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Event:
SMASH: Sitsongrit vs McGee
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Leonov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davito.
Leonov jabs at Davito's body.
Leonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Leonov.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonov misses with a low kick as Davito jumps back.
It seemed like Davito was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Davito walks into a straight right hand from Leonov.
A head kick from Leonov lands but Davito takes it in his stride.
Leonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Leonov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonov misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davito! But no joy.
Davito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Leonov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Davito.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov throws a right hand that misses
and Davito counters with an inside leg kick.
Jab from Leonov.
A left lands for Leonov.#T1#
Leonov throws a jab but it's blocked by Davito.
Davito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leonov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Davito scrambles back to his feet.
Davito avoids the head kick by Leonov.
Davito misses with a two punch combination.
Davito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leonov just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Davito.
Leonov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Leonov there.
Leonov thows a body kick. Davito tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Leonov throws a body kick that misses.
Leonov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Davito counters with a low kick, right behind Leonov 's knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Leonov throws a right hand that Davito ducks under and follows up with a left that Davito also avoids with ease.
Leonov tries to land a front kick but Davito steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Davito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Davito thows a leg kick but Leonov checks it
and Leonov counters with a thumping low kick.
Leonov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Davito misses the target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Leonov - that will leave a mark!
Davito ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davito loads up on a big right hand but Leonov slips the punch.
Leonov takes a swing at Davito's ribcage but misses.
Davito now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Leonov scores with a body shot.
Leonov throws a hook to the side of Davito's head but Davito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davito drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
A jab from Leonov misses.
Davito only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Leonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davito.
An inside leg kick from Leonov misses.
It seemed like Davito was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leonov misses with a straight left.
Leonov is looking to score with low kicks.
Davito misses the shot to the body.
Davito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leonov.
A low kick from Leonov is predictable there
and Davito counters with a right hand to the body.
Leonov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leonov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Davito counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Davito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davito scores with a nice right hand.
#T4#
Leonov connects with a body shot that sends Davito's belly button to the back.
Davito ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davito avoids the head kick by Leonov.
A little jabbing left from Davito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leonov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonov takes a swing at Davito's ribcage but misses.
Davito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davito throws out a counter right but Leonov avoids it with no problem.#KD2#
Davito lands a big uppercut and Leonov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Leonov looks OK. Davito waves Leonov back to his feet!#ROC2#Leonov is rocked!
We've been informed that Davito has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Davito cracks Leonov with a hook to the temple - Leonov is on wobbly legs here! Davito swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Leonov falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Davito wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pelosi Davito!
A less than humble Pelosi Davito misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SMASH: Dankovic vs Drago
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Swahn lands a nice shot that snaps Davito's head back.
Swahn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Swahn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Swahn misses with a looping right.
Davito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swahn.
Swahn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Davito.
Swahn scores with a hook.
Swahn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davito throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oke Swahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davito looks to throw a body kick
enabling Swahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Swahn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Swahn.
Swahn throws a jab when Davito was well out of range.
Swahn throws a leg kick but Davito moved away.
Davito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swahn.
A jab from Swahn misses.
Swahn misses the shot to the body.
Swahn throws a sloppy head kick
and Davito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swahn throws a leg kick
and Davito counters with a left to the body.
Davito finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T2#
Davito checks a leg kick.
Davito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swahn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Davito on the side of the head.
Swahn tests Davito's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Swahn clinches.
Davito wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swahn has him pressed against the cage.
Swahn leaning against his opponent.
Davito tries to break free but Swahn pushes him back against the cage.
Swahn prevents Davito from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Davito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Swahn tenderised Davito's leg. Davito is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Swahn staying out of range there.
Swahn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Swahn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swahn connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Swahn takes the fight into the clinch.
Davito wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Swahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Davito.
Davito lands a body punch.
Swahn scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davito. #BC#
Davito breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Swahn slips a straight right by Davito.#CL2#
Swahn has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Davito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swahn misses with a right hand
and Davito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swahn staying out of range there.
Davito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Swahn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Davito.
Nice shot lands for Swahn.
Swahn throws out a loose jab but Davito uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Davito tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swahn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Davito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swahn missing with a left hand there. Davito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oke Swahn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Swahn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Swahn throws the left hand but Davito avoids the punch easily.
Swahn misses with an uppercut
and Davito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swahn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Davito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Davito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davito ducks under a wild hook from Swahn.
Davito throws a quick counter head kick but Swahn was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swahn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Davito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swahn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Davito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Davito slips a jab from Swahn.#KD#
Davito lands a left and a right that send Swahn crashing to the mat, dazed. Davito thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Oke Swahn has been cut.
Swahn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swahn misses with an uppercut.
Swahn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swahn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Davito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Swahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swahn jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Davito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swahn.
Swahn cracks Davito with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Davito throws an off balance right hand
and Swahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Swahn as he connects with a hook.
Swahn looks to clinch
and Davito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Swahn instigates a clinch.
Davito wants to break the clinch but can't.
Swahn lands a body shot.
Davito working hard to break the clinch.
Davito is trying to force a seperation but Swahn has the dominant position.#T3##BC#
Davito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davito moves out of range of the body kick from Swahn.
An attempted straight right counter from Davito misses the target.
Davito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swahn.
Swahn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Swahn.
Swahn with the inside leg kick.
Swahn thumps Davito with a low kick.
Davito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swahn.
#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Davito. Swahn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swahn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davito wants to slow Swahn down by chopping away at his legs.
Davito walks into a left hand.
Swahn missing with a left hand there. Davito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Swahn misses with a hook
and Davito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Swahn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swahn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oke Swahn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oke Swahn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
No joy there for Davito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swahn throws out a counter right but Davito avoids it with no problem.
Swahn with a hook.
Davito lands a jab.
Swahn lands a nice hook to Davito's body. Davito takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Davito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Davito slips a jab from Swahn.
Swahn digs a good hook to Davito's body.
#T1#
Davito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swahn.
Swahn misses the jab.
Davito ducks right into an uppercut from Swahn.
Swahn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Swahn misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swahn.
Davito misses with a head kick.
Swahn lands with a right hand.
Swahn throws a good cross that connects.
Pelosi Davito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Swahn.
Swahn loads up on a big right hand but Davito slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Davito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swahn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davito stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swahn with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swahn misses with a right hand
and Davito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davito throws a poor cross that misses
and Swahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Swahn.
A shot to the liver by Swahn. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Davito blocks a head kick by Swahn.
Davito throwing a counter right hand but Swahn manages to avoid it.
Davito blocks a jab.
Swahn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Swahn with a jab.
Swahn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davito.
A little feinted left hand from Davito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Swahn misses.
Davito blocks a jab.
Davito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Davito looks to throw a body kick
and Swahn counters with a nice uppercut.
Swahn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Good work by Swahn as he checks the leg kick.
Davito takes a swing at Swahn's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swahn! But no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swahn - that will leave a mark!
Swahn with a nice calf kick.
Swahn tries a head kick but it misses.
Davito looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Swahn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davito slips a jab from Swahn.
Swahn misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oke Swahn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swahn 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oke Swahn!
A very excited looking Oke Swahn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SMASH: Prescott vs Thai
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Davito misses with a hook
and Day counters with a body kick that stops Davito in his tracks momentarily.
Day displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davito throws out the jab.
Day throws a leg kick
and Davito counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Leg Day has been cut.#CL2#
Day has Davito up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Davito breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Day darts in and clinches Davito up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davito wants to break the clinch but can't.
Day keeps control of Davito as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Davito avoids the damage to the body.
Davito wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Davito.
Day has Davito pressed against the cage, preventing Davito from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Day prevents Davito from breaking the clinch.
Day keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davito's efforts to push away.
Day is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davito is defending well for now.#BC#
Davito manages to break the clinch.
Davito thows a leg kick but Day checks it
and Day counters with a thumping low kick.
Day throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Day rushes Davito and presses him up against the cage.
Day landing knees to the head.
Davito is trying to break the clinch but Day is controlling him.#BC#
Davito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Day drives through and clinches with Davito against the cage.
Davito looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Davito is trying to force a seperation but Day has the dominant position.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Davito tries to break free but Day pushes him back against the cage.
Day using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davito has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Davito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Davito can't break the clinch.
Davito tries to break the clinch but Day is controlling the position.
Davito is trying to break the clinch but Day is controlling him.
Day looking to throw knees to the head but Davito is blocking nicely.
Davito managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Davito is looking to break free of the clinch but Day has double underhooks.
Day keeps control of Davito as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Davito avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Davito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Davito working hard to break the clinch.
Day landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Day with a knee to the head.
Day keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davito's efforts to push away.
Day has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Davito seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Day can turn it around.
Davito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davito.
Day throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davito blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Davito's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Day throws a knee to the head but misses.
Davito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davito is looking to break free of the clinch but Day has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
Davito wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Day has him pressed against the cage.
Davito works on Day's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Day using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davito has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Day throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davito blocks it with crossed arms.
Davito wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Davito has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Davito avoids the damage to the body.
Day throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davito blocks it with crossed arms.
Day using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davito has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Day misses with a knee to the head.
Davito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Day backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Davito's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Day misses with a knee strike.
Davito working hard to break the clinch.
Davito managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davito.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Day obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leg Day dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leg Day's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A low kick from Day misses
and Davito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day misses with a kick to the body #KD#
and Davito counters with a nice right hand that sends Day toppling to the canvas! Day scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Davito finish him?!#ROC#Day is rocked!
Davito ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Day out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pelosi Davito!
Pelosi Davito 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. |
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Event:
SMASH: Bainbridge vs Thai
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Abdul Karim misses with a body shot.
Abdul Karim swings for the body but Davito moves out of range.
#CL2#
Abdul Karim gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Abdul Karim turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Davito is looking for a sweep.
Davito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davito is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Davito is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davito is letting Abdul Karim control him for a moment. #T1#
Davito wants to control but Abdul Karim postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Davito knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abdul Karim on the ground.
Davito is trying to control Abdul Karim's posture but Abdul Karim avoids it.
Davito manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Abdul Karim is pressing down on Davito's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davito wants to stand and escape but instead Abdul Karim has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Abdul Karim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Abdul Karim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davito trying to keep a closed guard but Abdul Karim is proving a slippery customer.
Davito being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Abdul Karim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davito is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Abdul Karim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davito is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a triangle but Davito pushes his legs off easily.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdul Karim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khadem Abdul Karim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Abdul Karim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davito circles away from the clinch attempt
and Davito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Abdul Karim rushes Davito and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abdul Karim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davito's efforts to push away.
Abdul Karim has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Davito after a bit of a struggle.
A frustrated look appears on Davito's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abdul Karim lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Abdul Karim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davito wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Abdul Karim gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim controlling the action here.#T1#
Davito tries to kick Abdul Karim off but Abdul Karim keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Abdul Karim controlling the action here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Abdul Karim is looking to pass Davito's guard but actually Davito recovers to full guard.
Abdul Karim passes Davito's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Khadem Abdul Karim has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Davito wants to control but Abdul Karim passes into side.
Davito sneaks back into half guard.
Davito wants to get back to full guard.
Abdul Karim controlling the pace. #ES#
Davito has one foot on Abdul Karim's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Abdul Karim!
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses
and Davito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Khadem Abdul Karim has been cut.
Abdul Karim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Davito misses the target.
Abdul Karim sizes up Davito with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Abdul Karim lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdul Karim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abdul Karim throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Davito's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abdul Karim throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Abdul Karim has closed the distance and engaged Davito in a clinch.
#TD2#
Davito is fighting off a takedown attempt but Abdul Karim is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Davito to the mat. Davito regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Davito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khadem Abdul Karim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khadem Abdul Karim's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but Davito is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Davito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abdul Karim fails to land with a series of punches.
Abdul Karim throws a sloppy head kick
and Davito counters with an outside leg kick.
Abdul Karim throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davito counters with a nice uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Abdul Karim checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abdul Karim connects with a high kick.
Davito thuds a left hand into Abdul Karim's body.
Abdul Karim lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick by Abdul Karim misses #KD#
and Davito counters with a crisp right hand that drops Abdul Karim! Davito lets Abdul Karim back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Abdul Karim is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davito blocks a head kick by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim is still on wobbly legs! Can Davito finish him?#CL2#
Abdul Karim moves into the clinch.
Abdul Karim seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch on the inside from Abdul Karim fails to land.
Davito is looking to break free of the clinch but Abdul Karim has double underhooks.
Abdul Karim can't find room to land a body shot as Davito controls the action.
#T1#
Davito looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Davito prevents the takedown attempt.
Abdul Karim keeps control of Davito as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Davito is looking to break free of the clinch but Abdul Karim has double underhooks.
Abdul Karim misses with the head strike.
Abdul Karim tries for a takedown but Davito manages to get underhooks.
Davito tries to break free but Abdul Karim pushes him back against the cage.
Davito has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Davito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdul Karim scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Abdul Karim.
Davito walks into a left hand.
Khadem Abdul Karim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abdul Karim throws an overhand right that lands on Davito's shoulder, as Davito tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Davito misses the target.
Davito looks to land a right hand but Abdul Karim moved out of range.
Abdul Karim lands a head kick. Davito smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pelosi Davito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Abdul Karim throws a sloppy head kick #KD#
and Davito counters with a nice right hand that sends Abdul Karim toppling to the canvas! Abdul Karim scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Davito finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdul Karim defending well as Davito loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Abdul Karim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abdul Karim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davito is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pelosi Davito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khadem Abdul Karim.
A short right from Abdul Karim on the inside.
Abdul Karim is working Davito over against the cage.
Abdul Karim gets through Davito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davito can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Abdul Karim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davito blocks a head kick by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davito counters with a crisp right that sends Abdul Karim to the canvas! Davito follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pelosi Davito!
Pelosi Davito 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. |
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Event:
HFC 109: Dorado vs Avila
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Lang misses with a double jab
and Davito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Lang. Those never looked like landing.
Lang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Davito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lang manages to avoid it.
Lang misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davito staying out of range there.
It looked like Davito wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Davito throws a jab but it's blocked by Lang.
Davito gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Lang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Davito counters with a nice leg kick.
Lang throws a right hand that Davito ducks under and follows up with a left that Davito also avoids with ease.
Nice body punch from Davito.
Davito thumps Lang with a low kick.
Lang misses with a jab, cross combination.
#KD#
Davito drops Lang with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lang looks back up at him and smiles so Davito waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Lang is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Donovan Lang has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Davito counters with a huge right that knocks Lang out cold! Davito is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pelosi Davito!
A less than humble Pelosi Davito misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
HFC 98: Davito vs Holly
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Holy closes the distance and clinches.
Holy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Davito just stands there and leans against the cage.
Holy prevents Davito from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Holy jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Holy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Davito throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Holy's body to avoid the submission. Holy has instead reached around Davito's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Holy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Olly Holy!
Olly Holy thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 94: Ilmarinen vs Davito
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Davito.
Davito looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Davito just misses with a punch to the body.
Davito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Anton Ilmarinen has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Davito.#CL#
Ilmarinen moves into the clinch.
Ilmarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davito is trying to break free.
Davito looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Ilmarinen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Davito regains guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Davito blocks nicely.
Ilmarinen passes Davito's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Davito won't allow Ilmarinen to pass to mount.
Ilmarinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ilmarinen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Davito regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ilmarinen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Davito keeps moving.
Davito controls Ilmarinen momentarily but Ilmarinen frees himself.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ilmarinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ilmarinen postures up and lands a big shot to Davito's brow.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ilmarinen scoring with some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Davito is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ilmarinen connects with a couple of short punches.
Ilmarinen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ilmarinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davito can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Ilmarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ilmarinen scoring with some ground and pound.
Davito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ilmarinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ilmarinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ilmarinen forces his way into half guard.
Davito is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position.
Davito is trying to maintain the position but Ilmarinen is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Ilmarinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ilmarinen is looking to take a break and control but Davito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davito tries to get to full guard but Ilmarinen has control of the leg.
Ilmarinen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ilmarinen working the head and body with strikes.
Ilmarinen trying to control the action but Davito is working from the bottom.
Davito is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ilmarinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davito.
Davito let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ilmarinen throws a looping overhand right but Davito ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Ilmarinen finds it's way through Davito's defenses.
Ilmarinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davito can pounce on him.
Anton Ilmarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ilmarinen.
Davito misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ilmarinen is defended easily by Davito.
Davito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Davito throws a series of punches but Ilmarinen avoids them all with ease.
Davito throws a hook but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Ilmarinen tries to clinch but Davito is having none of it.
Ilmarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davito can do to turn this around?
Ilmarinen has a takedown stuffed.
Davito throws out a counter right but Ilmarinen avoids it with no problem.
Ilmarinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Davito throws an overhand right that lands on Ilmarinen's shoulder, as Ilmarinen tries to avoid the shot.
Davito throws a jab but it's blocked by Ilmarinen.
Pelosi Davito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ilmarinen lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Ilmarinen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Davito clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ilmarinen controls the action.
Ilmarinen is hanging on to Davito's back as he tries to escape.
Davito prevents Ilmarinen from getting a body triangle.
Davito covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Ilmarinen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ilmarinen gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #ROC#Davito is rocked!
Ilmarinen missing with punches from the back. #T3#
Ilmarinen lands shots to the head and Davito turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Anton Ilmarinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bounty Tournament 3
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Hopson pushes Davito up against the cage in a clinch.
Hopson prevents Davito from breaking the clinch.
Davito is trying to break the clinch but Hopson has him pressed against the cage.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Davito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopson throws a lazy right hand but Davito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopson tries to clinch up.
Davito swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Davito jabs Hopson right on the nose. Hopson blinks but takes it well.
Davito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hopson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Hopson misses.
Hopson works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davito takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hopson misses the jab.
Hopson moves to clinch but Davito breaks away
and Davito counters with a one-two to the body.
Jaimie Hopson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hopson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hopson lands a jab to the nose.
Hopson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Davito under the eye.
Davito moves away from the strike by Hopson.
It looked like Davito was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Davito scores with a shot to the body.
Hopson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Hopson has Davito up against the cage in a clinch.
Davito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Davito is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Davito tries to circle away but Hopson has him pinned against the cage.
Hopson misses with some punches.
#T2#
Davito looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
Hopson misses with some punches.
Davito tries to break the clinch but Hopson is controlling the position.
Hopson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davito is trying to push Hopson away but Hopson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hopson misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hopson.
Davito is trying to force a seperation but Hopson has the dominant position.#BC#
Davito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hopson throws a jab when Davito was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Davito misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davito throws a big shot that misses.
Hopson tries to clinch but Davito is having none of it. #T3#
Hopson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Davito connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hopson scrambles back to his feet.
Davito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hopson lands a jab.
Hopson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Hopson misses.
Davito was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hopson misses with an uppercut
and Davito counters with a nice body shot.
Hopson cracks Davito with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hopson scores with a jab. Davito acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hopson works the jab nicely.
Hopson looks to clinch
and Hopson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hopson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hopson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Davito throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hopson takes a swing at Davito's ribcage but misses.
Hopson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Davito had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Davito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopson slips a straight right by Davito.
Hopson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hopson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davito throwing a counter right hand but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Hopson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davito was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopson.
Davito keeps the fight on the outside.
Davito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaimie Hopson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Good exchange - Hopson coming out on top.
Hopson throws a combination that misses
and Hopson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Hopson.#CL2#
Davito gets tackled into the cage by Hopson. Hopson maintains the clinch. #BC#
Davito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hopson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davito was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Davito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davito is looking to counter punch.#KD#
Davito cracks Hopson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hopson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Davito finish him?
#ROC#Hopson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopson misses with a lunging right hand
and Davito counters with a thumping low kick.
Hopson is still on wobbly legs! Can Davito finish him?
Davito knocks out Hopson with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Davito before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Davito picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pelosi Davito!
In his post fight interview, Pelosi Davito started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HFC 86: Pandeya vs Hernandez
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Davito avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davito.
Davito feints a counter leg kick.
Davito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai connects with a body shot.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai lands with an uppercut that bounces Davito off the cage and back into range.
A jab lands there for Davito.
Chai cracks Davito with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Davito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chai throws a combination that misses
and Davito counters with a good low kick that Chai was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davito stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Chai connects with a looping right hand.
Chai misses with a body shot
and Davito counters with a good, hard body kick but Chai shrugs it off.
Davito slips a straight right by Chai.
Davito lands an uppercut, right on the button! Chai tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pelosi Davito!
Pelosi Davito tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
HFC 83: Hernandez vs Berkut
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Davito defending well as Tintley loads up on a big left hand.
Davito looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Davito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tintley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Davito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tintley attempts a counter takedown but Davito avoids it well and moves away.
Davito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Davito wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Davito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tintley.
Davito misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davito avoids the body shot from Tintley.
Davito walks into a jab.#KD2#
Davito lands a big head kick that sends Tintley tumbling to the mat! Davito takes a step backwards and waves Tintley back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Tintley is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tintley misses with a lunging right hand
and Davito counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pelosi Davito!
Pelosi Davito 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. |
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Event:
HFC 79: Holly vs Tintley
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Ilmarinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davito's waist but Davito gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ilmarinen off to one side.
Davito pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ilmarinen back to the cage. Davito follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Anton Ilmarinen has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Ilmarinen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Davito tries a head kick but it misses.
Ilmarinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Ilmarinen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Davito did well to prevent Ilmarinen getting side control.
Davito missing with punches from the bottom.
Ilmarinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ilmarinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davito can do anything to dispel that myth.
Davito taking some punishment here, with Ilmarinen in his half guard.
Davito throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ilmarinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ilmarinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davito taking some punishment here, with Ilmarinen in his half guard.
Davito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Ilmarinen seems content to control.#T1#
Ilmarinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#Davito is rocked!
Ilmarinen working over Davito with some ground and pound. Davito looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Davito is still in real trouble! Can Ilmarinen finish him?
Davito is trying to stand.
Ilmarinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen drops an elbow to the side of Davito's head.
Davito really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ilmarinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ilmarinen is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Davito is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ilmarinen fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Davito from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ilmarinen! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 75: Pay day at the Expo
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Susskind steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davito.
Susskind throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davito scores with a decent looking hook.
Pelosi Davito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susskind on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Davito slips a straight right by Susskind.
Davito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Susskind goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Susskind misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Susskind misses.
Susskind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susskind steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davito.
Susskind went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Davito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut lands for Davito. That snapped Susskind's head back.
Susskind lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Susskind throws an overhand right that lands on Davito's shoulder, as Davito tries to avoid the shot.
Susskind is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Davito.
Davito throws a lazy right hand but Susskind sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Susskind tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davito connects with a leg kick.
Davito throws a hook but Susskind avoids it easily.
Susskind ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Susskind swings for the body but Davito moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Susskind 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Davito stalks Susskind and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Susskind's face. Susskind staggers backwards, shaken.
Susskind lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davito lands a head shot.
Davito throws a head kick that misses
and Susskind cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Susskind has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Susskind checks a leg kick nicely.
Davito has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
Davito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davito throws a body shot but no joy.
Davito takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Davito misses with a series of wild punches.
Susskind is looking to wear down Davito with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Davito connects with the punch.
Susskind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davito was well out of range. Poor timing from Susskind.
Davito throws an off balance right hand
and Susskind cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crunch! Davito slams his shin into Susskind's torso.
Davito lands a head shot.
Davito throws a lazy right hand but Susskind sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Susskind appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Davito scores with a jab. Susskind acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Davito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy left from Davito finds it's target.
Davito motions for Susskind to come forward. Davito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Susskind uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davito.
Davito connects with a crisp jab.
Susskind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davito throws out the jab.
Davito misses the shot to the body.
Susskind tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Susskind digs a good hook to Davito's body.
Susskind lets loose with a powerful body kick. Davito will feel that in the morning.
Davito just misses with a punch to the body.
Davito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Susskind counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davito tries to land a body kick
and Susskind counters with a straight right hand.
Davito lands with an overhand left.
Davito throws a head kick that Susskind semi-blocks.
Susskind throws a series of punches but Davito moves out of range.
Susskind is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davito.
Davito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Susskind throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Davito's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab from Davito.
Susskind throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Susskind moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Susskind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davito throws out the jab.
Susskind throwing a counter right hand but Davito manages to avoid it.
Susskind throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davito scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pelosi Davito dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Davito.
Davito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Susskind.
Davito just misses with a punch to the body.
Susskind misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davito.
Davito connects with a good right hand that stumbles Susskind. Susskind circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Davito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Susskind.
Susskind looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Davito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Davito throws the kick towards the body but Susskind avoids it.
Davito misses with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Susskind might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davito moves into range and connects with a jab.
Susskind on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice leg kick from Davito, right into the meat of the thigh.
Davito lands a jab to the head.
#T1##KD2#
Davito lands a big head kick that sends Susskind tumbling to the mat! Davito takes a step backwards and waves Susskind back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Susskind is rocked!
Davito throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oh Susskind is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Susskind looks to land a right hand but Davito moved out of range.
Davito throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Susskind seems to have got his legs back now.
Davito stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Susskind finds it's way through Davito's defenses.
Davito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Susskind circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Susskind slips a jab from Davito.
Susskind swings for the body but Davito moves out of range.
Davito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No joy there for Susskind, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Davito needs to keep his hands up - Susskind had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick by Susskind misses
and Davito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Susskind gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Davito.
Davito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Susskind cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Susskind misses with a head kick.
Davito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Susskind.
And Susskind counters with a quick kick to the body but Davito blocks it.
Davito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Susskind misses with a looping right.
Susskind needs to keep his hands up - Davito had a free shot at his head there.
Davito lands a jab.
Davito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davito lands with a slapping head kick.
Davito throws a shot from downtown. Susskind moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Davito throws a head kick but Susskind moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Susskind misses the target.
Susskind misses with a shot to the body
and Davito counters with a straight right hand.
Susskind with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Susskind stuns Davito with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Davito misses with a combination
and Susskind counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Susskind misses with a kick to the body.
Susskind throws a half hearted mid kick.
A left lands for Davito.
Davito throws an off balance right hand
and Susskind counters with a good, hard body kick but Davito shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Davito. #T4#
Davito blocks a head kick by Susskind.
Davito misses with a body punch
and Susskind counters with a straight right hand.
Pelosi Davito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Susskind swings for the body but Davito moves out of range.
Susskind looks to land a right hand but Davito moved out of range.
Davito dips to his left and cracks Susskind with an uppercut!
Davito moves out of range of the strikes.
Susskind 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.
Susskind misses with a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Davito.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Susskind avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davito swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pelosi Davito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Susskind throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davito throws a shot from downtown. Susskind moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Susskind tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davito misses with a left hand
letting Susskind counter with a right hand.
Susskind throws a head kick that misses
and Davito counters with a nice uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Susskind blocks the leg kick.
Susskind swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Susskind misses.
Davito blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davito misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Susskind counters with a quick kick to the body but Davito blocks it.
Davito missing with a left hand there. Susskind was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Davito, as that shot connected.
Susskind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davito throws out the jab. #T1#
Davito scoring well with a low kick there.
Susskind defending well as Davito loads up on a big left hand.
Susskind looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Susskind moves away from the strike by Davito.
Davito takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Susskind looks to score with a jab to the body but Davito is just out of range.
Davito throws a looping overhand right but Susskind ducks down to avoid it.
Davito throws a sloppy head kick
and Davito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davito lands an overhand right.
Susskind missing with a left hand there. Davito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Susskind looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Susskind is looking to land body kicks.
Susskind looks to throw the jab but Davito is out of range. #T2#
Davito misses with a kick to the body.
Susskind misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Davito counters with a straight right hand.
Davito tries to land a leg kick but Susskind saw it coming and moves away.
Davito slips a straight right by Susskind.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davito throws a poor cross that misses
and Susskind counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Susskind slips a straight right by Davito.
Susskind's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Davito connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Susskind scrambles back to his feet.
Davito throws an overhand right that lands on Susskind's shoulder, as Susskind tries to avoid the shot.
Susskind is looking to counter with a body kick.
Davito plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Susskind is looking to land body kicks.
Davito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Davito.
Davito misses with a lunging right hand
and Susskind counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Davito thinking. #T3#
Davito throws a nice outside leg kick.
Susskind moves out of range as Davito strikes.
Davito throws an off balance right hand
and Susskind counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Susskind avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davito misses with a looping right.
Susskind was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Susskind swings away with a body shot that misses
and Davito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davito misses with a combination
and Susskind counters with a nice uppercut.
Leonard Susskind has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Susskind.
Susskind lands a nice shot to the body.
Susskind moves away from the strike by Davito. #T4#
Davito lands a jab to the nose.
Davito throws an overhand right that lands on Susskind's shoulder, as Susskind tries to avoid the shot.
Davito moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Susskind moves out of range as Davito strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Susskind takes a swing at Davito's ribcage but misses.
Davito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Susskind sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Davito lands a jab.
Davito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Susskind throws a body punch but Davito moves out of range.
Davito lands a front kick.
Susskind throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pelosi Davito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davito 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pelosi Davito!
In his post fight interview, Pelosi Davito started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HFC 71 - Farman vs Cruz
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Davito throws a right and a left that Meight avoids nicely.
Meight takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Davito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meight was well out of range. Poor timing from Davito.
Meight throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Davito.
Meight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pelosi Davito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davito scores with a jab to the jaw.
Davito throws a jab but it's blocked by Meight.
Meight went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Davito jabs Meight right on the nose. Meight blinks but takes it well.
Davito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meight at a distance.
Davito throws out a loose jab but Meight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meight is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Davito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davito 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.
Meight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davito. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Davito 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Davito bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meight's head backwards.
Davito fakes the leg kick and cracks Meight in the body.
Davito on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Davito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meight.
Davito blocks a jab.
Meight defending well as Davito loads up on a big left hand.
Davito looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Davito lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Davito 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.
Davito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Davito throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meight moves forwards but Davito connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Meight misses with a body shot.
Davito doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Davito lands a jab to the head.
Meight takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meight walks into a left hand.
Davito connects with the punch.
Meight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Davito shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Davito misses with a straight left.
Davito has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Davito there as he acknowledges the shot.
Davito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Davito looks to land a left hand but Meight moved out of range nicely.
Davito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Davito is rocked!
Meight throws a head kick that misses.
Davito is still on wobbly legs! Can Meight finish him?
A slow jab from Meight misses its intended target. #T3#
Davito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Davito seems to have recovered his senses.
Meight throws a shot from downtown. Davito moves away and avoids it.
Davito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Davito missing with a left hand there. Meight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Meight was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big left from Davito misses.
Meight walks forward, straight into a front kick from Davito.
Davito lands a really nice looking cross but Meight seems unphased.
Davito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davito catches Meight with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Davito misses with a looping right.
Meight misses with a body shot.
Davito thuds his right hand into Meight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Meight moves out of range of the body kick from Davito.
#T4#
Davito scores with a kick to the body.
Davito is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Meight had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davito thuds his right hand into Meight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Meight connects with a jab.
Davito throws a body shot but no joy.
Meight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davito.
Davito throws an overhand right that lands on Meight's shoulder, as Meight tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Davito.
A slapping body kick lands there for Meight.
Meight tries to move into range but Davito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Davito.
It looked like Meight was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Davito throws a lazy uppercut
and Meight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davito connects with a body shot that sends Meight's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pelosi Davito dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Davito misses the target.
Meight is looking for a counter combo.
Davito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Davito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Davito. That snapped Meight's head back.
Davito lands a nice hook to Meight's body. Meight takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Davito misses with a looping left.
Davito just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMeight.
Davito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Davito lands a nice looking body shot.
Davito scores with a push kick.
Meight on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Davito misses with a kick to the body.
Davito missing with a left hand there. Meight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Meight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davito.
It seemed like Davito was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Davito scores with a nice head shot.
Davito tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Meight 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Davito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Meight.
Davito walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Davito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Meight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Davito misses with a hook
and Meight counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Davito.#ROC2#Meight is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meight takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Davito looks to land a left hand but Meight moved out of range nicely.
Davito throws a jab but it's blocked by Meight.
Davito scores with a sloppy right hand. Meight should have avoided that one. #T2#
Davito clobbers Meight with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Meight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meight takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meight seems to have got his legs back now.
Davito scores with a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Meight might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Meight looks to throw the jab but Davito is out of range.
Davito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Meight on the side of the head.
Meight throws a lazy uppercut
and Davito counters with a big right hand! Oh Meight is in trouble here! Davito follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pelosi Davito!
Pelosi Davito bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HFC 68 - De Rossi vs Babula
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Holy is looking to clinch but Davito is avoiding it.
Holy wants to clinch.
Olly Holy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Holy has Davito up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Holy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Holy tries to pull guard but Davito forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Holy jumps guard.
#SUB#
Holy looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Davito is defending well. Holy quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Davito has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Holy celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olly Holy!
Olly Holy retains his middleweight title!
Olly Holy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 65: Bond vs McCork
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Tintley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Davito misses with an uppercut.
Tintley tries for a takedown but Davito sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Davito as Tintley shoots in.
Davito staying out of range there.
Tintley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Tintley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Davito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davito lands a glancing blow to the side of Tintley's head.
Davito moves out of range as Tintley strikes.
Tintley misses with a straight left.
Davito has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Davito gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Davito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Davito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Tintley is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tintley dodges the punch combination from Davito.
Oh Tintley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tintley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Davito finds it's way round the side to connect with Tintley's head.
Davito looks to land a right hand but Tintley moved out of range.
Davito jabs at Tintley's body.
Tintley seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Davito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tintley ducks under a wild hook from Davito.
Davito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tintley.
Tintley shoots for a double leg takedown but Davito sprawls well. He's pushed Tintley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinyl Tintley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davito connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Davito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tintley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Davito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tintley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davito counters with a big right hand! Oh Tintley is in trouble here! Davito follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pelosi Davito!
Pelosi Davito 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. |
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Event:
HFC 60: Sudden Death
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Sharpe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Davito's head.
Donovan Sharpe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sharpe moves into the clinch.
Sharpe has Davito pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Davito manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Davito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davito prevents the takedown attempt.
Davito tries to throw a body punch but Sharpe avoids it by throwing Davito back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Davito.
Sharpe tries for a takedown. No joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sharpe 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.
Pelosi Davito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donovan Sharpe.
Sharpe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Davito gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sharpe.
Sharpe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davito gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davito throws a head punch that misses.
Davito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharpe is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Davito throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharpe.
Sharpe is trying to drag Davito to the mat but Davito just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sharpe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davito tries to work over Sharpe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharpe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Davito tries to work over Sharpe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davito has a couple of punches blocked by Sharpe.
Sharpe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davito pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sharpe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sharpe wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Sharpe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crunch! Davito slams his shin into Sharpe's torso.
Sharpe looks winded!
Sharpe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davito can pounce on him.
Sharpe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Davito counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Davito as Sharpe shoots in.
Davito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sharpe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD#
Davito lands a big uppercut and Sharpe crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sharpe looks OK. Davito waves Sharpe back to his feet!#ROC#Sharpe is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davito grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Sharpe takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Davito cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pelosi Davito!
Pelosi Davito tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
HFC 53: Harris vs Colson 2
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Shark has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Davito finds it's way round the side to connect with Shark's head.
Davito with a nice calf kick.
Shark steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Davito. That one must have hurt.
Shark takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Davito bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shark looks winded!
Davito scores with a punch to the head.
Shark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davito.
Nice defenses there by Davito.
Shark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Davito seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
David Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shark misses with a wild body shot.
Shark takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Davito throws a monster overhand right that drops Shark! Davito follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pelosi Davito!
Pelosi Davito spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
HFC 46: Colson vs Harris
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Druff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davito.
Davito just misses with a punch to the body.
Druff needs to keep his hands up - Davito had a free shot at his head there.
A jab lands there for Davito.
Druff keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Druff misses.
Davito throws a looping overhand right but Druff ducks down to avoid it.
Druff stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davito.
Druff throws the left hand but Davito avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Davito.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Davito.
No joy there for Druff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davito misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Druff counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Davito managing to block the knees to the body from Druff.
#BC#
Druff manages to break the clinch.
Druff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davito.
Davito misses with an uppercut. Druff saw that one coming.
It looked like Druff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Druff swinging wildly here.
Davito was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Druff checks a leg kick.
A jab from Druff misses.
As Druff backs off Davito throws a huge counter combo but Druff manages to avoid it all.
Davito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Davito lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Davito looks to score with a jab to the body but Druff is just out of range.
Davito looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - Davito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Druff takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Davito tries to score with a low kick but Druff moves his leg out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davito.
Davito scoring well with a low kick there.
Davito staying out of range there.
Druff misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davito gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Druff.
Druff lands an overhand right.
Davito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davito walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Davito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pelosi Davito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Druff throws a combination that misses
and Davito counters with a nice leg kick.
Davito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Druff.
Druff throws a right hand that misses
and Davito counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've been told by Druff's head coaches at Gym Goroshi London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Druff ducks right into an uppercut from Davito. #T3#
Davito bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Davito lands with a shot to the body.
Druff ducks under a wild hook from Davito.
Davito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Druff. That did some damage!
Davito slips a jab and a cross from Druff.
Druff throws a series of punches but Davito avoids them all with ease. #KD2#
Davito lands a big head kick that sends Druff tumbling to the mat! Davito takes a step backwards and waves Druff back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Druff is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dan Druff has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Druff.
Oh Druff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Druff. Davito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crack! Davito connects with the perfect overhand right and Druff falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Davito!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pelosi Davito!
A very excited looking Pelosi Davito made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HFC 39: Ivanovic vs Truth
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Davito throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Davito.
King misses with a body shot
enabling Davito to counter with a crisp jab.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Davito. That's going to slow King down. #KD2#
Davito lands a big head kick that sends King tumbling to the mat! Davito takes a step backwards and waves King back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davito staying out of range there.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Davito.
Davito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King misses with an uppercut.
King 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.
King walks straight into a right hand from Davito - that's dropped him! Davito jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save King from any more punishment! King complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pelosi Davito!
Pelosi Davito thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TKO Quarter Finals
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Albashir misses with a two punch combination.
Albashir scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Susskind doesn't seem bothered though.
Jamaal Albashir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susskind slips under a jab from Albashir.
Susskind thows a left - swing and a miss!
Susskind has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Albashir throws the kick towards the body but Susskind avoids it.
Susskind fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albashir manages to avoid it.
Susskind misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Albashir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Albashir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Susskind.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albashir. Susskind does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albashir misses with a wild combination.
Albashir throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Susskind blocks a leg kick.
Susskind fires out a quick counter leg kick but Albashir just manages to avoid it.#T1#
A low kick from Albashir is predictable there
and Susskind counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Albashir pivots, looking for a leg kick but Susskind is out of range and Albashir settles back down.
Albashir bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Susskind's head backwards.#KD2#
Albashir cracks Susskind with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Albashir has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Susskind to stand back up!#ROC2#Susskind is rocked!
Susskind throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albashir throws an overhand right that lands on Susskind's shoulder, as Susskind tries to avoid the shot.
Susskind checks a leg kick.
Susskind throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albashir attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Susskind moves out of range as Albashir strikes.
Albashir fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Susskind.
Albashir just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Albashir finds it's way through Susskind's defenses. #T2#
Albashir misses with an attempted mid kick.
Susskind needs to keep his hands up - Albashir had a free shot at his head there.
Albashir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Albashir throws a wild body kick that Susskind sees coming a mile off.
Albashir uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Albashir wants to land a leg kick but Susskind is out of range.
Susskind swings for the body but Albashir moves out of range.
Susskind's jab looks to have found its range, popping Albashir under the eye.
Albashir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Susskind at a distance.
A slow jab from Albashir misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albashir throws a leg kick but Susskind sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Susskind was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Albashir.
Albashir misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Albashir.
Albashir throws a leg kick but Susskind sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamaal Albashir dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Susskind scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Albashir doesn't seem bothered though.
Albashir throws a low kick but it's checked well by Susskind.
Albashir looks to land a combination but Susskind avoids it well.
Albashir connects with the punch.
Susskind moves out of range as Albashir strikes.
Susskind cracks Albashir with an open hand slap.
Susskind fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albashir manages to avoid it.
Albashir follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Susskind misses with an attempted mid kick.
Albashir has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Albashir connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Albashir cracks Susskind with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Susskind looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Albashir finish him?
Oh Susskind is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Susskind - just one landing.
Susskind moves out of range as Albashir throws a body kick.
Susskind seems to have got his legs back now.
Susskind tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Susskind might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Susskind closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Albashir! Susskind dives in looking to finish! Albashir is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Susskind!
A very excited looking Leonard Susskind made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TKO Round 5
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Albashir finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Albashir scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Albashir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#KD#
Albashir cracks Days with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Albashir has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Days to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Outta Days has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albashir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Days looks winded!
Albashir thuds his shin into the meat of Days's side.
Albashir fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Days walks forward, straight into a front kick from Albashir.
Days tries to get into range but Albashir steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Days! 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! Albashir scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamaal Albashir!
A victorious Jamaal Albashir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TKO Round 4
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Smooth punishes Albashir's body with a nice straight punch.
Smooth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Albashir delivers a nice body kick.
Smooth throws a lazy right hand but Albashir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smooth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albashir was well out of range. Poor timing from Smooth.#KD#
Smooth lands a big head kick that sends Albashir tumbling to the mat! Smooth takes a step backwards and waves Albashir back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Albashir is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jamaal Albashir has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smooth tries to score with a low kick but Albashir moves his leg out of the way.
Albashir is still on wobbly legs! Can Smooth finish him?
Smooth throws a jab but it's blocked by Albashir.
A shot to the body from Smooth misses
and Albashir makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smooth misses with a hook
and Albashir counters with a solid body kick.
Albashir seems to have recovered his senses.
Smooth cracks Albashir with a hook to the temple - Albashir is on wobbly legs here! Smooth swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Albashir falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Smooth wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mbape Smooth!
A relieved looking Mbape Smooth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TKO Round 3
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Shakaromanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shakaromanov throws a right hand that misses
and Albashir counters with a series of strikes. Shakaromanov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shakaromanov throws a right and a left that Albashir avoids nicely.
Shakaromanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albashir.
Albashir fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shakaromanov checks it well.
Shakaromanov throws an overhand right that lands on Albashir's shoulder, as Albashir tries to avoid the shot.
Shakaromanov throws out a leg kick but Albashir moves out of range and Shakaromanov only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakaromanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Albashir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Albashir checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shakaromanov jabs Albashir to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Albashir seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Albashir counters with a stiff right hand.
Albashir fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shakaromanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Albashir connects with a leg kick.
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut
and Albashir counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shakaromanov's knee momentarily.
Donk. Shakaromanov catches Albashir right on the button with a cross.
Albashir moves out of range as Shakaromanov strikes.
Albashir was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Albashir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Shakaromanov backs away, Albashir returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Shakaromanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A left lands for Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Shakaromanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shakaromanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Albashir counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakaromanov swinging wildly here.
Albashir was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shakaromanov scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mehmet Shakaromanov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Albashir slips under a jab from Shakaromanov.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Albashir has knocked Shakaromanov down with a huge combo! Albashir steps away and waves a wobbly Shakaromanov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mehmet Shakaromanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakaromanov lands with a nice body kick.
Shakaromanov misses with a body shot
and Albashir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Albashir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakaromanov manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut
and Albashir counters with an outside leg kick.
Shakaromanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Albashir misses
and Shakaromanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Shakaromanov misses with a hook
and Albashir counters with a left to the body.
Shakaromanov misses with a looping left.
Shakaromanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Albashir.
Albashir quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shakaromanov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Albashir to counter with a crisp jab.
Albashir is looking to slow Shakaromanov down with leg kicks.
Albashir goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shakaromanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Albashir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Albashir drops Shakaromanov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shakaromanov looks back up at him and smiles so Albashir waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Shakaromanov is rocked!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakaromanov misses with a right hand
and Albashir counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shakaromanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Albashir finish him?
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Shakaromanov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Albashir has got the better of the exchanges.
An inside leg kick lands from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Albashir lands a right hook to the body.
Shakaromanov throws an overhand right that lands on Albashir's shoulder, as Albashir tries to avoid the shot.
Albashir throws a nice inside leg kick. #KD2#
Shakaromanov lands a left and a right that send Albashir crashing to the mat, dazed. Shakaromanov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Albashir is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shakaromanov throws an overhand right that drops Albashir like a sack of potatoes! Shakaromanov dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
A relieved looking Mehmet Shakaromanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TKO Round 2
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Spirikavicius misses with a left hand
and Albashir counters with a nice uppercut.
Spirikavicius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spirikavicius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Albashir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Albashir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spirikavicius throws a hook but Albashir blocks it.
Albashir swings widly with a right hand
and Spirikavicius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Spirikavicius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Albashir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Albashir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Albashir fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spirikavicius just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Albashir throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Albashir connects with a solid leg kick.
Spirikavicius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Albashir feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spirikaviciuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spirikavicius misses with a wild body shot.
Spirikavicius cracks a nice hook into Albashir's ribs.
Albashir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spirikavicius.
Albashir throwing a counter right hand but Spirikavicius manages to avoid it.#T2#
Albashir lands with a thumping leg kick.
Albashir blocks a jab.
Spirikavicius scores with a body shot.
Spirikavicius scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albashir misses the jab.
Spirikavicius misses with an uppercut
and Spirikavicius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albashir throws a right and a left that Spirikavicius avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Spirikavicius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spirikavicius stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kasparas Spirikavicius will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Albashir lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spirikavicius's sensitive parts.
Kasparas Spirikavicius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albashir walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Albashir is rocked!
Albashir misses with a right hand
and Spirikavicius counters with a nice body shot.
Albashir shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spirikavicius defending well as Albashir loads up on a big left hand.
Spirikavicius lands a lovely overhand right.
Oh Albashir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Albashir slips a straight right by Spirikavicius.
It looked like Albashir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Albashir seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spirikavicius swings for the body but Albashir moves out of range.
Spirikavicius slips a jab and a cross from Albashir.
#T1#
Spirikavicius throws a looping overhand right but Albashir ducks down to avoid it.
Albashir scores with a push kick.
Spirikavicius swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spirikavicius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albashir with a hook.
A big left from Spirikavicius misses.
Spirikavicius misses with a left hand
and Albashir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Spirikavicius misses. #T2#
Spirikavicius throws a poor cross that misses
and Albashir counters with an inside leg kick.
Spirikavicius misses with a hook
#KD#
and Albashir counters with a crisp right hand that drops Spirikavicius! Albashir lets Spirikavicius back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spirikavicius misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spirikavicius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albashir weaves into range and cracks Spirikavicius right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Spirikavicius goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Albashir is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamaal Albashir!
Our winner, Jamaal Albashir, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TKO Round 1
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Meight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Albashir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Albashir lands a leg kick that knocks Meight off balance momentarily.
Meight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Albashir. Albashir obviously looking to wear him down.
Albashir motions for Meight to come forward. Albashir throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albashir misses with a looping left.
Albashir missing with a left hand there. Meight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albashir has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Albashir there as he acknowledges the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Albashir.#T1#
Albashir misses with a straight left.
Meight misses with a wild combination.
Albashir is trying to counter with his kicks.
Albashir has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Meight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meight misses with a body punch
and Albashir counters with a stiff right hand.
Albashir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meight is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Albashir takes a jab right on the kisser.
Albashir gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Meight.
Meight missing with a left hand there. Albashir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Albashir digs a good body shot into Meight's ribs.
Meight takes one to the chin there.
Albashir dips to his left and cracks Meight with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamaal Albashir dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Albashir throws a half hearted mid kick.
Meight throws a lazy right hand but Albashir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Meight might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Albashir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Albashir misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Meight. Beautiful body shot.
Meight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
That kick from Albashir tenderised Meight's leg. Meight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut lands for Meight. That snapped Albashir's head back.
Meight catches Albashir with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#Albashir is rocked!
Meight shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Albashir takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Meight sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Albashir bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uwot Meight! |
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Event:
TKO Trials 1
Date: Apr 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD#
Albashir feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Portis is looking for a triangle but Albashir pushes his legs off easily.
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Portis is looking for a triangle but Albashir pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Portis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Albashir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Albashir postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Portis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Albashir, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Albashir working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Portis has passed into half guard!
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Portis is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Portis seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Portis.
Well Portis 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 9:10
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 9:10
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Portis! |
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