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Event:
EFA 63 Turner vs Grieg
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Franco moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo blocking some punches.
Franco's coach down at Big Price MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Franco's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pappalardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Franco.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pappalardo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Franco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Franco has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pappalardo after a bit of a struggle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pappalardo.
Franco jumps guard but Pappalardo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
Franco wants to take the fight to the mat but Pappalardo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Derek Pappalardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Franco.
Pappalardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
Franco tries for a takedown. No joy.
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pappalardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Franco tries for a takedown but Pappalardo circles away easily
letting Pappalardo counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Franco is rocked!
Franco looks winded!#CL#
Pappalardo has Franco up against the cage in a clinch.
Franco is still on wobbly legs! Can Pappalardo finish him?
Pappalardo dips a shoulder and cracks Franco with a mighty uppercut! Franco falls back against the cage and Pappalardo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Franco is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Pappalardo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Pappalardo!
Derek Pappalardo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
EFA: 44 Mcfly vs Lopez
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Pappalardo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hoppe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pappalardo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoppe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Pappalardo rushes Hoppe and presses him up against the cage.
Hoppe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoppe tries to pull guard but Pappalardo holds him up against the cage and eventually Hoppe drops back down to his feet.
Pappalardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoppe. #TD2#
Hoppe lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pappalardo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pappalardo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pappalardo tries to get out of the position.
Hoppe throwing shots but Pappalardo is blocking nicely.
Hoppe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hoppe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hoppe thows a huge punch but Pappalardo dodges it nicely.
Hoppe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Pappalardo tries to kick Hoppe off but Hoppe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Hoppe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hoppe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoppe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pappalardo's head.
Hoppe thows a huge punch but Pappalardo dodges it nicely.
Pappalardo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoppe.
Hoppe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pappalardo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoppe is working away from the top position though.#T2##SUB2#
Hoppe maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pappalardo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hoppe has cracked it and Pappalardo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hoppe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hans Hermann Hoppe!
Hans Hermann Hoppe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
EFA 36 Farmery vs Raske
Date: Mar 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Nagata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pappalardo. #CL2#
Pappalardo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pappalardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pappalardo lands a shot to the body.
Pappalardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Yuji Nagata has been cut.
Pappalardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagata lands an elbow inside.
A short uppercut from Nagata .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagata .
A nice right hand lands inside from Nagata .
Nagata misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagata .
A short left from Nagata .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagata lands with a right to the head.
Nagata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Nagata 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nagata leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Nagata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pappalardo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Pappalardo has Nagata pressed against the cage, preventing Nagata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nagata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pappalardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nagata backwards.
Nagata throws an elbow but it misses.
Nagata throws a head punch that misses.
Nagata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Pappalardo fails to land.
Nagata stalling against the cage.
Nagata throws a punch but it's blocked by Pappalardo.
Nagata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagata pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nagata misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagata content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nagata working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
Nagata takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Pappalardo. #T2#
Nagata 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pappalardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Pappalardo.
Nagata lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo lands with a left to the head.
Pappalardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagata blocking some punches.
Pappalardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagata uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagata .
Pappalardo has a couple of punches blocked by Nagata .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
Nagata trying to control the position but instead, Pappalardo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nagata into the cage.
Nagata tries to land knees in the clinch but Pappalardo avoids the damage to the body.
Pappalardo misses with the head strike.
#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Nagata .
Pappalardo dodges an elbow strike from Nagata .
Nagata stalling the fight.
Pappalardo throws a head punch that misses.
Nagata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pappalardo is trying to stall.
Nagata lands a left hand.
Nagata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pappalardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nagata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Nagata .
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nagata obliges.
Pappalardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagata 's elbow.
Nagata misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pappalardo fails to land. #T4#
Nagata misses with some punches.
Nagata swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardo throws a head punch that misses.
Nagata lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pappalardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pappalardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nagata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
Nagata lands a nice uppercut.
Nagata has a couple of punches blocked by Pappalardo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nagata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pappalardo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Nagata breaks from the clinch.
Pappalardo tries to clinch up but Nagata circles away and keeps his distance.
Nagata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Pappalardo moves into the clinch.
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 Yuji Nagata will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuji Nagata 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Nagata gets tackled into the cage by Pappalardo. Pappalardo maintains the clinch.
Nagata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nagata scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Pappalardo is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagata .
Pappalardo is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagata finish him?
Nagata lands with a right to the head.
Nagata tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Nagata throws a big uppercut that drops Pappalardo! More strikes from Nagata and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pappalardo lies dazed against the cage as Nagata celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuji Nagata !
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Event:
DUEL#119 Vee vs Hauser
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Pappalardo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edgar.
The crowd cheers as Edgar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pappalardo doesn't seem phased though.
Pappalardo ducks under a wild hook from Edgar.
Edgar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pappalardo counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Frankie Edgar has been cut.
Edgar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pappalardo.
#CL2#
Edgar gets tackled into the cage by Pappalardo. Pappalardo maintains the clinch.
Edgar is trying to pull guard but Pappalardo has him pressed against the cage.
Edgar swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edgar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Edgar is trying to trip Pappalardo. He has hold of a leg but Pappalardo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Edgar persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pappalardo 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edgar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pappalardo's head.
Pappalardo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edgar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Edgar preventing the sweep.
Edgar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Edgar stands up over Pappalardo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Edgar throwing strikes but missing.
Pappalardo looking for a sweep. Not yet Pappalardo, not yet.
Edgar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pappalardo's head.
Pappalardo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edgar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Edgar wants to control from the top but Pappalardo keeps moving.
Edgar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Edgar stopping the sweep attempt from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo working a defensive guard but Edgar passes into half guard.
Pappalardo is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Edgar trying to control from half guard but Pappalardo is working away.
Pappalardo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Edgar.
Edgar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Edgar lands a nice short elbow.
Edgar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Edgar working over Pappalardo with some ground and pound. Pappalardo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Edgar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Edgar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pappalardo is looking for a sweep. Edgar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edgar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pappalardo taking some punishment here, with Edgar in his half guard. #T3##SUB#
Edgar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pappalardo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edgar.
Edgar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pappalardo's head.
Edgar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pappalardo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Edgar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pappalardo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pappalardo has hold of Edgar's hands but Edgar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Edgar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
Pappalardo is rocked!
Ground and pound from Edgar.
Pappalardo is still in real trouble! Can Edgar finish him?#SUB#
Edgar seems to be looking for submissions.
Edgar lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Edgar connects with a nice short shot to Pappalardo's temple.
Pappalardo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edgar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Edgar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pappalardo sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Edgar scores with a big shot! Pappalardo's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Pappalardo! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Edgar!
After winning the bout, Frankie Edgar 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#112 Fagaro vs Sigit
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Pappalardo drops Midget with a nice combination! Pappalardo dives into Midget's guard, looking to finish!
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.
Pappalardo tries to free his leg and advance position but Midget is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Midget is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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!#SUB#
Midget is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pappalardo has his hands clasped together but Midget extends and breaks Pappalardo's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Midget.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Midget!
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Event:
DUEL#107 oCrazy vs Sigit
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Pappalardo gets caught napping as Kundsen dives in and scores a takedown. Pappalardo manages to retain guard.
Kundsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pappalardo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kundsen works over Pappalardo with some ground and pound from guard.
Pappalardo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kundsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kundsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pappalardo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kundsen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pappalardo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kundsen is looking to cinch up a triangle. Pappalardo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kundsen's body to avoid the submission. Kundsen has instead reached around Pappalardo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kundsen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ansgar Kundsen!
A very excited looking Ansgar Kundsen 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:
C30: Mac Airt vs Westlund
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Pappalardo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krylov on the side of the head. #CL2#
Pappalardo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krylov, pushing him back against the cage.
Krylov is looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krylov.
Pappalardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Krylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardo gets through Krylov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Krylov is trying to pull guard but Pappalardo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pappalardo fails to land.
Krylov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pappalardo is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Krylov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Pappalardo.
Krylov wants to take the fight to the mat but Pappalardo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pappalardo lands a left hand.
Pappalardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Krylov.
Krylov blocking some punches.
Krylov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pappalardo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Krylov is trying to break the clinch but Pappalardo has him pressed against the cage.
Krylov blocking some punches.
Krylov is trying to maintain a safe position but Pappalardo gets an underhook and turns Krylov into the cage.
Pappalardo gets through Krylov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Pappalardo lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Krylov is rocked!
Pappalardo creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Krylov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Krylov drops to his knees and Pappalardo pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Pappalardo!
Derek Pappalardo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
C27: Xerxes vs Bay
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Pappalardo closes the distance and clinches.
Pappalardo has a couple of punches blocked by Finnegan.
Finnegan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Finnegan tries to break free but Pappalardo pushes him back against the cage.
Pappalardo throws a head punch that misses.
Finnegan tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pappalardo blocking some punches.
Pappalardo blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finnegan.
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Finnegan breaks the clinch.
Finnegan scores with a jab to the head.
Finnegan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pappalardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pappalardo has Finnegan up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Finnegan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Finnegan tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Finnegan back against the cage. #T1#
Finnegan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finnegan blocking some punches.
Finnegan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Finnegan. #BC#
Finnegan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finnegan throws a shot to the body.
Pappalardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnegan.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Finnegan has knocked Pappalardo down with a huge combo! Finnegan steps away and waves a wobbly Pappalardo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Pappalardo is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Derek Pappalardo 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!
Pappalardo is looking to clinch.
It looked like Finnegan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo is still on wobbly legs! Can Finnegan finish him?
Finnegan fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Pappalardo to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Pappalardo looks to clinch but Finnegan throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Pappalardo taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Roy Finnegan!
Our winner, Roy Finnegan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
C22: Roy vs Pappalardo
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Roy instigates a clinch.
Roy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pappalardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roy tries to land knees in the clinch but Pappalardo avoids the damage to the body.
Roy has a couple of punches blocked by Pappalardo.
Roy swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Roy.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pappalardo.
Roy misses with the head strike.
Roy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pappalardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappalardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pappalardo misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Pappalardo fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Roy fails to land.
Roy misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roy. #T1#
Pappalardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
Pappalardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roy can't find room to land a body shot as Pappalardo controls the action.
Roy tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Roy misses with a punch on the inside.
Pappalardo working aggressively here.
Roy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pappalardo is defending well for now.
Roy lands with a left to the head.
Pappalardo lands with a right to the head.
Pappalardo blocks an uppercut.
Roy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pappalardo avoids it.
Pappalardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pappalardo blocking some punches.
Roy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
Roy throws a punch but it's blocked by Pappalardo.
A right hand to the body from Pappalardo.
Roy lands with a left to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pappalardo pushes Roy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roy.
Pappalardo avoiding damage as Roy throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roy.
Roy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pappalardo misses with a body punch.
Pappalardo tries to throw a body punch but Roy avoids it by throwing Pappalardo back against the cage.
Roy tries to land knees in the clinch but Pappalardo avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
Roy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roy lands an uppercut.
Pappalardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Roy tries to land knees in the clinch but Pappalardo avoids the damage to the body.
Pappalardo lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pappalardo fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pappalardo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Roy throws a punch but it's blocked by Pappalardo.
Roy has a couple of punches blocked by Pappalardo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
Pappalardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Roy.
Roy misses with some punches.
Pappalardo blocks an uppercut.
Pappalardo managing to block the knees to the body from Roy.
Roy swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pappalardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Roy.
Roy misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Roy.
We've been informed that Pappalardo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Roy blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
Roy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roy.
Pappalardo blocking some punches.
#T4#
Pappalardo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pappalardo misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
Roy misses with some punches.
Pappalardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pappalardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
Roy throws a head punch that misses.
Pappalardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Roy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roy.
Pappalardo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Roy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Hank Roy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Roy.#CL#
Roy clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo misses with the head strike.
Roy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roy digs a right hand into Pappalardo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pappalardo's gas tank.
Pappalardo working aggressively here.
Roy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pappalardo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roy working aggressively here.
Roy misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Roy on the inside.
Roy swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roy. #T1#
Roy swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pappalardo is defending well for now.
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Roy.
Pappalardo lands with a left to the head.
Roy swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roy misses with a punch on the inside.
Roy throws a punch but it's blocked by Pappalardo.
Roy working aggressively here.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pappalardo blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roy.
Pappalardo lands an uppercut.
Pappalardo misses with the head strike.
Roy throws a punch but it's blocked by Pappalardo. #T2#
Pappalardo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Pappalardo.
Roy misses with a punch on the inside.
Pappalardo lands with a short shot to the head.
Roy tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roy tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Roy back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roy.
Roy blocking some punches.
Roy blocks an uppercut.
Roy throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Roy fails to land.
Roy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pappalardo can do to turn this around?
Roy throws a head punch that misses.
Roy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roy working aggressively here.
Roy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pappalardo is defending well for now.
Pappalardo blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pappalardo misses with a punch to the body.
Roy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pappalardo pushes Roy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pappalardo misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
Pappalardo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pappalardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Roy lands a left hand.
Pappalardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pappalardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roy throws a punch but it's blocked by Pappalardo.
A nice left hand lands by Roy.
Roy throws a punch but it's blocked by Pappalardo.
A head punch on the inside from Pappalardo fails to land. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
Pappalardo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roy misses with some punches.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
Pappalardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Pappalardo is trying to maintain a safe position but Roy gets an underhook and turns Pappalardo into the cage.
Roy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pappalardo avoids it.
Pappalardo misses with a body punch.
Roy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roy.
Pappalardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Roy.
Roy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roy throws a head punch that misses.
Pappalardo working aggressively here.
Roy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pappalardo avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Roy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Pappalardo closes the distance and clinches.
Pappalardo misses with the head strike.
Roy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roy.
A head punch on the inside from Roy fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
Roy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roy gets through Pappalardo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pappalardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roy misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Roy on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
Pappalardo 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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Pappalardo. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
Roy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roy lands with a right to the head.
Roy scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Pappalardo is rocked!
Roy misses with the head strike.
Pappalardo is still on wobbly legs! Can Roy finish him?
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roy misses with a punch to the body.
Pappalardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Roy.
Roy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pappalardo seems to have recovered his senses.
Roy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Pappalardo.
Roy tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roy.
Roy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roy missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roy.
Hank Roy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pappalardo stalling the fight.
Pappalardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roy misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
Roy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pappalardo is defending well for now.
Pappalardo pushes Roy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Derek Pappalardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pappalardo scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pappalardo throws a head punch that misses.
Pappalardo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roy.
Roy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roy throws a head punch that misses.
Pappalardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Pappalardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roy throws a head punch that misses.
Roy throws a head punch that misses.
Roy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hank Roy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roy.
Roy misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Pappalardo.
Pappalardo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pappalardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Pappalardo working aggressively here.
Roy blocks an uppercut.
Roy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pappalardo avoiding damage as Roy throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Pappalardo throws a head punch that misses.
Roy blocks an uppercut.
Pappalardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Roy.
Roy missing with knees to the body.
Pappalardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roy has a couple of punches blocked by Pappalardo.
Roy blocking some punches.
Pappalardo misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roy.
Pappalardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pappalardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Hank Roy.
Well Roy 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Roy!
A very excited looking Hank Roy 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:
C19: Furia vs Sionis
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Pappalardo gets tackled into the cage by Locke. Locke maintains the clinch.
Pappalardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Pappalardo.
Locke controlling the action here for a moment.
Come on Locke - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Locke digs a right hand underneath Pappalardo's ribcage. Pappalardo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Locke.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Locke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Locke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappalardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Locke blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Locke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Locke throws a wild body kick that Pappalardo sees coming a mile off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Locke.
Pappalardo tests Locke's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Locke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Locke lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Pappalardo is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Locke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pappalardo is still on wobbly legs! Can Locke finish him?#CL2#
Locke gets tackled into the cage by Pappalardo. Pappalardo maintains the clinch.
Pappalardo seems to have recovered his senses.
Locke misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Pappalardo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Locke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Locke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pappalardos head.
Pappalardo misses with some punches.
#BC#
Locke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Locke drops Pappalardo with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Pappalardo! Locke dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Locke!
John Locke really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that King of Clothes logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
UGD 68:Man Vs Napoleon
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Pappalardo has managed to clinch.
Shango jumps guard but Pappalardo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Shango decides to pull guard.
Pappalardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Shango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pappalardo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shango is adopting a defensive guard.
Pappalardo stopping the sweep attempt from Shango.
Shango keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shango had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pappalardo defends it easily.#SUB2#
Shango is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Shango wants to sweep but no luck.
Pappalardo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shango is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pappalardo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pappalardo trying to control but Shango is working from the bottom.
Shango lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Shango is pushing down on Pappalardo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pappalardo is fighting to maintain full guard but Shango has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Pappalardo is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Shango has latched onto it... Big trouble! Shango pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Pappalardo is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Shango!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Papa Shango!
In his post fight interview, Papa Shango started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Carnage 42
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Pappalardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Joazan misses its intended target.
Pappalardo tries to clinch up.
Joazan misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Joazan closes the distance and clinches.
Joazan'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.
Joazan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Joazan is trying to pull guard but Pappalardo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pappalardo has a couple of punches blocked by Joazan.
Pappalardo misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joazan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Joazan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joazan working aggressively here.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Pappalardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Joazan.
Pappalardo scores with a shot to the side of Joazan's head.
Joazan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pappalardo is working Joazan over against the cage.
Pappalardo lands a right hand.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joazan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pappalardo lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joazan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pappalardo.
Joazan looking to stall.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joazan misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Joazan goes for a takedown attempt but Pappalardo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pappalardo cracks Joazan with a hook to the temple - Joazan is on wobbly legs here! Pappalardo swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Joazan falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Pappalardo wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Derek Pappalardo!
Derek Pappalardo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Lowe Joazan had this to say: 'Try better next time'.
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Event:
The Island Season 6, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Wehmer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pappalardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Pappalardo clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Pappalardo.
Wehmer is working for takedown but Pappalardo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pappalardo scores with a shot to the side of Wehmer's head.
Wehmer has Pappalardo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pappalardo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barney Wehmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pappalardo has Wehmer pushed against the cage.
Wehmer is trying to drag Pappalardo to the mat but Pappalardo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Wehmer lands a takedown into guard.
Wehmer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wehmer looking to pass the guard.
Wehmer has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wehmer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Pappalardo looking for a sweep. Not yet Pappalardo, not yet.
Wehmer landing with the ground and pound.
Pappalardo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wehmer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wehmer trying to control but Pappalardo is working from the bottom.
Pappalardo controls Wehmer momentarily but Wehmer frees himself.
Wehmer is looking to work some ground and pound but Pappalardo has wrist control.#SUB#
Wehmer 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.
Wehmer throws an elbow that misses. Pappalardo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wehmer's guard. Nice move by Pappalardo!#REVB#
Pappalardo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wehmer's guard.#T2##SUB#
Wehmer working for a triangle but Pappalardo defends it easily.
Pappalardo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wehmer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wehmer has his hands on Pappalardo's head, controlling the position.
Pappalardo wants to get up but he can't break Wehmer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wehmer trying to control the position here. #T3#
Pappalardo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wehmer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pappalardo's guard. #REVR#
Wehmer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Wehmer drops back looking for a leg! Pappalardo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pappalardo manages to kick Wehmer off! Wehmer jumps back into Pappalardo's guard.
Wehmer won't allow Pappalardo to get back to his feet.
Wehmer distracts Pappalardo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pappalardo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pappalardo wants to sweep here but Wehmer controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Wehmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wehmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Pappalardo trying to control the position.
Wehmer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pappalardo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wehmer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pappalardo's head.
Wehmer controlling from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pappalardo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wehmer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pappalardo wants to get back to his feet but Wehmer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wehmer won't allow Pappalardo to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Wehmer 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##CL2#
Pappalardo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wehmer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pappalardo pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Wehmer tries to keep at a distance but Pappalardo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pappalardo gets underhooks to prevent Wehmer's takedown attempt.
Pappalardo scores with a shot to the side of Wehmer's head.
Wehmer has Pappalardo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pappalardo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barney Wehmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Wehmer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pappalardo is trying to keep an underhook but Wehmer manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Wehmer 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.
#SUB#
Wehmer is working for a submission of some sort.
Wehmer stops Pappalardo from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Pappalardo is looking for a sweep. Wehmer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Wehmer is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Wehmer is trying for a kimura here. Pappalardo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wehmer wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barney Wehmer!
Barney Wehmer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Nuclear Revolution
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Lesnar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Lesnar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pappalardo's guard.
Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Pappalardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pappalardo being controlled here, momentarily.
Pappalardo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pappalardo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lesnar is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Pappalardo is keeping the position.
Lesnar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pappalardo looking for a sweep. Not yet Pappalardo, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Lesnar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lesnar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Pappalardo is retaining full guard.
Pappalardo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pappalardo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lesnar controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pappalardo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lesnar with a poor takedown
and Pappalardo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Pappalardo has closed the distance and engaged Lesnar in a clinch.
Lesnar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Derek Pappalardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Lesnar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pappalardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards. #T2#
Pappalardo lands with a light punch inside.
Pappalardo lands a right hand. #ROC#
Lesnar is rocked!
Lesnar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lesnar is still on wobbly legs! Can Pappalardo finish him?
Pappalardo scores with a shot to the side of Lesnar's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pappalardo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Lesnar with a big uppercut! Lesnar tries to clinch up but Pappalardo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Lesnar to the mat! Lesnar covers up and Pappalardo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Derek Pappalardo!
Derek Pappalardo 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:
On Top Of The World
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Pappalardo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dux's hands.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dux.
Pappalardo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dux on the ground.
Dux has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Pappalardo tries to hold on but Dux pushes him away.
Pappalardo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pappalardo tries to lock up and control but Dux gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Pappalardo is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Dux locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Pappalardo is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Dux!
Frank Dux is the new lightweight champion!
A less than humble Frank Dux misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Shipwrecked
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Hattori throws a big shot that misses.
Hattori lands a nice hook to Pappalardo's body. Pappalardo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pappalardo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hattori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hattori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hattori throws a hook but Pappalardo blocks it.
Hattori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pappalardo.
A little feinted left hand from Hattori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pappalardo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Hattori.
Hattori moves out of range of the strikes.
Derek Pappalardo 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.#CL2#
Pappalardo takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Hattori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hattori takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hattori connects with a body shot that sends Pappalardo's belly button to the back.#T1#
Pappalardo doesn't manage to clinch there - Hattori circles away.
Hattori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pappalardo moves away from the strike by Hattori.
Pappalardo misses the jab.
It looked like Hattori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Pappalardo clinches.
Pappalardo prevents Hattori from breaking the clinch.
We've been informed that Pappalardo 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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo. #BC#
Hattori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Pappalardo clinches up with Hattori and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hattori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Pappalardo misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hattori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Pappalardo has closed the distance and engaged Hattori in a clinch.
Pappalardo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hattori's efforts to push away.#BC#
Hattori manages to break the clinch.
Hattori connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pappalardo. Pappalardo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2##CL2#
Pappalardo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hattori looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pappalardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hattori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hattori tries to circle away but Pappalardo has him pinned against the cage.
Hattori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pappalardo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hattori's efforts to push away.#BC#
Hattori manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pappalardo sizes up Hattori with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Pappalardo takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Hattori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hattori misses the shot to the body.
Pappalardo throws a shot from downtown. Hattori moves away and avoids it.#T3#
A big left from Pappalardo misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hattori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pappalardo throws a hook to the side of Hattori's head but Hattori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Hattori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hattori lands a nice shot to the body.
Hattori throws a sloppy body shot
and Pappalardo counters with a nice uppercut.
Pappalardo lands a jab to the head.
Pappalardo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hattori manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hattori was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Pappalardo gets a clinch. #BC#
Hattori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hattori throws a right and a left that Pappalardo avoids nicely. #CL2#
Pappalardo rushes Hattori and presses him up against the cage.
Hattori wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hattori's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Hattori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Pappalardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hattori.
Pappalardo tries to clinch but Hattori is having none of it.
Hattori swings widly with a right hand
and Pappalardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pappalardo throws a lazy right hand but Hattori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #KD2#
Pappalardo moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Hattori goes down! Can Pappalardo finish him!?#ROC2#
Hattori is rocked!
Pappalardo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oh Hattori is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pappalardo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Pappalardo stands up from Hattori's guard - Pappalardo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pappalardo steps in with a hook that catches Hattori right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Pappalardo follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hattori looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Pappalardo!
Derek Pappalardo is the new lightweight champion!
Derek Pappalardo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
zombie Tiki overlord
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Hattori fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hattori throws a body punch but Pappalardo moves out of range.
Derek Pappalardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pappalardo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pappalardo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hattori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pappalardo moves away.
Hattori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Hattori gets tackled into the cage by Pappalardo. Pappalardo maintains the clinch.
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hattori lands a body shot.
Pappalardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hattori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Pappalardo lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Hattori.
Pappalardo blocks a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pappalardo blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pappalardo.
Pappalardo gets through Hattori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pappalardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Pappalardo on the inside.
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Hattori.
A short left from Pappalardo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hattori.
A nice left hand lands by Hattori.
Pappalardo blocking some punches.
Hattori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pappalardo working aggressively here.
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hattori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pappalardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hattori backwards.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori works on Pappalardo's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori lands a shoulder strike.
Hattori misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hattori.
Hattori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
A short left from Hattori.
Hattori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
Pappalardo working aggressively here.
Pappalardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hattori misses with a punch to the body.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
Hattori is working Pappalardo over against the cage.
Hattori works on Pappalardo's body with a couple of short punches.
Hattori struggles to land a body shot inside as Pappalardo controls his hands.
Hattori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Pappalardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Hattori.
Pappalardo has a couple of punches blocked by Hattori.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Pappalardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pappalardo throws a head punch that misses.
Pappalardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Hattori misses with a punch to the body.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pappalardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
#T4#
Pappalardo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hattori swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hattori's coach down at Harambe Remembrance Hall was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hattori's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hattori lands an uppercut.
Hattori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pappalardo blocks a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Pappalardo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pappalardo lands with a light punch inside.
Hattori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hattori lands a body punch.
Hattori is leaning against Pappalardo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hattori lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hattori lands with a light punch inside.
Pappalardo lands a left hand.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pappalardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hattori uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pappalardo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Masa Hattori will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Pappalardo has closed the distance and engaged Hattori in a clinch.
Pappalardo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pappalardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Pappalardo fails to land.
Pappalardo can't find room to land a body shot as Hattori controls the action.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pappalardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Pappalardo presses Hattori against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hattori blocks an uppercut.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori throws a punch but it's blocked by Pappalardo.
Hattori blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hattori.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Pappalardo lands a shot to the body.
Hattori lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hattori scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage. #T1#
Hattori cracks Pappalardo with a nice body shot.
Hattori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori gets through Pappalardo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pappalardo blocks a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
Pappalardo blocking some punches.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pappalardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hattori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hattori.
Pappalardo blocks a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pappalardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pappalardo blocks an uppercut.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Pappalardo misses with some punches.
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pappalardo or not. #T2#
Pappalardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori misses with a punch to the body.
Hattori pushes Pappalardo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pappalardo is working Hattori over against the cage.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hattori misses with a punch on the inside.
Pappalardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hattori.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori working aggressively here.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hattori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
Hattori throws a head punch that misses.
Hattori struggles to land a body shot inside as Pappalardo controls his hands.
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hattori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pappalardo lands a hook that snaps the head of Hattori backwards. #T3#
Hattori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hattori misses with a punch to the body.
Pappalardo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pappalardo tries to throw a body punch but Hattori avoids it by throwing Pappalardo back against the cage.
Hattori throws a head punch that misses.
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hattori.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Pappalardo takes a shot to the head.
Pappalardo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hattori lands with a short shot to the head.
Pappalardo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Hattori is rocked!
Hattori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pappalardo has a couple of punches blocked by Hattori.
Hattori works on Pappalardo's body with a couple of short punches.
Hattori throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pappalardos head.
Pappalardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hattori is still on wobbly legs! Can Pappalardo finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pappalardo tries to throw a body punch but Hattori avoids it by throwing Pappalardo back against the cage.
Hattori seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Hattori tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hattori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori throws a punch but it's blocked by Pappalardo.
Hattori throws a head punch that misses.
Hattori swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hattori tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pappalardo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pappalardo has a couple of punches blocked by Hattori.
Hattori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pappalardo tries a body shot but Hattori blocks it.
A body shot lands from Hattori.
Pappalardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hattoris head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Hattori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3##CL#
Pappalardo has managed to clinch.
Pappalardo misses with some punches.
Pappalardo blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hattori.
Hattori tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pappalardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pappalardo has a couple of punches blocked by Hattori.
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori blocking some punches.
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pappalardo blocks a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappalardo throws a head punch that misses.
Hattori scores with a shot to the side of Pappalardo's head.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hattori.
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Pappalardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hattori backwards.
Hattori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Hattori.
A head punch on the inside from Hattori fails to land.
Pappalardo throws a head punch that misses.
Pappalardo tries a body shot but Hattori blocks it.
Hattori blocks a body shot from Pappalardo.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hattori is working Pappalardo over against the cage.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hattori struggles to land a body shot inside as Pappalardo controls his hands.
Hattori throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pappalardos head.
Hattori throws a head punch that misses.
Hattori misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Hattori lands a shot to the body.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pappalardo.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Hattori working aggressively here.
Hattori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hattori fails to land.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hattori gets through Pappalardo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pappalardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hattori struggles to land a body shot inside as Pappalardo controls his hands.
Hattori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Pappalardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hattori scores with a shot to the side of Pappalardo's head. #T3#
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Hattori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pappalardo.
Pappalardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pappalardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Pappalardo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pappalardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hattori.
Hattori stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pappalardo blocking some punches.
Hattori lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hattori fails to land.
Hattori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pappalardo blocks an uppercut.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hattori.
Pappalardo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hattori backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hattori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hattori.
Pappalardo works on Hattori's body with a couple of short punches.
Hattori takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pappalardo gets through Hattori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
Hattori throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pappalardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pappalardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hattori backwards.
Pappalardo lands a nice uppercut.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hattori lands a left hand.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Masa Hattori seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Pappalardo takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Hattori really 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.
#R4#
Pappalardo scores with a sloppy right hand. Hattori should have avoided that one.
Hattori tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pappalardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Pappalardo clinches up against the cage.
Hattori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hattori fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hattori.
Hattori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Pappalardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hattori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
Hattori lands with a short shot to the head.
Pappalardo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pappalardo takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hattori has a couple of punches blocked by Pappalardo.
Hattori tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori has a couple of punches blocked by Pappalardo.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hattori lands with a right to the head.
Hattori's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
Pappalardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Pappalardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hattori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
Pappalardo lands a shoulder strike.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
Pappalardo blocking some punches.
Hattori blocks an uppercut.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Pappalardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pappalardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hattori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo. #T2#
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pappalardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hattori.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori misses with some punches.
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pappalardo lands a shoulder strike.
Pappalardo takes a shot to the head.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pappalardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Pappalardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
Hattori misses with a punch to the body.
Hattori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pappalardo.
Hattori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hattori lands with a light punch inside.
Hattori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
Hattori lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Hattori working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Pappalardo is rocked!
Pappalardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hattori.
Oh Pappalardo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pappalardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hattori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardo can't find room to land a body shot as Hattori controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hattori.
Hattori can't find room to land a body shot as Pappalardo controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
Hattori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori throws a head punch that misses.
Pappalardo seems to have got his legs back now.
Hattori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hattori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
Hattori swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hattori uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Pappalardo.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pappalardo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Pappalardo.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hattori throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hattori misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
Pappalardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hattori.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hattori.
Pappalardo misses with some punches.
Hattori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hattori blocking some punches.
Pappalardo blocks a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori can't find room to land a body shot as Pappalardo controls the action.
Pappalardo lands with a right to the head.
Pappalardo misses with some punches.
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Hattori.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hattori.
Hattori struggles to land a body shot inside as Pappalardo controls his hands.
Pappalardo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hattori up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Masa Hattori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R5#
Hattori throws a sloppy body shot
and Pappalardo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hattori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo misses with an uppercut.
Hattori misses with a wild body shot.
Pappalardo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hattori misses the jab.
Hattori is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pappalardo rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Pappalardo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hattori fails to land.
Hattori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hattori is working Pappalardo over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
Hattori lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pappalardo or not.
Still in the clinch, Pappalardo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pappalardo stalling the fight.
#T1#
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori can't find room to land a body shot as Pappalardo controls the action.
Nice body punch from Pappalardo - that landed with a thud.
Hattori has a couple of punches blocked by Pappalardo.
Hattori can't find room to land a body shot as Pappalardo controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
Pappalardo working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Pappalardo - that landed with a thud.
Pappalardo takes a shot to the head.
Pappalardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pappalardo tries to stall but Hattori uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hattori gets through Pappalardo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Hattori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pappalardo lands a nice uppercut.
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Hattori.
A hook to the body from Hattori.
#T2#
Hattori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pappalardo has a couple of punches blocked by Hattori.
Pappalardo blocks a body shot from Hattori.
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Derek Pappalardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pappalardo lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Hattori.
A hook to the body from Hattori.
Hattori tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pappalardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Pappalardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hattori takes a shot to the head.
Hattori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
Hattori misses with a punch to the body.
Pappalardo lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hattori fails to land. #T3#
Pappalardo lands a body punch.
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hattori misses with a punch to the body.
Masa Hattori is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hattori blocks an uppercut.
Pappalardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hattori backwards.
A short body shot lands from Pappalardo as the two fighters clinch.
Pappalardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pappalardo scores with a shot to the side of Hattori's head.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pappalardo working aggressively here.
Pappalardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Pappalardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hattori.
Pappalardo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
Hattori throws a punch but it's blocked by Pappalardo.
Hattori tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hattori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pappalardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hattori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pappalardo throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Pappalardo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hattori 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Hattori!
Masa Hattori is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Masa Hattori thanked Hellraiser FightGear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Kong's Island
Date: Jan 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Pappalardo lands the left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Do Hoo Jung has been cut.
Pappalardo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jung's head backwards.
Pappalardo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jung doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pappalardo counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Pappalardo closes the distance and pushes Jung back into the cage.
Pappalardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Pappalardo.
Jung trying to control the position but instead, Pappalardo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jung into the cage.
Pappalardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jungs head.
Pappalardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jung is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pappalardo to keep the fight standing.
Jung jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pappalardo walks away with a smile on his face. Jung gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've been hearing reports that Jung has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Do Hoo Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Pappalardo.#ROC2#
Jung is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pappalardo stuffs the takedown.
Oh Jung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jung tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pappalardo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jung somewhat.
Pappalardo closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Jung out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derek Pappalardo!
Derek Pappalardo is the new lightweight champion!
Derek Pappalardo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Get Low
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Nizzola throws an off balance right hand
enabling Pappalardo to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Pappalardo has managed to clinch.
Nizzola swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nizzola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nizzola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pappalardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nizzola backwards.
Nizzola throws a head punch that misses.
Pappalardo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pappalardo lands a shot to the body.
Pappalardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Pappalardo.
Nizzola looks winded!
Pappalardo lands with a left to the head.
Pappalardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pappalardo lands a right hand. #ROC#
Nizzola is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pappalardo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pappalardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nizzola is still on wobbly legs! Can Pappalardo finish him?
A right hand to the body from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo lands a nice uppercut.
Pappalardo pushes Nizzola against the cage. Pappalardo is working some dirty boxing. Pappalardo pushes off with a quick right hook! Nizzola goes down! Nizzola tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pappalardo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Pappalardo!
Derek Pappalardo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Super-Saturday
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Pappalardo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dux.
Dux ducks under a wild hook from Pappalardo.
Dux misses with a low kick.#TD2#
Dux dives in and scores a takedown into Pappalardo's guard.
Dux is stalling in the full guard.
Dux pushes down on Pappalardo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pappalardo won't allow Dux to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappalardo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dux.
Pappalardo taking some punishment here, with Dux in his half guard.
Pappalardo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Pappalardo trying to control but Dux postures up.
Dux is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Dux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pappalardo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dux. #SUB2#
Dux seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pappalardo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Dux!
Frank Dux is the new lightweight champion!
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Event:
Island Gods
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Pappalardo moves in looking to clinch but Faraday pushes him off.
Faraday tries to counter with a takedown but Pappalardo is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Pappalardo drives through and clinches with Faraday against the cage.
Pappalardo blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Pappalardo.
Faraday misses with the head strike.
Pappalardo lands a body punch.
Faraday misses with the head strike.
Faraday is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pappalardo is keeping busy.
Faraday being controlled against the cage.
Pappalardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faraday backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Faraday fails to land.
Faraday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pappalardo gets through Faraday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faraday jumps guard but Pappalardo stands there with Faraday around his waist. Faraday gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Faraday throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Faraday fails to land.
Pappalardo stalls.
Pappalardo has Faraday pushed against the cage.
A short right from Pappalardo on the inside.
Pappalardo lands a body punch.
Pappalardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Pappalardo.
Pappalardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Faraday looking to slow down the pace here.
Faraday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faraday fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Faraday wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
A short left from Pappalardo. #T2#
Pappalardo presses Faraday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Faraday is breathing heavily.
Faraday can't find room to land a body shot as Pappalardo controls the action.
A short left from Pappalardo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pappalardo lands a nice shot to the body.
Pappalardo lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Pappalardo.
Still in the clinch, Pappalardo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pappalardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pappalardo lands a left hand.
Faraday swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pappalardo scores with a hook to the body.
Faraday tries to pull guard but Pappalardo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Faraday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Pappalardo.
A short uppercut from Pappalardo. #ROC2#
Faraday is rocked!
Pappalardo lands a right hand.
Oh Faraday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Pappalardo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pappalardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Pappalardo. #KD2#
Pappalardo drops Faraday onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Faraday is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Pappalardo stalling the fight.
Faraday tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Faraday is trying to pull guard but Pappalardo has him pressed against the cage.
Faraday seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pappalardo avoids the elbow strike from Faraday, against the cage.
Pappalardo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pappalardo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Faraday misses with an elbow strike.
Faraday fails to pull guard.
A body shot lands from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pappalardo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T4#
A short right from Pappalardo on the inside.
Pappalardo lands with a right to the head.
Pappalardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Faraday throws a punch but it's blocked by Pappalardo.
Pappalardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faraday backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faraday just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pappalardo's brow.
Faraday working hard to break the clinch.
Pappalardo lands with a left to the head.
Pappalardo presses Faraday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pappalardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Faraday jumps guard and drags Pappalardo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pappalardo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pappalardo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Pappalardo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Faraday gets tackled into the cage by Pappalardo. Pappalardo maintains the clinch.
Faraday fails to pull guard.
Faraday throws an elbow but it misses.
Faraday working aggressively here.
Faraday is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Faraday jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pappalardo walks away with a smile on his face. Faraday gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Faraday.
Pappalardo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Faraday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappalardo with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Faraday has been cut.#CL2#
Pappalardo moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Faraday is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pappalardo to keep the fight standing.
Faraday creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faraday tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pappalardo smiles and moves away.
Faraday looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Pappalardo drops Faraday with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Faraday looks back up at him and smiles so Pappalardo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Faraday walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Faraday limp body while Pappalardo jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derek Pappalardo!
Derek Pappalardo is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Derek Pappalardo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Island Nation
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Dux clinches up against the cage.
Pappalardo lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo lands a nice uppercut.
Dux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pappalardo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pappalardo gets underhooks to prevent Dux's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pappalardo smiles and moves away.
Pappalardo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC2#
Dux is rocked!
Pappalardo sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Dux's defenses. It connects perfectly with Dux's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derek Pappalardo!
A relieved looking Derek Pappalardo 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:
Forsaken Falls
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Pappalardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Pappalardo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pappalardo swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
A counter left hand to the body from Pappalardo misses its target.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pappalardo scores with a body shot.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Pappalardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pappalardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pappalardo cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Brown closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pappalardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Kingston Brown has been cut.
Pappalardo cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown tries to clinch but Pappalardo moves away
and Pappalardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Brown darts in trying to clinch
and Pappalardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pappalardo circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Pappalardo counter with a right hand.
Brown tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pappalardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pappalardo lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head.
Pappalardo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brown tries to clinch
and Pappalardo counters with a left to the body.
Brown walks into a stiff left hand from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo cracks Brown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brown wants to clinch up but Pappalardo keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pappalardo throws out the jab.
Brown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown moves to clinch but Pappalardo breaks away
and Pappalardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown tries to clinch but Pappalardo moves away
and Pappalardo counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
Brown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brown blocking some punches.
Brown blocks a body shot from Pappalardo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brown just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pappalardo's brow.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Pappalardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pappalardo blocks a body shot from Brown.
Pappalardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
#T3#
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Pappalardo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pappalardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Pappalardo.
Pappalardo dodges an elbow strike from Brown.
Pappalardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pappalardo blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Pappalardo can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Pappalardo works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
Pappalardo gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Pappalardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Pappalardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown blocks a body shot from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
Pappalardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pappalardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pappalardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pappalardo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pappalardo digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brown tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Pappalardo.
Pappalardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Pappalardo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kingston Brown'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.
#R2#
Brown tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pappalardo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Brown clinches with his opponent.
Pappalardo blocks a body shot from Brown.
Pappalardo blocking some punches.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Pappalardo controls his hands.
Good body shot from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brown in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Brown lands a shot to the body.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Pappalardo controls the action.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Pappalardo controls the action.
Pappalardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
Pappalardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
A short left from Brown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pappalardo. #T1#
Pappalardo tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage.
Pappalardo blocks an uppercut.
Brown cracks Pappalardo with a nice body shot.
Pappalardo blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pappalardo misses with the head strike.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pappalardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Pappalardo lands a right hand.
Pappalardo has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Brown.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pappalardo lands an uppercut.
Pappalardo throws a head punch that misses.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Pappalardo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pappalardo has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pappalardo.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Pappalardo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pappalardo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brown misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pappalardo.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pappalardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Pappalardo lands with a light punch inside.
Brown misses with an elbow strike.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Pappalardo controls his hands.
Pappalardo avoids a wild elbow strike from Brown.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Pappalardo can't break the clinch.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kingston Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Pappalardo fails to land.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pappalardo has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.#T4#
Brown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Pappalardo fails to land.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pappalardo's efforts to push away.
Pappalardo blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Pappalardo.
A frustrated look appears on Pappalardo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Pappalardo.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Pappalardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Pappalardo cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
Pappalardo lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Pappalardo as the two fighters clinch.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Pappalardo tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Pappalardo scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kingston Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kingston Brown's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brown darts in trying to clinch
and Pappalardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown closes the distance but Pappalardo moves to the side
and Pappalardo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pappalardo scores with a jab.
Pappalardo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.#CL2#
Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
Pappalardo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappalardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown working aggressively here.
Pappalardo blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Brown.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Brown lands a body punch.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Pappalardo wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Brown works on Pappalardo's body with a couple of short punches.
Pappalardo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pappalardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Pappalardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pappalardo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Pappalardo controls his hands.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Pappalardo is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown throws an elbow but it misses.
Pappalardo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Pappalardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Pappalardo controls the action.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Pappalardo is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
A short right from Pappalardo.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Pappalardo misses with some punches.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Pappalardo blocks an uppercut.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pappalardo avoids a wild elbow strike from Brown.
Pappalardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Kingston Brown's cut even more.
Pappalardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Pappalardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Brown misses with a body punch.
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!
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pappalardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pappalardo lands a left hand.
Pappalardo blocks an uppercut.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pappalardo fails to land.
Pappalardo lands with a light punch inside.
Pappalardo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Pappalardo scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Pappalardo controls his hands.
Pappalardo tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Pappalardo.
Brown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Pappalardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kingston Brown.
I think Brown 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Derek Pappalardo!
After winning the bout, Derek Pappalardo 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:
Island scream
Date: Oct 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Pappalardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greco.
Pappalardo throwing a counter right hand but Greco manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Greco forces Pappalardo back against the cage and clinches.
Greco lands with a left to the head.
Pappalardo misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greco.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Greco taking a breather.#BC#
Pappalardo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Greco has closed the distance and engaged Pappalardo in a clinch.
Pappalardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
Greco working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappalardo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Greco has a couple of punches blocked by Pappalardo.
Pappalardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Greco takes a shot to the head.
Pappalardo tries to break free but Greco pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Greco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greco misses with the head strike.
Greco blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pappalardo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
A head punch on the inside from Greco fails to land.
A short left from Greco.
Greco has a couple of punches blocked by Pappalardo.
A nice left hand lands by Pappalardo.
Greco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pappalardo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Greco misses with the head strike.
Pappalardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pappalardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Greco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Pappalardo fails to land.
Greco lands with a left to the head.
Greco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Greco throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greco dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Greco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Greco working aggressively here.
Greco misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Pappalardo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pappalardo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pappalardo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pappalardo counters with a stiff right hand.
Pappalardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Greco throws a hook but Pappalardo avoids it easily.
Pappalardo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Pappalardo.
Greco misses with a hook. Pappalardo ducked under it nicely.
Greco thuds a left hand into Pappalardo's body.
Pappalardo stuns Greco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pappalardo missing with a left hand there. Greco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Greco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pappalardo manages to avoid it.
Greco misses with a hook
and Pappalardo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Greco drives through and clinches with Pappalardo against the cage.
Greco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pappalardo is keeping busy.#BC#
Pappalardo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greco looks to score with a jab to the body but Pappalardo is just out of range.
Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greco.
Greco misses with a straight left.
Greco throws a looping overhand right but Pappalardo ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Greco closes the distance and clinches.
Pappalardo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Greco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greco stalling in the clinch but Pappalardo improves position.
Pappalardo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Greco or not.
Greco looks winded!
Greco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Pappalardo pushes Greco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pappalardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greco throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Pappalardo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the body from Greco misses
letting Pappalardo counter with a right hand.
Pappalardo lands with a shot to the body.
Greco misses with a looping right.
Greco ducks right into an uppercut from Pappalardo.
Nice jab there from Pappalardo.
Greco slips a straight right by Pappalardo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greco. Pappalardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greco swings widly with a right hand
and Pappalardo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greco connects with a jab.
Greco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Pappalardo misses the target.
Pappalardo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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 Derek Pappalardo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Greco has closed the distance and engaged Pappalardo in a clinch.
Pappalardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Greco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pappalardo lands a hook that snaps the head of Greco backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
Pappalardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pappalardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pappalardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pappalardo misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greco.
Greco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pappalardo.
Giovanni Greco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Greco swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardo throws a head punch that misses.
Pappalardo scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Greco swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greco pushes Pappalardo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Greco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pappalardo fails to land.
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pappalardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pappalardo misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greco swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pappalardo pushes Greco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pappalardo throws a head punch that misses.
Greco misses with the head strike.
Greco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
Greco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pappalardo is keeping busy.
Pappalardo works on Greco's body with a couple of short punches.
Greco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards. #T2#
Pappalardo 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!#BC#
Pappalardo breaks from the clinch.
Greco ducks under a wild hook from Pappalardo.
Greco tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pappalardo misses the shot to the body.
Pappalardo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greco throws out the jab.
Greco throws a right hand that misses
and Pappalardo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Greco is breathing heavily.
Pappalardo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Greco wants to clinch but Pappalardo slips to the side
enabling Pappalardo to counter with a crisp jab.
Greco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pappalardo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Greco closes the distance but Pappalardo moves to the side
and Pappalardo counters with a nice body shot.
Greco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Greco takes one to the chin there.
Pappalardo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Greco.
Pappalardo moves out of range as Greco strikes.#T3#
Pappalardo digs a good body shot into Greco's ribs.
Pappalardo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Greco throws a series of punches but Pappalardo avoids them all with ease.
Pappalardo is looking to counter punch.
Greco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pappalardo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pappalardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Greco avoids the body shot from Pappalardo.
Greco tries to clinch but Pappalardo is having none of it.
Greco misses the body punch
and Pappalardo counters with a stiff right hand.
Greco takes a swing at Pappalardo's ribcage but misses.
Pappalardo lands a nice hook to Greco's body. Greco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Greco tries to move into range but Pappalardo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Pappalardo looks to land a left hand but Greco moved out of range nicely.
Greco staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Greco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Greco throws a right hand that misses
and Pappalardo counters with a nice body shot.
Pappalardo misses with a straight left.
Greco misses with a right hand
and Pappalardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pappalardo lands a really nice looking cross but Greco seems unphased.
Pappalardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#
Greco is rocked!
Greco darts in trying to clinch
and Pappalardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greco is still on wobbly legs! Can Pappalardo finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greco misses with a double jab
and Pappalardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Pappalardo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Greco darts in trying to clinch
and Pappalardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greco seems to have recovered his senses.
Greco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pappalardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Greco.
Greco misses with a wild body shot.
Greco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pappalardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pappalardo misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Greco.
The crowd cheers as Pappalardo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Greco doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pappalardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pappalardo. Greco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greco misses with a left hand
and Greco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Nice body punch from Pappalardo. #CL2#
Greco moves into the clinch successfully.
Greco is looking to control Pappalardo's arms but Pappalardo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Greco has his back to the cage.
Pappalardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pappalardo has a couple of punches blocked by Greco.
Greco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pappalardo misses with some punches.
Pappalardo blocking some punches.
Pappalardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greco can do to turn this around?
Greco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pappalardo.
Greco misses with the head strike.
Pappalardo scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Pappalardo breaks the clinch.
Greco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pappalardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pappalardo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pappalardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greco throws a poor cross that misses
and Greco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Greco throws a sloppy body shot
and Pappalardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Greco closes the distance and pushes Pappalardo back into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Pappalardo.
Greco prevents a body shot from Pappalardo. #BC#
Pappalardo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pappalardo counters with a nice uppercut.
Greco walks straight into a right hand from Pappalardo - that's dropped him! Pappalardo jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Greco from any more punishment! Greco 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 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Derek Pappalardo!
A victorious Derek Pappalardo 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:
Blood, Sweat, and Beer
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Pappalardo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Faraday tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pappalardo counters with a nice uppercut.
Pappalardo stuffs the takedown.
Pappalardo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pappalardo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappalardo thuds a left hand into Faraday's body.
Faraday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Faraday tries to counter with a takedown but Pappalardo is quick to defend against it.
Pappalardo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pappalardo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Faraday on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Faraday blocks a jab.
Faraday with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pappalardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Derek Pappalardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Pappalardo. That snapped Faraday's head back.
Pappalardo with a hook.
Faraday seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pappalardo throws an overhand right that lands on Faraday's shoulder, as Faraday tries to avoid the shot.
Faraday half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Faraday looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pappalardo!#ES2#
Pappalardo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pappalardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pappalardo connects with the punch.
Faraday with a poor takedown
and Faraday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Faraday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faraday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pappalardo lands with a nice body punch.
Pappalardo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pappalardo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pappalardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Derek Pappalardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Pappalardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faraday.
Pappalardo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pappalardo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Faraday had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pappalardo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pappalardo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pappalardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Faraday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Faraday slips under a jab from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Faraday momentarily.
Pappalardo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Faraday. Faraday circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Pappalardo throws a body shot but no joy.
Faraday feinted with a counter takedown.
Faraday shoots in but Pappalardo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pappalardo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pappalardo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pappalardo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pappalardo lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Pappalardo 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#
Pappalardo connects with a nice looking jab.
Faraday takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pappalardo lands with a nice body punch.
Faraday drops his hands momentarily and Pappalardo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Faraday wants to clinch
and Pappalardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappalardo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pappalardo scores with a sloppy right hand. Faraday should have avoided that one.
Faraday looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
A jab from Pappalardo misses.
Pappalardo scores with a sloppy right hand. Faraday should have avoided that one.
Pappalardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Faraday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Faraday ducks right into an uppercut from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo connects with a body shot.
Pappalardo lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pappalardo, as that shot connected.
Pappalardo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pappalardo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pappalardo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Faraday thinking. #T2#
Pappalardo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pappalardo scores with a sloppy right hand. Faraday should have avoided that one.
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!
Pappalardo lands an overhand right.
Faraday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pappalardo.
Faraday shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pappalardo but Pappalardo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Pappalardo dips to his left and cracks Faraday with an uppercut!
Faraday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo 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.
Pappalardo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Faraday doesn't seem bothered though.
Faraday drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pappalardo scores with the left hand. Faraday knows he should have avoided that one.
Faraday slips a straight right by Pappalardo.#T4#
Pappalardo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Faraday has time to react.
The crowd cheers as Pappalardo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Faraday doesn't seem phased though.
Faraday takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pappalardo works the jab nicely.
Derek Pappalardo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pappalardo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pappalardo lands with a shot to the body.
Faraday misses the jab.
Faraday slips a straight right by Pappalardo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Pappalardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Faraday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pappalardo jabs at Faraday's body.
Pappalardo scores with a body shot.
Pappalardo lands a nice hook to Faraday's body. Faraday takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pappalardo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Faraday momentarily.
Pappalardo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Faraday drops his hands momentarily and Pappalardo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappalardo works the jab nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Pappalardo as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Faraday takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Pappalardo. That snapped Faraday's head back.
Faraday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pappalardo connects with a jab.
Faraday takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC2#
Faraday is rocked!#KD2#
Pappalardo cracks Faraday with a big right hand and Faraday goes down!
Oh Faraday is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faraday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pappalardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Faraday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pappalardo wants to pass the guard but Faraday is keeping the position.
Faraday seems to have got his legs back now.#T2##SUB#
Pappalardo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Faraday has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pappalardo is looking to defend but Faraday has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pappalardo! Faraday pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pappalardo taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Faraday!
Johnny Faraday 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:
Let's Bang 2
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Alverez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pappalardo looks to throw the jab but Alverez is out of range.
Alverez needs to keep his hands up - Pappalardo had a free shot at his head there.
Alverez misses with a jab to the body
letting Pappalardo counter with a right hand.
Alverez misses with a hook
and Pappalardo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Alverez does no damage.
Alverez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alverez misses with an uppercut.
Alverez misses with a body shot
and Pappalardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alverez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pappalardo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pappalardo lands a jab.
Alverez tries to clinch
and Alverez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alverez wants to clinch.#T1#
Pappalardo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alverez's hands.
Pappalardo lands a right hook to the body.
Alverez wants to clinch but Pappalardo slips to the side
letting Pappalardo counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Alverez moves into the clinch.
Pappalardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alverez backwards.
Alverez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alverez working aggressively here.
Alverez misses with the head strike.
Pappalardo gets through Alverez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alverez misses with some punches.
Alverez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alverez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Alverez fails to land.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Pappalardo.
Alverez working aggressively here.
Alverez blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
Alverez swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alverez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pappalardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alverez backwards.
Pappalardo scores with a shoulder strike.
Pappalardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alverez.
Alverez working aggressively here.
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alverez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alverez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pappalardo lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Pappalardo fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alverez.
Pappalardo is working Alverez over against the cage.
Pappalardo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alverez backwards.
Pappalardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alverezs head.
Alverez throws a punch but it's blocked by Pappalardo.
Pappalardo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pappalardo blocks a body shot from Alverez.
Pappalardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alverezs head.
Pappalardo lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Pappalardo fails to land.
Pappalardo lands with a light punch inside.
Alverez struggles to land a body shot inside as Pappalardo controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Pappalardo fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Pappalardo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Alverez fails to land.
Pappalardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pappalardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Pappalardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alverez backwards.
Pappalardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alverez working aggressively here.
Pappalardo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alverez backwards.
Alverez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pappalardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Alverez controls his hands.
Alverez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alverez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pappalardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
Pappalardo misses with some punches.
Alverez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alverez tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Alverez back against the cage.
A short left from Pappalardo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alverez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alverez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alverez misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Pappalardo 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#
Alverez misses with a hook
and Pappalardo counters with a nice uppercut.
Pappalardo slips a straight right by Alverez.
Pappalardo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alverez is looking to clinch but Pappalardo is avoiding it.
Pappalardo is looking to counter punch.
Alverez throws a shot from downtown. Pappalardo moves away and avoids it.
Pappalardo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alverez throws an off balance right hand
and Pappalardo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pappalardo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alverez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pappalardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pappalardo lands a body shot.
Pappalardo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappalardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alverez tries to clinch up but Pappalardo circles away and keeps his distance.
Pappalardo is looking for a counter combo.
Alverez misses with a double jab
enabling Pappalardo to counter with a crisp jab.
Alverez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1##CL2#
Alverez closes the distance and pushes Pappalardo back into the cage.
Pappalardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pappalardo blocking some punches.
Alverez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alverez throws a punch but it's blocked by Pappalardo.
Pappalardo lands a shoulder strike.
Alverez misses with a punch on the inside.
Pappalardo misses with a body punch.
Derek Pappalardo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pappalardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pappalardo working aggressively here.
Pappalardo pushes Alverez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pappalardo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pappalardo scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Alverez is rocked!
Alverez is breathing heavily.
Pappalardo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alverez is still on wobbly legs! Can Pappalardo finish him?
Pappalardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Pappalardo.
Alverez seems to have recovered his senses.
Pappalardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pappalardo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pappalardo can't find room to land a body shot as Alverez controls the action.
Pappalardo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alverez backwards.
Pappalardo pushes Alverez against the cage. Pappalardo is working some dirty boxing. Pappalardo pushes off with a quick right hook! Alverez goes down! Alverez tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pappalardo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Pappalardo!
Derek Pappalardo 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Pappalardo darts in and clinches Jung up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jung 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.
A short right from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo lands with a light punch inside.
Jung wants a takedown but no success here.
Pappalardo lands a body punch.
Pappalardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
Good body shot from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
Jung tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jung jumps guard but Pappalardo stands there with Jung around his waist. Jung gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Derek Pappalardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong Kim Jung.
Pappalardo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pappalardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
Pappalardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Pappalardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pappalardo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short uppercut from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo lands an uppercut.
Pappalardo scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
A short left from Pappalardo.
Jung is trying to pull guard but Pappalardo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pappalardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
Pappalardo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pappalardo.
Jung has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pappalardo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo digs a right hand underneath Jung's ribcage. Jung let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jung goes for a takedown attempt but Pappalardo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jung looks winded!
Jung gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
Pappalardo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pappalardo misses the shot to the body.
Pappalardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pappalardo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good exchange - Pappalardo coming out on top.
Pappalardo sizes up Jung with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Derek Pappalardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Pappalardo rushes Jung and presses him up against the cage.
Jung fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pappalardo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Jung has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pappalardo after a bit of a struggle.
Pappalardo cracks Jung with a nice body shot.
Pappalardo gets through Jung's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jung is trying to pull guard but Pappalardo has him pressed against the cage.
Pappalardo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jung or not.
Jung tries to pull guard but Pappalardo won't allow it.
Pappalardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo lands a shoulder strike.
Pappalardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pappalardo lands a body shot.
Pappalardo lands with a right to the head.
Pappalardo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jung is trying to pull guard but Pappalardo has him pressed against the cage.
Pappalardo digs a right hand into Jung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jung's gas tank.
Pappalardo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Pappalardo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pappalardo scores with a shot to the side of Jung's head.
Pappalardo lands a left hand.
Pappalardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
Pappalardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pappalardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pappalardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pappalardo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pappalardo lands a right hand.
Pappalardo lands a left hand.
Pappalardo pushes Jung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pappalardo lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pappalardo scores with a hook to the body.
Pappalardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Pappalardo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jung doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Pappalardo counter with a right hand.
Pappalardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pappalardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jung takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jung doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pappalardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jung there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pappalardo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jung is breathing heavily.#T1#
Pappalardo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jung on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Pappalardo. That snapped Jung's head back.
Pappalardo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Pappalardo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pappalardo. Jung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pappalardo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pappalardo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pappalardo wants it to stay on the feet.
Pappalardo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dong Kim Jung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pappalardo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Jung drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pappalardo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pappalardo scores with a jab to the head.
Derek Pappalardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pappalardo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pappalardo.
Pappalardo lands a nice looking body shot.
Pappalardo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pappalardo lands with an overhand left.
Jung shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pappalardo but Pappalardo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Derek Pappalardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong Kim Jung.#T3#
Pappalardo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jung at a distance.
Jung throws a sloppy head kick and Pappalardo moves out of range easily.
Jung doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pappalardo throws a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Pappalardo finds it's target.
Pappalardo moves in looking to clinch but Jung pushes him off.
Jung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Jung doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pappalardo lands a slapping body shot.
Pappalardo lands with a shot to the body.
Pappalardo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jung in his tracks.
Jung takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pappalardo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pappalardo scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Pappalardo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pappalardo lands a nice hook to Jung's body. Jung takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pappalardo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jung circles away quickly and effectively.
Pappalardo scores with a shot to the body.
Pappalardo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jung.
Jung is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pappalardo throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pappalardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pappalardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Jung walks into a straight right hand from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo tries to clinch up but Jung circles away and keeps his distance.
Jung feints the counter takedown.
Jung's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pappalardo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jung scrambles back to his feet.
Jung tries for a takedown but Pappalardo circles away easily
and Pappalardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pappalardo wants to clinch up but Jung keeps it at a distance.
Pappalardo lands a slapping body shot.
Pappalardo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Pappalardo scores with a sloppy right hand. Jung should have avoided that one.
Pappalardo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jung at a distance.
Nice shot by Pappalardo.
Jung takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Pappalardo.
Pappalardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Derek Pappalardo is winning the standup battle so far.
Pappalardo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pappalardo scores with the left hand. Jung knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Pappalardo lands a two punch combo.
#ROC#
Jung is rocked!
Pappalardo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pappalardo digs a good body shot into Jung's ribs.
Jung is still on wobbly legs! Can Pappalardo finish him?
It's a brutal combination of punches from Pappalardo! Jung is backing up but he can't get away as Pappalardo lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Jung and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Derek Pappalardo!
A relieved looking Derek Pappalardo 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor shoots in for a double leg but Pappalardo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A left and a right from McGregor both land. Nice combination.
Pappalardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pappalardo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pappalardo wants it to stay on the feet.
Pappalardo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGregor manages to circle out of the way.
Pappalardo swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGregor counters with a one-two to the body.
McGregor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGregor shoots in but Pappalardo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Derek Pappalardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McGregor.#CL2#
McGregor instigates a clinch.
McGregor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGregor is looking to control Pappalardo's arms but Pappalardo gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGregor has his back to the cage.
Pappalardo pushes McGregor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Pappalardo throws a head punch that misses.
Pappalardo lands a left hand.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
Pappalardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pappalardo lands with a left to the head.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pappalardo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGregor.
Pappalardo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pappalardo to keep the fight standing.
Pappalardo throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
Pappalardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pappalardo has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
Pappalardo lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo pushes McGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Pappalardo lands an uppercut.
Pappalardo pushes McGregor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pappalardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Pappalardo - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Pappalardo.
McGregor wants to break free but Pappalardo has control.
Pappalardo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Pappalardo.
McGregor looks winded!
Pappalardo digs a right hand underneath McGregor's ribcage. McGregor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pappalardo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pappalardo lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Pappalardo lands with a right to the head.
Pappalardo digs a right hand underneath McGregor's ribcage. McGregor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pappalardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGregor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pappalardo prevents it.
#T3#
Pappalardo pushes McGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
McGregor is rocked!
Pappalardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Pappalardo finish him?
Pappalardo misses with the head strike.
McGregor seems to have recovered his senses.
Pappalardo tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pappalardo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pappalardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregors head.
McGregor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pappalardo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pappalardo lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGregor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pappalardo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pappalardo digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank.
Pappalardo misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pappalardo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pappalardo lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Pappalardo.
Pappalardo 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!
Pappalardo swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Pappalardo pushes McGregor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Pappalardo.
A short body shot lands from Pappalardo as the two fighters clinch.
Pappalardo lands with a light punch inside.
Pappalardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
A short right from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pappalardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pappalardo pushes McGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pappalardo lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Pappalardo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pappalardo connects with a body shot.
McGregor misses with a takedown attempt
and Pappalardo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pappalardo but Pappalardo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Conor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pappalardo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
Pappalardo connects with a right hand. McGregor shakes it off.
Derek Pappalardo is winning the standup battle so far.
Pappalardo throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Conor McGregor 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.
McGregor misses with a takedown attempt - Pappalardo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Derek Pappalardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McGregor.
Pappalardo scores with a jab to the head.
McGregor is breathing heavily.#T1#
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
McGregor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pappalardo lands a nice shot that snaps McGregor's head back.
Pappalardo lands a lovely overhand right.
Pappalardo lands a body shot.
Pappalardo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGregor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pappalardo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pappalardo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Pappalardo lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pappalardo. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pappalardo cracks McGregor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Derek Pappalardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor shoots in but Pappalardo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pappalardo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGregor.
McGregor with a poor takedown
enabling Pappalardo to counter with a crisp jab.
Pappalardo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGregor's head.
A lazy left from Pappalardo finds it's target.
McGregor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pappalardo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pappalardo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
McGregor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pappalardo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pappalardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
McGregor slips under a jab from Pappalardo.
A telegraphed right hand from Pappalardo misses the target.
And McGregor tries to counter it with a takedown but Pappalardo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pappalardo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Pappalardo.
Nice shot lands for Pappalardo.
Pappalardo throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on McGregor's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Pappalardo dives in looking to finish as McGregor flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Pappalardo's strikes! Pappalardo is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! McGregor's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but McGregor was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Pappalardo!
Derek Pappalardo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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