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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Moon scores with a jab to the head.
Moon throws a looping overhand right but Ciprianni ducks down to avoid it.
Moon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ciprianni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ciprianni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moon throws a body punch but Ciprianni moves out of range.
Moon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moon throws a body punch but Ciprianni moves out of range. #CL#
Ciprianni fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moon, pushing him back against the cage.
Ciprianni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moon misses with a body punch.
Moon is pushing Ciprianni up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Moon tries to throw a body punch but Ciprianni avoids it by throwing Moon back against the cage. #TD#
Ciprianni is trying to trip Moon. He has hold of a leg but Moon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ciprianni persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Ciprianni postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ciprianni, into his guard. #REVB##T1#
Ciprianni keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
Ciprianni working a defensive guard here.
Moon is looking to work some ground and pound but Ciprianni has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon looking to sit in guard and control but Ciprianni gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ciprianni stays in close to Moon's body and controls the position.
Ciprianni trying to control but Moon is working from the bottom.
Ciprianni controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Moon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moon being controlled here, momentarily.
Ciprianni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moon is keeping the position for now.
Ciprianni controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Moon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ciprianni is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Ciprianni tries to free his leg and advance position but Moon is retaining full guard.
Moon wants to sweep but no luck.
Ciprianni trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciprianni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ciprianni wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moon slips under a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Ciprianni as Moon shoots in.
Moon misses with a series of wild punches.
Moon closes the distance and clinches up with Ciprianni, looking for a takedown. Moon pushes Ciprianni against the cage but Ciprianni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ciprianni moves out of range of the strikes.
Ciprianni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moon under the eye.
Monsun Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Ciprianni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moon.
Moon misses with a left hand #TD#
and Ciprianni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moon's guard.
Moon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moon trying to keep a closed guard but Ciprianni is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Moon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ciprianni defends it easily.
Ciprianni wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moon pulls Ciprianni in close to prevent any damage.
Ciprianni works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Ciprianni dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ciprianni stuffs the takedown.
Ciprianni tries to counter with a takedown but Moon is quick to defend against it.
Moon lands with a hook. Ciprianni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ciprianni moves away from the strike by Moon.
Moon tries a head kick but it misses.
Ciprianni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ciprianni stuffs the takedown.
Ciprianni lands with an overhand left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moon.
Ciprianni drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moon sprawls and moves away.
Danny Ciprianni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monsun Moon.
Moon slips a straight right by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moon throws out the jab.
Ciprianni feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Ciprianni counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Moon!
Danny Ciprianni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moon prevents Ciprianni from improving position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moon tries to improve position but can't.
Ciprianni wants to control but Moon is keeping him busy.
Ciprianni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moon can do to turn this around?
Ciprianni controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Ciprianni has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Moon!
Moon throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ciprianni looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ciprianni looking to control but Moon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ciprianni takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee warns Moon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ciprianni controlling the position easily from mount.
Moon tries to lock up and control but Ciprianni gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Ciprianni sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ciprianni looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moon gets back to half guard.
Ciprianni looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ciprianni sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ciprianni trying to control the action but Moon is working from the bottom. #T3#
Moon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Moon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moon.
Ciprianni slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ciprianni won't allow Moon to sweep him here.
Ciprianni trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moon controls Ciprianni momentarily but Ciprianni frees himself.
Ciprianni's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Moon trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ciprianni is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moon sizes up Ciprianni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Ciprianni misses.
Moon cracks Ciprianni with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Moon 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.
Ciprianni keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
Ciprianni wants to sweep here but Moon controlling him for the moment.
Ciprianni seems keen to control Moon's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Danny Ciprianni will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Moon swinging wildly here.
Moon misses with a looping right.
Ciprianni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Moon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ciprianni circles away quickly and effectively.
Moon shoots in but Ciprianni avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moon closes the distance and clinches up with Ciprianni, looking for a takedown. Moon pushes Ciprianni against the cage but Ciprianni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ciprianni shoots in for a takedown but Moon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Moon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ciprianni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Moon misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Moon dives in and scores a takedown into Ciprianni's guard.
Moon pushes down on Ciprianni's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Moon is looking to advance position but Ciprianni won't allow it.
Ciprianni wants to improve his position but Moon is controlling well.
Moon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moon is stalling here. Ciprianni is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Moon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ciprianni has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Moon seems a little lost for a moment, as Ciprianni dominates the positioning.
Ciprianni tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moon's legs. #SUB#
Ciprianni tries for a kimura but Moon is defending well.
Danny Ciprianni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Moon tries to bench press Ciprianni off him but Ciprianni keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ciprianni tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ciprianni remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Moon is not content to let Ciprianni control the position. #T3#
Ciprianni taking a breather here.
Ciprianni tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moon's legs.
Moon tries to improve position but can't.
Ciprianni is looking to take a break and control but Moon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Ciprianni politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ciprianni prefers to stall for the moment though.
Moon manages to get back to half guard.
Moon is trying to control but can't.
Moon keeping hold of Ciprianni's head, controlling as best he can.
Ciprianni trying to control the pace. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ciprianni is thwarting Moon's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Moon goes for a double leg but Ciprianni avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ciprianni continues to drive forward.
Danny Ciprianni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monsun Moon.
Ciprianni moves out of range of the strikes.
Ciprianni throws a hook to the side of Moon's head but Moon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moon cracks Ciprianni with a right hand to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Ciprianni blocks the leg kick.
Monsun Moon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ciprianni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moon.
Moon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ciprianni changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monsun Moon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ciprianni 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Ciprianni!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez throws a one two combo.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Ciprianni ducks under and follows up with a left that Ciprianni also avoids with ease.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Ciprianni avoids nicely.
Sanchez throws a hook but Ciprianni blocks it.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Ciprianni takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Ciprianni avoids it well. #CL2#
Ciprianni moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Ciprianni turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprianni.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Ciprianni gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sanchez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ciprianni sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sanchez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blackscar Fitness that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ciprianni wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T1#
Sanchez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ciprianni fails to advance to Sanchez's back.
Ciprianni takes Sanchez's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sanchez is in trouble.
Sanchez is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Ciprianni is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sanchez tries to break free.
Well, with Ciprianni on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sanchez is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Ciprianni looking to break Sanchez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sanchez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ciprianni will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ciprianni keeps control of the position as Sanchez tries to break free.
#T2#
Ciprianni biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sanchez trying to get back to his feet but Ciprianni is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ciprianni biding his time, controlling Sanchez.
Let's hope that Ciprianni has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Sanchez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sanchez's body.
Sanchez wants to escape the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to defend against the choke here but Ciprianni has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Ciprianni Tightens the hold and Sanchez taps out furiously! Ciprianni displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danny Ciprianni!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Lyfe misses with a straight left.
Lyfe throws a low kick but Ciprianni avoids it.
Lyfe throws out a leg kick but Ciprianni moves out of range and Lyfe only half commits.
Ciprianni slips a jab from Lyfe.
Ciprianni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lyfe moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lyfe.
Ciprianni lands an overhand right.
Ciprianni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ciprianni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ciprianni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lyfe looks to land a left hand but Ciprianni moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Lyfe misses.
Ciprianni tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ciprianni throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lyfe was covering up waiting for the punch and Ciprianni finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ciprianni not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ciprianni wants to pass the guard but Lyfe is keeping the position.#T1#
Ciprianni sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Ciprianni has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ciprianni throws a jab when Lyfe was well out of range.
Lyfe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lyfe throws a lazy right hand but Ciprianni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lyfe.
Lyfe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ciprianni.
Ciprianni swings widly with a right hand
and Lyfe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lyfe throws a leg kick that misses.
Ciprianni shoots in but no luck this time.
Good shot there by Lyfe.
Lyfe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lyfe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lyfe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
A jab from Lyfe does it's job there.
Ciprianni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Ciprianni clinches up with Lyfe and pushes him back against the cage.
Lyfe trying to land knees to the body.
Lyfe gets through Ciprianni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lyfe blocks a body shot from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ciprianni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lyfe trying to land knees to the body.
Lyfe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lyfe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ciprianni.
Lyfe misses with a knee to the head.
Ciprianni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ciprianni scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lyfe blocking some punches.
Lyfe working Ciprianni over with knees to the body.
Lyfe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ciprianni avoiding damage as Lyfe throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Ciprianni pushes Lyfe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lyfe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ciprianni is defending well for now.
Lyfe misses with a knee to the head.
Ciprianni displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lyfe up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ciprianni.
A short left from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni managing to block the knees to the body from Lyfe.
A short right from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ciprianni managing to block the knees to the body from Lyfe.
Ciprianni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lyfe landing knees to the head.
Lyfe tries a body shot but Ciprianni blocks it.
Ciprianni lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyfe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ciprianni is defending well for now.
Ciprianni struggles to land a body shot inside as Lyfe controls his hands.
Lyfe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ciprianni.
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 Manu Lyfe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lyfe connects with a single shot there.
Ciprianni throws a body punch but Lyfe moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lyfe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ciprianni moves out of range of the leg kick from Lyfe.#CL2#
Ciprianni pushes Lyfe up against the cage in a clinch.
Ciprianni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Ciprianni.
Lyfe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ciprianni wants to take the fight to the mat but Lyfe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lyfe missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lyfe.
Lyfe looking to throw knees to the head but Ciprianni is blocking nicely.
Lyfe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni avoiding damage as Lyfe throws knees to the body.
Lyfe scores with a knee to the head.
Ciprianni takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lyfe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ciprianni is defending well for now.
Lyfe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciprianni drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lyfe pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
Ciprianni swings widly with a right hand
and Lyfe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lyfe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lyfe scores with a nice head shot.
Ciprianni moves forwards but Lyfe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ciprianni fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Manu Lyfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Ciprianni.
Lyfe misses with the combination.
Manu Lyfe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lyfe throws the kick towards the body but Ciprianni avoids it.
And Ciprianni tries to counter it with a takedown but Lyfe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lyfe misses with the combination.
Lyfe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni scores with a nice strike.
Manu Lyfe is winning the standup battle so far.
Ciprianni looks to land a right hand but Lyfe moved out of range.
Ciprianni looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ciprianni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Ciprianni scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyfe cracks the inside of Ciprianni's front leg.
Lyfe dips to his left and cracks Ciprianni with an uppercut!
Lyfe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lyfe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ciprianni circles away quickly and effectively.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lyfe, right into the meat.
Lyfe connects with an inside leg kick.
Ciprianni throws a series of punches but Lyfe moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Lyfe misses the target.
Lyfe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lyfe throws a hook but Ciprianni avoids it easily.
Lyfe throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Lyfe misses.
Lyfe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cipriannis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lyfe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ciprianni.
Lyfe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ciprianni can do to turn this around?#T3#
Lyfe loads up on a big right hand but Ciprianni slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Lyfe.
Lyfe throws the left hand but Ciprianni avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Lyfe as he connects with a hook.
Lyfe scoring well with a low kick there.
Lyfe misses with a straight left.
Ciprianni throws the left hand but Lyfe avoids the punch easily.
Lyfe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ciprianni. That did some damage!
Ciprianni throws a leg kick which misses Lyfe's front leg but catches the back leg as Lyfe tries to avoid it.
Lyfe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lyfe lunges at Ciprianni with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ciprianni's hand.
Lyfe misses with a low kick.
Ciprianni tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Ciprianni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lyfe scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Danny Ciprianni has been cut.
Lyfe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Lyfe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T4#
Lyfe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ciprianni avoids it.
Lyfe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ciprianni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lyfe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ciprianni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ciprianni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ciprianni is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ciprianni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ciprianni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lyfe.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Still in the clinch, Lyfe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ciprianni lands a body punch.
Lyfe cracks Ciprianni with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Lyfe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny Ciprianni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ciprianni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lyfe. Lyfe obviously looking to wear him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ciprianni checks a leg kick.
Ciprianni lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ciprianni gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lyfe avoids the body shot from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni throws a hook to the side of Lyfe's head but Lyfe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ciprianni has a couple of punches blocked by Lyfe.
A bit of stalling here from Ciprianni.
Lyfe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manu Lyfe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lyfe trying to land knees to the body.
Lyfe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lyfe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lyfe blocks a body shot from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lyfe walks away with a smile on his face. Ciprianni gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
A big right from Lyfe misses. #CL2#
Ciprianni has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ciprianni lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lyfe lands a nice shot to the body.
Lyfe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ciprianni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ciprianni goes for a takedown attempt but Lyfe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ciprianni takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lyfe scoring well with a low kick there.
Ciprianni throws a leg kick but Lyfe checks it.
Lyfe slips a straight right by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni blocks a leg kick.
Ciprianni fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lyfe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lyfe ducks under a wild hook from Ciprianni.
Danny Ciprianni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lyfe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Lyfe.
Lyfe misses with a two punch combination.
Ciprianni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lyfe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lyfe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ciprianni.
Ciprianni with the counter takedown but Lyfe avoids it easily.
Ciprianni ducks right into an uppercut from Lyfe.
The fighters circling - Ciprianni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Lyfe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ciprianni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lyfe was well out of range. Poor timing from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lyfe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manu Lyfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Ciprianni.
A good leg kick by Lyfe.
Ciprianni shoots in but no luck this time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lyfe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ciprianni pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Lyfe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Ciprianni shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lyfe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ciprianni is pushing down on Lyfe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lyfe is fighting to maintain full guard but Ciprianni has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ciprianni in particular looking to stall.
Lyfe is trying to stand.
Ciprianni is taking a breather. Lyfe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Ciprianni is working for a submission of some sort.
Ciprianni is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Lyfe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lyfe tries to get out of the position.
Lyfe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ciprianni on the ground.#SUB2#
Ciprianni is working for a kimura but Lyfe is defending it quite comfortably.
Ciprianni landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Manu Lyfe.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lyfe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Lyfe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Moon throws a head kick but Ciprianni moves out of range.
Moon tries a head kick but it misses.
Moon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ciprianni finds it's way round the side to connect with Moon's head. #TD#
Ciprianni gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ciprianni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ciprianni working for a triangle but Moon defends it easily.
Ciprianni keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ciprianni working for a triangle but Moon defends it easily.
Moon with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Ciprianni is trying to keep Moon in close.
Moon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Ciprianni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ciprianni controls Moon momentarily but Moon frees himself.
Moon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciprianni working a defensive guard but Moon manages to pass into side control anyway.
Moon lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Moon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ciprianni has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ciprianni is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Ciprianni taking a bit of punishment here - Moon scoring with strikes.
Ciprianni can't do much from the bottom here.
Ciprianni is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ciprianni looks to move to half guard but instead Moon has passed into mount! Damn!#SU#
Moon get's back to his feet.
Ciprianni thuds his right hand into Moon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ciprianni ducks under a wild hook from Moon.
Moon keeps the fight on the outside.
Moon misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Moon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moon showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ciprianni is looking for a sweep. Moon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Ciprianni is trying to control but Moon passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Ciprianni's face as Moon controls the position.
Moon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ciprianni tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Moon easily slips into full mount!
Moon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ciprianni tries to hold on but Moon postures up.
Ciprianni working to try and regain half guard.
Ciprianni is still trying to improve position.
Ciprianni tries to lock up and control but Moon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Moon tries to push Ciprianni's head away but Ciprianni is holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ciprianni wants to hold on but Moon pushes him away.#T4#
Moon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ciprianni is looking to escape.
Moon scoring with strikes but Ciprianni is staying in there.
Ciprianni tries to hold on but Moon pushes him away.
Moon lands a nice shot to the head.
Ciprianni is looking to improve his position but Moon isn't that keen on the idea.
Ciprianni sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moon prevents Ciprianni from improving his position.
Ciprianni moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Ciprianni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monsun Moon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ciprianni looks to clinch
and Moon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ciprianni scores with a jab to the body.
Moon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ciprianni throws a body punch but Moon moves out of range.
Ciprianni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ciprianni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ciprianni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ciprianni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monsun Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon lands a body shot.
Ciprianni tries to clinch but Moon is having none of it.
Moon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ciprianni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moon keeps the fight on the outside.
Moon shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Ciprianni forces Moon back against the cage and clinches.
Moon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ciprianni prevents a body shot from Moon.
Moon taking a breather.#T1#
Ciprianni lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ciprianni.
Moon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
Ciprianni tries to work over Moon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ciprianni misses with the head strike.
Moon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
Moon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ciprianni can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni leaning against his opponent.
Moon struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciprianni controls his hands.
Ciprianni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ciprianni lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Moon.
Ciprianni throws a punch but it's blocked by Moon.
A hook to the body from Ciprianni.
#T2#
Ciprianni presses Moon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ciprianni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprianni manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ciprianni misses with some punches.
Moon tries to throw a body punch but Ciprianni avoids it by throwing Moon back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Ciprianni.
Ciprianni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moon struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciprianni controls his hands.
Ciprianni misses with some punches.
Ciprianni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moon misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Moon misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Moon breaks the clinch.
Moon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ciprianni now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Ciprianni.
Moon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A good leg kick by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ciprianni sprawls well. Ciprianni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moon gets slowly back to his feet.
Moon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#
It looks like Monsun Moon has been cut.
Ciprianni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Moon counters with a shoot takedown. Ciprianni fights it but they end up in guard.
Moon distracts Ciprianni with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Ciprianni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ciprianni looking for a sweep. Not yet Ciprianni, not yet. #SUB2#
Ciprianni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moon defends well.
Ciprianni keeping full guard, as Moon tries to pass.
Ciprianni seems keen to control Moon's posture.
Ciprianni has momentary wrist control but Moon slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Moon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ciprianni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moon has managed to get both his arms back between Ciprianni's legs - danger averted.
Moon advances to half guard.
Monsun Moon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ciprianni wants to improve his position but Moon is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danny Ciprianni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Monsun Moon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Moon misses with a series of wild punches.
Ciprianni is looking to clinch.
Ciprianni staying out of range there.
Moon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ciprianni.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ciprianni! But no joy.
Ciprianni takes a swing at Moon's ribcage but misses.
Ciprianni cracks Moon on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Moon falls backwards against the cage. Ciprianni follows up with more strikes that drop Moon to his knees. Ciprianni keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Moon! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Ciprianni!
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 3410 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Ciprianni (ranked 3491 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 5 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Danny Ciprianni!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ciprianni rushes Kuklinski and presses him up against the cage.
Ciprianni drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuklinski is trying to pull guard but Ciprianni turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ciprianni has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kuklinski is trying to keep an underhook but Ciprianni manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (2) Ciprianni
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ciprianni is looking to advance position but Kuklinski won't allow it.
Ciprianni is looking for submissions but instead, Kuklinski has regained full guard.
Ciprianni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ciprianni looking to sit in guard and control but Kuklinski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (2) Ciprianni
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski stands and throws Ciprianni's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (2) Ciprianni
Kuklinski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ciprianni is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ciprianni is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski working away.
Ciprianni tries to bench press Kuklinski off him but Kuklinski keeps the position.
Ciprianni struggling a bit here.
Kuklinski is looking to take a break and control but Ciprianni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ciprianni stops Kuklinski from passing to mount.
Kuklinski gets to mount! Ciprianni was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (7) vs (2) Ciprianni
Kuklinski working for a guillotine from mount but Ciprianni is in no mood to give up.
Ciprianni is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuklinski has a good base and remains in mount.
Ciprianni is controlling an arm, preventing Kuklinski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ciprianni is squirming around, avoiding Kuklinski's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ciprianni gets back to half guard.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Ciprianni is defending well.
Ciprianni works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ciprianni keeping moving, preventing Kuklinski from controlling successfully.
Kuklinski is pushing down on Ciprianni's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ciprianni is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuklinski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuklinski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ciprianni looking for submissions off his back.
Ciprianni keeping control of the position.
Ciprianni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is working for a kimura but Ciprianni is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuklinski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ciprianni! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (10) vs (2) Ciprianni
Ciprianni is working to get back to half guard.
Ciprianni defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kuklinski.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ciprianni manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kuklinski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ciprianni knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuklinski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni is staying active underneath Kuklinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ciprianni has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuklinski is working away from the top position though.
Ciprianni gets back to full guard.
Ciprianni working a defensive guard here.
Kuklinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ciprianni is keeping the position for now.
Ciprianni has his foot on Kuklinski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuklinski works his way back into a safe position though.
Ciprianni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuklinski defends well.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Ciprianni is keeping the position.
Kuklinski postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuklinski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Ciprianni is defending well.
Ciprianni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuklinski trying to control the action but Ciprianni is working from the bottom.
Ciprianni tries to roll over but Kuklinski keeps him under control.
Kuklinski stalling.
Ciprianni won't allow Kuklinski to pass to mount.
Kuklinski is keen to just control but Ciprianni is a slippery customer.
Ciprianni is trying to maintain the position but Kuklinski is very close to passing his half guard.
Ciprianni gets back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni working for a triangle but Kuklinski defends it easily.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuklinski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuklinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Ciprianni is retaining full guard.
Ciprianni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ciprianni keeping moving, preventing Kuklinski from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuklinski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuklinski forces his way into half guard.
Ciprianni is looking for a sweep. Kuklinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ciprianni actively working from the bottom here.
Kuklinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ciprianni does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ciprianni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuklinski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuklinski slows the pace down in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to mount his opponent but Ciprianni defends it.
Ciprianni moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ciprianni keeping full guard, as Kuklinski tries to pass.
Ciprianni pulls Kuklinski in close to prevent any damage.
Kuklinski looking to pass the guard.
Kuklinski stands and throws Ciprianni's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (13) vs (2) Ciprianni
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying to get an arm triangle but Ciprianni is defending well.
Kuklinski advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (15) vs (2) Ciprianni
Ciprianni is looking to get to half guard.
Kuklinski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuklinski is working for a guillotine from mount but Ciprianni frees his head quite easily.
Ciprianni tries to hold on but Kuklinski postures up.
Ciprianni is looking to improve his position but Kuklinski isn't that keen on the idea.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ciprianni is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ciprianni wants to control but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Ciprianni is squirming around, avoiding Kuklinski's attempts to control the action.
Ciprianni working to try and regain half guard.
Kuklinski wants to take Ciprianni's back here but Ciprianni is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni regains half guard.
Ciprianni moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kuklinski stays in close to Ciprianni's body and controls the position.
Ciprianni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ciprianni keeping moving, preventing Kuklinski from controlling successfully.
Ciprianni keeping full guard, as Kuklinski tries to pass.
Ciprianni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuklinski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuklinski postures up.
Kuklinski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuklinski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (18) vs (2) Ciprianni
Kuklinski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ciprianni, who protects the arm well.
Kuklinski advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (20) vs (2) Ciprianni
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kuklinski working for a guillotine from mount but Ciprianni is in no mood to give up.
Kuklinski manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ciprianni to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kuklinski (23) vs (2) Ciprianni
Ciprianni is in bad spot here.
Ciprianni breaks Kuklinski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (23) vs (4) Ciprianni
Ciprianni trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuklinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuklinski seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kuklinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuklinski, not yet.
Kuklinski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (25) vs (4) Ciprianni
Ciprianni is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuklinski.
Kuklinski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Kuklinski seems content to control.
Kuklinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ciprianni doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuklinski.
Ciprianni is refusing to be controlled, as Kuklinski sits in half guard.
Kuklinski is looking to stall here but Ciprianni recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuklinski pushing down on Ciprianni's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuklinski takes the fight on points by 25 to 4.
After winning the bout, Richard Kuklinski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DUEL Live #1 Kapaldi vs Miller
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ciprianni tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ciprianni loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ciprianni avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ciprianni.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Ciprianni scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Ciprianni misses with a straight left.
We've been informed that Ciprianni has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ciprianni throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ciprianni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ciprianni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Ciprianni.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Ciprianni's shoulder, as Ciprianni tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Ciprianni looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Smith has Ciprianni up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Ciprianni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ciprianni misses with some punches.
Ciprianni digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith pushes Ciprianni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith tries to stall but Ciprianni uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith gets through Ciprianni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprianni's elbow.
Ciprianni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Ciprianni fails to land.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Smith blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
#KD2#
Ciprianni connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Smith to the floor! Ciprianni dives in looking for the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.#SUB2#
Ciprianni is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Ciprianni is working for an americana but Smith has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Ciprianni was thinking about the submission.
Ciprianni stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Ciprianni trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ciprianni stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Ciprianni goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smith rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ciprianni's guard! Nice work there by Smith! #SUB2#
Ciprianni is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ciprianni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ciprianni is trying to hold Smith in close to prevent damage but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Ciprianni is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Smith is thwarting Ciprianni's attempts to control the position.
Ciprianni moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Ciprianni had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ciprianni had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Ciprianni lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Ciprianni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ciprianni moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ciprianni throws a head kick that misses.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ciprianni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith scores with a jab. Ciprianni acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ciprianni lands a high kick!
Ciprianni scores with a nice strike.
Ciprianni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!#CL#
Smith rushes Ciprianni and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith tries to break free but Ciprianni pushes him back against the cage.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprianni.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith gets through Ciprianni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ciprianni. #T1#
Ciprianni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ciprianni throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Ciprianni dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ciprianni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith is working Ciprianni over against the cage.#BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ciprianni throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Ciprianni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ciprianni just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprianni throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Ciprianni closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Danny Ciprianni seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Ciprianni closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Ciprianni has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Ciprianni misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ciprianni.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciprianni looking to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith throws a counter high kick but Ciprianni was just alert enough to avoid it.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Ciprianni with an uppercut!
Ciprianni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ciprianni.
Ciprianni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith checks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Ciprianni looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.#T3#
Ciprianni defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Ciprianni throws a leg kick
and Ciprianni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Ciprianni moves out of range easily.
Ciprianni tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Ciprianni.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ciprianni just manages to avoid it.
Ciprianni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Ciprianni throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith tried to counter with a leg kick but Ciprianni avoided it.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Ciprianni saw that one coming.
Ciprianni throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Ciprianni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ciprianni has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Ciprianni scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith digs a right hand into Ciprianni's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ciprianni's gas tank.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ciprianni lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciprianni has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Ciprianni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ciprianni is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ciprianni tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ciprianni tries to clinch
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Smith's cut.
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##CL2#
Ciprianni gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith blocking some punches.
Ciprianni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ciprianni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cipriannis head.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Ciprianni won't allow it.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Ciprianni.
#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danny Ciprianni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a head kick but Ciprianni moves out of range.
Ciprianni scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ciprianni tries to clinch up.
Ciprianni tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Ciprianni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ciprianni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Ciprianni.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Ciprianni throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ciprianni.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Ciprianni takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Ciprianni avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Ciprianni misses with a hook.#T2#
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Ciprianni is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Ciprianni scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Ciprianni moves into the clinch.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Ciprianni is controlling the position.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
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!
Ciprianni effectively controlling the action here.
Smith tries to work over Ciprianni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ciprianni misses with a punch on the inside.
Ciprianni is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Ciprianni blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Ciprianni stalling in the clinch.
Ciprianni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ciprianni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Ciprianni keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ciprianni struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Ciprianni has double underhooks.
Ciprianni throws a head punch that misses.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Ciprianni's head.
Ciprianni is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith blocks a body shot from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni lands a body punch. #T4#
Ciprianni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprianni trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ciprianni into the cage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Ciprianni keeps him there for the moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Danny Ciprianni seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ciprianni working aggressively here.
Ciprianni lands with a left to the head.
Smith has Ciprianni pushed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike Smith.
I think Smith 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Smith!
Mike Smith managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear (Laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Ciprianni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minard fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been informed that Ciprianni has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Minard swinging wildly here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Minard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #KD2#
Ciprianni knocks Minard to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#CUT2#
It looks like Slick Minard has been cut.
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#
Ciprianni has an Americana. Minard didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ciprianni is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ciprianni hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Danny Ciprianni!
The defeated Slick Minard had this to say: 'When you have already lost everything there is no reason to fear defeat. Let's GO!!'.
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Event:
AD480: Young Eagles
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Ciprianni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ra. Ra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ciprianni has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ra is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ra connects with a body shot.
Ra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ciprianni jabs Ra right on the nose. Ra blinks but takes it well.
Ra throws a right hand that misses
and Ciprianni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ra scores with a nice right hand.
Ra cracks a nice hook into Ciprianni's ribs.
Ra moves in looking to clinch but Ciprianni pushes him off.
Good leg kick by Ciprianni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ra misses with a left hand
and Ra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ciprianni throws a solid leg kick but Ra takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ciprianni.
Ra lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Danny Ciprianni has been cut.
Ciprianni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ciprianni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ra misses with a looping left.#T1#
Ra darts in trying to clinch
and Ciprianni counters with a straight right hand.
Ra staying out of range there.#KD#
Ra lands a left and a right that sends Ciprianni crashing to the canvas! Ra dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Ciprianni is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ra controlling from the full mount.
Ciprianni is still in real trouble! Can Ra finish him?
Ciprianni really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ciprianni seems to have recovered his senses.
Ciprianni is bucking up trying to escape but Ra cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ciprianni can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ra working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Ciprianni turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Ra off and cradles Ciprianni's limp body as Ra celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). The Sun God Ra!
In his post fight interview, The Sun God Ra started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 21: Champs Time
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Watson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Watson cracks Ciprianni with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Danga de danga de dang - Watson scores with a four punch combination!
Ciprianni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Watson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ciprianni tries a quick counter leg kick but Watson is wise to it.
Ciprianni misses with a body shot.
Watson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ciprianni. That did some damage!
Watson scores with a sloppy right hand. Ciprianni should have avoided that one.
John Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Ciprianni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ciprianni tries to score with a low kick but Watson moves his leg out of the way.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Watson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Watson.
Watson lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ciprianni moves away.
Watson misses with a hook
and Ciprianni counters with a nice leg kick.
Watson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Champions MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Ciprianni throws a looping overhand right but Watson ducks down to avoid it.
Watson throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy body kick from Watson
and Ciprianni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters circling a little - Watson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Watson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Watson misses with a looping right.
Watson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ciprianni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Watson throws a low kick but Ciprianni avoids it.
Ciprianni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Watson digs a good body shot into Ciprianni's ribs.
Watson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Ciprianni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Watson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Watson tests Ciprianni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ciprianni scores with a leg kick.
Watson scores with a jab.
Watson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ciprianni on the side of the head.
Watson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC#
Ciprianni is rocked!
A slow jab from Watson misses its intended target. #T3#
Watson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ciprianni checks it well.
Watson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ciprianni.
Watson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ciprianni.
Watson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Watson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ciprianni moves away.
Ciprianni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
An inside leg kick from Watson misses.
Ciprianni takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Watson.
Watson misses with a right hand
and Ciprianni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ciprianni thumps Watson with a low kick.#T4#
Ciprianni walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ciprianni moves away from the strike by Watson.
Watson tried to score with a low kick but Ciprianni checks it.
Ciprianni was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ciprianni has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ciprianni staying out of range there.
Watson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ciprianni moves away from the strike by Watson.
Watson throws a low kick, looking for Ciprianni's leg but Ciprianni calmly moves out of range.
Watson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ciprianni.
Watson swings for the body but Ciprianni moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciprianni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Watson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Watson.
Watson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Watson backing away here, and Ciprianni unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Ciprianni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Watson finds it's way round the side to connect with Ciprianni's head.
Watson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ciprianni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Ciprianni rushes Watson and presses him up against the cage.
Ciprianni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ciprianni misses with a body punch.
Watson stalls.
Watson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ciprianni can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watson throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Watson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Watson connects with a right hand. Ciprianni shakes it off.#T1#
Ciprianni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Watson swings widly with a right hand
and Ciprianni counters with a stiff right hand.
Watson looks to land a right hand but Ciprianni moved out of range.
A low kick from Watson is predictable there
enabling Ciprianni to counter with a crisp jab.
Watson misses with a hook
letting Ciprianni counter with a right hand.
Watson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Watson digs a good body shot into Ciprianni's ribs.
Ciprianni throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Watson.
Watson is looking to score with low kicks.
Watson connects with a body shot that sends Ciprianni's belly button to the back.#T2#
Ciprianni avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Watson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Watson misses its intended target.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciprianni avoids the body shot from Watson.
Watson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Watson connects with a right hand. Ciprianni shakes it off.
Watson throws a right and a left that Ciprianni avoids nicely.
Ciprianni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Watson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ciprianni throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily. #T3#
Watson misses with a straight right.
Ciprianni throws a big shot that misses.
Watson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Watson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Watson throws a poor cross that misses
and Ciprianni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson swings for the body but Ciprianni moves out of range.
Ciprianni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Watson tries a head kick but it misses.
Watson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Watson throws an overhand right that lands on Ciprianni's shoulder, as Ciprianni tries to avoid the shot.
Ciprianni moves out of range as Watson throws a body kick.
Ciprianni walks into a jab.
A big left from Watson misses. #T4#
Watson swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ciprianni to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Watson.
Ciprianni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciprianni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watson.
Ciprianni lands an overhand right.
John Watson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson misses with a body punch
and Ciprianni counters with a nice leg kick.
Ciprianni checks a leg kick.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Watson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Watson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ciprianni at a distance.
Watson with a hook.
A big right from Watson misses.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ciprianni manages to avoid it.
Watson lands a nice hook to Ciprianni's body. Ciprianni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Watson looks to land a left hand but Ciprianni moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ciprianni! But no joy.
Ciprianni does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Watson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ciprianni on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni slips a jab from Watson.
Ciprianni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Watson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ciprianni counter with a right hand.
Watson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Ciprianni takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Ciprianni.
That kick from Watson tenderised Ciprianni's leg. Ciprianni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ciprianni tries to move into range but Watson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Watson jabs Ciprianni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Watson takes a swing at Ciprianni's ribcage but misses.
Watson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
John Watson is winning the standup battle so far.
Watson scoring well with a low kick there.
Watson lands an overhand right.
Watson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Ciprianni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
A swing and a miss from Watson.
Nice body punch from Watson.
Ciprianni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson scores with a leg kick.
Watson misses with a lunging right hand
and Ciprianni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Watson takes a swing at Ciprianni's ribcage but misses.
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Ciprianni moves out of range easily.
Watson avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Ciprianni misses.
A big left from Watson misses.
Ciprianni is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Watson thows a leg kick but Ciprianni checks it
and Ciprianni counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Watson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Watson finds it's target.
Watson connects with a solid leg kick.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Ciprianni only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Watson throws a low kick, looking for Ciprianni's leg but Ciprianni calmly moves out of range.
Watson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ciprianni on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Watson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ciprianni throws out a counter right but Watson avoids it with no problem.
Watson throws a lazy right hand but Ciprianni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watson defending well as Ciprianni loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson staying out of range there.
A jab from Watson finds it's way through Ciprianni's defenses.
Ciprianni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ciprianni moves away.
Ciprianni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciprianni throws a head kick that half lands.
Watson misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Watson clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Ciprianni takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Ciprianni checks a leg kick.
Ciprianni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Watson can pounce on him.
Ciprianni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watson misses with a jab to the body
and Ciprianni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ciprianni misses with an uppercut
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ciprianni thumps Watson with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni slips a straight right by Watson.
Watson misses with the body kick
and Ciprianni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ciprianni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ciprianni slips a jab from Watson.#T1#
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Ciprianni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
Watson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ciprianni.
Ciprianni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ciprianni slips a jab and a cross from Watson.
Ciprianni walks into a straight right hand from Watson.
Ciprianni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ciprianni moves out of range as Watson throws a body kick.
Ciprianni has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Watson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ciprianni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ciprianni staying out of range there.
Watson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ciprianni is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Watson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Ciprianni counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Watson working a defensive guard here.
Ciprianni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Watson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ciprianni trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciprianni throws an elbow that misses. Watson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ciprianni's guard. Nice move by Watson!#REVR#
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ciprianni is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Ciprianni wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Ciprianni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ciprianni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Ciprianni working for a triangle but Watson defends it easily.
Watson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Watson wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Ciprianni actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ciprianni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ciprianni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ciprianni is still trying to improve position.
Watson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Watson had his way with Danny Ciprianni in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Ciprianni finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Watson throws a body punch but Ciprianni moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Ciprianni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Ciprianni - just one landing.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ciprianni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick from Watson misses #TD2#
and Ciprianni counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ciprianni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson is trying to control the position but Ciprianni postures up.
Ciprianni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ciprianni is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Watson is adopting a defensive guard.
Watson trying to keep a closed guard but Ciprianni is proving a slippery customer.
Ciprianni tries to free his leg and advance position but Watson is retaining full guard.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Ciprianni from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson wants to sweep here but Ciprianni controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Watson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Danny Ciprianni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Watson misses with a shot to the body
and Ciprianni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watson takes a swing at Ciprianni's ribcage but misses.
Ciprianni with the counter takedown but Watson avoids it easily.
Ciprianni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Watson.
A jab lands there for Watson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Watson.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson jabs Ciprianni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ciprianni moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Watson scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
A good leg kick by Watson.
Ciprianni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Watson slips under a jab from Ciprianni.
A counter left hand to the body from Watson misses its target.
Ciprianni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ciprianni drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Watson defends it well.
Ciprianni on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Ciprianni scoring well with a low kick there.
Watson misses with a body punch
enabling Ciprianni to counter with a crisp jab.
Watson throws a body punch but Ciprianni moves out of range.
Watson scores with a kick to the body.
#T4#
Watson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ciprianni doesn't seem bothered though.
Ciprianni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Watson misses with a hook to the body
and Ciprianni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ciprianni.
Watson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson works the jab nicely.
Watson takes one on the button.
Ciprianni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Ciprianni releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Watson scores with a shot to the body.
Watson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Watson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Watson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Watson!
A very excited looking John Watson 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:
KAMIKAZE 19: Submission
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
Diggs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Champions MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Ciprianni slips a straight right by Diggs.
Diggs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ciprianni. Ciprianni obviously looking to wear him down.
Diggs misses the jab.
Diggs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ciprianni paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Diggs tries to keep at a distance but Ciprianni has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ciprianni gets through Diggs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Diggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprianni stalling the fight.
Diggs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ciprianni misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Diggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ciprianni can't find room to land a body shot as Diggs controls the action.
Ciprianni is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diggs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ciprianni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ciprianni works on Diggs's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni blocks an uppercut.
Ciprianni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprianni's elbow.
Diggs misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprianni lands a left hand.
Ciprianni lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Ciprianni scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ciprianni misses with a punch on the inside.
Ciprianni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Ciprianni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ciprianni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
Ciprianni working aggressively here.
Ciprianni lands a nice uppercut.
Ciprianni has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
Ciprianni lands an uppercut.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciprianni controls his hands.
Ciprianni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ciprianni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Ciprianni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ciprianni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ciprianni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni gets underhooks to prevent Diggs's takedown attempt.
Ciprianni blocks an uppercut.
Ciprianni tries for a takedown but Diggs manages to get underhooks.
Ciprianni struggles to land a body shot inside as Diggs controls his hands.
Ciprianni lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Ciprianni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ciprianni stalling against the cage.
Ciprianni misses with the head strike.
Ciprianni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ciprianni tries to pull guard but Diggs holds him up against the cage and eventually Ciprianni drops back down to his feet.
Robert Diggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Ciprianni.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diggs misses with the head strike.
Ciprianni takes a shot to the head.
Ciprianni holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ciprianni lands a left hand.
Ciprianni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diggs controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Ciprianni on the inside. #T4#
Diggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ciprianni misses with a punch on the inside.
Diggs is struggling to control the position.
Ciprianni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Ciprianni has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ciprianni presses Diggs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ciprianni lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Ciprianni.
Diggs working aggressively here.
Ciprianni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
Diggs slowing the pace effectively.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diggs.
Diggs lands with a short shot to the head.
Ciprianni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprianni'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.
Ciprianni scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Ciprianni dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Diggs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diggs throws a low kick, looking for Ciprianni's leg but Ciprianni calmly moves out of range.
Ciprianni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robert Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs throws an off balance right hand
and Ciprianni counters with a nice kick to the body.
Diggs moves to clinch but Ciprianni breaks away
and Ciprianni makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A shot to the body from Diggs misses
and Ciprianni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diggs misses with a wild body shot.
Ciprianni drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diggs defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni connects with a leg kick. Diggs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diggs throws a right hand that misses
and Ciprianni counters with an outside leg kick.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Ciprianni checks it.
Diggs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ciprianni. That did some damage!
Ciprianni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Ciprianni explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diggs throws a right hand that Ciprianni ducks under and follows up with a left that Ciprianni also avoids with ease.
Ciprianni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diggs misses with a left hand
and Ciprianni counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ciprianni connects with a crisp jab.
Diggs misses with a shot to the body
and Ciprianni counters with an outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Diggs.
Diggs misses with a shot to the body
and Ciprianni counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Diggs. No joy for Ciprianni on that attempt.
Diggs misses with the body kick#TD2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Ciprianni counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Diggs! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Ciprianni is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diggs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Ciprianni thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Ciprianni wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diggs, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ciprianni thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diggs is trying to control Ciprianni's posture but Ciprianni avoids it. #T3#
Ciprianni moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Ciprianni goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Diggs turns into him and now he's in Ciprianni's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diggs's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Ciprianni looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diggs passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ciprianni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diggs pulls his head out easily.
Ciprianni is not content to let Diggs control the position.#T4##SUB2#
Ciprianni looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ciprianni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diggs pulls his head out easily.
Ciprianni wants to get back to full guard but Diggs has mounted him!
Diggs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diggs postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ciprianni looks a forlorn figure.
Ciprianni bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs has Ciprianni pulled in close to control his posture.
Ciprianni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Ciprianni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diggs misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ciprianni! But no joy.
Diggs moves out of range as Ciprianni strikes.
Diggs throws a lazy right hand but Ciprianni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Ciprianni tries to counter it with a takedown but Diggs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ciprianni slips under a jab from Diggs.
Diggs wants to clinch
and Ciprianni counters with a good low kick that Diggs was not able to check.
Ciprianni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs needs to keep his hands up - Ciprianni had a free shot at his head there.
Diggs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ciprianni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diggs swings widly with a right hand
and Ciprianni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Ciprianni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ciprianni looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diggs misses with a hook.
Ciprianni slips a jab from Diggs.
Diggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprianni scores with a punch to the head.
Ciprianni cracks a nice hook into Diggs's ribs.
Diggs scores with a punch to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diggs.
Robert Diggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diggs moves into range and connects with a jab.
A cross from Diggs lands.
Diggs misses with an uppercut. Ciprianni saw that one coming.
Diggs looks to land a left hand but Ciprianni moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ciprianni cracks a nice hook into Diggs's ribs.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Ciprianni sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diggs walks into a jab.
Ciprianni swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Ciprianni lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
Ciprianni moves away from the strike by Diggs.
Diggs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diggs takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Robert Diggs has been cut.
Ciprianni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ciprianni throws a low kick but Diggs moves out of range easily.
Diggs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ciprianni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ciprianni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ciprianni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ciprianni throws a leg kick but Diggs moved away.#T4#
A low kick from Diggs is predictable there
and Ciprianni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Diggs. Beautiful body shot.
Diggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ciprianni can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Diggs misses its intended target.
Diggs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ciprianni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diggs's knee momentarily.
Diggs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diggs misses with an uppercut
and Ciprianni counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ciprianni gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diggs.
Diggs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ciprianni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Ciprianni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ciprianni 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Ciprianni!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 14: Reborn
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Ciprianni as Bungradidoa shoots in.
Ciprianni tries to counter with a takedown but Bungradidoa is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ciprianni has Bungradidoa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bungradidoa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ciprianni lands a shot to the body.
Ciprianni lands with a left to the head.
Bungradidoa tries to throw a body punch but Ciprianni avoids it by throwing Bungradidoa back against the cage.
Bungradidoa misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ciprianni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ciprianni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ciprianni scores with a shot to the side of Bungradidoa's head.
Bungradidoa prevents a body shot from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni lands a left hand.
Bungradidoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ciprianni misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Ciprianni on the inside.
Bungradidoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bungradidoa tries a body shot but Ciprianni blocks it.
Ciprianni tries to throw a body punch but Bungradidoa avoids it by throwing Ciprianni back against the cage.
Ciprianni lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
Ciprianni scores with a hook to the body.
Ciprianni definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bungradidoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprianni's elbow.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
Ciprianni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ciprianni blocks a body shot from Bungradidoa.
A short left from Ciprianni.
Nice body punch from Ciprianni.
Bungradidoa can't find room to land a body shot as Ciprianni controls the action.
Bungradidoa tries a body shot but Ciprianni blocks it.
Bungradidoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ciprianni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bungradidoa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ciprianni misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprianni lands an uppercut.
Ciprianni lands a body punch.
Ciprianni lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Ciprianni is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bungradidoa can't fight it off and eventually Ciprianni manages to take the fight to the floor. Bungradidoa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciprianni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ciprianni won't allow Bungradidoa to get back to his feet.
Ciprianni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bungradidoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bungradidoa keeping moving, preventing Ciprianni from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ciprianni is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bungradidoa wants to stand up but Ciprianni is controlling him.
Bungradidoa keeping moving, preventing Ciprianni from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ciprianni drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ciprianni jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ciprianni advances position into side control!
Ciprianni will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Ciprianni is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bungradidoa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #ES2#
Bungradidoa explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3#
Ciprianni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch up.
Bungradidoa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ciprianni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bungradidoa swings for the body but Ciprianni moves out of range.
Bungradidoa misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Ciprianni counters with a shoot takedown. Bungradidoa fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Ciprianni drops back looking for a leg! Bungradidoa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bungradidoa manages to kick Ciprianni off! Ciprianni jumps back into Bungradidoa's guard.
Ciprianni passes Bungradidoa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bungradidoa is looking to escape.#SUB#
Ciprianni is trying to work for a kimura but Bungradidoa is defending well.
#SUB#
Ciprianni looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4##SUB#
Ciprianni is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bungradidoa is looking to escape.#SUB#
Ciprianni wants to work for an arm triangle but Bungradidoa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ciprianni prevents Bungradidoa from standing back up.
#SUB#
Ciprianni seems to be working for a kimura but Bungradidoa defends the submission attempt.
Ciprianni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bungradidoa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bungradidoa wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Ciprianni is looking for a kimura but Bungradidoa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ciprianni to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Ciprianni dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bungradidoa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Bungradidoa darts in and clinches Ciprianni up against the cage.
Good body shot from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Ciprianni avoids the damage to the body.
Ciprianni is leaning against Bungradidoa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ciprianni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ciprianni lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa blocks an uppercut.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
Ciprianni blocks a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Ciprianni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprianni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni misses with a punch to the body.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Ciprianni avoids the damage to the body.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
Bungradidoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciprianni controls his hands.
Ciprianni tries a body shot but Bungradidoa blocks it.
Ciprianni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Bungradidoa misses with a body punch.
Ciprianni lands a nice uppercut.
Ciprianni gets through Bungradidoa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ciprianni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bungradidoa can do to turn this around?
Ciprianni swings wildly with an uppercut but Bungradidoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bungradidoa tries to work over Ciprianni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bungradidoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bungradidoa lands a body punch.
Ciprianni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Bungradidoa.
Ciprianni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ciprianni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni lands a nice uppercut.
Ciprianni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ciprianni lands an uppercut.#T2#
Bungradidoa misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Ciprianni - that landed with a thud.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
Ciprianni lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bungradidoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprianni's elbow.
Ciprianni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bungradidoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ciprianni lands with a short shot to the head.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni lands with a short shot to the head.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Ciprianni avoids the damage to the body.
Bungradidoa tries to work over Ciprianni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ciprianni pushes Bungradidoa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bungradidoa is breathing heavily.
Bungradidoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciprianni controls his hands.
Ciprianni lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprianni's elbow.
Ciprianni pushes Bungradidoa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ciprianni just leaning against Bungradidoa, taking a breather.
Ciprianni lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Ciprianni managing to block the knees to the body from Bungradidoa.
Nice body punch from Bungradidoa.
Ciprianni lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Bungradidoa.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ciprianni takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bungradidoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprianni's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Bungradidoa as the two fighters clinch.
Ciprianni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
Ciprianni lands a right hand.
Ciprianni tries a body shot but Bungradidoa blocks it.
Ciprianni softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ciprianni is defending well for now.
Ciprianni drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bungradidoa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bungradidoa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Ciprianni fails to land.
Bungradidoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ciprianni tries to work over Bungradidoa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bungradidoa blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciprianni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Ciprianni.
Danny Ciprianni has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bungradidoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciprianni controls his hands.
Ciprianni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ciprianni lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ciprianni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ciprianni.
Bungradidoa tries a body shot but Ciprianni blocks it.
Ciprianni lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bungradidoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ciprianni scores with a hook to the body.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Ciprianni dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ciprianni cracks Bungradidoa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bungradidoa moves in looking to clinch but Ciprianni pushes him off.
It appears Ciprianni was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bungradidoa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Ciprianni counters with a quick kick to the body but Bungradidoa blocks it.
Bungradidoa tries for a takedown but Ciprianni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ciprianni attempts a counter takedown but Bungradidoa avoids it well and moves away.
Ciprianni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bungradidoa momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Ciprianni. Beautiful body shot.
Bungradidoa dodges the punch combination from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bungradidoa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Danny Ciprianni has been cut.#CL2#
Bungradidoa clinches up against the cage.
Bungradidoa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciprianni prevents a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Ciprianni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ciprianni scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Ciprianni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ciprianni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ciprianni working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ciprianni.
Bungradidoa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ciprianni.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
Ciprianni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bungradidoa backwards. #ROC#
Bungradidoa is rocked!
Bungradidoa tries to throw a body punch but Ciprianni avoids it by throwing Bungradidoa back against the cage.
Ciprianni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ciprianni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
Ciprianni tries to throw a body punch but Bungradidoa avoids it by throwing Ciprianni back against the cage.
A short left from Ciprianni.
Bungradidoa is still on wobbly legs! Can Ciprianni finish him?
Ciprianni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ciprianni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bungradidoa backwards.
Bungradidoa misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ciprianni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ciprianni lands a big right hand that drops Bungradidoa! The killer instinct kicks in and Ciprianni finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ciprianni!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Ciprianni!
After winning the bout, Danny Ciprianni thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 10: Revenge
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Ciprianni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie Jr.
A solid body kick from Ciprianni.
Xavier Gracie Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie Jr fails with the takedown
and Ciprianni counters with a thumping low kick.
Gracie Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Ciprianni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Xavier Gracie Jr has been cut.
Gracie Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Ciprianni counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gracie Jr needs to keep his hands up - Ciprianni had a free shot at his head there.
Ciprianni fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ciprianni throws a combination. Gracie Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ciprianni connects with a leg kick. Gracie Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gracie Jr misses with a left hand
and Ciprianni counters with an inside leg kick.
Gracie Jr looks winded!
Gracie Jr misses with a right hand #TD#
and Ciprianni counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gracie Jr!
A lull in the action here.#T1##SUB#
Ciprianni has hold of Gracie Jr's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Gracie Jr seems comfortable defending it but Ciprianni has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Gracie Jr is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Gracie Jr is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ciprianni couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danny Ciprianni!
Danny Ciprianni 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:
KAMIKAZE 8: Future Is Now
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Ciprianni lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rude rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ciprianni counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick by Rude misses
and Ciprianni counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rude thinking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ciprianni.
Ciprianni scores with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ciprianni as he connects with a hook.
Rude jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rude darts in trying to clinch
and Ciprianni counters with a three punch combo that has Rude backing up. Rude nods at Ciprianni to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Ciprianni shoots in for a takedown but Rude shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Ciprianni clinches up against the cage.
Rude working hard to break the clinch.
Rude is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ciprianni has Rude pressed against the cage, preventing Rude from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ciprianni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rude stalls.
Ciprianni prevents Rude from breaking the clinch.
Ciprianni lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ciprianni looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ciprianni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rude backwards.
Rude being controlled against the cage.
Rude blocking some punches.
#T2#
Rude working hard to break the clinch.
Rude can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rude.
Ciprianni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rude's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Rude's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ciprianni prevents Rude from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rude scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rude is looking to break free of the clinch but Ciprianni has double underhooks.
Rude is trying to push Ciprianni away but Ciprianni has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rude effectively controlling the action here.
Ciprianni softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ciprianni lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Rude escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rude throws a hook but Ciprianni avoids it easily.
Ciprianni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3##CL2#
Rude drives through and clinches with Ciprianni against the cage.
Rude tries to throw a body punch but Ciprianni avoids it by throwing Rude back against the cage.
Rude looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rude wants to get back to striking at distance but Ciprianni won't allow it.
A short right from Ciprianni.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rude tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Rude breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danny Ciprianni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rude takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL#
Ciprianni moves into range and clinches up with Rude.
Rude tries to break free but Ciprianni pushes him back against the cage.
Ciprianni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rudes head.
Ciprianni scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Rude lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ciprianni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rude goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ciprianni lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ciprianni.
Rude tries to land knees in the clinch but Ciprianni avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Ciprianni - that landed with a thud.
Ciprianni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rude tries to break free but Ciprianni pushes him back against the cage.
Rude wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ciprianni has him pressed against the cage.
Ciprianni keeps control of Rude as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ciprianni dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ciprianni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rude's efforts to push away.
Rude looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ciprianni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rudes head.
Ciprianni stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Ciprianni 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#
Ciprianni throws a shot to the body.
Rude misses with a two punch combination.
Ciprianni connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab, jab by Ciprianni - just one landing.
Ciprianni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rude on the side of the head.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Ciprianni! Rude is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Ciprianni!
Danny Ciprianni decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GAMMA#620 Fjera v Jordan
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sauced, as that shot connected.
Stew Sauced seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sauced takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ciprianni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Stew Sauced has been cut.
Sauced throws a looping overhand right but Ciprianni ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Ciprianni does no damage.
Sauced throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ciprianni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sauced misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ciprianni misses the target.
Sauced pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sauced lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Danny Ciprianni has been cut.
Ciprianni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sauced.
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!#KD2#
Sauced lands a big head kick that sends Ciprianni tumbling to the mat! Sauced takes a step backwards and waves Ciprianni back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Ciprianni is rocked!
Sauced finds Ciprianni's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Ciprianni flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Sauced lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Ciprianni will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stew Sauced!
A victorious Stew Sauced thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Danny Ciprianni spoke after the fight, saying 'I hope my alliance team mate goes all the way to win ITFL!'.
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Event:
GAMMA#616 Fjera v Gunnar
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Tyrell lands with an overhand left.
Tyrell throws a wild body kick that Ciprianni sees coming a mile off.
Ciprianni swings for the body but Tyrell moves out of range.
Tyrell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tyrell.
Tyrell is looking to chop away at Ciprianni's legs.
Ciprianni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tyrell.
Tyrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprianni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tyrell tries to land a front kick but Ciprianni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from Ciprianni misses its target.
Ciprianni cracks a nice hook into Tyrell's ribs.
A low kick from Tyrell misses #TD#
and Ciprianni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tyrell's guard.
Ciprianni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyrell is pulling down on Ciprianni's head to control his posture. #T1#
Ciprianni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyrell is keeping the position for now.
Ciprianni trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tyrell manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Ciprianni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Ciprianni throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tyrell escapes and throws Ciprianni's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ciprianni tries to buck Tyrell off but Tyrell is having none of it.
Tyrell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ciprianni keeps working.
Tyrell remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
Ciprianni is trying to get back to half guard.
Tyrell lands some shots froms side control.
Ciprianni is looking to regain half guard here but Tyrell keeps moving and retains side control.
Tyrell is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ciprianni's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ciprianni is trying to get back to half guard.
Tyrell wants to control but Ciprianni is keeping him busy.
Tyrell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ciprianni some visible discomfort.
#T3#
A lull in the action here as Tyrell stalls from top position.
Ciprianni is trying to control Tyrell's posture but Tyrell avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciprianni gets back to half guard.
Tyrell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ciprianni is looking to improve his position.
Tyrell lands strikes from half guard.
Ciprianni is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Ciprianni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tyrell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tyrell's back!#SUB#
Ciprianni looking to break Tyrell's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tyrell remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ciprianni will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Ciprianni is persistently looking for the submission but Tyrell is defending it well.
Ciprianni is not going to allow Tyrell to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Ciprianni has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ciprianni is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tyrell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tyrell for a finish.
Tyrell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at 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 Danny Ciprianni will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ciprianni moves out of range as Tyrell strikes.
Tyrell lands a slapping body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tyrell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ciprianni has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ciprianni and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tyrell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ciprianni.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyrell.
Tyrell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ciprianni's calf.
Tyrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyrell cracks the inside of Ciprianni's front leg.
Tyrell throws a lazy body kick
and Ciprianni counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tyrell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Tyrell misses.
Tyrell throws a leg kick that misses.
Ciprianni is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Tyrell throws a lazy uppercut
and Tyrell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyrell tries to work over Ciprianni's front leg with a kick but Ciprianni checks it.
Ciprianni appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tyrell cracks Ciprianni with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ciprianni blocks a low kick nicely.
Ciprianni throwing a counter right hand but Tyrell manages to avoid it.
Chad Tyrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Ciprianni has closed the distance and engaged Tyrell in a clinch.
Ciprianni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ciprianni.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyrell.
A hook to the body from Tyrell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ciprianni.
Ciprianni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ciprianni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni working aggressively here.
Tyrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprianni's elbow. #T2#
Tyrell gets through Ciprianni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ciprianni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyrell looking to throw knees to the head but Ciprianni is blocking nicely.
Tyrell blocking some punches.
Tyrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ciprianni gets through Tyrell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ciprianni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ciprianni throws a head punch that misses.
Ciprianni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyrell is working Ciprianni over against the cage.
Tyrell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tyrell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyrell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyrell tries to throw a body punch but Ciprianni avoids it by throwing Tyrell back against the cage.
Tyrell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ciprianni or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyrell pushes Ciprianni back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tyrell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Tyrell misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Tyrell.
Ciprianni avoiding damage as Tyrell throws knees to the body.
Tyrell lands with a short shot to the head.
Tyrell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
Tyrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyrell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
Ciprianni lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tyrell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
Tyrell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprianni is looking to control Tyrell's arms but Tyrell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ciprianni has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tyrell fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni blocking some punches.
Tyrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Ciprianni uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4#
Ciprianni leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ciprianni.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciprianni works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyrell.
Tyrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ciprianni blocking some punches.
Tyrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ciprianni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyrell blocks a body shot from Ciprianni.
Tyrell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyrell working aggressively here.
Ciprianni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyrell backwards.
Tyrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tyrell.
Ciprianni prevents a body shot from Tyrell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Tyrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ciprianni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tyrell's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyrell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tyrell throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ciprianni moves away from the strike by Tyrell.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tyrell.
Tyrell lands with a slapping head kick.
Ciprianni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyrell.
Tyrell scores with a hook to the body. Ciprianni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrell lands a leg kick that knocks Ciprianni off balance momentarily.
Tyrell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyrell wants to land a leg kick but Ciprianni is out of range.
Ciprianni drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tyrell sprawls and moves away.
Ciprianni takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Ciprianni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Ciprianni was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tyrell.
Ciprianni moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tyrell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ciprianni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tyrell throws out a leg kick but Ciprianni moves out of range and Tyrell only half commits.
Ciprianni went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tyrell scores with a punch to the head.
Ciprianni lands with a good body shot.
Tyrell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ciprianni lands with a right hand.
Tyrell swinging wildly here.
Ciprianni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ciprianni blocks a jab.
Tyrell throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Ciprianni counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Ciprianni is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Ciprianni moves into full mount! Tyrell won't be happy about that!
Tyrell regains half guard.#SUB#
Ciprianni is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tyrell is doing well to control the position and prevent Ciprianni from advancing to side control.#T3##SUB#
Ciprianni is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ciprianni is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ciprianni is trying to work for a kimura but Tyrell is defending well.
Ciprianni is looking to stall here but Tyrell recovers full guard.
Tyrell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ciprianni throws an elbow that misses. Tyrell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ciprianni's guard. Nice move by Tyrell!#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ciprianni is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Tyrell working a defensive guard here.
Ciprianni is looking to pass into half guard but Tyrell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tyrell is in guard.#REVB#
Tyrell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Tyrell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tyrell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Tyrell!
In his post fight interview, Chad Tyrell gave a big smile as he said 'I would have liked to stay in Gamma for the easy fights and cheap hype but was not offered an extension due to massive fear.'.
In defeat, Danny Ciprianni stepped up to the mic, saying 'I hope my alliance team mate goes all the way to win ITFL!'.
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Event:
GAMMA#607 Lodbrok v Kha
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Ciprianni ducks under a wild hook from Papaioanou.#TD#
Ciprianni scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Papaioanou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Papaioanou felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Papaioanou manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ciprianni's best efforts.
Papaioanou tries to get to full guard but Ciprianni has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ciprianni is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni is looking to take a break and control but Papaioanou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ciprianni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Ciprianni trying to mount his opponent but Papaioanou defends it. #SUB#
Ciprianni is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ciprianni seems to be working for a kimura but Papaioanou defends the submission attempt.
Papaioanou gets back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ciprianni'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.
Ciprianni trying to control the position from guard on top but Papaioanou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papaioanou keeping full guard, as Ciprianni tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ciprianni stopping the sweep attempt from Papaioanou.
Ciprianni looking to sit in guard and control but Papaioanou gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ciprianni looking for a guillotine here but Papaioanou defends easily.
Ciprianni keeping moving, preventing Papaioanou from controlling successfully.
Papaioanou wants to pass the guard but Ciprianni is keeping the position.
Papaioanou is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Papaioanou sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ciprianni's guard.
Ciprianni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Papaioanou wants to control but Ciprianni is keeping him busy.
Ciprianni is looking to improve his position.
Papaioanou is trying to control. Ciprianni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Papaioanou frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Papaioanou trying to control but Ciprianni is having none of it.
Ciprianni gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Papaioanou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ciprianni has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ciprianni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Papaioanou's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Papaioanou's back!#T4#
Papaioanou trying to control the position but Ciprianni manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Ciprianni looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Ciprianni has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ciprianni keeps control of the position as Papaioanou tries to break free.
#SUB#
Ciprianni looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ciprianni is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Papaioanou is defending well though. Ciprianni let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Ciprianni dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Papaioanou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ciprianni was well out of range. Poor timing from Papaioanou.
Ciprianni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papaioanou keeps the fight on the outside.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick but Ciprianni moved away.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick but Ciprianni checks it.
Ciprianni is looking to counter with a body kick.
Papaioanou throws a poor cross that misses
and Ciprianni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ciprianni misses with a straight left.
Ciprianni misses the shot to the body.
Ciprianni moves away from the strike by Papaioanou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papaioanou throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Papaioanou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ciprianni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Papaioanou scores with a hook.#T1#
Ciprianni throws an overhand right that lands on Papaioanou's shoulder, as Papaioanou tries to avoid the shot.
Papaioanou let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
Papaioanou manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ciprianni on his heels. He'll look to pass Ciprianni's guard now, I'm sure.
Papaioanou trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciprianni working a defensive guard here.
Papaioanou stopping the sweep attempt from Ciprianni.
Papaioanou tries to free his leg and advance position but Ciprianni is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ciprianni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Papaioanou defends well.#SUB#
Ciprianni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ciprianni wants to improve his position but instead Papaioanou has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Papaioanou seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Ciprianni is looking to control Papaioanou's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ciprianni avoid being mounted?
Danny Ciprianni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ciprianni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ciprianni is staying active underneath Papaioanou, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Ciprianni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Papaioanou looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Papaioanou is pressing down on Ciprianni's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ciprianni is holding on for now. #T3#
Ciprianni makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ciprianni.
Papaioanou stands and throws Ciprianni's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ciprianni manages to work his way to half guard, despite Papaioanou's best efforts.
Ciprianni is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciprianni works his way to full guard. Good work.
Papaioanou trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ciprianni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ciprianni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Papaioanou is one step ahead there. #T4#
Papaioanou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ciprianni working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Papaioanou has passed into half guard!
The fighters are battling for position here. Ciprianni manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Ciprianni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Papaioanou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Papaioanou wants to control from the top but Ciprianni keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ciprianni is looking for a triangle here but Papaioanou uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ciprianni tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lefteris Papaioanou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Papaioanou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni throws the left hand but Papaioanou avoids the punch easily.
Papaioanou lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Danny Ciprianni has been cut.
Papaioanou checks a leg kick nicely.
Ciprianni backing away here, and Papaioanou unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ciprianni misses with a head kick.
Papaioanou scores with a hook to the body. Ciprianni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Papaioanou throws a hook but Ciprianni blocks it.
Papaioanou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ciprianni ducks under a wild hook from Papaioanou.
Ciprianni throwing a counter right hand but Papaioanou manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papaioanou throws a body shot but no joy.
Papaioanou darts in looking for a takedown but Ciprianni gets double underhooks and turns Papaioanou into the cage.
Papaioanou jabs Ciprianni right on the nose. Ciprianni blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Papaioanou stuns Ciprianni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lefteris Papaioanou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papaioanou throws a poor cross that misses
and Ciprianni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou punishes Ciprianni's body with a nice straight punch.
Ciprianni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Papaioanou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Papaioanou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ciprianni was well out of range. Poor timing from Papaioanou.
Ciprianni ducks right into an uppercut from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou throws a lazy right hand but Ciprianni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ciprianni lands an overhand right.
Papaioanou scoring well with a low kick there.
Ciprianni cracks Papaioanou with a good jab.#T2#
Ciprianni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papaioanou.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papaioanou darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Papaioanou lands a right hook to the body.
Ciprianni walks into a left hand.
Papaioanou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Papaioanou misses with an uppercut. Ciprianni saw that one coming.
Ciprianni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ciprianni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Papaioanou just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprianni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papaioanou was well out of range. Poor timing from Ciprianni.
Papaioanou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Papaioanou misses with a head kick.
Ciprianni tries to counter with a takedown but Papaioanou is quick to defend against it.
Papaioanou swinging wildly here.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick #TD#
so Ciprianni counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ciprianni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Papaioanou is keeping the position for now.
Papaioanou keeping moving, preventing Ciprianni from controlling successfully.
Ciprianni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Papaioanou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Papaioanou working a defensive guard here.
Papaioanou keeping full guard, as Ciprianni tries to pass. #T4#
Ciprianni advances to half guard. #SUB#
Papaioanou is defending against the submission attempts here by Ciprianni.
Papaioanou gets full guard.
Papaioanou is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Ciprianni is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Papaioanou is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Papaioanou has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Lefteris Papaioanou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Papaioanou has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lefteris Papaioanou!
Lefteris Papaioanou tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Danny Ciprianni stepped up to the mic, saying 'I hope my alliance team mate goes all the way to win ITFL!'.
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Event:
GAMMA#604 Gennero v Rokicki
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Ciprianni tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shaw swivels and escapes.
Shaw misses with a looping left.
Ciprianni thumps Shaw with a low kick.
Ciprianni lands a head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Shaw has been cut.
Ciprianni has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shaw.
A punch combination from Shaw misses.
Shaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Jack Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice cross by Shaw.#T1#
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ciprianni flicks out a counter leg kick but Shaw steps away.
Ciprianni is looking to clinch. #CL#
Shaw rushes Ciprianni and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Shaw lands an uppercut.
Ciprianni misses with a body punch.
Ciprianni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ciprianni swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ciprianni misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ciprianni.
Shaw throws a head punch that misses.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciprianni controls his hands.
Ciprianni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow. #T2#
Ciprianni scores with a shot to the side of Shaw's head.
Ciprianni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shaw blocks a body shot from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shaw.
Ciprianni looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Ciprianni.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ciprianni prevents a body shot from Shaw.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprianni.
Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Ciprianni.
Shaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
Ciprianni tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Ciprianni back against the cage.
Ciprianni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ciprianni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shaw as Ciprianni tries to tie him up. #T3#
Shaw lands a shoulder strike.
Ciprianni has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Ciprianni lands with a short shot to the head.
Shaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni cracks Shaw with a nice body shot.
Ciprianni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprianni.
Shaw blocks a body shot from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni misses with the head strike.
Ciprianni throws a head punch that misses.
Ciprianni misses with some punches.
Ciprianni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shaw.
Ciprianni prevents a body shot from Shaw.
Shaw misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ciprianni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Ciprianni prevents a body shot from Shaw.
A nice left hand lands by Shaw.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Ciprianni lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciprianni swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciprianni tries to work over Shaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ciprianni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprianni just leaning against Shaw, taking a breather.
Ciprianni tries a body shot but Shaw blocks it.
Ciprianni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Ciprianni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ciprianni wants to stall.
Ciprianni lands a nice uppercut.
Shaw lands an uppercut.
Shaw tries to stall but Ciprianni uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaw lands with a light punch inside.
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 Jack Shaw will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Shaw's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shaw darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Ciprianni counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ciprianni.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciprianni pushing down on Shaw's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shaw wants to control but Ciprianni is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ciprianni is working for a kimura but Shaw is defending it quite comfortably.
Shaw tries to roll over but Ciprianni keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ciprianni is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Ciprianni seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Ciprianni wants to work for an arm triangle but Shaw is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ciprianni wants to pass to mount but Shaw is defending the position.
Shaw trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ciprianni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Ciprianni is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shaw is just riding it out for now. Ciprianni eventually gives up the hold.
Ciprianni is looking to take a break and control but Shaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shaw is pressing down on Ciprianni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ciprianni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaw swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Shaw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ciprianni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ciprianni looking to pass the guard.
Ciprianni trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Ciprianni trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shaw manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Shaw pushes down on Ciprianni's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Shaw is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ciprianni doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shaw. #T3##SUB2#
Ciprianni looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shaw pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ciprianni is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Shaw working for a submission but Ciprianni is keeping him at bay.
Shaw wants to control the pace but Ciprianni is squirming around nicely.
Ciprianni can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Shaw is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ciprianni can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T4#
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ciprianni is looking to escape.
Shaw prevents Ciprianni from getting the reversal.
Ciprianni regains half guard.
Shaw is taking a breather. Ciprianni says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shaw is keen to just control but Ciprianni is a slippery customer.
Ciprianni moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ciprianni is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaw is aware though and is defending well.
Shaw is pushing down on Ciprianni's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ciprianni is fighting to maintain full guard but Shaw has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ciprianni tries to roll over but Shaw keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danny Ciprianni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Shaw's cut.
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#
Shaw scores with a jab to the head.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ciprianni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ciprianni moves away.
Shaw looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shaw checks a low kick from Ciprianni.#CL#
Shaw moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shaw.
Ciprianni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow.
Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Ciprianni.
Shaw is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Ciprianni lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Shaw on the inside.
Ciprianni blocks an uppercut.
Ciprianni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ciprianni blocking some punches.
A short right from Shaw.
A short right from Ciprianni.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Shaw.
Ciprianni is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ciprianni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ciprianni lands a shoulder strike.
Shaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
Shaw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ciprianni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ciprianni lands with a light punch inside.
Ciprianni working aggressively here.
Ciprianni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
A short left from Shaw.
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaw blocking some punches.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Ciprianni tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Ciprianni back against the cage.
Ciprianni scores with a shot to the side of Shaw's head.
Ciprianni can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Ciprianni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaw pushes Ciprianni back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ciprianni throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
Ciprianni takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ciprianni fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shaw slows down the pace here.
Ciprianni lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Ciprianni tries to work over Shaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ciprianni lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ciprianni working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ciprianni misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ciprianni.
A left hand lands to the body for Shaw.
Shaw misses with some punches.
Ciprianni works on Shaw's body with a couple of short punches.
Ciprianni misses with some punches.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Ciprianni on the inside.
Ciprianni lands a nice uppercut.
Ciprianni blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Ciprianni swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciprianni takes a shot to the head.
Shaw blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Shaw.
Ciprianni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ciprianni misses with a punch on the inside.
Ciprianni trying to stall but Shaw improves his position.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni blocks a body shot from Shaw.
Ciprianni swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciprianni has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Shaw manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Shaw.
I think Shaw 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Shaw!
A victorious Jack Shaw thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Danny Ciprianni spoke after the fight, saying 'I hope my alliance team mate goes all the way to win ITFL!'.
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Event:
GAMMA#599 Yount v Sito
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Ciprianni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ciprianni misses with an uppercut.
Chad Tyrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciprianni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyrell throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Ciprianni releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tyrell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ciprianni.
#CL#
Tyrell drives through and clinches with Ciprianni against the cage.
Tyrell stalling against the cage.
Ciprianni working aggressively here.
Ciprianni working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ciprianni softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Tyrell manages to break the clinch.
Tyrell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tyrell throws a leg kick
and Ciprianni counters with a straight right hand.
Tyrell slips under a jab from Ciprianni.#T1#
Tyrell connects with a body shot.
Tyrell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tyrell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ciprianni throws out a loose jab but Tyrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciprianni sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheers as Tyrell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ciprianni doesn't seem phased though.
Tyrell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ciprianni takes a step back to recover.
Good work by Ciprianni as he checks the leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tyrell.
Tyrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
Tyrell tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ciprianni avoids the head kick by Tyrell.
Ciprianni tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tyrell thuds a left hand into Ciprianni's body.
Tyrell misses with a wild body shot.
Chad Tyrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ciprianni thuds his right hand into Tyrell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tyrell blocks a low kick nicely.
Tyrell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ciprianni has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tyrell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyrell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Tyrell throws out a leg kick but Ciprianni moves out of range and Tyrell only half commits.
A head kick misses from Tyrell.
Tyrell slips a jab from Ciprianni.
Tyrell misses with a head kick.
Tyrell throws a lazy uppercut
and Ciprianni counters with a low kick, right behind Tyrell 's knee.
Ciprianni blocks a jab.
Tyrell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tyrell throws a wild body kick that Ciprianni sees coming a mile off.
As Tyrell backs off Ciprianni throws a huge counter combo but Tyrell manages to avoid it all.
A leg kick checked by Ciprianni.
Tyrell moves to clinch but Ciprianni breaks away
and Ciprianni counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Ciprianni misses with a hook
enabling Tyrell to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyrell lands a head kick!
Tyrell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ciprianni counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ciprianni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ciprianni tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrell misses with a body shot.
Ciprianni throws a series of punches but Tyrell moves out of range.
Tyrell tried to score with a low kick but Ciprianni checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Tyrell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tyrell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ciprianni is able to avoid easily.
Tyrell takes one to the chin there.
Ciprianni staying out of range there.
Tyrell digs a good body shot into Ciprianni's ribs.
Tyrell gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ciprianni counters with a straight right hand.
Tyrell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ciprianni.
Good leg kick by Ciprianni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni avoids a kick to the body.
Tyrell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ciprianni blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Ciprianni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrell moves out of range of the strikes.
Ciprianni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tyrell.
Ciprianni checks a low kick from Tyrell.
Ciprianni tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tyrell tries to close the distance and clinch but Ciprianni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ciprianni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ciprianni tries to work over Tyrell's front leg with a kick but Tyrell checks it.
Ciprianni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyrell looks to throw the jab but Ciprianni is out of range.
Ciprianni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tyrell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ciprianni throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T2#
Tyrell is looking to land body kicks.
Tyrell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tyrell cracks Ciprianni with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ciprianni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ciprianni avoids the head kick by Tyrell.
Despite the aggression on Ciprianni's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tyrell misses with an uppercut
and Ciprianni counters with a nice uppercut.
Ciprianni loads up on a big right hand but Tyrell slips the punch.
Tyrell tries to land a leg kick but Ciprianni saw it coming and moves away.
Ciprianni now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tyrell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ciprianni.#T3#
Tyrell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ciprianni lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tyrell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ciprianni.
Tyrell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tyrell lands a head kick. Ciprianni smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Ciprianni clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Tyrell.
Ciprianni blocks a body shot from Tyrell.
Ciprianni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrell lands a nice uppercut.
Tyrell tries to pull guard but Ciprianni forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tyrell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
Tyrell wants to stall.
Ciprianni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
A body shot lands from Ciprianni.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyrell.
Tyrell lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprianni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciprianni controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tyrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciprianni controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Ciprianni.
Tyrell misses with some punches.
Ciprianni lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Ciprianni on the inside.
Danny Ciprianni seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ciprianni can't find room to land a body shot as Tyrell controls the action.
A short uppercut from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ciprianni is trying to maintain a safe position but Tyrell gets an underhook and turns Ciprianni into the cage.
Ciprianni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ciprianni managing to block the knees to the body from Tyrell.
Ciprianni lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danny Ciprianni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tyrell is looking to land body kicks.
Ciprianni tries a quick counter leg kick but Tyrell is wise to it.
Ciprianni throws a big shot that misses.
Tyrell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ciprianni avoids the head kick by Tyrell.
Tyrell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tyrell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ciprianni counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyrell just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Ciprianni misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ciprianni feints the counter takedown.
Tyrell throws a shot from downtown. Ciprianni moves away and avoids it.
Ciprianni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
Ciprianni lands a big head kick that sends Tyrell tumbling to the mat! Ciprianni takes a step backwards and waves Tyrell back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Tyrell is rocked!#T1#
Tyrell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ciprianni counters with a leg kick.
Oh Tyrell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyrell throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ciprianni counters with a HUGE slam that knocks Tyrell out cold!!! When he eventually wakes up, that one's gunna hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Danny Ciprianni!
A very excited looking Danny Ciprianni 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:
T167 ITFL Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Ciprianni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Attila connects with the punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Attila 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.
Attila cracks the inside of Ciprianni's front leg.
Attila cracks Ciprianni with a good jab.
Ciprianni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Attila.
Ciprianni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Attila. That did some damage!
Attila throws a jab but it's blocked by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Attila scores with a decent looking hook.
Ciprianni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Attila misses the body punch
letting Ciprianni counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Johan Attila has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciprianni ducks under a wild hook from Attila.
Attila fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ciprianni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Attila.
Attila missing with a left hand there. Ciprianni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ciprianni feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Ciprianni avoids the body shot from Attila.
Ciprianni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Attila manages to avoid it.
Ciprianni throws a leg kick but Attila sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ciprianni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Danny Ciprianni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Attila throws a hook but Ciprianni blocks it.
Johan Attila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciprianni throws a leg kick but Attila sees it coming and moves out of range.
Attila throws out a loose jab but Ciprianni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciprianni thinks about countering with a body kick.
Donk. Attila catches Ciprianni right on the button with a cross.
Ciprianni has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Ciprianni throws a leg kick that is checked
and Attila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ciprianni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A shot to the body from Attila misses
letting Ciprianni counter with a right hand.
Ciprianni avoids the body shot from Attila.
Attila swats away the attempt to clinch by Ciprianni.
A nice side step and Attila releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Ciprianni wants to clinch.
Attila lands a jab to the nose.
Ciprianni throws a wild body kick that Attila sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciprianni misses with a left hand
and Attila counters with a nice leg kick.
Attila lands a nice looking body shot.
Ciprianni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Attila. Attila obviously looking to wear him down.
Attila swings for the body but Ciprianni moves out of range.
Attila throws a leg kick which misses Ciprianni's front leg but catches the back leg as Ciprianni tries to avoid it.
Ciprianni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Attila.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ciprianni. That's going to slow Attila down.
Ciprianni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Attila.
It looked like Ciprianni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Attila scores with a hook to the body. Ciprianni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Attila jabs at Ciprianni's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Attila.
Attila wants to slow Ciprianni down by chopping away at his legs.
Attila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Ciprianni misses the target.
Ciprianni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Attila lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ciprianni moves away from the strike by Attila.
Good exchange - Attila coming out on top.
Ciprianni misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Ciprianni drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciprianni is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice body punch from Attila.
Attila lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Attila scores with a jab to the head.
Attila takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ciprianni defending well as Attila loads up on a big left hand.
Attila scores with a hook.
Attila tries to score with a low kick but Ciprianni moves his leg out of the way.
Ciprianni throwing a counter right hand but Attila manages to avoid it.
Ciprianni is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Attila lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Attila throws a leg kick that misses.
Ciprianni takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ciprianni lands a nice shot that snaps Attila's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Attila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johan Attila's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ciprianni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Attila.
Ciprianni throwing a counter right hand but Attila manages to avoid it.
Attila attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Attila lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ciprianni's sensitive parts.
Attila fails with the takedown.
Ciprianni throws a looping overhand right but Attila ducks down to avoid it.
Ciprianni wants to clinch but Attila slips to the side
and Attila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Attila swings for the body but Ciprianni moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ciprianni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Attila misses with a wild body shot.
Ciprianni swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Attila jabs at Ciprianni's body.#T1#
Attila throws out a powerful jab.
Attila bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ciprianni's head backwards.
Johan Attila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ciprianni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Attila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ciprianni was well out of range. Poor timing from Attila.
Ciprianni throws a front kick aimed at Attila's knee but Attila avoids it well.
Attila thuds his right hand into Ciprianni's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ciprianni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Attila jabs at Ciprianni's body.
Ciprianni lands with a good body shot.
Attila throws a body punch but Ciprianni moves out of range.
Ciprianni avoids the body shot from Attila.
Ciprianni feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Attila takes a swing at Ciprianni's ribcage but misses.
Ciprianni is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Attila ducks right into an uppercut from Ciprianni.
Attila digs a good hook to Ciprianni's body.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ciprianni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Attila needs to keep his hands up - Ciprianni had a free shot at his head there.
Attila lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ciprianni.
As Attila backs away, Ciprianni returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Attila misses with a right hand
and Ciprianni counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ciprianni misses the jab.
Ciprianni misses the jab.
Ciprianni tries to move into range but Attila moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Attila. Beautiful body shot.
Attila lunges at Ciprianni with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ciprianni's hand.
Ciprianni scores with a punch to the head.
Attila digs a good hook to Ciprianni's body.
#T3#
Ciprianni's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Attila connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ciprianni scrambles back to his feet.
Attila scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ciprianni in his tracks.
Attila lands with a nice body punch.
Ciprianni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ciprianni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Attila lands a right hook to the body.
Attila misses with a double jab
and Ciprianni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Attila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ciprianni tries to clinch but Attila moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ciprianni.
Attila lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Attila lands a nice shot that snaps Ciprianni's head back.
#T4#
Ciprianni tries to bum rush Attila with a series of wild strikes but Attila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ciprianni looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Attila lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A left lands for Ciprianni.
Ciprianni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Attila fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ciprianni gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Attila.
Attila fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Attila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ciprianni.
Attila misses with a low kick.
Attila lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Attila throws a series of punches but Ciprianni avoids them all with ease.
Attila blocks a head kick by Ciprianni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Attila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johan Attila's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ciprianni misses with a series of wild punches.
Attila catches Ciprianni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Attila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Attila jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Attila misses the target.
Ciprianni is looking for a counter combo.
Ciprianni is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Attila darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ciprianni is pressing down on Attila's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Ciprianni is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Attila is aware though and is defending well.
Attila makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Attila chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Ciprianni had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Attila defends it easily.
Attila wants to control from the top but Ciprianni keeps moving.
Attila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ciprianni has momentary wrist control but Attila slips an elbow through the middle.
Attila working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ciprianni's head.
Attila connects with a couple of short punches.
Attila scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Ciprianni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Attila gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ciprianni has his foot on Attila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Attila works his way back into a safe position though.
Attila landing some decent shots from guard.
Attila lands a couple of digs.
Danny Ciprianni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ciprianni wants to sweep here but Attila controlling him for the moment.
Attila lands a couple of digs.
Attila landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
Ciprianni is rocked!
Attila wants to control from the top but Ciprianni keeps moving.
Oh Ciprianni is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Attila lands a couple of digs.
Attila stopping the sweep attempt from Ciprianni.
Attila cracks Ciprianni with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Ciprianni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ciprianni seems to have got his legs back now.
Attila cracks Ciprianni with a solid left hand.
Attila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Attila scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Attila keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ciprianni's head.
Attila preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Ciprianni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Attila cracks Ciprianni with a solid left hand.
Johan Attila has got the better of the ground game so far.
Attila postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Attila lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Ciprianni is looking for a triangle here but Attila uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Attila in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Ciprianni looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Attila turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Attila!
Johan Attila decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Danny Ciprianni stepped up to the mic, saying 'I hope my alliance team mate goes all the way to win ITFL!'.
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Event:
T164
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Ciprianni throws a low kick, looking for Carr's leg but Carr calmly moves out of range.
Carr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ciprianni 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.
Ciprianni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carr.
Ciprianni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carr blocks a jab.
A big left from Carr misses.
Carr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carr digs a good hook to Ciprianni's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni scores with a nice right hand.
Carr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wild Card in the buildup to the fight.
Carr misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Ciprianni throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Ciprianni looks to land a left hand but Carr moved out of range nicely.
Carr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Carr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ciprianni punishes Carr's body with a nice straight punch.
Ciprianni walks into a jab.
A jab from Carr misses.
Carr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ciprianni misses with a low kick.
Ciprianni misses with a hook.
Ciprianni lands a slapping body shot.
Carr lands a slapping body shot.
Carr cracks Ciprianni with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ciprianni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carr.
It seemed like Ciprianni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Carr misses with a looping left.
Carr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ciprianni replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Carr blocks it well.
Ciprianni throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carr lands with an overhand left.
Nice cross by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni throws a sloppy body shot
and Carr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carr throws a lazy uppercut
and Ciprianni counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ciprianni moves out of range as Carr strikes.
Ciprianni tries to land a leg kick but Carr saw it coming and moves away.
Carr works over Ciprianni's head and body with a nice combination.
A swing and a miss from Carr.#T3#
Carr just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprianni slips a straight right by Carr.
Ciprianni lands with a hook. Carr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ciprianni slips under a jab from Carr.
Ciprianni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ciprianni misses with a lunging right hand
and Carr counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Ciprianni misses.
Carr looks to score with a jab to the body but Ciprianni is just out of range.
Ciprianni takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ciprianni with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ciprianni, right into the meat.
Carr throws an off balance right hand
and Ciprianni counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Carr throws an off balance right hand
and Ciprianni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ciprianni is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Carr misses with a straight right.
Carr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carr misses with a hook
and Ciprianni counters with a big head kick but Carr shrugs it off.
Ciprianni throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ciprianni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Carr misses.
Carr throws out a loose jab but Ciprianni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciprianni throws a poor cross that misses
and Carr counters with a right hand to the body.
Cornelius Carr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciprianni throws a body shot but no joy.
Ciprianni throws a looping overhand right but Carr ducks down to avoid it.
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 Cornelius Carr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from Ciprianni does no damage.
Ciprianni moves away from the strike by Carr.
Ciprianni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carr is looking to counter punch.
Carr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ciprianni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ciprianni finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Carr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carr.
Carr connects with a jab.
Carr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Carr as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Carr lands with an overhand left.
Ciprianni throws a head kick that misses
and Carr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ciprianni.
Ciprianni with the counter takedown but Carr avoids it easily.
Carr throws a lazy right hand but Ciprianni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carr scores with a sloppy right hand. Ciprianni should have avoided that one.
Carr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#KD#
Carr lands a left and a right that send Ciprianni crashing to the mat, dazed. Carr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Ciprianni is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Danny Ciprianni has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ciprianni. Ciprianni obviously looking to wear him down.
Carr lands a nice shot that snaps Ciprianni's head back.
Ciprianni is still on wobbly legs! Can Carr finish him?
Ciprianni lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni seems to have recovered his senses.
Carr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ciprianni throws out the jab. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Carr.
Ciprianni thuds his right hand into Carr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Carr misses.
Carr connects with a jab.
Carr misses with a hook
and Ciprianni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ciprianni lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Carr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Carr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Carr lands with a shot to the body.
Ciprianni throws out a loose jab but Carr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Carr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ciprianni misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carr, as that shot connected.
Ciprianni throws a lazy uppercut
and Carr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ciprianni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carr.
Ciprianni tries a quick counter leg kick but Carr is wise to it.
Ciprianni looks to throw the jab but Carr is out of range.
Carr misses with a looping left.
A slapping body kick lands there for Carr.
Carr misses with a straight left.
Ciprianni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Carr misses.
Ciprianni throws out a loose jab but Carr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciprianni tries to land a front kick but Carr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It appears Carr was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4#
Ciprianni throws a body kick that misses
and Carr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ciprianni thinking.
Carr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ciprianni.
Carr misses with a hook
and Ciprianni counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carr throws a right hand that misses
and Ciprianni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ciprianni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carr throws a hook but Ciprianni blocks it.
Ciprianni takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ciprianni misses with a body punch
and Carr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carr throws a body punch but Ciprianni moves out of range.
Carr loads up on a big right hand but Ciprianni slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carr throws a poor cross that misses
and Ciprianni counters with a good low kick that Carr was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cornelius Carr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny Ciprianni's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Carr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carr misses with a looping right.
Ciprianni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ciprianni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ciprianni on the side of the head.
Carr lands a nice hook to Ciprianni's body. Ciprianni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Ciprianni misses its intended target.
Carr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cipriannis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carr slips under a jab.
Ciprianni misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Carr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carr jabs at Ciprianni's body.
Carr throws a right hand that misses
letting Ciprianni counter with a right hand. #T1#
Carr misses with a left hand
and Ciprianni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ciprianni doesn't seem bothered though.
Ciprianni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carr.
Ciprianni tries a low kick but Carr avoids it.
Ciprianni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carr. That's going to slow Ciprianni down.
Carr missing with a left hand there. Ciprianni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Ciprianni misses the target.
Carr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ciprianni counters with a solid body kick.
Carr throws a looping overhand right but Ciprianni ducks down to avoid it.
Ciprianni takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Danny Ciprianni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Carr throws a right hand that misses
and Ciprianni makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good leg kick by Carr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ciprianni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ciprianni slips a jab from Carr.
Carr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ciprianni lands with an uppercut that bounces Carr off the cage and back into range.
Cornelius Carr is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Ciprianni. That snapped Carr's head back.
Ciprianni attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Carr looks to land a right hand but Ciprianni moved out of range.#KD2#
Ciprianni drops Carr with a beautiful combination! Carr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ciprianni is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Carr is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Cornelius Carr has been cut.#T3#
Carr walks straight into a right hand from Ciprianni - that's dropped him! Ciprianni jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Carr from any more punishment! Carr complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Danny Ciprianni!
After winning the bout, Danny Ciprianni thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
ITFL 10.1
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Ciprianni throws a hook but Themistokles blocks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ciprianni 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.
Themistokles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Themistokles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ciprianni.
Themistokles misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Ciprianni misses.
Themistokles connects with an inside leg kick.
Ciprianni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Themistokles walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ciprianni.
Themistokles throws a poor cross that misses
and Ciprianni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Themistokles throws a lazy right hand but Ciprianni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Themistokles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ciprianni.
Themistokles swings for the body but Ciprianni moves out of range.
Themistokles misses with a straight left.
Good work by Themistokles as he checks the leg kick.
Ciprianni scores with a one two! Themistokles had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ciprianni moves out of range of the strikes.
Ciprianni avoids a kick to the body.
Themistokles jabs Ciprianni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good leg kick by Ciprianni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Ciprianni swinging wildly here.
Ciprianni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Themistokles. That did some damage!
Ciprianni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Themistokles ducks right into an uppercut from Ciprianni.
Themistokles misses with a looping left.
Ciprianni is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Themistokles with a body shot.
Themistokles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Ciprianni.
Themistokles lands a front kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Themistokles.
Ciprianni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ciprianni tries a low kick but Themistokles avoids it.
Ciprianni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ciprianni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Themistokles throws a leg kick but Ciprianni sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That kick from Themistokles tenderised Ciprianni's leg. Ciprianni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ciprianni scores with a sloppy right hand. Themistokles should have avoided that one. #T2#
Ciprianni moves out of range of the body kick from Themistokles.
Ciprianni misses with a takedown attempt
and Themistokles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ciprianni misses with a body shot.
Themistokles misses with an uppercut.
Ciprianni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ciprianni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ciprianni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ciprianni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Themistokles manages to avoid it.
Themistokles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Themistokles swings for the body but Ciprianni moves out of range.
Ciprianni shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Themistokles as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Themistokles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A good leg kick by Themistokles.
Ciprianni connects with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Ciprianni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ciprianni.
Ciprianni throws a leg kick but Themistokles sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ciprianni dives in for a single leg takedown but Themistokles sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Strategos Themistokles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Ciprianni.
Themistokles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ciprianni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Themistokles.
Ciprianni tries a quick counter leg kick but Themistokles is wise to it.
Themistokles walks into a stiff left hand from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Themistokles was well out of range. Poor timing from Ciprianni.
A little feinted left hand from Themistokles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Themistokles lands a leg kick that knocks Ciprianni off balance momentarily.
Ciprianni defending well as Themistokles loads up on a big left hand.
Ciprianni takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ciprianni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Themistokles takes a swing at Ciprianni's ribcage but misses.
Ciprianni is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Themistokles with a body shot.
Themistokles cracks the inside of Ciprianni's front leg.
Good leg kick by Themistokles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ciprianni fails to land the takedown.
Themistokles connects with the punch.
Themistokles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ciprianni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Themistokles looks to land a body kick but Ciprianni moved away.
Themistokles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ciprianni is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Themistokles rather than just go for the knockout.
Ciprianni connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Themistokles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ciprianni.
Themistokles throws a good cross that connects.
#T4#
Themistokles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ciprianni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Themistokles jabs Ciprianni right on the nose. Ciprianni blinks but takes it well.
Ciprianni throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Themistokles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Themistokles throws a poor cross that misses
and Ciprianni counters with a one-two to the body.
Themistokles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ciprianni misses with a low kick as Themistokles jumps back.
Themistokles scores with a jab to the body.
Strategos Themistokles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Themistokles checks a low kick from Ciprianni.
Themistokles throws a hook to the side of Ciprianni's head but Ciprianni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Themistokles misses.
Themistokles throws a chopping leg kick but Ciprianni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Themistokles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ciprianni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ciprianni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ciprianni throws out a counter right but Themistokles avoids it with no problem.
Ciprianni takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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 Strategos Themistokles will probably get the nod.
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#
Ciprianni tries to bum rush Themistokles with a series of wild strikes but Themistokles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Themistokles.
Ciprianni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Themistokles.#CL#
Themistokles has closed the distance and engaged Ciprianni in a clinch.
Themistokles prevents the takedown attempt.
Themistokles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Themistokles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Ciprianni on the inside.
Themistokles tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ciprianni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprianni gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Themistokles.
Ciprianni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni lands a shoulder strike.
Ciprianni cracks Themistokles with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Themistokles - that landed with a thud.
Themistokles lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ciprianni gets underhooks to prevent Themistokles's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Ciprianni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ciprianni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Themistokles's elbow.
Themistokles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Themistokles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ciprianni lands with a light punch inside.
Ciprianni scores with a shoulder strike.
Ciprianni misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprianni leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ciprianni is working for takedown but Themistokles is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ciprianni is trying to pull guard but Themistokles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Strategos Themistokles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Ciprianni.#BC2#
Ciprianni manages to break the clinch.
Themistokles checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Themistokles throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ciprianni loads up on a big right hand but Themistokles slips the punch.
Themistokles with a nice cross.#T2#
Ciprianni throws a head kick that misses.
Themistokles connects with a leg kick. Ciprianni looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ciprianni moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Themistokles throws a body punch but Ciprianni moves out of range.
Ciprianni thumps Themistokles with a low kick.
Themistokles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ciprianni's head backwards.
Themistokles misses with a body shot.
Strategos Themistokles is winning the standup battle so far.
Ciprianni takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Themistokles misses with a wild body shot.
Ciprianni throws a low kick, looking for Themistokles's leg but Themistokles calmly moves out of range.
Themistokles scores with a nice body kick.
Ciprianni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ciprianni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Themistokles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick by Themistokles misses
and Ciprianni counters with a left to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Themistokles.
Ciprianni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ciprianni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Themistokles.
Themistokles is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Nice jab there from Themistokles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ciprianni.
Themistokles throws a body kick that misses.
Themistokles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ciprianni.
Themistokles throws a head kick but Ciprianni moves out of range.
Ciprianni flicks out a counter leg kick but Themistokles steps away.
Ciprianni misses with a body shot.
Themistokles throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ciprianni avoids it.
Ciprianni misses with a body kick.
Ciprianni slips under a jab.
Themistokles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ciprianni.
Themistokles throws a shot from downtown. Ciprianni moves away and avoids it.
Ciprianni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ciprianni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ciprianni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Themistokles fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ciprianni checks it well.
Ciprianni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ciprianni scores with a nice body kick.
Themistokles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ciprianni shoots in and drives through. Themistokles sprawls well.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Themistokles misses the body punch
and Ciprianni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ciprianni misses with an uppercut.
Themistokles misses with a low kick as Ciprianni jumps back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ciprianni.
Themistokles missing with a left hand there. Ciprianni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Themistokles backing away here, and Ciprianni unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Themistokles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ciprianni avoids the body shot from Themistokles.
Themistokles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Themistokles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Themistokles lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ciprianni lands a right hook to the body.
Themistokles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ciprianni scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Themistokles throws a shot from downtown. Ciprianni moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danny Ciprianni 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#
A big left from Themistokles misses.
Ciprianni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Themistokles on the side of the head.
Ciprianni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ciprianni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ciprianni. Themistokles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ciprianni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Themistokles. That did some damage!
Themistokles slips a straight right by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Themistokles moves away.
Ciprianni misses with a body shot.
Ciprianni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands with a nice body punch.
Ciprianni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Themistokles throws a lazy right hand but Ciprianni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ciprianni misses with a body shot.
Themistokles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ciprianni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ciprianni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Themistokles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Themistokles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Themistokles misses with a kick to the body.
Ciprianni doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ciprianni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Themistokles's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ciprianni under the eye.
Ciprianni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ciprianni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ciprianni moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Themistokles misses.
Ciprianni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Themistokles tries to close the distance and clinch but Ciprianni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ciprianni takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ciprianni is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Themistokles with a body shot.
A jab from Themistokles misses.
Themistokles throws a body kick that misses.
Ciprianni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Themistokles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ciprianni moves out of range as Themistokles strikes.#T2#
The fighters circling - Themistokles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ciprianni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ciprianni misses with a body shot.
Themistokles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Themistokles tries to close the distance and clinch but Ciprianni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Themistokles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ciprianni tried to score with a low kick but Themistokles checks it.
Ciprianni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ciprianni steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Themistokles. That one must have hurt.
Themistokles sizes up Ciprianni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ciprianni misses the body punch
and Themistokles counters with an outside leg kick.
Ciprianni misses with an uppercut. Themistokles saw that one coming.
Ciprianni connects with a solid leg kick.
Ciprianni loads up on a big right hand but Themistokles slips the punch.
Ciprianni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Themistokles.
Ciprianni moves out of range of the body kick from Themistokles.
#T3#
Themistokles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ciprianni. That did some damage!
Themistokles stuffs the takedown attempt from Ciprianni. Ciprianni gets slowly back to his feet.
Themistokles fails to land with a series of punches.
Ciprianni thows a body kick. Themistokles tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Themistokles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ciprianni lets loose with a powerful body kick. Themistokles will feel that in the morning.
Ciprianni is looking to slow Themistokles down with leg kicks.
Ciprianni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ciprianni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Themistokles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Ciprianni manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Themistokles on his heels. He'll look to pass Themistokles's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciprianni trying to control but Themistokles is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ciprianni is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Ciprianni drops back, looking for a kneebar! Themistokles looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Themistokles looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Themistokles! #REVR##SU#
Themistokles decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Themistokles walks into a straight right hand from Ciprianni.
Themistokles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Themistokles takes a swing at Ciprianni's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Ciprianni.
I think Ciprianni has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Ciprianni!
During a confident post fight interview, Danny Ciprianni thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ITFL 9.1
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gilas enables Ciprianni to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gilas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ciprianni postures up in Gilas's guard and throws a big left but Gilas blocks it.
Gilas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gilas trying to keep a closed guard but Ciprianni is proving a slippery customer.
Ciprianni wants to control from the top but Gilas keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ciprianni drops back looking for a leg! Gilas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gilas manages to kick Ciprianni off! Ciprianni jumps back into Gilas's guard.
Ciprianni wants to control from the top but Gilas keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilas trying to control the position here. #T1#
Ciprianni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gilas is keeping the position for now.
Gilas working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Ciprianni is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Ciprianni drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gilas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gilas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gilas! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Gilas stalls from top position.
Ciprianni tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ciprianni manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ciprianni is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Gilas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ciprianni wants to control but Gilas is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gilas lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ciprianni manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Gilas preventing the sweep.
Ciprianni not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gilas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gilas throws a strike but Ciprianni rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ciprianni trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciprianni showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gilas is pulling down on Ciprianni's head to control his posture.
Ciprianni wants to control from the top but Gilas keeps moving. #T4#
Gilas looking for a sweep. Not yet Gilas, not yet.
Ciprianni sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gilas's guard.
Gilas is looking to control Ciprianni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gilas avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Ciprianni is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ciprianni is keen to just control but Gilas is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ciprianni is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Ciprianni is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Ciprianni dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jab, jab by Ciprianni - just one landing.
Ciprianni just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprianni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gilas on the side of the head.
Gilas just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprianni throws out a leg kick but Gilas moves out of range and Ciprianni only half commits.
Gilas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ciprianni moves away.
Ciprianni blocks a head kick by Gilas.
A head kick from Ciprianni lands but Gilas takes it in his stride.
Danny Ciprianni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciprianni scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ciprianni.
Gilas fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Ciprianni lands a head shot.
Ciprianni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gilas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ciprianni.
Gilas looks to throw the jab but Ciprianni is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Ciprianni. Beautiful body shot.
Gilas walks into a straight right hand from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gilas. Gilas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Ciprianni forces Gilas back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Ciprianni pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Ciprianni is looking for a triangle but Gilas pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Gilas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ciprianni tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Gilas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gilas won't allow Ciprianni to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Gilas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Ciprianni had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gilas defends it easily.
Ciprianni working a defensive guard here.
Gilas lands a couple of digs.
Ciprianni looking to control.
Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gilas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Ciprianni looking to control.
Gilas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ciprianni's head.
Gilas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ciprianni working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Ciprianni is looking for a triangle but Gilas pushes his legs off easily.
Ciprianni is pulling down on Gilas's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Ciprianni looking for a guillotine here but Gilas defends easily.
Ciprianni keeping moving, preventing Gilas from controlling successfully. #T4#
Gilas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gilas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Ciprianni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gilas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gilas wants to control from the top but Ciprianni keeps moving.
Gilas being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ciprianni is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Ciprianni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ciprianni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gilas tries to clinch up.
Ciprianni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ciprianni loads up on a big right hand but Gilas slips the punch.
Ciprianni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab, jab by Ciprianni - just one landing.
Gilas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gilas needs to keep his hands up - Ciprianni had a free shot at his head there.
Ciprianni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gilas moves away.#TD#
Gilas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ciprianni is looking to control Gilas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ciprianni avoid being mounted?
Ciprianni has his hands clasped together around Gilas's back. He's all about the action.
Ciprianni gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Gilas is fighting to break Ciprianni's control of his arms but Ciprianni is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gilas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gilas trying to control but Ciprianni is working from the bottom.
Ciprianni trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Ciprianni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gilas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Ciprianni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gilas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Gilas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ciprianni's head.
Ciprianni is adopting a defensive guard.
Gilas works over Ciprianni with some ground and pound from guard.
Ciprianni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ciprianni is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ciprianni passes Gilas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neil Gilas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gilas trying to control but Ciprianni postures up.
#T3#
Gilas is looking to improve his position.
Gilas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ciprianni is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Gilas is defending against the submission attempts here by Ciprianni.
Gilas is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ciprianni is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ciprianni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gilas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gilas.
Ciprianni pushes down on Gilas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ciprianni is looking to advance position but Gilas won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ciprianni is working for a kimura but Gilas is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ciprianni is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Ciprianni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ciprianni 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Ciprianni!
A victorious Danny Ciprianni thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
ITFL 8.1
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
De Roncevaux lands with a right hand.
De Roncevaux throws a body punch but Ciprianni moves out of range.
De Roncevaux throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice side step and Ciprianni releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
De Roncevaux throws a head kick that misses.
De Roncevaux throws an overhand right that lands on Ciprianni's shoulder, as Ciprianni tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Ciprianni misses.
De Roncevaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ciprianni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Roncevaux feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ciprianni's calf.
De Roncevaux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Roland De Roncevaux has been cut.
De Roncevaux misses with a body shot
and Ciprianni counters with a good low kick that De Roncevaux was not able to check.
Ciprianni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ciprianni takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Roncevaux throws a looping overhand right but Ciprianni ducks down to avoid it.
De Roncevaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Ciprianni doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciprianni throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ciprianni. #T1#
De Roncevaux takes a swing at Ciprianni's ribcage but misses.
Ciprianni appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ciprianni jabs De Roncevaux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Roncevaux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Roncevaux scores with a sloppy right hand. Ciprianni should have avoided that one.
Ciprianni misses with a combination
#CL#
and De Roncevaux counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De Roncevaux .
Good body shot from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni throws a head punch that misses.
Ciprianni tries a body shot but De Roncevaux blocks it.
Ciprianni changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De Roncevaux fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ciprianni lands a two punch combo.
Ciprianni misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by De Roncevaux 's head coaches at Wolf Training Lair that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
De Roncevaux tries to land a leg kick but Ciprianni saw it coming and moves away.
#T2#
Ciprianni tries a head kick but it misses.
De Roncevaux half committed to a counter leg kick.
De Roncevaux pushes Ciprianni away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Roncevaux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Roncevaux connects with a nice looking jab.
De Roncevaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ciprianni keeps De Roncevaux at a distance using the push kick.
De Roncevaux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cipriannis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ciprianni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Roncevaux .
Ciprianni lands a body shot.
De Roncevaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ciprianni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Roncevaux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ciprianni feints a counter leg kick.
Ciprianni lands a nice hook to De Roncevaux 's body. De Roncevaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
De Roncevaux throws a jab when Ciprianni was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Ciprianni's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
De Roncevaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ciprianni tries a quick counter leg kick but De Roncevaux is wise to it.
De Roncevaux throws a body punch but Ciprianni moves out of range.
Ciprianni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Roncevaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ciprianni doesn't seem bothered though.
Ciprianni staying out of range there.
Ciprianni walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ciprianni misses with a head kick.
De Roncevaux misses with a low kick.
De Roncevaux is looking to clinch but Ciprianni is avoiding it.
Ciprianni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Ciprianni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from De Roncevaux . Ciprianni does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Roncevaux blocks a head kick by Ciprianni.
De Roncevaux moves out of range of the body kick.
Ciprianni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ciprianni is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Roncevaux rather than just go for the knockout.
De Roncevaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ciprianni swings for the body but De Roncevaux moves out of range.
Ciprianni swings for the body but De Roncevaux moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from De Roncevaux - that will leave a mark!
Ciprianni slips a jab and a cross from De Roncevaux .
A chopping leg kick lands by De Roncevaux .
Ciprianni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ciprianni scores with a leg kick.
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 Roland De Roncevaux will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roland De Roncevaux 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
De Roncevaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ciprianni manages to avoid it.
Ciprianni steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from De Roncevaux .
De Roncevaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Ciprianni is just out of range.
Ciprianni was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
De Roncevaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ciprianni moves away.
De Roncevaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from De Roncevaux does it's job there.
Ciprianni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ciprianni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Roncevaux 's head.
Ciprianni throws a poor cross that misses
and De Roncevaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ciprianni checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni blocks a leg kick.
De Roncevaux scores with a jab to the body.
De Roncevaux tries to clinch but Ciprianni is having none of it.
De Roncevaux scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
De Roncevaux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Roncevaux throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Roncevaux throws a body punch but Ciprianni moves out of range.
De Roncevaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ciprianni can do to turn this around?
Ciprianni throws a looping overhand right but De Roncevaux ducks down to avoid it.
Ciprianni works the jab nicely.
De Roncevaux jabs Ciprianni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab, jab by De Roncevaux - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Danny Ciprianni has been cut.
De Roncevaux scores with a body shot.
Ciprianni throws a head kick but De Roncevaux moves out of range.
Roland De Roncevaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciprianni throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Roncevaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roland De Roncevaux is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Roncevaux . That's going to slow Ciprianni down.
De Roncevaux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Roncevaux throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Roncevaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Roncevaux misses with a head kick.
As De Roncevaux backs off Ciprianni throws a huge counter combo but De Roncevaux manages to avoid it all.
Ciprianni moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
De Roncevaux throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Roncevaux catches Ciprianni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Roncevaux keeps the fight on the outside.
Ciprianni looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body punch from De Roncevaux .
De Roncevaux misses with a wild body shot.
De Roncevaux lunges at Ciprianni with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ciprianni's hand.
Ciprianni walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
De Roncevaux misses with a body kick.
Ciprianni follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ciprianni.
De Roncevaux misses the shot to the body.
Ciprianni appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ciprianni throws a jab but it's blocked by De Roncevaux .
Ciprianni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Roncevaux has time to react.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting De Roncevaux here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
De Roncevaux on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good shot there by De Roncevaux .
Ciprianni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Roncevaux throws a hook but Ciprianni avoids it easily.
Ciprianni misses the jab.
Ciprianni staying out of range there.
De Roncevaux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Ciprianni misses with a leg kick.
Ciprianni on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ciprianni is breathing heavily.
De Roncevaux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ciprianni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Roncevaux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Roncevaux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#
Ciprianni is rocked!#CL2#
Ciprianni fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Roncevaux , pushing him back against the cage.
De Roncevaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ciprianni lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ciprianni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ciprianni throws a punch but it's blocked by De Roncevaux .
De Roncevaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ciprianni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland De Roncevaux dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ciprianni shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Roncevaux manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
De Roncevaux wants to hit a switch here but Ciprianni passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for De Roncevaux there!
De Roncevaux is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ciprianni avoids the attempt from De Roncevaux to control.#T1#
Ciprianni sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
De Roncevaux tries to hold on but Ciprianni pushes him away.
Danny Ciprianni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ciprianni controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciprianni tries to control but De Roncevaux wriggling away.
De Roncevaux wants to hold on but Ciprianni pushes him away.
Ciprianni tries to control but De Roncevaux wriggling away. #T3#
Ciprianni controlling the pace for now.
Ciprianni thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ciprianni controlling his opponent.
Ciprianni avoids the attempt from De Roncevaux to control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ciprianni trying to control but De Roncevaux is having none of it.
Ciprianni with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
De Roncevaux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Roncevaux is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Ciprianni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Roncevaux 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland De Roncevaux !
Roland De Roncevaux 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:
ITFL 7.1
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ciprianni. Kroblur does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Ciprianni tries to keep at a distance but Kroblur has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ciprianni fails to land.
Kroblur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ciprianni or not.
Ciprianni throws a head punch that misses.
Ciprianni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kroblur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprianni's elbow.
Kroblur effectively controlling the action here.
Ciprianni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kroblur struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciprianni controls his hands.
Ciprianni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kroblur blocks a body shot from Ciprianni.
Kroblur gets through Ciprianni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Kroblur.
Ciprianni blocks a body shot from Kroblur.
Kroblur taking a breather.
Kroblur is stalling here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ciprianni 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.
Kroblur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Ciprianni misses with the head strike.
Ciprianni working aggressively here.
Kroblur lands a body shot. #BC2#
Ciprianni manages to break the clinch.
Ciprianni scores with a hook.
Ciprianni throws a head kick that misses.
Kroblur wants to clinch up but Ciprianni keeps it at a distance.
Kroblur tries a low kick but Ciprianni avoids it.
We've been told by Kroblur's head coaches at The Butcher's Block that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ciprianni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kroblur's head backwards.#CL#
Kroblur fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ciprianni, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kroblur.
Ciprianni has had enough of the clinch but Kroblur keeps him there for the moment.
Ciprianni blocks an uppercut.
Ciprianni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kroblur backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kroblur.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kroblur.
Kroblur lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kroblur throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Ciprianni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kroblur backwards.
Ciprianni lands a right hand.
Kroblur lands a nice shot to the body.
Kroblur lands a body shot.
Ciprianni looks winded!
Ciprianni throws a head punch that misses.
Ciprianni blocking some punches.
Kroblur misses with a punch on the inside.
Ciprianni swings wildly with an uppercut but Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciprianni lands with a short shot to the head.
Kroblur lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kroblur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ciprianni misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kroblur.
Kroblur tries to stall but Ciprianni uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ciprianni.
Kroblur lands a shot to the body.
Kroblur lands an uppercut.
Ciprianni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Kroblur.
A left hand lands to the body for Kroblur.
Kroblur works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Kroblur swings wildly with an uppercut but Ciprianni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kroblur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kroblur has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprianni.
Kroblur tries a body shot but Ciprianni blocks it.
Ciprianni softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kroblur tries to work over Ciprianni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ciprianni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kroblur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ciprianni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprianni misses with some punches.
Kroblur swings wildly with an uppercut but Ciprianni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kroblur misses with a punch to the body.
Kroblur is working Ciprianni over against the cage.
Ciprianni works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Ciprianni fails to land.
Ciprianni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ciprianni.
Kroblur throws a head punch that misses.
Kroblur lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kroblur misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Kroblur misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprianni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Kroblur.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kroblur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kroblur tries to work over Ciprianni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ciprianni blocks a body shot from Kroblur.
Nice body punch from Kroblur.
Still in the clinch, Ciprianni scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ciprianni fails to land.
Kroblur misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kroblur.
Ciprianni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ciprianni breaks the clinch.
Ciprianni avoids the body shot from Kroblur.
Nice body punch from Ciprianni. #CL#
Kroblur has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kroblur works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kroblur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ciprianni scores with a nice hook to the head.
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 Matt Kroblur will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ciprianni moves out of range of the body kick.
Ciprianni misses with a hook to the body
and Kroblur counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kroblur scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ciprianni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kroblur throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Ciprianni counter with a right hand. #CL#
Kroblur has closed the distance and engaged Ciprianni in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ciprianni.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ciprianni.
Kroblur tries to throw a body punch but Ciprianni avoids it by throwing Kroblur back against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kroblur here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kroblur tries a body shot but Ciprianni blocks it.
Kroblur lands a right hand.
Ciprianni content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kroblur.
Ciprianni jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kroblur walks away with a smile on his face. Ciprianni gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ciprianni is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kroblur.
Kroblur misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kroblur lands with a right hand. #T1#
Ciprianni takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ciprianni misses with a body shot.
Kroblur moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Kroblur clinches up against the cage.
Kroblur digs a right hand into Ciprianni's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ciprianni's gas tank.
Ciprianni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprianni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kroblur backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kroblur.
Kroblur misses with the head strike.
Kroblur lands with a right to the head.
Kroblur cracks Ciprianni with a nice body shot.
Kroblur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kroblur lands a left hand.
Kroblur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ciprianni can do to turn this around?
Kroblur scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kroblur lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ciprianni swings wildly with an uppercut but Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kroblur lands a body punch. #T2#
Kroblur tries to work over Ciprianni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kroblur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kroblur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kroblur misses with a body punch.
Kroblur misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kroblur.
A bit of stalling here from Ciprianni.
Kroblur blocking some punches.
Ciprianni taking a breather.
Kroblur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kroblur lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Kroblur on the inside.
Ciprianni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kroblur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kroblur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
Kroblur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ciprianni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ciprianni blocks an uppercut.
Kroblur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
Kroblur lands with a right to the head. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ciprianni. #TD2#
Ciprianni manages to pull guard.
Kroblur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ciprianni is keeping the position for now.
Kroblur trying to control but Ciprianni is working from the bottom.
Kroblur is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kroblur chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroblur working some strikes from top position.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kroblur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kroblur is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kroblur looking to sit in guard and control but Ciprianni gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kroblur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kroblur looking for a sweep. Not yet Kroblur, not yet.
Kroblur is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Kroblur dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ciprianni misses with a body shot.
Kroblur chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kroblur wants to clinch up but Ciprianni keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ciprianni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Ciprianni misses the target.
Ciprianni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kroblur fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kroblur throws a leg kick which misses Ciprianni's front leg but catches the back leg as Ciprianni tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni lands a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Ciprianni. No joy for Kroblur on that attempt.
Ciprianni connects with a body shot.
Ciprianni tests Kroblur's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Kroblur misses with a low kick.
Kroblur blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Kroblur takes the fight into the clinch.
Kroblur tries to throw a body punch but Ciprianni avoids it by throwing Kroblur back against the cage.
Kroblur presses Ciprianni against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kroblur misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ciprianni.
Kroblur misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni throws a head punch that misses.
Kroblur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cipriannis head.
Kroblur blocks an uppercut.
Ciprianni tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kroblur smiles and moves away.
Kroblur tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ciprianni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Ciprianni misses.
Kroblur attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Danny Ciprianni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ciprianni lands with a nice body punch.
Kroblur tries to clinch there but Ciprianni circles away.
It seemed like Ciprianni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Danny Ciprianni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciprianni walks into a straight right hand from Kroblur.
Kroblur tries to clinch up but Ciprianni circles away and keeps his distance.
Kroblur tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ciprianni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ciprianni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kroblur!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kroblur wants to clinch up but Ciprianni keeps it at a distance.
Kroblur tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ciprianni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kroblur lands with a hook. Ciprianni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kroblur throws a leg kick that misses.
Ciprianni on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3##CL#
Kroblur has closed the distance and engaged Ciprianni in a clinch.
Ciprianni blocks a body shot from Kroblur.
Kroblur keeps control of Ciprianni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kroblur throws a head punch that misses.
Kroblur misses with the head strike.
Ciprianni blocking some punches.
Ciprianni looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Kroblur.
Kroblur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ciprianni blocks a body shot from Kroblur.
Ciprianni has a couple of punches blocked by Kroblur.
Kroblur misses with a body punch.
Kroblur throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Kroblur on the inside.
Kroblur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
A short right from Ciprianni.
Kroblur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ciprianni working aggressively here.
#T4#
A shot in the inside from Kroblur.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kroblur lands an uppercut.
Kroblur misses with a body punch.
Kroblur stalls.
Ciprianni lands a nice shot to the body.
Kroblur gets through Ciprianni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ciprianni misses with a punch on the inside.
Ciprianni swings wildly with an uppercut but Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ciprianni prevents a body shot from Kroblur.
Ciprianni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kroblur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Kroblur - that landed with a thud.
Ciprianni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kroblur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kroblur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ciprianni blocks a body shot from Kroblur.
Ciprianni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kroblur.
Ciprianni throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Kroblur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kroblur, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Kroblur!
Matt Kroblur decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ITFL 6.1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Kha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kha looks to score with a jab to the body but Ciprianni is just out of range.
Kha looks to land a left hand but Ciprianni moved out of range nicely.
Kha tries to land a leg kick but Ciprianni saw it coming and moves away.
Ciprianni tries a quick counter leg kick but Kha is wise to it.
Kha misses with a kick to the body.
Ciprianni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice cross by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni throws a push kick but Kha slaps the foot to one side.
Kha cracks Ciprianni with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kha misses with a hook
and Ciprianni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kha.
Ciprianni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kha's sensitive parts.
Ciprianni throws a leg kick but Kha checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kha defending well as Ciprianni loads up on a big left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ciprianni 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.
Ciprianni throws a body punch but Kha moves out of range.
Kha scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Danny Ciprianni has been cut.#T1#
Kha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ciprianni takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kha moves out of range of the body kick.
Kha throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ciprianni counters with a nice leg kick.
Kha tries to land a leg kick but Ciprianni saw it coming and moves away.
Ciprianni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kai Kha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ciprianni tries to close the distance and clinch but Kha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danny Ciprianni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciprianni slips under a jab from Kha.
Kha connects with a jab.#KD#
Kha feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ciprianni sprawling to the canvas! Ciprianni rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kha finish him?!
#ROC#
Ciprianni is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ciprianni cracks Kha with an open hand slap.
Kha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kha motions for Ciprianni to come forward. Kha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Kha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ciprianni checks it well.
Kha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kha drops his hands momentarily and Ciprianni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ciprianni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Kha tries to keep at a distance but Ciprianni has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ciprianni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ciprianni lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Kha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kha on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Ciprianni shoots in and bounces Kha off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ciprianni is one step ahead there. #T3#
Kha can't keep his opponent in guard - Ciprianni advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kha tries to get to full guard but Ciprianni has control of the leg.
Ciprianni trying to control from half guard but Kha is working away.
Kha is pressing down on Ciprianni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kha keeping full guard, as Ciprianni tries to pass.
Ciprianni wants to control from the top but Kha keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ciprianni preventing the sweep.
Ciprianni trying to control the position from guard on top but Kha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciprianni controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
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 Kai Kha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Ciprianni's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ciprianni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kha thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ciprianni if he has to take too many more of those.
Kha looks to land a right hand but Ciprianni moved out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ciprianni.
Kha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ciprianni tries a quick counter leg kick but Kha is wise to it.
Ciprianni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kha checks a leg kick.
Kha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ciprianni darts in looking for a takedown but Kha gets double underhooks and turns Ciprianni into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kha. Ciprianni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ciprianni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ciprianni feints and then cracks Kha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kha down.
Kai Kha is winning the standup battle so far.
Ciprianni lands with a straight right. Kha didn't see that one coming.
Ciprianni misses with a leg kick
and Kha finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kha crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ciprianni - the referee stops the clock and Kha gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ciprianni. Kha manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ciprianni defending well as Kha loads up on a big left hand.
Kha misses with a kick to the body.
Ciprianni misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kha swings widly with a right hand
letting Ciprianni counter with a right hand.
Kha misses with an uppercut. Ciprianni saw that one coming.
Ciprianni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ciprianni digs a good hook to Kha's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ciprianni.
Kha throws a counter high kick but Ciprianni was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Kha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Kha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ciprianni shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Kha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Ciprianni moves into the clinch.
Ciprianni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprianni's elbow.
Ciprianni has a couple of punches blocked by Kha.
Kha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ciprianni tries to work over Kha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ciprianni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kha blocking some punches.
Ciprianni avoiding damage as Kha throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ciprianni.
Kha blocks an uppercut.
Ciprianni struggles to land a body shot inside as Kha controls his hands.
Our sources have told us that Kha has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ciprianni scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Kha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
Ciprianni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ciprianni misses with a body punch.
Kha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ciprianni.
Ciprianni lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kha works on Ciprianni's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Kha - that landed with a thud.
Kha lands a hook that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
Ciprianni trying to control the position but instead, Kha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ciprianni into the cage.
Ciprianni working aggressively here.
Kha misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Kha.
Ciprianni is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kha.
Kha crunches a lovely knee into Ciprianni's ribcage.
Danny Ciprianni seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ciprianni has Kha pressed against the cage.
#T4#
Ciprianni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kha's elbow.
Ciprianni throws a punch but it's blocked by Kha.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ciprianni prevents a body shot from Kha.
Kha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ciprianni.
Kha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ciprianni blocks a body shot from Kha.
Kha throws a punch but it's blocked by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni tries to work over Kha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ciprianni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kha lands an uppercut.
Ciprianni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ciprianni lands a left hand.
Ciprianni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny Ciprianni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ciprianni looks to score with a jab to the body but Kha is just out of range.
Ciprianni slips under a jab.
Ciprianni now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ciprianni avoids the body shot from Kha.
Kha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ciprianni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Kha gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ciprianni to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kha trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ciprianni is one step ahead there. #T1#
Ciprianni wants to control from the top but Kha keeps moving.
Ciprianni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kha is keeping the position for now.
Ciprianni showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ciprianni is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kha.
Danny Ciprianni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ciprianni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Kha misses.
Kha tries to clinch but Ciprianni is having none of it.
Ciprianni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ciprianni throws a combination that misses
and Kha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ciprianni thows a leg kick but Kha checks it
and Kha counters with a nice uppercut.
Ciprianni does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kha misses with a shot to the body
and Ciprianni counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ciprianni staying out of range there.
Kha throws the left hand but Ciprianni avoids the punch easily.
Ciprianni throws out a leg kick but Kha moves out of range and Ciprianni only half commits.
Ciprianni throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ciprianni lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Kha lands a jab to Ciprianni's midsection.
Ciprianni connects with a body shot.
Kha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ciprianni is out of range.
Kha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ciprianni. Ciprianni obviously looking to wear him down.
Ciprianni lands the left hand.
Ciprianni misses with a low kick.
Kha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That kick from Kha tenderised Ciprianni's leg. Ciprianni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kha tries to land a front kick but Ciprianni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ciprianni let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kha. That's going to slow Ciprianni down.
Kha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ciprianni throws out a leg kick but Kha moves out of range and Ciprianni only half commits.
Kha lands a front kick.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab by Kha.
Kha blocks the body kick.
Ciprianni just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprianni sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ciprianni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kha.
Ciprianni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kha.
Ciprianni throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ciprianni is still on wobbly legs! Can Kha finish him?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kha. Ciprianni shrugs it off though.
Ciprianni seems to have recovered his senses.
Kha scores with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Kha.
Kha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kai Kha.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kha, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Kha!
Kai Kha thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ITFL 5.1
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Steel Penn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel Penn throws a right hand that Ciprianni ducks under and follows up with a left that Ciprianni also avoids with ease.
As Steel Penn looks to move away, Ciprianni throws a big counter combo but Steel Penn just gets out of the way.
Steel Penn throws a nice looking combination but Ciprianni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good work by Steel Penn as he checks the leg kick.
Steel Penn blocks a head kick by Ciprianni.
Steel Penn tries to counter by closing the distance.
No joy there for Steel Penn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ciprianni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Steel Penn looking to score a takedown here. Ciprianni is defending well but Steel Penn drives through and ends up in Ciprianni's guard.
Steel Penn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steel Penn prevents Ciprianni from getting back to his feet.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn prevents Ciprianni from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Steel Penn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Steel Penn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ciprianni manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steel Penn has Ciprianni in his guard.#REVR#
Steel Penn managing to control the position.
Steel Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ciprianni controls the pace.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn pulls Ciprianni in close to his closed guard and prevents Ciprianni from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel Penn trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Ciprianni misses the jab.
Steel Penn throws a sloppy head kick and Ciprianni moves out of range easily.
Steel Penn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ciprianni can pounce on him.
Ciprianni is looking to chop away at Steel Penn's legs.
Ciprianni thows a body kick. Steel Penn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ciprianni.
Ciprianni looks to land a left hand but Steel Penn moved out of range nicely.
Steel Penn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ciprianni scores with a nice head shot.
A leg kick checked by Steel Penn.
Ciprianni tries to land a front kick but Steel Penn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steel Penn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Ciprianni moves into range and clinches up with Steel Penn.
Steel Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Ciprianni fails to land.
Steel Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ciprianni swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel Penn is trying to push Ciprianni away but Ciprianni has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ciprianni throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciprianni is stalling here.
Ciprianni softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ciprianni misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ciprianni working aggressively here.
#TD#
Ciprianni drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ciprianni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Penn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Ciprianni dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ciprianni with a jab.
Steel Penn scores with a jab. Ciprianni acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ciprianni throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steel Penn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ciprianni slips a jab from Steel Penn.
Nice uppercut there from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel Penn misses the target.
Ciprianni misses with a low kick.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ciprianni cracks the inside of Steel Penn's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni throws a jab when Steel Penn was well out of range.
Ciprianni lands a nice hook to Steel Penn's body. Steel Penn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steel Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steel Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Steel Penn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ciprianni misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ciprianni lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steel Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Ciprianni is just out of range.
Steel Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ciprianni misses with a body shot.
Danny Ciprianni is winning the standup battle so far.
Ciprianni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steel Penn's sensitive parts.
Ciprianni throws a head kick that misses.
Steel Penn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Steel Penn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ciprianni lands with a nice body punch.
A clash of legs there as Steel Penn blocks the low kick.
A nice side step and Steel Penn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steel Penn slips under a jab.
Ciprianni backing away here, and Steel Penn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Crunch! Steel Penn slams his shin into Ciprianni's torso.
Ciprianni throws the left hand but Steel Penn avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Steel Penn checks a leg kick.
Ciprianni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel Penn can do to turn this around?
Ciprianni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ciprianni throws a right and a left that Steel Penn avoids nicely.
Steel Penn takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Penn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A clash of legs there as Steel Penn blocks the low kick.
Steel Penn throws a hook but Ciprianni avoids it easily.
Ciprianni keeps the fight on the outside.
Steel Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni scores with a punch to the head.
Steel Penn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ciprianni can pounce on him.
Steel Penn moves away from the strike by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni throws a head kick but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Steel Penn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ciprianni.
#T3#
Ciprianni throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steel Penn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steel Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Ciprianni's shoulder, as Ciprianni tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Steel Penn.
Some wild striking there from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ciprianni lands a nice shot that snaps Steel Penn's head back.
Mr Steel Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ciprianni throws a low kick but Steel Penn moves out of range easily.
Ciprianni fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steel Penn checks it well.
Steel Penn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Steel Penn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ciprianni counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
Ciprianni misses with a few strikes there.
Ciprianni avoids the head kick by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ciprianni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel Penn.
A combination from Steel Penn does no damage.
Ciprianni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steel Penn.
Steel Penn digs a good hook to Ciprianni's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ciprianni connects with a leg kick. Steel Penn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Steel Penn blocks a leg kick.
Ciprianni scores with a decent looking hook.
Steel Penn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni connects with a solid leg kick.
Steel Penn throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Ciprianni dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ciprianni throws a leg kick but Steel Penn moved away.
Steel Penn throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ciprianni counter with a right hand.
Ciprianni looks for the body kick but Steel Penn saw that one coming.
Steel Penn pushes Ciprianni away with a front kick.
Steel Penn looks to land a combination but Ciprianni avoids it well.
Steel Penn tries to close the distance and clinch but Ciprianni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steel Penn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ciprianni misses with an uppercut.
Ciprianni scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ciprianni feints and as Steel Penn raises his hands in defense, Ciprianni changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ciprianni controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel Penn managing to control the position.
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ciprianni is one step ahead there. #T1#
Ciprianni sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel Penn wants to sweep here but Ciprianni controlling him for the moment.
Steel Penn controls Ciprianni momentarily but Ciprianni frees himself.
Danny Ciprianni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ciprianni looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice jab there from Steel Penn.
Jab by Ciprianni.#TD2#
Steel Penn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ciprianni to the ground. Steel Penn is now in Ciprianni's guard.
Steel Penn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steel Penn throwing strikes from guard but Ciprianni blocks nicely.
Ciprianni keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass. #T3#
Ciprianni being controlled here, momentarily.
Mr Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jab, jab by Ciprianni - just one landing.
Ciprianni lands a leg kick that knocks Steel Penn off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Steel Penn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ciprianni misses with some punches.
Ciprianni tries a body shot but Steel Penn blocks it.
#BC#
Ciprianni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ciprianni misses with a body kick.
Ciprianni works Steel Penn's body with a nice hook.
Steel Penn moves forwards but Ciprianni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ciprianni looks to land a right hand but Steel Penn moved out of range.
Ciprianni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ciprianni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ciprianni fires out a quick counter leg kick but Steel Penn just manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Ciprianni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ciprianni has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Ciprianni!
In his post fight interview, Danny Ciprianni gave a big smile as he said 'Marky says hi G Wad...'.
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Event:
ITFL 4.2
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Gilas lands a head shot.#TD#
Ciprianni drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ciprianni drops back looking for a leg! Gilas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gilas manages to kick Ciprianni off! Ciprianni jumps back into Gilas's guard.
Ciprianni trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gilas keeping full guard, as Ciprianni tries to pass.
Ciprianni pushes down on Gilas's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Ciprianni is trying to work for a kimura but Gilas is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ciprianni is looking for a kimura but Gilas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ciprianni to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciprianni stalling away here and it's allowed Gilas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Ciprianni looking to sit in guard and control but Gilas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Ciprianni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gilas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ciprianni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gilas scoring with some ground and pound.
Ciprianni looking for a sweep. Not yet Ciprianni, not yet.
Ciprianni will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gilas sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Ciprianni throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gilas escapes and throws Ciprianni's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ciprianni trying to remain calm as Gilas controls from the top position.
Ciprianni tries to control but Gilas manages to take his back.#T2#
Gilas lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Gilas.
Gilas is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Gilas gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Gilas gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Gilas apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Ciprianni throws a hook to the side of Gilas's head but Gilas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ciprianni.
Gilas throws a looping overhand right but Ciprianni ducks down to avoid it.
Ciprianni throwing a counter right hand but Gilas manages to avoid it.
Ciprianni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciprianni takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gilas throws a lazy right hand but Ciprianni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ciprianni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gilas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gilas lands a jab to Ciprianni's midsection.
Ciprianni misses with an uppercut.
Gilas scoring well with a low kick there.
Gilas lands a right hook to the body.
Gilas cracks Ciprianni with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gilas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Ciprianni to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Gilas swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ciprianni to counter with a crisp jab.
Gilas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ciprianni.
Gilas shoots in for a takedown but Ciprianni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gilas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ciprianni pinned against the cage. Ciprianni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Danny Ciprianni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Gilas.#TD2#
Gilas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ciprianni to the mat! Ciprianni manages to get full guard.
Gilas postures up and lands a big shot to Ciprianni's brow.
Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ciprianni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gilas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gilas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB#
Ciprianni had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gilas defends it easily.
Gilas trying to control but Ciprianni is working from the bottom.
Ciprianni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gilas. #SUB#
Ciprianni is looking for a triangle but Gilas pushes his legs off easily.
Gilas postures up and lands a big shot to Ciprianni's brow. #SUB#
Ciprianni is looking for a triangle but Gilas pushes his legs off easily.
Gilas landing some decent shots from guard.
Ciprianni controls Gilas momentarily but Gilas frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ciprianni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ciprianni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gilas.
An attempted straight right counter from Ciprianni misses the target.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gilas.
Ciprianni is looking for a sweep.
Gilas is chipping away with strikes.
Gilas moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ciprianni manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gilas lands a nice short elbow.
Ciprianni is trying to control but can't.
Gilas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Ciprianni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Gilas lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gilas lands a nice short elbow.
Ciprianni gets full guard.
Ciprianni controls Gilas momentarily but Gilas frees himself.
Gilas landing with the ground and pound.
Gilas lands a couple of elbows.
Gilas trying to control but Ciprianni is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ciprianni working for a triangle but Gilas defends it easily.
#SUB#
Ciprianni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gilas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ciprianni controls Gilas momentarily but Gilas frees himself.
Ciprianni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gilas landing with the ground and pound.
Gilas throws a big elbow that misses.
Gilas throws a big right hand that misses.
Neil Gilas has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Ciprianni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Ciprianni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gilas lands a couple of digs.
Gilas stands up over Ciprianni, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Gilas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Ciprianni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gilas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gilas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gilas cracks Ciprianni with a solid left hand.
Gilas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gilas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Ciprianni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gilas defends well.
Gilas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gilas is in close to Ciprianni's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Ciprianni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gilas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ciprianni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4##SUB#
Gilas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ciprianni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gilas has managed to get both his arms back between Ciprianni's legs - danger averted.
Gilas with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Ciprianni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gilas defends well.
Gilas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gilas postures up and lands a big shot to Ciprianni's brow.
Gilas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilas trying to control but Ciprianni is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ciprianni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gilas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gilas shoots in and drives through. Ciprianni sprawls well.
Gilas throws a lazy uppercut
and Ciprianni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gilas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Gilas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ciprianni has hold of Gilas's hands but Gilas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ciprianni is looking to control Gilas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ciprianni avoid being mounted?
Gilas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gilas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni is pressing down on Gilas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gilas wants to control from the top but Ciprianni keeps moving. #SUB#
Ciprianni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ciprianni wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Gilas distracts Ciprianni with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gilas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gilas slips nicely into half guard.
Gilas drops an elbow to the side of Ciprianni's head.
Ciprianni tries to roll over but Gilas keeps him under control.
Gilas working Ciprianni over with strikes.
Ciprianni is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gilas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gilas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#
Ciprianni is rocked!
Ciprianni trying to hold on to Gilas's head to control him but Gilas postures up.
Oh Ciprianni is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gilas wants to control but Ciprianni is keeping him busy.
Danny Ciprianni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ciprianni seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Gilas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ciprianni is looking for a sweep. Gilas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ciprianni taking some punishment here, with Gilas in his half guard.
Ciprianni on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Ciprianni looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ciprianni actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Ciprianni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neil Gilas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gilas slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Ciprianni is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gilas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ciprianni is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ciprianni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Ciprianni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gilas pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ciprianni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ciprianni is staying active underneath Gilas, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Ciprianni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ciprianni looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gilas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Ciprianni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ciprianni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gilas pulls his head out easily.
Gilas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Ciprianni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ciprianni looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Gilas seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Gilas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gilas 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Gilas!
Neil Gilas really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni blocks the body kick.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land a front kick but Ciprianni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Von Kuschelbär throws a jab but it's blocked by Ciprianni.
Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick but Ciprianni moved away.
Ciprianni has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Von Kuschelbär looks to land a right hand but Ciprianni moved out of range.
Ciprianni throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Von Kuschelbär goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick which misses Ciprianni's front leg but catches the back leg as Ciprianni tries to avoid it.
Ciprianni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been told by Von Kuschelbär's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ciprianni was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Kuschelbär.
Ciprianni throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body shot but no joy.
Ciprianni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ciprianni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ciprianni lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Von Kuschelbär lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Von Kuschelbär jabs at Ciprianni's body.
Ciprianni throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Kuschelbär counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Von Kuschelbär throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ciprianni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Von Kuschelbär throws a nice inside leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär connects with an inside leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Kuschelbär misses the target.
Ciprianni is looking to land body kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Von Kuschelbär - that will leave a mark!
Von Kuschelbär closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Kuschelbär, as that shot connected.
Von Kuschelbär throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a head kick by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni slips under a jab.
Ciprianni lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelbär. Ciprianni does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Ciprianni clinches up against the cage.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Ciprianni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ciprianni moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ciprianni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Kuschelbär can pounce on him.
Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick but Ciprianni moved away.
Ciprianni steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Ciprianni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ciprianni throws a leg kick that misses.
Von Kuschelbär appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a right hand
and Ciprianni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelbär steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ciprianni.#T3#
Von Kuschelbär connects with a body shot that sends Ciprianni's belly button to the back.
No joy there for Ciprianni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ciprianni moves away from the strike by Von Kuschelbär.
Ciprianni throws out a counter right but Von Kuschelbär avoids it with no problem.
Von Kuschelbär throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ciprianni throws a shot from downtown. Von Kuschelbär moves away and avoids it.
Von Kuschelbär displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ciprianni throws out the jab.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a double jab
and Ciprianni counters with a left to the body.
Von Kuschelbär ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ciprianni moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Ciprianni. That snapped Von Kuschelbär's head back.
Von Kuschelbär throws a wild body kick that Ciprianni sees coming a mile off.
Von Kuschelbär fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ciprianni manages to avoid it.#T4#
Ciprianni gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ciprianni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ciprianni misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciprianni throws a series of punches but Von Kuschelbär avoids them all with ease.
Ciprianni misses with a leg kick
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär with a hook.
Ciprianni throws a push kick but Von Kuschelbär slaps the foot to one side.
Ciprianni walks into a stiff left hand from Von Kuschelbär.
That kick from Von Kuschelbär tenderised Ciprianni's leg. Ciprianni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ciprianni throws a head kick but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
Von Kuschelbär takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Von Kuschelbär wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Kuschelbär uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ciprianni.
Von Kuschelbär takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ciprianni scores with a decent looking hook.
Ciprianni blocks a leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Von Kuschelbär here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Von Kuschelbär throws a quick inside leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land a leg kick but Ciprianni saw it coming and moves away.
Von Kuschelbär lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Von Kuschelbär fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ciprianni checks it well.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a leg kick. Ciprianni looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD2#
Ciprianni shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ciprianni is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Von Kuschelbär is just riding it out for now. Ciprianni eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ciprianni wants to work for an arm triangle but Von Kuschelbär is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB2#
Ciprianni is looking for submissions but instead, Von Kuschelbär has regained full guard.
#SUB2#
Ciprianni has gone for a leg lock! Von Kuschelbär slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ciprianni's guard.#REVR#
Von Kuschelbär trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciprianni is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Ciprianni working for submissions but it's allowed Von Kuschelbär to get to half guard.
#T2#
Von Kuschelbär is keen to just control but Ciprianni is a slippery customer.
Ciprianni is trying to maintain the position but Von Kuschelbär is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Ciprianni looking for submissions off his back.
Von Kuschelbär passes into side control, despite Ciprianni's attempt to control the position.
Ciprianni regains half guard.
Ciprianni tries to roll over but Von Kuschelbär keeps him under control.#T3#
Ciprianni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Von Kuschelbär's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Von Kuschelbär's back!#SUB2#
Ciprianni looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Von Kuschelbär is controlling Ciprianni 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #SUB2#
Ciprianni working for a triangle but Von Kuschelbär defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Ciprianni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Von Kuschelbär avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Ciprianni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Kuschelbär wants to control from the top but Ciprianni keeps moving.
Von Kuschelbär controls from within his opponent's guard.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control but Ciprianni is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ciprianni is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Kuschelbär is aware though and is defending well.
Von Kuschelbär has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ciprianni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Kuschelbär gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danny Ciprianni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ciprianni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär throws the left hand but Ciprianni avoids the punch easily.
Ciprianni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Ciprianni.
Von Kuschelbär will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Von Kuschelbär just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprianni appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ciprianni was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Kuschelbär.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni needs to keep his hands up - Von Kuschelbär had a free shot at his head there.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a jab.
Ciprianni misses with a hook
enabling Von Kuschelbär to counter with a crisp jab.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär is winning the standup battle so far.
Ciprianni throws an off balance right hand
and Von Kuschelbär connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ciprianni misses with a hook. Von Kuschelbär ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Ciprianni throws a sloppy head kick and Von Kuschelbär moves out of range easily.
Ciprianni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Von Kuschelbär lands a glancing blow to the side of Ciprianni's head.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a low kick.
Ciprianni doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ciprianni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Von Kuschelbär swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Kuschelbär does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ciprianni has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Von Kuschelbär.
Ciprianni throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Kuschelbär goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Von Kuschelbär moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCiprianni.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Kuschelbär cracks a nice hook into Ciprianni's ribs.#T2#
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciprianni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ciprianni misses with a low kick.
Ciprianni misses with a low kick.
Von Kuschelbär fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ciprianni on the side of the head.
Von Kuschelbär is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ciprianni can do to turn this around?
Ciprianni misses with a wild body shot.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a straight right. Ciprianni didn't see that one coming.
Ciprianni takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Von Kuschelbär slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ciprianni throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good standup being displayed there by Von Kuschelbär as he connects with a hook.
Von Kuschelbär just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Von Kuschelbär fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ciprianni looks to land a left hand but Von Kuschelbär moved out of range nicely.
Von Kuschelbär misses with an uppercut
and Ciprianni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Von Kuschelbär's knee momentarily.
Ciprianni loads up on a big right hand but Von Kuschelbär slips the punch.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to slow Ciprianni down with leg kicks.
Von Kuschelbär throws a looping overhand right but Ciprianni ducks down to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Ciprianni.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a body shot that sends Ciprianni's belly button to the back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Von Kuschelbär. That's going to slow Ciprianni down.
You can see that Ciprianni has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Ciprianni throws a head kick but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
Von Kuschelbär looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Von Kuschelbär looks to land a combination. Ciprianni sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Kuschelbär looks to land a right hand but Ciprianni moved out of range.#T4#
Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick which misses Ciprianni's front leg but catches the back leg as Ciprianni tries to avoid it.
Ciprianni checks a leg kick.
Ciprianni tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Von Kuschelbär.
Ciprianni looks to land a right hand but Von Kuschelbär moved out of range.
Von Kuschelbär takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Von Kuschelbär steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni looks to land a left hand but Von Kuschelbär moved out of range nicely.
Von Kuschelbär throwing a counter right hand but Ciprianni manages to avoid it.
Ciprianni throws a series of strikes that have Von Kuschelbär backpedaling.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Kuschelbär.
Ciprianni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Von Kuschelbär tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Von Kuschelbär throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ciprianni throws a counter combo.
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range as Ciprianni strikes.
Von Kuschelbär works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Von Kuschelbär 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!
An out of breath Friedrich Von Kuschelbär thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
ITFL 2.1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Ciprianni is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ciprianni seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Stoker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ciprianni, pushing him back against the cage.
Ciprianni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ciprianni scores with a shot to the side of Stoker's head.
Ciprianni throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Ciprianni on the inside.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Stoker lands with a left to the head.
Ciprianni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Stoker.
Ciprianni goes for a takedown attempt but Stoker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stoker scores with a nice head shot.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker looks to land a combination but Ciprianni avoids it well.
Ciprianni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Stoker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ciprianni on the side of the head.
Stoker works the jab nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stoker.
Stoker's coach down at K.O.N.Y. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stoker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ciprianni misses the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Stoker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stoker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ciprianni misses the shot to the body.
Ciprianni moves out of range as Stoker strikes.#CL2#
Ciprianni tries to keep at a distance but Stoker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ciprianni lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stoker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprianni struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Ciprianni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stoker misses with some punches.
Ciprianni is trying to stall.
Stoker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ciprianni pushes Stoker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ciprianni lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ciprianni misses with a body punch.
Stoker prevents a body shot from Ciprianni.
Stoker struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciprianni controls his hands.
Ciprianni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ciprianni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ciprianni fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ciprianni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ciprianni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Ciprianni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ciprianni loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker. #T3#
Ciprianni works the jab nicely.
Ciprianni ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Ciprianni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ciprianni lands a nice shot that snaps Stoker's head back.
Ciprianni checks a leg kick.
Ciprianni drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stoker sprawls and moves away.
Ciprianni swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker misses with an uppercut
and Ciprianni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ciprianni counters with a low kick, right behind Stoker 's knee.
A jab from Ciprianni misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Ciprianni.
Good shot there by Stoker.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Ciprianni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Ciprianni takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edward Stoker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Stoker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stoker lands with an overhand left.
A left lands for Ciprianni.
Ciprianni takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stoker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ciprianni appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stoker tries to work over Ciprianni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ciprianni tries to stall but Stoker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stoker takes a shot to the head.
Stoker tries a body shot but Ciprianni blocks it.
Stoker tries to work over Ciprianni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Ciprianni fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stoker to the ground. Ciprianni is now in Stoker's guard.
Ciprianni wants to control from the top but Stoker keeps moving.
Stoker keeping full guard, as Ciprianni tries to pass.
Ciprianni passes Stoker's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Stoker is defending against the submission attempts here by Ciprianni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ciprianni is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stoker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ciprianni is pressing down on Stoker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stoker is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Ciprianni looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stoker is trying to stand.
Ciprianni is trying to control the action in half guard but Stoker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ciprianni trying to control the pace. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Ciprianni is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stoker is just riding it out for now. Ciprianni eventually gives up the hold.
Ciprianni stalling away here and it's allowed Stoker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Stoker looking to control.
#SUB#
Ciprianni drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stoker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ciprianni has Stoker in his guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciprianni is trying to keep Stoker in close.
#T3#
Ciprianni keeping moving, preventing Stoker from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Stoker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stoker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ciprianni is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ciprianni preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Ciprianni drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stoker dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ciprianni is trying to control the position but Stoker postures up. #SUB#
Ciprianni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stoker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stoker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ciprianni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stoker defends well.#SUB#
Ciprianni has his foot on Stoker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stoker works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stoker wants to pass the guard but Ciprianni is keeping the position.
Ciprianni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stoker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Ciprianni dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ciprianni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Ciprianni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Ciprianni is looking to counter punch.
Jab from Ciprianni.
Stoker misses with a right hand
and Ciprianni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stoker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ciprianni.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ciprianni moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Ciprianni moved away.
Ciprianni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ciprianni takes one on the button.
Stoker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stoker with a nice cross.#T1#
Stoker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Ciprianni avoids it with no problem.
Stoker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ciprianni counters with a series of strikes. Stoker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ciprianni tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoker throws a head kick that Ciprianni semi-blocks.
Some wild striking there from Stoker.
Ciprianni looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Stoker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stoker misses with a head kick.
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Stoker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Edward Stoker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Stoker throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Ciprianni tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoker slips a jab from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni tries to bum rush Stoker with a series of wild strikes but Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stoker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ciprianni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Ciprianni misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ciprianni, right into the meat.
Stoker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Stoker - just one landing. #T3#
Stoker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ciprianni will feel that in the morning.
No joy there for Stoker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Ciprianni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ciprianni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stoker misses with a low kick as Ciprianni jumps back.
Ciprianni throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stoker avoids it.
Ciprianni on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ciprianni swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker misses with a series of wild punches.
Ciprianni misses with a wild combination.
Ciprianni moves out of range as Stoker throws a body kick.
Ciprianni moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Stoker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab lands there for Stoker.
Good shot there by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni misses with a low kick as Stoker jumps back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Stoker gets tackled into the cage by Ciprianni. Ciprianni maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stoker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stoker blocking some punches.
Stoker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ciprianni misses with some punches.
Ciprianni swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Ciprianni.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Danny Ciprianni.
I think Ciprianni 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Ciprianni!
A relieved looking Danny Ciprianni 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:
ITFL 1.1
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Brady throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brady's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brady duly obliges.
Brady scores with a body shot.
#TD2#
Brady scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Brady is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ciprianni has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciprianni is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Brady is trying to get an arm triangle but Ciprianni is defending well.
Ciprianni is trying to control Brady's posture but Brady avoids it.
Ciprianni is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brady is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ciprianni keeps working. #T1##SUB2#
Brady wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ciprianni, who protects the arm well.
Brady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ciprianni keeps working. #SUB2#
Brady wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ciprianni, who protects the arm well.
Brady laying and praying for a moment but Ciprianni takes advantage and regains half guard.
Brady not doing much here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Brady is looking for a kimura here.
Brady stalling away here and it's allowed Ciprianni to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brady stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ciprianni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brady trying to control but Ciprianni is working from the bottom. #T3#
Brady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brady advances to half guard.
Ciprianni is not content to let Brady control the position.
Brady wants to advance to full mount but Ciprianni doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Brady got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ciprianni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brady has managed to get both his arms back between Ciprianni's legs - danger averted.
Brady tries to free his leg and advance position but Ciprianni is retaining full guard.
Brady preventing the sweep.
Brady trying to control but Ciprianni is working from the bottom. #T4#
Brady looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Brady has gone for a leg lock! Ciprianni slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brady's guard.#REVR#
Ciprianni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brady looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brady keeping moving, preventing Ciprianni from controlling successfully.
Ciprianni stopping the sweep attempt from Brady.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Brady dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ciprianni checks a leg kick.
Ciprianni throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ciprianni moves out of range of the body kick.
Ciprianni will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ciprianni pushes Brady away with a front kick.
Brady throws the kick towards the body but Ciprianni avoids it.
Brady misses with a wild body shot.
Ciprianni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ciprianni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brady wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bruce Brady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brady takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brady steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ciprianni.
Brady walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ciprianni misses with a hook. Brady ducked under it nicely.
Brady cracks Ciprianni with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ciprianni clobbers Brady with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ciprianni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brady.
A little jabbing left from Brady on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brady slips under a jab.#T1#
Brady fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ciprianni seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brady looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brady looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brady misses with a hook.
Brady throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ciprianni counters with a straight right hand.
Ciprianni is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ciprianni throws a nice looking combination but Brady bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ciprianni misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brady scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brady just misses with a punch to the body.
Brady scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ciprianni in his tracks.
Ciprianni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brady throws a counter combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brady throws a jab when Ciprianni was well out of range.#TD2#
Brady scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2##SUB2#
Brady goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ciprianni has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brady but great work by Ciprianni.#SUB#
Ciprianni is trying to get an arm triangle but Brady is defending well.
Brady tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ciprianni wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ciprianni trying to control the action but Brady is working from the bottom.
Brady manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ciprianni will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brady gets back to full guard.
Ciprianni is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Ciprianni passes Brady's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ciprianni is pressing down on Brady's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brady is holding on for now. #SUB#
Ciprianni is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ciprianni wants to pass the guard but Brady is defending well.
Brady controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Brady tries to get to full guard but Ciprianni has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Ciprianni is working for a kimura but Brady is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Ciprianni seems to be working for a kimura but Brady defends the submission attempt.
Ciprianni stalling. #SUB#
Ciprianni seems to be working for a kimura but Brady defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Ciprianni dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brady misses with a left hand
and Ciprianni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ciprianni scores with a jab to the body.
Ciprianni throws a hook to the side of Brady's head but Brady sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ciprianni misses with a hook. Brady ducked under it nicely.
Ciprianni defending well as Brady loads up on a big left hand.
Ciprianni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brady slips a jab from Ciprianni.
Brady shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ciprianni sprawls well. Ciprianni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brady gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Danny Ciprianni is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Brady.
Brady swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ciprianni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brady misses the body punch
and Ciprianni counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Ciprianni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brady was well out of range. Poor timing from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni throws a push kick but Brady slaps the foot to one side.
Ciprianni lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Bruce Brady has been cut.
Brady slips a jab from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Ciprianni misses the target.
Brady moves away from the strike by Ciprianni.
Brady defending well as Ciprianni loads up on a big left hand.
Brady is looking for the big counter here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brady looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ciprianni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brady loads up on a big right hand but Ciprianni slips the punch.
Brady lands a jab to Ciprianni's midsection.
Ciprianni stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ciprianni wants it to stay on the feet.
Danny Ciprianni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Brady.
Brady fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Brady fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brady misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brady jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ciprianni throws out a loose jab but Brady uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciprianni throws a jab when Brady was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Brady. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Ciprianni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ciprianni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brady ducks under a wild hook from Ciprianni.
As Ciprianni backs off Brady throws a huge counter combo but Ciprianni manages to avoid it all.
Ciprianni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brady fails with a takedown attempt.
Ciprianni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brady.
An attempted straight right counter from Ciprianni misses the target.
Brady throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Brady swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ciprianni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ciprianni looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brady tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ciprianni defends well and Brady ends up having to push Ciprianni into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Brady 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.
Brady takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brady trying to control but Ciprianni is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ciprianni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ciprianni looking for a sweep. Not yet Ciprianni, not yet. #SUB#
Ciprianni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brady doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brady manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ciprianni keeping moving, preventing Brady from controlling successfully. #T4#
Brady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ciprianni keeping moving, preventing Brady from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ciprianni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brady trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brady stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ciprianni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brady stopping the sweep attempt from Ciprianni.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Ciprianni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ciprianni 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Ciprianni!
Danny Ciprianni decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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