle away but Delija has him pinned against the cage.
Lovric jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Delija walks away with a smile on his face. Lovric gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Delija throws a nice looking combination but Lovric bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Delija fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lovric tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Lovric tries to keep at a distance but Delija has taken the fight into the clinch.
Delija working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delija softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Delija pressing his opponent against the cage.
Delija misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Lovric tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Delija just stands there and leans against the cage.
Delija misses with the head strike.
Lovric's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lovric blocking some punches.
Lovric can't break the clinch.
Delija throws a head punch that misses.
Lovric is looking to break free of the clinch but Delija has double underhooks.
Delija misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Delija's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Delija throws a big shot that misses.
Lovric moves out of range as Delija strikes.#TD#
Lovric closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lovric lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Delija pushes Lovric off and scrambles back to his feet.
Luka Delija is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delija misses with an uppercut.
Lovric tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Delija swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stipe Lovric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lovric shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Delija as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Delija misses.
Lovric is looking for a counter combo.
Delija fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lovric fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Delija misses the target.
Delija misses with a body shot.
Delija misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lovric.
#CL2#
Delija moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Delija fails to land.
Delija doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lovric tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Delija just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Delija misses with a punch to the body.
Delija tries to work over Lovric's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Delija tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delija working aggressively here.
Lovric is trying to break free.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Delija takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Lovric breaks from the clinch.
Delija takes a swing at Lovric's ribcage but misses.
Delija stuffs the takedown attempt from Lovric. Lovric gets slowly back to his feet.
Lovric ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Delija swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lovric moves out of range as Delija strikes.
Delija throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lovric counters with a big head kick but Delija shrugs it off.
Luka Delija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Lovric misses with a wild body shot.
Lovric defending well as Delija loads up on a big left hand.
Luka Delija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Delija throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Lovric counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lovric.
Lovric jumps guard but Delija turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lovric blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delija.
Lovric is stalling here.
Delija taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Lovric breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lovric fails with a takedown attempt.
Delija thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lovric attempts a counter takedown but Delija avoids it well and moves away.
Delija throws a body shot but no joy.
Stipe Lovric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lovric throws a nice looking combination but Delija bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luka Delija comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Delija has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Delija! |
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