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Event:
BFT-490
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Di Vaio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crash.
Crash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Di Vaio dives in and grabs Crash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crash pushes down on Di Vaio's head and hops out.#CL#
Di Vaio has Crash up against the cage in a clinch.
Di Vaio holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Di Vaio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crashs head.
Crash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Di Vaio's elbow.
Di Vaio throws an elbow but it misses.
Crash is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Vaio lands with a light punch inside.
Crash gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crash holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Crash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Crash misses with a looping left.
Di Vaio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Di Vaio misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Crash misses.
That kick from Crash tenderised Di Vaio's leg. Di Vaio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Di Vaio shoots in for a double leg but Crash sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crash appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crash avoids the body shot from Di Vaio.
Crash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crash displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Di Vaio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filippo Di Vaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crash throws a right and a left that Di Vaio avoids nicely.
Di Vaio takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bone Crash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crash takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Di Vaio digs a good body shot into Crash's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Di Vaio. Those never looked like landing.
Crash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bone Crash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crash walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Good leg kick by Crash there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crash moves forwards but Di Vaio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Di Vaio or perhaps it was just good defense by Crash, which made it look bad.
Di Vaio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crash counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crash takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crash chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid body kick from Crash.
The fighters circling - Di Vaio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Di Vaio with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crash throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crash turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Di Vaio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crash swivels and escapes.
Crash lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3##TD#
Di Vaio gets a double leg takedown into Crash's guard.
Di Vaio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crash wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Di Vaio tries to free his leg and advance position but Crash is retaining full guard.
Di Vaio trying to control but Crash is working from the bottom.
Crash is pulling down on Di Vaio's head to control his posture.
Di Vaio looking to pass the guard.
Crash can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Di Vaio controls the pace.#T4##SU#
Di Vaio gets to his feet - Crash follows without any prompting. #KD2#
Crash lands a big head kick that sends Di Vaio tumbling to the mat! Crash takes a step backwards and waves Di Vaio back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Di Vaio 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!
A good leg kick by Crash.
Oh Di Vaio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Di Vaio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Crash. That one must have hurt.
Crash fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Di Vaio.
Crash misses with a double jab.
Di Vaio looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Di Vaio throws a head kick that misses.
Crash lands a lovely overhand right.
Crash lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Di Vaio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Di Vaio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crash avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crash throws a head kick that misses.
Crash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crash lands a big head kick that sends Di Vaio to the canvas! Crash follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bone Crash!
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Event:
BFT-487: Po vs Kermode
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Di Vaio slips a straight right by Edgar.
Di Vaio missing with a left hand there. Edgar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Di Vaio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Edgar connects with a looping right hand.
Di Vaio shoots and misses
and Edgar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A bone on bone clash there as Di Vaio blocks the leg kick.
Edgar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Di Vaio counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab from Edgar.#ROC#
Di Vaio is rocked!
Di Vaio misses with a shot to the body
and Edgar counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Di Vaio falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frankie Edgar!
Frankie Edgar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
BFT-479
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Di Vaio looks for the body kick but Mellia saw that one coming.
Mellia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Di Vaio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mellia.
Di Vaio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Di Vaio wants to clinch up but Mellia keeps it at a distance.
Di Vaio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Di Vaio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mellia finds it's way round the side to connect with Di Vaio's head.
Di Vaio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Di Vaio lands a lovely overhand right.
Parvati Mellia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Di Vaio drives through with a takedown into Mellia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Di Vaio is stalling in the full guard.
Di Vaio prevents Mellia from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Di Vaio is stalling in the full guard.
Di Vaio stops Mellia from standing up.
Di Vaio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mellia wants to stand up but Di Vaio is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Di Vaio connects with a looping right hand.
Mellia lands a jab to the head.
Mellia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Di Vaio.
Di Vaio misses with a straight left. #T2#
Di Vaio misses with a takedown
and Mellia counters with a right hand to the body.
Mellia misses with a series of wild punches.
Mellia closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Di Vaio lands a head kick. Mellia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mellia throws a poor cross that misses
and Di Vaio counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mellia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Di Vaio. Di Vaio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mellia scores with the left hand. Di Vaio knows he should have avoided that one.
Di Vaio shoots in for a double leg but Mellia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Mellia takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Di Vaio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Mellia misses its intended target.
Mellia misses with a right hand
and Di Vaio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Mellia moves away from the strike by Di Vaio.
Mellia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Di Vaio ducks under a wild hook from Mellia.
Di Vaio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mellia.
Mellia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Di Vaio in his tracks.
Di Vaio fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filippo Di Vaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mellia scores with a one two! Di Vaio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#
Di Vaio is rocked!
Di Vaio throws a right hand that misses
letting Mellia counter with a right hand.
Oh Di Vaio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Di Vaio gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Mellia gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Di Vaio is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Parvati Mellia!
A very excited looking Parvati Mellia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
BFT-473
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Wietrzny moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Di Vaio.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Di Vaio.
Di Vaio wants a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Wietrzny.
Wietrzny gets underhooks to prevent Di Vaio's takedown attempt.
Di Vaio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wietrzny avoiding damage as Di Vaio throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Di Vaio gets control of Wietrzny's arms and successfully pulls guard. Di Vaio will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wietrzny engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Di Vaio is pulling down on Wietrzny's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wietrzny avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wietrzny preventing the sweep. #T1#
Di Vaio throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Di Vaio striking off his back but it's not causing Wietrzny any problems.
Di Vaio pulls Wietrzny in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Wietrzny drives through and clinches with Di Vaio against the cage.
Di Vaio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wietrzny tries a body shot but Di Vaio blocks it.
Di Vaio can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filippo Di Vaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wietrzny lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wietrzny cracks Di Vaio with a nice body shot.
Di Vaio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Wietrzny swings wildly with an uppercut but Di Vaio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Di Vaio blocks a body shot from Wietrzny. #BC#
Di Vaio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Di Vaio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Di Vaio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Di Vaio controlling the pace.
Di Vaio wants to stand up but Wietrzny is controlling the position.
#SUB#
Di Vaio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wietrzny is just riding it out for now. Di Vaio eventually gives up the hold.
Di Vaio trying to control from Wietrzny's half guard. Wietrzny has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Di Vaio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wietrzny seems keen to control Di Vaio's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Di Vaio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Di Vaio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Di Vaio stands up over Wietrzny, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Di Vaio 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.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wietrzny pulls Di Vaio in to control the position.
Wietrzny is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Di Vaio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wietrzny works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wietrzny tests Di Vaio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wietrzny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Di Vaio manages to avoid it.
Di Vaio keeps the fight on the outside.
Wietrzny scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Di Vaio darts in looking for a takedown but Wietrzny gets double underhooks and turns Di Vaio into the cage. #TD2#
Wietrzny drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Di Vaio bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Di Vaio gets tackled into the cage by Wietrzny. Wietrzny maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Igor Wietrzny will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Di Vaio shoots in for a takedown but Wietrzny shows good takedown defense.
Di Vaio avoids the body shot from Wietrzny.
Wietrzny's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wietrzny duly obliges.
Di Vaio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wietrzny is fending him off so far but Di Vaio persists. Nope, Wietrzny circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Di Vaio drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wietrzny is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Di Vaio postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Vaio wants to pass the guard but Wietrzny is keeping the position.
Di Vaio is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Di Vaio trying to control the position from guard on top but Wietrzny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Di Vaio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Di Vaio preventing the sweep.
Di Vaio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wietrzny swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Di Vaio appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Di Vaio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Di Vaio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wietrzny manages to avoid it.
Wietrzny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Di Vaio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wietrzny lands with an uppercut that bounces Di Vaio off the cage and back into range.
Wietrzny leaves Di Vaio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filippo Di Vaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Wietrzny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Di Vaio swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Wietrzny closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Di Vaio did well to prevent Wietrzny getting side control.
Wietrzny tries to pass to full mount but Di Vaio defends it. #SUB2#
Wietrzny is looking for a kimura but Di Vaio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wietrzny to get the leverage.
Wietrzny wants to pass to mount but Di Vaio is defending the position.
Wietrzny stalling.
Di Vaio trying to control from the bottom.
Di Vaio is trying to get back to full guard.
Filippo Di Vaio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Wietrzny with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Di Vaio gets back to full guard.
Wietrzny looking to pass the guard.
Di Vaio wants to stand up but Wietrzny is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Di Vaio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Di Vaio there.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Di Vaio closes the distance and clinches up with Wietrzny, looking for a takedown. Di Vaio pushes Wietrzny against the cage but Wietrzny circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wietrzny enables Di Vaio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wietrzny manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wietrzny wants to sweep but no luck.
Wietrzny keeping full guard, as Di Vaio tries to pass.
Wietrzny is pulling down on Di Vaio's head to control his posture.
Di Vaio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Igor Wietrzny will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Di Vaio misses with a hook.#TD2#
Di Vaio gets caught flat footed, as Wietrzny shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Di Vaio controls Wietrzny momentarily but Wietrzny frees himself.
Wietrzny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Di Vaio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wietrzny controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wietrzny trying to control the position from guard on top but Di Vaio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Di Vaio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wietrzny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Di Vaio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Di Vaio holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wietrzny swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Di Vaio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Di Vaio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wietrzny has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Di Vaio seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wietrzny can turn it around.#T2#
Di Vaio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wietrzny lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Igor Wietrzny seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wietrzny misses with some punches.
Di Vaio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wietrzny throws a head punch that misses.
Wietrzny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Wietrzny turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wietrzny manages to end up in side control.
Di Vaio wants to control but Wietrzny postures up.
Di Vaio sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Di Vaio wants to get back to full guard.
Di Vaio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wietrzny is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Di Vaio tries to roll over but Wietrzny keeps him under control.
Wietrzny is trying to control. Di Vaio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Igor Wietrzny is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wietrzny performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Di Vaio is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Super SmashBros., so we'll see if he gets out of it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Di Vaio fails with the takedown.
Igor Wietrzny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wietrzny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Di Vaio.#CL2#
Wietrzny clinches up against the cage.
Di Vaio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wietrzny pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wietrzny scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wietrzny moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wietrzny scores with a hook to the body. Di Vaio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Filippo Di Vaio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wietrzny tries to close the distance and clinch but Di Vaio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wietrzny just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Di Vaio punishes Wietrzny's body with a nice straight punch.
Wietrzny throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2#
Wietrzny drives through and clinches with Di Vaio against the cage.
Di Vaio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Wietrzny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wietrzny winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Wietrzny!
Igor Wietrzny seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
BFT-467: Raekwon vs Kampmann 2
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Di Vaio moves in looking to clinch but Aoki pushes him off.
Aoki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Di Vaio throws a head kick but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice takedown defense from Aoki . No joy for Di Vaio on that attempt.
Di Vaio tries for a takedown but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aoki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Aoki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Di Vaio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aoki is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Di Vaio tries to bench press Aoki off him but Aoki keeps the position.
Aoki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Vaio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aoki 's best efforts.
Aoki prevents Di Vaio from standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Di Vaio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aoki 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. #T1#
Aoki 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Aoki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Di Vaio holds on and takes a little breather.
Aoki preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Aoki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Di Vaio wants to stand but Aoki is controlling the position.
Aoki won't allow Di Vaio to sweep him here.
Di Vaio trying to control the position.
Di Vaio wants to get back to his feet but Aoki is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Di Vaio enables Aoki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Di Vaio manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Di Vaio looking to control.
Di Vaio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Aoki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Di Vaio's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Di Vaio working a defensive guard but Aoki passes into half guard.
Aoki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Di Vaio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Aoki cracks Di Vaio with a solid left hand.
Aoki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Di Vaio wants to sweep but no luck.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Di Vaio keeps moving.
Di Vaio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU2#
Aoki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Di Vaio dives in for a single leg takedown but Aoki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filippo Di Vaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki cracks Di Vaio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4##TD#
Di Vaio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Aoki on his heels. He'll look to pass Aoki 's guard now, I'm sure.
Di Vaio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aoki pulls Di Vaio in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Di Vaio wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Di Vaio working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Aoki dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Di Vaio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Di Vaio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aoki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shinya Aoki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Di Vaio working a defensive guard here.
Aoki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More stalling from Aoki .
Di Vaio looking for a sweep. Not yet Di Vaio, not yet. #T1#
Di Vaio is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up.
Aoki 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Di Vaio or perhaps it was just good defense by Aoki , which made it look bad.
Di Vaio throws out a loose jab but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Di Vaio.
Aoki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Di Vaio.
Di Vaio misses with a two punch combination.
Aoki stuffs the takedown attempt from Di Vaio. Di Vaio gets slowly back to his feet.
Aoki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Di Vaio with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filippo Di Vaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Di Vaio misses the target. #KD2#
Aoki drops Di Vaio with a left and a right! Oh, Di Vaio is hurt - Aoki dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Di Vaio is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oh Di Vaio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aoki looks up at the clock and then as Di Vaio takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Aoki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Aoki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Di Vaio is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Di Vaio tries to bench press Aoki off him but Aoki keeps the position.
Di Vaio is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Di Vaio seems to have got his legs back now.
Aoki passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Di Vaio!
Aoki wants to control the pace but Di Vaio is squirming around nicely.
Di Vaio is bucking up trying to escape but Aoki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3##SUB2#
Aoki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Di Vaio is trying desperately to improve position.
Aoki wants to control the pace but Di Vaio is squirming around nicely.
Aoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Di Vaio is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Di Vaio tries to hold on but Aoki postures up.
Di Vaio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aoki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Di Vaio looks a forlorn figure.
Aoki controlling the position easily from mount.
Aoki raining down shots from the mount!
Di Vaio is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Aoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Di Vaio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aoki circles away.
Di Vaio misses with a jab to the body
and Aoki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aoki moves out of range of the body kick.
Shinya Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aoki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Di Vaio misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Aoki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Aoki working the ground and pound.
Di Vaio manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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#
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Di Vaio is working away from the top position though.
Aoki is not content to let Di Vaio control the position.#T1#
Aoki is pressing down on Di Vaio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Di Vaio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aoki holds on and takes a little breather.
Di Vaio chips away with some ground and pound.
Di Vaio wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Di Vaio won't allow Aoki to sweep him here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aoki 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#
Di Vaio taking some punishment here, with Aoki in his half guard.
Aoki working over Di Vaio with some ground and pound. Di Vaio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Di Vaio trying to hold on to Aoki 's head to control him but Aoki postures up.
Aoki throwing shots but Di Vaio is blocking nicely.
Di Vaio tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Aoki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Di Vaio wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but Di Vaio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shinya Aoki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Di Vaio is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki .
Aoki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aoki is trying to control. Di Vaio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aoki controlling the action here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Di Vaio controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Filippo Di Vaio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aoki wants to control but Di Vaio is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Di Vaio misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinya Aoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aoki 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinya Aoki !
Shinya Aoki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
BFT-461: Dufva vs Nitschke
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Kampmann scores with a nice right hand.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Kampmann has knocked Di Vaio down with a huge combo! Kampmann steps away and waves a wobbly Di Vaio back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Di Vaio is rocked!
Di Vaio throws out a loose jab but Kampmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Di Vaio is still on wobbly legs! Can Kampmann finish him?
Kampmann connects with a stiff jab that staggers Di Vaio - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Martin Kampmann!
Martin Kampmann decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
BFT-454
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Di Vaio misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Di Vaio.
Di Vaio looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Di Vaio backing away here, and Hopkins unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hopkins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Di Vaio explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Alex Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins throws a nice looking combination but Di Vaio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Hopkins backs away, Di Vaio returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Di Vaio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Di Vaio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Di Vaio misses with a hook to the body
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hopkins!
Hopkins looks to land a combination but Di Vaio avoids it well.
Di Vaio throwing a counter right hand but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the head.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Di Vaio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Di Vaio slips a jab from Hopkins.
Nice jab there from Di Vaio.
Di Vaio lands a jab to the head.
Di Vaio scores with a nice right hand.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Di Vaio.
Hopkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good work by Di Vaio as he checks the leg kick.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the body.
Di Vaio throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Di Vaio misses with a straight right.
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Hopkins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Di Vaio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ROC#
Hopkins is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Di Vaio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hopkins, up you get!
Hopkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Di Vaio finish him?
Crack! A monster head kick from Di Vaio and Hopkins falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Di Vaio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Filippo Di Vaio!
A relieved looking Filippo Di Vaio thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
BFT-449
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Alves scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Di Vaio 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.
Alves keeping full guard, as Di Vaio tries to pass. #SUB#
Alves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Di Vaio defends it easily.#SUB#
Alves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Di Vaio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Di Vaio wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Vaio stopping the sweep attempt from Alves.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alves is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Di Vaio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Di Vaio keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Di Vaio wants to stand but Alves is controlling the position.
Alves scoring with some ground and pound.
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Di Vaio is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Di Vaio is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Alves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Di Vaio's elbow.
Alves tries a body shot but Di Vaio blocks it.
#T2#
Alves struggles to land a body shot inside as Di Vaio controls his hands.
Alves takes an elbow to the temple.
Di Vaio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Di Vaio pulls Alves into guard.
Alves stands up over Di Vaio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Di Vaio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Di Vaio holds on and takes a little breather.
Alves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Di Vaio pulls Alves in to control the position.
Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Di Vaio has wrist control.
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Di Vaio blocks nicely.
Alves trying to control but Di Vaio is working from the bottom. #T3#
Di Vaio trying to control the position.
Di Vaio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alves connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Alves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Di Vaio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alves has managed to get both his arms back between Di Vaio's legs - danger averted.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Di Vaio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Di Vaio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4##SUB2#
Di Vaio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alves controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alves connects with a couple of short punches.
Alves being controlled here momentarily.
Alves stands up over Di Vaio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alves controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Di Vaio wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
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 Guilherme Alves will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Alves looking to score a takedown here. Di Vaio is defending well but Alves drives through and ends up in Di Vaio's guard.
Di Vaio has momentary wrist control but Alves slips an elbow through the middle.
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Di Vaio blocks nicely.
Alves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Di Vaio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Di Vaio's head.
Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Di Vaio.
Alves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Di Vaio can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Vaio keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Di Vaio pulls Alves in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Alves showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Di Vaio looking for a guillotine here but Alves defends easily.
Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Di Vaio pulls Alves in close to prevent any damage.
Di Vaio is looking to stand up but Alves isn't so interested in that idea.
Di Vaio keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Di Vaio's head.
Di Vaio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alves.
Alves postures up in Di Vaio's guard and throws a big left but Di Vaio blocks it.
Alves works over Di Vaio with some ground and pound from guard.
Di Vaio keeping full guard, as Alves tries to pass.
Alves won't allow Di Vaio to get back to his feet.
Di Vaio trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Alves'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.
Alves distracts Di Vaio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Alves controlling from the top position.
Di Vaio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alves's guard. #REVB#
Di Vaio 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.
We've been informed that Di Vaio has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves, not yet. #SUB#
Alves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Di Vaio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alves 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.
Alves trying to keep a closed guard but Di Vaio is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Alves throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Di Vaio escapes and throws Alves's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
Alves is being controlled here.
Alves tries to improve position but can't.
Alves manages to get back to half guard.
Di Vaio prevents Alves from improving his position.
Di Vaio trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Alves dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alves scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
Di Vaio is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Di Vaio misses with a body kick.
Di Vaio is still on wobbly legs! Can Alves finish him?
Alves throws a lazy body kick
and Di Vaio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Di Vaio closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alves did well to prevent Di Vaio getting side control.#SUB#
Alves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Di Vaio seems to have recovered his senses.
Di Vaio landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alves is looking to improve his position.
Alves trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Vaio trying to control the pace.
Alves is not content to let Di Vaio control the position.#T1#
Alves trying to control here.
#SUB#
Alves has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Di Vaio escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Di Vaio!
Alves manages to get back to half guard.
Di Vaio seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alves is looking for a sweep. Di Vaio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Di Vaio sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Di Vaio tries to pass to full mount but Alves defends it. #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.#SUB#
Alves actively working from the bottom here.
Alves is pressing down on Di Vaio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Di Vaio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Di Vaio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alves trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Di Vaio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Di Vaio has managed to get both his arms back between Alves's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Di Vaio stands up and waves to Alves to follow him. #T3#
Alves motions for Di Vaio to come forward. Alves throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Di Vaio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alves defends it nicely.
Di Vaio jabs at Alves's body.
Di Vaio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alves.
As Alves backs off Di Vaio throws a huge counter combo but Alves manages to avoid it all.
Di Vaio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alves.
Di Vaio fails to land with a series of punches.
Di Vaio lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Alves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Di Vaio sprawls well initially but Alves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alves is looking to advance position but Di Vaio won't allow it.
Di Vaio is staying active underneath Alves, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4##SUB2#
Di Vaio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alves pulls his head out easily.
Di Vaio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alves controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Filippo Di Vaio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alves stops Di Vaio from standing up.
Alves lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Di Vaio is looking for a triangle but Alves pushes his legs off easily.
Alves is working Di Vaio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filippo Di Vaio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alves has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Guilherme Alves!
Guilherme Alves really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Tokyo United Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
BFT-441: Pol vs Sturtsil
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Edgar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edgar moves out of range of the body kick.
Di Vaio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Di Vaio throws a body shot but no joy.
Edgar throws a leg kick but Di Vaio checks it.
Edgar cracks a nice hook into Di Vaio's ribs.
Di Vaio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Di Vaio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Di Vaio scores with a punch to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Di Vaio.
A big right from Edgar misses.
Edgar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Di Vaio misses with a double jab
and Edgar counters with a stiff right hand.
Edgar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Di Vaio.
Di Vaio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Edgar moves out of range as Di Vaio throws a body kick.
Di Vaio shoots in looking for a takedown. Edgar tries to sprawl out of it but Di Vaio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edgar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frankie Edgar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Di Vaio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Di Vaio tries a low kick but Edgar avoids it.
Di Vaio defending well as Edgar loads up on a big left hand.
Edgar motions for Di Vaio to come forward. Edgar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Edgar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Di Vaio throws out a loose jab but Edgar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Edgar.
Di Vaio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No joy there for Edgar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edgar misses with a low kick. #T2#
Di Vaio throws a head kick that Edgar semi-blocks.
#CUT#
It looks like Frankie Edgar has been cut.
Edgar looks to land a combination but Di Vaio avoids it well.
Di Vaio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edgar circles away quickly and effectively.
Di Vaio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Di Vaio looks to score with a jab to the body but Edgar is just out of range.
Di Vaio moves away from the strike by Edgar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edgar is looking to slow Di Vaio down with leg kicks.
Edgar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Di Vaio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edgar moves away.
Edgar throws an off balance right hand
and Di Vaio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edgar's knee momentarily.
Di Vaio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Di Vaio looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Di Vaio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Edgar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Di Vaio is rocked!#TD#
Di Vaio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Edgar has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Di Vaio has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Oh Di Vaio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Edgar tries to circle away but Di Vaio has him pinned against the cage.
Di Vaio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Edgar effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Di Vaio manages to break the clinch.
Di Vaio seems to have got his legs back now.
Edgar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Di Vaio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Edgar misses with a looping left.
Di Vaio misses with a kick to the body.
Edgar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Di Vaio.
Di Vaio lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Edgar rushes Di Vaio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Di Vaio is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filippo Di Vaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Edgar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Di Vaio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edgar pinned against the cage. Edgar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Edgar scores with a three punch combo!
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edgar moves out of range of the body kick from Di Vaio.
Edgar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edgar jabs Di Vaio right on the nose. Di Vaio blinks but takes it well.
Edgar drops Di Vaio with a huge uppercut! Di Vaio drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Edgar is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Edgar!
During a confident post fight interview, Frankie Edgar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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