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Event:
C301: Queiroz vs Gora
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Palmotic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Palmotic.
St. Gough closes the distance looking to clinch
and Palmotic counters with a straight right hand.
St. Gough cracks a nice hook into Palmotic's ribs.#CL2#
St. Gough has Palmotic up against the cage in a clinch.
St. Gough gets through Palmotic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St. Gough or not.
St. Gough has a couple of punches blocked by Palmotic.
St. Gough leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Palmotic manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic scores with a push kick.
Danga de danga de dang - St. Gough scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmotic staying out of range there.
Palmotic half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - St. Gough looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
St. Gough moves to clinch but Palmotic breaks away
and Palmotic counters with a stiff right hand.
St. Gough throws an overhand right that lands on Palmotic's shoulder, as Palmotic tries to avoid the shot.
Palmotic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been told by Palmotic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
St. Gough looks to land a left hand but Palmotic moved out of range nicely.
Palmotic throwing a counter right hand but St. Gough manages to avoid it.
St. Gough waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palmotic.
Palmotic tried to counter with a leg kick but St. Gough avoided it.
St. Gough wants to clinch up but Palmotic keeps it at a distance.#KD#
Palmotic cracks St. Gough with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Palmotic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning St. Gough to stand back up!#ROC#St. Gough is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tristan St. Gough has been cut.
Palmotic slips under a jab.
St. Gough is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmotic finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St. Gough tries to clinch up but Palmotic circles away and keeps his distance.
Palmotic throws a quick head kick that knocks St. Gough silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Palmotic is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hrvoje Palmotic!
A relieved looking Hrvoje Palmotic 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:
C296: Marley vs Lehto II
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Jab by Haden.
Palmotic missing with a left hand there. Haden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haden attempts a counter takedown but Palmotic avoids it well and moves away.
Haden throws a jab but it's blocked by Palmotic.
Palmotic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Haden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Palmotic doesn't seem phased though.
Haden shoots in for a takedown but Palmotic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Haden takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab from Palmotic misses.
Palmotic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haden throws a lazy uppercut
and Haden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Haden is defended easily by Palmotic.
Haden moves out of range as Palmotic throws a body kick.
#T1#
Nice shot lands for Haden.
Haden digs a good hook to Palmotic's body.
Haden avoids a kick to the body.
Haden throws a body punch but Palmotic moves out of range.
Palmotic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haden loads up on a big right hand but Palmotic slips the punch.
Palmotic misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Haden counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Haden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Palmotic is looking to improve his position.
Haden trying to control the pace.
Haden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Haden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Haden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haden frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haden lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Palmotic tries to lock up and control but Haden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Haden 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.
Palmotic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Haden haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Palmotic is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Haden is staying active.
Haden landing shots from mount.
Haden controlling from mount.
Palmotic is squirming around, avoiding Haden's attempts to control the action.
Haden landing strikes from the mount and Palmotic is in trouble!
Haden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Haden cracks Palmotic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Palmotic wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Haden.
#T4#
Haden content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Palmotic looks a forlorn figure.
Haden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Haden breaks from Palmotic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haden throws some wild stikes that Palmotic manages to avoid easily.
Haden postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Palmotic looks a forlorn figure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
ZaDarius Haden 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#
Haden dips to his left and cracks Palmotic with an uppercut!
Palmotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Haden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haden misses with a hook. Palmotic ducked under it nicely.
Haden staying out of range there.
Palmotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haden scores with a decent looking hook.
Palmotic throws a push kick but Haden slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haden.
Haden feinted with a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haden. Palmotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haden throws a good cross that connects.
Haden misses the body punch
and Palmotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Palmotic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Palmotic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hrvoje Palmotic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Palmotic is fending him off so far but Haden persists. Nope, Palmotic circles away and we're back to standing.
Palmotic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haden moves out of range of the body kick from Palmotic.
Palmotic avoids the body shot from Haden.
Palmotic throws a hook but Haden blocks it.
Haden missing with a left hand there. Palmotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palmotic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haden at a distance.
Haden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Haden connects with a single shot there.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haden moves out of range of the body kick.
Palmotic throws out a leg kick but Haden moves out of range and Palmotic only half commits.
Haden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Palmotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Haden.
Haden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palmotic.
Haden moves out of range of the body kick from Palmotic.
Haden feinted with a counter takedown.
Haden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haden misses with a hook. Palmotic ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmotic misses with a hook.
Haden misses with a looping right.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Palmotic thows a leg kick but Haden checks it
and Haden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Palmotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haden.
Haden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Palmotic on the side of the head.
ZaDarius Haden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haden on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Palmotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palmotic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palmotic can do to turn this around?
Palmotic misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Haden counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Haden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Haden is looking to work some ground and pound but Palmotic has wrist control.
Palmotic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haden stays in close to Palmotic's body and controls the position. #T4#
Palmotic working a defensive guard here.
Palmotic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haden is one step ahead there.
Haden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haden is working Palmotic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haden trying to control but Palmotic is working from the bottom.
Haden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Palmotic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 ZaDarius Haden 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Palmotic 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.
Hrvoje Palmotic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palmotic moves out of range as Haden strikes.#TD#
Haden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Palmotic wants to control but Haden postures up.
The ground and pound from Haden seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Palmotic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haden passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Palmotic!
Haden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Palmotic can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden controlling from the full mount.
Haden thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T1#
Haden raining down shots from the mount!
Haden with the ground and pound from mount.
Haden lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Palmotic 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.
Palmotic wants to hold on but Haden pushes him away.
Haden with shots to the head and body - Palmotic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Haden looking to ground and pound but Palmotic is blocking nicely.
Haden controlling the pace for now.
Palmotic is in a horrible position here. Haden smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Haden lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Haden working Palmotic over with strikes here.
Palmotic wants to hold on but Haden pushes him away.
Haden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Palmotic is looking to escape.
Haden sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Haden working the ground and pound effectively.
Haden landing shots from mount. #T3#
Palmotic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Haden tries to control but Palmotic wriggling away.
Haden with good strikes from the mount here!
Haden tries to control but Palmotic wriggling away.
Haden lands a big elbow.
Haden landing punches.
Haden breaks from Palmotic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Palmotic is squirming around, avoiding Haden's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Haden postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Palmotic looks a forlorn figure.
Haden working the ground and pound effectively.
Haden controlling the pace for now.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haden scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Palmotic?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haden lands a couple of good shots and Palmotic has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Haden controlling well, preventing Palmotic from escaping the position.
Haden biding his time, controlling Palmotic.
And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haden, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
A very excited looking ZaDarius Haden 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:
C291: Lehto vs Marley
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Vitalik thuds his right hand into Palmotic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vitalik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vitalik dives in for a single leg takedown but Palmotic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Palmotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vitalik missing with a left hand there. Palmotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palmotic misses the jab.
Vitalik ducks under a wild hook from Palmotic.
Vitalik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A left lands for Vitalik.
Musa Vitalik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitalik lands a slapping body shot.
Vitalik scores with the left hand. Palmotic knows he should have avoided that one.
Vitalik moves out of range of the strikes.
And Vitalik tries to counter it with a takedown but Palmotic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vitalik defending well as Palmotic loads up on a big left hand.
Palmotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vitalik.
Vitalik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Palmotic avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Vitalik throws a hook but Palmotic avoids it easily.
As Vitalik backs away, Palmotic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Palmotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmotic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vitalik misses with a wild body shot.
Palmotic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vitalik.
Vitalik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vitalik avoids a kick to the body.
Palmotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vitalik.
Palmotic looks to land a left hand but Vitalik moved out of range nicely.
Vitalik feints the counter takedown.
Vitalik blocks a jab.#T2#
Vitalik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vitalik. Palmotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palmotic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Palmotic lunges at Vitalik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vitalik's hand.
Vitalik 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!
Palmotic looks to land a body kick but Vitalik moved away.
And Vitalik tries to counter it with a takedown but Palmotic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Palmotic throws a sloppy head kick and Vitalik moves out of range easily.
Palmotic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Palmotic gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Vitalik counters with a shoot takedown. Palmotic fights it but they end up in guard.
Vitalik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palmotic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitalik is fighting to break Palmotic's control of his arms but Palmotic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Palmotic keeping full guard, as Vitalik tries to pass.
Vitalik stands and throws Palmotic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Vitalik.
Palmotic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Vitalik throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vitalik looking to finish Palmotic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Palmotic!
Vitalik with a couple of short strikes.
Vitalik scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Palmotic?
#T4#
Vitalik looking to ground and pound but Palmotic is blocking nicely.
Vitalik with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#Palmotic is rocked!
Vitalik cracks Palmotic with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musa Vitalik! |
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Event:
SYN 1059 Diggs vs Khan
Date: Mar 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Bradock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Decent striking displayed by Palmotic there.
Palmotic misses with the body kick
and Bradock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bradock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bradock misses with a combination
and Palmotic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bradock's knee momentarily.
Palmotic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bradock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bradock misses with an uppercut. Palmotic saw that one coming.
Bradock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bradock misses with a right hand
letting Palmotic counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Loratcho Bradock has been cut.
Bradock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Palmotic lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmotic scores with the left hand. Bradock knows he should have avoided that one.
Palmotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradock is just out of range.
Bradock throws a big shot that misses.
Palmotic throws the kick towards the body but Bradock avoids it.#T1#
Bradock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Palmotic dips to his left and cracks Bradock with an uppercut!#CL2#
Palmotic moves into the clinch.
Bradock looking to throw knees to the head but Palmotic is blocking nicely.
Palmotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmotic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palmotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Bradock controls his hands.
Bradock trying to land knees to the body.
Bradock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Palmotic.
Bradock misses with an elbow strike.
Palmotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmotic misses with a punch on the inside.
Palmotic misses with a punch to the body.
Bradock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right handed body shot lands from Bradock.
#T2#
Palmotic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Palmotic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bradock backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradock throws an elbow that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bradock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Palmotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bradock's elbow.
Palmotic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bradock scores with a knee to the head.
Bradock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palmotic.
Palmotic can't find room to land a body shot as Bradock controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Palmotic.
Palmotic lands a hook that snaps the head of Bradock backwards.
Palmotic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palmotic dodges an elbow strike from Bradock.
Bradock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Palmotic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bradock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palmotic.
Palmotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Bradock controls his hands.
Palmotic scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Palmotic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bradock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palmotic can't find room to land a body shot as Bradock controls the action.
Bradock misses with an elbow strike.
Bradock blocks a body shot from Palmotic.
Palmotic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bradock.
Bradock missing with knees to the body.
Palmotic misses with the head strike.
Bradock missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bradock throws an elbow but misses.
Palmotic throws a punch but it's blocked by Bradock.
Good body shot from Palmotic.
Palmotic tries to work over Bradock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palmotic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bradock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bradock.
Bradock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Palmotic is keeping busy.#T4#
Palmotic working aggressively here.
Palmotic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Palmotic presses Bradock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Palmotic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bradock backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradock lands an elbow inside.
Palmotic has a couple of punches blocked by Bradock.
Good body shot from Palmotic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmotic.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bradock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Palmotic fails to land.
Palmotic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Palmotic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Palmotic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Palmotic tries to throw a body punch but Bradock avoids it by throwing Palmotic back against the cage.
Bradock prevents a body shot from Palmotic.
Bradock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palmotic lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hrvoje Palmotic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Loratcho Bradock'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#
Palmotic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Palmotic with a jab.
Bradock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Palmotic's head backwards.
Palmotic misses with a body kick.
Bradock scores with a hook.
Bradock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Palmotic lands with a good body shot.
Palmotic tries to clinch but Bradock is having none of it.
Bradock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Palmotic tries to land a front kick but Bradock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bradock moves out of range as Palmotic throws a body kick.
Bradock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Palmotic is looking to land body kicks.
Palmotic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Bradock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Palmotic lands with a nice body kick. #KD2#
Palmotic lands a big head kick that sends Bradock tumbling to the mat! Palmotic takes a step backwards and waves Bradock back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Bradock is rocked!
Bradock thumps Palmotic with a low kick.
Bradock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Palmotic finds it's way round the side to connect with Bradock's head.
Oh Bradock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palmotic feints and then cracks Bradock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bradock down.
Bradock seems to have got his legs back now.
Palmotic cracks Bradock on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bradock falls backwards against the cage. Palmotic follows up with more strikes that drop Bradock to his knees. Palmotic keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bradock! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Palmotic!
Hrvoje Palmotic thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SYN 1053 Todd vs Diggs III
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Palmotic lunges at Bautista with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bautista's hand. #CUT#It looks like Drax Bautista has been cut.#KD#
Palmotic drops Bautista with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bautista looks back up at him and smiles so Palmotic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Bautista is rocked!
Palmotic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Palmotic throws a right hand that misses
and Bautista counters with a straight right hand.
Bautista is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmotic finish him?
Palmotic works Bautista's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmotic thumps Bautista with a low kick.
Bautista seems to have recovered his senses.
Palmotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Bautista.
Bautista let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Palmotic.
Palmotic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bautista walks into a jab.
Palmotic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bautista throws a jab but it's blocked by Palmotic.
Palmotic misses with an uppercut
and Bautista counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Palmotic misses with a hook. Bautista ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Bautista on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bautista scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bautista.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmotic thows a leg kick but Bautista checks it
and Bautista cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Palmotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palmotic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bautista's head backwards.
Palmotic misses with a hook to the body
and Bautista counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Palmotic misses with a hook.
Bautista throws out a counter right but Palmotic avoids it with no problem.
Palmotic staying out of range there.
Bautista avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bautista swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Palmotic misses the jab.
Bautista looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bautista misses with a hook. Palmotic ducked under it nicely.
Palmotic misses with a jab to the body
and Bautista counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Palmotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Bautista misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bautista misses with a kick to the body
and Palmotic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Palmotic throws a lazy body kick
and Bautista cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palmotic throws a body kick that misses
letting Bautista counter with a right hand. #KD#
Palmotic lands a big right hand that sends Bautista crashing to the mat! Palmotic stays standing though and waves Bautista back to his feet!#T3#
Palmotic punishes Bautista's body with a nice straight punch.
Bautista takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bautista appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bautista has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Palmotic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bautista checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Palmotic.
As Bautista backs away, Palmotic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Palmotic misses with a head kick.
Bautista slips a jab from Palmotic.
Palmotic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Palmotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bautista keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Bautista takes a jab right on the kisser.
Palmotic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bautista appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Palmotic throws a solid leg kick but Bautista takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Palmotic.
Bautista throws out a counter right but Palmotic avoids it with no problem.
Bautista avoids a kick to the body.
Palmotic throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Palmotic.
Bautista avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Bautista on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Palmotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Palmotic 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!
Palmotic throws a right hand that misses
letting Bautista counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hrvoje Palmotic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drax Bautista's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Palmotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Bautista counters with a nice uppercut.
Palmotic throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Bautista misses.
Bautista connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Palmotic misses with a right hand
and Bautista counters with a right hand to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bautista.
Palmotic with the inside leg kick.
Hrvoje Palmotic is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic misses with an uppercut
letting Bautista counter with a right hand.
Palmotic misses the body punch
and Bautista finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Palmotic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Bautista looks to throw the jab but Palmotic is out of range.
Bautista takes one on the button.
Palmotic throws a hook but Bautista avoids it easily.
Palmotic takes a swing at Bautista's ribcage but misses.
Bautista checks the leg kick nicely there.
Palmotic scores with a spinning back kick!
Bautista throws a body shot but no joy.
Palmotic misses with a kick to the body
and Palmotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palmotic misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Bautista throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Bautista misses.
Palmotic misses with a kick to the body
letting Bautista counter with a right hand.
Palmotic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Palmotic throws a body kick that misses
and Bautista counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Palmotic misses the body punch
and Bautista cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmotic misses with a hook to the body
and Bautista connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palmotic looks to throw a body kick
and Bautista cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palmotic looks to land a combination. Bautista sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
Bautista jabs Palmotic right on the nose. Palmotic blinks but takes it well.
Palmotic throws a body punch but Bautista moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palmotic. Bautista does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bautista looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Palmotic throws a leg kick
and Bautista counters with an outside leg kick.
Palmotic misses with a kick to the body.
Palmotic loads up on a big right hand but Bautista slips the punch.
Palmotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bautista throws out the jab.
Palmotic throws a right hand that misses
and Bautista counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Palmotic misses with an uppercut.
Bautista tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#KD#
Palmotic cracks Bautista with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bautista looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Palmotic finish him?
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!
Palmotic throws a combination that misses
enabling Bautista to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Bautista finds it's target.
Palmotic lands the left hand.
A lazy body kick from Palmotic
and Bautista counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bautista.
Palmotic moves out of range as Bautista strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Drax Bautista will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Drax Bautista's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Palmotic swings widly with a right hand
and Palmotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palmotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Bautista counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bautista walks into a left hand.
Palmotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bautista fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#KD#
Palmotic cracks Bautista with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Palmotic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bautista to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmotic pushes Bautista away with a front kick.
Palmotic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bautista counters with a stiff right hand.
Bautista is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palmotic.
Palmotic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Palmotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Bautista is just out of range.
Palmotic misses with a left hand
and Bautista counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palmotic wants to land a leg kick but Bautista is out of range.
Bautista swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Palmotic misses.
Bautista keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmotic throws a lazy right hand but Bautista sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bautista counters with a body kick.
Bautista connects with the punch.
Bautista blocks a head kick by Palmotic.
Bautista swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Palmotic checks a low kick from Bautista.
Palmotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bautista.
Palmotic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bautista can do to turn this around?
Palmotic lands a nice looking body kick.
Palmotic misses the shot to the body.
Palmotic misses with a two punch combination.
Palmotic misses with a shot to the body
and Bautista counters with a thumping low kick.
Bautista looks to throw the jab but Palmotic is out of range.
Palmotic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bautista is looking to land body kicks.
Bautista moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Palmotic throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bautista lands a slapping body shot.
Palmotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bautista takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Palmotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bautista.
Bautista staying out of range there.
Bautista let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Palmotic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Palmotic connects with a right hand. Bautista shakes it off.
Palmotic moves out of range of the body kick from Bautista.
#T4#
Palmotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bautista.
Palmotic throws a lazy body kick
and Bautista counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palmotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palmotic throws a right hand that misses
and Bautista counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palmotic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bautista is out of range.
Bautista throws out a counter right but Palmotic avoids it with no problem.
Palmotic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Bautista counters with a right hand to the body.
Good shot there by Palmotic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hrvoje Palmotic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Palmotic 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 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hrvoje Palmotic!
Hrvoje Palmotic thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SYN 1048 Danger vs Choke III
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Krylov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Krylov throws out a loose jab but Palmotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krylov slips under a jab from Palmotic.
Krylov slips a straight right by Palmotic.
Palmotic throws a low kick, looking for Krylov's leg but Krylov calmly moves out of range.
Krylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palmotic.
Palmotic misses the shot to the body.
Krylov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Palmotic scores with a jab. Krylov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Palmotic gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Krylov gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Krylov!
Our winner, Boris Krylov, 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:
SYN 1038 Choke vs Dinapoli
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Palmotic misses with a low kick.
Palmotic lands with a straight right. Dodgers didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#It looks like Duck Dodgers has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Palmotic.
Palmotic scores with a body shot.
Palmotic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Palmotic misses with a low kick.
Dodgers looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dodgers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodgers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Palmotic throws out a leg kick but Dodgers moves out of range and Palmotic only half commits.
Dodgers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Palmotic throws an off balance right hand
and Dodgers counters with a straight right hand.
Palmotic throws a hook but Dodgers blocks it.#T1#
Palmotic throws the left hand but Dodgers avoids the punch easily.
Dodgers moves out of range as Palmotic throws a body kick.
#KD#
Dodgers feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Palmotic sprawling to the canvas! Palmotic rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dodgers finish him?!
#ROC#Palmotic is rocked!
Dodgers slips a jab and a cross from Palmotic.
Dodgers is looking to counter the offense by Palmotic and move into the clinch.
Palmotic is still on wobbly legs! Can Dodgers finish him?
Palmotic lands a body shot.
Palmotic seems to have recovered his senses.
Dodgers moves out of range of the body kick from Palmotic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmotic lands a slapping body shot.
Dodgers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dodgers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Palmotic misses with an uppercut.
Dodgers throws a low kick, looking for Palmotic's leg but Palmotic calmly moves out of range. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dodgers checks a leg kick.
Palmotic staying out of range there.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmotic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dodgers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dodgers ducks under a wild hook from Palmotic.
Palmotic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dodgers doesn't seem bothered though.
Dodgers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body kick there by Palmotic.
Dodgers 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.#T3#
A head kick misses from Palmotic.
Palmotic throws a body kick that misses.
Dodgers is looking to slow Palmotic down with leg kicks.
Dodgers looks to land a left hand but Palmotic moved out of range nicely.#KD#
Dodgers lands a big uppercut and Palmotic crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Palmotic looks OK. Dodgers waves Palmotic back to his feet!
Palmotic lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dodgers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dodgers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dodgers takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL#
Dodgers clinches up with Palmotic and pushes him back against the cage.
Palmotic misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
A body shot lands from Dodgers.
Palmotic throws a punch but it's blocked by Dodgers.
Palmotic lands with a left to the head.
Palmotic blocks an uppercut.
Dodgers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dodgers keeps control of Palmotic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dodgers lands a hook that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards. #BC2#
Palmotic manages to break the clinch.
Palmotic misses with a right hand
and Dodgers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Palmotic's knee momentarily.
Palmotic lands a jab to Dodgers's midsection.
Palmotic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dodgers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dodgers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmotic.
Dodgers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Palmotic. Palmotic obviously looking to wear him down.
Palmotic misses the shot to the body.
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 Duck Dodgers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Duck Dodgers'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#
Dodgers moves out of range of the body kick.
Dodgers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dodgers connects with a single shot there.
Dodgers has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Palmotic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Palmotic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Palmotic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dodgers.
A chopping leg kick lands by Palmotic.
Palmotic scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dodgers at a distance.
Palmotic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dodgers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Palmotic moves out of range as Dodgers strikes.
Palmotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dodgers manages to avoid it.
Palmotic misses with a left hand
and Dodgers counters with a nice body kick.
Palmotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dodgers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dodgers blocks the body kick.
Palmotic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dodgers under the eye.
Palmotic misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Dodgers has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Dodgers lands a hook that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Dodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dodgers blocks an uppercut.
Dodgers blocks an uppercut.
Dodgers blocking some punches.
Palmotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic misses with a body punch.
Palmotic blocks an uppercut.
Dodgers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dodgers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palmotic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dodgers misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Palmotic fails to land.
Dodgers struggles to land a body shot inside as Palmotic controls his hands.
Dodgers scores with a hook to the body.
Palmotic is trying to force a seperation but Dodgers has the dominant position.
Dodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dodgers lands a left hand.
Dodgers blocking some punches.
Dodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dodgers.
Dodgers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dodgers lands a nice elbow.
Dodgers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dodgers.
Dodgers blocking some punches.
Dodgers'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.
Dodgers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Palmotic misses with a punch to the body.
Dodgers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Palmotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dodgers's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Dodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dodgers lands a right hand.
Palmotic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dodgers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dodgers blocking some punches.
Palmotic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Nice body punch from Palmotic - that landed with a thud.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmotic.
Dodgers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dodgers lands with a left to the head.
Dodgers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duck Dodgers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Palmotic working aggressively here.
Dodgers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dodgers pushes off an throws an elbow but Palmotic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Palmotic lands with a light punch inside.
Dodgers has a couple of punches blocked by Palmotic.
Palmotic takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Palmotic.
Palmotic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palmotic gets through Dodgers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dodgers tries to throw a body punch but Palmotic avoids it by throwing Dodgers back against the cage.
Palmotic misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dodgers.
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 Duck Dodgers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Duck Dodgers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dodgers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dodgers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hrvoje Palmotic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Palmotic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dodgers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Palmotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dodgers throws a head kick that misses.
Palmotic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Palmotic misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dodgers at a distance.
#T1#
Palmotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Dodgers.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dodgers 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 Palmotic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Palmotic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Palmotic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Palmotic connects with a looping right hand.
Palmotic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dodgers looks for the body kick but Palmotic saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dodgers. Palmotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dodgers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palmotic.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Palmotic.#CL#
Dodgers has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Palmotic.
Palmotic tries to break free but Dodgers pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Palmotic scores with a shot to the side of Dodgers's head.
Dodgers can't find room to land a body shot as Palmotic controls the action.
Dodgers scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Palmotic.
Palmotic is trying to break the clinch but Dodgers has him pressed against the cage.
Palmotic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dodgers lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dodgers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palmotic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dodgers backwards.
Palmotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dodgers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Dodgers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dodgers.
Palmotic throws a head punch that misses.
Dodgers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dodgers lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmotic.
Palmotic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dodgers backwards.
Dodgers struggles to land a body shot inside as Palmotic controls his hands.
#T3#
Dodgers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dodgers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Palmotic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dodgers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dodgers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmotic misses with the head strike.
Palmotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Palmotic blocks a body shot from Dodgers.
Dodgers misses with the head strike.
Palmotic scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dodgers.
Dodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmotic's elbow.
Dodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dodgers trying to control the position but instead, Palmotic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dodgers into the cage.
Dodgers tries to throw a body punch but Palmotic avoids it by throwing Dodgers back against the cage. #T4#
Dodgers lands a shoulder strike.
Dodgers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dodgers misses with some punches.
Dodgers prevents a body shot from Palmotic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dodgers.
Palmotic wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Palmotic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dodgers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palmotic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dodgers if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dodgers blocks the body kick.
Dodgers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duck Dodgers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Palmotic's corner calls for a 1-2. Palmotic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hrvoje Palmotic.
I think Dodgers 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Duck Dodgers!
A victorious Duck Dodgers 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:
SYN 1033 Obama vs Washington
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Susi instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Susi.
A short right from Susi.
Susi presses Palmotic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Susi lands with a short shot to the head.
Palmotic blocks an uppercut.
Palmotic working aggressively here.
Susi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmotic's elbow.
Susi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palmotics head.
Susi lands a left hand.
Susi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Palmotic.
Palmotic is breathing heavily.
Susi lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Susi successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmotic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Susi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Palmotic's guard. #REVB#
Susi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Palmotic manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Susi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Palmotic controls Susi momentarily but Susi frees himself. #T1#
Susi is pushing down on Palmotic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Palmotic is fighting to maintain full guard but Susi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Susi trying to pass the guard but Palmotic defending well. #SUB2#
Susi is working for a submission of some sort.
Susi wants to pass the guard but Palmotic is defending well.
Susi is looking to pass Palmotic's guard but actually Palmotic recovers to full guard.
Susi passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Susi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Palmotic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Susi tries to advance to mount but Palmotic instead regains half guard.
Susi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Palmotic! #SUB2#
Susi working for a guillotine from mount but Palmotic is in no mood to give up.
Palmotic tries to lock up and control but Susi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Susi wants to take Palmotic's back here but Palmotic is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Susi is still trying to improve position.
Susi moves to his opponent's back but Palmotic bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Susi. #T3##SUB2#
Susi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Palmotic won't allow Susi to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Susi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Palmotic is aware though and is defending well.
Susi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Palmotic's guard. #REVB#
Palmotic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Susi stands and throws Palmotic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Susi tries to advance to mount but Palmotic denies him. #SUB2#
Susi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Palmotic can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB2#
Susi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Palmotic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Susi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Susi tries to move to mount but Palmotic blocks the move with his legs.
Palmotic struggling a bit here.
Palmotic prevents Susi from improving position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaarlo Susi 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#
Palmotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Susi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD2#
Susi lands a big head kick that sends Palmotic tumbling to the mat! Susi takes a step backwards and waves Palmotic back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Hrvoje Palmotic has been cut.
Palmotic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Susi misses with a lunging right hand
and Palmotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Susi misses.
Susi throws a lazy uppercut
and Palmotic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmotic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Susi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Palmotic counters with a solid body kick.
The fighters circling - Palmotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palmotic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Susi can pounce on him.
We've been told by Palmotic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kaarlo Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susi moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Susi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Susi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Palmotic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Susi avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palmotic. Susi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palmotic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Susi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Susi misses with a hook. Palmotic ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Susi misses its intended target.
Palmotic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Susi lands a jab.
A jab from Susi misses. #T2#
Susi misses with a looping right.
Palmotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Susi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Susi wants to land a leg kick but Palmotic is out of range.
Palmotic misses with a body shot.
Susi with a nice calf kick.
Susi is looking to slow Palmotic down with leg kicks.
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!
Palmotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Susi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Susi throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Palmotic to counter with a crisp jab.
Susi throws a head kick but Palmotic moves out of range.
Palmotic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Palmotic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Palmotic is looking to land body kicks.
Susi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Susi misses with a straight left.
Palmotic throws a body punch but Susi moves out of range.
Susi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Susi misses with an uppercut
and Palmotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palmotic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Palmotic ducks under a wild hook from Susi.
Susi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Susi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Susi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Palmotic.
Palmotic misses with a hook
and Susi counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Susi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Susi.
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!
Susi throws a jab when Palmotic was well out of range.
Susi misses with a right hand
enabling Palmotic to counter with a crisp jab.
Palmotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Susi throws a shot from downtown. Palmotic moves away and avoids it.
Susi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaarlo Susi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hrvoje Palmotic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Palmotic walks into a left hand.
Hrvoje Palmotic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Susi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Susi there.
Susi doesn't manage to clinch there - Palmotic circles away.
Kaarlo Susi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Susi lands a brutal head kick. Palmotic looks out on his feet and Susi throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kaarlo Susi!
Kaarlo Susi 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:
SYN 1027 DeMinaur vs Takahashi
Date: Oct 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Palmotic swings for the body but Thrane moves out of range.
Thrane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A low kick lands for Thrane.
Palmotic slips under a jab.
Palmotic swings widly with a right hand
and Thrane counters with a nice uppercut.
Thrane takes one to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Palmotic finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrane jabs Palmotic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Palmotic throws a front kick aimed at Thrane's knee but Thrane avoids it well.
It seemed like Thrane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Palmotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Palmotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrane moves away.
Thrane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Palmotic with a body shot.#T1#
Thrane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Palmotic lands with a hook. Thrane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thrane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Palmotic moves out of range as Thrane strikes.
Palmotic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thrane just manages to avoid it.
Palmotic throws a sloppy head kick and Thrane moves out of range easily.
Palmotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrane was well out of range. Poor timing from Palmotic.
Thrane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmotic.
Palmotic throws a low kick but Thrane avoids it.
Palmotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrane is just out of range.
Palmotic jabs Thrane to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Palmotic blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Palmotic misses the target.
Thrane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Palmotic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thrane counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palmotic.
Thrane throws a counter combo.
Palmotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palmotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrane moves away.
Palmotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrane moves away.
A cross from Palmotic lands.
Thrane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Palmotic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thrane at a distance.
Palmotic is looking to wear down Thrane with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A swing and a miss from Palmotic.
Thrane flicks out a counter leg kick but Palmotic steps away.
A left lands for Thrane.
Palmotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Thrane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thrane scores with a decent looking hook.
We've been told by Palmotic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Palmotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thrane.
Palmotic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thrane moves forwards but Palmotic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thrane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thrane misses with a right hand
and Palmotic counters with a low kick, right behind Thrane 's knee. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrane misses with a right hand
and Palmotic counters with a thumping low kick.
Thrane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Palmotic finds it's way round the side to connect with Thrane's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Palmotic. Thrane shrugs it off though.
Palmotic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thrane throws a body kick that misses
and Palmotic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Palmotic misses with a right hand
and Palmotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thrane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Palmotic's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Palmotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palmotic lands a jab to the nose.
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 Hrvoje Palmotic will probably get the nod.
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#
Palmotic scoring well with a low kick there.
Palmotic digs a good body shot into Thrane's ribs.
Thrane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Thrane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thrane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Palmotic misses.
Palmotic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD#
Palmotic sends Thrane crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Palmotic is motioning to the referee to let Thrane up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Thrane is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmotic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thrane is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmotic finish him?
Palmotic throws a body punch but Thrane moves out of range.
Thrane seems to have recovered his senses.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thrane.
#T1#
Thrane blocks the body kick.
Thrane throws a big counter head kick but Palmotic avoids it with no problem.
Palmotic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thrane can do to turn this around?
Palmotic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thrane connects with a solid leg kick.
Thrane misses with a two punch combination.
Palmotic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palmotic lands with a good body shot.
Palmotic connects with a body shot that sends Thrane's belly button to the back.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Thrane might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Palmotic has got the better of the exchanges.
Thrane ducks under a wild hook from Palmotic.
Palmotic swings widly with a right hand
and Thrane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thrane misses with a right hand
and Palmotic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
An inside leg kick from Thrane misses.
Palmotic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Palmotic as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thrane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palmotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thrane.
Palmotic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thrane counters with a nice body kick.
Palmotic thows a leg kick but Thrane checks it
and Thrane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thrane takes one to the chin there.
A low kick lands for Palmotic.
Palmotic throws a leg kick
and Thrane counters with an outside leg kick.
#T3#
Palmotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thrane.
Palmotic throws a shot from downtown. Thrane moves away and avoids it.
Palmotic swings for the body but Thrane moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thrane in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Palmotic tries to land a front kick but Thrane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Palmotic does it's job there.
Palmotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palmotic throws a leg kick but Thrane moved away.
Palmotic checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thrane checks a leg kick.
Thrane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Palmotic throws a lazy uppercut
letting Thrane counter with a right hand.
Palmotic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Palmotic avoids the body shot from Thrane.
As Thrane looks to move away, Palmotic throws a big counter combo but Thrane just gets out of the way.
Hrvoje Palmotic is winning the standup battle so far.
Palmotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Palmotic.
Palmotic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Thrane.
Palmotic backing away here, and Thrane unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hrvoje Palmotic dominated that second round.
That's time! Palmotic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Palmotic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thrane on the side of the head.
Hrvoje Palmotic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thrane slips under a jab from Palmotic.
Palmotic is looking to slow Thrane down with leg kicks.
Palmotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palmotic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thrane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Palmotic is out of range.
Thrane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrane throws a leg kick
and Palmotic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice straight punches there by Palmotic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Palmotic.
Palmotic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Thrane with the inside leg kick.
Thrane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Palmotic 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, jab by Palmotic - just one landing.
Thrane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palmotic.
Thrane misses the jab.
Thrane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thrane blocks a head kick by Palmotic.
Thrane just misses with a punch to the body.
Thrane keeps Palmotic at a distance using the push kick.
Jørgen Thrane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Palmotic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thrane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice leg kick from Palmotic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmotic.
Thrane throws a solid leg kick but Palmotic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thrane.
Palmotic misses the shot to the body.
Palmotic looks to land a right hand but Thrane moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrane throws a right hand that misses
and Palmotic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Thrane throws a sloppy head kick
and Palmotic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Thrane.
Palmotic lunges at Thrane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thrane's hand.
Palmotic misses the jab.
It seemed like Thrane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Palmotic scores with a shot to the body.
Thrane throws a poor cross that misses
and Palmotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Thrane connects with a high kick.
Thrane misses the body punch
and Palmotic counters with an outside leg kick.
Thrane tries to move into range but Palmotic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Palmotic works the jab nicely.
Thrane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmotic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thrane throws a hook to the side of Palmotic's head but Palmotic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Palmotic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Palmotic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thrane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Palmotic 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 Thrane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thrane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Palmotic connects with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Thrane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hrvoje Palmotic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Palmotic 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 Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hrvoje Palmotic!
A victorious Hrvoje Palmotic 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:
SYN 1021 Choke vs Randleman
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Palmotic lunges at Danger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Danger's hand.
Palmotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danger.
Danger tries to clinch up.
Danger moves out of range of the strikes.
Palmotic defending well as Danger loads up on a big left hand.
Palmotic is looking to slow Danger down with leg kicks.
Palmotic misses with a looping left.
Danger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmotic.
Danger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Danger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic throws a jab when Danger was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Danger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Danger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palmotic.
Danger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Palmotic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Danger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Palmotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Palmotic misses.
Palmotic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Danger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Palmotic misses.
It looked like Danger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Palmotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danger.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Palmotic's head.
Danger slips a jab from Palmotic.
Palmotic throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Palmotic 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Palmotic.
Danger moves out of range of the body kick from Palmotic.
#CL#
Danger closes the distance and clinches.
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmotic's elbow.
Palmotic lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danger digs a right hand underneath Palmotic's ribcage. Palmotic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Danger is leaning against Palmotic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Palmotic misses with some punches.
Palmotic is trying to push Danger away but Danger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Danger lands a shot to the body.
Palmotic looks winded!
Palmotic can't find room to land a body shot as Danger controls the action.
Palmotic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palmotic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Danger lands a hook that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Danger.
Danger lands with a right to the head.
Danger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danger tries to work over Palmotic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danger misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Danger struggles to land a body shot inside as Palmotic controls his hands.
Danger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Danger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Danger tries to throw a body punch but Palmotic avoids it by throwing Danger back against the cage.
A short right from Danger on the inside.
Danger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Palmotic prevents a body shot from Danger.
Danger cracks Palmotic with a nice body shot.
Danger lands a hook that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Danger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Danger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danger lands with a short shot to the head.
Danger gets through Palmotic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Danger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards. #ROC#Palmotic is rocked!
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmotic's elbow.
Danger misses with a body punch.
Danger pushes Palmotic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danger misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Danger pushes Palmotic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmotic is still on wobbly legs! Can Danger finish him?
Danger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palmotic seems to have recovered his senses.
Good body shot from Danger.
Danger blocks a body shot from Palmotic.
Danger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danger.
Danger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Palmotic working aggressively here.
Danger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Palmotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Danger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Danger lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Palmotic to his knees! Danger keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Danger!
Danny Danger thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SYN 1016 Danger vs Choke II
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Dinklage lands with a cross.
Dinklage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been hearing reports that Dinklage has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dinklage throws a leg kick but Palmotic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Palmotic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dinklage misses with a few strikes there.
Palmotic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dinklage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palmotic.
Palmotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinklage.
Dinklage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Palmotic counters with a good low kick that Dinklage was not able to check.
A combination from Palmotic does no damage.
Dinklage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Palmotic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Palmotic ducks right into an uppercut from Dinklage.
Dinklage closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmotic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dinklage. That did some damage!
Palmotic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Palmotic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Palmotic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dinklage misses with a body shot.
Palmotic lands with a straight right. Dinklage didn't see that one coming.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinklage. Palmotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinklage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palmotic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dan Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmotic scores with a shot to the body.
Dinklage tries to bum rush Palmotic with a series of wild strikes but Palmotic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dinklage missing with a left hand there. Palmotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dinklage throws a body punch but Palmotic moves out of range.
Palmotic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick from Dinklage misses
and Palmotic counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Dan Dinklage has been cut.
Palmotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dinklage throws a jab but it's blocked by Palmotic.
Palmotic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dinklage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloppy strikes from Dinklage. Those never looked like landing.
Dinklage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Palmotic. Palmotic obviously looking to wear him down.
Palmotic lands the left hand.#ROC2#Dinklage is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinklage walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Dinklage limp body while Palmotic jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hrvoje Palmotic!
Hrvoje Palmotic 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:
SYN 1006 Vice vs Dooms
Date: Jul 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Palmotic lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Randleman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palmotic.
Palmotic moves out of range as Randleman strikes.
Palmotic throws a body kick that misses.
Palmotic misses with a hook. Randleman ducked under it nicely.
Palmotic throws a head kick that misses
and Palmotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Randleman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Palmotic doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palmotic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Palmotic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Palmotic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Randleman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palmotic.
Palmotic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Randleman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Palmotic pushes Randleman away with a front kick.
Palmotic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Randleman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Randleman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Palmotic misses with a looping right.
Palmotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randleman.
Randleman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Randleman scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Randleman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palmotic thuds his shin into the meat of Randleman's side.
Randleman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palmotic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Randleman with a body shot.
Palmotic missing with a left hand there. Randleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palmotic lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palmotic.
Palmotic throws a counter combo.
Randleman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Randleman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Randleman lands with a cross.
Palmotic lands with a good body shot.
Randleman is breathing heavily.
Palmotic jabs Randleman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Palmotic.
Palmotic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palmotic misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Randleman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Randleman. #T4#
Randleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palmotic slips under a jab.
Palmotic feints a counter leg kick.
Palmotic punishes Randleman's body with a nice straight punch.
Palmotic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Randleman doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randleman cracks Palmotic with an open hand slap.
Randleman scores with a decent looking hook.
Palmotic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Palmotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Randleman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hrvoje Palmotic 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#
Randleman misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Randleman.
Randleman scores with a jab. Palmotic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Randleman.#KD#
Randleman lands a big right hand that sends Palmotic crashing to the mat! Randleman stays standing though and waves Palmotic back to his feet!#ROC#Palmotic is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randleman jabs Palmotic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Palmotic is still on wobbly legs! Can Randleman finish him?
Randleman throws a lazy right hand but Palmotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palmotic seems to have recovered his senses.
Palmotic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Randleman rather than just go for the knockout.
Randleman circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Palmotic drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Randleman follows Palmotic to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Randleman!
Randy Randleman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 170
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Titus misses with a looping left.
Titus tests Palmotic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Palmotic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Palmotic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Titus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughterhouze in the buildup to the fight.
Palmotic scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Titus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Palmotic to the ground. Titus is now in Palmotic's guard.
Palmotic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Palmotic can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Titus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Palmotic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Titus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Titus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palmotic is keeping the position for now.
Titus throwing strikes from guard but Palmotic blocks nicely.
Titus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Titus tries to free his leg and advance position but Palmotic is retaining full guard.
Palmotic keeping moving, preventing Titus from controlling successfully. #T2#
Palmotic has Titus pulled in close to control his posture.
Palmotic keeping moving, preventing Titus from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Palmotic is trying to keep Titus in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Palmotic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Palmotic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Palmotic swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Titus counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3#
Titus postures up and lands a big shot to Palmotic's brow.
Palmotic wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Titus is now in half guard.
Titus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Titus moves into full mount! Palmotic won't be happy about that!
Titus thowing shots but they're missing.
Titus sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Titus lands a heavy elbow.
Palmotic tries to lock up and control but Titus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Titus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Palmotic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Palmotic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Titus throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Titus throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Palmotic tries to lock up and control but Titus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Palmotic 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.
Titus working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Titus throwing strikes but Palmotic uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Titus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Titus is trying to control. Palmotic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Titus 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#
Titus lands a lovely overhand right.
Zeke Titus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Titus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Titus fails to land with a series of punches.
Titus shoots in looking for a takedown. Palmotic tries to sprawl out of it but Titus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Palmotic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Palmotic throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Titus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Titus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Palmotic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Palmotic seems keen to control Titus's posture.
Titus trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmotic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Titus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Titus is looking to work some ground and pound but Palmotic has wrist control.
Palmotic has his hands on Titus's head, controlling the position.
Titus trying to control but Palmotic is working from the bottom.
Titus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Palmotic has momentary wrist control but Titus slips an elbow through the middle.#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.
Palmotic managing to control the position.
Titus with a nice head shot there.
Titus trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmotic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Titus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palmotic can do to turn this around?
Titus throwing strikes but missing.
Titus connects with a couple of short punches.
Palmotic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Titus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Titus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Titus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Palmotic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Titus postures up.
Palmotic has momentary wrist control but Titus slips an elbow through the middle.
Titus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Titus passes Palmotic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Titus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Palmotic's head.
Palmotic taking some punishment here, with Titus in his half guard.
Palmotic taking some punishment here, with Titus in his half guard. #SUB#
Titus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Palmotic sees it coming and defends easily.
Palmotic wants to control but Titus is keeping busy.
#T4#
Palmotic is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Titus is staying active.
Titus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Palmotic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Titus content to control rather than advance.
Titus wants to control but Palmotic is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palmotic is looking for a sweep. Titus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Titus is trying to control the action in half guard but Palmotic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Titus dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Titus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Titus. That snapped Palmotic's head back.
#TD#
Titus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Palmotic is being controlled here.
Palmotic tries to bench press Titus off him but Titus keeps the position.
Titus throws an elbow but Palmotic slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Titus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic is not content to let Titus control the position. #T1#
Titus controlling the position. #SUB#
Titus is trying to get an arm triangle but Palmotic is defending well.
Titus postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zeke Titus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Titus wants to control but Palmotic is keeping him busy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Titus working the body and head with strikes.
Palmotic is letting Titus control him for a moment.
Titus working away.
Titus trying to control the action but Palmotic is working from the bottom.
Titus is really struggling to control Palmotic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Palmotic keeping his opponent close.#T3#
Titus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Palmotic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Titus working away.
Titus trying to control the position but Palmotic is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Titus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Palmotic's head backwards.
Palmotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Titus, as that shot connected.
Titus lands a nice shot to the body.
Hrvoje Palmotic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Titus throws a body shot but no joy.
Titus throws an overhand right that lands on Palmotic's shoulder, as Palmotic tries to avoid the shot.
Palmotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Titus throws out the jab.
Titus throws a right hand that misses
and Palmotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Titus.
Titus missing with a left hand there. Palmotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palmotic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Titus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Palmotic. Palmotic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Titus misses.
Palmotic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Titus throws a right hand that misses
enabling Palmotic to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Titus clearly takes that round.
That's time! Titus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Titus lands an overhand right.
Palmotic misses the shot to the body.
Titus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Titus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmotic manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Palmotic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Titus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Titus lands a glancing blow to the side of Palmotic's head.
Titus has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titus cracks a nice hook into Palmotic's ribs.#TD#
Titus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Palmotic to the ground. Titus is now in Palmotic's guard.#T1#
Palmotic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Titus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Titus trying to control but Palmotic is working from the bottom.
Titus postures up and lands a big shot to Palmotic's brow.
Palmotic controlling the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Titus 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.
Let's hope that Palmotic 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Titus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Titus shoots for a takedown but Palmotic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Palmotic looks to throw the jab but Titus is out of range.
Titus thuds a left hand into Palmotic's body.
Palmotic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Palmotic missing with a left hand there. Titus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Palmotic stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeke Titus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Titus misses with an uppercut. Palmotic saw that one coming.
Titus moves out of range of the body kick from Palmotic.
Titus throws a lazy right hand but Palmotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palmotic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Palmotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Titus moves away.
Titus works the jab nicely.
Palmotic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Palmotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Titus lands with an overhand left.
Titus scores with a jab to the head.
Titus misses with an uppercut
and Palmotic counters with a nice uppercut.
Palmotic throws a push kick but Titus slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Titus shoots in and gets a takedown into Palmotic's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Titus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Titus throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Titus trying to control but Palmotic is working from the bottom.
Titus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Palmotic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Titus had his way with Hrvoje Palmotic in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Palmotic misses with a body shot.
Palmotic slips under a jab.
Palmotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Titus.
Titus closes the distance and clinches up with Palmotic, looking for a takedown. Titus pushes Palmotic against the cage but Palmotic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Titus finds it's way through Palmotic's defenses.
Zeke Titus is winning the standup battle so far.
Titus scores with a jab. Palmotic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Titus works Palmotic's body with a nice hook.
Titus avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Palmotic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Titus lands a head shot.
Palmotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Titus attempts a counter takedown but Palmotic avoids it well and moves away.
Titus misses with a right hand
and Palmotic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Palmotic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Palmotic slips under a jab.
Titus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmotic.
Titus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Titus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Titus working away.
Titus working the ground and pound but Palmotic is defending the strikes.
Hrvoje Palmotic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Titus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Titus throws a strike aimed at the side of Palmotic's head but Palmotic avoids it well.
Palmotic avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Titus.
Palmotic wants to control but Titus postures up.
Titus landing a few strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Titus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Palmotic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Titus works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Titus postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Palmotic avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Titus. #T3#
Titus landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Palmotic wants to control but Titus postures up.
Titus just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Titus scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Palmotic to see if he's OK.
Titus postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Titus cracks Palmotic with a big right hand but Palmotic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Palmotic parries the strikes from Titus easily there. Titus is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Palmotic to escape.
#SUB#
Titus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Palmotic struggling a bit here.
Titus lands an elbow.
Titus cracks Palmotic with a big elbow. #ROC#Palmotic is rocked!
Palmotic is trying to improve his position.
Palmotic is still in real trouble! Can Titus finish him?
Titus scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Palmotic is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Titus can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeke Titus!
Zeke Titus retains his light heavyweight title!
Zeke Titus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 168
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Palmotic scores with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Palmotic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Palmotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Gage is just out of range.
Gage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Palmotic throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Gage counters by clinching up.
Palmotic has a couple of punches blocked by Gage.
Palmotic can't find room to land a body shot as Gage controls the action.
Palmotic can't find room to land a body shot as Gage controls the action.
Gage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A right hook to the body lands for Palmotic.
Palmotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palmotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gage's elbow.
Gage is looking to take this one to the mat.
Palmotic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Palmotic misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Gage controls his hands.
A short right from Palmotic on the inside.
Gage can't find room to land a body shot as Palmotic controls the action.
Palmotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hrvoje Palmotic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Gage.
Palmotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gage's elbow. #T1#
Palmotic gets underhooks to prevent Gage's takedown attempt.
Palmotic scores with a shot to the side of Gage's head.
Palmotic misses with a body punch.
Gage has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Palmotic after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmotic.
Palmotic can't find room to land a body shot as Gage controls the action.
Palmotic tries to circle away but Gage has him pinned against the cage.
Gage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Palmotic.
Gage wants a takedown.
Gage is working for takedown but Palmotic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Palmotic is trying to break the clinch but Gage is controlling him.
A short right from Gage on the inside.
Palmotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Gage controls his hands.
Palmotic tries to throw a body punch but Gage avoids it by throwing Palmotic back against the cage.
Palmotic throws a punch but it's blocked by Gage.
Gage prevents a body shot from Palmotic.
Gage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gage blocks a body shot from Palmotic. #T2#
Gage prevents a body shot from Palmotic.
Gage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Palmotic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Palmotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmotic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gages head.
Palmotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gage jumps guard but Palmotic stands there with Gage around his waist. Gage gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Palmotic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Palmotic lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmotic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gage wants a takedown but no success here.
Palmotic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gage looks winded!
Gage is trying to pull guard but Palmotic has him pressed against the cage.
Palmotic gets through Gage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Palmotic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmotic.
Palmotic misses with a punch to the body.
Palmotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Gage controls his hands.
#T3#
Palmotic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gage prevents a body shot from Palmotic.
Palmotic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmotic. #ROC#Gage is rocked!
Palmotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gage's elbow.
Palmotic tries to throw a body punch but Gage avoids it by throwing Palmotic back against the cage.
Gage has Palmotic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Palmotic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Palmotic misses with the head strike.
Gage can't find room to land a body shot as Palmotic controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Palmotic.
Palmotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gage is trying to drag Palmotic to the mat but Palmotic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Palmotic blocking some punches.
#BC#
Palmotic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Palmotic misses with a body kick.
Gage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Gage takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gage wants to clinch up but Palmotic keeps it at a distance.
As Gage backs away, Palmotic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Palmotic stuns Gage 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.
Palmotic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Palmotic lands a leg kick that knocks Gage off balance momentarily.
Palmotic cracks a nice hook into Gage's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hrvoje Palmotic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gage'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#
Gage goes for a double leg but Palmotic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Palmotic continues to drive forward.
Oscar Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palmotic misses with a wild body shot.
Palmotic misses with a body shot.
Gage moves in looking to clinch but Palmotic pushes him off.
A jab from Gage misses.
Gage misses with a hook
and Palmotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Palmotic misses with a leg kick
and Gage counters with a left and a right that stings Palmotic. #T1#
Gage falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD#
and Palmotic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gage! Palmotic lets Gage back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Gage is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmotic finish him?
Gage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palmotic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gage seems to have recovered his senses.
Gage misses with a straight left.
Gage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palmotic tries a head kick but it misses.
Gage tries to counter with a clinch but Palmotic shakes him off and moves away.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Palmotic! Gage is out on his feet! Palmotic rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Gage is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Gage is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Palmotic!
Our winner, Hrvoje Palmotic, 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:
ENIGMA 164
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Faolin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Faolin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Palmotic looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Faolin throws an off balance right hand
and Palmotic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Palmotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faolin.
We've been told by Palmotic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Faolin avoids the body shot from Palmotic.
Faolin misses with a left hand
and Palmotic counters with a left to the body.
Palmotic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Palmotic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Faolin.
Palmotic slips a jab and a cross from Faolin.
Palmotic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Faolin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Faolin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Palmotic counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Faolin.
Faolin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Faolin misses with a lunging right hand
and Palmotic counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Faolin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Palmotic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Palmotic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Faolin finds it's way round the side to connect with Palmotic's head.
Faolin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Faolin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Faolin looks winded!
Faolin throws a poor cross that misses
and Palmotic counters with a low kick, right behind Faolin 's knee.
Palmotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Faolin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palmotic. Faolin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Faolin misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and Palmotic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Faolin! Palmotic lets Faolin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Palmotic is looking to wear down Faolin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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!
The fighters circling - Palmotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Faolin throws a leg kick
and Palmotic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Faolin really felt that one!
Palmotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Faolin.
A quick step to the side and Palmotic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faolin moves to clinch but Palmotic breaks away #KD#
and Palmotic counters with a nice right hand that sends Faolin toppling to the canvas! Faolin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Palmotic finish him?!#ROC#Faolin is rocked!#T2#
Faolin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Palmotic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Faolin is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmotic finish him?
Palmotic thumps Faolin with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Palmotic.
Faolin seems to have recovered his senses.
Palmotic throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Faolin crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hrvoje Palmotic!
An out of breath Hrvoje Palmotic 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:
ENIGMA 160
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Titus connects with the punch.
Titus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Palmotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Titus cracks Palmotic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Titus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Titus misses the jab.
Titus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab by Titus.
Titus lands an overhand right.
Palmotic missing with a left hand there. Titus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palmotic throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Titus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmotic has hold of Titus's hands but Titus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palmotic is doing well to control the position and prevent Titus from advancing to side control.
Titus throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Palmotic to regain full guard. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Titus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Titus throws an elbow that misses. Palmotic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Titus's guard. Nice move by Palmotic!#REVR#
Palmotic looking to sit in guard and control but Titus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Titus won't allow Palmotic to sweep him here.
Titus is looking to work some ground and pound but Palmotic has wrist control.
Titus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Titus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Titus pushing down on Palmotic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Titus thows a huge punch but Palmotic dodges it nicely.
Palmotic is trying to maintain the position but Titus is very close to passing his half guard.
Palmotic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Palmotic tries to get out of the position.
Titus is looking to take a break and control but Palmotic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Titus tries to pass to full mount but Palmotic defends it.
Palmotic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Titus.
Titus thows a huge punch but Palmotic dodges it nicely.
Titus thows a huge punch but Palmotic dodges it nicely.
Palmotic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Titus thows a huge punch but Palmotic dodges it nicely.
Titus moves into full mount! Palmotic won't be happy about that!
Palmotic is desperately trying to improve his position but Titus has a good base and remains in mount.
Titus throws some wild stikes that Palmotic manages to avoid easily.
Palmotic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Titus throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Titus controlling from mount.
Titus landing strikes from the mount.
Titus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Titus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T4#
Palmotic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Titus landing strikes from the mount.
Titus throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Titus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Titus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Palmotic?
#ROC2#Palmotic is rocked!
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 big strike lands for Titus! That's really hurt Palmotic and he's turned his back - Titus keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Titus jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeke Titus!
Zeke Titus is the new light heavyweight champion!
Zeke Titus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 155
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Brown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Palmotic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
A little jabbing left from Palmotic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Brown drives through and clinches with Palmotic against the cage.
Brown prevents a body shot from Palmotic.
Palmotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown misses with some punches.
Palmotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palmotic lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Brown.
Brown gets through Palmotic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Palmotic.
Palmotic misses with a punch to the body.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Palmotic misses with a body punch.
Palmotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic misses with a body punch.
Palmotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmotic blocking some punches.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palmotic or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palmotic. #T1#
Palmotic prevents a body shot from Brown.
A short right from Palmotic on the inside.
Brown has Palmotic pressed against the cage, preventing Palmotic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Palmotic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown tries to work over Palmotic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown is working Palmotic over against the cage.
Brown pushes Palmotic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palmotic misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Palmotic slips the punch.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmotic misses with a low kick as Brown jumps back.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palmotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Palmotic replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Brown blocks it well.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Palmotic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Palmotic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Brown lands with an overhand left.
Palmotic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Palmotic digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmotic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brown finds it's way round the side to connect with Palmotic's head.
Palmotic scores with a kick to the body.
Palmotic throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Palmotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like AJ Brown has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Palmotic.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palmotic moves away.
A shot to the body from Brown misses
and Palmotic counters with a low kick, right behind Brown 's knee.
A swing and a miss from Palmotic.#T3#
Palmotic misses with a body kick.
Palmotic tries to land a body kick
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown scores with a jab.
Brown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Palmotic misses with a body punch
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palmotic staying out of range there.
Palmotic throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Palmotic.
Brown throws a head kick that Palmotic semi-blocks.
Palmotic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Palmotic counters with a body kick.
Palmotic throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
Palmotic misses with a body kick.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Palmotic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Palmotic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Brown tries to clinch but Palmotic is having none of it.
Palmotic thinks about the counter body kick.
Palmotic lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Brown finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Palmotic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Palmotic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Palmotic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palmotic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Brown's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Palmotic takes one on the button.
Brown misses with a right hand
letting Palmotic counter with a right hand.
Brown closes the distance but Palmotic moves to the side
letting Palmotic counter with a right hand.
A lazy left from Brown finds it's target.
Brown fakes the leg kick and cracks Palmotic in the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Palmotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown works Palmotic's body with a nice hook.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Palmotic moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Palmotic misses.
Brown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Palmotic misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Palmotic throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Palmotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palmotic throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Brown tried to score with a low kick but Palmotic checks it.
Palmotic lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palmotic throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Palmotic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Palmotic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Palmotic swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Palmotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown lands a slapping body shot.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Palmotic feints a counter leg kick.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Palmotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palmotic throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palmotic can do to turn this around?#T2#
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Palmotic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brown - the referee stops the clock and Palmotic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brown. Palmotic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brown misses with a hook.
Palmotic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Palmotic counter with a right hand.
Palmotic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown tried to score with a low kick but Palmotic checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Palmotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Palmotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palmotic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brown in his tracks.
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#AJ Brown's cut is getting worse.#T3##KD2#
Palmotic sends Brown crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Palmotic is motioning to the referee to let Brown up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Brown is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Palmotic throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Brown is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hrvoje Palmotic!
Hrvoje Palmotic is the new light heavyweight champion!
Hrvoje Palmotic 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:
ENIGMA 150
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Dansworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dansworth connects with a right hand. Palmotic shakes it off.
Dansworth ducks under a wild hook from Palmotic.
Dansworth throws the kick towards the body but Palmotic avoids it.
Palmotic throws a front kick that sends Dansworth stumbling back into the cage.
Dansworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dansworth moves out of range as Palmotic strikes.
Palmotic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Palmotic slips a jab from Dansworth.
Palmotic lunges at Dansworth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dansworth's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Greg Dansworth has been cut.
Dansworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Palmotic counters with a body kick that stops Dansworth in his tracks momentarily.
Dansworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palmotic connects with a looping right hand.
Palmotic scores with a jab. Dansworth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dansworth takes a swing at Palmotic's ribcage but misses.
Palmotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palmotic lands an overhand right.
Palmotic looks to land a left hand but Dansworth moved out of range nicely.
Dansworth 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.#T1#
Nice body punch from Palmotic.
Dansworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Palmotic.
Dansworth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A shot to the body from Dansworth misses
and Palmotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Palmotic cracks Dansworth with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Palmotic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dansworth to stand back up!#ROC2#Dansworth is rocked!#CUT2#Greg Dansworth's cut is getting worse.
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!
Palmotic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Dansworth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oh Dansworth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palmotic connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Dansworth out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hrvoje Palmotic!
A very excited looking Hrvoje Palmotic 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:
ENIGMA 145
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Thrane fails to land with a series of punches.
Palmotic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Palmotic with a hook.
Thrane blocks the body kick.
Thrane blocks a head kick by Palmotic.
A low kick from Palmotic misses
and Thrane counters with an outside leg kick.
Thrane throws a hook but Palmotic avoids it easily.
Thrane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Palmotic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thrane counters with a left to the body.
Palmotic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrane. Palmotic does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Palmotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thrane.
It looked like Palmotic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thrane.
That kick from Palmotic tenderised Thrane's leg. Thrane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Palmotic misses with a wild body shot.
Thrane only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Palmotic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thrane. Thrane obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Thrane instigates a clinch.
Palmotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Thrane fails to land.
Thrane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palmotic blocks an uppercut.
Thrane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrane misses with a punch on the inside.
Thrane tries to throw a body punch but Palmotic avoids it by throwing Thrane back against the cage.
Palmotic lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Palmotic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thrane pushes Palmotic away with a front kick.#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Thrane!
Palmotic swings widly with a right hand
and Thrane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmotic cracks Thrane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thrane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrane takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice body punch from Thrane.
Thrane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palmotic.
Thrane cracks Palmotic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A cross from Thrane lands.
Palmotic throws a front kick aimed at Thrane's knee but Thrane avoids it well.
Palmotic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Palmotic misses with a kick to the body.
Palmotic stuns Thrane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Palmotic throws a hook but Thrane avoids it easily.
Palmotic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thrane misses with a kick to the body.
Thrane takes a swing at Palmotic's ribcage but misses.
Palmotic takes a swing at Thrane's ribcage but misses.
Thrane connects with an inside leg kick.
Thrane scores with a spinning back kick!
Palmotic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thrane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thrane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Thrane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Palmotic counters with a nice uppercut.
Thrane throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrane. Palmotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palmotic throws a counter high kick but Thrane was just alert enough to avoid it.
Thrane avoids the head kick by Palmotic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmotic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick by Palmotic misses
and Thrane counters with an inside leg kick.
Palmotic looks for the body kick but Thrane saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Palmotic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thrane doesn't seem phased though.
We've been told by Palmotic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thrane scores with a nice body kick.
Thrane cracks Palmotic with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jørgen Thrane will probably get the nod.
That's time! Palmotic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Palmotic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thrane lands a nice looking body kick.
Palmotic avoids the head kick by Thrane.
Thrane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Palmotic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thrane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Palmotic misses with a jab to the body
and Thrane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thrane takes a swing at Palmotic's ribcage but misses.
Palmotic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thrane in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic looks for the body kick but Thrane saw that one coming.
Thrane only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Palmotic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thrane. Thrane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thrane throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Palmotic misses with a body kick.
Thrane throws out a counter right but Palmotic avoids it with no problem.
Palmotic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thrane.
Jørgen Thrane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thrane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Palmotic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Thrane avoids the head kick by Palmotic.
Palmotic looks to land a left hand but Thrane moved out of range nicely.
Palmotic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thrane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmotic.
Thrane throws a lazy right hand but Palmotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palmotic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thrane misses with a right hand
and Palmotic counters with a good, hard body kick but Thrane shrugs it off.
Thrane moves out of range as Palmotic throws a body kick.
#T2#
Thrane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Palmotic is out of range.
Thrane connects with an inside leg kick.
Palmotic throws a body kick that misses.
Good work by Palmotic as he checks the leg kick.
Palmotic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Palmotic as he connects with a hook.
Palmotic throws a hook to the side of Thrane's head but Thrane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Palmotic missing with a left hand there. Thrane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thrane lands a nice looking body kick.
A big left from Palmotic misses.
A slow jab from Thrane misses its intended target. #T3#
Thrane scores with a body shot.
Thrane with the inside leg kick.
Thrane avoids the body shot from Palmotic.
Palmotic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thrane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thrane lands with a right hand.
Thrane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Palmotic. Palmotic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Palmotic tries to land a front kick but Thrane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thrane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Palmotic with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Palmotic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Palmotic.
Thrane feints and then cracks Palmotic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Palmotic down.
Palmotic misses with a wild body shot.
Thrane scoring well with a low kick there.
Thrane has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Palmotic misses with a body kick.
Palmotic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thrane.
It appears Palmotic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Palmotic misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thrane.
A solid body kick from Thrane.
Thrane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Palmotic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thrane scrambles back to his feet.
Thrane tries to bum rush Palmotic with a series of wild strikes but Palmotic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Thrane misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Palmotic misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Palmotic misses the target.
Thrane ducks right into an uppercut from Palmotic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jørgen Thrane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Thrane swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Palmotic to counter with a crisp jab.
Palmotic scores with a shot to the body.
Thrane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Palmotic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Thrane is rocked!
Palmotic missing with a left hand there. Thrane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thrane is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmotic finish him?
Palmotic throws a shot to the body.
Palmotic lands a right hook to the body.
Thrane seems to have recovered his senses.
Palmotic throws a right and a left that Thrane avoids nicely.
Nice body kick from Palmotic.
Palmotic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thrane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thrane - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmotic lands a nice looking body kick.
Thrane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Palmotic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Palmotic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Palmotic lands an overhand right.
Palmotic throws a sloppy head kick and Thrane moves out of range easily.
Thrane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Palmotic drops Thrane with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Thrane! Palmotic dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Palmotic!
Hrvoje Palmotic 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:
ENIGMA 139
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Gunnarsson scores with a jab.
Palmotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Palmotic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#KD2#
Gunnarsson lands a big head kick that sends Palmotic tumbling to the mat! Gunnarsson takes a step backwards and waves Palmotic back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Palmotic is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Gunnarsson does no damage.
Palmotic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Oh Palmotic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palmotic swings widly with a right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Palmotic seems to have got his legs back now.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Palmotic moves away and avoids it.
Palmotic lands a nice looking body shot.
Palmotic thumps Gunnarsson with a low kick.
We've been told by Palmotic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slow jab from Palmotic misses its intended target.
Gunnarsson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Palmotic blocks it well.
Palmotic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Gunnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmotic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gunnarsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Palmotic steps away.
Palmotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmotic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gunnarsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab from Palmotic.
Palmotic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Gunnarsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Palmotic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunnarsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Palmotic on the side of the head.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Palmotic has time to react.
Palmotic misses with a combination
enabling Gunnarsson to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Palmotic throws a shot from downtown. Gunnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Gunnarsson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Palmotic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A cross from Gunnarsson lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunnarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gunnarsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Palmotic delivers a nice body kick.
Palmotic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gunnarsson counters with a left right combination that sends Palmotic crashing to the mat - Gunnarsson wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Palmotic out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
Gunnar Gunnarsson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 133
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Palmotic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Dawkins. That snapped Palmotic's head back.
Dawkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Dawkins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Palmotic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dawkins is in Palmotic's guard.
Dawkins cracks Palmotic with a solid left hand.
Dawkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Palmotic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dawkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins stands up over Palmotic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dawkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dawkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dawkins is in close to Palmotic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dawkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Palmotic working a defensive guard here.
Palmotic has control of Dawkins's left arm, preventing Dawkins from doing any damage.
Dawkins trying to control but Palmotic is working from the bottom.
Dawkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dawkins chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Palmotic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawkins throwing strikes from guard but Palmotic blocks nicely.
Dawkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Palmotic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dawkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dawkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Palmotic thumps Dawkins with a low kick.
Palmotic misses with a wild body shot.
Dawkins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Palmotic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T3#
Dawkins misses with a double jab.
Dawkins looks to throw the jab but Palmotic is out of range.
Palmotic takes a swing at Dawkins's ribcage but misses.
Dawkins avoids a kick to the body.
Palmotic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dawkins on the side of the head.
Palmotic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Palmotic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palmotic misses with a two punch combination.
Palmotic works the jab nicely.
Palmotic misses with a double jab.
Dawkins attempts a counter takedown but Palmotic avoids it well and moves away.
Dawkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Palmotic sprawls well. He's pushed Dawkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Palmotic pushes Dawkins away with a front kick.#T4#
Palmotic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmotic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Palmotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dawkins.
Dawkins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Palmotic.
Hrvoje Palmotic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palmotic throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Palmotic misses.
Dawkins feinted with a counter takedown.
Palmotic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dawkins is breathing heavily.
Dawkins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
and Palmotic counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Dawkins! He's just covering up as Palmotic starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Palmotic!
Hrvoje Palmotic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Danny Dawkins was interviewed post fight and said 'I don't care about a belt, I don't care about a title, (smacking himself in the forehead for emphasis to increase the blood flow), on this night, I will work for free.'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 130
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Titus digs a good hook to Palmotic's body.
Palmotic lands a really nice looking cross but Titus seems unphased.
Palmotic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Titus.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Palmotic.
Palmotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Titus thuds his right hand into Palmotic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Titus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Palmotic momentarily.
Palmotic misses with a looping right.
Titus misses with a looping left.
Palmotic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Palmotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Titus was well out of range. Poor timing from Palmotic.
Titus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Palmotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Titus.
Palmotic misses with an uppercut. Titus saw that one coming.
Palmotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Titus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmotic manages to avoid it.
Titus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmotic misses with a looping right.
Titus staying out of range there.
Palmotic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Titus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Titus misses with a hook. Palmotic ducked under it nicely.
Palmotic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Palmotic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Titus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Titus misses with an uppercut. Palmotic saw that one coming.
Palmotic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Palmotic blocks a jab.
Hrvoje Palmotic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Titus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Palmotic throws an overhand right that lands on Titus's shoulder, as Titus tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Titus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Palmotic!
Titus throwing strikes but Palmotic manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Titus is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Titus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Palmotic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmotic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Titus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Titus 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#
Palmotic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Palmotic preventing the sweep.
Palmotic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Titus trying to control the position here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Palmotic trying to control but Titus is working from the bottom.
Titus seems keen to control Palmotic's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Palmotic lands with a nice body punch.
Titus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Palmotic momentarily.
Palmotic throws a wild body kick that Titus sees coming a mile off.
Palmotic throws a head kick that half lands.
Titus moves away from the strike by Palmotic.
Titus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palmotic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hrvoje Palmotic 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#
Palmotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Titus fails to land the takedown.
Palmotic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Titus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palmotic.#TD#
Titus gets a takedown into half guard.
Titus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Palmotic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Titus is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Titus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Titus moves nicely into side control.
Titus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Palmotic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Palmotic can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Titus working the head with strikes.
Palmotic is not content to let Titus control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Titus are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
Titus is looking to take a break and control but Palmotic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Titus has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Palmotic!
Palmotic is bucking up trying to escape but Titus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Titus throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Titus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Palmotic looks a forlorn figure.
Titus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Titus landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Palmotic wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Titus.
Palmotic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Titus tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Titus cracks Palmotic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Titus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Titus throws some wild stikes that Palmotic manages to avoid easily.
Titus looking to control but Palmotic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Titus misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T4#
Titus lands a big shot there that rocks Palmotic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Titus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Titus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Titus breaks from Palmotic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Titus looking to finish Palmotic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Palmotic!
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!
Titus tries to control but Palmotic wriggling away.
Titus with the ground and pound from mount.
Palmotic wants to hold on but Titus pushes him away.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Titus! Palmotic is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zeke Titus!
A victorious Zeke Titus 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:
ENIGMA 127
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Palmotic throws a wild body kick that Doback sees coming a mile off.
Doback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palmotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Doback.
Doback throws a hook to the side of Palmotic's head but Palmotic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmotic.
Doback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Palmotic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doback looks to throw the jab but Palmotic is out of range.
Doback avoids a kick to the body.
Palmotic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Doback throws a body shot but no joy.
Palmotic throws a sloppy head kick and Doback moves out of range easily.
Doback with a hook.
Palmotic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Doback under the eye.
Doback misses with a body shot
and Palmotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Palmotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doback sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Palmotic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Doback slips under a jab from Palmotic.
Doback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palmotic moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doback throws a wild body kick that Palmotic sees coming a mile off.
Palmotic scores with a body shot.
Doback throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Palmotic. #T1#
Palmotic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Doback on the side of the head.
A big left from Doback misses.
Doback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palmotic.
Palmotic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Palmotic.
Palmotic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doback.
Doback closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Palmotic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Palmotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palmotic misses with a kick to the body.
Palmotic stuns Doback with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Palmotic clobbers Doback with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmotic with a jab.
Palmotic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#Doback is rocked!
Palmotic throws a quick head kick that knocks Doback silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Palmotic is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hrvoje Palmotic!
Hrvoje Palmotic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Dale Doback spoke after the fight, saying 'Te Mauri, te Raoi ao te Tabomoa'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 122
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Solomon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palmotic.
Palmotic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Palmotic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Solomon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Palmotic looks to throw the jab but Solomon is out of range.
Solomon feinted with a counter takedown.
Palmotic is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Palmotic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Palmotic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Solomon with a body shot.#T1#
Solomon takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#It looks like Zekariays Solomon has been cut.
Solomon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rage Training in the buildup to the fight.
Palmotic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Solomons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Palmotic misses with a left hand #TD#
and Solomon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Solomon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Solomon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Solomon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2##SUB#
Solomon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Palmotic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Solomon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Palmotic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Palmotic is not content to let Solomon control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solomon working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Solomon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Palmotic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Solomon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Palmotic is being controlled here.
Solomon 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.
Palmotic can't do much from the bottom here.
Solomon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Palmotic keeps working.
Palmotic keeping his opponent close.#SUB#
Solomon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Solomon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Palmotic keeps working.
Palmotic stops Solomon from passing to mount.
Solomon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Solomon working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palmotic wants to control but Solomon postures up.
Palmotic is trying to improve his position.
Solomon lands a nice forearm strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zekariays Solomon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zekariays Solomon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Palmotic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Solomon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Palmotic.
Solomon attempts a counter takedown but Palmotic avoids it well and moves away.
Solomon moves out of range of the strikes.
Solomon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Palmotic misses with a looping right.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmotic throws a looping overhand right but Solomon ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Palmotic lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Solomon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palmotic throws a shot from downtown. Solomon moves away and avoids it.
Solomon tries to counter with a takedown but Palmotic is quick to defend against it.
Palmotic throws a sloppy head kick and Solomon moves out of range easily.
Solomon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Solomon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Palmotic was covering up waiting for the punch and Solomon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Palmotic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Solomon's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Solomon wants to control from the top but Palmotic keeps moving.
Palmotic looking for a sweep. Not yet Palmotic, not yet.
Solomon trying to control but Palmotic is working from the bottom.
Solomon is really struggling to control Palmotic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Solomon working some strikes from top position.
Solomon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Solomon wants to control from the top but Palmotic keeps moving. #T3#
Solomon postures up and lands a big shot to Palmotic's brow.
Solomon cracks Palmotic with a solid left hand.
Palmotic throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Palmotic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Solomon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Solomon distracts Palmotic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Solomon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Solomon trying to control but Palmotic is working from the bottom.
Solomon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palmotic is keeping the position for now.
Solomon works over Palmotic with some ground and pound from guard.
Solomon stands up over Palmotic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Solomon trying to control but Palmotic is working from the bottom.
Solomon connects with a couple of short punches.
Solomon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Solomon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Solomon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palmotic can do to turn this around?
Solomon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Palmotic's head.
Palmotic keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully.
Palmotic controlling Solomon's posture.
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmotic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palmotic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zekariays Solomon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zekariays Solomon's cut.
That's time! Solomon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Solomon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Solomon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmotic.
Solomon tries to counter with a takedown but Palmotic is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Palmotic misses.
Solomon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Palmotic sprawls and moves away.
Solomon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palmotic tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Solomon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Palmotic!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Solomon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Solomon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Palmotic!#T1#
Solomon with shots to the head and body - Palmotic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Palmotic is in a horrible position here. Solomon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Palmotic wants to control but Solomon is having none of it.
Solomon with shots to the head and body - Palmotic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Palmotic tries to hold on but Solomon postures up.#SUB#
Solomon looking for a guillotine from mount but Palmotic is having none of it.
Solomon working Palmotic over with strikes here.
Zekariays Solomon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Solomon connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Palmotic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T2#
Palmotic can't escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solomon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Palmotic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Solomon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Palmotic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Solomon landing strikes from the mount and Palmotic is in trouble!
BOOM! Solomon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Solomon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC#Palmotic is rocked!
Palmotic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Solomon loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Palmotic scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Solomon land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Solomon stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zekariays Solomon!
Zekariays Solomon retains his light heavyweight title!
Zekariays Solomon thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 117
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Palmotic looks for the body kick but Davis saw that one coming.
Palmotic throws a combination that misses
and Davis counters with a three punch combo that has Palmotic backing up. Palmotic nods at Davis to acknowledge the strikes.
Palmotic throws the kick towards the body but Davis avoids it.
Davis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Palmotic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Davon Davis has been cut.
A slow jab from Palmotic misses its intended target.
Palmotic lands a nice shot that snaps Davis's head back.
A slow jab from Palmotic misses its intended target.
Davis lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Davis counters with an inside leg kick.
Palmotic throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot.
Davis throws a body punch but Palmotic moves out of range. #T1#
Davis slips a jab from Palmotic.
Davis cracks Palmotic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palmotic throws out the jab.
Palmotic just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDavis.
Davis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palmotic throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
Davis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Palmotic lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Davis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Palmotic - the referee stops the clock and Davis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Palmotic. Davis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Davis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Davis throws the kick towards the body but Palmotic avoids it.
Palmotic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palmotic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palmotic with a jab.
Palmotic blocks the body kick.
Palmotic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Palmotic.
Palmotic throws an off balance right hand
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Palmotic counters with a nice uppercut.
Davis lands a body shot.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmotic catches Davis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Palmotic misses with a hook
and Davis counters with a two punch combo.
Nice body kick there by Palmotic.
Palmotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palmotic.
Davis throws a front kick that sends Palmotic stumbling back into the cage.
Palmotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
Davis moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPalmotic.
Davis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Davis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Palmotic.
Good exchange - Palmotic coming out on top.#CUT2#Davon Davis's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Davis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Palmotic to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#Davon Davis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis blocks a head kick by Palmotic.
An attempted straight right counter from Davis misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Palmotic.
Palmotic misses with a two punch combination.
Davis throws a big counter combination but Palmotic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Davis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Palmotic cracks Davis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Palmotic missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palmotic blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Palmotic! But no joy.
Davis with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hrvoje Palmotic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davon Davis'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#
Davis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Palmotic is trying to counter with his kicks.
Palmotic connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Palmotic. Beautiful body shot.
Good exchange - Palmotic coming out on top.#CUT2#Jeez, Davon Davis's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Palmotic misses with a combination
and Davis counters with a right hand to the body.
Davis looks for the body kick but Palmotic saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic with a nice cross.
Palmotic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Palmotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Palmotic.#T1#
Palmotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davis with a hook.
Davis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Palmotic.
Palmotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palmotic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Palmotic looks to land a left hand but Davis moved out of range nicely.
Davis with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Palmotic. That snapped Davis's head back.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Davon Davis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hrvoje Palmotic!
Hrvoje Palmotic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 111
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Palmotic misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Palmotic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown throws a push kick but Palmotic slaps the foot to one side.
Palmotic is looking to counter punch.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Palmotic to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like AJ Brown has been cut.
Brown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A good leg kick by Brown.
Palmotic scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Palmotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palmotic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Palmotic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Palmotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
We've been told by Palmotic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Brown sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brown darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Palmotic slips a jab from Brown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brown.
Brown's corner calls for a 1-2. Brown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Palmotic moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Palmotic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brown throws a predictable looking body shot
and Palmotic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Brown defending well as Palmotic loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Brown misses with a shot to the body
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palmotic lands with an overhand left.#KD#
Palmotic drops Brown with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Brown looks back up at him and smiles so Palmotic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Brown is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmotic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Palmotic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That kick from Brown tenderised Palmotic's leg. Palmotic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brown clobbers Palmotic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brown bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Palmotic's head.
Brown takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T3#
Brown with a nice calf kick.
Brown is looking to chop away at Palmotic's legs.
Palmotic throws a counter high kick but Brown was just alert enough to avoid it.
Palmotic misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a leg kick.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Palmotic doesn't seem phased though.
Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Palmotic off balance momentarily.
Palmotic throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Brown misses with a body shot.
As Brown looks to move away, Palmotic throws a big counter combo but Brown just gets out of the way.
Brown takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T4#
Palmotic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some bone on bone action there as Palmotic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Palmotic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Palmotic scrambles back to his feet.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Palmotic can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Brown throws a body kick that misses
and Palmotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#That has opened up AJ Brown's cut even more.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab.
Palmotic throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but AJ Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on AJ Brown's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Brown looks to throw the jab but Palmotic is out of range.
Palmotic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmotic manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Palmotic misses its target.
Palmotic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brown is looking to chop away at Palmotic's legs.
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Palmotic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brown. Palmotic shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palmotic.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Brown lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Brown wants to clinch up but Palmotic keeps it at a distance.
Palmotic is looking to counter with head kicks.
AJ Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown throws a hook but Palmotic avoids it easily.
Brown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Palmotic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brown misses with a low kick as Palmotic jumps back.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palmotic thinks about countering with a body kick.
Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Palmotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Palmotic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brown counters with a low kick, right behind Palmotic 's knee.
Palmotic throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Palmotic throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmotic's elbow.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmotic's elbow.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palmotic misses with a punch to the body.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Palmotic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palmotic blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Palmotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmotic blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Palmotic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palmotic tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Palmotic.
#BC#
Palmotic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Palmotic missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Palmotic counters with a nice uppercut.
Palmotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown wants to clinch up but Palmotic keeps it at a distance.
Palmotic misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Palmotic misses the target.
Brown wants to counter the offense by Palmotic and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Brown swings for the body but Palmotic moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Palmotic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Palmotic slips the punch.
Palmotic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Palmotic moves away from the strike by Brown.
Palmotic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
AJ Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmotic slips a straight right by Brown.
Palmotic is looking to counter punch.
Brown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Palmotic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Palmotic throws a lazy body kick
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body kick from Palmotic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on AJ Brown's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Palmotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown wants to counter with a clinch but Palmotic pushes him away.
A low kick from Brown is predictable there
and Palmotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Palmotic misses with a low kick.
Palmotic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
Palmotic with a jab.
The fighters circling - Palmotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Palmotic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Palmotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palmotic is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Palmotic throws a head kick that misses.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brown is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brown moves out of range as Palmotic strikes.
Brown tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Palmotic is able to avoid easily.
Nice body punch from Brown.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Palmotic doesn't seem phased though.
Hrvoje Palmotic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Palmotic throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brown.
Brown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brown swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Palmotic to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Palmotic drops Brown with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Brown looks back up at him and smiles so Palmotic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmotic finish him?#CUT#The cut above AJ Brown's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brown tries to clinch but Palmotic moves away
and Palmotic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Palmotic swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
Palmotic tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Palmotic drops Brown with a big left hand! Brown is injured, injured bad! Palmotic jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Palmotic!
Hrvoje Palmotic 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:
ENIGMA 102
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Piper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Piper tries to clinch but Palmotic moves out of range. #CL2#
Piper rushes Palmotic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Piper lands a right hand.
Palmotic works on Piper's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Piper.
Palmotic prevents a body shot from Piper.
Piper throws a head punch that misses.
Piper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palmotic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Piper backwards.
Piper can't find room to land a body shot as Palmotic controls the action.
Piper has a couple of punches blocked by Palmotic.
Palmotic lands with a light punch inside.
Palmotic scores with a hook to the body.
Piper working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Palmotic.
Piper working aggressively here.
Palmotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palmotic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Piper looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Palmotic as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Piper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Palmotic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Palmotic works on Piper's body with a couple of short punches.
Palmotic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Piper backwards.
Palmotic lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Palmotic.
Palmotic works on Piper's body with a couple of short punches.
Palmotic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Palmotic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Palmotic pushes Piper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Palmotic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Palmotic.
Piper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Piper is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Palmotic fails to land.
Piper is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmotic finish him?
Palmotic misses with some punches.
Palmotic lands a body punch.
Palmotic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Palmotic misses with some punches.
Palmotic has a couple of punches blocked by Piper.
Piper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Piper seems to have recovered his senses.
Palmotic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Palmotic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Piper backwards.
Palmotic throws a big uppercut that drops Piper! More strikes from Palmotic and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Piper lies dazed against the cage as Palmotic celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Palmotic!
A very excited looking Hrvoje Palmotic 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:
ENIGMA 92
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Palmotic moves out of range as Bispen strikes.
Bispen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Bispen misses.
Bispen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Palmotic needs to keep his hands up - Bispen had a free shot at his head there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Palmotic!
#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Bispen has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bispen.
Bispen misses with an uppercut
and Palmotic counters with a nice body shot.
Bispen misses with a double jab.
Bispen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bispen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palmotic.
A shot to the liver by Palmotic. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bispen looks to land a left hand but Palmotic moved out of range nicely.
Palmotic lunges at Bispen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bispen's hand.
Palmotic scores with a nice strike.
Palmotic jabs at Bispen's body.
Bispen moves out of range as Palmotic strikes.
Palmotic lands with a right hand.
Palmotic lands a jab to Bispen's midsection.
Palmotic staying out of range there.
Palmotic scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Palmotic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Palmotic lands a front kick.
Bispen is breathing heavily.
Bispen falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Palmotic to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Palmotic has Bispen up against the cage in a clinch.
Palmotic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bispens head.
Palmotic misses with a body punch.
Palmotic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bispens head.
Palmotic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bispen working hard to break the clinch.
Palmotic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Palmotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palmotic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bispen's efforts to push away.
Palmotic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palmotic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bispen is trying to break free.
Palmotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Bispen controls his hands.
Palmotic lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Palmotic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Palmotic lands with a right to the head.
Bispen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bispen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Palmotic.
Palmotic lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Palmotic - that landed with a thud.
Bispen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Palmotic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Palmotic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmotic.
Palmotic works on Bispen's body with a couple of short punches.
Palmotic pushes Bispen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmotic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Palmotic as the two fighters clinch.
Palmotic pushes Bispen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Palmotic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Palmotic.
Still in the clinch, Palmotic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Palmotic is leaning against Bispen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Palmotic lands a nice uppercut.
Palmotic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bispen backwards.
Palmotic is leaning against Bispen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Palmotic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmotic digs a right hand into Bispen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bispen's gas tank.
A short right from Palmotic on the inside.
Palmotic tries a body shot but Bispen blocks it.
Palmotic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Palmotic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Palmotic pushes Bispen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Bispen is rocked!
Bispen tries to break free but Palmotic pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Bispen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Palmotic drops Bispen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bispen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmotic throws a big uppercut that drops Bispen! More strikes from Palmotic and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bispen lies dazed against the cage as Palmotic celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Palmotic!
A very excited looking Hrvoje Palmotic 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:
ENIGMA 83
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Palmotic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cotilla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cotilla tries a head kick but it misses.
Cotilla slips a jab from Palmotic.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cotilla darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cotilla misses with an uppercut. Palmotic saw that one coming.
Palmotic thinks about countering with a body kick.
Palmotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palmotic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotilla throws a series of punches but Palmotic avoids them all with ease.
And Palmotic counters with a quick kick to the body but Cotilla blocks it.
Cotilla throws a series of strikes that have Palmotic backpedaling.
Cotilla misses with a wild body shot.
Palmotic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Cotilla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Palmotic throws a sloppy head kick
and Cotilla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Palmotic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cotilla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Palmotic lands a head kick. Cotilla smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Cotilla has been cut.
Cotilla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Palmotic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Palmotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cotilla lands a nice shot to the body.
Palmotic checks the leg kick.
Palmotic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alexander Cotilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotilla walks into a straight right hand from Palmotic.
Palmotic 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.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotilla with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Palmotic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cotilla lands a nice looking body shot.
Cotilla throws a head kick but Palmotic moves out of range.
Palmotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Palmotic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cotilla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cotilla misses with a wild body shot.
Cotilla just misses with a punch to the body.
Palmotic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good work by Palmotic as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Cotilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmotic.
A little jabbing left from Cotilla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Palmotic moves out of range as Cotilla strikes.
Palmotic looks for the body kick but Cotilla saw that one coming.
We've been told by Palmotic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cotilla takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the liver by Palmotic. Beautiful body shot.
Palmotic throws a sloppy head kick
and Palmotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cotilla scores with a leg kick.
Palmotic throws a shot from downtown. Cotilla moves away and avoids it.
Cotilla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Cotilla misses with a hook. Palmotic ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Palmotic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cotilla takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cotilla misses with the combination.
Cotilla lands a nice looking kick to the body. Palmotic takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmotic.
Cotilla stuns Palmotic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Palmotic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cotilla to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Cotilla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Cotilla's cut.
That's time! Palmotic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Palmotic lands a glancing blow to the side of Cotilla's head.
Palmotic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Palmotic throws a head kick but Cotilla moves out of range.
Cotilla feints a counter leg kick.
Palmotic drops his hands momentarily and Cotilla takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cotilla scores with a nice body kick.
Palmotic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cotilla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotilla throws a leg kick but Palmotic sees it coming and moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Palmotic misses its target.
Cotilla throws a leg kick that misses.
And Palmotic counters with a quick kick to the body but Cotilla blocks it.
Cotilla lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T1#
Palmotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cotilla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palmotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Cotilla is just out of range.
Cotilla does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little feinted left hand from Palmotic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cotilla avoids the body shot from Palmotic.
Cotilla throws an off balance right hand
and Palmotic counters with a good, hard body kick but Cotilla shrugs it off.
Palmotic moves out of range of the leg kick from Cotilla.
Cotilla misses with a hook. Palmotic ducked under it nicely.
Palmotic tried to counter with a leg kick but Cotilla avoided it.
Palmotic staying out of range there.
Palmotic misses with a wild body shot.
Cotilla is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Palmotic with a body shot.#T2#
Palmotic misses with a jab to the body
and Cotilla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Palmotic tries to land a front kick but Cotilla steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Palmotic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Palmotic slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from Cotilla misses.
Palmotic lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cotilla lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cotilla.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmotic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cotilla.
#T3#
Cotilla misses with a right hand
and Palmotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexander Cotilla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cotilla stuns Palmotic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body kick from Palmotic.
Palmotic lands with a cross. #CUT#That has opened up Alexander Cotilla's cut even more.
Cotilla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cotilla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palmotic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#KD#
Palmotic lands a big right hand that sends Cotilla crashing to the mat! Palmotic stays standing though and waves Cotilla back to his feet!#ROC#Cotilla is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmotic delivers a nice body kick.
Cotilla connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Palmotic's hands.
A slow jab from Cotilla misses its intended target.
Palmotic thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
Cotilla swings for the body but Palmotic moves out of range.
Palmotic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Donk. Cotilla catches Palmotic right on the button with a cross.
Cotilla misses with an uppercut
and Palmotic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Palmotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotilla manages to avoid it.
Palmotic looks to land a body kick but Cotilla moved away.
Cotilla connects with a body shot that sends Palmotic's belly button to the back.
Cotilla throws a big shot that misses.
Palmotic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cotilla throws a front kick aimed at Palmotic's knee but Palmotic avoids it well.
Palmotic lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Cotilla will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexander Cotilla's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Palmotic misses with a hook to the body
and Cotilla counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Palmotic thinking.
Cotilla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cotilla just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPalmotic.
A telegraphed right hand from Cotilla misses the target.
Palmotic throws a head kick that Cotilla semi-blocks.
#CUT#The cut above Alexander Cotilla's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cotilla misses with a low kick.
Palmotic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cotilla can pounce on him.
Palmotic is looking to wear down Cotilla with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Cotilla looks to score with a jab to the body but Palmotic is just out of range.
Cotilla tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Palmotic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Cotilla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palmotic throws a right and a left that Cotilla avoids nicely.
Palmotic misses with a wild body shot.
Cotilla's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Palmotic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cotilla scrambles back to his feet.
Cotilla misses with a few strikes there.
Cotilla misses with a low kick.
Good shot there by Palmotic.
Cotilla lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cotilla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Palmotic misses the target.#T2#
Palmotic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cotilla misses with a leg kick.
Palmotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotilla.
Cotilla works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Palmotic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alexander Cotilla is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmotic slips under a jab.
Palmotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cotilla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Palmotic misses the target.
Cotilla misses with a straight left.
Palmotic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hrvoje Palmotic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Palmotic is looking to land body kicks.
Palmotic defending well as Cotilla loads up on a big left hand.
Cotilla moves away from the strike by Palmotic.
Cotilla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Palmotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cotilla throws a series of punches but Palmotic avoids them all with ease.
Palmotic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Cotilla misses.
Cotilla swinging wildly here.
Cotilla ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Palmotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Palmotic tries to land a body kick
and Cotilla counters with a straight right hand.
Palmotic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cotilla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cotilla misses with a low kick.
Palmotic throws a body punch but Cotilla moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palmotic lands a jab to Cotilla's midsection.
Cotilla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palmotic.
Cotilla takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Cotilla.
Well Cotilla 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Cotilla!
A victorious Alexander Cotilla 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:
ENIGMA 75
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Kaori misses the shot to the body.
Palmotic dodges the punch combination from Kaori.
An attempted straight right counter from Palmotic misses the target.
Palmotic lands with a straight right. Kaori didn't see that one coming.
Kaori looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kaori throws out a loose jab but Palmotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ichioka Kaori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaori misses with a wild body shot.
Palmotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaori takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kaori wants to stay close but Palmotic steps back to make room for something. Kaori seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Palmotic and Kaori drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hrvoje Palmotic!
After winning the bout, Hrvoje Palmotic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ichioka Kaori spoke after the fight, saying '6.6'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 67
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Palmotic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reaper staying out of range there.
Palmotic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reaper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Palmotic looks to land a right hand but Reaper moved out of range.
Good shot there by Reaper.
Reaper goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Palmotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Palmotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range.
Reaper steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jake Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmotic throws a hook but Reaper blocks it.
Reaper counters with a body kick.
Reaper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Reaper.
Palmotic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reaper manages to avoid it.
Reaper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Palmotic.
Reaper misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Palmotic misses the target.#T1#
Reaper thuds his right hand into Palmotic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reaper misses with a hook.
Reaper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reaper there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Jake Reaper has been cut.
Reaper takes a swing at Palmotic's ribcage but misses.
Palmotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Reaper counters with a thumping low kick.
Reaper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Palmotic throws a body punch but Reaper moves out of range.
Palmotic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Palmotic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid body kick from Palmotic.
Reaper throws a solid leg kick but Palmotic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reaper.
Reaper throws a solid leg kick but Palmotic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reaper.
Reaper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reaper on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Reaper swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Palmotic counters with a nice right hand that sends Reaper toppling to the canvas! Reaper scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Palmotic finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reaper thows a leg kick but Palmotic checks it
and Palmotic rattles Reaper with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Reaper tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Palmotic dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Reaper stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hrvoje Palmotic! |
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Event:
Sickness VI
Date: Nov 25, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Klimenko moves into the clinch.
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Palmotic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Palmotic prevents a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko has a couple of punches blocked by Palmotic.
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palmotic digs a right hand underneath Klimenko's ribcage. Klimenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Palmotic blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko prevents a body shot from Palmotic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klimenko.
Klimenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palmotic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Palmotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palmotic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Palmotic blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Klimenko lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Klimenko.
Klimenko digs a right hand underneath Palmotic's ribcage. Palmotic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Palmotic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Palmotic has had enough of the clinch but Klimenko keeps him there for the moment.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimenko gets through Palmotic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klimenko lands an elbow that stopped Palmotic in his tracks for a moment.
Klimenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Klimenko lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Klimenko as the two fighters clinch.
Palmotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimenko prevents a body shot from Palmotic.
Klimenko blocks a body shot from Palmotic.
Palmotic blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Klimenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmotic working aggressively here.
Palmotic takes a shot to the head.
Klimenko misses with the head strike.
Palmotic tries to throw a body punch but Klimenko avoids it by throwing Palmotic back against the cage. #T2#
Klimenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Palmotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmotic.
Klimenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Palmotic blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Klimenko.
Palmotic looks winded!
Klimenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Klimenko.
A short uppercut from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands with a right to the head.
Klimenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Klimenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palmotics head.
Still in the clinch, Klimenko scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Klimenko misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Klimenko.
Palmotic misses with a body punch.
Klimenko tries to work over Palmotic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimenko tries a body shot but Palmotic blocks it.
Palmotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Klimenko on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Klimenko.
Palmotic misses with a punch on the inside.
Klimenko lands with a light punch inside.
Klimenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Klimenko lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Palmotic is rocked!
A hook to the body from Klimenko.
Palmotic is still on wobbly legs! Can Klimenko finish him?
Klimenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Palmotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimenko works on Palmotic's body with a couple of short punches.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Palmotic seems to have recovered his senses.
Klimenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palmotic.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klimenko. #T4#
Klimenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Palmotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Klimenko stalling in the clinch.
Klimenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Palmotic dodges an elbow strike from Klimenko.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Klimenko prevents a body shot from Palmotic.
Klimenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Klimenko.
A shot in the inside from Klimenko.
Palmotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimenko controls his hands.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Palmotic avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
Klimenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands with a left to the head.
Klimenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Klimenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Klimenko clinches up against the cage.
Palmotic is trying to push Klimenko away but Klimenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right handed body shot lands from Palmotic.
Palmotic tries to throw a body punch but Klimenko avoids it by throwing Palmotic back against the cage.
Klimenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Klimenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klimenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Palmotic.
Klimenko scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klimenko.
Palmotic tries a body shot but Klimenko blocks it.
Klimenko lands a nice uppercut.
Klimenko scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Palmotic fails to land.
Klimenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Klimenko pushes Palmotic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klimenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palmotic is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klimenko lands a body punch.
Klimenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palmotic can do to turn this around?
Palmotic misses with some punches.
Klimenko has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#TD#
Klimenko successfully pulls guard.
#T1#
Klimenko pulls Palmotic in close to his closed guard and prevents Palmotic from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Klimenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palmotic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palmotic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Klimenko holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Klimenko trying to keep a closed guard but Palmotic is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Klimenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palmotic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palmotic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Klimenko drives through and clinches with Palmotic against the cage.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Klimenko.
Klimenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Klimenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses.
Klimenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palmotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klimenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Palmotic.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zachary Klimenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Palmotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko tries to work over Palmotic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palmotic blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Palmotic blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses.
Klimenko lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Klimenko pushes Palmotic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klimenko working aggressively here.
Klimenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Klimenko on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klimenko misses with a body punch.
Palmotic misses with a punch to the body.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimenko's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klimenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Palmotic controls his hands.
Palmotic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klimenko digs a right hand into Palmotic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Palmotic's gas tank.
Klimenko takes a shot to the head.
Klimenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Palmotic controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klimenko.
Klimenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klimenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palmotics head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Klimenko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Klimenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Klimenko tries to clinch there but Palmotic circles away.
Palmotic throws an overhand right that lands on Klimenko's shoulder, as Klimenko tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Klimenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klimenko moves in looking to clinch but Palmotic pushes him off.
It seemed like Palmotic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Klimenko wants to clinch.
Palmotic swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Klimenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Palmotic, pushing him back against the cage.
Klimenko lands a right hand. #T1#
Klimenko has a couple of punches blocked by Palmotic.
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Klimenko.
Palmotic tries to break the clinch but Klimenko is controlling the position.
Palmotic misses with a punch to the body.
Klimenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Palmotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klimenko can't find room to land a body shot as Palmotic controls the action.
Palmotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Palmotic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Palmotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Palmotic fails to land.
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Klimenko on the inside. #T2#
Klimenko lands a right hand.
Palmotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimenko controls his hands.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko working aggressively here.
Klimenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Klimenko misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmotic misses with a punch to the body.
Palmotic wants to break free but Klimenko has control.
Palmotic misses with some punches.
Klimenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmotic.
A short body shot lands from Klimenko as the two fighters clinch.
Palmotic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Palmotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Palmotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palmotic.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
Palmotic can't find room to land a body shot as Klimenko controls the action.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmotic.
Klimenko cracks Palmotic with a nice body shot.
Palmotic misses with the head strike.
Klimenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palmotics head.
Klimenko lands a nice uppercut.
Klimenko lands a shot to the body.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimenko unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Palmotic! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Klimenko is unloading with more strikes now! Palmotic drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko retains his light heavyweight title!
Zachary Klimenko thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SICKNESS IV
Date: Oct 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Palmotic throws a wild body kick that Gunnarsson sees coming a mile off.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gunnarsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Palmotic tests Gunnarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Palmotic drops his hands momentarily and Gunnarsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Palmotic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gunnarsson will feel that in the morning.
Palmotic misses with a hook. Gunnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Palmotic moves out of range.
Palmotic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gunnarsson at a distance.
Gunnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunnarsson jabs Palmotic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmotic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Palmotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Palmotic works the jab nicely.
Palmotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Gunnarsson counters with a left and a right that stings Palmotic.
Palmotic looks to throw the jab but Gunnarsson is out of range.
Palmotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palmotic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gunnarsson misses with a kick to the body.
Gunnarsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Palmotic - that will leave a mark!
Gunnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmotic.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook. Palmotic ducked under it nicely.
Palmotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunnarsson.
Palmotic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmotic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Palmotic misses with an uppercut.
Gunnarsson is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Palmotic moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Palmotic is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Gunnarsson.
Palmotic motions for Gunnarsson to come forward. Palmotic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Palmotic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Palmotic throws an overhand right that lands on Gunnarsson's shoulder, as Gunnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Gunnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Palmotic digs a good hook to Gunnarsson's body.
A jab from Palmotic finds it's way through Gunnarsson's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunnarsson. Palmotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gunnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palmotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunnarsson.
Palmotic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Palmotic lands a body shot.
Palmotic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Palmotic.#T3#
Gunnarsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Palmotic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gunnarsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Palmotic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Palmotic.
Palmotic cracks a nice hook into Gunnarsson's ribs.
A slow jab from Gunnarsson misses its intended target.
A head kick from Gunnarsson lands but Palmotic takes it in his stride.
Palmotic lands a nice shot to the body.
Palmotic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Palmotic connects with a body shot that sends Gunnarsson's belly button to the back.
Gunnarsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palmotic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Palmotic.
Palmotic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gunnarsson.
Palmotic looks to land a body kick but Gunnarsson moved away.#T4#
Gunnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Palmotic.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Palmotic's ribcage but misses.
Palmotic is looking to slow Gunnarsson down with leg kicks.
Palmotic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Palmotic with a nice calf kick.
Palmotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Palmotic misses with an uppercut.
Gunnarsson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Palmotic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gunnarsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Palmotic scores with a jab.
Jab, jab by Palmotic - just one landing.
Palmotic throws a low kick but Gunnarsson avoids it.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot.
#T5#
Palmotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Palmotic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Palmotic looks to move away, Gunnarsson throws a big counter combo but Palmotic just gets out of the way.
A slow jab from Palmotic misses its intended target.
Gunnarsson slips a straight right by Palmotic.
Palmotic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Palmotic.
Palmotic loads up on a big right hand but Gunnarsson slips the punch.
Palmotic looks to throw a body kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Palmotic delivers a nice body kick.
Palmotic throws a sloppy body shot
and Gunnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunnarsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Palmotic to score with a decent uppercut.
Palmotic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Palmotic feints and then cracks Gunnarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gunnarsson down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnarsson misses with a shot to the body
and Palmotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T6#
Gunnarsson throws a right hand that Palmotic ducks under and follows up with a left that Palmotic also avoids with ease.
Palmotic misses with a looping left.
Palmotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnarsson.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmotic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Palmotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Palmotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunnarsson.
A big left from Palmotic misses.
Gunnarsson avoids a kick to the body.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Palmotic.
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Palmotic throws a body kick.
Gunnarsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Palmotic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Palmotic lands a nice looking body kick.#T7#
Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palmotic.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Palmotic.
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Palmotic throws a body kick.
It looked like Gunnarsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook.
Palmotic blocks a head kick by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Palmotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Gunnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palmotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palmotic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gunnarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Palmotic. Palmotic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Palmotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnarsson.
Palmotic throws the kick towards the body but Gunnarsson avoids it.
Palmotic is looking to slow Gunnarsson down with leg kicks. #T8#
Gunnarsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Palmotic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That kick from Palmotic tenderised Gunnarsson's leg. Gunnarsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gunnarsson takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmotic looks to throw the jab but Gunnarsson is out of range.
Palmotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Palmotic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Palmotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson is looking for a counter combo.
Palmotic scores with a jab.
Palmotic throws a low kick but Gunnarsson avoids it.
Palmotic takes one to the side of the head.
Palmotic misses with a looping left.
Palmotic misses with a looping right.
Gunnarsson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Palmotic slips under a jab.
Palmotic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T9#
A combination from Gunnarsson does no damage.
Palmotic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gunnarsson staying out of range there.
Palmotic lands a slapping body shot.
Palmotic missing with a left hand there. Gunnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palmotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Palmotic lands a leg kick that knocks Gunnarsson off balance momentarily.
Gunnarsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Palmotic. Gunnarsson shrugs it off though.
Gunnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Palmotic throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Palmotic moves out of range easily.
Gunnarsson moves forwards but Palmotic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Palmotic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hrvoje Palmotic dominated that round.
That's time! Gunnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R2#
Palmotic misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunnarsson misses the target.
A big right from Palmotic misses.
Gunnarsson misses with a head kick.
Palmotic connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Palmotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palmotic thumps Gunnarsson with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Palmotic, as that shot connected.
Gunnarsson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Palmotic blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gunnarsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Palmotic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gunnarsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Palmotic throws a sloppy body shot
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Palmotic thinking.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gunnarsson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmotic loads up on a big right hand but Gunnarsson slips the punch.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1#
Palmotic misses the shot to the body.
Palmotic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice defenses there by Palmotic.
Gunnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palmotic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gunnarsson on the side of the head.
Palmotic misses with an uppercut
and Gunnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Palmotic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Palmotic.
Palmotic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Palmotic!
Palmotic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnarsson takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Palmotic misses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmotic throws an overhand right that lands on Gunnarsson's shoulder, as Gunnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gunnarsson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Palmotic - the referee stops the clock and Gunnarsson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Palmotic. Gunnarsson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Palmotic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crunch! Palmotic slams his shin into Gunnarsson's torso.
Palmotic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Palmotic moves out of range easily.
Palmotic lands with a straight right. Gunnarsson didn't see that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Palmotic!
Gunnarsson walks into a straight right hand from Palmotic.
Palmotic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Palmotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunnarsson. #T3#
Palmotic lands a nice looking body kick.
Gunnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Palmotic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Palmotic lands with a good body shot.
Palmotic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunnarsson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Palmotic avoids it.
Palmotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
Palmotic misses with an uppercut.
Gunnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Palmotic moves away and avoids it.
Palmotic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Palmotic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Palmotic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gunnarsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Palmotic!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnarsson throws a head kick but Palmotic moves out of range.
Palmotic is looking to slow Gunnarsson down with leg kicks. #T4#
Palmotic swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Palmotic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Palmotic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gunnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palmotic is looking to slow Gunnarsson down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Palmotic.
Palmotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Palmotic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Gunnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Palmotic.
Gunnarsson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gunnarsson takes one to the chin there.
Gunnarsson cracks Palmotic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Palmotic tries to land a leg kick but Gunnarsson saw it coming and moves away.
#T5#
Palmotic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Palmotic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Palmotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palmotic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gunnarsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Palmotic swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Palmotic throws an off balance right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Palmotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palmotic misses with a straight left.
Palmotic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gunnarsson avoids a kick to the body.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Palmotic's ribcage but misses.
Palmotic blocks a head kick by Gunnarsson.
Palmotic misses with a body shot.
#T6#
Gunnarsson misses with a body kick.
Palmotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnarsson.
Palmotic throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Palmotic.
Palmotic misses with an uppercut. Gunnarsson saw that one coming.
Gunnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Palmotic should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmotic throws the kick towards the body but Gunnarsson avoids it.
Palmotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palmotic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Palmotic.
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palmotic.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild combination.
Palmotic flicks out a counter leg kick but Gunnarsson steps away.
Hrvoje Palmotic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T7#
Palmotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson slips a jab from Palmotic.
Palmotic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gunnarsson will feel that in the morning.
Gunnarsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Palmotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Palmotic manages to avoid it.
Palmotic lands an overhand right.
Gunnarsson looks for the body kick but Palmotic saw that one coming.
Palmotic misses with a hook. Gunnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palmotic swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Palmotic throws a shot from downtown. Gunnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Palmotic lands a nice shot that snaps Gunnarsson's head back.
Palmotic thows a body kick. Gunnarsson tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T8#
Palmotic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Palmotic misses.
Well,Gunnarsson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Palmotic strikes.
And Gunnarsson counters with a quick kick to the body but Palmotic blocks it.
Palmotic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Palmotic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Palmotic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gunnarsson on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmotic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Palmotic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Palmotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunnarsson.
A punch lands to the side of Gunnarsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gunnarsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gunnarsson blocks a head kick by Palmotic.
Gunnarsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gunnar Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T9#
Palmotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Palmotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palmotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunnarsson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Palmotic throws a body punch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Palmotic throws a body punch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Palmotic works Gunnarsson's body with a nice hook.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palmotic. Gunnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Palmotic.
Gunnarsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Palmotic. Palmotic obviously looking to wear him down.
Palmotic scores with a sloppy right hand. Gunnarsson should have avoided that one.
Palmotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Palmotic can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hrvoje Palmotic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Palmotic 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Hrvoje Palmotic!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Hrvoje Palmotic!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Hrvoje Palmotic!
Hrvoje Palmotic wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
BKFC 18 - Hurst vs Jackson
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Klimenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Palmotic doesn't seem phased though.
Klimenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmotic.
#CL2#
Klimenko drives through and clinches with Palmotic against the cage.
Klimenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Palmotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palmotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimenko's elbow.
Palmotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palmotic swings wildly with an uppercut but Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palmotic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko tries to work over Palmotic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
Klimenko tries to work over Palmotic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palmotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimenko's elbow.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Klimenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Klimenko digs a right hand into Palmotic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Palmotic's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palmotics head.
Palmotic can't find room to land a body shot as Klimenko controls the action.
Palmotic misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Klimenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Palmotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimenko's elbow. #BC2#
Klimenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klimenko thuds a left hand into Palmotic's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Palmotic.#CL2#
Klimenko clinches up with Palmotic and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Palmotic.
Palmotic dodges an elbow strike from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands with a right to the head.
Klimenko misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Palmotic fails to land.
Klimenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Palmotic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Klimenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Palmotic blocking some punches.
Klimenko presses Palmotic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klimenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Palmotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Klimenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palmotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Palmotic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Klimenko closes the distance but Palmotic moves to the side
and Palmotic counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Klimenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Palmotic thuds his right hand into Klimenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Palmotic scores with a kick to the body.
Palmotic lands a front kick.#CL2#
Klimenko clinches up with Palmotic and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klimenko.
A short right from Klimenko on the inside.
Palmotic swings wildly with an uppercut but Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Palmotic can't find room to land a body shot as Klimenko controls the action.
Klimenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Palmotic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klimenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klimenko looking to stall.
Palmotic misses with a punch on the inside.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Palmotic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Palmotic.
Klimenko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Palmotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimenko controls his hands.
Klimenko blocks a body shot from Palmotic.
Palmotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmotic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klimenko backwards.
Palmotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses.
Klimenko stalling.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palmotic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klimenko gets through Palmotic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klimenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Palmotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palmotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Palmotic on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klimenko.
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Klimenko stalling the fight.
Klimenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Palmotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmotic has a couple of punches blocked by Klimenko.
Palmotic tries to throw a body punch but Klimenko avoids it by throwing Palmotic back against the cage.
Palmotic throws a head punch that misses.
Klimenko avoiding damage.
Palmotic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palmotic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Klimenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Klimenko on the inside.
Klimenko blocks a body shot from Palmotic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palmotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palmotic.
Klimenko'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.
Klimenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Klimenko 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#
Palmotic throws a lazy right hand but Klimenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zachary Klimenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klimenko moves out of range as Palmotic strikes.
Klimenko avoids a kick to the body.
Palmotic swings for the body but Klimenko moves out of range.
Klimenko throws a leg kick but Palmotic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Palmotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klimenko moves away.
Klimenko tests Palmotic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Klimenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Palmotic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Klimenko tries to bum rush Palmotic with a series of wild strikes but Palmotic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from Palmotic.
Klimenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palmotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klimenko.
Palmotic is looking to wear down Klimenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Palmotic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Klimenko.
Zachary Klimenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Klimenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zachary Klimenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmotic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimenko working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palmotic.
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Palmotic avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
Klimenko pushes Palmotic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palmotic.
Palmotic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Palmotic misses with the head strike.
Klimenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Klimenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Palmotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Klimenko in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Palmotic throws a head punch that misses.
Klimenko misses with some punches.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike.
Klimenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Palmotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palmotic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palmotic.
Klimenko gets through Palmotic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Klimenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmotic's elbow.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko gets through Palmotic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses.
Klimenko working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmotic.
A head punch on the inside from Palmotic fails to land.
Klimenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palmotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palmotic or not.
Palmotic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klimenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko lands a right hand.
Palmotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palmotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimenko controls his hands.
Palmotic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Klimenko misses with a punch to the body.
Klimenko is looking to control Palmotic's arms but Palmotic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Klimenko has his back to the cage.
Klimenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palmotic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palmotic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Palmotic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palmotic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palmotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palmotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klimenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmotic's elbow.
Klimenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palmotic or not.
Klimenko blocks a body shot from Palmotic.
Klimenko is pushing Palmotic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Klimenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Palmotic avoids it.
Palmotic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palmotic working aggressively here.
Klimenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4#
Palmotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmotic throws a head punch that misses.
Palmotic misses with a body punch.
Klimenko prevents a body shot from Palmotic.
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmotic.
Palmotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimenko controls his hands.
Palmotic misses with a punch to the body.
Palmotic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Palmotic blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko presses Palmotic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Klimenko works on Palmotic's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klimenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palmotic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palmotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimenko misses with a punch to the body.
Palmotic misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Klimenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Klimenko wants to clinch up but Palmotic keeps it at a distance.
Palmotic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Palmotic misses with a body shot.
A jab from Klimenko does it's job there.
Palmotic needs to keep his hands up - Klimenko had a free shot at his head there.
Nice uppercut there from Klimenko.
Klimenko walks into a jab.
Palmotic throws a lazy body kick
and Palmotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palmotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Klimenko tries to counter by closing the distance.
Klimenko 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.
Palmotic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Palmotic is rocked!
Palmotic switches off momentarily and Klimenko cracks him with a monster right hand! Palmotic topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Klimenko dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Klimenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko 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:
BKFC - 185/205 Bracket Round 2
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Palmotic tests Beachspan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beachspan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Palmotic jabs Beachspan right on the nose. Beachspan blinks but takes it well.
Beachspan misses with a left hand
and Palmotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Beachspan.
Palmotic throws a hook to the side of Beachspan's head but Beachspan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Palmotic throws an off balance right hand
and Beachspan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palmotic fails in his attempt to clinch.
A cross from Palmotic lands.
Palmotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beachspan.
Palmotic misses the jab.
Beachspan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Palmotic finds it's way round the side to connect with Beachspan's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beachspan 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.
Palmotic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Palmotic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Palmotic misses with a hook. Beachspan ducked under it nicely.
Palmotic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Palmotic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Palmotic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beachspan looks to land a combination. Palmotic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Beachspan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palmotic.
Palmotic misses with a hook to the body
letting Beachspan counter with a right hand.
Beachspan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Palmotic blocks a jab.
Palmotic cracks a nice hook into Beachspan's ribs.
Beachspan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmotic connects with a body shot.
Palmotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beachspan.
Palmotic throws a poor cross that misses
and Beachspan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palmotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beachspan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Palmotic misses with a body shot.
Beachspan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Beachspan looks to throw the jab but Palmotic is out of range. #CL2#
Palmotic moves into range and clinches up with Beachspan.
I was talking to Beachspan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Beachspan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beachspan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmotic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Palmotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palmotic. #BC#
Beachspan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beachspan needs to keep his hands up - Palmotic had a free shot at his head there.
Palmotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Palmotic.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Palmotic! But no joy.
Beachspan takes one on the button.
Beachspan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Palmotic throws an overhand right that lands on Beachspan's shoulder, as Beachspan tries to avoid the shot.
Palmotic misses with a body shot.
#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Palmotic.
Palmotic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Palmotic, as that shot connected.
Palmotic swings for the body but Beachspan moves out of range.
Beachspan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Palmotic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beachspan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Palmotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Palmotic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Beachspan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Beachspan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palmotic.
Beachspan swings for the body but Palmotic moves out of range.
Palmotic lunges at Beachspan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beachspan's hand.
Beachspan swings for the body but Palmotic moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Palmotic! But no joy.
Beachspan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Beachspan does it's job there.
Beachspan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Palmotic misses.
A quick step to the side and Beachspan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beachspan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmotic.
Beachspan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beachspan throws a body punch but Palmotic moves out of range.
Palmotic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beachspan counters with a nice uppercut.
Palmotic misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Beachspan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Palmotic throws a looping overhand right but Beachspan ducks down to avoid it.
Palmotic misses with a body punch
and Beachspan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beachspan misses with a double jab.
Palmotic slips a jab from Beachspan.
Palmotic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palmotic cracks Beachspan with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Palmotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palmotic walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hrvoje Palmotic 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#
Palmotic connects with a body shot.
Beachspan defending well as Palmotic loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Beachspan misses its target.
Jab by Palmotic.
Palmotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Palmotic lands a jab to the head.
Palmotic takes a swing at Beachspan's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Beachspan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Palmotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beachspan.
Palmotic punishes Beachspan's body with a nice straight punch.
Beachspan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beachspan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Palmotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Palmotic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Palmotic.
Beachspan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Beachspan defending well as Palmotic loads up on a big left hand.
Beachspan throws a shot from downtown. Palmotic moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Palmotic has Beachspan up against the cage in a clinch.
Beachspan jumps guard but Palmotic stands there with Beachspan around his waist. Beachspan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Beachspan.
Palmotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beachspan's elbow.
Palmotic working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Beachspan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Palmotic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beachspan lands a left hand.
Beachspan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Palmotic.
Beachspan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Palmotic throws a punch but it's blocked by Beachspan.
Beachspan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beachspan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beachspan tries to work over Palmotic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beachspan blocking some punches.
#T2#
Beachspan blocks a body shot from Palmotic. #TD#
Beachspan jumps into guard, dragging Palmotic to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Beachspan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Palmotic is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Beachspan has his foot on Palmotic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Palmotic works his way back into a safe position though.
Palmotic trying to control but Beachspan is working from the bottom.
Palmotic is looking to pass into half guard but Beachspan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Beachspan is in guard.#REVR#
Beachspan trying to control but Palmotic is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beachspan tries to free his leg and advance position but Palmotic is retaining full guard. #T3#
Beachspan trying to control but Palmotic is working from the bottom.
Beachspan pushes down on Palmotic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Palmotic won't allow Beachspan to pass to mount.
Beachspan is working hard here to advance position.
Beachspan is keen to just control but Palmotic is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beachspan uses his free foot to push down on Palmotic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Palmotic.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palmotic tries to control the position but Beachspan now has his back.
#SUB#
Beachspan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Beachspan looking for the choke from the back.
Palmotic rolls, trying to escape but Beachspan keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Beachspan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Palmotic scores with a hook to the body. Beachspan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Palmotic tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Beachspan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Palmotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beachspan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palmotic takes a swing at Beachspan's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Beachspan misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Palmotic misses the target.
A big right from Palmotic misses.
Beachspan swats away the attempt to clinch by Palmotic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beachspan throws a series of punches but Palmotic avoids them all with ease.
Palmotic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beachspan momentarily.
Beachspan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Palmotic.#T1#
Palmotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palmotic misses with a straight left.
A big right from Palmotic misses.
Palmotic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beachspan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beachspan throws a body shot but no joy.
Beachspan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palmotic.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beachspan, as that shot connected.
Palmotic loads up on a big right hand but Beachspan slips the punch.
Palmotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beachspan.
Beachspan swings for the body but Palmotic moves out of range.
Beachspan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Palmotic jabs Beachspan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Palmotic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Palmotic misses with a looping right.
Palmotic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Palmotic connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beachspan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palmotic misses with an uppercut.
Beachspan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Palmotic counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Palmotic misses the target.
Palmotic misses with a body shot.
Palmotic scores with a hook to the body. Beachspan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Palmotic ducks under a wild hook from Beachspan.
Palmotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beachspan.
Palmotic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Beachspan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palmotic.
It looked like Beachspan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Palmotic ducks under a wild hook from Beachspan.
Palmotic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beachspan walks into a stiff left hand from Palmotic.
Palmotic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beachspan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beachspan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palmotic throws out the jab.
Beachspan throws a low kick but Palmotic avoids it.
Beachspan slips a jab from Palmotic.
Beachspan throwing a counter right hand but Palmotic manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Palmotic misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Beachspan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Palmotic throws a looping overhand right but Beachspan ducks down to avoid it.
Palmotic missing with a left hand there. Beachspan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palmotic throws an off balance right hand
and Beachspan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beachspan cracks a nice hook into Palmotic's ribs.#T4#
Beachspan misses with the combination.
It seemed like Palmotic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Palmotic scores with a shot to the body.
Palmotic digs a good hook to Beachspan's body.
Palmotic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beachspan slips a straight right by Palmotic.
Beachspan slips a straight right by Palmotic.
It looked like Beachspan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Palmotic.
Beachspan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beachspan misses with a low kick as Palmotic jumps back.
A big right from Beachspan misses.
Palmotic dips to his left and cracks Beachspan with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hrvoje Palmotic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Palmotic 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hrvoje Palmotic! |
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Event:
BKFC - 205 Bracket
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Palmotic cracks Andres with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Andres or perhaps it was just good defense by Palmotic, which made it look bad.
Palmotic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andres doesn't manage to clinch there - Palmotic circles away.
Palmotic lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Juan Esposito Andres has been cut.
Palmotic connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC#Andres is rocked!
Palmotic throws a monster overhand right that drops Andres! Palmotic follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Palmotic! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Bru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bru throws a leg kick which misses Palmotic's front leg but catches the back leg as Palmotic tries to avoid it. #CL#
Palmotic instigates a clinch.
Palmotic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bru taking a breather.
Palmotic lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmotic. #CUT#It looks like Verne Bru has been cut.
Palmotic is leaning against Bru and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palmotic scores with a hook to the body.
Palmotic cracks Bru with a nice body shot.
Bru looks winded!
Palmotic lands a body punch.
Palmotic lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmotic lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Palmotic.
A short uppercut from Palmotic.
Palmotic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bru backwards.
Palmotic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Palmotic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Bru is rocked!
Palmotic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bru is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmotic finish him?
Palmotic misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bru.
Palmotic throws a punch but it's blocked by Bru.
Palmotic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palmotic has a couple of punches blocked by Bru.
Palmotic swings wildly with an uppercut but Bru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palmotic misses with some punches.
Palmotic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bru blocks an uppercut.
Palmotic pushes Bru back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Palmotic misses with a punch on the inside.
Palmotic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bru seems to have recovered his senses.
Palmotic lands with a right to the head.
Palmotic creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bru's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bru drops to his knees and Palmotic pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Palmotic! |
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