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Event:
RSE 74:
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Hopper. That snapped Cifaretto's head back.
Ralph Cifaretto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cifaretto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopper misses with a looping right.
Cifaretto moves away from the strike by Hopper.
We've been told by Hopper's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cifaretto swings widly with a right hand
and Hopper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopper throws an overhand right that lands on Cifaretto's shoulder, as Cifaretto tries to avoid the shot.
Cifaretto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hopper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cifaretto misses with a combination
and Hopper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Cifaretto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Cifaretto misses with a body shot
and Cifaretto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Hopper. Beautiful body shot.
Hopper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC#Cifaretto is rocked!
Hopper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Cifaretto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cifaretto showed some decent athleticism there.
Cifaretto prevents Hopper from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hopper is defending against the submission attempts here by Cifaretto.
Hopper is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Cifaretto is keen to just control but Hopper is a slippery customer.
Hopper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cifaretto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cifaretto's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Cifaretto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cifaretto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hopper controlling from the back.
Hopper is hanging on to Cifaretto's back as he tries to escape.
#T3#
Cifaretto prevents Hopper from getting a body triangle.
Cifaretto tries to escape but Hopper has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cifaretto is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Cifaretto looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hopper.
Hopper is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cifaretto looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hopper.
Cifaretto is in bad spot here.
Hopper is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Cifaretto tries to break free.
Cifaretto is still trying to improve position.
Hopper wants to control but Cifaretto is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Hopper dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cifaretto misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Hopper. Those never looked like landing.
Cifaretto throws an off balance right hand
letting Hopper counter with a right hand.
Cifaretto misses with a double jab
and Hopper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cifaretto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cifaretto shoots for a takedown but Hopper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A swing and a miss from Hopper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopper throws a jab but it's blocked by Cifaretto.
Hopper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cifaretto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hopper counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Hopper sends Cifaretto crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hopper is motioning to the referee to let Cifaretto up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Cifaretto is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopper finish him?#T1#
Cifaretto with a poor takedown #KD#
and Hopper counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cifaretto! Hopper lets Cifaretto back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Cifaretto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cifaretto is breathing heavily.
Hopper lands a brutal uppercut that launches Cifaretto off his feet! Cifaretto tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Hopper! |
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Event:
RSE 57: Thorns Of Desolation
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Lahey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cifaretto swings for the body but Lahey moves out of range.
Lahey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lahey!
Cifaretto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lahey.
We've been told by Cifaretto's head coaches at Top of Food Chain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lahey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheers as Cifaretto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lahey doesn't seem phased though.
Cifaretto needs to keep his hands up - Lahey had a free shot at his head there.
Lahey plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Cifaretto to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Cifaretto just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Lahey!
An out of breath Jim Lahey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
RSE 50: Emperor
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Cifaretto throws a series of punches but Spencer avoids them all with ease.
Cifaretto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cifaretto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cifaretto wants it to stay on the feet.
Cifaretto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spencer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cifaretto pinned against the cage. Cifaretto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cifaretto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer.
Spencer shoots in for a double leg but Cifaretto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ralph Cifaretto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Spencer.
Spencer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cifaretto pinned against the cage. Cifaretto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cifaretto attempts a counter takedown but Spencer avoids it well and moves away.
Spencer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cifaretto lands a two punch combo.
Cifaretto fails to land with a series of punches.
Cifaretto connects with a body shot that sends Spencer's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spencer takes one on the button.#ROC#Spencer is rocked!#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spencer.
Spencer is still on wobbly legs! Can Cifaretto finish him?
Cifaretto lands a nice shot to the body.
Cifaretto throws an overhand right that has Spencer reeling! Cifaretto follows up with more punches and Spencer is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ralph Cifaretto!
A relieved looking Ralph Cifaretto 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:
RSE 40: Deathless Sun
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Holderbaum throws a head kick that Cifaretto semi-blocks.
Cifaretto connects with a single shot there.
Cifaretto missing with a left hand there. Holderbaum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holderbaum lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cifaretto will feel that in the morning.
Holderbaum lands a head kick!
Cifaretto walks into a stiff left hand from Holderbaum.
Holderbaum is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cifaretto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holderbaum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cifaretto.
Cifaretto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holderbaum misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cifaretto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cifaretto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cifaretto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Holderbaum throws a lazy right hand but Cifaretto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cifaretto lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Holderbaum scores with a nice body kick.
Cifaretto looks to throw the jab but Holderbaum is out of range.
Cifaretto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holderbaum's waist but Holderbaum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cifaretto off to one side.
Holderbaum throws a big counter head kick but Cifaretto avoids it with no problem.
Holderbaum cracks Cifaretto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Holderbaum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cifaretto moves out of range as Holderbaum throws a body kick.
Holderbaum gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cifaretto.
Cifaretto fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cifaretto. Holderbaum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holderbaum throws a hook to the side of Cifaretto's head but Cifaretto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Cifaretto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ROC#Holderbaum is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holderbaum is looking to get back to full guard here but Cifaretto has managed to pass to side control instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cifaretto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holderbaum has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Holderbaum is looking to regain half guard here but Cifaretto keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holderbaum gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Holderbaum regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cifaretto preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at K.O MMA inform us that Holderbaum has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cifaretto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Holderbaum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holderbaum wants to sweep but no luck.
Cifaretto throwing strikes from guard but Holderbaum blocks nicely.
Cifaretto wants to control from the top but Holderbaum keeps moving. #T3#
Holderbaum controls Cifaretto momentarily but Cifaretto frees himself. #SUB2#
Holderbaum has his foot on Cifaretto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cifaretto works his way back into a safe position though.
Cifaretto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Holderbaum is looking for a sweep. Cifaretto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holderbaum is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Cifaretto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holderbaum has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holderbaum tries to roll over but Cifaretto keeps him under control.
Holderbaum gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Holderbaum trying to keep a closed guard but Cifaretto is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Holderbaum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holderbaum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cifaretto tries to free his leg and advance position but Holderbaum is retaining full guard.
Cifaretto trying to control but Holderbaum is working from the bottom.
Holderbaum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Holderbaum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cifaretto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cifaretto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holderbaum has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cifaretto has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bertrand Holderbaum 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.#R2#
Cifaretto throws a lazy uppercut
and Holderbaum counters with an inside leg kick.
Holderbaum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cifaretto lands a right hook to the body.
Holderbaum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cifaretto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holderbaum circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Holderbaum!
Holderbaum moves away from the strike by Cifaretto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cifaretto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holderbaum misses with an uppercut.
Cifaretto throws a looping overhand right but Holderbaum ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Cifaretto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Holderbaum's guard.
Cifaretto trying to control but Holderbaum is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cifaretto tries to free his leg and advance position but Holderbaum is retaining full guard.
Holderbaum tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Holderbaum throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cifaretto escapes and throws Holderbaum's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Cifaretto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cifaretto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Holderbaum tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Cifaretto seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Holderbaum is holding on tight.
Holderbaum is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Holderbaum tries to hold on but Cifaretto postures up.#SUB#
Cifaretto has hold of Holderbaum's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Holderbaum manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Holderbaum regains half guard.
Holderbaum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Holderbaum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cifaretto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holderbaum is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Holderbaum works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Cifaretto is defending against the submission attempts here by Holderbaum.
Cifaretto works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Cifaretto has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Holderbaum doesn't defend quickly enough and Cifaretto has managed to lock this one up! Can Holderbaum escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cifaretto on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ralph Cifaretto!
A relieved looking Ralph Cifaretto 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:
RSE 34: Victorious March
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Cifaretto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cifaretto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Jones content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Cifaretto has locked up a guillotine! Cifaretto's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Jones is holding on here and Cifaretto must be using up a lot of energy. Jones has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Cifaretto gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ralph Cifaretto!
A very excited looking Ralph Cifaretto 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:
CFC 605
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Bison looks to land a combination but Cifaretto avoids it well.
We've been told by Cifaretto's head coaches at Top of Food Chain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bison stuffs the takedown attempt from Cifaretto. Cifaretto gets slowly back to his feet.
Bison takes one to the chin there.
Bison looks to land a combination. Cifaretto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Ralph Cifaretto has been cut.
Bison looks to throw the jab but Cifaretto is out of range.
Bison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cifaretto doesn't seem bothered though.
Cifaretto lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Cifaretto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bison's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bison is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cifaretto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Cifaretto trying to control the position from guard on top but Bison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cifaretto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cifaretto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cifaretto wants to control from the top but Bison keeps moving.
Bison is looking to stand back up but Cifaretto counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bison.
Bison wants to get back to his feet.
Cifaretto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Cifaretto is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Cifaretto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bison sees it coming and defends easily.#ES2#
Bison has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cifaretto is on him like a limpet, forcing Bison back against the cage.
Bison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cifaretto.
Bison is trying to break free.
Cifaretto is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Cifaretto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cifaretto has Bison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bison's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bison's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cifaretto is working for takedown but Bison is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Bison manages to break the clinch.
Cifaretto slips a jab from Bison.#T3#
Bison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tyke Bison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Bison.
Cifaretto looks to throw the jab but Bison is out of range.
Cifaretto cracks Bison with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bison misses with a looping left.
Bison lands a nice shot to the body.
Cifaretto lands a really nice looking cross but Bison seems unphased.
Cifaretto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bison swivels and escapes.
Cifaretto lands with a cross.
Cifaretto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bison with a nice cross.
Tyke Bison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Cifaretto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Cifaretto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bison as he jumps to the side.
Cifaretto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cifaretto is breathing heavily.
Cifaretto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bison digs a good hook to Cifaretto's body.
Bison thuds a left hand into Cifaretto's body.
Donk. Bison catches Cifaretto right on the button with a cross.
Cifaretto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bison to score with a decent uppercut.
Cifaretto with a poor takedown
and Cifaretto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Cifaretto is rocked!
Bison misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Bison drops Cifaretto with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cifaretto looks back up at him and smiles so Bison waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Cifaretto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cifaretto lands a lovely overhand right.
Bison connects with a body shot that sends Cifaretto's belly button to the back.
Bison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bison is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cifaretto rather than just go for the knockout.
Cifaretto loses concentration momentarily and Bison pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Cifaretto crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Bison finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyke Bison!
After winning the bout, Tyke Bison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC 597
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Aebersold slips under a jab.
Cifaretto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aebersold moves away.
Aebersold slips under a jab.
Aebersold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aebersold manages to avoid it.
Cifaretto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cifaretto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cifaretto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cifaretto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aebersold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aebersold has time to react.
Aebersold tries to clinch but Cifaretto moves out of range.
Cifaretto throws out a counter right but Aebersold avoids it with no problem.
Aebersold avoids the body shot from Cifaretto.
#T1#
Aebersold fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aebersold tries to clinch but Cifaretto moves out of range.
Aebersold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cifaretto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cifaretto lands a lovely overhand right.
Aebersold tries to clinch up but Cifaretto circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Cifaretto finds it's way through Aebersold's defenses.
Aebersold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aebersold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aebersold blocks a jab.
Aebersold shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cifaretto defends it nicely.#T2#
Cifaretto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aebersold is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Gregoire Aebersold has been cut.
Cifaretto misses with a hook.
Aebersold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cifaretto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cifaretto misses with an uppercut. Aebersold saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Aebersold.
A swing and a miss from Cifaretto.
Aebersold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cifaretto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cifaretto swats away the attempt to clinch by Aebersold.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cifaretto! But no joy.#T3#
Cifaretto throws a looping overhand right but Aebersold ducks down to avoid it.
Cifaretto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aebersold.
Cifaretto swats away the attempt to clinch by Aebersold.
Aebersold walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Aebersold rushes Cifaretto and presses him up against the cage.
Aebersold jumps guard but Cifaretto stands there with Aebersold around his waist. Aebersold gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregoire Aebersold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aebersold is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cifaretto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aebersold tries to pull guard but Cifaretto won't allow it.
#TD#
Aebersold pulls Cifaretto into guard.
Aebersold keeping full guard, as Cifaretto tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SU2#
Cifaretto gets to his feet - Aebersold follows without any prompting.
Cifaretto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Cifaretto - just one landing.
Aebersold tries to clinch there but Cifaretto circles away.
Aebersold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cifaretto throws a lazy right hand but Aebersold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cifaretto looks to land a combination but Aebersold avoids it well.
Aebersold is looking to counter the offense by Cifaretto and move into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cifaretto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aebersold looks for a takedown but Cifaretto sprawls well.
Aebersold ducks under a wild hook from Cifaretto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Cifaretto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregoire Aebersold's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A punch combination from Cifaretto misses.
Aebersold tries to clinch up but Cifaretto circles away and keeps his distance.
Cifaretto 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.
Cifaretto throws a lazy right hand but Aebersold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aebersold tries to close the distance and clinch but Cifaretto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aebersold moves out of range as Cifaretto strikes.
Cifaretto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aebersold.
Cifaretto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cifaretto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aebersold was well out of range. Poor timing from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Cifaretto coming out on top.
Aebersold tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cifaretto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aebersold thinking.
Ralph Cifaretto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aebersold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aebersold throws a sloppy head kick and Cifaretto moves out of range easily. #T1#
Cifaretto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aebersold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cifaretto throws out the jab.
Aebersold tries to counter by clinching up but Cifaretto breaks away and moves out of range.
Cifaretto misses with a straight left.
Aebersold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cifaretto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aebersold shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cifaretto pinned against the cage. Cifaretto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cifaretto misses with a wild body shot.
Cifaretto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cifaretto has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Aebersold blocks a jab.
As Cifaretto tries to get set, Aebersold tries to push him back and clinch up but Cifaretto manages to avoid the attempt.
Cifaretto throws a big shot that misses.
Aebersold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cifaretto.
Aebersold is looking to counter the offense by Cifaretto and move into the clinch.#T2#
Aebersold tries to close the distance and clinch but Cifaretto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aebersold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cifaretto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aebersold tries to clinch but Cifaretto moves away
and Aebersold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cifaretto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ralph Cifaretto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Cifaretto.
Aebersold is looking to clinch but Cifaretto is avoiding it.
Cifaretto misses with an uppercut.
Cifaretto throws a looping overhand right but Aebersold ducks down to avoid it.
Aebersold tries to close the distance and clinch but Cifaretto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aebersold moves in looking to clinch but Cifaretto pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Cifaretto.#T3#
Cifaretto misses with a hook. Aebersold ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Cifaretto misses.
Aebersold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aebersold wants to clinch up but Cifaretto keeps it at a distance.
Aebersold is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cifaretto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aebersold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cifaretto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aebersold tries for a takedown but Cifaretto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregoire Aebersold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aebersold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cifaretto throws a jab but it's blocked by Aebersold.
Aebersold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cifaretto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cifaretto thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Aebersold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aebersold tries to counter by clinching up but Cifaretto breaks away and moves out of range.
Cifaretto tests Aebersold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aebersold tries to close the distance and clinch but Cifaretto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cifaretto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cifaretto misses with an uppercut. Aebersold saw that one coming.
Aebersold seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cifaretto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cifaretto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aebersold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cifaretto throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cifaretto throws a nice looking combination but Aebersold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Cifaretto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gregoire Aebersold's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cifaretto misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Cifaretto misses its intended target.
Aebersold wants to clinch
and Cifaretto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cifaretto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aebersold.
Aebersold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto throws a hook but Aebersold blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aebersold tries to clinch up
and Cifaretto counters with a nice uppercut.
Cifaretto swats away the attempt to clinch by Aebersold.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Cifaretto. Beautiful body shot.
Cifaretto lands with an overhand left.
Aebersold wants to clinch up but Cifaretto keeps it at a distance.
Aebersold slips a straight right by Cifaretto.
Aebersold is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto misses with an uppercut. Aebersold saw that one coming.
Aebersold moves out of range of the strikes.
Cifaretto scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto misses with a straight left.
Ralph Cifaretto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Cifaretto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aebersold tries to counter by clinching up but Cifaretto breaks away and moves out of range.
Aebersold walks into a stiff left hand from Cifaretto.
Gregoire Aebersold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aebersold wants to clinch up but Cifaretto keeps it at a distance.
Cifaretto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cifaretto looks to land a left hand but Aebersold moved out of range nicely.
Cifaretto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aebersold's hands.
Cifaretto throws an overhand right that drops Aebersold like a sack of potatoes! Cifaretto dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph Cifaretto!
After winning the bout, Ralph Cifaretto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC 588
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Higgins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cifaretto scores with a nice head shot.
Higgins walks into a stiff left hand from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Higgins fails with the takedown.
Higgins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cifaretto counters with a three punch combo that has Higgins backing up. Higgins nods at Cifaretto to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Higgins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins wants to pass the guard but Cifaretto is defending well.
Cifaretto looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Higgins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cifaretto is looking to escape.
Cifaretto manages to get to full guard.
Cifaretto wants to get back to his feet but Higgins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cifaretto keeping moving, preventing Higgins from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Higgins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Higgins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cifaretto's waist but Cifaretto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Higgins off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Higgins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cifaretto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto scores with a jab.
Higgins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cifaretto lands a right hook to the body.
Cifaretto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Higgins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cifaretto cracks Higgins with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Don Higgins has been cut.
Higgins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cifaretto connects with a crisp jab.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Higgins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cifaretto cracks a nice hook into Higgins's ribs.#T3#
Cifaretto connects with a jab.
Cifaretto misses with the combination.
#KD2#
Cifaretto cracks Higgins with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cifaretto has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Higgins to stand back up!#ROC2#Higgins is rocked!
Higgins gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Cifaretto points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Higgins wakes up just in time to hear Cifaretto thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph Cifaretto! |
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