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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Sabonis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps St Regis 's head backwards.
Sabonis connects with an inside leg kick.
Sabonis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sabonis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
St Regis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sabonis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
St Regis shoots in but Sabonis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sabonis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Sabonis moves into range and clinches up with St Regis .
Sabonis working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Sabonis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sabonis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabonis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
St Regis shoots in looking for a takedown. Sabonis tries to sprawl out of it but St Regis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sabonis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sabonis looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Sabonis.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sabonis.
No luck with that takedown attempt from St Regis .
Sabonis feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tikuana St Regis . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabonis lands a slapping body shot.
Sabonis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
St Regis misses with a takedown attempt - Sabonis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A shot to the liver by Sabonis. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sabonis!
A head kick misses from Sabonis.
Sabonis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sabonis throws a series of strikes that have St Regis backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabonis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed St Regis momentarily.
#CL2#
Sabonis clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Sabonis has clasped his hands together around St Regis 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
St Regis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
St Regis is breathing heavily.
Sabonis slows the pace down in half guard.
Sabonis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
St Regis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sabonis works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Sabonis wants to finish this one by submission but St Regis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sabonis.
Sabonis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
St Regis throws a strike from the bottom but Sabonis uses the opportunity to take his back.#T4##SUB2#
Sabonis has got one arm under St Regis 's chin. This could be trouble... St Regis trying to control the other hand but Sabonis gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, St Regis has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arvydas Sabonis!
Arvydas Sabonis spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Sabonis clinches up against the cage.
Carboni is trying to break free.
Sabonis lands a body punch.
Sabonis working aggressively here.
#BC#
Sabonis breaks the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sabonis.
Sabonis tries a head kick but it misses.
Sabonis tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Carboni misses.
Carboni scores with a nice right hand.
Sabonis throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Carboni counters by clinching up. #BC#
Sabonis breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carboni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sabonis throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Carboni moves into the clinch.
Carboni is trying to force a seperation but Sabonis has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabonis. #T1##TD#
Sabonis is trying to trip Carboni. He has hold of a leg but Carboni is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sabonis persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabonis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sabonis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sabonis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Carboni keeping moving, preventing Sabonis from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sabonis controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sabonis throws a head kick that half lands.
Sabonis throws a wild body kick that Carboni sees coming a mile off.
Carboni is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Carboni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carboni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sabonis.
Sabonis misses with a looping left.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sabonis. Carboni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arvydas Sabonis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carboni avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A countering left hand to the body from Carboni misses.
Sabonis misses with a wild combination.
Sabonis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sabonis ducks under a wild hook from Carboni.
Carboni scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Arvydas Sabonis has been cut.
Sabonis tries to clinch there but Carboni circles away.
Sabonis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carboni on the side of the head.
Carboni throws a big shot that misses.
Sabonis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carboni at a distance.
Sabonis misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Carboni counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sabonis! Carboni lets Sabonis back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Sabonis is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Sabonis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T4#
Sabonis throws out a leg kick but Carboni moves out of range and Sabonis only half commits.
Carboni with the counter takedown but Sabonis avoids it easily.
Sabonis throws a head kick that misses.
Sabonis throws the left hand but Carboni avoids the punch easily.
Carboni looks to score with a jab to the body but Sabonis is just out of range.
Sabonis tries to clinch but Carboni moves out of range. #KD2#
Carboni drops Sabonis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sabonis looks back up at him and smiles so Carboni waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Sabonis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sabonis throws a series of punches but Carboni avoids them all with ease.
Sabonis seems to have got his legs back now.
Carboni throws a hook but Sabonis avoids it easily.
Sabonis throws a right hand that misses
and Carboni 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 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cosmo Carboni!
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Event:
Return of Kings
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Sabonis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sabonis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mattos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sabonis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mattos throws out the jab.
Mattos seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mattos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sabonis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sabonis blocks a jab.
Mattos throws an overhand right that lands on Sabonis's shoulder, as Sabonis tries to avoid the shot.
Mattos misses with a wild body shot.
Mattos is looking to slow Sabonis down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Sabonis closes the distance and pushes Mattos back into the cage.
Sabonis misses with a punch on the inside.
Mattos taking a breather.
Sabonis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mattos .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mattos is stalling here.
Sabonis wants to stall.
Sabonis swings wildly with an uppercut but Mattos uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Mattos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Sabonis fails to land.
Mattos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mattos has Sabonis pushed against the cage.
Sabonis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabonis.
Sabonis misses with some punches.
Sabonis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sabonis throws a punch but it's blocked by Mattos .
Mattos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sabonis lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Mattos to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Moyses Mattos .
Mattos scores with a push kick.
Mattos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sabonis throws out the jab.
Sabonis clobbers Mattos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mattos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sabonis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sabonis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sabonis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mattos . That one must have hurt.
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!
Mattos misses with an uppercut. Sabonis saw that one coming.#T3#
Sabonis looks to clinch
and Mattos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mattos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mattos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sabonis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mattos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mattos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sabonis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sabonis slips under a jab from Mattos .
Sloppy strikes from Mattos . Those never looked like landing.
Sabonis misses with a body shot.
Mattos misses with a body punch
and Sabonis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mattos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mattos cracks Sabonis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mattos looks to land a right hand but Sabonis moved out of range.
Sabonis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mattos checks a low kick from Sabonis.
Mattos is looking to clinch.
Sabonis wants to counter the offense by Mattos and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Mattos misses with a hook. Sabonis ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Mattos instigates a clinch.
Sabonis tries to circle away but Mattos has him pinned against the cage.
Sabonis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mattos 's elbow.
Sabonis taking a breather.
Sabonis being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabonis.
Mattos is stalling here.
Sabonis lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moyses Mattos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mattos lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Sabonis misses the target.
Mattos throws a good cross that connects.
Sabonis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mattos .
Mattos throws a shot to the body.
Moyses Mattos is winning the standup battle so far.
Mattos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sabonis can pounce on him.
Mattos lands with an overhand left.
Mattos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sabonis takes one to the chin there.
Mattos lands a nice shot that snaps Sabonis's head back.
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!
Mattos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mattos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mattos looks to throw the jab but Sabonis is out of range.
Mattos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That kick from Mattos tenderised Sabonis's leg. Sabonis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sabonis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Mattos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Mattos lands a jab to Sabonis's midsection.
Arvydas Sabonis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabonis is breathing heavily.
Sabonis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sabonis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mattos .
Sabonis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sabonis blocks a jab.
Mattos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sabonis throws a low kick, looking for Mattos 's leg but Mattos calmly moves out of range.
Sabonis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mattos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD#
Mattos sends Sabonis crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mattos is motioning to the referee to let Sabonis up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Sabonis is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mattos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sabonis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sabonis is still on wobbly legs! Can Mattos finish him?
Mattos drops Sabonis with a naaaaasty hook - Sabonis is in real trouble here! Mattos dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moyses Mattos !
Moyses Mattos retains his super heavyweight title!
Moyses Mattos gave a mention to Revolution Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
UVT 371: Round IV
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1#
That kick from Sabonis tenderised Kharitonov's leg. Kharitonov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sabonis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kharitonov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sabonis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kharitonov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A left and a right from Kharitonov both land. Nice combination.
Sabonis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kharitonov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kharitonov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sabonis has time to react.
Kharitonov misses with a body shot.
Sabonis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sabonis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sabonis throws a shot from downtown. Kharitonov moves away and avoids it.
Sabonis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kharitonov takes a step back to recover.
Sabonis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabonis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kharitonov's sensitive parts.
Sabonis lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Kharitonov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sabonis moves away from the strike by Kharitonov.
Sabonis is looking to counter punch.
Sabonis cracks Kharitonov with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Boris Kharitonov has been cut.
Kharitonov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sabonis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sabonis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kharitonov's sensitive parts.
Nice straight punches there by Sabonis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sabonis.
Kharitonov throws a shot to the body.
Sabonis lunges at Kharitonov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kharitonov's hand.
Some wild striking there from Sabonis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharitonov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sabonis drops his hands momentarily and Kharitonov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Sabonis works the jab nicely.
Sabonis feints and then cracks Kharitonov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kharitonov down.
Kharitonov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kharitonov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sabonis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sabonis.
Sabonis throws a shot to the body.
Kharitonov looks winded!
Sabonis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kharitonov.#KD#
Sabonis lands a high kick to the side of Kharitonov's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Sabonis dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC#
Kharitonov is rocked!
Sabonis advances position into side control!
Kharitonov is still in real trouble! Can Sabonis finish him?
Sabonis just content to control the position.
Sabonis works to advance to full mount. Kharitonov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sabonis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sabonis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU#
Sabonis get's back to his feet.
Kharitonov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sabonis can pounce on him.
That kick from Sabonis tenderised Kharitonov's leg. Kharitonov is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Kharitonov is holding his hands too far apart here. Sabonis throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Kharitonov is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arvydas Sabonis!
Arvydas Sabonis was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
UVT 365: Mattos vs Wha 3
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Rugowski is looking to land body kicks.
Rugowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sabonis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rugowski throws a sloppy head kick and Sabonis moves out of range easily.
Sabonis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Sabonis.
Sabonis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Rugowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sabonis ducks under a wild hook from Rugowski.
A lazy left from Sabonis finds it's target.
Sabonis scores with a jab.
Sabonis throws a sloppy head kick and Rugowski moves out of range easily.
Sabonis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rugowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Sabonis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rugowski.
Sabonis throws a right hand that Rugowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Rugowski also avoids with ease.
Sabonis misses with the combination.
Sabonis avoids the head kick by Rugowski.
#T1#
Rugowski misses with a head kick.
Rugowski 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.
Sabonis misses with the combination.
Sabonis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sabonis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sabonis connects with a solid leg kick.
Sabonis lands a nice shot that snaps Rugowski's head back.
Sabonis staying out of range there.
Sabonis throws a big counter combination but Rugowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rugowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sabonis tries to work over Rugowski's front leg with a kick but Rugowski checks it.
Sabonis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rugowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sabonis blocks a head kick by Rugowski.
Sabonis just misses with a punch to the body.
Rugowski wants to counter with a clinch but Sabonis pushes him away.
Jab, jab by Rugowski - just one landing.
Rugowski blocks a head kick by Sabonis.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Sabonis has managed to clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Rugowski breaks the clinch.
Sabonis defending well as Rugowski loads up on a big left hand.
Sabonis connects with a looping right hand.
Sabonis cracks Rugowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sabonis looks to score with a jab to the body but Rugowski is just out of range.
Sabonis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rugowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rugowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sabonis.
Sabonis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sabonis lunges at Rugowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rugowski's hand.
Sabonis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rugowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Rugowski has Sabonis up against the cage in a clinch.
Rugowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabonis pushes Rugowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rugowski fails to land.
Sabonis blocking some punches.
Sabonis tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3#
Sabonis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rugowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Sabonis has double underhooks.
Sabonis stalling against the cage.
A hook to the body from Rugowski.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sabonis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sabonis working aggressively here.
Sabonis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rugowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Rugowski misses with the head strike.
Sabonis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rugowski.#BC#
Sabonis manages to break the clinch.
Sabonis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rugowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rugowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Rugowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rugowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sabonis backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Arvydas Sabonis has been cut.
Rugowski tries to move into range but Sabonis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabonis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rugowski throws out the jab.
Sabonis walks into a left hand.
Sabonis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rugowski scores with a sloppy right hand. Sabonis should have avoided that one.
Rugowski misses with a looping right.
Rugowski throws a head kick that misses.
Sabonis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rugowski tests Sabonis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sabonis throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sabonis moves away from the strike by Rugowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arvydas Sabonis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arvydas Sabonis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sabonis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arvydas Sabonis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabonis throws a leg kick which misses Rugowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Rugowski tries to avoid it.
Sabonis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sabonis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sabonis tries to clinch there but Rugowski circles away.
Rugowski follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sabonis throws a push kick but Rugowski slaps the foot to one side.
Sabonis sets himself, and Rugowski steps forward looking for the clinch! Sabonis avoids it this time.
Sabonis throws a head kick that misses
and Rugowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Sabonis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rugowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sabonis lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Rugowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Rugowski does no damage.
Rugowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sabonis moves away.
Rugowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sabonis was well out of range. Poor timing from Rugowski.
Rugowski misses with a leg kick
and Sabonis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rugowski throws a series of punches but Sabonis avoids them all with ease.
Rugowski takes one on the button.#T1#
Rugowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sabonis circles away quickly and effectively.
Rugowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sabonis.
Rugowski misses with a wild body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sabonis!
Sabonis scores with a sloppy right hand. Rugowski should have avoided that one.
Sabonis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rugowski in his tracks.
Sabonis swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rugowski! But no joy.
Rugowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sabonis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rugowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sabonis counters with a left right combination that sends Rugowski crashing to the mat - Sabonis wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Rugowski out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arvydas Sabonis!
In his post fight interview, Arvydas Sabonis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
UVT 362: Mattos vs Adrian
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Tango is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sabonis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sabonis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tango will feel that in the morning.#CL2#
Tango closes the distance and clinches.
Tango is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sabonis is defending well for now.
Tango blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabonis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sabonis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sabonis throws a punch but it's blocked by Tango.
Tango holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sabonis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tango scores a nice knee to the body.
Tango doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sabonis controlling the action here for a moment.
Sabonis has Tango pushed against the cage.#T1#
Sabonis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sabonis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sabonis digs a right hand into Tango's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tango's gas tank.
A short right from Sabonis.
Tango lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sabonis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sabonis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sabonis misses with some punches.
Tango content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sabonis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sabonis avoiding damage as Tango throws knees to the body.
Tango lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sabonis backwards.
Sabonis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabonis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Sabonis throws a punch but it's blocked by Tango.
Tango lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Sabonis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tango uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sabonis.
Tango moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tango blocks a low kick nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tango.
Tango is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Tango closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tango tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sabonis avoids it.
Tango content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tango crunches a lovely knee into Sabonis's ribcage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tango.
Tango controlling the action here for a moment.
Tango throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sabonis is breathing heavily.
Tango stalling against the cage.
#T3#
Sabonis being controlled against the cage.
Tango continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Tango scores with a knee to the head.
Tango stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tango taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wango Tango.
A good leg kick by Tango.
Tango moves in looking to clinch but Sabonis pushes him off.
Tango takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tango avoids the body shot from Sabonis.
Tango tries to clinch but Sabonis moves out of range.
Sabonis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sabonis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tango manages to avoid it.
Tango throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like Arvydas Sabonis has been cut.
Tango takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Tango moves in looking to clinch but Sabonis pushes him off.
Sabonis throwing a counter right hand but Tango manages to avoid it.
Tango slips under a jab.
Tango moves out of range of the strikes.
Tango lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tango looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sabonis throws a sloppy head kick and Tango moves out of range easily.
As Sabonis backs off Tango throws a huge counter combo but Sabonis manages to avoid it all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Tango closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tango as Sabonis tries to tie him up.
Tango slows down the pace here.
Tango lands a knee to the body.
Sabonis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sabonis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tango misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sabonis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wango Tango will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arvydas Sabonis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sabonis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tango manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tango is looking to clinch but Sabonis is avoiding it.
Arvydas Sabonis is winning the standup battle so far.
Tango scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tango is looking to clinch.
Sabonis swats away the attempt to clinch by Tango.
Sabonis throwing a counter right hand but Tango manages to avoid it.
Sabonis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tango is stalling here.
#BC#
Sabonis manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabonis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tango throws a leg kick but Sabonis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sabonis misses with an uppercut. Tango saw that one coming.
Tango tries to clinch up but Sabonis circles away and keeps his distance.
Sabonis lands with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tango looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Tango tries to clinch but Sabonis is having none of it.
Wango Tango is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Tango rushes Sabonis and presses him up against the cage.
Tango scores with a knee to the head.
Sabonis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tango manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sabonis avoids the elbow strike from Tango, against the cage.
Tango lands with a short shot to the head.
Tango misses with the head strike.
Sabonis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tango backwards.
Sabonis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Sabonis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tango steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabonis.#CL2#
Tango closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Tango wants to stall.
Tango pushes Sabonis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tango throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sabonis blocks it with crossed arms.
Tango lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tango lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wango Tango seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tango looking to slow down the pace here.
Sabonis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tangos head.
Tango is pushing Sabonis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tango stalling.
Tango landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tango lands a hook that snaps the head of Sabonis backwards. #BC#
Sabonis breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Sabonis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tango wants to clinch
and Sabonis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sabonis scores with a hook to the body. Tango takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sabonis throws a hook but Tango blocks it.
Sabonis lands a leg kick that knocks Tango off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Tango closes the distance and clinches.
Tango misses with a punch to the body.
Tango is trying to stall.
Tango lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Tango - that landed with a thud.
Tango lands an uppercut.
Tango missing with knees to the body.
Tango dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sabonis misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Tango lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sabonis backwards.
Tango lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tango's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sabonis is trying to push Tango away but Tango has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tango unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sabonis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tango holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sabonis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tango has Sabonis pushed against the cage.
Tango lands a knee to the head.
Tango lands a damaging elbow.
Sabonis pushes Tango back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wango Tango showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arvydas Sabonis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Tango moves into the clinch successfully.
Tango prevents a body shot from Sabonis.
Tango is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sabonis is defending well for now.
Tango scores a nice knee to the body.
Tango dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tango takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tango lands a hook that snaps the head of Sabonis backwards. #KD2#
Tango drops Sabonis with a big knee straight up the middle! Sabonis is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Sabonis is rocked!
Tango has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Tango takes the fight into the clinch.
Oh Sabonis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Tango throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sabonis blocks it with crossed arms.
Sabonis seems to have got his legs back now.
Tango lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sabonis backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Sabonis fails to land.
Sabonis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Sabonis.
#T1#
Tango lands a nice knee to the body.
Tango landing knees to the body.
Tango controlling the position using the Thai clinch, unloads with a massive knee! Boom! He's out cold and slumps to the floor against the cage! I can't wait to see the slow motion replay of that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Wango Tango!
Wango Tango really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GREEN!160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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