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Event:
UIW 7: Road To Champions 2
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Ystava tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gambino defends well and Ystava ends up having to push Gambino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gambino can't find room to land a body shot as Ystava controls the action.
Ystava changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gambino fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ystava uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambino.
Gambino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ystava.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Autiosaaren Ystava. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ystava with a poor takedown
and Gambino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ystava shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gambino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gambino misses with a hook. Ystava ducked under it nicely.
Autiosaaren Ystava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Ystava with that takedown attempt.
Ystava with a poor takedown
and Gambino counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ystava uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambino.
Gambino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ystava is breathing heavily.
Ystava with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gambino makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gambino lands with a hook. Ystava tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gambino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ystava has time to react.
Ystava on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Ystava moves away from the strike by Gambino.
Ystava with a poor takedown
and Gambino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gambino cracks Ystava with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ystava falls to his knees and Gambino doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley Gambino!
A relieved looking Riley Gambino 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:
UIW 1
Date: Jan 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Ricardao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ricardao misses with a head kick.
Ystava tries for a takedown but Ricardao circles away easily
and Ricardao counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ricardao scores with a body shot.
Ystava tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ricardao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ystava somewhat.
Ystava with a poor takedown
and Ricardao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ryan Ricardao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Autiosaaren Ystava.
Ystava tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ricardao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ystava somewhat.
Ystava tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ricardao swivels and escapes.
Ystava has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ricardao.
Ystava looks winded!
Ricardao throws a shot to the body.
Ricardao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricardao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ricardao. Ystava shrugs it off though.
Ricardao lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ystava crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ricardao - the referee stops the clock and Ystava gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ricardao. Ystava manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ystava tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ricardao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ystava somewhat.
Ystava takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ricardao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Ricardao.
Ricardao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick lands for Ricardao.
Ricardao could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ricardao connects with a jab.
Ystava is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ricardao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ricardao feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ystava gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ricardao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ricardao scores with a spinning back kick!
Ricardao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Autiosaaren Ystava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricardao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ricardao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ystava on the side of the head.
Ystava takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good shot there by Ricardao.
Ricardao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ricardao wants it to stay on the feet.
Ricardao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ricardao lands with a shot to the body.
Ricardao's corner calls for a 1-2. Ricardao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ricardao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ystava.
Ricardao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ystava's head.
Ricardao scores with a jab to the body.
Ystava takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ystava sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ricardao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ystava's hands.
Ricardao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ystava has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ricardao.
Ystava misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Ricardao to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Ricardao lands a right hook to the body.
Ricardao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ricardao.
Ystava with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ricardao counters with a good, hard body kick but Ystava shrugs it off.
Ricardao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ystava tries for a takedown but Ricardao circles away easily
and Ricardao counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ystava is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ricardao is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ystava.
Ricardao lands a slapping body shot.
Ricardao fakes the leg kick and cracks Ystava in the body.
Ystava takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ricardao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricardao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ricardao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ricardao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ystava chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ricardao can pounce on him.
Nice body punch from Ricardao. #T4#
Ricardao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ystava takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Ricardao.
Ricardao delivers a nice body kick.
Ryan Ricardao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ricardao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ricardao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ricardao scores with a nice head shot.
Ystava on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ricardao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ystava at a distance.
Ystava fails with a takedown attempt.
Ricardao throwing a counter right hand but Ystava manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Ricardao. No joy for Ystava on that attempt.
Ricardao lands with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ricardao's corner calls for a 1-2. Ricardao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ricardao looks to land a combination but Ystava avoids it well.
Ricardao stuffs the takedown.
Ricardao shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ystava eats them both and turns towards Ricardao to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Ricardao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ystava tries to move into range but Ricardao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ystava shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ricardao counters with a nice uppercut.
Ystava's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ricardao with the inside leg kick.
Ystava has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ystava fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ystava just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRicardao.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ystava.
Ryan Ricardao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Autiosaaren Ystava.
Ricardao with a nice cross.
Ricardao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ystava has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ricardao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ystava fails with the takedown.
Ystava is breathing heavily.#KD#
Ricardao drops Ystava with a beautiful combination! Ystava stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ricardao is looking for the KO!#ROC#Ystava is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricardao lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ystava falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ricardao dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Ricardao! |
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