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Event: STRIKE! 12     
Date:   Apr 27, 2024
#R1#
De Cremonesi throws a low kick but Chai moves out of range easily.
De Cremonesi tries to land a body kick
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai moves out of range of the body kick.
De Cremonesi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
De Cremonesi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
De Cremonesi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Cremonesi throws a push kick but Chai slaps the foot to one side.
That kick from De Cremonesi tenderised Chai's leg. Chai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Franko De Cremonesi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Cremonesi lands a body shot.
De Cremonesi connects with a body shot that sends Chai's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Cremonesi misses with a lunging right hand
and De Cremonesi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Cremonesi misses with a looping left.
De Cremonesi misses with a straight right.
De Cremonesi misses with a wild body shot.
De Cremonesi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChai.
De Cremonesi with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Chai scores with a jab.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai avoids the head kick by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi is looking to slow Chai down with leg kicks.
De Cremonesi tries to land a front kick but Chai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab lands there for Chai.
Chai 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.
De Cremonesi throws a combination that misses
and Chai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
De Cremonesi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chai eats them both and turns towards De Cremonesi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for De Cremonesi.
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!
De Cremonesi misses with a looping left.
De Cremonesi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
De Cremonesi connects with a leg kick.
De Cremonesi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Cremonesi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chai swings for the body but De Cremonesi moves out of range.
Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chai throws a big counter combination but De Cremonesi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by De Cremonesi.
Chai looks to land a combination but De Cremonesi avoids it well.
De Cremonesi connects with a right hand. Chai shakes it off.
De Cremonesi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Cremonesi throws a shot to the body.
De Cremonesi throws a solid leg kick but Chai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Cremonesi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Cremonesi throws a push kick but Chai slaps the foot to one side.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Cremonesi scores with the left hand. Chai knows he should have avoided that one.
Chai connects with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franko De Cremonesi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
De Cremonesi is looking to chop away at Chai's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
De Cremonesi throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Cremonesi was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
De Cremonesi throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
De Cremonesi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chai's hands.
Chai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chai 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 De Cremonesi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Cremonesi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Cremonesi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Cremonesi just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai tried to counter with a leg kick but De Cremonesi avoided it.
A head kick misses from De Cremonesi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Cremonesi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Cremonesi tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Cremonesi throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Chai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Franko De Cremonesi has been cut.
De Cremonesi swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
De Cremonesi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
De Cremonesi lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from De Cremonesi.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Cremonesi was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Chai moves out of range as De Cremonesi throws a body kick.
A big left from De Cremonesi misses.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Cremonesi circles away quickly and effectively.
De Cremonesi tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Cremonesi drops his hands momentarily and Chai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Cremonesi.
Nice defenses there by Chai.#T2#
Chai lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai misses with a straight right.
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body
and Chai counters with a leg kick.
De Cremonesi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Cremonesi lands with a kick to the ribs.
De Cremonesi throws a head kick that half lands.
De Cremonesi throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
De Cremonesi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chai jabs De Cremonesi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Cremonesi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. De Cremonesi moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franko De Cremonesi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franko De Cremonesi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body.
Chai blocks a low kick nicely.
De Cremonesi misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
De Cremonesi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
Chai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A low kick from De Cremonesi is predictable there
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Cremonesi drops his hands momentarily and Chai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chai throws the left hand but De Cremonesi avoids the punch easily.
De Cremonesi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Cremonesi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chai throws a head kick but De Cremonesi moves out of range.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Cremonesi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Cremonesi lands a jab to the head. #T1#
De Cremonesi blocks a low kick nicely.
De Cremonesi throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
Chai ducks right into an uppercut from De Cremonesi.
Chai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Cremonesi throws a sloppy head kick and Chai moves out of range easily.
De Cremonesi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chai will feel that in the morning.
De Cremonesi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Cremonesi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Cremonesi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chai throws a chopping leg kick but De Cremonesi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Cremonesi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from De Cremonesi.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
De Cremonesi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Cremonesi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chai at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
De Cremonesi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
No joy there for De Cremonesi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Chai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Cremonesi.
Chai takes a swing at De Cremonesi's ribcage but misses.
De Cremonesi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chai walks into a stiff left hand from De Cremonesi.
Left hook, right uppercut from De Cremonesi.
Elbow Zombie Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Cremonesi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franko De Cremonesi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Cremonesi 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franko De Cremonesi!

During a confident post fight interview, Franko De Cremonesi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: STRIKE! 9     
Date:   Apr 06, 2024
#R1#
Abdelrahman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shahzad Abdelrahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Cremonesi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
De Cremonesi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abdelrahman doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
De Cremonesi gets tackled into the ropes by Abdelrahman. Abdelrahman maintains the clinch.
Abdelrahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Cremonesi tries a body shot but Abdelrahman blocks it.
De Cremonesi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Cremonesi misses with some punches.
Our sources have told us that De Cremonesi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Abdelrahman working aggressively here.
Abdelrahman takes a shot to the head.
Abdelrahman dodges an elbow strike from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdelrahman has a couple of punches blocked by De Cremonesi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Cremonesi managing to block the knees to the body from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman working aggressively here.
De Cremonesi takes a shot to the head.
Abdelrahman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Cremonesi backwards. #T1#
Abdelrahman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Cremonesi prevents a body shot from Abdelrahman.
De Cremonesi has a couple of punches blocked by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman blocking some punches.
De Cremonesi presses Abdelrahman against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abdelrahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abdelrahman scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Cremonesi lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
De Cremonesi swings wildly with an uppercut but Abdelrahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdelrahman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abdelrahman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
De Cremonesi avoids the elbow strike from Abdelrahman, against the ropes.
Abdelrahman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Abdelrahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdelrahman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Cremonesi's efforts to push away.#T2#
Abdelrahman tries to throw a body punch but De Cremonesi avoids it by throwing Abdelrahman back against the ropes.
Abdelrahman throws an elbow but it misses.
De Cremonesi blocks a body shot from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman tries to stall but De Cremonesi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
De Cremonesi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Cremonesi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abdelrahman misses with a punch on the inside.
De Cremonesi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abdelrahman's elbow.
De Cremonesi is trying to stall.
Abdelrahman missing with knees to the body.
Abdelrahman working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abdelrahman.
De Cremonesi blocks an elbow strike.
Abdelrahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abdelrahman blocks an elbow strike.
De Cremonesi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Cremonesi swings wildly with an uppercut but Abdelrahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdelrahman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shahzad Abdelrahman dominated that round.
That's time! De Cremonesi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Abdelrahman forces De Cremonesi back against the ropes and clinches.
De Cremonesi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Cremonesi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Cremonesi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abdelrahman missing with knees to the body.
De Cremonesi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abdelrahmans head.
Abdelrahman swings wildly with an uppercut but De Cremonesi uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Cremonesi lands a body punch.
Abdelrahman struggles to land a body shot inside as De Cremonesi controls his hands.
De Cremonesi scores with a shot to the side of Abdelrahman's head. #BC#
De Cremonesi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdelrahman scores with a spinning back kick!
Abdelrahman moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice jab there from De Cremonesi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdelrahman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Cremonesi blocks a head kick by Abdelrahman.
A quick step to the side and De Cremonesi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Cremonesi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abdelrahman scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
De Cremonesi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abdelrahman counters with a two punch combo.
De Cremonesi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abdelrahman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdelrahman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abdelrahman misses with a leg kick.
De Cremonesi connects with a leg kick.
Abdelrahman throws a leg kick but De Cremonesi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abdelrahman is looking to slow De Cremonesi down with leg kicks.
De Cremonesi takes a swing at Abdelrahman's ribcage but misses.
De Cremonesi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Cremonesi.
Abdelrahman connects with a high kick.
De Cremonesi misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Cremonesi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abdelrahman throws an off balance right hand
letting De Cremonesi counter with a right hand.
De Cremonesi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abdelrahman.#T2#
De Cremonesi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Cremonesi looks to throw the jab but Abdelrahman is out of range.
Abdelrahman blocks the body kick.
Abdelrahman lands with a right hand.
Franko De Cremonesi is winning the standup battle so far.
De Cremonesi lunges at Abdelrahman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abdelrahman's hand.
Abdelrahman slips under a jab.
Abdelrahman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Abdelrahman darts in and clinches De Cremonesi up against the ropes.
Abdelrahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Cremonesi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abdelrahman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abdelrahman throws a punch but it's blocked by De Cremonesi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Abdelrahman fails to land.
De Cremonesi tries to work over Abdelrahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abdelrahman blocking some punches.
De Cremonesi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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 Franko De Cremonesi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Abdelrahman tries to clinch there but De Cremonesi circles away.
Abdelrahman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abdelrahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abdelrahman ducks under a wild hook from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi lands a nice looking body shot.
Abdelrahman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Cremonesi. That one must have hurt.
De Cremonesi avoids the body shot from Abdelrahman.
De Cremonesi misses with an uppercut.
De Cremonesi throws a body kick that misses.
Abdelrahman dodges the punch combination from De Cremonesi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abdelrahman! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Cremonesi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Cremonesi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abdelrahman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
De Cremonesi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Cremonesi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdelrahman moves away.#T1#
De Cremonesi throws a series of punches but Abdelrahman moves out of range.
De Cremonesi is looking to chop away at Abdelrahman's legs.
Abdelrahman throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Cremonesi walks into a left hand.
De Cremonesi lands a jab-cross combination.
Abdelrahman tests De Cremonesi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Cremonesi misses with a hook.
De Cremonesi digs a good body shot into Abdelrahman's ribs.
Abdelrahman moves out of range as De Cremonesi throws a body kick.
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body.
Abdelrahman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
De Cremonesi misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abdelrahman misses with a left hand
and De Cremonesi counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Abdelrahman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Abdelrahman looking to throw knees to the head but De Cremonesi is blocking nicely. #T2#
De Cremonesi lands an elbow that stopped Abdelrahman in his tracks for a moment.
De Cremonesi lands a right hand.
De Cremonesi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abdelrahman prevents a body shot from De Cremonesi.
Abdelrahman blocks the elbow strike.
De Cremonesi misses with some punches.
De Cremonesi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abdelrahman's elbow. #BC#
De Cremonesi breaks from the clinch.
Abdelrahman lands with a straight right. De Cremonesi didn't see that one coming.
Abdelrahman wants to slow De Cremonesi down by chopping away at his legs.
Abdelrahman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Abdelrahman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Cremonesi is out of range.
De Cremonesi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Abdelrahman has closed the distance and engaged De Cremonesi in a clinch.
Abdelrahman prevents a body shot from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Franko De Cremonesi.
I think De Cremonesi 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shahzad Abdelrahman!

Shahzad Abdelrahman thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: STRIKE! 6     
Date:   Mar 17, 2024
#R1#
Bowser misses with the combination.
Leon Bowser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Cremonesi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowser.
Bowser looks to land a right hand but De Cremonesi moved out of range.
Bowser looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Cremonesi looks to land a body kick but Bowser moved away.
Nice body punch from Bowser.
De Cremonesi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Cremonesi slips a jab from Bowser.
Bowser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Cremonesi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bowser with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Bowser. Beautiful body shot.
De Cremonesi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab from Bowser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Cremonesi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bowser swings for the body but De Cremonesi moves out of range.
Bowser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
De Cremonesi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowser.
De Cremonesi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Cremonesi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Bowser avoids a kick to the body.
De Cremonesi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowser.
De Cremonesi throws a leg kick but Bowser sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Cremonesi throws a head kick but Bowser moves out of range.
Bowser throwing a counter right hand but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
De Cremonesi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowser.
Bowser lands a really nice looking cross but De Cremonesi seems unphased.
Bowser lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bowser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Cremonesi unleashes a big counter combination but Bowser bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bowser with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bowser bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Cremonesi's head backwards.
Bowser misses with a looping left.
Bowser jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Cremonesi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Cremonesi misses with a body kick.
Bowser is looking to counter punch.
Bowser's corner calls for a 1-2. Bowser obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Cremonesi throws a hook but Bowser blocks it.
Nice body kick there by De Cremonesi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Cremonesi misses with a straight right.
Bowser misses with an uppercut. #T2#
De Cremonesi throws a lazy right hand but Bowser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bowser throwing a counter right hand but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
De Cremonesi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bowser's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Cremonesi under the eye.
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Cremonesi. Bowser does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Cremonesi scores with a spinning back kick!
Bowser connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Cremonesi throws a leg kick but Bowser moved away.
De Cremonesi throws a lazy right hand but Bowser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bowser avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Cremonesi 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.
De Cremonesi throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Cremonesi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body.
Bowser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Cremonesi moves away.
Bowser lands a nice shot to the body.
De Cremonesi throws a shot from downtown. Bowser moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Franko De Cremonesi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
De Cremonesi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowser is just out of range.
De Cremonesi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bowser throws a one two combo.
De Cremonesi throws the kick towards the body but Bowser avoids it.
Bowser jabs De Cremonesi right on the nose. De Cremonesi blinks but takes it well.
A cross from Bowser lands.
De Cremonesi defending well as Bowser loads up on a big left hand.
As Bowser backs off De Cremonesi throws a huge counter combo but Bowser manages to avoid it all.
Bowser 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.
Bowser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Cremonesi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bowser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Bowser misses its intended target.
De Cremonesi throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by De Cremonesi.
Bowser lands an overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bowser bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bowser throws a big shot that misses.
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body.
De Cremonesi walks into a jab.#T1#
De Cremonesi staying out of range there.
De Cremonesi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Cremonesi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As De Cremonesi looks to move away, Bowser throws a big counter combo but De Cremonesi just gets out of the way.
Bowser with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from De Cremonesi finds it's way through Bowser's defenses.
Bowser throws out a powerful jab.
De Cremonesi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bowser throws a body punch but De Cremonesi moves out of range.
Bowser moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bowser checks a leg kick nicely.
Leon Bowser is winning the standup battle so far.
De Cremonesi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bowser throws out a loose jab but De Cremonesi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Bowser.
De Cremonesi misses with a wild body shot.
De Cremonesi wants to land a leg kick but Bowser is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Cremonesi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Cremonesi throws a push kick but Bowser slaps the foot to one side.
Bowser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Cremonesi.#T2#
Bowser connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Cremonesi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bowser checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body.
De Cremonesi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bowser.
Bowser misses with a looping left.
De Cremonesi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowser manages to avoid it.
De Cremonesi throws a head kick but Bowser moves out of range.
Bowser misses with a two punch combination.
Bowser looks to throw the jab but De Cremonesi is out of range.
Bowser bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Bowser misses.
De Cremonesi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bowser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Cremonesi moves away.
De Cremonesi feints a counter leg kick.
Bowser looks to score with a jab to the body but De Cremonesi is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowser lands with an overhand left.
A punch lands to the side of De Cremonesi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bowser. De Cremonesi does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Cremonesi throws a hook but Bowser avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Bowser dominated that second 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.#R3#
De Cremonesi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Cremonesi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bowser comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bowser uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi looks for the body kick but Bowser saw that one coming.
Bowser looks to score with a jab to the body but De Cremonesi is just out of range.
De Cremonesi swings for the body but Bowser moves out of range.
Bowser throwing a counter right hand but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
Bowser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
De Cremonesi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Cremonesi 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 Bowser has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bowser and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bowser.
Bowser bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowser is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Cremonesi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bowser ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from De Cremonesi misses.
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body.
De Cremonesi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
De Cremonesi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bowser throws out the jab.
Bowser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bowser tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bowser connects with a looping right hand.
Bowser throws a shot from downtown. De Cremonesi moves away and avoids it.
Bowser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Cremonesi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowser.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bowser.
De Cremonesi misses with a wild body shot.
De Cremonesi is looking to chop away at Bowser's legs.
De Cremonesi misses with a body kick.
De Cremonesi connects with a single shot there.
Bowser is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bowser moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
De Cremonesi tests Bowser's chin there with a solid looking 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!
De Cremonesi throws a body punch but Bowser moves out of range.
De Cremonesi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bowser misses with an uppercut. De Cremonesi saw that one coming.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bowser lands a jab to De Cremonesi's midsection.#T2#
De Cremonesi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bowser is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Cremonesi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bowser doesn't seem bothered though.
De Cremonesi loads up on a big right hand but Bowser slips the punch.
Bowser connects with a body shot.
De Cremonesi ducks under a wild hook from Bowser.
De Cremonesi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bowser ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bowser darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Bowser lands.
De Cremonesi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bowser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Cremonesi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowser takes a swing at De Cremonesi's ribcage but misses.
Bowser looks to land a combination. De Cremonesi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bowser catches De Cremonesi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bowser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Cremonesi can do to turn this around?
Bowser lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Cremonesi at a distance.
Bowser lands with a straight right. De Cremonesi didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Bowser clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Bowser cracks De Cremonesi with a good jab.
Jab by Bowser.
The crowd cheers as De Cremonesi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bowser doesn't seem phased though.
De Cremonesi motions for Bowser to come forward. De Cremonesi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bowser looks to score with a jab to the body but De Cremonesi is just out of range.
Bowser has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bowser there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from De Cremonesi misses its intended target.
Bowser takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bowser displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Cremonesi throws out the jab.
Bowser cracks a nice hook into De Cremonesi's ribs.
Bowser scores with a hook to the body. De Cremonesi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bowser slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Cremonesi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bowsers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowser bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bowser takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bowser avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Bowser is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bowser misses with an uppercut.
De Cremonesi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bowser.
De Cremonesi avoids the body shot from Bowser.
De Cremonesi misses with a looping left.
De Cremonesi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bowser.
De Cremonesi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Cremonesi unleashes a big counter combination but Bowser bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Bowser.
Bowser scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bowser scores with a nice right hand.
Bowser looks to score with a jab to the body but De Cremonesi is just out of range.
Bowser slips a jab and a cross from De Cremonesi.
A clash of legs there as Bowser blocks the low kick.
Bowser takes a swing at De Cremonesi's ribcage but misses.
De Cremonesi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bowser sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Cremonesi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowser is just out of range.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowser misses with a hook
and De Cremonesi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Cremonesi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bowser throws a jab but it's blocked by De Cremonesi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Cremonesi! But no joy.
Bowser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
Bowser moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bowser misses with a body shot.
Bowser swings for the body but De Cremonesi moves out of range.
De Cremonesi misses with a body kick.
Bowser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Bowser as he connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Bowser coming out on top.
Bowser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowser waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Cremonesi.
Nice uppercut lands for Bowser. That snapped De Cremonesi's head back.
Bowser swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Cremonesi throws a right hand that misses
and Bowser counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Bowser had his way with Franko De Cremonesi in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Bowser misses with a hook.
Franko De Cremonesi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bowser moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Bowser was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
De Cremonesi throws a wild body kick that Bowser sees coming a mile off.
De Cremonesi with a hook.
Bowser lands with a right hand.
Bowser scores with a hook to the body. De Cremonesi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Cremonesi throws an overhand right that lands on Bowser's shoulder, as Bowser tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Bowser.
Bowser sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bowser lands a jab.
Bowser getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Bowser.
Bowser cracks De Cremonesi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
De Cremonesi misses with a body punch
and Bowser counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowser checks a leg kick.
De Cremonesi misses with a hook. Bowser ducked under it nicely. #T1#
De Cremonesi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bowser lands a glancing blow to the side of De Cremonesi's head.
De Cremonesi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowser manages to avoid it.
Bowser fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Cremonesi moves away from the strike by Bowser.
Bowser throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bowser scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Cremonesi misses with a hook.
De Cremonesi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowser lands a jab to the nose.
De Cremonesi tries to bum rush Bowser with a series of wild strikes but Bowser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from Bowser.
De Cremonesi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bowser.
Bowser moves out of range as De Cremonesi throws a body kick.
Bowser throwing a counter right hand but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
De Cremonesi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Cremonesi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Bowser lands with a shot to the body.
De Cremonesi takes one to the side of the head.
De Cremonesi is looking to land body kicks.
Bowser connects with a jab.
De Cremonesi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowser.
De Cremonesi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Cremonesi slips under a jab from Bowser.
Bowser lands a slapping body shot.
Bowser slips under a jab from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by De Cremonesi.
Nice uppercut lands for De Cremonesi. That snapped Bowser's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Cremonesi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bowser connects with a single shot there.
Leon Bowser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Cremonesi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Cremonesi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bowser swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Bowser showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bowser 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Bowser!

Leon Bowser retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Leon Bowser 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.

 

Event: STRIKE! 3     
Date:   Feb 24, 2024
#R1#
De Cremonesi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Hire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Hire moves out of range of the body kick from De Cremonesi.
Van Hire throws a body punch but De Cremonesi moves out of range.
Van Hire throws a leg kick but De Cremonesi checks it.
De Cremonesi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Van Hire scores with a kick to the midsection.
Van Hire blocks a leg kick.
Van Hire is looking to counter punch.
De Cremonesi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Hire is looking for a counter combo.
De Cremonesi throws a push kick but Van Hire slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Cremonesi misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Hire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Hire blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Van Hire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Cremonesi misses with a body kick.
De Cremonesi scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
De Cremonesi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Hire. Van Hire obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Hire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Cremonesi's head.
De Cremonesi jabs Van Hire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body.
De Cremonesi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Hire has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi swinging wildly here.
De Cremonesi throws a hook to the side of Van Hire's head but Van Hire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Nice jab there from De Cremonesi.
Van Hire misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Cremonesi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Cremonesi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Cremonesi connects with the punch.
De Cremonesi takes a swing at Van Hire's ribcage but misses.
De Cremonesi throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy body kick from De Cremonesi
and Van Hire counters with a series of strikes. De Cremonesi will be more careful next time no doubt.
De Cremonesi is looking to land body kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Cremonesi, as that shot connected.
Franko De Cremonesi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Hire moves out of range of the body kick from De Cremonesi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franko De Cremonesi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Van Hire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Hire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Cremonesi throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Cremonesi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Cremonesi misses with an uppercut
and Van Hire counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Hire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franko De Cremonesi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Hire loads up on a big right hand but De Cremonesi slips the punch.
De Cremonesi swings widly with a right hand
and Van Hire counters with a series of strikes. De Cremonesi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Van Hire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Hire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Cremonesi slips a jab from Van Hire.
De Cremonesi lands a leg kick that knocks Van Hire off balance momentarily.
Van Hire misses with a body kick.#T1#
De Cremonesi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Hire is looking to counter punch.
De Cremonesi throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Cremonesi misses with a body shot.
De Cremonesi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Hire.
De Cremonesi lands with a hook. Van Hire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Cremonesi throws a wild body kick that Van Hire sees coming a mile off.
De Cremonesi cracks Van Hire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
De Cremonesi throws a head kick that half lands.
De Cremonesi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Hire throws a shot to the body.
Van Hire throws a jab when De Cremonesi was well out of range.
A low kick lands for Van Hire. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by De Cremonesi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Cremonesi.
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!
De Cremonesi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Hire manages to avoid it.
Van Hire is looking to counter punch.
De Cremonesi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Cremonesi looks for the body kick but Van Hire saw that one coming.
Van Hire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Cremonesi throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Hire counters with a left to the body.
Van Hire moves out of range as De Cremonesi strikes.
De Cremonesi is looking to land body kicks.
De Cremonesi moves out of range as Van Hire throws a body kick.
De Cremonesi thinks about the counter body kick.
De Cremonesi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Cremonesi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Cremonesi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Van Hire counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Whealer Van Hire will probably get the nod.
That's time! Van Hire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Van Hire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Cremonesi tries to land a leg kick but Van Hire saw it coming and moves away.
De Cremonesi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Cremonesi misses with a body kick.
De Cremonesi misses with a body shot.
De Cremonesi just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as De Cremonesi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Hire moves out of range of the body kick from De Cremonesi.
Van Hire is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Cremonesi looks to throw the jab but Van Hire is out of range.
Van Hire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Cremonesi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Hire.
Van Hire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Cremonesi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Hire counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
De Cremonesi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Van Hire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Cremonesi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Hire blocks a jab.
Van Hire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Van Hire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Cremonesi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Hire slips under a jab from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Hire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Cremonesi throws a push kick but Van Hire slaps the foot to one side.
De Cremonesi avoids the body shot from Van Hire.
A punch lands to the side of De Cremonesi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Cremonesi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Hire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Hire pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
De Cremonesi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Hire throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Hire connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Hire looks to score with a jab to the body but De Cremonesi is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from De Cremonesi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Cremonesi feints and then cracks Van Hire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Hire down.
De Cremonesi lands the left hand.
Van Hire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi misses with a low kick.
Van Hire swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
De Cremonesi throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Hire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Cremonesi.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Whealer Van Hire.
I think Van Hire 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Whealer Van Hire!

A relieved looking Whealer Van Hire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: H33     
Date:   Dec 17, 2023
#R1#
Nice body kick there by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by De Cremonesi!
De Cremonesi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chai moves out of range of the body kick.
Chai 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.
Chai fails to land with a series of punches.
De Cremonesi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chai. That did some damage!
Chai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Cremonesi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chai scores with a jab.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Cremonesi just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and De Cremonesi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Pinero Chai has been cut.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Cremonesi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chai avoids a kick to the body.
Chai misses with a double jab. #T1#
Chai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crunch! De Cremonesi slams his shin into Chai's torso.
De Cremonesi misses with a head kick.
Chai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chai avoids the body shot from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chai at a distance.
De Cremonesi walks into a straight right hand from Chai.
Chai throws a low kick but De Cremonesi avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Chai as he connects with a hook.
Chai cracks De Cremonesi with a good jab.
A big right from De Cremonesi misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Cremonesi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Chai does it's job there.
Chai throws a one two combo.
Chai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Cremonesi throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
De Cremonesi scores with a push kick.
Chai lands with a cross.
A low kick lands for Chai.
De Cremonesi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Cremonesi misses with a body shot.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow De Cremonesi down.
A leg kick checked by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
De Cremonesi blocks the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as De Cremonesi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Cremonesi misses with a hook.
Chai lands a slapping body shot.
De Cremonesi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai feints and then cracks De Cremonesi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Cremonesi down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Franko De Cremonesi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pinero Chai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
De Cremonesi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Cremonesi.
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
De Cremonesi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Cremonesi throws a body kick that misses.
Franko De Cremonesi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Cremonesi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chai looks to land a combination but De Cremonesi avoids it well.
Pinero Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Cremonesi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Cremonesi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pinero Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai connects with a body shot.
Chai throws a body kick that misses.
De Cremonesi connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Cremonesi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chai on the side of the head.
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Cremonesi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but De Cremonesi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
De Cremonesi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chai.
De Cremonesi avoids a kick to the body.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Cremonesi.
Chai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chai lands a nice hook to De Cremonesi's body. De Cremonesi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chai works over De Cremonesi's head and body with a nice combination.
De Cremonesi checks the leg kick.
Chai scores with a push kick.
Chai with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Cremonesi looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Chai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
De Cremonesi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Cremonesi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chai blocks it well.
De Cremonesi throws a low kick but Chai moves out of range easily.
De Cremonesi keeps the fight on the outside.
De Cremonesi lands with a cross.
De Cremonesi fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Chai's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Cremonesi under the eye.
Chai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chai lands a head shot.
Chai misses with a kick to the body.
Chai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Cremonesi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Cremonesi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Cremonesi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Cremonesi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Cremonesi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Cremonesi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking.
Chai throws a hook to the side of De Cremonesi's head but De Cremonesi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Cremonesi is looking for the big counter here.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Pinero Chai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pinero Chai's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Chai blocks a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by De Cremonesi!
Chai avoids the body shot from De Cremonesi.
Chai throws a front kick aimed at De Cremonesi's knee but De Cremonesi avoids it well.
A head kick by De Cremonesi misses
and Chai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Chai finds it's way through De Cremonesi's defenses.
De Cremonesi looks to land a combination. Chai sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
De Cremonesi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Cremonesi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chai takes a swing at De Cremonesi's ribcage but misses.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Cremonesi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chai defending well as De Cremonesi loads up on a big left hand.
De Cremonesi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
De Cremonesi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Chai lands a really nice looking cross but De Cremonesi seems unphased.
De Cremonesi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Chai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Cremonesi lands with an uppercut that bounces Chai off the ropes and back into range.
Chai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Cremonesi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Cremonesi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Cremonesi.
Sloppy strikes from De Cremonesi. Those never looked like landing.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Cremonesi scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Cremonesi tries to work over Chai's front leg with a kick but Chai checks it.
De Cremonesi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Cremonesi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chai. Chai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the liver by Chai. Beautiful body shot.
De Cremonesi fakes the leg kick and cracks Chai in the body.
De Cremonesi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
De Cremonesi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
De Cremonesi wants to slow Chai down by chopping away at his legs.
Chai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Cremonesi looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
De Cremonesi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pinero Chai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Cremonesi doesn't seem bothered though.
Chai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Cremonesi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Cremonesi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Cremonesi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chai misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Cremonesi throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease.
De Cremonesi lands with a shot to the body.
De Cremonesi lands a two punch combo.
Chai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franko De Cremonesi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Cremonesi 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franko De Cremonesi!

After winning the bout, Franko De Cremonesi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Pinero Chai was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens ...'.

 

Event: H30     
Date:   Dec 03, 2023
#R1#
Salamanca blocks a jab.
Salamanca scores with a leg kick.
Salamanca throws a body shot but no joy.
De Cremonesi throws the left hand but Salamanca avoids the punch easily.
De Cremonesi misses with a hook
and De Cremonesi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Cremonesi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Salamanca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Salamanca sizes up De Cremonesi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Cremonesi misses with a few strikes there.
De Cremonesi throws a push kick but Salamanca slaps the foot to one side.
De Cremonesi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Salamanca to score with a decent uppercut.
Salamanca tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Salamanca scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Cremonesi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salamanca manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Salamanca slams his shin into De Cremonesi's torso.
Salamanca just misses with a punch to the body.
Salamanca misses the shot to the body.
De Cremonesi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Cremonesi connects with a body shot.
Salamanca thumps De Cremonesi with a low kick.
De Cremonesi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Salamanca connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Cremonesi. De Cremonesi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Cremonesi misses the shot to the body.
Salamanca tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. De Cremonesi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salamanca throws the left hand but De Cremonesi avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Salamanca tenderised De Cremonesi's leg. De Cremonesi is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Cremonesi misses with an uppercut.
De Cremonesi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Salamanca takes one on the button.
Salamanca throws a leg kick which misses De Cremonesi's front leg but catches the back leg as De Cremonesi tries to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Salamanca blocks the leg kick.
Salamanca throws a leg kick that misses.
De Cremonesi avoids the body shot from Salamanca.
A swing and a miss from Salamanca.
De Cremonesi misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Salamanca tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salamanca tries to clinch up but De Cremonesi circles away and keeps his distance.
De Cremonesi looks for the body kick but Salamanca saw that one coming.
De Cremonesi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Cremonesi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
De Cremonesi tries to keep at a distance but Salamanca has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Cremonesi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salamanca or not.
Salamanca is trying to force a seperation but De Cremonesi has the dominant position.
Salamanca just leaning against De Cremonesi, taking a breather.
Salamanca takes an elbow to the forehead.
Our sources have told us that Salamanca has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Salamanca lands a knee to the body. #BC#
Salamanca manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from De Cremonesi misses.
Salamanca walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Cremonesi misses with a body kick.
De Cremonesi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Cremonesi throws a wild body kick that Salamanca sees coming a mile off.
De Cremonesi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Cremonesi throws a hook but Salamanca blocks it.
Salamanca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Cremonesi at a distance.
Salamanca on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Salamanca has closed the distance and engaged De Cremonesi in a clinch.
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 Marco Salamanca will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
De Cremonesi thuds his shin into the meat of Salamanca's side.
Salamanca lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body kick there by De Cremonesi.
Salamanca lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Cremonesi's sensitive parts.
A low kick lands for Salamanca.
De Cremonesi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Salamanca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salamanca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Salamanca scores with a sloppy right hand. De Cremonesi should have avoided that one.
Salamanca throws out a loose jab but De Cremonesi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salamanca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Cremonesi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salamanca under the eye.
Marco Salamanca is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salamanca scores with a nice right hand.
Salamanca pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Cremonesi is out of range and Salamanca settles back down.
Nice uppercut lands for Salamanca. That snapped De Cremonesi's head back.
De Cremonesi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Salamanca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Cremonesi.
A solid body kick from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi's corner calls for a 1-2. De Cremonesi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Cremonesi.
An inside leg kick lands from Salamanca.
De Cremonesi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Salamanca takes a swing at De Cremonesi's ribcage but misses.
De Cremonesi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salamanca counters with a stiff right hand.
De Cremonesi lands a nice hook to Salamanca's body. Salamanca takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi counters with a body kick.
Salamanca tries to land a leg kick but De Cremonesi saw it coming and moves away.
De Cremonesi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Salamanca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Salamanca throws out a loose jab but De Cremonesi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salamanca throws a chopping leg kick but De Cremonesi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Salamanca scoring well with a low kick there.
Salamanca checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Salamanca works De Cremonesi's body with a nice hook.
A combination from De Cremonesi does no damage.
Salamanca connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Cremonesi slips a jab from Salamanca.
Salamanca tries to score with a low kick but De Cremonesi moves his leg out of the way.
Marco Salamanca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salamanca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salamanca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Cremonesi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from De Cremonesi misses.
Salamanca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Salamanca fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Cremonesi checks it well.
De Cremonesi thinks about the counter body kick.
De Cremonesi throws a right and a left that Salamanca avoids nicely.
De Cremonesi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Cremonesi jabs at Salamanca's body.
De Cremonesi catches Salamanca with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Salamanca looks to land a combination. De Cremonesi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Salamanca looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Salamanca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Cremonesi moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salamanca scores with a hook.
De Cremonesi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salamanca looks to score with a jab to the body but De Cremonesi is just out of range.
Salamanca ducks right into an uppercut from De Cremonesi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Salamanca dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
De Cremonesi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salamanca doesn't seem bothered though.
De Cremonesi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Salamanca misses the shot to the body.
De Cremonesi throws a shot from downtown. Salamanca moves away and avoids it.
Salamanca missing with a left hand there. De Cremonesi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salamanca throws a low kick but De Cremonesi avoids it.
De Cremonesi throws a looping overhand right but Salamanca ducks down to avoid it.
Salamanca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Cremonesi. De Cremonesi obviously looking to wear him down.
Salamanca moves out of range of the body kick from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi throws a series of punches but Salamanca moves out of range.
De Cremonesi throws a hook but Salamanca avoids it easily.#CL#
De Cremonesi tries to keep at a distance but Salamanca has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Cremonesi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Salamanca lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
De Cremonesi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salamanca blocks an elbow strike from De Cremonesi.
Salamanca has a couple of punches blocked by De Cremonesi. #T1#
Salamanca can't find room to land a body shot as De Cremonesi controls the action. #BC#
Salamanca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body.
De Cremonesi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Salamanca lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Cremonesi's sensitive parts.
Salamanca changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Cremonesi checks a low kick from Salamanca.
Salamanca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salamanca swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Salamanca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Cremonesi.
Salamanca throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Cremonesi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
De Cremonesi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Cremonesi throws a jab but it's blocked by Salamanca.
Salamanca just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Salamanca gets a clinch.
De Cremonesi blocks a body shot from Salamanca.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salamanca. #BC#
Salamanca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Cremonesi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Salamanca misses with a body shot.
De Cremonesi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice uppercut there from Salamanca.
De Cremonesi misses with a body kick.
Salamanca lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Salamanca will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Cremonesi dodges the punch combination from Salamanca.
Salamanca takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Salamanca scores with a jab. De Cremonesi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Salamanca throws a shot from downtown. De Cremonesi moves away and avoids it.
Salamanca moves out of range of the body kick from De Cremonesi.
Salamanca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Cremonesi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Marco Salamanca did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
De Cremonesi scores with a kick to the body.
Salamanca looks to score with a jab to the body but De Cremonesi is just out of range.
De Cremonesi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Cremonesi cracks a nice hook into Salamanca's ribs.
Salamanca works De Cremonesi's body with a nice hook.
De Cremonesi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Cremonesi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salamanca. Salamanca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Salamanca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Cremonesi.
Salamanca connects with a crisp jab.
De Cremonesi swings for the body but Salamanca moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Salamanca.
Salamanca swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A clash of legs there as De Cremonesi blocks the low kick.
Salamanca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Cremonesi misses with an uppercut.
Salamanca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salamanca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salamanca doesn't manage to clinch there - De Cremonesi circles away.
Salamanca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
De Cremonesi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
De Cremonesi lands a front kick.
De Cremonesi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salamanca moves away.
Salamanca throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Cremonesi counters with an outside leg kick.
De Cremonesi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
De Cremonesi loads up on a big right hand but Salamanca slips the punch.
Salamanca scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Salamanca throws a jab when De Cremonesi was well out of range.
De Cremonesi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
De Cremonesi keeps Salamanca at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Salamanca gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Cremonesi keeps control of Salamanca as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Cremonesi tries a body shot but Salamanca blocks it.
Salamanca throws a punch but it's blocked by De Cremonesi.
Salamanca misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salamanca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salamanca will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Still in the clinch, De Cremonesi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Salamanca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Cremonesi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Salamanca throws an elbow but misses.
De Cremonesi lands a shoulder strike.
De Cremonesi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salamanca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Cremonesi lands an uppercut.
Salamanca struggles to land a body shot inside as De Cremonesi controls his hands.
De Cremonesi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Cremonesi struggles to land a body shot inside as Salamanca controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Salamanca throws an elbow but misses.
De Cremonesi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Salamanca misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Cremonesi misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Salamanca's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Salamanca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Cremonesi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salamanca manages to avoid it.
Salamanca throwing a counter right hand but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franko De Cremonesi dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
De Cremonesi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Cremonesi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Franko De Cremonesi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marco Salamanca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Cremonesi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salamanca throws out the jab.
A nice side step and De Cremonesi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
De Cremonesi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salamanca moves away.
De Cremonesi looks to land a left hand but Salamanca moved out of range nicely.
De Cremonesi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salamanca scores with a leg kick.
Salamanca throws a series of punches but De Cremonesi avoids them all with ease.
De Cremonesi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salamanca scores with a nice body kick.
De Cremonesi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Cremonesi throws a push kick but Salamanca slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Salamanca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Cremonesi is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salamanca tried to score with a low kick but De Cremonesi checks it.
Salamanca throws a low kick, looking for De Cremonesi's leg but De Cremonesi calmly moves out of range.
De Cremonesi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Salamanca misses.
De Cremonesi checks the leg kick.#T1#
Salamanca moves away from the strike by De Cremonesi.
Salamanca looks to score with a jab to the body but De Cremonesi is just out of range.
Salamanca is looking to slow De Cremonesi down with leg kicks.
De Cremonesi scores with a nice body kick.
De Cremonesi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Salamanca with a nice calf kick.
Salamanca connects with a single shot there.
De Cremonesi misses with a straight right.
Salamanca digs a good body shot into De Cremonesi's ribs.
Salamanca wants to clinch.
Salamanca checks a low kick from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salamanca.
De Cremonesi feints and then cracks Salamanca's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Salamanca down.
Salamanca cracks De Cremonesi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
De Cremonesi is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Salamanca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Cremonesi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Salamanca misses its target.
De Cremonesi misses with a straight left.
Salamanca doesn't manage to clinch there - De Cremonesi circles away.
Salamanca ducks under a wild hook from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salamanca.
De Cremonesi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Cremonesi staying out of range there.
De Cremonesi looks to land a right hand but Salamanca moved out of range.
De Cremonesi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salamanca scores with a jab to the head.
Salamanca changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Cremonesi misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Salamanca. That snapped De Cremonesi's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Cremonesi. Salamanca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salamanca looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
De Cremonesi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salamanca.
A nice inside leg kick there by Salamanca. That's going to slow De Cremonesi down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Salamanca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salamanca 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Salamanca!

Marco Salamanca retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Marco Salamanca thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: H28     
Date:   Nov 25, 2023
#R1#
Chang throws a leg kick
and De Cremonesi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chang lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Cremonesi's sensitive parts.
De Cremonesi blocks a low kick nicely.
De Cremonesi throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Chang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Cremonesi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Cremonesi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chang.
Chang blocks a leg kick.
Chang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Cremonesi is out of range.
De Cremonesi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Cremonesi misses with a head kick.
Chang misses with a leg kick
and De Cremonesi counters with a stiff right hand.
Chang blocks the body kick.
Chang throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi tries to land a body kick
and Chang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Cremonesi misses with a looping left.
Chang 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.
De Cremonesi throws a push kick but Chang slaps the foot to one side.
Chang 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#
Chang blocks a leg kick.
De Cremonesi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chang throws a hook but De Cremonesi avoids it easily.
Chang wants to slow De Cremonesi down by chopping away at his legs.
A big left from Chang misses.
Chang blocks the body kick.
Chang throws a leg kick which misses De Cremonesi's front leg but catches the back leg as De Cremonesi tries to avoid it.
Chang misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for De Cremonesi.
Chang steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Cremonesi. That one must have hurt.
Chang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Cremonesi counters with a low kick, right behind Chang 's knee.
De Cremonesi tries a low kick but Chang avoids it.
De Cremonesi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Cremonesi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from De Cremonesi. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Cremonesi with the inside leg kick.
A left lands for De Cremonesi.
Chang throws a leg kick but De Cremonesi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Cremonesi stuns Chang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Cremonesi catches Chang napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Chang crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! De Cremonesi raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Franko De Cremonesi!
Franko De Cremonesi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: H24     
Date:   Nov 05, 2023
#R1#
Farrokhzad fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from De Cremonesi misses the target.
De Cremonesi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Cremonesi misses with a shot to the body
and Farrokhzad counters with a straight right hand.
Farrokhzad throws a jab when De Cremonesi was well out of range.
It looked like De Cremonesi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Farrokhzad swings widly with a right hand
and De Cremonesi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farrokhzad scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Farrokhzad has closed the distance and engaged De Cremonesi in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that De Cremonesi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
De Cremonesi has a couple of punches blocked by Farrokhzad.
A short right from Farrokhzad on the inside.
Farrokhzad misses with a knee to the head.
De Cremonesi misses with a punch on the inside.
Farrokhzad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Cremonesi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Cremonesi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Cremonesi can't break the clinch.
Farrokhzad misses with a knee strike.
De Cremonesi swings wildly with an uppercut but Farrokhzad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farrokhzad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Cremonesi blocks it with crossed arms.
De Cremonesi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Cremonesi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
De Cremonesi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Cremonesi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farrokhzad.
De Cremonesi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farrokhzad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Farrokhzad misses with a knee strike.
Farrokhzad tries to land knees in the clinch but De Cremonesi avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by De Cremonesi. #BC#
De Cremonesi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Cremonesi looks for the body kick but Farrokhzad saw that one coming.
De Cremonesi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Farrokhzad misses with a series of wild punches.
Farrokhzad slips a straight right by De Cremonesi.
Farrokhzad is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Farrokhzad darts in and clinches De Cremonesi up against the ropes.
De Cremonesi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farrokhzad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Cremonesi.
Farrokhzad lands a right hand.
De Cremonesi throws a head punch that misses.
Farrokhzad unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Farrokhzad looking to throw knees to the head but De Cremonesi is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from De Cremonesi fails to land.
Farrokhzad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Cremonesi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Cremonesi prevents a body shot from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad throws a punch but it's blocked by De Cremonesi.
Farrokhzad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Cremonesi is defending well for now.
Farrokhzad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Cremonesi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Cremonesi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
De Cremonesi swings wildly with an uppercut but Farrokhzad uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Cremonesi.
Farrokhzad misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bardia Farrokhzad dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
De Cremonesi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Cremonesi looks to score with a jab to the body but Farrokhzad is just out of range.
Bardia Farrokhzad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farrokhzad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but De Cremonesi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Cremonesi is looking to score with low kicks.
Farrokhzad throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from De Cremonesi misses its target.
Farrokhzad swings for the body but De Cremonesi moves out of range.
De Cremonesi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Farrokhzad blocks the low kick.
Farrokhzad lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#It looks like Franko De Cremonesi has been cut.
Farrokhzad is looking to clinch.
Farrokhzad misses with an uppercut.
De Cremonesi 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.
De Cremonesi misses with a body kick.
A big left from De Cremonesi misses.
Farrokhzad throws a hook but De Cremonesi blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Farrokhzad.
De Cremonesi looks to land a body kick but Farrokhzad moved away.
De Cremonesi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Farrokhzad. De Cremonesi does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Cremonesi with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
De Cremonesi gets tackled into the ropes by Farrokhzad. Farrokhzad maintains the clinch.
De Cremonesi blocks a body shot from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
De Cremonesi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad throws a big shot that misses.
Farrokhzad avoids the body shot from De Cremonesi.
Farrokhzad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Farrokhzad has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Cremonesi.
Farrokhzad's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Cremonesi under the eye.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Cremonesi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Cremonesi missing with a left hand there. Farrokhzad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farrokhzad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Cremonesi momentarily. #T2#
The fighters circling - De Cremonesi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Farrokhzad does it's job there.
De Cremonesi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farrokhzad throws out the jab.
De Cremonesi throws a big counter combination but Farrokhzad scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
De Cremonesi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Cremonesi is looking to slow Farrokhzad down with leg kicks.
De Cremonesi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Farrokhzad lands an overhand right.
Farrokhzad misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Farrokhzad.
De Cremonesi connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farrokhzad moves away from the strike by De Cremonesi.
Farrokhzad slips a jab from De Cremonesi.
Farrokhzad 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.
Farrokhzad throws out a loose jab but De Cremonesi uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Cremonesi staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bardia Farrokhzad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franko De Cremonesi's cut.
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#
De Cremonesi ducks under a wild hook from Farrokhzad.
Franko De Cremonesi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farrokhzad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body.
De Cremonesi misses with a body kick.
De Cremonesi misses with a leg kick
and Farrokhzad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Cremonesi thinking.
De Cremonesi misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Farrokhzad misses the target.
De Cremonesi lands a jab.
Farrokhzad misses with a shot to the body
and De Cremonesi counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Cremonesi.#ROC#Farrokhzad is rocked!
Farrokhzad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Farrokhzad is still on wobbly legs! Can De Cremonesi finish him?
De Cremonesi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Farrokhzad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Farrokhzad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Cremonesi throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farrokhzad wants to clinch.
Farrokhzad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Cremonesi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Cremonesi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Farrokhzad seems to have recovered his senses.
De Cremonesi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Farrokhzad connects with a right hand. De Cremonesi shakes it off.
De Cremonesi looks to land a right hand but Farrokhzad moved out of range.
Farrokhzad avoids the body shot from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi moves out of range of the strikes.
Farrokhzad takes a swing at De Cremonesi's ribcage but misses.
Farrokhzad loads up on a big right hand but De Cremonesi slips the punch.
Farrokhzad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Cremonesi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farrokhzad throws out the jab.
De Cremonesi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Farrokhzad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Cremonesi slips a straight right by Farrokhzad.
De Cremonesi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Farrokhzad takes the fight into the clinch.
De Cremonesi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
De Cremonesi takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Cremonesi swings wildly with an uppercut but Farrokhzad uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Farrokhzad.
A short body shot lands from Farrokhzad as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Farrokhzad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farrokhzad tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farrokhzad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Farrokhzad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Cremonesi's elbow.
Bardia Farrokhzad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Farrokhzad scores with a shoulder strike.
Farrokhzad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Cremonesi blocks it with crossed arms.
De Cremonesi lands an uppercut.
De Cremonesi throws a punch but it's blocked by Farrokhzad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farrokhzad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Cremonesi has a couple of punches blocked by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Cremonesi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bardia Farrokhzad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Farrokhzad 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bardia Farrokhzad!

During a confident post fight interview, Bardia Farrokhzad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: H21     
Date:   Oct 21, 2023
#R1#
De Cremonesi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Little Dove.
It looked like De Cremonesi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Little Dove takes a swing at De Cremonesi's ribcage but misses.
Little Dove drops his hands momentarily and De Cremonesi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Cremonesi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Cremonesi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Little Dove.
De Cremonesi is looking to land body kicks.
Little Dove throws out a counter right but De Cremonesi avoids it with no problem.
Little Dove wants to clinch up but De Cremonesi keeps it at a distance.
De Cremonesi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Cremonesi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Little Dove checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Cremonesi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Cremonesi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Little Dove slips a straight right by De Cremonesi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Cremonesi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Little Dove gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Little Dove tries to work over De Cremonesi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Cremonesi blocking some punches.
De Cremonesi blocking some punches.
De Cremonesi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Little Dove or not. #T1#
Little Dove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Little Dove as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from De Cremonesi fails to land.
Little Dove dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Little Dove.
Nice body punch from Little Dove - that landed with a thud.
Little Dove lands a damaging elbow.
Little Dove lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Little Dove misses with a body punch.
Little Dove lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Little Dove.
De Cremonesi avoids the elbow strike from Little Dove, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Little Dove just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Cremonesi's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Little Dove.
Little Dove creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Little Dove tries to throw a body punch but De Cremonesi avoids it by throwing Little Dove back against the ropes.
Little Dove softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Little Dove working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Cremonesi avoids the elbow strike from Little Dove, against the ropes. #T2#
Little Dove digs a right hand underneath De Cremonesi's ribcage. De Cremonesi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi misses with a punch to the body.
Little Dove misses with a short punch on the inside.
Little Dove misses with a body punch. #BC#
De Cremonesi breaks the clinch.
De Cremonesi lands with a good body shot.
De Cremonesi throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Cremonesi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Little Dove is able to avoid easily.
Little Dove just misses with a punch to the body.
Little Dove connects with a right hand. De Cremonesi shakes it off.
Little Dove lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Little Dove.
Little Dove fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Little Dove waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Cremonesi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Little Dove tries to clinch there but De Cremonesi circles away.
Little Dove lands a glancing blow to the side of De Cremonesi's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cheyenne Little Dove dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
De Cremonesi throws a low kick but Little Dove moves out of range easily.
Little Dove throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Cremonesi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Little Dove has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Little Dove looks to throw the jab but De Cremonesi is out of range.
Little Dove swings for the body but De Cremonesi moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Little Dove blocks the low kick.
De Cremonesi throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Cremonesi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Little Dove wants to clinch up but De Cremonesi keeps it at a distance.
De Cremonesi cracks Little Dove with an open hand slap.
A cross from De Cremonesi lands.
De Cremonesi misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Cremonesi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Little Dove.
Little Dove scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Cremonesi in his tracks.
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body.
Little Dove let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
De Cremonesi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Little Dove misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Good exchange - Little Dove coming out on top.
Little Dove lands with a shot to the body.
Little Dove avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Little Dove connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Cremonesi misses with a straight left.
Little Dove looks to throw the jab but De Cremonesi is out of range.
De Cremonesi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Little Dove. Beautiful body shot.
Cheyenne Little Dove seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Cremonesi tries to move into range but Little Dove moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Little Dove misses with a leg kick.
De Cremonesi throws a shot from downtown. Little Dove moves away and avoids it.
Little Dove lands with a straight right. De Cremonesi didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Cremonesi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Cremonesi dips to his left and cracks Little Dove with an uppercut!#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Little Dove darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Little Dove wants to clinch
and De Cremonesi counters with a stiff right hand.
Little Dove wants to clinch up but De Cremonesi keeps it at a distance.
Little Dove misses with a hook.
De Cremonesi thows a leg kick but Little Dove checks it
and Little Dove counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Cremonesi throws a wild body kick that Little Dove sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Little Dove on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Little Dove lands with a hook. De Cremonesi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Cremonesi throws out a loose jab but Little Dove uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Cremonesi walks into a straight right hand from Little Dove.
De Cremonesi walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Little Dove displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Cremonesi throws out the jab.
Little Dove lands with a cross.
De Cremonesi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Little Dove wants to clinch up but De Cremonesi keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cheyenne Little Dove showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Little Dove throws a shot from downtown. De Cremonesi moves away and avoids it.
Franko De Cremonesi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Cremonesi pushes Little Dove away with a front kick.
De Cremonesi misses with a body shot.
De Cremonesi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Cremonesi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from De Cremonesi misses the target.
De Cremonesi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Little Dove cracks De Cremonesi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
De Cremonesi scores with a spinning back kick!
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body.
Little Dove wants to counter the offense by De Cremonesi and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little Dove tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Cremonesi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Cremonesi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Little Dove tests De Cremonesi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Little Dove scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Cremonesi looks for the body kick but Little Dove saw that one coming. #T1#
A lazy body kick from De Cremonesi #CL2#
and Little Dove counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Little Dove.
De Cremonesi blocks an elbow strike from Little Dove.
Little Dove fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Little Dove misses with an elbow over the top.
Little Dove lands a damaging elbow.
De Cremonesi lands a shoulder strike.
Little Dove scores with a shot to the side of De Cremonesi's head.
De Cremonesi scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Little Dove.
De Cremonesi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Little Dove dodges an elbow strike from De Cremonesi.
Little Dove lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Little Dove tries to work over De Cremonesi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Little Dove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Little Dove digs a right hand into De Cremonesi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Cremonesi's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from De Cremonesi fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Little Dove scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Cremonesi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Little Dove throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
De Cremonesi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Cremonesi.
Little Dove working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Little Dove.
Little Dove has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. De Cremonesi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Little Dove can turn it around.
Little Dove lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Little Dove lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Little Dove taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
De Cremonesi tries to work over Little Dove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Cremonesi working aggressively here.
De Cremonesi tries to work over Little Dove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Cremonesi misses with an elbow over the top.
Little Dove tries a body shot but De Cremonesi blocks it.
De Cremonesi stalling in the clinch but Little Dove improves position.
Little Dove lands a nice uppercut.
Little Dove lands an elbow inside.
Cheyenne Little Dove is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CUT2#It looks like Franko De Cremonesi has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Cremonesi.
Little Dove misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cheyenne Little Dove comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Little Dove 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cheyenne Little Dove!

After winning the bout, Cheyenne Little Dove thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: H18     
Date:   Oct 01, 2023
#R1#
BySubtraction thuds his right hand into De Cremonesi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Cremonesi throws a front kick aimed at BySubtraction's knee but BySubtraction avoids it well.
BySubtraction misses with a hook.
De Cremonesi tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
BySubtraction clinches with his opponent. #BC#
BySubtraction breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BySubtraction wants to clinch up but De Cremonesi keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch but De Cremonesi is avoiding it.
BySubtraction throws a lazy right hand but De Cremonesi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Cremonesi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from BySubtraction.
De Cremonesi motions for BySubtraction to come forward. De Cremonesi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Cremonesi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BySubtraction was well out of range. Poor timing from De Cremonesi.
BySubtraction throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Cremonesi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Cremonesi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi tries to counter with a clinch but BySubtraction shakes him off and moves away.
De Cremonesi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Cremonesi lands a jab to BySubtraction's midsection.
De Cremonesi wants to slow BySubtraction down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
De Cremonesi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
De Cremonesi moves out of range of the strikes.
De Cremonesi wants to counter the offense by BySubtraction and move into the clinch position.
BySubtraction is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Cremonesi.
BySubtraction keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Cremonesi moves out of range as BySubtraction strikes.
De Cremonesi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Cremonesi moves away from the strike by BySubtraction.
De Cremonesi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
BySubtraction just misses with a punch to the body.
De Cremonesi wants to counter with a clinch but BySubtraction pushes him away.
De Cremonesi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Cremonesi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
De Cremonesi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
BySubtraction throws a hook but De Cremonesi blocks it.
De Cremonesi tries to counter by closing the distance.
That kick from BySubtraction tenderised De Cremonesi's leg. De Cremonesi is trying to keep his angry face on.
BySubtraction is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Cremonesi throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Cremonesi lands a jab.
De Cremonesi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from BySubtraction misses the target.
De Cremonesi misses with a body shot.
De Cremonesi scores with a one two! BySubtraction had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
BySubtraction tries to clinch up but De Cremonesi circles away and keeps his distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BySubtraction manages to avoid it.
BySubtraction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
De Cremonesi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BySubtraction throws out the jab.
A lazy left from BySubtraction finds it's target.
BySubtraction throws a lazy right hand but De Cremonesi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Cremonesi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
BySubtraction avoids the body shot from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi ducks under a wild hook from BySubtraction.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
BySubtraction clinches.
BySubtraction blocks an uppercut.
BySubtraction is trying to break the clinch but De Cremonesi has him pressed against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Franko De Cremonesi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
De Cremonesi misses with a body shot.
De Cremonesi moves out of range of the strikes.
BySubtraction walks into a straight right hand from De Cremonesi.
BySubtraction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
Jab from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
BySubtraction throws a hook but De Cremonesi blocks it.
De Cremonesi tries to counter with a clinch but BySubtraction shakes him off and moves away.
De Cremonesi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
BySubtraction with a hook.
De Cremonesi avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
BySubtraction instigates a clinch.
De Cremonesi misses with a hook from the clinch.
BySubtraction blocks the elbow strike.
De Cremonesi lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
BySubtraction misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Cremonesi is trying to stall.
De Cremonesi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
De Cremonesi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from De Cremonesi.
BySubtraction landing knees to the body.
BySubtraction is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
De Cremonesi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from De Cremonesi.
BySubtraction unloads a knee to the mid-section. De Cremonesi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
De Cremonesi is breathing heavily.
BySubtraction takes an elbow to the temple.
BySubtraction tries to land knees in the clinch but De Cremonesi avoids the damage to the body.
Our sources have told us that BySubtraction has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Franko De Cremonesi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
BySubtraction tries to land knees in the clinch but De Cremonesi avoids the damage to the body.
De Cremonesi tries a body shot but BySubtraction blocks it.
BySubtraction can't find room to land a body shot as De Cremonesi controls the action.
BySubtraction takes an elbow to the temple.
De Cremonesi misses with a punch on the inside.
De Cremonesi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Cremonesi lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
De Cremonesi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
BySubtraction bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
BySubtraction clinches.
BySubtraction wants to break free but De Cremonesi has control.
BySubtraction blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
De Cremonesi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of BySubtractions head.
BySubtraction tries to land knees in the clinch but De Cremonesi avoids the damage to the body.
BySubtraction blocks an elbow strike from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi lands an elbow just above BySubtraction 's eye.
BySubtraction missing with knees to the body.
BySubtraction tries to land knees in the clinch but De Cremonesi avoids the damage to the body.
BySubtraction blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Cremonesi lands with a short shot to the head.
De Cremonesi avoiding damage as BySubtraction throws knees to the body.
De Cremonesi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Cremonesi has a couple of punches blocked by BySubtraction.
De Cremonesi is working BySubtraction over against the ropes.
De Cremonesi lands a right hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
De Cremonesi lands a hook that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
BySubtraction landing knees to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Cremonesi misses with some punches.
BySubtraction misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
BySubtraction blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
BySubtraction scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franko De Cremonesi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
De Cremonesi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from BySubtraction finds it's way round the side to connect with De Cremonesi's head.
Addition BySubtraction has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Cremonesi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BySubtraction.
De Cremonesi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Cremonesi cracks BySubtraction with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
De Cremonesi connects with a crisp jab.
BySubtraction fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Cremonesi on the side of the head.
BySubtraction looks to land a left hand but De Cremonesi moved out of range nicely.
BySubtraction is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
BySubtraction with a jab.
De Cremonesi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Cremonesi throws a body shot but no joy.
BySubtraction misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and De Cremonesi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
De Cremonesi misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi lands a left hand.
BySubtraction blocks a punch to the side of the head.
BySubtraction working hard to break the clinch.
De Cremonesi tries to throw a body punch but BySubtraction avoids it by throwing De Cremonesi back against the ropes.
De Cremonesi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
De Cremonesi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
De Cremonesi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
BySubtraction has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
BySubtraction lands a body punch.
De Cremonesi swings wildly with an uppercut but BySubtraction uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Cremonesi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
BySubtraction unloads a knee to the mid-section. De Cremonesi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short body shot lands from De Cremonesi as the two fighters clinch.
De Cremonesi lands a left hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
De Cremonesi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Cremonesi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Cremonesi.
BySubtraction missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for BySubtraction.
De Cremonesi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Cremonesi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Cremonesi avoids it.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
BySubtraction has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
De Cremonesi blocks a body shot from BySubtraction. #T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for BySubtraction.
De Cremonesi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Cremonesi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Cremonesi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
BySubtraction landing some nice looking knees to the body.
De Cremonesi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Cremonesi misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Cremonesi avoiding damage as BySubtraction throws knees to the body.
BySubtraction blocking some punches.
De Cremonesi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
BySubtraction can't break the clinch.
De Cremonesi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
BySubtraction can't break the clinch.
BySubtraction misses with a shot to the kidneys.
BySubtraction landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Cremonesi avoids it.
De Cremonesi misses with some punches.
BySubtraction tries to break the clinch but De Cremonesi is controlling the position.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Cremonesi avoids it.
De Cremonesi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Franko De Cremonesi.
Well De Cremonesi 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franko De Cremonesi!

After winning the bout, Franko De Cremonesi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: H14     
Date:   Sep 10, 2023
#R1#
Adesanya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Cremonesi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Adesanya.
De Cremonesi just misses with a punch to the body.
Adesanya throws a counter combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adesanya. That's going to slow De Cremonesi down.
De Cremonesi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adesanya manages to avoid it.
Adesanya wants to clinch.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but De Cremonesi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been told by De Cremonesi's head coaches at The Quarry that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adesanya fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Cremonesi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Adesanya throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and De Cremonesi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
De Cremonesi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Cremonesi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
De Cremonesi misses with the head strike.
De Cremonesi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from De Cremonesi.
Adesanya is trying to push De Cremonesi away but De Cremonesi has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
De Cremonesi breaks the clinch.
De Cremonesi throws a low kick but Adesanya moves out of range easily.
De Cremonesi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adesanya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adesanya slips a straight right by De Cremonesi.
Adesanya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Cremonesi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adesanya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Cremonesi is looking to counter the offense by Adesanya and move into the clinch.
De Cremonesi with the inside leg kick.
Franko De Cremonesi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Cremonesi throws a shot to the body.
De Cremonesi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Adesanya throws a leg kick #CL#
and De Cremonesi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya tries to stall but De Cremonesi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Carlton Adesanya has been cut.
De Cremonesi lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
De Cremonesi breaks from the clinch.
De Cremonesi wants to land a leg kick but Adesanya is out of range.
Adesanya throws a counter combo.
Adesanya tries to clinch but De Cremonesi is having none of it.
De Cremonesi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adesanya at a distance.
De Cremonesi misses with a low kick.
Adesanya swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and De Cremonesi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
De Cremonesi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi throws a punch but it's blocked by Adesanya.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franko De Cremonesi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlton Adesanya's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
De Cremonesi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Adesanya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Cremonesi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adesanya can do to turn this around?
Adesanya on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Cremonesi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adesanya manages to avoid it.
De Cremonesi throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Adesanya is rocked!
Adesanya is looking to clinch.
Adesanya is still on wobbly legs! Can De Cremonesi finish him?
De Cremonesi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Cremonesi throws a sloppy body shot
and Adesanya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adesanya seems to have recovered his senses.
Adesanya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Cremonesi throws a good cross that connects.
De Cremonesi avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Adesanya tries to get set, De Cremonesi tries to push him back and clinch up but Adesanya manages to avoid the attempt.
Franko De Cremonesi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Cremonesi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Cremonesi works Adesanya's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Adesanya lands a head kick. De Cremonesi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
De Cremonesi avoids the head kick by Adesanya.
Carlton Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Cremonesi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Adesanya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Cremonesi swats away the attempt to clinch by Adesanya.
Adesanya tries to clinch but De Cremonesi moves out of range.
Adesanya takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice combination there by Adesanya.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi lands a jab.
Some wild striking there from De Cremonesi.
Adesanya lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
De Cremonesi slips a jab and a cross from Adesanya.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Cremonesi. Adesanya does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Cremonesi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adesanya.
De Cremonesi lands a slapping body shot.
De Cremonesi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adesanya moves in looking to clinch but De Cremonesi pushes him off.
As Adesanya tries to get set, De Cremonesi tries to push him back and clinch up but Adesanya manages to avoid the attempt.
Adesanya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#That has opened up Carlton Adesanya's cut even more.
De Cremonesi is looking to wear down Adesanya with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
De Cremonesi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Cremonesi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Cremonesi throws a body shot but no joy.
Adesanya moves out of range of the body kick from De Cremonesi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franko De Cremonesi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlton Adesanya's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Adesanya tries to bum rush De Cremonesi with a series of wild strikes but De Cremonesi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adesanya gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and De Cremonesi moves into the clinch.
De Cremonesi stalls.
De Cremonesi throws a punch but it's blocked by Adesanya.
De Cremonesi scores with a shot to the side of Adesanya's head.
De Cremonesi lands with a left to the head.
A short left from De Cremonesi.
Adesanya has had enough of the clinch but De Cremonesi keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from De Cremonesi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from De Cremonesi fails to land.
De Cremonesi lands an uppercut.
De Cremonesi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Cremonesi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
De Cremonesi lands with a left to the head. #BC#
De Cremonesi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
De Cremonesi slips a jab and a cross from Adesanya.
Adesanya throws a body kick that misses.
A lazy left from De Cremonesi finds it's target.
Adesanya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adesanya is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
De Cremonesi misses with a leg kick.
De Cremonesi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAdesanya.
De Cremonesi throws a poor cross that misses
and Adesanya counters with a series of strikes. De Cremonesi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adesanya moves out of range of the strikes.
De Cremonesi cracks Adesanya with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
De Cremonesi lands an overhand right.
De Cremonesi throws out a leg kick but Adesanya moves out of range and De Cremonesi only half commits.
Adesanya blocks a low kick nicely.
Adesanya is looking for the big counter here.
De Cremonesi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Cremonesi lands a jab.
Adesanya slips a straight right by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Adesanya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Cremonesi.
Adesanya lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
De Cremonesi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Adesanya is out of range and De Cremonesi settles back down.
Adesanya lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
De Cremonesi misses with an uppercut.
De Cremonesi misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, jab by De Cremonesi - just one landing.
De Cremonesi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adesanya throws an overhand right that lands on De Cremonesi's shoulder, as De Cremonesi tries to avoid the shot.
Franko De Cremonesi is winning the standup battle so far.
Adesanya tries to clinch up but De Cremonesi circles away and keeps his distance.
Carlton Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Cremonesi just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franko De Cremonesi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Cremonesi 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franko De Cremonesi!

Franko De Cremonesi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: H10     
Date:   Aug 13, 2023
#R1#
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chai 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.
Chai lands a jab to the nose.
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Cremonesi throws a big shot that misses.
De Cremonesi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Cremonesi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#It looks like Pinero Chai has been cut.
Chai throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and De Cremonesi moves into the clinch.
De Cremonesi misses with some punches.
De Cremonesi tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai misses with some punches.
De Cremonesi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Cremonesi misses with a punch on the inside.
De Cremonesi throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Cremonesi.
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, De Cremonesi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Cremonesi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Chai.
A short right from Chai.
De Cremonesi throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
De Cremonesi throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai. #T1#
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Cremonesi tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai is working De Cremonesi over against the ropes.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but De Cremonesi avoids it by throwing Chai back against the ropes.
Chai is working De Cremonesi over against the ropes.
A short right from Chai.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Chai breaks from the clinch.
De Cremonesi needs to keep his hands up - Chai had a free shot at his head there.
De Cremonesi moves out of range of the body kick from Chai.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
De Cremonesi thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Cremonesi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chai.
Chai moves out of range of the body kick.
De Cremonesi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chai!
De Cremonesi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
A big left from De Cremonesi misses.
De Cremonesi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chai throws a series of punches but De Cremonesi moves out of range.
De Cremonesi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Both fighters circling a little - Chai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
De Cremonesi slips a jab from Chai.
Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Cremonesi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Cremonesi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chai scores with a push kick.
Nice jab there from Chai.
De Cremonesi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Cremonesi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from De Cremonesi misses.
De Cremonesi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chai misses with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinero Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pinero Chai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
De Cremonesi scores with a nice right hand.
De Cremonesi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chai at a distance.
Chai slips under a jab.
Chai scores with a push kick.
De Cremonesi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chai at a distance.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from De Cremonesi.
Chai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
De Cremonesi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab by Chai.
De Cremonesi throws a solid leg kick but Chai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
De Cremonesi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Cremonesi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
De Cremonesi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Cremonesi is looking to score with low kicks.
Chai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Cremonesi looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Chai misses its target.
De Cremonesi defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
Chai jabs De Cremonesi right on the nose. De Cremonesi blinks but takes it well.
De Cremonesi ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
De Cremonesi moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai throws a shot to the body.
Chai misses with a wild combination.
Nice jab there from Chai.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No joy there for De Cremonesi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pinero Chai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Cremonesi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chai keeps De Cremonesi at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai throws a head kick but De Cremonesi moves out of range.
De Cremonesi looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Franko De Cremonesi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Cremonesi throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De Cremonesi eats them both and turns towards Chai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chai connects with a solid leg kick.
De Cremonesi tries to score with a low kick but Chai moves his leg out of the way.
Chai misses with a two punch combination.
De Cremonesi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice cross by Chai.
De Cremonesi misses the shot to the body.
De Cremonesi connects with a leg kick.
De Cremonesi wants to slow Chai down by chopping away at his legs.
Chai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai checks a leg kick nicely.
De Cremonesi blocks a head kick by Chai.
De Cremonesi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chai. That one must have hurt.
Chai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chai blocks a low kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinero Chai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pinero Chai's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Chai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice shot lands for De Cremonesi.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
De Cremonesi throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Cremonesi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chai looks to land a left hand but De Cremonesi moved out of range nicely.
De Cremonesi misses with a looping left.
Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Cremonesi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chai in his tracks.
De Cremonesi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chai swings for the body but De Cremonesi moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chai!
The fighters circling - De Cremonesi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Chai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chai with the inside leg kick. #T1#
De Cremonesi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chai. That one must have hurt.
De Cremonesi digs a good hook to Chai's body.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
De Cremonesi throws a shot to the body.
De Cremonesi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Cremonesi checks a leg kick.
De Cremonesi misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Chai. That snapped De Cremonesi's head back.
Chai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Cremonesi throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Cremonesi was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
De Cremonesi blocks the body kick.
Chai throws a nice looking combination but De Cremonesi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Cremonesi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Cremonesi connects with a body shot.#T2#
De Cremonesi throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
De Cremonesi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Cremonesi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chai pushes De Cremonesi away with a front kick.
De Cremonesi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body
and Chai counters with a series of strikes. De Cremonesi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chai scores with a push kick.
Chai tries to land a front kick but De Cremonesi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Cremonesi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chai's corner calls for a 1-2. Chai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Cremonesi slips a jab and a cross from Chai.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from De Cremonesi.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Cremonesi throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by De Cremonesi.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Chai misses #CL2#
and De Cremonesi counters by clinching up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pinero Chai.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chai, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinero Chai!

After winning the bout, Pinero Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: H5     
Date:   Jul 09, 2023
#R1#
Kin misses with a body kick.
Kin misses with a combination
and Kin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Cremonesi scores with a hook to the body. Kin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Cremonesi digs a good body shot into Kin's ribs.
De Cremonesi lands a nice looking body shot.
Kin throws an off balance right hand
and De Cremonesi counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Kin is rocked!#KD2#
Kin ducks into a a hook from De Cremonesi and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Oh Kin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Cremonesi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kin seems to have got his legs back now.
Kin is breathing heavily.
De Cremonesi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kin tries to get into range but De Cremonesi steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kin! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! De Cremonesi scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franko De Cremonesi!
Franko De Cremonesi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: H2     
Date:   Jun 11, 2023
#R1#
De Cremonesi slips under a jab from Yalixqua.
De Cremonesi misses with a wild body shot.
De Cremonesi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yalixqua momentarily.
Yalixqua lands a jab.
De Cremonesi throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it.
Yalixqua tries to score with a low kick but De Cremonesi moves his leg out of the way.
Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yalixqua jabs De Cremonesi right on the nose. De Cremonesi blinks but takes it well.
Yalixqua misses with a hook
and De Cremonesi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut.
Yalixqua misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Cremonesi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yalixqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it.
Yalixqua 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!
Nice body kick from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua missing with a left hand there. De Cremonesi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like De Cremonesi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
De Cremonesi slips a straight right by Yalixqua.
De Cremonesi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yalixqua throws a shot from downtown. De Cremonesi moves away and avoids it.
De Cremonesi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Cremonesi walks into a jab.
Yalixqua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling De Cremonesi to counter with a crisp jab.
Yalixqua throws a jab but it's blocked by De Cremonesi.
Yalixqua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi misses with a hook.
Yalixqua lands a body shot.
Yalixqua throws the left hand but De Cremonesi avoids the punch easily.
De Cremonesi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yalixqua with a body shot.
Yalixqua on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
De Cremonesi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Yalixqua counter with a right hand.
Yalixqua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yalixqua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Cremonesi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yalixqua goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Franko De Cremonesi has been cut.
Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but De Cremonesi ducks down to avoid it.
Yalixqua throws a leg kick
letting De Cremonesi counter with a right hand.
A lazy body kick from Yalixqua
and De Cremonesi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yalixqua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Cremonesi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yalixqua misses with a hook #CL2#
and De Cremonesi moves into the clinch.
Yalixqua lands a left hand.
Yalixqua prevents a body shot from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yalixqua blocks a body shot from De Cremonesi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Cremonesi tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
Still in the clinch, De Cremonesi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yalixqua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Cremonesis head.
Yalixqua lands a shoulder strike.
De Cremonesi lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Cremonesi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yalixqua's elbow.
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 Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Yalixqua takes a swing at De Cremonesi's ribcage but misses.
Yalixqua misses with a body shot.
De Cremonesi connects with the punch.
Yalixqua misses with a straight right.
De Cremonesi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yalixqua thows a leg kick but De Cremonesi checks it
and De Cremonesi counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Iaspero Yalixqua's cut is getting worse.
De Cremonesi needs to keep his hands up - Yalixqua had a free shot at his head there.
Yalixqua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
Iaspero Yalixqua is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Yalixqua misses #KD2#
and De Cremonesi counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Yalixqua onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.#ROC2#Yalixqua is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yalixqua misses with a hook
and De Cremonesi counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Yalixqua out cold! What a finish! De Cremonesi is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franko De Cremonesi!
Franko De Cremonesi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   May 15, 2023





172 cm
26 yrs
168 lbs



176 cm
31 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Franko De Cremonesi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Middle Finger!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Finger moves into the clinch.
De Cremonesi fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
De Cremonesi jumps guard.
De Cremonesi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Finger forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finger controlling the pace.
De Cremonesi is trying to maintain the position but Finger is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
De Cremonesi is looking to control Finger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Cremonesi avoid being mounted?#T1#
Finger trying to mount his opponent but De Cremonesi defends it.
Finger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
De Cremonesi tries to get to full guard but Finger has control of the leg.
Finger controlling the action here.
De Cremonesi tries to get to full guard but Finger has control of the leg.
Finger performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
De Cremonesi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Cremonesi tries to get out of the position.
De Cremonesi wants to improve his position but Finger is controlling well.
Finger controlling the action here.#T3#
De Cremonesi wants to improve his position but Finger is controlling well.
Finger is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Finger 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.#T4#
Finger passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: De Cremonesi (0) vs (3) Finger
De Cremonesi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Finger seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but De Cremonesi is holding on tight.
De Cremonesi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Finger content just to control the position here.
De Cremonesi is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
De Cremonesi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Finger controlling his opponent.
De Cremonesi can't escape the position.
De Cremonesi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Cremonesi (2) vs (3) Finger
De Cremonesi tries to free his leg and advance position but Finger is retaining full guard. #T6#
Finger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
De Cremonesi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Finger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T7#
De Cremonesi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Cremonesi wants to control from the top but Finger keeps moving.
Finger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Cremonesi looking to pass the guard.
Finger is pulling down on De Cremonesi's head. It's preventing any offense from De Cremonesi, at least for the moment.#T8#
De Cremonesi trying to control but Finger is working from the bottom.
Finger is pulling down on De Cremonesi's head to control his posture.
Finger being controlled here, momentarily.
Finger pulls De Cremonesi in close to his closed guard and prevents De Cremonesi from doing any damage or advancing position.#T9#
De Cremonesi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
De Cremonesi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Finger has De Cremonesi pulled in close to control his posture. #T10#
De Cremonesi trying to control the position from guard on top but Finger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
De Cremonesi trying to move into half guard but instead Finger has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Cremonesi (2) vs (5) Finger
Finger passes De Cremonesi's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Finger content to control rather than advance.
Finger trying to mount his opponent but De Cremonesi defends it. #T12#
Finger trying to control the pace.
De Cremonesi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Finger slows the pace down in half guard. #T13#
Finger moves into full mount! De Cremonesi won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: De Cremonesi (2) vs (8) Finger
De Cremonesi is squirming around, avoiding Finger's attempts to control the action.
De Cremonesi is wriggling around trying to escape. #T14#
Finger wants to take De Cremonesi's back but he can't do it this time.
Finger content just to control the position here.
Finger avoids the attempt from De Cremonesi to control.
Finger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
De Cremonesi stops Finger from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finger controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Finger wins on points by 8 to 2.
Middle Finger thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: AKF FN | Lightning vs. Boyle     
Date:   Oct 21, 2022
#R1#
Cheetah wants to clinch but De Cremonesi slips to the side
and De Cremonesi counters with a nice uppercut.
Cheetah looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Cheetah tries to clinch but fails miserably
and De Cremonesi counters with a nice body shot.
Cheetah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cheetah wants to clinch
and De Cremonesi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Cremonesi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cheetahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from De Cremonesi finds it's way through Cheetah's defenses. #ROC2#Cheetah is rocked!
De Cremonesi connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Cheetah out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franko De Cremonesi!
A less than humble Franko De Cremonesi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: AKF FN | Matwala vs. Kovingten     
Date:   Sep 23, 2022
#R1#
A jab lands there for Kovingten.
Kovingten tried to score with a low kick but De Cremonesi checks it.
Kovingten slips a straight right by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi checks a low kick from Kovingten.
De Cremonesi throws a jab when Kovingten was well out of range.
Kovingten connects with a leg kick.
De Cremonesi looks to land a right hand but Kovingten moved out of range.
Jab, jab by Kovingten - just one landing.
Kovingten slips a jab from De Cremonesi.
Kovingten cracks De Cremonesi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A head kick misses from Kovingten.
De Cremonesi misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of De Cremonesi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kovingten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Cremonesi tries to move into range but Kovingten moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Kovingten takes one on the button.
Kovingten connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Cremonesi. De Cremonesi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Cremonesi looks to throw the jab but Kovingten is out of range.
De Cremonesi throws a hook but Kovingten blocks it.
Kovingten lands with a nice body kick.
Kovingten throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Cremonesi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Cremonesi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kovingten.
Donk. Kovingten catches De Cremonesi right on the button with a cross.
De Cremonesi throws a hook but Kovingten blocks it.
Kovingten misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kovingten.
Kovingten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Cremonesi. #T2#
Kovingten misses with a wild body shot.
As Kovingten backs away, De Cremonesi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Cremonesi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kovingten is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! De Cremonesi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kovingten throws a solid leg kick but De Cremonesi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kovingten.
A little feinted left hand from De Cremonesi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Cremonesi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
De Cremonesi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kovingten's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kovingten thuds his shin into the meat of De Cremonesi's side.
Kovingten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kovingten lands a head kick. De Cremonesi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kovingten has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kovingten looks for the body kick but De Cremonesi saw that one coming.
Kovingten scores with a sloppy right hand. De Cremonesi should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten throws a body kick that misses
and De Cremonesi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovingten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Cremonesi.
Kovingten stuns De Cremonesi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kovingten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Cremonesi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Cremonesi tries to clinch up but Kovingten circles away and keeps his distance.
Kovingten connects with a body shot that sends De Cremonesi's belly button to the back.
Kovingten with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Cremonesi lands an overhand right.
Kovingten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kovingten throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Cremonesi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten throws out a powerful jab.
De Cremonesi throws a low kick, looking for Kovingten's leg but Kovingten calmly moves out of range.
Good exchange - De Cremonesi coming out on top.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Kovingten swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Cremonesi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovingten takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kovingten misses with a body kick.
Kovingten digs a good hook to De Cremonesi's body.
Kovingten keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Cremonesi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kovingten bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kovingten lands a front kick.
Kovingten swinging wildly here.
Kovingten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovingten. That's going to slow De Cremonesi down. #T2#
Kovingten scores with a push kick.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Cremonesi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovingten was well out of range. Poor timing from De Cremonesi.
Kovingten lands a nice shot to the body.
De Cremonesi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kovingten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Cremonesi is able to avoid easily.
Kovingten misses with a body kick.
Kovingten pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Cremonesi is out of range and Kovingten settles back down.
Kovingten thumps De Cremonesi with a low kick.
De Cremonesi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Cremonesi swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten misses with a left hand #CL#
and De Cremonesi counters by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Kovingten.
Kovingten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Cremonesi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovingten lands a front kick.
Kovingten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Cremonesi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kovingten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Cremonesi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kovingten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kovingten tries to land a front kick but De Cremonesi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kovingten works over De Cremonesi's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Cremonesi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from De Cremonesi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovingten misses with a wild combination. #T1#
De Cremonesi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovingten was well out of range. Poor timing from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Cremonesi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kovingten.
De Cremonesi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
De Cremonesi throws a lazy uppercut
and Kovingten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Kovingten catches De Cremonesi right on the button with a cross.
De Cremonesi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Decent striking displayed by Kovingten there.
Kovingten lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kovingten scores with a head kick. De Cremonesi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kovingten lands with a hook. De Cremonesi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kovingten misses with a shot to the body
and De Cremonesi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovingten lands with a cross. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Cremonesi avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Cremonesi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Cremonesi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
De Cremonesi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kovingten on the side of the head.
Kovingten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
De Cremonesi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kovingten in his tracks.
Kovingten fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Cremonesi is looking to counter punch.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but De Cremonesi checks it.
Kovingten throws a body punch but De Cremonesi moves out of range.
De Cremonesi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
De Cremonesi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from De Cremonesi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from De Cremonesi misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4#
De Cremonesi walks into a left hand.
De Cremonesi punishes Kovingten's body with a nice straight punch.
Kovingten looks for the body kick but De Cremonesi saw that one coming.
De Cremonesi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kovingten throws an off balance right hand
and De Cremonesi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kovingten thinking.
De Cremonesi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovingten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovingten lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Cremonesi's sensitive parts.
Kovingten takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kovingten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Cremonesi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A counter left hand to the body from De Cremonesi misses its target.
Kovingten lands a glancing blow to the side of De Cremonesi's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovingten's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Cremonesi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kovingten scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Kovingten lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - De Cremonesi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from De Cremonesi finds it's target.
De Cremonesi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovingten.
De Cremonesi misses with a body punch
and Kovingten counters with a good low kick that De Cremonesi was not able to check.
De Cremonesi misses the shot to the body.
Kovingten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Cremonesi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kovingten fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovingten. That's going to slow De Cremonesi down.
Kovingten has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kovingten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Kovingten. #T2#
Kovingten throws a leg kick which misses De Cremonesi's front leg but catches the back leg as De Cremonesi tries to avoid it.
De Cremonesi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kovingten lands a jab-cross combination.
Kovingten lands with a right hand.
Kovingten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Cremonesi.
Kovingten scores with a jab.
Kovingten works De Cremonesi's body with a nice hook.
Kovingten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
Kovingten lands a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that fourth 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. 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.#R5#
De Cremonesi checks a leg kick.
De Cremonesi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kovingten lands a nice shot that snaps De Cremonesi's head back.
Kovingten shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like De Cremonesi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kovingten lands a jab to the head.
Kovingten slips under a jab from De Cremonesi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kovingten darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kovingten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovingten moves out of range as De Cremonesi strikes.
Kovingten feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Cremonesi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kovingten misses with a body kick.
De Cremonesi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kovingten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Cremonesi. That did some damage!#T1#
De Cremonesi avoids a kick to the body.
Kovingten lands with a nice body kick.
De Cremonesi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kovingten.
De Cremonesi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kovingten can pounce on him.
Kovingten feints and then cracks De Cremonesi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Cremonesi down.
Franko De Cremonesi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Cremonesi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice leg kick from Kovingten, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Cremonesi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kovingten throws a right hand that misses
and De Cremonesi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovingten misses with a low kick.
De Cremonesi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kovingten slips a straight right by De Cremonesi.
Kyle Kovingten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kovingten lands the left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kovingten thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Cremonesi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kovingten explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kovingten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kovingten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kovingten throws a low kick, looking for De Cremonesi's leg but De Cremonesi calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from De Cremonesi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Kovingten misses
and De Cremonesi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kovingten.
De Cremonesi misses with a looping left.
Kovingten throws a shot from downtown. De Cremonesi moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kovingten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kovingten winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Kovingten!

Kyle Kovingten thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: AKF 65     
Date:   Aug 20, 2022
#R1#
Hazuki closes the distance looking to clinch
and De Cremonesi counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryo Hazuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazuki throws a hook to the side of De Cremonesi's head but De Cremonesi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Hazuki pushes De Cremonesi up against the ropes in a clinch.
De Cremonesi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from De Cremonesi.
Hazuki misses with a body punch.
De Cremonesi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hazuki can't find room to land a body shot as De Cremonesi controls the action.
Hazuki tries a body shot but De Cremonesi blocks it.
De Cremonesi tries a body shot but Hazuki blocks it.
De Cremonesi misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Cremonesi can't find room to land a body shot as Hazuki controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Hazuki.
A hook to the body from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi blocks a body shot from Hazuki.
De Cremonesi is leaning against Hazuki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hazuki trying to land knees to the body.
De Cremonesi tries a body shot but Hazuki blocks it. #T1#
Hazuki takes an elbow to the temple.
Hazuki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hazuki tries to throw a body punch but De Cremonesi avoids it by throwing Hazuki back against the ropes.
De Cremonesi blocks a body shot from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hazuki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Cremonesi avoids it.
Hazuki prevents a body shot from De Cremonesi.
Our sources have told us that De Cremonesi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
De Cremonesi avoiding damage as Hazuki throws knees to the body.
De Cremonesi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hazuki takes a shot to the head.
De Cremonesi prevents a body shot from Hazuki.
De Cremonesi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Cremonesi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Cremonesi can't find room to land a body shot as Hazuki controls the action.
A right hand to the body from De Cremonesi.
Still in the clinch, De Cremonesi scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Cremonesi cracks Hazuki with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Cremonesi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
De Cremonesi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Cremonesi or not. #T2#
De Cremonesi presses Hazuki against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Cremonesi lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Cremonesi.
Hazuki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Hazuki.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hazuki has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
De Cremonesi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Cremonesi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hazuki's elbow.
De Cremonesi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hazuki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hazuki blocks a body shot from De Cremonesi.
A left hand lands to the body for De Cremonesi.
Hazuki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hazuki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from De Cremonesi.
Hazuki looks winded!
Hazuki digs a right hand underneath De Cremonesi's ribcage. De Cremonesi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hazuki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Cremonesi's elbow.
De Cremonesi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hazuki takes a shot to the head.
Hazuki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Cremonesi lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Cremonesi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franko De Cremonesi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
De Cremonesi throws the left hand but Hazuki avoids the punch easily.
Hazuki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Hazuki.
Hazuki fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Cremonesi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A left lands for De Cremonesi.
Hazuki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big left from De Cremonesi misses. #CL2#
Hazuki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Cremonesi blocks a body shot from Hazuki.
A short right from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi works on Hazuki's body with a couple of short punches.
De Cremonesi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hazuki scores with a shot to the side of De Cremonesi's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hazuki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Cremonesi is defending well for now.
Hazuki blocks an elbow strike from De Cremonesi.
Hazuki prevents a body shot from De Cremonesi.
Hazuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from De Cremonesi.
A right handed body shot lands from De Cremonesi. #T1#
De Cremonesi cracks Hazuki with a nice body shot.
De Cremonesi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hazuki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Cremonesi is defending well for now.
Hazuki blocks a body shot from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Cremonesi tries a body shot but Hazuki blocks it.
Hazuki blocks a body shot from De Cremonesi.
A short body shot lands from De Cremonesi as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi lands an elbow that stopped Hazuki in his tracks for a moment.
Hazuki lands a nice shot to the body.
De Cremonesi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Cremonesi lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Cremonesi.
Hazuki is breathing heavily.
De Cremonesi misses with a punch to the body.
De Cremonesi lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Cremonesi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hazuki tries a body shot but De Cremonesi blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by De Cremonesi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Cremonesi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
De Cremonesi lands with a right to the head.
De Cremonesi blocks a body shot from Hazuki.
De Cremonesi lands with a right to the head.
Hazuki trying to land knees to the body.
De Cremonesi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hazuki.
A head punch on the inside from Hazuki fails to land.
De Cremonesi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazuki can do to turn this around?
De Cremonesi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hazuki tries a body shot but De Cremonesi blocks it.
Franko De Cremonesi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Cremonesi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, De Cremonesi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hazuki's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hazuki.
De Cremonesi struggles to land a body shot inside as Hazuki controls his hands.
De Cremonesi prevents a body shot from Hazuki.
De Cremonesi scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Cremonesi lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#Hazuki is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Cremonesi.
A shot in the inside from De Cremonesi.
Hazuki is still on wobbly legs! Can De Cremonesi finish him?
Hazuki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Cremonesi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Cremonesi digs a right hand underneath Hazuki's ribcage. Hazuki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Cremonesi works on Hazuki's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franko De Cremonesi dominated that second round.
That's time! De Cremonesi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
De Cremonesi connects with a quick right hand that sends Hazuki tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Franko De Cremonesi!
A less than humble Franko De Cremonesi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: AKF 63 | Scorpion vs. Whok     
Date:   Aug 06, 2022
#R1#
Snow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snow fires out a quick counter leg kick but De Cremonesi just manages to avoid it.
Snow throws a leg kick
and De Cremonesi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snow tries to land a front kick but De Cremonesi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Snow throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Cremonesi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Snow misses with a double jab
and De Cremonesi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Snow closes the distance looking to clinch
and De Cremonesi counters with a left to the body.
De Cremonesi jabs Snow right on the nose. Snow blinks but takes it well.
Nice body punch from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Snow is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Cremonesi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snow misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and De Cremonesi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De Cremonesi.
Snow blocks a body shot from De Cremonesi. #T1#
A hook to the body from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Cremonesi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Cremonesi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snow.
De Cremonesi lands a shot to the body.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Snow's defenses.
Snow misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Cremonesi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Cremonesi blocking some punches.
Snow misses with the head strike.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Cremonesi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snow is breathing heavily.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Cremonesi lands a shot to the body.
De Cremonesi works on Snow's body with a couple of short punches.
De Cremonesi is working Snow over against the ropes.
Good body shot from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi lands a nice shot to the body.
Snow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Cremonesi lands an elbow just above Snow 's eye. #T2#
De Cremonesi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from De Cremonesi on the inside.
De Cremonesi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from De Cremonesi on the inside.
De Cremonesi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi is working Snow over against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, De Cremonesi scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Cremonesi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
A body shot lands from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi lands a right hand.
De Cremonesi lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snow or not.
Snow takes an elbow to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Cremonesi lands an elbow inside that Snow shrugs off.
De Cremonesi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Cremonesi is leaning against Snow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Cremonesi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Cremonesi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franko De Cremonesi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Snow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Cremonesi misses with a hook. Snow ducked under it nicely.
Snow fails to land with a series of punches.
De Cremonesi throws a push kick but Snow slaps the foot to one side.
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jon Snow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Snow misses
and De Cremonesi counters with a right hand to the body.
Snow throws a leg kick
and De Cremonesi counters with a nice uppercut.
De Cremonesi scores with a jab to the body.
Snow takes one on the chin but seems OK. #KD2#
De Cremonesi scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Snow beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#ROC2#Snow is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Cremonesi cracks Snow with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Snow is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Snow is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Snow could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Franko De Cremonesi!
A less than humble Franko De Cremonesi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: AKF FN | Diego vs. Tharrier     
Date:   Jul 22, 2022
#R1#
Nazaryan misses with a combination
and De Cremonesi counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
De Cremonesi cracks Nazaryan with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Nazaryan is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Nazaryan is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
We've been told by De Cremonesi's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
De Cremonesi moves into the clinch.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi blocks a body shot from Nazaryan.
De Cremonesi cracks Nazaryan with a nice body shot.
Nazaryan looks winded!
Good body shot from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi presses Nazaryan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Cremonesi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Cremonesi lands an elbow inside that Nazaryan shrugs off.
Nazaryan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
De Cremonesi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Vrej Nazaryan has been cut.
A short right from De Cremonesi on the inside. #ROC#Nazaryan is rocked!
De Cremonesi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nazaryan or not.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can De Cremonesi finish him?
Good body shot from De Cremonesi.
A left hand lands to the body for De Cremonesi.
Nazaryan seems to have recovered his senses.
De Cremonesi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nazaryans head.
De Cremonesi presses Nazaryan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Cremonesi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
De Cremonesi digs a right hand into Nazaryan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nazaryan's gas tank. #KD#
De Cremonesi creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Nazaryan crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!#T1#
Nazaryan leaves his chin hanging out and De Cremonesi seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Nazaryan crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franko De Cremonesi!
Franko De Cremonesi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: S-1 WGP 2022 in Sao Paulo     
Date:   Jun 20, 2022
#R1#
Spiteri closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and De Cremonesi counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Spiteri onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.#ROC#Spiteri is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Manolito Spiteri has been cut.
Spiteri leaves his chin hanging out and De Cremonesi seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Spiteri crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franko De Cremonesi!
Franko De Cremonesi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: S-1 Fight Club 1     
Date:   Jun 01, 2022
#R1#
Ong wants to clinch but De Cremonesi slips to the side
and De Cremonesi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Choi Ong has been cut.
De Cremonesi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ong closes the distance but De Cremonesi moves to the side
and De Cremonesi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ong misses with an uppercut
and De Cremonesi counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by De Cremonesi.
Choi Ong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
De Cremonesi drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Ong onto his butt! Ong pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#ROC#Ong is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ong closes the distance looking to clinch
and before Ong has any time to reset, De Cremonesi cracks him with a big right hand that drops him face first to the canvas! He's hurt! I don't think he's going to get back up from that one! He's trying but he's doing the chicken dance and has face planted into to ropes, causing the referee to bring this fight to an end! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Franko De Cremonesi!

 

Event: WWEE     
Date:   Nov 26, 2021
#R1#
De Cremonesi just misses with a punch to the body.
Chizutere throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chizutere 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.
De Cremonesi throws a hook to the side of Chizutere's head but Chizutere sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Cremonesi missing with a left hand there. Chizutere was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Chizutere.
De Cremonesi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chizutere slips under a jab from De Cremonesi.
Chizutere throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Cremonesi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
De Cremonesi misses with a series of wild punches.
Chizutere slips a jab from De Cremonesi.
Chizutere misses with a low kick.
Chizutere uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Cremonesi.
Chizutere throws a leg kick but De Cremonesi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab from De Cremonesi.
Chizutere defending well as De Cremonesi loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Cremonesi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chizutere.
De Cremonesi just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chizutere 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 De Cremonesi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Cremonesi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Cremonesi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chizutere pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Cremonesi is out of range and Chizutere settles back down.
De Cremonesi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
De Cremonesi misses with a looping right.
De Cremonesi cracks Chizutere with a good jab.
Chizutere throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi throws a big shot that misses.
De Cremonesi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chizutere displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Cremonesi throws out the jab.
De Cremonesi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chizutere.
Chizutere is looking to chop away at De Cremonesi's legs.
De Cremonesi fails to land with a series of punches.
Chizutere throws out a leg kick but De Cremonesi moves out of range and Chizutere only half commits.
De Cremonesi throws a jab when Chizutere was well out of range.
De Cremonesi lands a lovely overhand right.
Chizutere looks for the body kick but De Cremonesi saw that one coming.
De Cremonesi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chizutere misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chizutere is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from De Cremonesi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chizutere takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chizutere throws a solid leg kick but De Cremonesi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chizutere.
A leg kick checked by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi is looking to counter punch.
Chizutere throws a solid leg kick but De Cremonesi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chizutere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Cremonesi checks a leg kick. #T2#
De Cremonesi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Cremonesi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Cremonesi looks to land a left hand but Chizutere moved out of range nicely.
Chizutere looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chizutere takes one to the chin there.
Chizutere ducks under a wild hook from De Cremonesi.
Chizutere slips a straight right by De Cremonesi.
Chizutere on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chizutere throws a head kick but De Cremonesi moves out of range.
Chizutere throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi throws a body shot but no joy.
Chizutere defending well as De Cremonesi loads up on a big left hand.
De Cremonesi throws a body kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chizutere moves out of range of the strikes.
De Cremonesi blocks a low kick nicely.
De Cremonesi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Cremonesi avoids a kick to the body.
De Cremonesi checks a leg kick.
Adlartok Chizutere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franko De Cremonesi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chizutere walks into a straight right hand from De Cremonesi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franko De Cremonesi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Cremonesi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Franko De Cremonesi!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Franko De Cremonesi!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Franko De Cremonesi!

Franko De Cremonesi wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: Half Way Hell     
Date:   Jun 26, 2021
#R1#
De Cremonesi lands a right hook to the body.
De Cremonesi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Cremonesi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Cremonesi cracks Chizutere with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chizutere scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chizutere works the jab nicely.
Chizutere takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab lands there for De Cremonesi.
Chizutere throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chizutere takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Cremonesi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chizutere on the side of the head.
De Cremonesi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chizutere throws out the jab.
De Cremonesi scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from De Cremonesi misses the target.
Chizutere was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Cremonesi looks to score with a jab to the body but Chizutere is just out of range.
Chizutere on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Cremonesi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chizutere misses with a low kick.
Chizutere scores with a sloppy right hand. De Cremonesi should have avoided that one.
Chizutere scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Cremonesi doesn't seem bothered though.
Chizutere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
De Cremonesi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chizutere misses the shot to the body.
Chizutere pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Chizutere as he checks the leg kick.
Chizutere throws a combination that misses
and De Cremonesi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chizutere lands with a cross.
De Cremonesi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chizutere had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
De Cremonesi throws a body punch but Chizutere moves out of range.
It looked like Chizutere was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Cremonesi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Cremonesi throws a body shot but no joy.
Chizutere fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chizutere on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi throws out a counter right but Chizutere avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Chizutere.
Chizutere connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chizutere throws the left hand but De Cremonesi avoids the punch easily.
De Cremonesi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chizutere throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chizutere jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chizutere moves out of range as De Cremonesi strikes.
Chizutere throwing a counter right hand but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.#T2#
De Cremonesi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Cremonesi misses the jab.
Chizutere lands a jab to the head.
Chizutere misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
De Cremonesi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chizutere is looking to counter punch.
De Cremonesi throws a hook but Chizutere avoids it easily.
It looked like Chizutere wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chizutere keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A right-left combo lands from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chizutere finds it's way round the side to connect with De Cremonesi's head.
De Cremonesi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Cremonesi slips under a jab.
De Cremonesi throws out a counter right but Chizutere avoids it with no problem.
Chizutere lands a nice looking body shot.
De Cremonesi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Cremonesi throws a looping overhand right but Chizutere ducks down to avoid it.
De Cremonesi lands a nice shot that snaps Chizutere's head back.
A jab from Chizutere misses.
Chizutere throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adlartok Chizutere.
Well Chizutere has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 10:9
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 10:10

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Adlartok Chizutere!

 

 
 
 
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