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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
C296: Marley vs Lehto II
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Potku tries to clinch up but Vitalik circles away and keeps his distance.
Vitalik has a takedown stuffed.
Vitalik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Potku.
Vitalik 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.#CL#
Potku closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Potku breaks from the clinch.
Potku looks to score with a jab to the body but Vitalik is just out of range.
Potku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vitalik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Potku misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku walks into a left hand.
Vitalik ducks under a wild hook from Potku.
Vitalik misses the shot to the body.
Vitalik moves out of range of the body kick.
Vitalik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Potku looks for the body kick but Vitalik saw that one coming. #T1#
Vitalik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Potku throws a wild body kick that Vitalik sees coming a mile off.
Potku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vitalik cracks Potku with an open hand slap.
A head kick misses from Potku.
Vitalik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Potku defends it well.
Vitalik scores with a shot to the body.
Vitalik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Potku misses with a body shot.
Potku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vitalik moves away.
Vitalik takes a swing at Potku's ribcage but misses.
Vitalik punishes Potku's body with a nice straight punch.
Vitalik lands a nice looking body shot.
Potku looks to score with a jab to the body but Vitalik is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vitalik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Potku as he avoids it easily.
Vitalik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vitalik looks to score with a jab to the body but Potku is just out of range.#T2#
Potku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vitalik was well out of range. Poor timing from Potku.
Vitalik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice takedown defense from Vitalik. No joy for Potku on that attempt.
Potku throws a body shot but no joy.
Potku thuds a left hand into Vitalik's body.
Potku lands with a straight right. Vitalik didn't see that one coming.
Vitalik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Potku.#CL#
Potku clinches with his opponent.
Vitalik tries to work over Potku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Potku fails to land.
Nice body punch from Potku.
Vitalik is trying to force a seperation but Potku has the dominant position.
Potku struggles to land a body shot inside as Vitalik controls his hands.
Potku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Potku blocking some punches.
Vitalik lands a nice uppercut.
Vitalik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Potku misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Potku swings wildly with an uppercut but Vitalik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vitalik working aggressively here.
Potku lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Vitalik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vitalik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Potku avoids the body shot from Vitalik.
Vitalik avoids the head kick by Potku.
Vitalik has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circling - Potku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vitalik takes one on the button.
Potku jabs at Vitalik's body.#TD#
Potku looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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.#SUB#
Potku is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vitalik is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vitalik has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vitalik wants to control from the top but Potku keeps moving. #T4#
Potku pulls Vitalik in to control the position.
Potku keeping moving, preventing Vitalik from controlling successfully.
Potku seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Potku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitalik passes into half guard.
Vitalik winds up and cracks Potku with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vitalik takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Potku gets back to full guard.
Potku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vitalik is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kurki Potku will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vitalik lands a right hook to the body.
Potku missing with a left hand there. Vitalik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Potku lands with a shot to the body.
Musa Vitalik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Potku thuds his right hand into Vitalik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Potku fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vitalik feints the counter takedown.
Vitalik misses with a left hand
and Potku counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vitalik thinking.
Potku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vitalik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Potku ducks under a wild hook from Vitalik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Potku misses.
Potku works Vitalik's body with a nice hook.
Vitalik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Potku scores with a body shot.
Potku takes a swing at Vitalik's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Potku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vitalik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL#
Potku has closed the distance and engaged Vitalik in a clinch.
Vitalik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Potku misses with a body punch.
Potku working aggressively here.
Potku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vitalik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Potku backwards.
Potku misses with a punch on the inside.
Vitalik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Potku lands a body shot.
Vitalik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Potku as Vitalik tries to tie him up.
Potku works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vitalik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Vitalik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kurki Potku has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vitalik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Potku scores with a hook to the body.
Vitalik takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Potku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Potku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vitalik blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Potku gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Potku is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vitalik moves into full guard.
Potku trying to control but Vitalik is working from the bottom. #T3#
Potku slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vitalik working a defensive guard here.
Potku trying to control but Vitalik is working from the bottom.
Vitalik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Potku's guard. #REVB#
Vitalik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vitalik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vitalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Potku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitalik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vitalik tries to score with some ground and pound. Potku controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
Potku is trying to improve his position.
Vitalik working away.
Vitalik working the body and head with strikes.
Vitalik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Potku's legs.
Vitalik advances nicely into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitalik working Potku over with strikes here.
Potku is desperately trying to improve his position but Vitalik has a good base and remains in mount.
Vitalik with shots to the head and body - Potku looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vitalik is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Potku can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potku tries to hold on but Vitalik pushes him away.
Potku is looking to get to half guard.
Vitalik cracks Potku with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC2#Potku is rocked!
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 Kurki Potku will probably get the nod.
That's time! Potku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Potku swings for the body but Vitalik moves out of range.
Vitalik with the counter takedown but Potku avoids it easily.#TD#
Potku looking to score a takedown here. Vitalik is defending well but Potku drives through and ends up in Vitalik's guard.
Vitalik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Potku slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Potku seems keen to control Vitalik's posture.
Potku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vitalik wants to control from the top but Potku keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalik landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Vitalik lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Potku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vitalik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vitalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Potku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Potku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vitalik trying to control but Potku is working from the bottom.
Vitalik passes Potku's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Musa Vitalik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Potku is not content to let Vitalik control the position.
Vitalik takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Potku might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Vitalik is just content to waste time from the top position. Potku takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Potku has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vitalik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Vitalik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Potku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vitalik has managed to get both his arms back between Potku's legs - danger averted.
Vitalik passes into half guard.
Potku works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vitalik stands and throws Potku's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vitalik landing a few strikes.
Potku is trying to control Vitalik's posture but Vitalik avoids it. #T3#
Potku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vitalik works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Vitalik lands some shots froms side control.
Vitalik lands a strong strike to the head of Potku. That's dazed him! Vitalik looking to finish here. Potku is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Vitalik lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musa Vitalik! |
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Event:
CCC 20 : Nagibatel vs Martinez
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grandis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Acerbi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Acerbi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Acerbi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grandis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Acerbi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grandis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grandis is looking to score with low kicks.
Acerbi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Acerbi cracks Grandis with a good jab.
We've been informed that Acerbi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Grandis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A lazy left from Acerbi finds it's target.
Acerbi connects with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Acerbi, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acerbi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grandis.#ROC2#Grandis is rocked!
A big right from Grandis misses.
Acerbi throws out a counter right but Grandis avoids it with no problem.
Oh Grandis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grandis is aggressively charging in as Acerbi backs up avoiding any damage. Acerbi tosses out a jab and Grandis runs right into it face first! Grandis is out cold! Acerbi dropped down on all fours and is barking in Grandis's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Panfilo Acerbi! |
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Event:
RFL 1 - A New Day
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Novak keeps the fight on the outside.
Novak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Riendeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riendeau wants to clinch but Novak slips to the side#TD2#
and Novak counters with a takedown into side control.
Novak working the ground and pound.
Novak creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Riendeau is trying to control Novak's posture but Novak avoids it.
Riendeau is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Final Mile that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Riendeau tries to improve position but can't.
Novak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riendeau keeps working.
Novak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Riendeau is letting Novak control him for a moment.
Novak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riendeau keeps working.
Riendeau is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Novak is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1#
Novak scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Riendeau?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riendeau tries to lock up and control but Novak gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Novak landing punches.
Riendeau in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Riendeau is rocked!
Novak postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Riendeau bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Novak and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfonz Novak! |
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Event:
RFL 1 - A New Day
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Arora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lang moves away.
Arora slips a jab and a cross from Lang.
Nice uppercut there from Lang.
Arora misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice cross by Lang.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Lang has knocked Arora down with a huge combo! Lang steps away and waves a wobbly Arora back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Arora is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang fakes the body blow, causing Arora to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Arora goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donovan Lang! |
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Event:
RFL 1 - A New Day
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
Amarillo Brillo really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 160.4, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Aljosa Medeiros was cancelled. |
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Event:
UCF 16: Buddha v Boytsov
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Wulff dips to his left and cracks McCarthy with an uppercut!
McCarthy lands with a good body shot.
Wulff clobbers McCarthy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice shot by McCarthy.
Wulff looks to throw the jab but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy works Wulff's body with a nice hook.
Wulff swinging wildly here.
Wulff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.#CL2#
McCarthy moves into the clinch successfully.
Wulff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
McCarthy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wulff is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McCarthy to the mat. McCarthy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!#SUB2#
McCarthy looking for a guillotine here but Wulff defends easily.
#SUB2#
McCarthy looking for a triangle here. Wulff is fighting it but it looks tight! McCarthy pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Wulff is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cormac McCarthy! |
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Event:
NYF 61 Donal vs Vogels
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos thuds his right hand into Garcia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos throws a leg kick that misses.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Santos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Garcia won't be happy with that.
Santos wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Santos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Garcia's legs.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face as Santos controls the position.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Santos's best efforts.
Santos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Garcia is not content to let Santos control the position.#T1#
Santos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Garcia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Santos uses his free foot to push down on Garcia's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Garcia.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Garcia can't escape the position.
Santos controlling his opponent.
Santos lands a couple of good shots and Garcia has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Santos is riding his opponent, not letting Garcia buck him off.
Santos softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#T2#
Santos is looking to control Garcia but Garcia is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Garcia manages to reverse the position and now he's in Santos's guard. Nice work there by Garcia.
#SUB2#
Santos working for submissions but it's allowed Garcia to get to half guard.
Garcia is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garcia slows the pace down in half guard.
Santos is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Santos is not content to let Garcia control the position.
Santos trying to control but Garcia postures up.
#SUB#
Garcia seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santos has his hands clasped together around Garcia's back. He's all about the action.
Santos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
Garcia advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Garcia misses the jab.
Santos throws a lazy uppercut
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by Garcia as he checks the leg kick.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garcia swivels and escapes.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Garcia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garcia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santos scrambles back to his feet.
Garcia throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Garcia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Santoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#Santos is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garcia's waist but Garcia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Garcia finish him?
Garcia throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia cracks Santos on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Santos falls backwards against the cage. Garcia follows up with more strikes that drop Santos to his knees. Garcia keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Santos! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Pancho Garcia! |
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Event:
C291: Lehto vs Marley
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Vitalik thuds his right hand into Palmotic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vitalik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vitalik dives in for a single leg takedown but Palmotic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Palmotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vitalik missing with a left hand there. Palmotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palmotic misses the jab.
Vitalik ducks under a wild hook from Palmotic.
Vitalik 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.
A left lands for Vitalik.
Musa Vitalik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitalik lands a slapping body shot.
Vitalik scores with the left hand. Palmotic knows he should have avoided that one.
Vitalik moves out of range of the strikes.
And Vitalik tries to counter it with a takedown but Palmotic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vitalik defending well as Palmotic loads up on a big left hand.
Palmotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vitalik.
Vitalik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Palmotic avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Vitalik throws a hook but Palmotic avoids it easily.
As Vitalik backs away, Palmotic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Palmotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmotic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vitalik misses with a wild body shot.
Palmotic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vitalik.
Vitalik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vitalik avoids a kick to the body.
Palmotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vitalik.
Palmotic looks to land a left hand but Vitalik moved out of range nicely.
Vitalik feints the counter takedown.
Vitalik blocks a jab.#T2#
Vitalik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vitalik. Palmotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palmotic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Palmotic lunges at Vitalik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vitalik's hand.
Vitalik sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmotic looks to land a body kick but Vitalik moved away.
And Vitalik tries to counter it with a takedown but Palmotic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Palmotic throws a sloppy head kick and Vitalik moves out of range easily.
Palmotic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Palmotic gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Vitalik counters with a shoot takedown. Palmotic fights it but they end up in guard.
Vitalik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palmotic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitalik is fighting to break Palmotic's control of his arms but Palmotic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Palmotic keeping full guard, as Vitalik tries to pass.
Vitalik stands and throws Palmotic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Vitalik.
Palmotic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Vitalik throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vitalik looking to finish Palmotic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Palmotic!
Vitalik with a couple of short strikes.
Vitalik scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Palmotic?
#T4#
Vitalik looking to ground and pound but Palmotic is blocking nicely.
Vitalik with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#Palmotic is rocked!
Vitalik cracks Palmotic with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musa Vitalik! |
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Event:
OFK 390- Anderson Vs Escalante
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Williams clobbers Jacira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jacira 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.
A big left from Jacira misses.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacira.
Williams tries to clinch but Jacira moves out of range.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Jacira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Williams blocking some punches.
Williams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jacira up against the cage.#TD2#
Jacira pulls Williams into guard.
Jacira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jacira tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Jacira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Jacira!#REVB#
Williams is looking to stand up but Jacira isn't so interested in that idea.
Jacira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Jacira throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Jacira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
Jacira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Jacira in his half guard.
Jacira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Jacira works his way into side control.
Jacira fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jacira landing strikes.
Williams is pushing Jacira's head away, looking to escape. Jacira manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
Jacira creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Williams sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jacira scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Williams to see if he's OK.
Jacira working the ground and pound from side control.
Jacira cracks Williams with a big elbow. #ROC2#Williams is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Jacira knocks Williams out cold with a massive hammerfist! Jacira Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aqissiac Jacira! |
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Event:
SYN 1064 Diggs vs McCarthy
Date: Mar 29, 2024 |
#R1#
A low kick from Saqqaf misses
letting Macaco counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Waheed Saqqaf has been cut.
Macaco with the inside leg kick.
Macaco blocks a leg kick.
Macaco attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Macaco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Macaco connects with a jab.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick that is checked
and Macaco makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Macaco looks to land a left hand but Saqqaf moved out of range nicely.
Macaco misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Macaco.
We've been informed that Saqqaf has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Saqqaf throws a push kick but Macaco slaps the foot to one side.
Saqqaf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saqqaf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saqqaf throws a head kick that misses
and Macaco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macaco throws a right hand that misses
and Saqqaf counters with a right hand to the body.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick
and Macaco counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Macaco connects with a solid leg kick. #KD#
Macaco sends Saqqaf crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Macaco is motioning to the referee to let Saqqaf up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Saqqaf is rocked!
Saqqaf misses with a body punch
and Macaco counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Macaco!
Our winner, Diego Macaco, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TOF 94
Date: Mar 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Kick slips a straight right by McDonald.
McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kick counters with a three punch combo that has McDonald backing up. McDonald nods at Kick to acknowledge the strikes.
Kick throws a head kick that misses.
Kick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kick feints a counter leg kick.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Kick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Kick throws a fast counter high kick but McDonald manages to duck under it in time.
Kick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.#TD#
McDonald closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kick's guard.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kick is keeping the position.
Kick being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Kick keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald works over Kick with some ground and pound from guard.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald pushes down on Kick's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald not doing much here.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDonald sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kick looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald in particular looking to stall.
Kick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big left from McDonald misses.
Kick looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
Kick looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Moby Kick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kick delivers a nice body kick.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Kick's head but Kick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
McDonald darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've been informed that Kick has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kick to regain full guard. #T4#
McDonald lands a couple of digs.
McDonald prevents Kick from getting back to his feet.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McDonald advances to half guard.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McDonald has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Kick is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
#T5#
McDonald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDonald's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Kick gets caught flat footed, as McDonald shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Further stalling from McDonald.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Kick is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
McDonald with a hook.
Kick slips a jab from McDonald.
Kick tries to counter with a clinch but McDonald shakes him off and moves away.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Kick is just out of range.#TD#
Kick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald stays in close to Kick's body and controls the position. #T9#
McDonald won't allow Kick to get back to his feet.
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kick being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kick tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kick can do to turn this around?
McDonald punishes Kick's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonald swings for the body but Kick moves out of range.
Kick counters with a body kick.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Kick's leg but Kick calmly moves out of range.
McDonald misses with a looping left.#TD#
McDonald 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.
Kick is looking to stand back up but McDonald counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kick.
McDonald keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kick defending well though. #T1#
McDonald not doing much here.
McDonald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kick is trying to stand up here but McDonald is controlling him well.
McDonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kick taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
McDonald is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kick is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David McDonald!
As David McDonald got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want to thank everyone back at my gym, Ludus Magnus, and my amazing wife back home. I'm coming home a winner, baby!'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Barkley vs Rocksaw
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Unbelivable swinging wildly here.
Anstey throws out a loose jab but Unbelivable uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unbelivable shoots in for a double leg but Anstey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Anstey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Anstey.#CUT2#It looks like Usko Unbelivable has been cut.
Anstey throws a looping overhand right but Unbelivable ducks down to avoid it.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Unbelivable circles away quickly and effectively.
Unbelivable looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anstey tries a head kick but it misses.
Unbelivable avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anstey tries to clinch but Unbelivable moves out of range. #CL#
Unbelivable has managed to clinch.
Unbelivable drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anstey pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
Anstey cracks Unbelivable with a right hand to the side of the head.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anstey as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unbelivable shoots in but Anstey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anstey! But no joy.
Unbelivable uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anstey.
Unbelivable went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#KD2#
Anstey throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Unbelivable tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#Unbelivable 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!
Anstey arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Unbelivable's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bunny Anstey!
The defeated Usko Unbelivable had this to say: 'well he was a better man tonight'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Barkley vs Rocksaw
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Robertson throws a right and a left that Thrawn avoids nicely.
Thrawn tries to clinch but Robertson moves out of range.
Thrawn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thrawn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robertson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robertson scores with a one two! Thrawn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thrawn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robertson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thrawn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Robertson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thrawn wants to clinch up but Robertson keeps it at a distance.
Thrawn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robertson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thrawn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thrawn doesn't manage to clinch there - Robertson circles away.
Robertson looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrawn is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrawn doesn't manage to clinch there - Robertson circles away.
We've been told by Thrawn's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Robertson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thrawn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robertson keeps the fight on the outside.
Robertson takes a swing at Thrawn's ribcage but misses.
Thrawn throws a counter high kick but Robertson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Robertson circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Robertson to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Thrawn is rocked!#T1#
Thrawn is aggressively charging in as Robertson backs up avoiding any damage. Robertson tosses out a jab and Thrawn runs right into it face first! Thrawn is out cold! Robertson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Thrawn's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ameen Robertson! |
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Event:
SMASH: Barkley vs Rocksaw
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Drake throws a lazy head kick
and Mukunzi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#TD2#
Drake shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Drake was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mukunzi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mukunzi tries to buck Drake off but Drake is having none of it.
Mukunzi is working hard here to advance position.
Mukunzi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drake on the ground.
Drake misses with the ground and pound.
Mukunzi is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mukunzi is looking to escape.
Mukunzi is not content to let Drake control the position.
Drake lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Mukunzi gets full guard.
Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drake wants to control from the top but Mukunzi keeps moving.
Mukunzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mukunzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mukunzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drake is one step ahead there.
Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drake wants to control from the top but Mukunzi keeps moving. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Mukunzi blocks nicely.
Mukunzi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mukunzi tries to get out of the position.
Drake passes Mukunzi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mukunzi taking some punishment here, with Drake in his half guard.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Drake working Mukunzi over with strikes.
Mukunzi is looking to improve his position.
Drake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mukunzi trying to control here.
Drake is stalling here. Mukunzi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Drake seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mukunzi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Mukunzi happy to just control the position for now.
Mukunzi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Drake is looking to regain half guard here but Mukunzi keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Drake is looking for a sweep.
Drake sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drake is refusing to be controlled, as Mukunzi sits in half guard.
Drake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mukunzi trying to mount his opponent but Drake defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mukunzi is looking to take a break and control but Drake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Drake 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#
Drake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Drake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drake digs a good hook to Mukunzi's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Mukunzi moves away from the strike by Drake.
Mukunzi is looking to counter punch.
Mukunzi takes one to the chin there.
Drake shoots in looking for a takedown. Mukunzi tries to sprawl out of it but Drake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mukunzi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake staying out of range there.
Bobby Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drake misses with a straight left. #T1##TD2#
Drake looking to score a takedown here. Mukunzi is defending well but Drake drives through and ends up in Mukunzi's guard.
Drake preventing the sweep.
Mukunzi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drake wants to control from the top but Mukunzi keeps moving.
Drake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mukunzi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drake wants to control from the top but Mukunzi keeps moving.
Mukunzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drake landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Mukunzi is trying to keep Drake in close.
Drake trying to control but Mukunzi is working from the bottom.
Drake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drake looking to sit in guard and control but Mukunzi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mukunzi won't allow Drake to sweep him here.
Drake seems keen to control Mukunzi's posture.
Drake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Drake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mukunzi defending well though.
Mukunzi wants to get back to full guard.
Mukunzi is trying to maintain the position but Drake is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mukunzi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drake looks to land a strike but Mukunzi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mukunzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drake won't allow Mukunzi to get back to his feet.
Drake scoring with some ground and pound.
Mukunzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mukunzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drake is one step ahead there. #T4#
Drake slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Drake won't allow Mukunzi to sweep him here.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mukunzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake stopping the sweep attempt from Mukunzi.
Drake makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake looking to pass the guard.
Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drake wants to control from the top but Mukunzi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Mukunzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mukunzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drake throws a lazy uppercut
and Mukunzi counters with a left to the body.
Drake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mukunzi slips a straight right by Drake.
It looked like Mukunzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mukunzi.
Drake tries to move into range but Mukunzi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Drake fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake misses with a body shot
and Mukunzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice takedown defense from Mukunzi. No joy for Drake on that attempt.
Drake misses with a looping left.#T1#
Mukunzi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drake misses with a right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away.
Drake swinging wildly here.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
Mukunzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Salomon Mukunzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Drake misses with a straight left.
Drake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Drake pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mukunzi back to the cage. Drake follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Drake scores with a hook to the body. Mukunzi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake lands a jab to Mukunzi's midsection.
Drake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mukunzi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Drake misses the body punch
and Mukunzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Drake throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Drake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mukunzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Drake misses with a combination
and Mukunzi counters with a leg kick.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mukunzi.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salomon Mukunzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake throws a hook but Mukunzi avoids it easily.
Drake falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Drake checks a low kick from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Drake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drake has his takedown stuffed
and Mukunzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake throws a right hand that Mukunzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mukunzi also avoids with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mukunzi.
Drake throws a series of punches but Mukunzi avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Salomon Mukunzi.
I think Drake has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Drake! |
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Event:
NYF 59: Yordan vs Hopson
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Arora misses with a wild body shot.
Arora thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Brussard misses its target.
Arora misses with a double jab
and Brussard counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Arora misses.
Arora just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBrussard.
Arora lands a nice looking body shot.
Arora avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arora throws out a counter right but Brussard avoids it with no problem.
Arora misses with a left hand
and Brussard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vik Arora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brussard misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arora misses with a body shot.
Arora takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arora lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Brussard connects with a jab.
Arora lands with a cross.
Brussard throws a hook but Arora blocks it.
Brussard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arora.
Arora misses the body punch
and Brussard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arora keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arora lands with a nice body punch.
Arora looks up at the clock. Bad move! Brussard lands a right hand from hell, dropping Arora. Brussard pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krypton Brussard!
Krypton Brussard is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Krypton Brussard 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:
UCF 12: Thorn v Lord
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Dao goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bondzie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Praew Dao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dao lands a nice looking body shot.
Dao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bondzie.
Jab, jab by Dao - just one landing.
Dao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dao throws a shot from downtown. Bondzie moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Bondzie.
Dao lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Bondzie, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bondzie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some bone on bone action there as Dao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bondzie.
Bondzie ducks under a wild hook from Dao.
Dao throws a one two combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dao.
Bondzie ducks under a wild hook from Dao.
Bondzie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dao throws a jab but it's blocked by Bondzie.
We've been told by Dao's head coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Bondzie wants to clinch.#CL2#
Dao gets tackled into the cage by Bondzie. Bondzie maintains the clinch.
Bondzie tries to land knees in the clinch but Dao avoids the damage to the body.
Bondzie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bondzie prevents a body shot from Dao.
Dao misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Dao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bondzie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dao throws a poor cross that misses
and Bondzie counters with a solid body kick.
Dao pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Bondzie has closed the distance and engaged Dao in a clinch.
#T2#
Bondzie blocks a body shot from Dao.
Bondzie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bondzie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dao managing to block the knees to the body from Bondzie.
Dao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bondzie misses with an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Bondzie.
Dao is trying to break free.
Dao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dao wants to break free but Bondzie has control.
Bondzie tries to land knees in the clinch but Dao avoids the damage to the body.
Dao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dao presses Bondzie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dao misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Dao as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Dao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bondzie trying to land knees to the body.
Dao scores with a shot to the side of Bondzie's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dao.
Dao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bondzie leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dao letting Bondzie take a breather here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bondzie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dao lands with a light punch inside.
Bondzie stalling.
Dao lands a right hand.
Dao lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4##BC#
Dao manages to break the clinch.
Dao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bondzie on the side of the head.
Bondzie tries to clinch there but Dao circles away.
#CL#
Dao clinches up with Bondzie and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bondzie crunches a lovely knee into Dao's ribcage.
Dao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dao managing to block the knees to the body from Bondzie.
A shot in the inside from Dao.
Dao works on Bondzie's body with a couple of short punches.
Dao misses with some punches.
Bondzie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dao is defending well for now.
Dao can't find room to land a body shot as Bondzie controls the action.
Dao misses with the head strike.
Dao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bondzie.
Bondzie keeps control of Dao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dao lands a shot to the body.
Dao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bondzie has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Praew Dao dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Dao gets a clinch.
Dao lands with a light punch inside.
Bondzie landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bondzie stalling in the clinch but Dao improves position.
Dao is looking to break free of the clinch but Bondzie has double underhooks.
Dao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dao is leaning against Bondzie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bondzie with a knee to the head.
Dao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dao can't find room to land a body shot as Bondzie controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bondzie lands an elbow inside that Dao shrugs off.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bondzie missing with knees to the body.
Dao scores with a shoulder strike.
Bondzie lands a knee to the body.
Dao tries to throw a body punch but Bondzie avoids it by throwing Dao back against the cage.
Dao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Bondzie blocks a body shot from Dao.
Nice body punch from Dao - that landed with a thud.
Dao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Praew Dao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Dao.
Dao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bondzies head.
Still in the clinch, Dao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dao misses with a punch to the body.
Bondzie effectively controlling the action here.
Dao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dao as Bondzie tries to tie him up.
Dao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bondzie taking a breather.
Bondzie landing knees to the body.
Bondzie keeps control of Dao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bondzie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bondzie tries to land knees in the clinch but Dao avoids the damage to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Dao.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dao tries a body shot but Bondzie blocks it.
Dao lands with a left to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dao struggles to land a body shot inside as Bondzie controls his hands.
Bondzie tries to land knees in the clinch but Dao avoids the damage to the body.
Bondzie lands an elbow just above Dao 's eye.
Bondzie misses with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Dao.
#T3#
Dao lands a body punch.
Dao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dao lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Dao.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dao. #BC#
Dao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bondzie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bondzie. That did some damage!
Dao lands a glancing blow to the side of Bondzie's head.
Bondzie tries to clinch up but Dao circles away and keeps his distance.
Dao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bondzie manages to avoid it.
Dao swats away the attempt to clinch by Bondzie.
Dao tries to bum rush Bondzie with a series of wild strikes but Bondzie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dao with a nice cross.
Bondzie walks into a stiff left hand from Dao.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bondzie throws a low kick, looking for Dao's leg but Dao calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Bondzie clinches up against the cage.
Dao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bondzie can do to turn this around?
Dao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bondzie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dao.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bondzie lands an elbow just above Dao 's eye.
Dao dodges an elbow strike from Bondzie.
A short left from Dao.
Nice body punch from Dao.
Dao scores with a shot to the side of Bondzie's head.
Bondzie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dao struggles to land a body shot inside as Bondzie controls his hands.
Dao misses with a body punch.
Dao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Praew Dao 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#
Bondzie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dao is out of range.
Bondzie moves out of range of the strikes.
Bondzie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dao missing with a left hand there. Bondzie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dao misses with a jab to the body
and Bondzie counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bondzie wants to land a leg kick but Dao is out of range.
A low kick from Bondzie misses
and Dao counters with a good low kick that Bondzie was not able to check.
Dao tries to work over Bondzie's front leg with a kick but Bondzie checks it.
Bondzie tries to clinch but Dao is having none of it.
Bondzie needs to keep his hands up - Dao had a free shot at his head there.
Good work by Dao as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Dao misses the target.
Bondzie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Dao misses. #CL#
Dao forces Bondzie back against the cage and clinches.
Dao can't find room to land a body shot as Bondzie controls the action.
Dao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Bondzie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bondzie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dao managing to block the knees to the body from Bondzie.
Bondzie pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dao scores with a shoulder strike.
Bondzie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dao managing to block the knees to the body from Bondzie.
Dao misses with a body punch.
Bondzie lands a knee to the body.
Dao misses with a punch to the body.
Dao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Dao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bondzie's elbow.
Dao misses with a body punch.
Dao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bondzie backwards.
Dao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Dao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dao thuds his right hand into Bondzie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dao cracks a nice hook into Bondzie's ribs.
Bondzie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Praew Dao is winning the standup battle so far.
Dao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dao cracks a nice hook into Bondzie's ribs.
Dao misses with a hook.
Dao wants to slow Bondzie down by chopping away at his legs.
Bondzie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bondzie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dao.#T3#
Dao misses the shot to the body.
Bondzie misses with a leg kick
and Dao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Dao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bondzie. Bondzie obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Dao is predictable there
and Bondzie counters with a nice body kick.
Dao blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Bondzie has closed the distance and engaged Dao in a clinch.
Bondzie landing knees to the head.
Bondzie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dao can't find room to land a body shot as Bondzie controls the action.
Dao lands a shot to the body.
Bondzie missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dao.
Dao misses with a punch to the body.
Dao misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Dao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bondzie's elbow.
Dao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bondzie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dao is trying to break the clinch but Bondzie is controlling him.
Dao scores with a shoulder strike.
Dao being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Dao breaks from the clinch.
Praew Dao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bondzie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dao.#CL2#
Bondzie closes the distance and pushes Dao back into the cage.
Dao is looking to break free of the clinch but Bondzie has double underhooks.
Dao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bondzie lands an elbow just above Dao 's eye.
Alfonzo Bondzie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bondzie misses with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Praew Dao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dao 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Praew Dao!
Praew Dao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Romanow vs Gustafsson
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Romero moves away from the strike by Riendeau.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Riendeau saw that one coming.#CL#
Riendeau rushes Romero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Romero just leaning against Riendeau, taking a breather.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Riendeau fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riendeau.
A short right from Riendeau.
Riendeau misses with the head strike.
Romero lands a shot to the body.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Riendeau fails to land.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riendeau blocks a body shot from Romero .
Romero working aggressively here.
Riendeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Riendeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Riendeau blocks an uppercut.
Riendeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Romero working aggressively here.
Riendeau tries to work over Romero 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riendeau has a couple of punches blocked by Romero .
Romero misses with some punches.
Riendeau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Riendeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riendeau working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Riendeau - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero .
Riendeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero .
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riendeaus head.
Riendeau can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riendeau.
Riendeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero .
Riendeau misses with a body punch.
Riendeau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riendeau.
Riendeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero prevents a body shot from Riendeau.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Riendeau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Riendeau scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero working aggressively here.
Riendeau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riendeau backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riendeau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Riendeau lands with a light punch inside.
Riendeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riendeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero .
Riendeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Riendeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Riendeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Riendeau misses with the head strike.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riendeau backwards.
Riendeau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Romero .
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Riendeau misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Riendeau.
Romero working aggressively here.
Riendeau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riendeau.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Riendeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riendeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Riendeau.
Riendeau tries to work over Romero 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero tries to work over Riendeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero blocks a body shot from Riendeau.
Riendeau lands a right hand.
Riendeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riendeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riendeau backwards.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Riendeau misses with a punch to the body.
Riendeau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Riendeau lands a shoulder strike.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero blocking some punches.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Riendeau misses with a body punch.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Riendeau.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riendeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riendeau.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Riendeau tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Riendeau back against the cage.
A short right from Romero .
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riendeau prevents a body shot from Romero .
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riendeau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riendeau lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eric Riendeau will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Romero lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Riendeau darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.
Riendeau misses with a body punch.
Riendeau throws a head punch that misses.
Riendeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riendeau gets through Romero 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riendeau can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Riendeau prevents a body shot from Romero .
Riendeau scores with a shot to the side of Romero 's head.
Romero misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riendeau.
Riendeau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romero .
Riendeau misses with a punch to the body.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Riendeau lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riendeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero blocking some punches.
Romero 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riendeau scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Riendeau.
Riendeau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romero or not.
Riendeau lands with a left to the head.
Riendeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Riendeau.
Riendeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riendeau has a couple of punches blocked by Romero .
Eric Riendeau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero prevents a body shot from Riendeau.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Riendeau.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Riendeau on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Riendeau.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Riendeau - that landed with a thud.
Riendeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riendeau has a couple of punches blocked by Romero .
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Riendeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero .
Riendeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero trying to control the position but instead, Riendeau has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romero into the cage.
Romero misses with some punches.
Riendeau digs a right hand underneath Romero 's ribcage. Romero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Riendeau working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Riendeau.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riendeau.
Riendeau throws a head punch that misses.
Riendeau gets through Romero 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riendeau working aggressively here.
Romero is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Riendeau.
Riendeau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Riendeau lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Riendeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riendeau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Riendeau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romero s head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riendeau.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riendeau.
Riendeau lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Riendeau.
Riendeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riendeau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Riendeau controls his hands.
Riendeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riendeau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Riendeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Riendeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riendeau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Riendeau.
Riendeau lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Riendeau. #ROC#Romero is rocked!
Riendeau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Riendeau finish him?
A short right from Riendeau.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riendeau.
Riendeau creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Romero with a big uppercut! Romero tries to clinch up but Riendeau pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Romero to the mat! Romero covers up and Riendeau unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eric Riendeau!
Eric Riendeau decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CCC 12 : Soares vs Nagibatel
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Acerbi jabs Ghiotto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Acerbi misses with a wild combination.
Acerbi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Acerbi.#TD2#
Acerbi gets caught flat footed, as Ghiotto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Acerbi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Acerbi wants to sweep here but Ghiotto controlling him for the moment.
Acerbi has a closed guard, preventing Ghiotto from standing up. #SUB#
Acerbi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ghiotto passes into side control.
Acerbi is trying to work for a sweep but Ghiotto has mounted him!#T1#
Acerbi wants to control but Ghiotto is having none of it.
Acerbi tries to reverse the position but Ghiotto maintains control.
Acerbi tries to improve his position but instead Ghiotto has taken his back!
Acerbi tries to escape the position.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Ghiotto has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Acerbi trying to control the hands but Ghiotto won't let him. #T2#
Acerbi rolls, trying to escape but Ghiotto keeps control of the position.
Acerbi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Acerbi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Acerbi.
Acerbi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghiotto is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Acerbi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghiotto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Acerbi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghiotto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Acerbi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ghiotto passes into half guard.
Ghiotto wants to stand up but Acerbi is controlling the position.
#SUB#
Acerbi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ghiotto pulls his head out easily. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Acerbi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ghiotto pulls his head out easily.
Ghiotto wants to stand up but Acerbi has a hold of him and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Acerbi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ghiotto has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acerbi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gabriele Ghiotto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Acerbi misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Ghiotto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Acerbi did well to prevent Ghiotto getting side control.#SUB#
Acerbi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Acerbi looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like Ghiotto is going to stand back up.
#SUB#
Acerbi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ghiotto pushes past his half guard into mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi is trying to escape the mount.
#T1##SU2#
Ghiotto get's back to his feet.
Ghiotto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Acerbi sprawls well. Acerbi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ghiotto gets slowly back to his feet.
Ghiotto fails with a takedown attempt.
Acerbi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Panfilo Acerbi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghiotto doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Acerbi to counter with a crisp jab.
Panfilo Acerbi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriele Ghiotto.
Ghiotto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Acerbi counters with a right hand to the body.
Acerbi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ghiotto is breathing heavily.
Ghiotto takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slapping body kick lands there for Acerbi.
Acerbi with a nice calf kick.#TD2#
Acerbi gets caught napping as Ghiotto dives in and scores a takedown. Acerbi manages to retain guard.#T2##SUB#
Acerbi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ghiotto has picked Acerbi up and slammed him! Acerbi can't keep hold of the triangle and Ghiotto manages to pass to side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acerbi is looking for a sweep.
Ghiotto working away.
Acerbi tries to bench press Ghiotto off him but Ghiotto keeps the position.
Acerbi manages to get back to half guard.
Acerbi wants to get back to full guard but Ghiotto has mounted him!
Acerbi is desperately trying to improve his position but Ghiotto has a good base and remains in mount.
Acerbi wants to hold on but Ghiotto pushes him away.
Ghiotto wants to get back to his feet but Acerbi is holding on tight.
Acerbi tries to hold on but Ghiotto postures up.#T3#
Ghiotto wants to get back to his feet but Acerbi is holding on tight.
Ghiotto avoids the attempt from Acerbi to control.
Ghiotto is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Acerbi working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Acerbi is working hard here to advance position.
Acerbi gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Acerbi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ghiotto pulls his head out easily.
Ghiotto prevents Acerbi from improving his position.
Ghiotto wants to stand but Acerbi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acerbi is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriele Ghiotto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Acerbi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ghiotto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Acerbi pinned against the cage. Acerbi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gabriele Ghiotto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Acerbi lands a nice hook to Ghiotto's body. Ghiotto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Acerbi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghiotto.
Acerbi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghiotto.
Acerbi tests Ghiotto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Acerbi scores with a hook to the body. Ghiotto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Acerbi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ghiotto.
Acerbi leaves Ghiotto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Acerbi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panfilo Acerbi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriele Ghiotto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi throws a series of punches but Ghiotto moves out of range.
Ghiotto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ghiotto moves out of range as Acerbi strikes.
Ghiotto misses with a takedown
and Acerbi counters with a series of strikes. Ghiotto will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1##TD2#
Ghiotto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Acerbi on his heels. He'll look to pass Acerbi's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Acerbi working for a triangle but Ghiotto defends it easily.
Acerbi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ghiotto wants to get up but he can't break Acerbi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Acerbi is looking for a triangle here but Ghiotto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Acerbi tries to buck Ghiotto off but Ghiotto is having none of it.#T2#
Acerbi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ghiotto's best efforts.
Acerbi has a hand on Ghiotto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ghiotto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Acerbi is looking to improve his position but Ghiotto isn't that keen on the idea.
Acerbi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ghiotto wants to stand but Acerbi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Acerbi trying to hold on to Ghiotto's head to control him but Ghiotto postures up.
It looks like Ghiotto is going to stand back up.
Acerbi is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ghiotto tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Acerbi.
Acerbi manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Acerbi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ghiotto stacks Acerbi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ghiotto!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acerbi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ghiotto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Panfilo Acerbi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ghiotto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriele Ghiotto!
An out of breath Gabriele Ghiotto 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:
NYF Fight Night 24
Date: Mar 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Field fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garcia staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Garcia coming out on top.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Field throws a body shot but no joy.
Field ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcia moves out of range as Field strikes.
Field displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Field swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Field clobbers Garcia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Field throws a body shot but no joy.
Field connects with a right hand. Garcia shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Field does a little dance to reset his feet.
Field with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garcia to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Garcia walks into a straight right hand from Field.
Garcia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Field connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Field avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Field throws a body shot but no joy.
Field slips under a jab.
A left and a right from Field both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Leonardo Pancho Garcia has been cut.
Garcia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Field saw that one coming.
Field takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Garcia misses.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Field moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Field misses the target.
Good shot there by Garcia.
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Field misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Field. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Field digs a good hook to Garcia's body.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Field was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Field swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garcia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Field.
Field was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Field moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Field as he connects with a hook.
Field misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Garcia lands a head shot.
Garcia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Field uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Field throws a shot to the body.
Field takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garcia! But no joy.
Field definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garcia moves forwards but Field connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garcia misses with a hook. Field ducked under it nicely.
Field is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Garcia misses with a hook.
Field lands a nice looking body shot.
Field throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Field misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Garcia counters with a left to the body.
Field looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.#T3#
Garcia throws a hook but Field blocks it.
Field moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Field swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Field uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
Garcia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Field ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
A counter left hand to the body from Field misses its target.
Field jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garcia tries to bum rush Field with a series of wild strikes but Field uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Field with a body shot.
Field has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Field lands a right hook to the body.
Garcia jabs at Field's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Field throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Field uses good head movement to avoid it.
Field swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Field misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Field momentarily.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Field ducks down to avoid it.
Field misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garcia throws out a counter right but Field avoids it with no problem.
Garcia blocks a jab.
Field slips under a jab from Garcia.
Field is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Field ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Garcia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by Field. Beautiful body shot.
Field jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Field.
Field moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body. Field takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roger Field will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Pancho Garcia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Field lands with a hook. Garcia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garcia digs a good hook to Field's body.
Field looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garcia misses with a hook. Field ducked under it nicely.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Field throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.
Field misses the shot to the body.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Field.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Field connects with a crisp jab.
Field is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Field misses with a looping right.
Garcia let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Field.
Field tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Field misses with a hook.
Field scores with a hook.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Field avoids them all with ease.
Field throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garcia! But no joy.
Field uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Field just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia lands a slapping body shot.
Garcia scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Field.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Field.
Garcia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Field misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia throws a nice looking combination but Field bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia slips a jab and a cross from Field.
Field throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Field cracks a nice hook into Garcia's ribs.
Field throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
Garcia misses with a right hand
and Field counters with a three punch combo that has Garcia backing up. Garcia nods at Field to acknowledge the strikes.
Field ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia scores with a sloppy right hand. Field should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Field.
Field takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Field slips a straight right by Garcia.
Field seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garcia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garcia.
Field looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia throws out a counter right but Field avoids it with no problem.
Field throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia. #T3#
Garcia scores with a decent looking hook.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Field sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Field defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Field was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Garcia.
Field rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Field misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garcia misses the jab.
Field misses with a wild combination.
Roger Field is winning the standup battle so far.
Field takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Field manages to avoid it.
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Field tries to move into range but Garcia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Field misses with a looping left.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
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!
Field throws a right and a left that both miss.
Field walks into a left hand.
Field throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Field scores with a jab to the head.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Garcia.
Field misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Field throws a series of punches but Garcia moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Field misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Field swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Field throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia defending well as Field loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garcia! But no joy.
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 Roger Field will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Pancho Garcia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Field scores with a hook to the body. Garcia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Field slips under a jab.
Field ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Garcia staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Garcia misses.
Garcia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Field moves out of range of the strikes.
Field walks into a jab.
Garcia lands an overhand right.
Field scores with a jab. Garcia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Field throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Field misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Field moves away.
Field swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Field finds it's target.#T1#
Field throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body. Field takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Field throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
Field bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Field ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Field takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garcia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garcia throws a jab when Field was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Field. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Field misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
Field scores with a decent looking hook.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Field lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Field fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia moves out of range as Field strikes.
Garcia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garcia walks into a straight right hand from Field.
Field throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Field sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Field throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garcia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garcia slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Field lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garcia doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Field misses with a double jab.
Garcia connects with a right hand. Field shakes it off.
Garcia throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Field misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Garcia avoids the body shot from Field.
Nice defenses there by Field.
A swing and a miss from Field.
Garcia throws a jab when Field was well out of range.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Field seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garcia misses with a left hand
letting Field counter with a right hand.
Garcia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A lazy left from Garcia finds it's target.
Field takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Field saw that one coming.
As Garcia looks to move away, Field throws a big counter combo but Garcia just gets out of the way.
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Field.
A lazy left from Field finds it's target.#T4#
Field dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
Garcia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Field.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Garcia works the jab nicely.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Field seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Field slips the punch.
A punch combination from Field misses.
Garcia swings for the body but Field moves out of range.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Field uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia throws a hook but Field avoids it easily.
Field keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Leonardo Pancho Garcia just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Pancho Garcia's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Field throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Field fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garcia on the side of the head.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Field is just out of range.
Field blocks a jab.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garcia drops his hands momentarily and Field takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Field ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Field was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Field misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garcia cracks Field with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Field. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Field ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.#T1#
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Field moved out of range.
Field throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Field ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcia scores with a decent looking hook.
Field slips under a jab from Garcia.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia scores with a body shot.
Field throws a big shot that misses.
Field ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia punishes Field's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Field.
Field misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Field ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Field.
Garcia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Field.
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 uppercut there from Garcia.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Field misses the target.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by Field. Beautiful body shot.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garcia! But no joy.
Field throws an off balance right hand
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Field manages to avoid it.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Field keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
It looked like Field wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Field.
A big left from Field misses.
Field is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Field with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garcia to score with a decent uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Garcia. Beautiful body shot.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia scores with a jab to the head.
Field lands with a hook. Garcia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Field scores with a hook to the body. Garcia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garcia walks into a stiff left hand from Field.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Field throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Field ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Field fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Field eats them both and turns towards Garcia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Field throws a shot to the body.
Field staying out of range there.
Field just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia misses with a looping right.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Field misses with a shot to the body
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Field slips a jab from Garcia.
Garcia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Field throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garcia! But no joy.
Garcia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot by Garcia.
Field misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Pancho Garcia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Garcia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Field throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Field ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Field.
Garcia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Garcia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Field clobbers Garcia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Field looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Field.
A jab from Field misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Field misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garcia, as that shot connected.
Field tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Field ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Field with a nice cross.
Field misses with a looping right.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcia tries to bum rush Field with a series of wild strikes but Field uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Field just misses with a punch to the body.
Field throws a right hand that misses
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Field on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Field misses.
Field connects with a right hand. Garcia shakes it off.
Field moves out of range of the strikes.
Garcia scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Field throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Field slips the punch.
Garcia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Field swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia cracks Field with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Field waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
Garcia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Field on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garcia swings widly with a right hand
letting Field counter with a right hand.
Field comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Field sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Field slips a jab from Garcia.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Field.
Field waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.#T3#
Garcia digs a good body shot into Field's ribs.
Field with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garcia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Field.
Garcia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Field throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garcia throws the left hand but Field avoids the punch easily.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Field just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Garcia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Field.
Field missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Field staying out of range there.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Field.
Garcia misses the jab.#T4#
Field slips under a jab from Garcia.
Field lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Field sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Field was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Garcia.
Field throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Field bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garcia's head backwards.
Garcia throws a body punch but Field moves out of range.
Field is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Field moves away.
Garcia swings for the body but Field moves out of range.
Garcia lands a really nice looking cross but Field seems unphased.
A jab from Garcia misses.
It looked like Field was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Garcia.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garcia, as that shot connected.
Field waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leonardo Pancho Garcia.
Well Garcia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Pancho Garcia!
Roger Field spoke after the fight, saying 'Yeehaw'. |
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Event:
C286: Gunnarsson vs Martin II
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Highwind is looking to clinch.
Musa Vitalik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitalik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Highwind throws a series of punches but Vitalik moves out of range.
Vitalik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vitalik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Highwind looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Highwind takes one to the chin there.
Highwind swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highwind fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vitalik is out of range. #TD#
Vitalik 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Highwind looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vitalik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vitalik looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Vitalik throws a big right hand that misses.
Vitalik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Highwind is trying to control the position but Vitalik postures up.
Vitalik throwing strikes from guard but Highwind blocks nicely.
Vitalik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vitalik is working hard here to advance position.
Highwind is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vitalik is controlling him.
Highwind keeping full guard, as Vitalik tries to pass.
Vitalik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Highwind is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Highwind keeping moving, preventing Vitalik from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Highwind looks to score with a jab to the body but Vitalik is just out of range.
Vitalik lands a right hook to the body.
Vitalik lands a nice shot to the body.
Highwind throws a big shot that misses.
Vitalik misses with a body shot
and Highwind counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vitalik. Highwind does a little dance to reset his feet.
Highwind appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Vitalik looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Highwind is trying to maintain the position but Vitalik is very close to passing his half guard.
Vitalik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Vitalik wants to take a breather but Highwind is having none of it.
Highwind is trying is best to control the position here.
Vitalik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Highwind really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vitalik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vitalik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vitalik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vitalik trying to control from Highwind's half guard. Highwind has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vitalik wants to control from the top but Highwind keeps moving.
Vitalik wants to pass the guard but Highwind is keeping the position.
Vitalik scoring with some ground and pound.
Vitalik with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Vitalik advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitalik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Highwind keeps working.
Vitalik working the ground and pound.
Vitalik trying to control the position but Highwind is working away.
Highwind is trying to control Vitalik's posture but Vitalik avoids it.
Vitalik advances to mount.
Vitalik is landing with some decent strikes but Highwind is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vitalik cracks Highwind with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musa Vitalik! |
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Event:
TOF 87
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Novak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab.
Donk. Novak catches Cabrera right on the button with a cross.
Cabrera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cabrera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Novak throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera slaps away a takedown attempt from Novak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Novak lands with a good body shot.
Novak misses the shot to the body.
Novak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Novak.
We've been hearing reports that Novak has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Novak clinches.
Cabrera lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Cabrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cabrera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Novak moves out of range easily.
Cabrera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's 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!
Cabrera tries a head kick but it misses.
Novak drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cabrera sprawls and moves away.
Novak fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Novak fails with the takedown.#TD#
Novak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cabrera did well to prevent Novak getting side control.
Novak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cabrera defending well though.
Cabrera is trying to stand up here but Novak is controlling him well.
Novak seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novak is trying to control the action in half guard but Cabrera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES2#
Cabrera makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Novak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cabrera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Novak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Novak takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
Novak is looking to wear down Cabrera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cabrera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Novak's head backwards.
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!
Novak doesn't manage to clinch there - Cabrera circles away.
#CL#
Novak has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Cabrera misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabrera misses with the head strike.
Cabrera tries a body shot but Novak blocks it.
Cabrera has a couple of punches blocked by Novak.
Cabrera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Novaks head.
Novak is working for takedown but Cabrera is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonz Novak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novak blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Cabrera.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabrera.
Cabrera gets underhooks to prevent Novak's takedown attempt.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Novak wants to stall.
Novak prevents a body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands a hook that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Cabrera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cabrera working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Novak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cabrera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cabrera gets through Novak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Novak lands a takedown into guard.
Novak has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cabrera is looking to stand up but Novak isn't so interested in that idea.
Cabrera is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Novak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cabrera wants to get back to his feet but Novak is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cabrera being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cabrera scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4#
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novak.
Novak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Novak shoots for a double leg takedown but Cabrera sprawls well. He's pushed Novak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Heraclio Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Novak.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Novak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Novak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cabrera is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Novak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cabrera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Novak blocks the leg kick.
Novak looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range.
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Novak scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T5#
Novak is trying to control the action in half guard but Cabrera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES2#
Cabrera has one foot on Novak's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Cabrera lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cabrera!
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Novak moves out of range easily.
Novak swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Novak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cabrera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Novak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Cabrera feints a counter leg kick.
Novak avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Novak.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T6#
Novak trying to control the action but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
Cabrera has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Novak working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cabrera tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Novak looking to control but Cabrera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cabrera is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Novak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Novak lands a big shot there that rocks Cabrera but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Novak.
You get the feeling that Cabrera really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#ES2#
Cabrera bucks up and throws Novak to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#T7#
Cabrera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Novak.
Novak tries to clinch but Cabrera is having none of it.
Cabrera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Novak misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Novak avoids the punch easily.
Novak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cabrera can pounce on him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Novak.#CL#
Cabrera tries to keep at a distance but Novak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cabrera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Novak manages to break the clinch.
Cabrera throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Novak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cabrera looks like he's trying to stand up.
Novak thows a huge punch but Cabrera dodges it nicely.
#T8#
Cabrera is trying to stand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Cabrera kicks Novak off and gets back to his feet.
Cabrera is looking to score with low kicks.
Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novak.
Novak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabrera throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD#
Cabrera tries to sprawl but Novak drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Novak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cabrera on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Novak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cabrera pushes Novak off looking to stand but Novak dives back in and keeps control.
Novak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cabrera's head.
Cabrera is not content to let Novak control the position.
Novak throwing shots but Cabrera is blocking nicely.
Cabrera is trying to stand up here but Novak is controlling him well. #ES2#
Cabrera manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Novak keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Novak is trying to force a seperation but Cabrera has the dominant position.#T9#
Cabrera is pressed up against the cage. Novak has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cabrera down to the mat. Cabrera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cabrera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Novak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Novak tries to clinch but Cabrera is having none of it.
Cabrera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cabrera with a nice calf kick.
Novak throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Novak fails with the takedown
and Cabrera counters with a one-two to the body.
Novak swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cabrera enables Novak to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cabrera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Novak prevents Cabrera from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Cabrera has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Novak has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novak is looking to break free of the clinch but Cabrera has double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Cabrera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Novak has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cabrera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Novak uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heraclio Cabrera 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##TD#
Novak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Novak chips away with some ground and pound.
Novak prevents Cabrera from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Cabrera pushes Novak off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Novak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Novak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Cabrera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera with the inside leg kick.
Novak misses with a jab to the body
letting Cabrera counter with a right hand.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Novak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabrera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some bone on bone action there as Novak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Novak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Novak fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cabrera sprawls well initially but Novak persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novak prevents Cabrera from standing back up.
Novak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Novak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cabrera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Novak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Novak tries to pass to full mount but Cabrera defends it.
Nice strikes from Novak there.
Novak stops Cabrera from getting back to his feet.
Novak trying to mount his opponent but Cabrera defends it. #T2#
Novak prevents Cabrera from standing back up.
Cabrera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES2#
Cabrera kicks off Novak and gets to his feet.
Alfonz Novak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Novak manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cabrera on his heels. He'll look to pass Cabrera's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Novak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES2#
Cabrera uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cabrera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Novak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cabrera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Novak throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cabrera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Novak is in Cabrera's guard.
Cabrera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Cabrera has his feet on Novak's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cabrera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3##TD#
Novak is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cabrera's half guard.
Cabrera makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Good work by Novak as he checks the leg kick.
Novak tries to counter with a takedown but Cabrera is quick to defend against it.
Novak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Novak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Novak is keen to just control but Cabrera is a slippery customer.
Cabrera looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES2#
Cabrera manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Novak keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Novak wants to take the fight to the mat but Cabrera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonz Novak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Cabrera on the inside.
Cabrera scores with a shot to the side of Novak's head.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
Cabrera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Novaks head. #T4#
Cabrera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Novak is trying to break the clinch but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage.
Novak is working for takedown but Cabrera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Novak stalling in the clinch but Cabrera improves position.
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabrera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Novak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cabrera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cabrera is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Cabrera fails to land.
Cabrera is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Novak.
Cabrera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T5#
Cabrera misses with a hook. Novak ducked under it nicely.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Novak moves out of range.
Novak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Cabrera.
No luck for Novak with that takedown attempt.
Cabrera cracks Novak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Heraclio Cabrera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Novak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cabrera as he avoids it easily.
Cabrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Novak is out of range and Cabrera settles back down.
Novak lands a body shot.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Novak checks a leg kick.
Cabrera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Novak attempts a counter takedown but Cabrera avoids it well and moves away.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Novak pushes Cabrera up against the cage in a clinch.#T6#
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabrera lands with a light punch inside.
Cabrera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Novak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An inside leg kick from Cabrera misses.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Novak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Novak is looking to clinch but Cabrera is avoiding it.
Novak swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Novak moves in looking to clinch but Cabrera pushes him off.
Novak shoots and misses
and Novak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Novak's front leg but catches the back leg as Novak tries to avoid it.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Novak moves out of range easily.
Cabrera connects with a jab.#T7#
A low kick from Cabrera is predictable there #TD#
and Novak counters with a takedown into side control.
Cabrera wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Cabrera throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Novak throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cabrera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Novak is in Cabrera's guard.#ES2#
Cabrera wriggles free and stands up.
Novak wants to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera is looking to slow Novak down with leg kicks.
Cabrera feints and then cracks Novak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Novak down.
Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Novak's front leg but catches the back leg as Novak tries to avoid it. #T8#
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cabrera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cabrera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Novak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Novak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
A telegraphed right hand from Novak misses the target.
Novak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Novak throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Novak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabrera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Novak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Novak.
An inside leg kick from Cabrera misses. #TD#
Novak shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Novak showed some decent athleticism there. #T9#
Cabrera is trying to stand.
#ES2#
Cabrera has one foot on Novak's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Novak 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.
Cabrera has his feet on Novak's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Novak misses with a wild body shot.
Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Novak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Novak throws a lazy uppercut
and Cabrera counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cabrera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Cabrera.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabrera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cabrera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cabrera there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heraclio Cabrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Novak tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cabrera defends well and Novak ends up having to push Cabrera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cabrera stops a takedown attempt from Novak.
#BC2#
Cabrera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Novak throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cabrera was covering up waiting for the punch and Novak finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cabrera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Novak is controlling him.
Novak wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak stops Cabrera from standing up.
Novak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabrera is keeping the position for now.
Cabrera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Novak postures up in Cabrera's guard and throws a big left but Cabrera blocks it.
Novak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Novak prevents Cabrera from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Novak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Novak is looking to clinch but Cabrera is avoiding it.
Cabrera throws a leg kick #TD#
and Novak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cabrera's guard.
Novak wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
Novak prevents Cabrera from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Cabrera pushes Novak off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cabrera throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cabrera throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Novak or perhaps it was just good defense by Cabrera, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonz Novak. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Cabrera tries to score with a low kick but Novak moves his leg out of the way.
Novak misses with a body shot
and Cabrera counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Novak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cabrera is looking to slow Novak down with leg kicks.
Cabrera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Novak with a poor takedown
and Cabrera counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabrera throws a right and a left that Novak avoids nicely.
Novak checks a leg kick nicely.
Novak avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera connects with a looping right hand.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Novak tries to clinch there but Cabrera circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Cabrera.#T3#
Cabrera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Novak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Novak checks the leg kick.
Novak appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Novak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cabrera is trying to stand up here but Novak is controlling him well.
Novak is nestled in close to Cabrera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cabrera wants to get back to his feet.
#ES2#
Cabrera manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Novak keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Cabrera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Novak.
Cabrera prevents Novak from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Cabrera.
Novak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Novak wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cabrera scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cabrera has a couple of punches blocked by Novak.
Novak looking to throw knees to the head but Cabrera is blocking nicely.
Cabrera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cabrera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cabrera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Novak's efforts to push away.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with a shoulder strike.
Novak wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Novak tries a knee to the head but Cabrera blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Cabrera.
Novak goes for a takedown attempt but Cabrera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T5#
Donk. Cabrera catches Novak right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#Novak is rocked!
Novak looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cabrera lands a brutal head kick. Novak looks out on his feet and Cabrera throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Heraclio Cabrera!
An out of breath Heraclio Cabrera 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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