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Event:
RSE 69:
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Moltisanti misses with a hook
and Sadrano counters with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Moltisanti. Those never looked like landing.
Sadrano tried to counter with a leg kick but Moltisanti avoided it.
Chrissy Moltisanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadrano misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Moltisanti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sadrano's guard.
Sadrano tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Sadrano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moltisanti defends well.#SUB2#
Moltisanti postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sadrano is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Moltisanti, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Moltisanti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Sadrano wants to pass the guard but Moltisanti is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Moltisanti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sadrano defends well.#SUB2#
Moltisanti has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sadrano is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Moltisanti.
Sadrano working away.
Moltisanti is trying to escape the position but Sadrano is controlling the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moltisanti is looking for a sweep.
Moltisanti is trying to control Sadrano's posture but Sadrano avoids it.
Sadrano wants to stand but Moltisanti has his arm trapped.
Moltisanti is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Moltisanti manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Moltisanti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sadrano wants to stand but Moltisanti has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sadrano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moltisanti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sadrano content to control rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Moltisanti trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sadrano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4##TD2#
Moltisanti shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sadrano's guard.#SUB#
Sadrano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moltisanti trying to control but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sadrano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moltisanti passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Sadrano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chrissy Moltisanti 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#
Sadrano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sadrano wants to clinch.
Sadrano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sadrano throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moltisanti moves out of range of the body kick.
Moltisanti sizes up Sadrano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sadrano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Chrissy Moltisanti has been cut.
A jab from Moltisanti misses.
Arelvam Sadrano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Moltisanti checks a low kick from Sadrano.
Moltisanti throws a big shot that misses.
Moltisanti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moltisanti 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.
Sadrano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sadrano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moltisanti.
Sadrano wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Moltisanti checks a leg kick nicely.
Moltisanti misses with a right hand
and Sadrano counters with a thumping low kick.
Sadrano slips a straight right by Moltisanti.
Sadrano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moltisanti pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moltisanti is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moltisanti blocks an elbow strike.
Sadrano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sadrano.
Sadrano lands a big knee! That's hurt Moltisanti! Oh, he's all over the place! Sadrano lands another knee that sends Moltisanti to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arelvam Sadrano!
A victorious Arelvam Sadrano 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:
RSE 56: Living To Die
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Moltisanti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stack slips under a jab.
Stack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moltisanti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stack throws a hook to the side of Moltisanti's head but Moltisanti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moltisanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Stack.
Stack throws out a loose jab but Moltisanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moltisanti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moltisanti scores with a sloppy right hand. Stack should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moltisanti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stack misses with an uppercut.
Moltisanti misses with a double jab
and Stack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moltisanti swings widly with a right hand
and Stack counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moltisanti swings widly with a right hand
and Stack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Stack throws out a loose jab but Moltisanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stack looks to land a left hand but Moltisanti moved out of range nicely.
Stack takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've been hearing reports that Moltisanti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stack fails to land with a series of punches.
Stack has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Moltisanti takes one on the button.
Moltisanti moves away from the strike by Stack.
Moltisanti throws a jab when Stack was well out of range.
Stack throws a body shot but no joy.
Moltisanti throws a looping overhand right but Stack ducks down to avoid it.
Stack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moltisanti.
Stack swings for the body but Moltisanti moves out of range.
Stack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stack changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moltisanti looks to throw the jab but Stack is out of range. #T2#
A jab from Stack misses.
Stack with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moltisanti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stack.
Moltisanti misses with a double jab.
Moltisanti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stack connects with a right hand. Moltisanti shakes it off.
Moltisanti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moltisanti clobbers Stack with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Moltisanti misses with a straight right.
Moltisanti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moltisanti moves out of range as Stack strikes.
Moltisanti looks to throw the jab but Stack is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Stack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Moltisanti is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stack's half guard.#T3##SUB#
Moltisanti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stack wants to control but Moltisanti is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Stack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moltisanti is pressing down on Stack's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stack is holding on for now.
Stack has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moltisanti is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Moltisanti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stack doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moltisanti. #SUB#
Moltisanti is looking for a kimura but Stack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moltisanti to get the leverage.
Stack manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moltisanti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Stack looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Moltisanti is defending well. Stack quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Moltisanti has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Stack celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Stack!
Joe Stack really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 30th Century Beer Store logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
RSE 49: Bloodbath
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Hammerstein throws a body punch but Moltisanti moves out of range.
Hammerstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Moltisanti there.
Moltisanti avoids the head kick by Hammerstein.
Hammerstein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moltisanti on the side of the head.
Moltisanti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moltisanti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammerstein throws a sloppy head kick and Moltisanti moves out of range easily.
A jab from Moltisanti misses.
Hammerstein misses with a head kick.
Hammerstein slips a straight right by Moltisanti.
Hammerstein cracks Moltisanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moltisanti avoids the head kick by Hammerstein.
Moltisanti throws out a counter right but Hammerstein avoids it with no problem.
Moltisanti loads up on a big right hand but Hammerstein slips the punch.
Moltisanti jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Hammerstein clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moltisanti blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Hammerstein breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Hammerstein clinches up with Moltisanti and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Moltisanti pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Moltisanti throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hammerstein uses it to pass to side control.
Hammerstein wants to stand but Moltisanti has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Moltisanti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moltisanti is trying to get back to half guard.
Moltisanti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Moltisanti is trying to control Hammerstein's posture but Hammerstein avoids it.
Moltisanti gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hammerstein sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hammerstein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moltisanti sees it coming and defends easily.
Hammerstein seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hammerstein performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Moltisanti is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moltisanti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moltisanti or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammerstein, which made it look bad.
Moltisanti misses with the combination.
Hammerstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Moltisanti blocks a head kick by Hammerstein.
Moltisanti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammerstein wants to clinch up but Moltisanti keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Hammerstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moltisanti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammerstein.
A head kick misses from Hammerstein.
Hammerstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moltisanti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jerry Hammerstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Moltisanti gets tackled into the cage by Hammerstein. Hammerstein maintains the clinch.
Hammerstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moltisanti backwards.
Hammerstein is working Moltisanti over against the cage.#BC#
Hammerstein breaks from the clinch.
Hammerstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moltisanti.
Jerry Hammerstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammerstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammerstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moltisanti throws an overhand right that lands on Hammerstein's shoulder, as Hammerstein tries to avoid the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Hammerstein closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Hammerstein breaks the clinch.
Hammerstein moves out of range as Moltisanti strikes.
Hammerstein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hammerstein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hammerstein misses with a head kick.
Hammerstein tries to clinch but Moltisanti is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Hammerstein dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Moltisanti misses with a hook.
Hammerstein tries to clinch but Moltisanti is having none of it.
Hammerstein lands the left hand.
Moltisanti 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.
Hammerstein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hammerstein throws a head kick but Moltisanti moves out of range.
Moltisanti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moltisanti misses with an uppercut. Hammerstein saw that one coming.
Hammerstein blocks a jab.
Moltisanti throws a series of punches but Hammerstein moves out of range. #CL#
Hammerstein takes the fight into the clinch.
Hammerstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moltisanti can do to turn this around?
Moltisanti looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerstein prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Moltisanti has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hammerstein is trying to keep an underhook but Moltisanti manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moltisanti is looking to pass Hammerstein's guard but actually Hammerstein recovers to full guard.
Moltisanti wants to pass the guard but Hammerstein is keeping the position.#T1#
Hammerstein seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Moltisanti drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hammerstein looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hammerstein looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hammerstein! #REVR#
Hammerstein wants to stand but Moltisanti has his arm trapped.
Moltisanti is trying to control Hammerstein's posture but Hammerstein avoids it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moltisanti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moltisanti sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moltisanti wants to control but Hammerstein is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moltisanti wants to get back to full guard but Hammerstein has mounted him!
Hammerstein is looking to stand but Moltisanti has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Hammerstein sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hammerstein wants to take his opponent's back but Moltisanti doesn't allow it. #T3#
Hammerstein tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moltisanti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moltisanti bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Moltisanti passes Hammerstein's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hammerstein is staying active underneath Moltisanti, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4##SUB2#
Moltisanti is working for a kimura but Hammerstein is defending it quite comfortably.
Hammerstein is trying to maintain the position but Moltisanti is very close to passing his half guard.
Moltisanti trying to pass the guard but Hammerstein defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jerry Hammerstein will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hammerstein lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jerry Hammerstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Moltisanti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammerstein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hammerstein slips under a jab from Moltisanti.
It looked like Hammerstein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Moltisanti looks to land a left hand but Hammerstein moved out of range nicely.
Hammerstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moltisanti.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moltisanti.
Jerry Hammerstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammerstein takes a swing at Moltisanti's ribcage but misses.
Hammerstein scores with a head kick.
Hammerstein thuds a left hand into Moltisanti's body.
Hammerstein tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Moltisanti tries to keep at a distance but Hammerstein has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hammerstein works on Moltisanti's body with a couple of short punches.
Hammerstein stops a takedown attempt from Moltisanti.
#BC#
Hammerstein breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Moltisanti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Moltisanti throws a big shot that misses.
Hammerstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Moltisanti misses.
Moltisanti throws an overhand right that lands on Hammerstein's shoulder, as Hammerstein tries to avoid the shot.
Hammerstein throws a sloppy head kick
and Moltisanti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammerstein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moltisantis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hammerstein lands a lovely overhand right.
Hammerstein lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Hammerstein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moltisanti, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Hammerstein breaks from the clinch.
Hammerstein throws a body kick that misses.
Moltisanti avoids the head kick by Hammerstein.
Hammerstein throws a head kick but Moltisanti moves out of range.
Hammerstein throws out a powerful jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice sprawl there from Hammerstein as Moltisanti shoots in.#T2#
Moltisanti shoots in looking for a takedown. Hammerstein tries to sprawl out of it but Moltisanti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hammerstein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jerry Hammerstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrissy Moltisanti.
Hammerstein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Hammerstein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moltisanti, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Hammerstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammerstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammerstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moltisanti swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammerstein.
Hammerstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moltisanti is looking for the big counter here.
Hammerstein is looking to land body kicks.
Moltisanti looks for a takedown but Hammerstein sprawls well.#T3#
Moltisanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammerstein.
Moltisanti missing with a left hand there. Hammerstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammerstein moves in looking to clinch but Moltisanti pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Hammerstein.
Moltisanti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammerstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammerstein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Hammerstein moves into range and clinches up with Moltisanti.
Hammerstein can't find room to land a body shot as Moltisanti controls the action.
Moltisanti is working for takedown but Hammerstein is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Hammerstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Hammerstein.
Moltisanti throws an overhand right that lands on Hammerstein's shoulder, as Hammerstein tries to avoid the shot.
Hammerstein went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Hammerstein clinches.
Moltisanti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hammerstein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short left from Hammerstein.
Hammerstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moltisanti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hammerstein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moltisanti tries to pull guard but Hammerstein forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moltisanti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammerstein pushes Moltisanti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Hammerstein breaks from the clinch.
Hammerstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammerstein scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hammerstein scores with a body shot.
Hammerstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammerstein connects with a body shot.
Hammerstein throws a low kick, looking for Moltisanti's leg but Moltisanti calmly moves out of range.
Hammerstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammerstein throws a series of punches but Moltisanti avoids them all with ease.
Hammerstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hammerstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moltisanti.
Moltisanti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moltisanti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chrissy Moltisanti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moltisanti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Hammerstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hammerstein has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Hammerstein!
A very excited looking Jerry Hammerstein 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:
RSE 39: Homicidal Ecstacy
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Baklava misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Moltisanti 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.
Baklava trying to keep a closed guard but Moltisanti is proving a slippery customer.
Moltisanti slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Moltisanti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baklava trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baklava is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moltisanti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moltisanti's back!
Moltisanti is in bad spot here.
Baklava controls the action.#T1#
Moltisanti tries to escape but Baklava has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Moltisanti is working hard here to advance position.
Moltisanti just trying to survive but Baklava is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Baklava controlling well, preventing Moltisanti from escaping the position.
Moltisanti staying busy and making it hard for Baklava to control.
Moltisanti tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baklava looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moltisanti rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Baklava really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moltisanti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Baklava is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Moltisanti is trying to maintain the position but Baklava is very close to passing his half guard.
Baklava is looking to advance position but Moltisanti won't allow it.
Baklava trying to control the action but Moltisanti is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Moltisanti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baklava pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Still in half guard, Baklava seems content to control.#T3##SUB#
Moltisanti actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Moltisanti looking for submissions off his back.
Moltisanti is trying to maintain the position but Baklava is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Baklava is pressing down on Moltisanti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moltisanti is holding on for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Moltisanti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baklava displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moltisanti throws out the jab. #TD#
Moltisanti shoots in and bounces Baklava off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Moltisanti advances position into side control!#SUB#
Moltisanti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baklava is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Baklava is trying to control Moltisanti's posture but Moltisanti avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baklava tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Moltisanti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baklava, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chrissy Moltisanti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Baklava slips a straight right by Moltisanti.
Moltisanti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baklava tries to bum rush Moltisanti with a series of wild strikes but Moltisanti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Moltisanti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Moltisanti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Baklava was covering up waiting for the punch and Moltisanti finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Baklava is trying to keep Moltisanti in close.
Moltisanti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chrissy Moltisanti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baklava is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moltisanti looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moltisanti slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Baklava tries to roll over but Moltisanti keeps him under control.
Baklava holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Moltisanti is trying to work for a kimura but Baklava is defending well.
Moltisanti is keen to just control but Baklava is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Moltisanti wants to work for an arm triangle but Baklava is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moltisanti wants to pass the guard but Baklava is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Moltisanti is working for a kimura but Baklava is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Moltisanti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baklava sees it coming and defends easily.
Baklava won't allow Moltisanti to pass to mount.
Baklava trying to hold on to Moltisanti's head to control him but Moltisanti postures up.
#SUB#
Moltisanti has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Baklava defend it? Moltisanti steps over the head and cranks it - Baklava is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Moltisanti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chrissy Moltisanti!
Chrissy Moltisanti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC 596
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Panda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moltisanti.
Moltisanti throws a lazy right hand but Panda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panda slips under a jab from Moltisanti.#TD#
Panda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Panda stays in close to Moltisanti's body and controls the position.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Panda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moltisanti tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Panda content to stall in guard here. #ES2#
Moltisanti is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Panda presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Moltisanti breaks the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Moltisanti 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.
Moltisanti lands a really nice looking cross but Panda seems unphased.
Moltisanti misses with a hook.
Moltisanti throws a jab when Panda was well out of range.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.
Panda tries to clinch but Moltisanti moves away
and Moltisanti counters with a nice uppercut.
Panda fails with the takedown.
Panda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moltisanti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moltisanti throws a hook to the side of Panda's head but Panda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moltisanti throws out a loose jab but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Moltisanti misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Panda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Moltisanti wants to stand back up but Panda manages to pass into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panda tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moltisanti's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda wants to control but Moltisanti is keeping him busy.
Moltisanti is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moltisanti is looking to regain half guard here but Panda keeps moving and retains side control.
Panda looking to control but instead Moltisanti has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T3#
Moltisanti looks like he's trying to stand up.
Moltisanti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moltisanti is not content to let Panda control the position.
Panda prevents Moltisanti from standing back up.
Moltisanti controlling the position for now.
Moltisanti tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Moltisanti is trying is best to control the position here.
Panda trying to mount his opponent but Moltisanti defends it.
Moltisanti is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Panda tries to clinch up but Moltisanti circles away and keeps his distance.
Panda seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Panda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mad Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moltisanti misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Panda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Moltisanti is trying to escape back to his feet but Panda uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Panda moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chrissy Moltisanti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Moltisanti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moltisanti.#TD#
Panda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Panda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moltisanti is keeping the position for now.
Moltisanti seems keen to control Panda's posture.
Moltisanti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda content to stall in guard here.
Panda prevents Moltisanti from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Moltisanti is looking to stand back up but Panda counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Moltisanti.
Moltisanti is looking to get back to is feet but Panda passes into side control.
Moltisanti wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Moltisanti throws Panda to one side and escapes!
Moltisanti 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.#TD#
Panda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moltisanti manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Moltisanti pushes Panda off and gets back to his feet.
#T2##TD#
Moltisanti gets caught flat footed, as Panda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moltisanti wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Panda manages to pass to side control.
Moltisanti is not content to let Panda control the position.
Moltisanti trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up.
Panda stalling. #T3#
Moltisanti is trying to stand up here but Panda is controlling him well.
Panda is keen to just control but Moltisanti is a slippery customer.
Panda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Moltisanti wants to get back to his feet.
Panda moves into full mount! Moltisanti won't be happy about that!
Moltisanti trying desperately to get to his feet.
Panda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Panda wants to control the pace but Moltisanti is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Moltisanti really wants to buck Panda off and get back to his feet. #SUB#
Panda with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Moltisanti is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda manages to capitalize on a mistake by Moltisanti to take his back!
What can Moltisanti do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Panda dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Moltisanti swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Panda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Panda.
Moltisanti working a defensive guard here.
Panda content to stall in guard here.
Panda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panda is standing up over Moltisanti. Moltisanti looks to escape but Panda dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moltisanti wants to control but Panda postures up.#SUB#
Panda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moltisanti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Panda prevents Moltisanti from escaping the position.#T1#
Panda is looking to take a break and control but Moltisanti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Panda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mad Panda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moltisanti sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moltisanti looks like he's trying to stand up.
Moltisanti is looking to improve his position.
Panda has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Panda prevents Moltisanti from getting the reversal.
Moltisanti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Panda here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T3#
Moltisanti is looking to improve his position but Panda isn't that keen on the idea.
Panda controlling the pace for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Panda.
Panda fails to advance to Moltisanti's back.
Moltisanti wants to hold on but Panda pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Panda tries to control but Moltisanti wriggling away.
Moltisanti wants to get back to his feet.
Moltisanti wants to control but Panda is having none of it.
Moltisanti sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Moltisanti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moltisanti.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moltisanti working a defensive guard here.
Panda stays in close to Moltisanti's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mad Panda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Panda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mad Panda! |
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Event:
CFC 589
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Gordy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moltisanti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gordy in his tracks.
Gordy is looking to clinch.
Moltisanti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gordy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gordy tries to clinch but Moltisanti moves out of range.
Moltisanti cracks Gordy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gordy wants to clinch.
Gordy tries to clinch but Moltisanti moves away
and Moltisanti counters with a nice uppercut.
Gordy takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Terrence Gordy has been cut.
Moltisanti connects with a right hand. Gordy shakes it off.
Moltisanti tests Gordy's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Gordy is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moltisanti fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gordy to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gordy looks to clinch but Moltisanti throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gordy taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chrissy Moltisanti!
Chrissy Moltisanti thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 581
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Lakatos throws a shot from downtown. Moltisanti moves away and avoids it.
Tobias Lakatos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lakatos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moltisanti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lakatos scrambles back to his feet.
Moltisanti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lakatos throws a hook to the side of Moltisanti's head but Moltisanti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lakatos blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Moltisanti.
A nice side step and Lakatos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Moltisanti shoots and misses
and Lakatos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lakatos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moltisanti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Moltisanti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lakatos.
Lakatos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moltisanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Lakatos.
Moltisanti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moltisanti takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lakatos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moltisanti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lakatos sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Moltisanti shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lakatos's guard.#SUB#
Moltisanti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Moltisanti drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Moltisanti as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Lakatos screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Moltisanti! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Chrissy Moltisanti! |
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