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Event:
SMASH: Lacplesis vs Santaban
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Vila misses.
Tori takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vila connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tori. Tori circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tori scores with a nice strike.
Vila lands with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tori, as that shot connected.
Tori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vila throws out the jab.
Vila misses with a wild body shot.
Tori appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vila keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vila works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tori throws a jab when Vila was well out of range.
Vila lands a nice hook to Tori's body. Tori takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick by Vila misses
and Tori counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Tori.
Vila connects with the punch.
Tori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Tori avoids the body shot from Vila.
Vila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vila misses with a body shot
and Tori counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tori buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joan Vila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vila misses the body punch
and Tori counters with an outside leg kick.
Vila paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tori throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tori tests Vila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Tori lands.
Vila is looking to score with low kicks.
Tori throws a jab but it's blocked by Vila.
Vila misses with a straight right.
Vila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Tori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Tori moves out of range of the leg kick from Vila.
Vila moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T2#
Tori misses with a hook. Vila ducked under it nicely.
Vila let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vila misses with a two punch combination.
Vila throws a jab but it's blocked by Tori.
Tori fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vila has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tori. Vila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vila is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vila ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vila.
Tori swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vila clobbers Tori with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vila throws a body kick that misses.
Vila swinging wildly here.
Tori scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Tori showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vila.
Vila throws out a loose jab but Tori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vila misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tori is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vila lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tori's sensitive parts.
Vila throws a push kick but Tori slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters circling a little - Vila finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Vila checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vila misses with a wild combination.
Vila blocks the body kick.
Tori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vila takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Vila.
Tori swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Vila throws a sloppy head kick and Tori moves out of range easily.
As Vila backs away, Tori returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tori tests Vila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vila checks a leg kick nicely.
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!#KD#
Tori catches Vila napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Vila to the canvas!
#ROC#Vila is rocked!
Tori slips nicely into half guard.
Vila is still in real trouble! Can Tori finish him?
Tori lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Vila! More strikes land and this one is all over! Tori jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rap Tori!
Rap Tori tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Joan Vila was interviewed post fight and said 'Salieri stopped these hands, but they will be back! '. |
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Event:
SMASH: Kuwabara vs Cash
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws an off balance right hand
and Vila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dilbrandt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Vila was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vila takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilbrandt circles away quickly and effectively.
Vila lands a right hook to the body.
Dilbrandt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
Vila shapes to counter with a head kick.
Vila throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vila lands a nice shot to the body.
Vila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Vila slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt defending well as Vila loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Vila swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes one on the button.
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Vila is out of range.
Vila scores with a hook to the body. Dilbrandt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the head.
Vila is looking to land body kicks.
Vila slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt tries to move into range but Vila moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dilbrandt misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Vila.
Dilbrandt scores with a push kick.
Dilbrandt thows a body kick. Vila tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vila tests Dilbrandt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vila lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Vila misses with a hook
and Dilbrandt counters with a two punch combo.
Vila throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vila has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vila misses with a body shot
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Dilbrandt instigates a clinch.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Vila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vila blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the head.
Vila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Vila breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vila scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch there but Vila circles away.
Vila lands a two punch combo.
#T3#
Dilbrandt misses with a few strikes there.
Joan Vila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Vila.
We've been told by Dilbrandt's head coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up but Vila circles away and keeps his distance.
Dilbrandt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vila takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vila throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dilbrandt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vila lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vila.
Dilbrandt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vila on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Vila misses.
It appears Dilbrandt was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vila tries a head kick but it misses.
Vila throws a sloppy head kick and Dilbrandt moves out of range easily. #T4#
Dilbrandt scores with the left hand. Vila knows he should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vila works Dilbrandt's body with a nice hook.
Vila throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dilbrandt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vila misses with a low kick as Dilbrandt jumps back.
Vila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilbrandt circles away quickly and effectively.
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the head.
Vila throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt connects with a right hand. Vila shakes it off.
Vila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Vila.
Vila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilbrandt circles away quickly and effectively.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Vila checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dilbrandt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Dilbrandt forces Vila back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Vila breaks from the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
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 Domonic Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
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#
Good work by Vila as he checks the leg kick.
Vila misses with a combination
and Dilbrandt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice shot by Dilbrandt.
Vila takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
Vila misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Dilbrandt there.
Dilbrandt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Joan Vila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dilbrandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vila misses with a right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
Vila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Vila.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vila attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick but Vila moves out of range.
Vila misses with a looping left.
Vila tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Vila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Vila shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Vila slips the punch.
Vila misses with a hook.
A combination from Dilbrandt does no damage.
Vila defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Domonic Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vila swinging wildly here.
Vila has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tried to score with a low kick but Vila checks it.
Vila is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dilbrandt with a body shot.
Vila connects with the punch.
Dilbrandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
A slow jab from Vila misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter with a body kick.
Vila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vila throws a head kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilbrandt misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vila throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vila throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Vila has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dilbrandt finds it's way round the side to connect with Vila's head.
Vila throws a wild body kick that Dilbrandt sees coming a mile off.
Vila misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dilbrandt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some wild striking there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Vila has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vila. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vila.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Dilbrandt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vila moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Vila as he connects with a hook.
Dilbrandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vila.
Vila connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#Domonic Dilbrandt's cut is getting worse.
Vila misses with an uppercut.
Vila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Vila misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dilbrandt throws a wild body kick that Vila sees coming a mile off.
Vila pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dilbrandt back to the cage. Vila follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dilbrandt cracks Vila with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the head.
Dilbrandt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4#
Dilbrandt tries to score with a low kick but Vila moves his leg out of the way.
Dilbrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Dilbrandt coming out on top.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice body punch.
Vila tries a head kick but it misses.
Vila throws a right hand that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Vila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick from Vila.
Dilbrandt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vila is out of range and Dilbrandt settles back down.
Dilbrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vila.
Vila goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt tries to bum rush Vila with a series of wild strikes but Vila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Domonic Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt lands an overhand right.
Vila throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vila works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Vila strikes.
Dilbrandt cracks Vila with a good jab.
Vila misses with a head kick.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick which misses Vila's front leg but catches the back leg as Vila tries to avoid it.
Dilbrandt lands with a kick to the temple. Vila shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vila gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vila misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Vila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dilbrandt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vila is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Vila thuds his shin into the meat of Dilbrandt's side.
Vila checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilbrandt circles away quickly and effectively.
Vila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Dilbrandt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dilbrandt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vila is able to avoid easily.
Dilbrandt thuds a left hand into Vila's body.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick as Vila jumps back.
Vila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vila misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Vila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vila lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Dilbrandt finds it's way through Vila's defenses.
Dilbrandt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A cross from Dilbrandt lands.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt jabs Vila right on the nose. Vila blinks but takes it well.
Vila looks to land a combination but Dilbrandt avoids it well.
Vila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Vila counter with a right hand.
Vila goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that half lands.
Vila has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dilbrandt finds it's way round the side to connect with Vila's head.
Vila has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.
Vila on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dilbrandt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dilbrandt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dilbrandt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vila. Vila circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vila's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Vila misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dilbrandt throws a nice looking combination but Vila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.#T3#
Vila throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Vila takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC#Vila is rocked!
Vila throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Dilbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
Vila is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Dilbrandt closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Vila! Dilbrandt dives in looking to finish! Vila is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Joan Vila spoke after the fight, saying 'Salieri stopped these hands, but they will be back! '. |
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Event:
SMASH: Karlsson vs Lacplesis
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bing Bang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've been told by Bing Bang's head coaches at Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bing Bang checks a low kick from Vila.
Vila misses with the combination.
Bing Bang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vila swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bing Bang.
Bing Bang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vila.
Bing Bang is looking to counter the offense by Vila and move into the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Bing Bang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vila lands with a cross.
Vila scores with a sloppy right hand. Bing Bang should have avoided that one.
Vila swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bing Bang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vila stalks Bing Bang and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bing Bang's face. Bing Bang staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Ching Chang Bing Bang has been cut.#T1#
Bing Bang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vila.
Bing Bang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vila fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Vila tries to get set, Bing Bang tries to push him back and clinch up but Vila manages to avoid the attempt.
A good leg kick by Vila.
Vila dips to his left and cracks Bing Bang with an uppercut!
Bing Bang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bing Bang tries to counter by clinching up but Vila breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Vila. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vila.
A swing and a miss from Vila.
Bing Bang throwing a counter right hand but Vila manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Vila misses the target.
Bing Bang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vila missing with a left hand there. Bing Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vila looks to land a left hand but Bing Bang moved out of range nicely.
Bing Bang appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Vila throws a low kick but Bing Bang avoids it.
Bing Bang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vila manages to circle out of the way.
Vila lands a front kick.
Bing Bang moves out of range of the body kick from Vila.
Joan Vila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bing Bang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vila misses with a combination
#CL#
and Bing Bang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bing Bang.
#BC2#
Vila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Vila looks to move away, Bing Bang throws a big counter combo but Vila just gets out of the way.
Vila throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bing Bang counters with a left and a right that stings Vila.
Vila throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Vila looks to move away, Bing Bang throws a big counter combo but Vila just gets out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Vila.
Bing Bang throws a big counter combination but Vila scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Bing Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vila.
Vila throws a poor cross that misses
and Bing Bang counters with a three punch combo that has Vila backing up. Vila nods at Bing Bang to acknowledge the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vila.
Bing Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vila.
A counter left hand to the body from Bing Bang misses its target.
Vila misses with a looping right.
Bing Bang moves out of range as Vila strikes.
Vila lands with an uppercut that bounces Bing Bang off the cage and back into range.
Vila fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bing Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bing Bang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vila throws a looping overhand right but Bing Bang ducks down to avoid it.
Bing Bang throwing a counter right hand but Vila manages to avoid it.
Bing Bang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Vila tries to get set, Bing Bang tries to push him back and clinch up but Vila manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Vila lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vila. That's going to slow Bing Bang down.
Vila lands an overhand right.#CUT2#Ching Chang Bing Bang's cut is getting worse.
Vila looks to land a combination but Bing Bang avoids it well.
Vila throws a right and a left that both miss.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Vila has knocked Bing Bang down with a huge combo! Vila steps away and waves a wobbly Bing Bang back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Bing Bang is rocked!
Vila throws a series of punches but Bing Bang avoids them all with ease.
Bing Bang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bing Bang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vila scores with a body shot.
Vila takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joan Vila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ching Chang Bing Bang's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bing Bang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vila looks to land a left hand but Bing Bang moved out of range nicely.
Bing Bang moves out of range of the body kick from Vila.
Bing Bang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vila manages to circle out of the way.
Vila throws a hook to the side of Bing Bang's head but Bing Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bing Bang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vila looks to land a right hand but Bing Bang moved out of range.
Bing Bang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by Bing Bang.
Bing Bang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vila manages to circle out of the way.
Vila scores with a jab to the head.
Vila missing with a left hand there. Bing Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vila looks to throw a body kick
and Bing Bang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vila takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vila misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Bing Bang counters by clinching up.
Bing Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Bing Bang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vila in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vila takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bing Bang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vila looking to stall.
Bing Bang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vila throws a punch but it's blocked by Bing Bang.
Bing Bang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bing Bang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bing Bang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bing Bang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vila tries to break the clinch but Bing Bang is controlling the position.
Bing Bang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vila backwards.
Vila misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Vila breaks from the clinch.
Bing Bang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bing Bang.
It looked like Bing Bang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vila.#T2#
Vila looks to score with a jab to the body but Bing Bang is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vila will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vila misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Bing Bang counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Vila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vila misses with a hook
and Bing Bang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vila throws a looping overhand right but Bing Bang ducks down to avoid it.
Bing Bang is looking to counter the offense by Vila and move into the clinch.
Bing Bang staying out of range there.
Bing Bang moves away from the strike by Vila.
Vila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Vila. Those never looked like landing.
Bing Bang throws a big counter combination but Vila scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vila clobbers Bing Bang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Bing Bang slips a jab from Vila.
Vila throws a leg kick but Bing Bang checks it.
Bing Bang jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vila takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Vila tries to get set, Bing Bang tries to push him back and clinch up but Vila manages to avoid the attempt.
Joan Vila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vila's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vila duly obliges.
Vila throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bing Bang.
Bing Bang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Vila misses the target.
Vila misses with a two punch combination.
Vila throws a body punch but Bing Bang moves out of range.
Vila swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bing Bang to counter with a crisp jab.
Bing Bang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bing Bang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ching Chang Bing Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Vila looks to throw the jab but Bing Bang is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bing Bang.
The crowd cheers as Vila lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bing Bang doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bing Bang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vila misses with a wild combination.
Bing Bang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vila just manages to avoid it.
Vila misses with a wild body shot.
Bing Bang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vila missing with a left hand there. Bing Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Vila tries to get set, Bing Bang tries to push him back and clinch up but Vila manages to avoid the attempt.
Vila misses with a combination
and Bing Bang counters with a thumping low kick.
Vila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Bing Bang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joan Vila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ching Chang Bing Bang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vila scores with a shot to the body.
Bing Bang takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Vila.
Vila wants to slow Bing Bang down by chopping away at his legs.
Bing Bang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vila manages to circle out of the way.
Vila rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bing Bang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bing Bang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vila manages to circle out of the way.
Vila misses with an uppercut.
Bing Bang throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vila avoids it.
Vila just misses with a punch to the body.
Vila misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Bing Bang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Vila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left lands for Vila.
Vila swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Vila rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bing Bang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vila throws a jab but it's blocked by Bing Bang.
Bing Bang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vila manages to circle out of the way.
Vila misses with the combination.
Vila misses with a straight right.
As Vila tries to get set, Bing Bang tries to push him back and clinch up but Vila manages to avoid the attempt.
Vila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bing Bang.
Vila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vila misses with a low kick as Bing Bang jumps back.
Vila looks to land a right hand but Bing Bang moved out of range.
Bing Bang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vila manages to circle out of the way.
Vila throws a jab but it's blocked by Bing Bang.
Vila misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Bing Bang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Vila throws a lazy uppercut
and Bing Bang counters with a stiff right hand.
Vila misses with a hook
and Bing Bang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bing Bang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bing Bang walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vila.
Ching Chang Bing Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bing Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vila clobbers Bing Bang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bing Bang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vila digs a good body shot into Bing Bang's ribs.
Vila throws a body kick that misses.
Bing Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vila throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Bing Bang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Vila misses with a looping left.
Bing Bang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vila throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vila.
Vila throws out a loose jab but Bing Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bing Bang feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vila throws a sloppy head kick and Bing Bang moves out of range easily.
Bing Bang tries to counter by clinching up but Vila breaks away and moves out of range.
Vila pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bing Bang is out of range and Vila settles back down.
Vila scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vila throws a head kick but Bing Bang moves out of range.
Bing Bang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bing Bang circles away quickly and effectively.
Vila throws an off balance right hand
and Bing Bang counters with a two punch combo.
Vila throws a body kick that misses
and Bing Bang counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Vila off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Bing Bang follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Vila was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ching Chang Bing Bang!
After winning the bout, Ching Chang Bing Bang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Joan Vila was interviewed post fight and said 'Salieri stopped these hands, but they will be back! '. |
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Event:
SMASH: Vila vs McQuirre
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vila throws a head kick but McQuirre moves out of range.
Vila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vila lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#It looks like Harry McQuirre has been cut.
McQuirre scores with a three punch combo!
McQuirre tries to bum rush Vila with a series of wild strikes but Vila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McQuirre connects with a single shot there.
McQuirre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McQuirre scores with the left hand. Vila knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McQuirre blocks the body kick.
McQuirre defending well as Vila loads up on a big left hand.
Vila misses with a left hand
and McQuirre counters with a stiff right hand.
McQuirre has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vila. That's going to slow McQuirre down.
Vila throws a right hand that McQuirre ducks under and follows up with a left that McQuirre also avoids with ease.
Vila misses with a left hand
and McQuirre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Vila throws a head kick that misses.
Vila swings widly with a right hand
and McQuirre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vila misses with a hook.
McQuirre takes one to the side of the head.
Vila motions for McQuirre to come forward. Vila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vila throws a lazy uppercut
and McQuirre counters with a left to the body.
McQuirre slips under a jab from Vila.
It seemed like McQuirre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vila throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vila gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Joan Vila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McQuirre avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch lands to the side of McQuirre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick by Vila misses
and McQuirre counters with a left right combination that sends Vila crashing to the mat - McQuirre wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Vila out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry McQuirre!
Harry McQuirre is the new featherweight champion!
A less than humble Harry McQuirre misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Joan Vila was interviewed post fight and said 'Salieri stopped these hands, but they will be back! '. |
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Event:
SMASH: Vila vs Limbaugh (NC)
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vila checks the leg kick.
Limbaugh connects with a single shot there.
Vila throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Limbaugh on the side of the head.
Limbaugh misses the jab.
Vila misses with the combination.
Jab, jab by Vila - just one landing.
Limbaugh tries to bum rush Vila with a series of wild strikes but Vila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A leg kick checked by Vila.
Vila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Limbaugh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Limbaugh with a nice cross.
Limbaugh fails to land the takedown.
Vila drops Limbaugh with a beautiful combination! Limbaugh stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vila is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Limbaugh.
Vila checks the leg kick.
Limbaugh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vila avoids it really well and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limbaugh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vila.
Limbaugh unleashes a big counter combination but Vila bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vila tests Limbaugh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vila sends Limbaugh crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Vila is motioning to the referee to let Limbaugh up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Limbaugh is rocked!
Limbaugh looks to land a right hand but Vila moved out of range.
Vila gets in close and tags Limbaugh with a short punch that almost sends Limbaugh to the mat! Oh Limbaugh is in big trouble! He turns his back on Vila, trying to create some distance but Vila rushes him, striking wildly and Limbaugh goes down! The referee tackles Vila into the cage to end the fight! Vila is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joan Vila!
Joan Vila retains his featherweight title!
Joan Vila gave a mention to FIGHTSPORT Apparel™ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SMASH: Kuwabara vs Schaub
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Vila throws a hook but Benderson blocks it.
Benderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vila.
Benderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vila throws a lazy right hand but Benderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benderson slips a straight right by Vila.
Benderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vila.
Vila throws a head kick that half lands.
A shot to the body from Vila misses
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vila. That's going to slow Benderson down.
Vila misses with a right hand
and Benderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Benderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vila throws a hook but Benderson avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vila misses with a combination
and Benderson counters with a left to the body.
Vila lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Benderson blocks a jab.
Benderson blocks a jab.
Benderson slips a jab from Vila.
Vila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vila darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Vila.#CL2#
Benderson pushes Vila up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Benderson.
Benderson stalling.
Vila is trying to break the clinch but Benderson is controlling him.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vila can't break the clinch.
Benderson looking to throw knees to the head but Vila is blocking nicely.
Vila misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benderson slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Vila will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Benderson up against the cage.
Vila swings wildly with an uppercut but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vila's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Our sources have told us that Vila has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Vila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vila gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benderson.
Benderson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Vila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
Vila looks to throw a body kick
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Benderson. Those never looked like landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vila.
Vila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benderson misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Benderson throws a hook but Vila avoids it easily.
Vila swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Benderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vila to score with a decent uppercut.
Benderson misses with an uppercut. Vila saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vila.
Vila misses with a few strikes there.
Benderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benderson thumps Vila with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vila.
Vila throws a right hand that Benderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Benderson also avoids with ease.
Vila misses with a series of wild punches.
Benderson ducks under a wild hook from Vila.
Despite the aggression on Benderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big left from Benderson misses.
Vila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benderson slips under a jab.#T4#
Benderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vila.
Joan Vila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vila misses the jab.
Vila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vila fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vila jabs Benderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vila swinging wildly here.
Vila throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benderson misses with a looping right.
Vila digs a good hook to Benderson's body.
Vila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vila moves out of range of the strikes.
Vila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joan Vila dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
That kick from Vila tenderised Benderson's leg. Benderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
Vila slips a jab from Benderson.
Vila is looking to counter punch.
Joan Vila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vila cracks Benderson with an open hand slap.
Vila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benderson can do to turn this around?
Benderson missing with a left hand there. Vila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vila misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Benderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Benderson.
Benderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Vila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vila misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vila.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Vila tries to circle away but Benderson has him pinned against the cage.
Vila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vila wants to break free but Benderson has control.
#BC#
Vila breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Vila misses with a left hand
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Vila is out of range.
Vila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benderson throws a series of strikes that have Vila backpedaling.
Benderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vila takes one to the chin there.
Vila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benderson avoids the body shot from Vila.
Vila swings for the body but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Vila moved out of range.
Benderson throws a right hand that misses
and Vila counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Benderson clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Come on Vila - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Benderson stalling in the clinch but Vila improves position.
Benderson throws a head punch that misses.
Vila throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Vila.
#BC#
Vila breaks from the clinch.
Vila throws a looping overhand right but Benderson ducks down to avoid it.
Vila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benderson.
Vila misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Benderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vila slips under a jab from Benderson.
Vila cracks Benderson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vila misses with a leg kick
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benderson misses with a left hand
and Vila counters with a left to the body.
Good shot there by Benderson.#T3#
Vila misses with a double jab
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Vila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vila misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vila checks a leg kick.
Benderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vila.
Benderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Vila is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Vila on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vila misses with a hook.
Vila throws the left hand but Benderson avoids the punch easily.
Benderson lands a jab to Vila's midsection.#KD#
Vila drops Benderson with a beautiful combination! Benderson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vila is looking for the KO!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vila slips a straight right by Benderson.
Vila throws a nice looking combination but Benderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vila throws a right and a left that Benderson avoids nicely.
A combination from Vila does no damage.
Vila misses with a looping right.
Benderson scores with a nice right hand.
Benderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vila throws a quick counter kick to the body but Benderson avoids it.
Benderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vila scores with a jab to the body.
Vila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Vila.
Benderson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vila misses with a leg kick
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joan Vila will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Vila throws a head kick that misses.
Vila throws a head kick that misses
and Vila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vila looks to land a left hand but Benderson moved out of range nicely.
Vila falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Benderson counter with a right hand.
Vila misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Vila moves away and avoids it.
Vila misses with an uppercut
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joan Vila is winning the standup battle so far.
Benderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benderson throws out a counter right but Vila avoids it with no problem.
Benderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Benderson misses.
Vila misses with a hook
letting Benderson counter with a right hand.
Benderson misses with a low kick.
Vila lands with a cross. #T1#
Benderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Benderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vila misses with a double jab.
Vila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benderson ducks under a wild hook from Vila.
Benderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vila throws a push kick but Benderson slaps the foot to one side.
Benderson checks a low kick from Vila.
Benderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benderson misses with a hook. Vila ducked under it nicely.
Vila misses with a right hand
letting Benderson counter with a right hand.
Vila moves out of range as Benderson strikes.
Vila looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Vila thuds a left hand into Benderson's body.
The fighters circling - Benderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benderson misses with an uppercut
and Vila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vila ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Vila was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vila misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Vila.
Vila stuns Benderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vila misses with a looping right.
Benderson clobbers Vila with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vila throws out a loose jab but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Benderson.
Benderson works over Vila's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Benderson tries to clinch but Vila is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Vila on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vila misses with a looping right.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Vila ducks down to avoid it.
Vila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Vila.
Jab from Vila.
Benderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vila throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vila circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vila was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vila darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benderson manages to avoid it.
Vila misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Vila looks to land a body kick but Benderson moved away.
Benderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vila.
Vila connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vila.
Vila looks to land a right hand but Benderson moved out of range.
Benderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Vila gets tackled into the cage by Benderson. Benderson maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vila wants to break free but Benderson has control.
Vila wants to get back to striking at distance but Benderson won't allow it.
Benderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Vila breaks from the clinch.
Vila blocks a jab.
Benderson misses with a hook.
Vila takes a swing at Benderson's ribcage but misses.
Benderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vila missing with a left hand there. Benderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joan Vila clearly takes that round.
That's time! Vila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Vila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vila walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Benderson throws out a loose jab but Vila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vila ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Vila ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benderson tries to clinch but Vila is having none of it.
Vila misses with a combination
and Benderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Benderson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vila moves out of range of the strikes.
Vila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vila misses with a hook. Benderson ducked under it nicely.
Benderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A lazy body kick from Vila
and Benderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Vila misses the body punch
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Vila is out of range.
Benderson needs to keep his hands up - Vila had a free shot at his head there.
Vila slips a jab from Benderson.
Benderson catches Vila with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vila throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Benderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vila throws a leg kick
and Benderson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vila moves out of range of the strikes.
Benderson misses with a double jab.
Vila throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Vila throws a predictable looking body shot
and Benderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Vila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vila lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Benderson is rocked!
Benderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vila.
Benderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Vila finish him?
Vila throws a head kick but Benderson moves out of range.
Vila takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vila slips a jab from Benderson.
Vila throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Benderson throws a leg kick which misses Vila's front leg but catches the back leg as Vila tries to avoid it.
Vila throws a hook to the side of Benderson's head but Benderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vila throws a series of punches but Benderson moves out of range.
Vila throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benderson.
Benderson blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Vila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Vila.
Vila connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vila drops Benderson with a huge uppercut! Benderson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Vila is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joan Vila!
Joan Vila is the new featherweight champion!
Joan Vila very nearly forgot to thank FIGHTSPORT Apparel™ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Henson Benderson was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn...'.
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Event:
ICS 22
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Vila misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Festation holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vila letting Festation take a breather here.
Vila tries to break the clinch but Festation is controlling the position.
Festation blocking some punches.
Vila tries to circle away but Festation has him pinned against the cage.
Vila lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vila looking to slow down the pace here.
Festation throws a punch but it's blocked by Vila.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vila avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vila.
Vila is trying to break free.
Vila takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Vila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vila connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vila changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vila lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Vila connects with a right hand. Festation shakes it off.
Vila throws a right hand that misses
and Festation finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vila misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vila.
Vila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Festation misses.
Vila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vila misses with an uppercut.
Vila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Festation.
Festation appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Festation takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vila misses with a combination
and Festation counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vila throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Festation counters with a low kick, right behind Vila 's knee.
Vila falls off balance throwing a combination
and Festation counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vila swings widly with a right hand
and Festation counters with a leg kick.
Vila lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Festation blocks a head kick by Vila.
Vila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vila scores with a head kick. Festation tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Festation feints a counter leg kick.
Vila misses with the combination.
#T3#
Vila throws a nice looking combination but Festation bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vila throws a body shot but no joy.
Vila lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vila motions for Festation to come forward. Vila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Festation steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vila.
Vila thows a leg kick but Festation checks it
and Festation counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vila throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Festation moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Festation.
Festation tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Festation. #BC#
Vila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vila shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Festation eats them both and turns towards Vila to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vila lunges at Festation with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Festation's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vila looks to throw the jab but Festation is out of range.
Joan Vila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Vila throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Festation counters with a left and a right that stings Vila.
Vila looks to land a right hand but Festation moved out of range.
Vila looks to throw a body kick
and Festation makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vila misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Festation counters with a stiff right hand.
Vila throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Festation's head.
Vila wants to land a leg kick but Festation is out of range.
Festation steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Vila misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vila missing with a left hand there. Festation was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vila misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joan Vila dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vila tries a head kick but it misses.
Festation displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vila throws out the jab.
Festation gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vila lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vila throws a leg kick
and Festation counters with a leg kick.
Vila misses with a right hand
and Festation cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vila connects with a high kick.
Vila lands a nice shot that snaps Festation's head back.
Vila lunges at Festation with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Festation's hand.
Vila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Festation's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Vila there.
Vila swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Festation counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vila avoids it.#BC#
Vila breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Vila as he connects with a hook.
Vila misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Vila misses.
Festation lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vila throws a jab but it's blocked by Festation.
As Vila backs off Festation throws a huge counter combo but Vila manages to avoid it all.
Vila connects with a jab.
Vila 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.
Vila throws out a leg kick but Festation moves out of range and Vila only half commits.
Festation moves away from the strike by Vila.
Festation takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#KD#
Vila lands a left and a right that send Festation crashing to the mat, dazed. Vila thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Festation is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Festation takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Festation is still on wobbly legs! Can Vila finish him?
Vila misses with a straight right.
Festation is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vila scores with a hook.
Vila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Festation can do to turn this around?
Vila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vila sets himself, and Festation steps forward looking for the clinch! Vila avoids it this time.
Vila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Festation's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vila misses with a body shot.
Festation lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Festation seems to have recovered his senses.
Vila misses with a left hand
and Festation counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Joan Vila is winning the standup battle so far.
Vila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vila throws a left and a right that both miss
and Festation counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Vila misses with a kick to the body
and Festation counters with a straight right hand.
Vila swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Festation counters with a good, hard body kick but Vila shrugs it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Vila misses the target.
Festation slips a straight right by Vila.
Festation tries to counter with a clinch but Vila shakes him off and moves away.
Good shot there by Vila.
Vila misses with a hook to the body
and Festation counters with a nice uppercut.
Vila tries a head kick but it misses.
Festation now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vila looks to land a right hand but Festation moved out of range.
Vila tries a head kick but it misses.
Vila throws a head kick that Festation semi-blocks.
Vila misses with a hook.
Festation tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Vila swings away with a body shot that misses
and Festation counters with a left to the body.
Vila throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Festation counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vila misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Festation counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Festation has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Festation lands a knee to the body.
Festation is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Festation landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Festation as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Festation with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Festation pushes Vila back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Festation scores a nice knee to the body.
Vila is trying to break the clinch but Festation has him pressed against the cage.
Festation tries to land knees in the clinch but Vila avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joan Vila dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Festation counters with a nice leg kick.
Vila cracks Festation with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vila misses with a shot to the body
and Festation makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vila is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vila misses the body punch
and Festation makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vila throws a leg kick
and Festation cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joan Vila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vila throws the kick towards the body but Festation avoids it.
Vila lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Festation at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vila throws a body shot but no joy.
Vila misses with a right hand
and Festation counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vila thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Festation. #T1#
Festation checks a leg kick nicely.
Festation slips a straight right by Vila.
Vila misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Festation's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Festation doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vila wants to land a leg kick but Festation is out of range.
Vila misses with a double jab
and Festation counters with a straight right hand.
Vila throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Festation to counter with a crisp jab.
Vila misses with a hook.
Festation is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vila swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Festation counters with a low kick, right behind Vila 's knee.
Festation's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vila connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Festation scrambles back to his feet.
Mana Festation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vila swings away with a body shot that misses
and Festation counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vila tries a head kick but it misses.
Festation is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vila misses with a right hand
and Festation counters with a low kick, right behind Vila 's knee.
Vila will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vila throws a right hand that misses
#KD2#
and Festation counters with a crisp one two that drops Vila! Festation thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vila to his feet! Vila is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Vila is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vila falls off balance throwing a combination
and Festation counters with a huge left! Vila is in big trouble! He's backing up but Festation isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Vila from any more damage. A dominating finish by Festation!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mana Festation!
During a confident post fight interview, Mana Festation thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Joan Vila had this to say: 'Salieri stopped these hands, but they will be back! '.
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ICS 12
Date: Mar 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Lę lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vila staying out of range there.
Vila throws out a loose jab but Lę uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lę circles away quickly and effectively.
Vila misses with a few strikes there.
Lę throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lę definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lę takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lę throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Lę rushes Vila and presses him up against the cage.
Vila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lę misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vila has had enough of the clinch but Lę keeps him there for the moment.
Lę lands a body punch.
Lę digs a right hand into Vila's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vila's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vila has a couple of punches blocked by Lę.
Vila throws a head punch that misses.
Vila misses with a body punch.
Lę digs a right hand underneath Vila's ribcage. Vila let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Lę on the inside.
Lę prevents a body shot from Vila.
A nice left hand lands by Lę.
Lę tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Lę blocks an uppercut.
Lę misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vila wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lę has him pressed against the cage.
Lę cracks Vila with a nice body shot.
Lę blocks an uppercut.
Lę misses with a punch to the body.
Lę keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vila's efforts to push away.
Vila has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lę misses with the head strike.
Vila blocks a body shot from Lę.
Lę lands a left hand.
Vila is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vila blocks a body shot from Lę.
Lę tries to throw a body punch but Vila avoids it by throwing Lę back against the cage.
Lę tries a body shot but Vila blocks it.
Lę lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Vila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lę showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vila.
Lę blocks a head kick by Vila.
#T2#
Vila getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vila throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lę counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vila gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lę explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vila loads up on a big right hand but Lę slips the punch.
Vila throws a right hand that misses
and Lę counters with a straight right hand.
Vila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lę.
Lę lands a right hook to the body.
Vila throws a leg kick
and Lę counters with a nice body kick.
Vila throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Lę clinches up with Vila and pushes him back against the cage.
Lę tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Lę's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vila shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vila takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vila slips a jab from Lę.
Lę throws a hook to the side of Vila's head but Vila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lę uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vila.
A combination from Vila does no damage.
Lę was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3##CL#
Lę clinches up with Vila and pushes him back against the cage.
Lę tries to work over Vila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Vila scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lę misses with the head strike.
Lę throws a punch but it's blocked by Vila.
Lę lands with a short shot to the head.
Lę lands with a right to the head.
Vila wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vila throws a head punch that misses.
Vila lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lę tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vila's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lę.
Vila trying to control the position but instead, Lę has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vila into the cage.#BC2#
Vila breaks from the clinch.
Vila takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lę throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vila takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Vila throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Vila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Vila misses the target.
Lę throws a wild body kick that Vila sees coming a mile off.
Lę fakes the leg kick and cracks Vila in the body.
Vila misses with a body shot.
Vila throws a push kick but Lę slaps the foot to one side.
Vila throws an off balance right hand
letting Lę counter with a right hand.
Vila thows a leg kick but Lę checks it
and Lę cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lę.
Lę takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lę.
Vila will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lę moves out of range as Vila throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lę ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vila moves away.
Lę thuds his right hand into Vila's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vila ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quân Lę dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vila lands with a cross.
Lę swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vila swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lę misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vila.
Lę with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Vila misses.
Vila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Lę misses the target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lę here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lę scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vila misses with an uppercut
and Lę counters with a nice uppercut.
Lę lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lę throws a head kick but Vila moves out of range.
Lę connects with a body shot that sends Vila's belly button to the back.
Lę avoids the head kick by Vila.
Lę lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vila needs to keep his hands up - Lę had a free shot at his head there.
Quân Lę is winning the standup battle so far.
Vila looks for the body kick but Lę saw that one coming.
Vila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vila misses the shot to the body.
Lę missing with a left hand there. Vila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Vila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lę.
Lę takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vila is looking to score with low kicks.
Lę is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vila can do to turn this around?
Lę bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vila moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lę's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vila under the eye.
Vila connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lę. Lę circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vila misses with a hook
and Lę counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lę comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lę. That's going to slow Vila down.
A slow jab from Vila misses its intended target.
Lę was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lę is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vila.
Good leg kick by Lę there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lę throws a body kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vila has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lę.
Lę connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vila misses with a right hand
and Lę counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vila drops his hands momentarily and Lę takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Vila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vila misses with a jab to the body
and Lę counters with an inside leg kick.
Lę throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Vila.
Lę displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vila throws out the jab.
Vila takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lę throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vila's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vila misses with a hook
and Lę counters with a stiff right hand.
Lę looks to score with a jab to the body but Vila is just out of range.
Lę uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vila.
Lę lands an overhand right.
Lę throws a good cross that connects.
Vila misses with a hook
letting Lę counter with a right hand.
Vila throws a head kick that misses.
Lę slips under a jab from Vila.
Joan Vila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vila darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lę.
Vila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lę to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Lę chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lę throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vila on the side of the head.
Lę connects with a crisp jab.
Vila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lę.
Vila appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lę lands a body shot.
Vila throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lę counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lę.
Lę throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vila takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lę ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vila moves away.
Lę digs a good body shot into Vila's ribs.
Vila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lę.
A jab from Lę misses.
Vila misses with a lunging right hand
and Lę counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vila misses with a hook
and Lę counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lę misses with a hook. Vila ducked under it nicely.
Vila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Lę throws a lazy right hand but Vila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vila throws out a counter right but Lę avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Lę. Beautiful body shot.
Vila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lę.
Jab, jab by Lę - just one landing.
A big right from Vila misses.
Lę misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Vila. Those never looked like landing.
Vila lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vila takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body kick from Lę.
Lę misses with a hook.
Vila takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lę tests Vila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lę tries to clinch up.
Vila throws a body kick that misses.
Lę throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vila avoids it.
Vila throws a hook to the side of Lę's head but Lę sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vila has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lę.
Lę lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quân Lę dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lę works Vila's body with a nice hook.
Vila cracks Lę with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lę buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lę lands a front kick.
Lę lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lę. Vila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vila looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vila just misses with a punch to the body.
Lę scores with a shot to the body.
Lę blocks a leg kick.
Lę thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vila misses with an uppercut
and Lę makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice cross by Lę.
Vila slips a straight right by Lę.
It seemed like Vila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vila jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lę lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vila just misses with a punch to the body.
Lę takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Lę throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vila drops his hands momentarily and Lę takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vila chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lę can pounce on him.
Vila takes one on the button.
Vila misses with a straight left.
Lę swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lę lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vila at a distance.
Vila sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vila throws the left hand but Lę avoids the punch easily.
Vila slips a jab from Lę.
Vila throws out a counter right but Lę avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Lę misses.
Lę looks to score with a jab to the body but Vila is just out of range.
Lę takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vila has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lę.
Vila jabs Lę right on the nose. Lę blinks but takes it well.
Vila throws a lazy uppercut
and Lę counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vila misses with a hook. Lę ducked under it nicely.
Lę is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lę avoids the body shot from Vila.
Vila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vila has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Lę dodges the punch combination from Vila.
Vila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lę lands with a straight right. Vila didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Lę.
Vila walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lę connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vila. Vila circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lę waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vila.
Lę scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lę!
Vila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vila throws a shot from downtown. Lę moves away and avoids it.
Lę throws a shot from downtown. Vila moves away and avoids it.
Vila misses with a head kick.
Lę throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Vila. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vila.
Lę scores with a hook.#T3#
Lę scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lę showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vila.
Lę sizes up Vila with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vila darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lę keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lę doesn't manage to clinch there - Vila circles away.
A jab lands there for Lę.
Lę cracks Vila with a good jab.
A big right from Vila misses.
Vila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Lę.
Vila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lę.
Vila looks for the body kick but Lę saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vila, as that shot connected.
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!
Lę steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vila. That one must have hurt.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Lę.
A low kick from Vila is predictable there
and Lę counters with a straight right hand.
Joan Vila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lę avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Lę.
Vila is looking for the big counter here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lę.
Vila misses with a right hand
and Lę counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vila misses with an uppercut
and Lę counters with an outside leg kick.
Lę defending well as Vila loads up on a big left hand.
Lę punishes Vila's body with a nice straight punch.
Lę lands with an uppercut that bounces Vila off the cage and back into range.
Lę connects with a body shot.
Vila misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Lę clinches up with Vila and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vila takes a shot to the head.
Vila looking to stall.
Vila has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lę pushes Vila back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lę showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lę 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lę!
Joan Vila spoke after the fight, saying 'Salieri stopped these hands, but they will be back! '.
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Event:
CEC 694
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Carl Black closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vila misses with a right hand
and Carl Black counters with a straight right hand.
Carl Black throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vila.
Vila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carl Black.
Carl Black feints a counter leg kick.
Vila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carl Black tries to clinch there but Vila circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carl Black.
Carl Black walks into a stiff left hand from Vila.
Carl Black looks to land a left hand but Vila moved out of range nicely.
Vila throws a hook but Carl Black blocks it.
Vila misses with a jab to the body
#CL2#
and Carl Black holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Vila.
A hook to the body from Carl Black.
#BC#
Vila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carl Black tries to clinch up but Vila circles away and keeps his distance.
Vila swings widly with a right hand
and Carl Black counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Vila, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Carl Black defending well as Vila loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vila. Carl Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Vila.
The fighters circling - Vila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vila takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Carl Black clinches.
Vila is trying to push Carl Black away but Carl Black has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Carl Black working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vila tries to circle away but Carl Black has him pinned against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Vila has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Vila fails to land.
Carl Black lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vila backwards.
Carl Black looking to throw knees to the head but Vila is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Carl Black. #BC#
Vila manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Vila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carl Black.
Carl Black feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vilas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carl Black misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Carl Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Carl Black.
Vila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carl Black.
Vila scores with a push kick.
Vila lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Vila tries to keep at a distance but Carl Black has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vila tries to circle away but Carl Black has him pinned against the cage.
Carl Black lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vila backwards.
Carl Black presses Vila against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Vila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vila thuds a left hand into Carl Black's body.#T3#
Vila slips under a jab from Carl Black.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carl Black.
Vila looks to land a right hand but Carl Black moved out of range.
Carl Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vila.
Carl Black flicks out a counter leg kick but Vila steps away.
Vila connects with an inside leg kick.
Vila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carl Black.
A big left from Carl Black misses.
A jab lands there for Vila.
Carl Black defending well as Vila loads up on a big left hand.
Vila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carl Black fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carl Black bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vila.
Vila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joan Vila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carl Black feints and then cracks Vila's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vila down.
Carl Black tries to clinch but Vila moves out of range.
Vila throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Carl Black moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vila looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carl Black misses with a body punch.
Vila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carl Black tries a body shot but Vila blocks it.
Vila blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Vila manages to break the clinch.
Vila chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carl Black can pounce on him.
Vila lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot by Vila.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vila throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vila tries to land a front kick but Carl Black steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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 Joan Vila will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vila throws a hook but Carl Black avoids it easily.
Carl Black feints a counter leg kick.
Joan Vila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vila throws a sloppy head kick
and Carl Black counters with a straight right hand.
Vila lands the left hand.
Joan Vila is winning the standup battle so far.
Carl Black moves out of range as Vila strikes.
Carl Black tries to score with a low kick but Vila moves his leg out of the way.
Vila tries to land a front kick but Carl Black steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vila connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vila cracks Carl Black with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carl Black looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carl Black tries to clinch up but Vila circles away and keeps his distance.
Carl Black tries to clinch but Vila is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carl Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vila.
Vila throws a low kick but it's checked well by Carl Black.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vila.
Carl Black takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carl Black walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Carl Black tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vila misses with a series of wild punches.
Carl Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carl Black works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Vila finds it's way through Carl Black's defenses. #CL2#
Carl Black has Vila up against the cage in a clinch.
Vila misses with some punches.
#BC#
Vila breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by Vila - just one landing.
Vila misses with a left hand
and Carl Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vila throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vila misses with a hook
and Carl Black counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Carl Black has closed the distance and engaged Vila in a clinch.
#T2#
Carl Black tries to land a knee to the head but Vila blocks with his arms.
Vila looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carl Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vila lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carl Black prevents Vila from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Vila breaks the clinch.
Vila misses with the combination.
Carl Black throws a body shot but no joy.
Vila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carl Black can do to turn this around?
Carl Black misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carl Black feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vila's calf.
Vila bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vila throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carl Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vila scores with a hook to the body. Carl Black takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vila fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Carl Black misses with a right hand
and Vila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Carl Black misses with a leg kick.
Vila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vila thuds a left hand into Carl Black's body.
Vila takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vila connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carl Black tries to clinch but Vila is having none of it.
Carl Black scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vila lands a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Carl Black crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vila - the referee stops the clock and Carl Black gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vila. Carl Black manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vila throws a body shot but no joy.
Vila lunges at Carl Black with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carl Black's hand.
Carl Black misses with an uppercut
and Vila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vila keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Vila throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Carl Black moves into the clinch.
Carl Black is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vila is defending well for now.
Carl Black tries to work over Vila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carl Black trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Vila breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vila throws a body punch but Carl Black moves out of range.
Carl Black moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No joy there for Vila, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vila throws a combination that misses
and Carl Black connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carl Black tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Vila does it's job there.
Vila misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vila throws a jab but it's blocked by Carl Black.
Carl Black wants to counter with a clinch but Vila pushes him away.#CL2#
Carl Black has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joan Vila dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Vila misses with a two punch combination.
Vila gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carl Black.
Vila throws a head kick but Carl Black moves out of range.
Vila falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carl Black counters with an inside leg kick.
Carl Black tries to close the distance and clinch but Vila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carl Black.
Carl Black wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vila moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vila throws the left hand but Carl Black avoids the punch easily.#T1#
A head kick misses from Vila.
Carl Black throws a leg kick
and Vila makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vila lands with a straight right. Carl Black didn't see that one coming.
Vila moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vila scores with a push kick.
Vila looks to land a left hand but Carl Black moved out of range nicely.
Carl Black throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carl Black sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carl Black throws a leg kick that misses.
Carl Black gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vila misses with a hook. Carl Black ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Carl Black was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vila's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carl Black under the eye.
Carl Black has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vila misses with a combination
and Carl Black counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jimmy Carl Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carl Black keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vila.
Carl Black feints a counter leg kick.
Carl Black misses with a jab to the body
and Carl Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carl Black tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vila lands a glancing blow to the side of Carl Black's head.
Vila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carl Black.
Vila looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Carl Black ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carl Black wants to counter the offense by Vila and move into the clinch position.
Vila moves out of range of the leg kick from Carl Black.
Vila looks to throw the jab but Carl Black is out of range.
Vila falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Carl Black counters by moving into the clinch.
Carl Black with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vila.
Carl Black keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vila's efforts to push away.#T3#
Vila is trying to break free.
Vila lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carl Black.
Carl Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vila's elbow. #BC#
Vila breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Carl Black takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vila. #BC#
Vila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vila. Carl Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vila's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vila duly obliges.
Carl Black blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Carl Black clinches up with Vila and pushes him back against the cage.
Vila looking to stall.
A short right from Carl Black on the inside. #T4#
Vila looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carl Black landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Joan Vila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carl Black misses with a knee strike.
Carl Black scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Carl Black lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carl Black.
Vila tries to break free but Carl Black pushes him back against the cage.
Carl Black tries a knee to the head but Vila blocks it.
Vila is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vila is trying to break free.
Carl Black tries to work over Vila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vila wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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 Joan Vila.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vila, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joan Vila!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joan Vila waved his t-shirt featuring FIGHTSPORT Apparel™'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
CEC 691
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
McKane moves out of range as Vila throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from McKane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McKane misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Vila misses the target.
It looked like McKane was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vila.
McKane avoids the head kick by Vila.
McKane thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
McKane rushes Vila and presses him up against the cage.
McKane working aggressively here.
Vila has a couple of punches blocked by McKane.
McKane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vila tries to stall but McKane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vila tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKane prevents Vila from breaking the clinch.
McKane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vila 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane tries to throw a body punch but Vila avoids it by throwing McKane back against the cage.
Vila tries to circle away but McKane has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Vila breaks from the clinch.
McKane jabs Vila to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McKane blocks a jab.
A nice combination there by Vila.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vila tries to move into range but McKane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
McKane clobbers Vila with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKane.
Vila is looking for the big counter here.
Vila ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
Vila looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vila will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Vila.
Vila lands with a cross.
McKane fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKane. Vila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vila looks to land a combination but McKane avoids it well.
McKane scores with a jab to the head.
Vila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McKane counters with a straight right hand.
Vila swinging wildly here.
Vila looks to score with a jab to the body but McKane is just out of range.
Joan Vila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vila misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by McKane.
McKane misses with a looping right.
McKane ducks under a wild hook from Vila.
Vila misses with an attempted mid kick.
McKane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vila.
McKane throws a jab but it's blocked by Vila.
Vila throws a series of punches but McKane moves out of range.
Vila moves out of range as McKane strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vila! But no joy.
McKane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McKane jabs Vila to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKane.
Vila fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McKane on the side of the head.
McKane defending well as Vila loads up on a big left hand.
Vila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vila takes a swing at McKane's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for McKane. That snapped Vila's head back.
Vila swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McKane counters with a right hand to the body.
Vila lands a slapping body shot.
McKane throws a big shot that misses.
McKane thuds his right hand into Vila's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vila scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vila takes one to the chin there.
McKane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
McKane moves into range and clinches up with Vila.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKane.
Vila wants to stall.
Vila blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from McKane fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Vila's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McKane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vila is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
McKane misses with the head strike.
McKane throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from McKane - that landed with a thud.
McKane works on Vila's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Vila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vila misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McKane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McKane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vila connects with a nice looking jab.
McKane cracks Vila with an open hand slap.
Vila throws a right hand that McKane ducks under and follows up with a left that McKane also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - McKane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKane.
#CL#
McKane has closed the distance and engaged Vila in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vila tries to circle away but McKane has him pinned against the cage.
Vila's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McKane throws a head punch 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 Taz McKane will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McKane lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKane. Vila does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKane lands a lovely overhand right.
Vila looks to throw the jab but McKane is out of range.
Vila misses with a hook to the body
and McKane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKane checks the leg kick.
Vila takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That kick from Vila tenderised McKane's leg. McKane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vila throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from McKane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vila connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vila punishes McKane's body with a nice straight punch.
Vila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Vila.
McKane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A left lands for McKane.
Vila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for McKane.
Joan Vila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
McKane scores with a jab to the jaw.
McKane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vila.
McKane moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vila connects with a looping right hand.
Vila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McKane.
McKane slips a jab and a cross from Vila.
Vila misses with a hook.
Vila swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheers as McKane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vila doesn't seem phased though.
Vila digs a good hook to McKane's body.
McKane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vila under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vila gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McKane.
McKane moves out of range as Vila throws a body kick.
#T2#
A big right from McKane misses.
Joan Vila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKane lands with a good body shot.
Vila misses with a two punch combination.
McKane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vila slips a jab from McKane.
The fighters circling - McKane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vila was well out of range. Poor timing from McKane.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vila. McKane does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKane moves out of range of the body kick.
McKane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vila.
Vila slips a straight right by McKane.
McKane throws a hook but Vila blocks it.
McKane misses the shot to the body.
Vila misses with a hook. McKane ducked under it nicely.
Vila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Vila finds it's target.#T3#
Vila throws a head kick that misses.
McKane swings widly with a right hand
and McKane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vila throws a right hand that McKane ducks under and follows up with a left that McKane also avoids with ease.
Vila misses with a two punch combination.
McKane misses with a shot to the body
and Vila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vila ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
A nice side step and Vila releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McKane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKane circles away quickly and effectively.
McKane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McKane throws a hook to the side of Vila's head but Vila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vila clobbers McKane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vila misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vila throws a lazy body kick
and McKane counters with a nice uppercut.
McKane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vila throws a good cross that connects.
Vila lands with a good body shot.#T4#
McKane misses with a hook. Vila ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Vila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McKane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McKane moves in looking to clinch but Vila pushes him off.
McKane misses with a straight right.
McKane takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid body kick from Vila.
Vila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vila throws a head kick but McKane moves out of range.
Vila looks for the body kick but McKane saw that one coming.
McKane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKane.
McKane clobbers Vila with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McKane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vila lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joan Vila will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Vila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vila misses with the body kick
and McKane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McKane steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vila. That one must have hurt.
Vila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKane.
McKane backing away here, and Vila unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vila has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
McKane clinches.
Vila blocks a body shot from McKane. #BC2#
Vila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKane swings widly with a right hand
and McKane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McKane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vila uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McKane has time to react.
McKane feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vilas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McKane throws a jab but it's blocked by Vila.
Nice defenses there by McKane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Vila.
McKane throws a jab when Vila was well out of range.
Vila throws a lazy uppercut
and McKane counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
McKane wants to clinch.
Vila only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vila will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McKane with a hook.
Vila staying out of range there.
Vila moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vila throws a solid leg kick but McKane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vila.
McKane throwing a counter right hand but Vila manages to avoid it.
Vila throws out a loose jab but McKane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy left from Vila finds it's target.
McKane slips under a jab from Vila.
McKane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vila scores with a punch to the head.
Vila takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T2#
McKane throws a shot from downtown. Vila moves away and avoids it.
Vila throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vila moves out of range as McKane strikes.
Vila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKane.
Vila scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice shot by McKane.
McKane slips under a jab from Vila.
Danga de danga de dang - Vila scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#
McKane is rocked!
A right-left combo lands from Vila.
Oh McKane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A swing and a miss from Vila.
Vila throws a nice looking combination but McKane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vila throws a leg kick but McKane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vila throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McKane counters with a straight right hand.
Vila staying out of range there.
Vila misses with a wild combination.
Vila is looking to chop away at McKane's legs.
Vila looks to score with a jab to the body but McKane is just out of range.
Vila throws a good cross that connects.
McKane looks to land a right hand but Vila moved out of range.
Vila defending well as McKane loads up on a big left hand.
Vila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McKane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Vila ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
Vila scores with a jab to the head.
Vila throws out a loose jab but McKane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vila misses with a double jab.
Vila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McKane misses with an uppercut.
Vila unleashes a big counter combination but McKane bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McKane loads up on a big right hand but Vila slips the punch.
McKane throws a hook but Vila blocks it.
Vila looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vila throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vila throws a sloppy head kick and McKane moves out of range easily.
Vila misses with a jab, cross combination.
McKane scores with a jab to the body.
McKane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vila avoids the body shot from McKane.
McKane seems to have got his legs back now.
Vila throws a low kick, looking for McKane's leg but McKane calmly moves out of range.
Vila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Vila.
McKane looks to score with a jab to the body but Vila is just out of range.
Vila shapes to counter with a head kick.
Vila moves out of range as McKane strikes.
It seemed like Vila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McKane lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4#
McKane lands with a straight right. Vila didn't see that one coming.
Vila throws a jab but it's blocked by McKane.
McKane connects with the punch.
Vila has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vila there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vila bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McKane jabs Vila right on the nose. Vila blinks but takes it well.#ROC#
Vila is rocked!#CL#
McKane darts in and clinches Vila up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vila fails to land.
A short uppercut from McKane.
Vila is still on wobbly legs! Can McKane finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKane.
McKane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by McKane.
#BC2#
Vila breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKane lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Vila falls backwards - clearly groggy! McKane dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz McKane!
In his post fight interview, Taz McKane started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Joan Vila stepped up to the mic, saying 'Salieri stopped these hands, but they will be back! '.
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Event:
CEC 687.55
Date: Dec 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Vila scores with a hook.
Fighter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vila is able to avoid easily.
Fighter defending well as Vila loads up on a big left hand.
Vila throws a jab when Fighter was well out of range.
Fighter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fighter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body kick there by Vila.
Vila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fighter.
Vila throws a hook to the side of Fighter's head but Fighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fighter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vila lands a jab.
Vila lands a jab.
Vila throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joan Vila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vila looks for the body kick but Fighter saw that one coming.
Fighter is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vila checks the leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vila. #T1#
Vila misses with a hook. Fighter ducked under it nicely.
Fighter checks a leg kick.
Vila misses with a wild body shot.
Fighter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fighter moves out of range as Vila throws a body kick.
Fighter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vila looks to throw the jab but Fighter is out of range.
Vila misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Vila.
Fighter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vila.
Vila connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vila's coach down at UnderGround-ground game was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vila's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
No joy there for Vila, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fighter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Vila connects with a jab.#T2#
Vila takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fighter digs a good body shot into Vila's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter connects with an inside leg kick.
Vila misses with a straight left.
Fighter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vila.
Fighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vila.
Vila misses with a right hand
and Fighter counters with a nice body kick.
Fighter slips under a jab from Vila.
Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fighter misses with a hook to the body
and Vila counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vila misses with a straight right.
Vila fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fighter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Vila swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from Vila misses
and Fighter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vila misses with a low kick.
It looked like Fighter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fighter fails with the takedown.
Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vila.
Fighter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vila throws a right hand that Fighter ducks under and follows up with a left that Fighter also avoids with ease.
Fighter throws a nice head kick!
Vila throws a right hand that Fighter ducks under and follows up with a left that Fighter also avoids with ease.
Vila swings widly with a right hand
and Fighter counters with a nice uppercut.
Vila misses with a few strikes there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vila.
As Vila backs away, Fighter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good shot there by Fighter.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vila fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fighter is out of range.
And Fighter counters with a quick kick to the body but Vila blocks it.
Fighter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fighter.
Fighter moves out of range of the body kick.
Fighter dodges the punch combination from Vila.
A swing and a miss from Fighter.
Fighter throws a chopping leg kick but Vila manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Fighter misses.
Fighter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fighter digs a good hook to Vila's body.
Fighter has been working on his balance at Team Alpha Midget, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Vila.
A combination from Vila does no damage.
Fighter tried to counter with a leg kick but Vila avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joan Vila dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fighter ducks under a wild hook from Vila.
Street Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vila rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fighter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#KD#
Fighter lands a left and a right that send Vila crashing to the mat, dazed. Fighter thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Joan Vila has been cut.
Fighter slips under a jab from Vila.
Vila connects with a right hand. Fighter shakes it off.
Vila gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Fighter gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Vila is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Street Fighter!
Street Fighter made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'The only underdog on the whole card? GTFO and gimme my 12K and Louie his 10Gs.'.
In defeat, Joan Vila stepped up to the mic, saying 'Salieri stopped these hands, but they will be back! '.
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Event:
Birthday Bash 2
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Vila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vila now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joan Vila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vila takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A combination from Vila does no damage.
Elkemenchi tries to counter with a takedown but Vila is quick to defend against it.
Elkemenchi looks to land a right hand but Vila moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkemenchi. Vila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vila scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#
It looks like Evgeni Elkemenchi has been cut.
Elkemenchi moves out of range of the body kick from Vila.
Elkemenchi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Vila.
Elkemenchi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Elkemenchi misses with a hook. Vila ducked under it nicely.
Vila misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vila scores with a jab to the jaw.
Elkemenchi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vila's coach down at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vila's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Elkemenchi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Vila throws a lazy right hand but Elkemenchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elkemenchi walks into a straight right hand from Vila.#ROC2#
Elkemenchi is rocked!
Elkemenchi staying out of range there.
Oh Elkemenchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elkemenchi dives in for a single leg takedown but Vila sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Elkemenchi seems to have got his legs back now.
Vila connects with a combination that backs up Elkemenchi into the cage. Vila lands a flurry of punches that gets past Elkemenchi's guard. Elkemenchi is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Vila bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joan Vila!
Joan Vila made sure to mention his sponsor, FIGHTSPORT Apparel™ in his post fight interview.
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Event:
CEC 681
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Hageman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hageman.
Vila scores with the left hand. Hageman knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.
Vila avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vila swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hageman.
A big right from Vila misses.
Hageman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vila.
Vila thuds a left hand into Hageman's body.
Vila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hageman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hageman looks to land a combination but Vila avoids it well.
We've been hearing reports that Vila has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hageman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hageman throws the kick towards the body but Vila avoids it.
Hageman scores with a jab 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!
Vila swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hageman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vila's knee momentarily.
Vila looks to throw the jab but Hageman is out of range.
Hageman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hageman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vila avoids the head kick by Hageman.
Hageman connects with a right hand. Vila shakes it off.
Hageman walks into a stiff left hand from Vila.
Vila throws a lazy right hand but Hageman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vila backing away here, and Hageman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Hageman connects with a solid leg kick.
Hageman's corner calls for a 1-2. Hageman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hageman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hageman lands a leg kick that knocks Vila off balance momentarily.
Vila throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hageman's head.
A leg kick checked by Vila.
Vila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Hageman.
Vila looks to score with a jab to the body but Hageman is just out of range.
Hageman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hageman misses with a combination
and Vila counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hageman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice body kick there by Vila.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vila getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vila fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hageman is looking for the big counter here.
Hageman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vila.
Vila wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vila throws a lazy right hand but Hageman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hageman misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Vila dodges the punch combination from Hageman.
Hageman lands a lovely overhand right.
Hageman cracks the inside of Vila's front leg.
Some bone on bone action there as Hageman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hageman.
Hageman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vila pushes Hageman away with a front kick.
A good leg kick by Hageman.
Vila walks into a straight right hand from Hageman.
Vila misses with a kick to the body.
Vila cracks Hageman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vila fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hageman on the side of the head.#KD#
Vila feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hageman sprawling to the canvas! Hageman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vila finish him?!
#ROC#
Hageman is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Diego Hageman's cut even more.
Vila throws a lazy uppercut
and Hageman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vila's knee momentarily.
Hageman is still on wobbly legs! Can Vila finish him?
Vila walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vila misses with a two punch combination.
Hageman seems to have recovered his senses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hageman, right into the meat.
#T3#
Hageman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hageman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Vila has knocked Hageman down with a huge combo! Vila steps away and waves a wobbly Hageman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Vila steps in with a hook that catches Hageman right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Vila follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hageman looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joan Vila!
Joan Vila made sure to mention his sponsor, FIGHTSPORT Apparel™ in his post fight interview.
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Event:
CEC 677
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Vila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vila is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi defending well as Vila loads up on a big left hand.
Vila takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vila throws out the jab.
Raharuhi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vila manages to circle out of the way.
Vila looks for the body kick but Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Vila swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Vila walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vila lands a nice shot to the body.
That kick from Vila tenderised Raharuhi's leg. Raharuhi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vila lands a really nice looking cross but Raharuhi seems unphased.
Vila misses with a lunging right hand
and Raharuhi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vila lands a nice hook to Raharuhi's body. Raharuhi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vila finds it's way round the side to connect with Raharuhi's head.
Vila throws a right hand that misses
and Raharuhi counters with an inside leg kick.
Vila swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
#T1#
Vila throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Raharuhi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vila lands with a shot to the body.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vila.
Joan Vila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raharuhi counters with an outside leg kick.
Vila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raharuhi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vila throws a poor cross that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vila takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Raharuhi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raharuhi moves away from the strike by Vila.
It appears Raharuhi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Vila looks to land a body kick but Raharuhi moved away.
Vila misses with a looping right.
Vila throws out a loose jab but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Raharuhi's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Vila blocks it.
Vila throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raharuhi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Raharuhi.
Vila throws a big shot that misses.
Vila misses with an uppercut.
Vila drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Vila misses the target.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vila manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vila darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Vila.
Vila misses with an uppercut.
Raharuhi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vila's coach down at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vila's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vila falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raharuhi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vila thows a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it
and Raharuhi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vila misses with a series of wild punches.
Vila moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
A good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Vila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raharuhi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Raharuhi 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.
Vila throws a series of punches but Raharuhi avoids them all with ease.
Vila checks a leg kick nicely.
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vila.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vila misses with a looping right.
Vila is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vila tries to score with a low kick but Raharuhi moves his leg out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vila.
Vila swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
Vila lands a head shot.
Vila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raharuhi circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Raharuhi misses its intended target.
Raharuhi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick that knocks Vila off balance momentarily.#T4#
Vila connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vila.
Raharuhi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raharuhi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vila at a distance.
Vila throws a wild body kick that Raharuhi sees coming a mile off.
Vila fails to land with a series of punches.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. Vila looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vila swings away with a body shot that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a stiff right hand.
Raharuhi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vila's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vila slips under a jab.
Vila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vila moves out of range as Raharuhi strikes.
Vila sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vila slips a jab and a cross from Raharuhi.
Vila jabs Raharuhi right on the nose. Raharuhi blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joan Vila dominated that round.
That's time! Raharuhi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vila connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raharuhi momentarily.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick that knocks Vila off balance momentarily.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vila throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Vila's ribcage but misses.
Vila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raharuhi ducks right into an uppercut from Vila.
A big left from Raharuhi misses.
Vila is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vila misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Good shot there by Vila.
Joan Vila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vila throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raharuhi counters with a good low kick that Vila was not able to check.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Vila blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Vila's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vila throws a push kick but Raharuhi slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Vila throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Raharuhi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vila misses with a low kick.
As Vila tries to get set, Raharuhi tries to push him back and clinch up but Vila manages to avoid the attempt.
Raharuhi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vila.
A punch combination from Vila misses.
Raharuhi throws a sloppy head kick and Vila moves out of range easily.
Vila checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vila throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Vila avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Vila shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vila misses with a body kick.
Vila throws a head kick but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Vila looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
Vila misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Raharuhi takes one to the side of the head.
Raharuhi defending well as Vila loads up on a big left hand.
Raharuhi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Raharuhi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joan Vila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Vila misses the target.
Good shot there by Vila.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Vila backs away, Raharuhi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi works the jab nicely.
Vila misses with a lunging right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a stiff right hand.
Vila fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raharuhi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A good leg kick by Raharuhi.
A left lands for Vila.
Vila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vila looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Vila.
#T3#
Vila attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raharuhi.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raharuhi.
Vila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vila throws out the jab.
Vila throws a low kick, looking for Raharuhi's leg but Raharuhi calmly moves out of range.
Raharuhi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vila misses with a combination
and Raharuhi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vila's knee momentarily.
Vila takes one to the chin there.
Raharuhi staying out of range there.
Vila throws a right hand that misses
and Raharuhi counters with an outside leg kick.
Vila looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range.
It looked like Raharuhi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vila.
Vila misses with a double jab.
Vila thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Vila misses the target.
Raharuhi lands a really nice looking cross but Vila seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi misses the body punch
and Vila counters with a one-two to the body.
Raharuhi scores with a nice strike.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raharuhi lands a jab to the head.
Vila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vila tries a head kick but it misses.
Vila takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raharuhi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vila. Vila circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Raharuhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vila throws a head kick but Raharuhi moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Raharuhi misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vila throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raharuhi counters with a good low kick that Vila was not able to check.
Raharuhi catches Vila with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vila looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
Raharuhi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joan Vila will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Vila misses.
Vila looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vila. That did some damage!
A big left from Raharuhi misses.
Vila misses with a lunging right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vila moves away.
Vila steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Raharuhi. That one must have hurt.
Vila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Raharuhi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vila avoids a punch combination nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
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!
Raharuhi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Vila misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vila lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Raharuhi with a hook.
Raharuhi tries to move into range but Vila moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vila lands a right hook to the body.
Vila lands with a nice combination. Raharuhi backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vila.
Raharuhi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vila gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raharuhi.
Vila gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raharuhi.
Vila throws a series of punches but Raharuhi avoids them all with ease.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Vila throws a body kick.
Vila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raharuhi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Vila tried to score with a low kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Vila lands a jab.
Raharuhi lands a jab to the head.
Vila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raharuhi circles away quickly and effectively.
Raharuhi throws a shot from downtown. Vila moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Vila.
Vila throws a series of punches but Raharuhi avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Vila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raharuhi slips a jab from Vila.
Raharuhi throws a good cross that connects.
Raharuhi checks a low kick from Vila.
Raharuhi half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Raharuhi staying out of range there.
Vila looks to throw a body kick
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raharuhi moves away from the strike by Vila.
Vila throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raharuhi throws a front kick aimed at Vila's knee but Vila avoids it well.
Raharuhi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vila's calf.
A head kick from Vila lands but Raharuhi takes it in his stride.
Vila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taine Raharuhi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the body.
Raharuhi blocks a head kick by Vila.
Vila looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
Raharuhi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raharuhi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raharuhi defending well as Vila loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
Vila shapes to counter with a head kick.
Vila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Vila throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
Raharuhi scores with the left hand. Vila knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vila lands with a kick to the temple. Raharuhi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Joan Vila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vila misses with a left hand
and Raharuhi counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Raharuhi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vila struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
Vila has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Vila controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Vila's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Vila.
Raharuhi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vilas head.
Raharuhi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vila working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vila is looking to break free of the clinch but Raharuhi has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vila.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vila's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raharuhi.
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 Taine Raharuhi.
I think Vila 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Taine Raharuhi!
Taine Raharuhi 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.
In defeat, Joan Vila stepped up to the mic, saying 'Salieri stopped these hands, but they will be back! '.
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Event:
NSC 54: Dupree vs Bizihwaeile
Date: Sep 10, 2019 |
#R1#
A combination from Vila does no damage.
Salieri scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vila just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Salieri misses.
Vila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Vila misses.
Salieri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vila.
Vila looks to score with a jab to the body but Salieri is just out of range.
Salieri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vila.
Salieri lands a leg kick that knocks Vila off balance momentarily.
Vila looks to land a right hand but Salieri moved out of range.
We've been told by Vila's head coaches at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vila tries to bum rush Salieri with a series of wild strikes but Salieri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vila throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salieri misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Vila misses the target.
Vila lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Salieri backs up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salieri.
Salieri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Salieri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vila misses with a two punch combination.
Salieri missing with a left hand there. Vila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Vila throws a body punch but Salieri moves out of range.
Salieri looks to land a left hand but Vila moved out of range nicely.
Vila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salieri was well out of range. Poor timing from Vila.
Nice defenses there by Salieri.
Vila throws an off balance right hand
and Salieri counters with a good low kick that Vila was not able to check.
Salieri misses with an uppercut. Vila saw that one coming.
Vila stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Salieri.
Salieri cracks Vila with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vila walks into a jab.
Vila is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Salieri's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Salieri throws a shot from downtown. Vila moves away and avoids it.
Vila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vila throws a shot from downtown. Salieri moves away and avoids it.
Salieri slips a jab from Vila.
Vila throws a series of punches but Salieri moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vila moves forwards but Salieri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Salieri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salieri scoring well with a low kick there.
Vila has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vila there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Vila lands with a nice combination. Salieri backs away looking to recover.
Vila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salieri circles away quickly and effectively.
Salieri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salieri has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vila.
Salieri throws a shot to the body.
Salieri lands with a straight right. Vila didn't see that one coming.
Salieri ducks under a wild hook from Vila.
Vila throws a solid leg kick but Salieri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vila.
A big left from Vila misses.
Salieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vila.
Good standup being displayed there by Salieri as he connects with a hook.
Vila throws a head kick that misses
and Salieri counters with a nice body shot.
Vila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salieri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vila swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Salieri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vila throws a sloppy head kick and Salieri moves out of range easily.
Salieri connects with a solid leg kick.
Salieri tests Vila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salieri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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 Joan Vila will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Salieri slips a jab and a cross from Vila.
Vila ducks under a wild hook from Salieri.
Salieri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vila loads up on a big right hand but Salieri slips the punch.
Vila needs to keep his hands up - Salieri had a free shot at his head there.
Salieri just misses with a punch to the body.
Salieri scoring well with a low kick there.
Vila thuds his shin into the meat of Salieri's side.
Vila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salieri.
The fighters circling - Salieri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vila fails to land with a series of punches.
Salieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salieri throws a lazy right hand but Vila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Salieri is looking to land body kicks.
Vila takes a swing at Salieri's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Vila. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salieri misses the jab.
Vila seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vila misses with a double jab.
Joan Vila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Salieri fakes the leg kick and cracks Vila in the body.
A combination from Vila does no damage.
Vila sizes up Salieri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice cross by Salieri.
Good standup being displayed there by Vila as he connects with a hook.
Salieri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vila throws out the jab.
Salieri throws out a loose jab but Vila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Vila.
Salieri is looking to chop away at Vila's legs.
Vila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Salieri thumps Vila with a low kick.
Salieri throws a hook but Vila blocks it.
Salieri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vilas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salieri lands with a good body shot.
Vila walks into a stiff left hand from Salieri.
Vila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Vila misses the target.
Vila fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Salieri is out of range. #T2#
Vila falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salieri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Salieri throws a leg kick which misses Vila's front leg but catches the back leg as Vila tries to avoid it.
Vila takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vila bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Salieri's head.
Vila throws a solid leg kick but Salieri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vila.
Vila lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vila misses with a straight left.
Vila moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Salieri tries a low kick but Vila avoids it.
Vila moves away from the strike by Salieri.
Vila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salieri.
Vila throws a body punch but Salieri moves out of range.
Vila slips under a jab from Salieri.
Joan Vila is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salieri throws a hook but Vila avoids it easily.
Vila tries a head kick but it misses.
Salieri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salieri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vila scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joan Vila will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Donk. Salieri catches Vila right on the button with a cross.
Vila lands a slapping body shot.
Vila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vila misses with a jab to the body
enabling Salieri to counter with a crisp jab.
Vila slips a jab from Salieri.
Vila misses with a low kick.
Salieri misses with an uppercut. Vila saw that one coming.
Vila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Salieri misses.
Vila throws a predictable looking body shot
and Salieri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salieri blocks a low kick nicely.
Vila misses with a double jab.
Salieri throws an overhand right that lands on Vila's shoulder, as Vila tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Vila on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri avoids the body shot from Vila.
Salieri lands a nice shot that snaps Vila's head back.
Vila catches Salieri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vila throws a head kick but Salieri moves out of range.
Salieri blocks a jab.
Salieri throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Salieri misses with a hook.
Vila throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Salieri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vila throws a right and a left that Salieri avoids nicely.
Vila slips a straight right by Salieri.
Salieri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vila.
A telegraphed right hand from Salieri misses the target.
Salieri throws a good cross that connects.
Vila doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salieri cracks the inside of Vila's front leg.
Vila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vila throws a low kick but Salieri moves out of range easily.
Salieri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Salieri misses.
Salieri tries a low kick but Vila avoids it.
Salieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Vila was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salieri.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vila moves away from the strike by Salieri. #T2#
Salieri connects with a leg kick. Vila looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Salieri missing with a left hand there. Vila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Salieri checks a low kick from Vila.
Salieri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Salieri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vila circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice inside leg kick there by Salieri. That's going to slow Vila down.
Vila misses with a two punch combination.
Vila is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Salieri looks to land a combination. Vila sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Salieri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vila has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Salieri finds it's way round the side to connect with Vila's head.
Vila throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vila ducks under a wild hook from Salieri.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vila moves out of range of the leg kick from Salieri.
It looked like Vila was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salieri.
Salieri moves out of range as Vila strikes.
Vila takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vila walks into a jab.
Joan Vila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salieri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Salieri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vila has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Antonio Salieri!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Antonio Salieri!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Antonio Salieri!
Antonio Salieri wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Antonio Salieri thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Joan Vila was interviewed post fight and said 'Salieri stopped these hands, but they will be back! '.
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Event:
NSC 45: Salvatore vs Kyle
Date: Aug 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Canthropus Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Vila's side.
Vila tries to land a front kick but Canthropus Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Canthropus Jr throws a nice head kick!
Vila throws a body punch but Canthropus Jr moves out of range.
Canthropus Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canthropus Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Vila.
Canthropus Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Canthropus Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vila scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vila throws a right and a left that both miss.
Canthropus Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Canthropus Jr! But no joy.
Canthropus Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vila lands a jab to Canthropus Jr's midsection.
Vila misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vila darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Canthropus Jr tries to clinch but Vila is having none of it.
Vila ducks under a wild hook from Canthropus Jr.
Vila definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vila misses with a wild combination.
Canthropus Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Joan Vila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vila misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Vila.
Vila takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vila scores with a shot to the body.
Canthropus Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Canthropus Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vila. That did some damage!
Vila throws a predictable looking body shot
and Canthropus Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy body kick from Vila
and Canthropus Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canthropus Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that Vila semi-blocks.
Vila moves out of range as Canthropus Jr strikes.#T2#
Canthropus Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Vila.
Vila gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr throws a wild body kick that Vila sees coming a mile off.#KD#
Vila cracks Canthropus Jr with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Canthropus Jr looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vila finish him?
#ROC#
Canthropus Jr is rocked!
Vila misses with a jab, cross combination.
Canthropus Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Vila finish him?
Vila weaves into range and cracks Canthropus Jr right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Canthropus Jr goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Vila is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joan Vila!
During a confident post fight interview, Joan Vila thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Pit Canthropus Jr had this to say: 'I blame this on my shit genetics. Fuck you Dad!'.
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Event:
NSC 39: McDonald vs Dupree
Date: Jul 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Vila motions for MacAuliffe to come forward. Vila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vila scores with a nice body kick.
Vila misses the jab.
We've been hearing reports that MacAuliffe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
MacAuliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from MacAuliffe misses.
MacAuliffe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacAuliffe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vila works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vila throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
MacAuliffe ducks under a wild hook from Vila.
MacAuliffe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacAuliffe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
MacAuliffe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacAuliffe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vila. That one must have hurt.#TD#
Vila gets caught napping as MacAuliffe dives in and scores a takedown. Vila manages to retain guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vila wants to stand but MacAuliffe is controlling the position. #T1#
Vila preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacAuliffe wants to control from the top but Vila keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vila wants to get back to his feet but MacAuliffe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vila is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
MacAuliffe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
MacAuliffe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vila keeps working.
Vila is pushing MacAuliffe's head away, looking to escape. MacAuliffe manages to hold on to the position though.#T2##SUB#
MacAuliffe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
MacAuliffe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vila is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vila is pushing MacAuliffe's head away, looking to escape. MacAuliffe manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
MacAuliffe is trying to get an arm triangle but Vila is defending well.
Vila is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but MacAuliffe has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
MacAuliffe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vila, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baeddan MacAuliffe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vila blocks a head kick by MacAuliffe.
Vila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MacAuliffe stalks Vila and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vila's face. Vila staggers backwards, shaken.
MacAuliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vila can do to turn this around?
MacAuliffe shoots in looking for a takedown. Vila tries to sprawl out of it but MacAuliffe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Vila manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MacAuliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAuliffe throws a nice looking combination but Vila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vila connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MacAuliffe throws a one two combo.
MacAuliffe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Baeddan MacAuliffe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacAuliffe misses the shot to the body.
MacAuliffe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vila circles away quickly and effectively.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Vila! MacAuliffe is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joan Vila!
Joan Vila thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PFC 103 Mirage vs Lafitte
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Dikshit takes the fight into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Dikshit has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Vila blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Vila wants to get back to striking at distance but Dikshit won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vila.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Vila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dikshit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vila.
Vila avoids the body shot from Dikshit.
Vila lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dikshit will feel that in the morning.
Vila misses with an uppercut
and Dikshit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Dikshit darts in and clinches Vila up against the cage.
Vila misses with a body punch.
Dikshit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dikshit.
Dikshit scores with a hook to the body.
Vila lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vila tries to break free but Dikshit pushes him back against the cage.
Dikshit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vila can't break the clinch.
Dikshit prevents Vila from breaking the clinch.
Vila blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Dikshit lands an uppercut.
Dikshit working aggressively here.
Vila wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dikshit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vila's elbow.
Nice body punch from Dikshit - that landed with a thud.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dikshit lands a shot to the body.
Dikshit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dikshit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vila looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vila.
Vila has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dikshit seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vila can turn it around.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Vila blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Dikshit.
Vila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Vila controls his hands.
Vila prevents a body shot from Dikshit. #T2#
Vila wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dikshit has him pressed against the cage.
Dikshit misses with some punches.
Vila blocks a body shot from Dikshit. #BC2#
Vila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vila takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dikshit just misses with a punch to the body.
Vila staying out of range there.
Crunch! Dikshit slams his shin into Vila's torso.
Vila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dikshit.
Vila misses with a wild body shot.
Vila throws a sloppy head kick and Dikshit moves out of range easily.
Dikshit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dikshit cracks Vila with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vila connects with a right hand. Dikshit shakes it off.
Dikshit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vila manages to avoid it.
Dikshit missing with a left hand there. Vila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vila connects with the punch.
Dikshit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dikshit scores with a hook.
Dikshit scores with a hook to the body. Vila takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Dikshit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slow jab from Vila misses its intended target.
Vila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vila misses the jab.
Dikshit is looking to wear down Vila with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dikshit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Dikshit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dikshit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dikshit lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Dikshit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Vila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Dikshit.
Vila blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dikshit.
Vila wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vila slows down the pace here.
Dikshit misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vila swings wildly with an uppercut but Dikshit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vila blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dikshit.
A right hand to the body from Dikshit.
Dikshit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Vila.
Dikshit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vila's elbow.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vila lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards. #BC2#
Vila breaks the clinch.
Vila takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dikshit lands a nice hook to Vila's body. Vila takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheers as Vila lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dikshit doesn't seem phased though.
Dikshit tries to close the distance and clinch but Vila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dikshit has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vila.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dikshit misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Vila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dikshit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vila.
Dikshit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vila is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dikshit with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anurag Dikshit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dikshit slips a straight right by Vila.
Dikshit is looking to counter punch.
Joan Vila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dikshit was well out of range. Poor timing from Vila.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the body
and Vila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dikshit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vila moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Vila's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dikshit moves out of range as Vila strikes.
Dikshit punishes Vila's body with a nice straight punch.
Vila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dikshit thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dikshit throws a head kick but Vila moves out of range.
Vila is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vila misses with a body shot.
Dikshit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vila misses with a few strikes there.
Dikshit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vila takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vila lands with an uppercut that bounces Dikshit off the cage and back into range.
Vila lands a jab to the head.
Dikshit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vila.
Dikshit lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
A lazy body kick from Vila
and Dikshit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dikshit with a nice cross.
Vila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dikshit was well out of range. Poor timing from Vila.
That kick from Vila tenderised Dikshit's leg. Dikshit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dikshit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vila lands a head kick!
Dikshit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vila can do to turn this around?
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vila - that will leave a mark!
Dikshit digs a good body shot into Vila's ribs.
Dikshit misses with a wild combination.
Dikshit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dikshit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dikshit.
A cross from Dikshit lands.
Dikshit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dikshit lands a nice looking body shot.
Vila misses with a straight left. #T2#
Vila misses with a body kick.
Dikshit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dikshit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vila lands a high kick!
Dikshit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dikshit. Vila does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vila! But no joy.
Dikshit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vila swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vila moves forwards but Dikshit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anurag Dikshit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dikshit wants to clinch up but Vila keeps it at a distance.
Vila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vila.
Vila takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dikshit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dikshit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vila throws out a counter right but Dikshit avoids it with no problem.
Vila scores with a body shot.
Dikshit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Dikshit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vila is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dikshit misses the shot to the body.
Vila throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Dikshit gets a clinch.
Dikshit can't find room to land a body shot as Vila controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Dikshit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dikshit pushes Vila back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dikshit digs a right hand underneath Vila's ribcage. Vila let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vila throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Dikshit.
Vila is breathing heavily.
A short right from Dikshit on the inside.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dikshit tries to work over Vila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vila has had enough of the clinch but Dikshit keeps him there for the moment.
Dikshit scores with a shot to the side of Vila's head.
A short right from Dikshit on the inside.
Dikshit prevents a body shot from Vila.
Vila is trying to break the clinch but Dikshit has him pressed against the cage.
Vila's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Vila's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dikshit lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vila wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dikshit has him pressed against the cage.
Anurag Dikshit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vila prevents a body shot from Dikshit.
Dikshit lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dikshit digs a right hand into Vila's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vila's gas tank.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vila wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dikshit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dikshit throws a head punch that misses.
Vila wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dikshit tries to throw a body punch but Vila avoids it by throwing Dikshit back against the cage.
Vila is trying to force a seperation but Dikshit has the dominant position.
Vila wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dikshit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dikshit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dikshit throws a head punch that misses.
Dikshit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dikshit lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anurag Dikshit dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dikshit tries to clinch but Vila moves out of range.
Dikshit lands a slapping body shot.
Dikshit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vila.
A jab from Vila misses.
Dikshit is looking to counter punch.
Vila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vila misses with a wild body shot.
It appears Dikshit was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dikshit lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dikshit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vila throws out a loose jab but Dikshit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vila throws out a loose jab but Dikshit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vila tries a head kick but it misses.
Vila misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikshit lands a nice looking body shot.
Vila throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot by Vila.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dikshit displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vila misses with a head kick.
Vila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dikshit. Vila does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1##CL#
Dikshit clinches up with Vila and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dikshit.
Vila wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vila misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vila.
Vila blocking some punches.
Vila looking to stall.
Vila tries to break free but Dikshit pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vila.
Vila blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Vila lands with a short shot to the head.
Dikshit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vila backwards.
Dikshit pushes Vila back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vila working hard to break the clinch.
Vila swings wildly with an uppercut but Dikshit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dikshit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dikshit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vila misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Dikshit.
Vila tries to break the clinch but Dikshit is controlling the position.
Dikshit tries to throw a body punch but Vila avoids it by throwing Dikshit back against the cage.
Dikshit lands a hook that snaps the head of Vila backwards.
Dikshit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vila wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dikshit lands a shot to the body.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Vila blocks it.
Dikshit lands a nice uppercut.
Dikshit lands a right hand.
Dikshit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vila is looking to break free of the clinch but Dikshit has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dikshit.
Dikshit lands a body punch.
Vila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vila blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Vila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dikshit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vila is pushing Dikshit up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dikshit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vila backwards. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dikshit as Vila tries to tie him up.
Vila has had enough of the clinch but Dikshit keeps him there for the moment.
Vila wants to break free but Dikshit has control.
A right hand to the body from Dikshit.
Vila wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vila tries to break the clinch but Dikshit is controlling the position.
Dikshit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vila's elbow.
Dikshit pushes Vila back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dikshit lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dikshit.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Vila controls his hands.
Dikshit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vila backwards.
Dikshit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dikshit lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Vila.
#T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vila looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joan Vila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dikshit lands with a right to the head.
Vila tries to throw a body punch but Dikshit avoids it by throwing Vila back against the cage. #BC2#
Vila breaks from the clinch.
Anurag Dikshit is winning the standup battle so far.
Dikshit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dikshit scores with a spinning back kick!
Dikshit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vila.
Dikshit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vila.
Dikshit scores with a kick to the body.
Dikshit lands a head kick. Vila smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dikshit scores with a spinning back kick!
Dikshit lands with a hook. Vila tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dikshit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vila doesn't seem bothered though.
Vila throws a leg kick
and Dikshit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vila cracks Dikshit with a good jab.
Dikshit scores with a jab. Vila acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vila cracks a nice hook into Dikshit's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anurag Dikshit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dikshit 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anurag Dikshit!
During a confident post fight interview, Anurag Dikshit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFC 92 Semenko vs Mirage
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Gavin misses with a straight left.
Vila throws a chopping leg kick but Gavin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vila scoring well with a low kick there.
Vila misses with a leg kick
and Gavin counters with a thumping low kick.
Gavin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vila feints a counter leg kick.
Vila takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gavin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gavin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Tommy Gavin has been cut.
Gavin misses with a low kick as Vila jumps back.
Vila goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gavin misses with a wild combination.
Vila connects with a body shot that sends Gavin's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin lands a glancing blow to the side of Vila's head.
Vila misses with an uppercut. Gavin saw that one coming.
It looked like Gavin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vila lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Vila misses with a left hand
and Gavin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vila takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Vila throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gavin.
Vila walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gavin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vila has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gavin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Vila.
Vila misses with a body kick.
Gavin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vila goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. Vila looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Gavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vila.
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Vila on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vila stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gavin.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vila throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gavin swings for the body but Vila moves out of range.
Vila lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gavin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vila manages to avoid it.
Gavin throws a jab but it's blocked by Vila.
Gavin just misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vila missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Vila.
Gavin checks the leg kick.
Vila misses with a straight right.
Gavin avoids a kick to the body.
Vila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gavin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T3#
Gavin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gavin moves out of range as Vila strikes.
Vila misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gavin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vila scores with a nice right hand.
Gavin misses with a few strikes there.
Gavin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vila manages to avoid it.
Gavin checks the leg kick.
Vila looks to throw a body kick
and Gavin counters with a nice uppercut.
Vila looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Gavin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vila takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Gavin throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Gavin throws a low kick but Vila avoids it.
Vila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gavin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vila's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vila misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Vila blocks the leg kick.
Vila throws a lazy uppercut
letting Gavin counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gavin.
Gavin throws an overhand right that lands on Vila's shoulder, as Vila tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Vila misses.
Vila looks to land a left hand but Gavin moved out of range nicely.
Gavin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vila moves out of range of the body kick.
Good shot there by Vila.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Vila.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vila takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gavin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Vila looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Gavin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donk. Vila catches Gavin right on the button with a cross.
Vila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gavin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Vila uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joan Vila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A bone on bone clash there as Vila blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Gavin misses.
Gavin cracks Vila with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gavin misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Vila lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gavin doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Vila misses.
Gavin throws a lazy right hand but Vila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Gavin backs off Vila throws a huge counter combo but Gavin manages to avoid it all.
Gavin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vila at a distance.
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!
Vila lands a nice looking body shot.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vila throws out the jab. #T1#
Gavin slips under a jab.
Gavin scores with a nice strike.
Vila takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vila thumps Gavin with a low kick.
Gavin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gavin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vila if he has to take too many more of those.
Gavin slips under a jab from Vila.
Gavin lands a jab to Vila's midsection.
Vila has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gavin.
Gavin thows a body kick. Vila tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Some bone on bone action there as Gavin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gavin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vila's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vila stalks Gavin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gavin's face. Gavin staggers backwards, shaken.
Gavin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gavin throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Gavin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vila. That did some damage!
Vila takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vila's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vila swings widly with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Gavin tests Vila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vila walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gavin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vila.
The fighters circling - Vila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vila takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vila thows a leg kick but Gavin checks it
and Gavin counters with an outside leg kick.
#T3#
Vila throws a chopping leg kick but Gavin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vila, right into the meat.
Gavin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gavin throws a body kick that misses.
Gavin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gavin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vila throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gavin throws an overhand right that lands on Vila's shoulder, as Vila tries to avoid the shot.
Gavin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body punch from Vila.
Vila misses with a series of wild punches.
Vila throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
Vila throws a leg kick which misses Gavin's front leg but catches the back leg as Gavin tries to avoid it.
Gavin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4#
Vila takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vila connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vila throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
Vila misses with a left hand
and Vila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vila has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gavin.
Vila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gavin.
Gavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vila.
Gavin misses with a body kick.
Vila takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Gavin as he connects with a hook.
Vila lunges at Gavin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gavin's hand. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Gavin has knocked Vila down with a huge combo! Gavin steps away and waves a wobbly Vila back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Vila is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Gavin.
Vila is still on wobbly legs! Can Gavin finish him?
Vila is breathing heavily.
Gavin lands an uppercut, right on the button! Vila tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Gavin!
After the big win, Tommy Gavin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Groove Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
SYN Europe 96
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pacheco. Vila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Vila scores with a four punch combination!
Nice defenses there by Pacheco.
It looked like Pacheco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pacheco misses with a looping left.
Vila misses with a hook. Pacheco ducked under it nicely.
Vila moves away from the strike by Pacheco.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vila.
Vila will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vila misses with a low kick.
Vila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vila only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vila gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pacheco.
Vila slips under a jab from Pacheco.
Vila flicks out a counter leg kick but Pacheco steps away.
Pacheco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vila getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pacheco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vila.
Vila ducks right into an uppercut from Pacheco. #T1#
Vila tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Pacheco.
Pacheco throws a looping overhand right but Vila ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Pacheco lands.
Pacheco checks a low kick from Vila.
Pacheco has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
Vila throws a nice looking combination but Pacheco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pacheco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pacheco misses with a jab to the body
and Vila finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vila misses with a low kick as Pacheco jumps back.
Pacheco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Pacheco. Beautiful body shot.
Pacheco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vila.
Vila lands with a cross.
Vila throws a big shot that misses.
Pacheco is looking to counter punch.
Vila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacheco throws a body punch but Vila moves out of range.
Vila's coach down at Gym Beam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vila's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Vila fakes the leg kick and cracks Pacheco in the body.
Vila swings for the body but Pacheco moves out of range.
Pacheco moves out of range of the strikes.
Pacheco moves away from the strike by Vila.
Vila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pacheco works over Vila's head and body with a nice combination.
Vila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vila feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pachecos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A left lands for Pacheco.
Pacheco throws a hook but Vila blocks it.
Pacheco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vila manages to avoid it.
Pacheco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pacheco is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pacheco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacheco misses with a body shot.
Vila lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Pacheco swings for the body but Vila moves out of range.
Vila is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pacheco with a body shot.
Pacheco slips a straight right by Vila.
Vila misses with a body shot.
Vila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pacheco.
Pacheco tries to close the distance and clinch but Vila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vila let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vila misses with a low kick.
It looked like Pacheco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vila throws a lazy right hand but Pacheco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pacheco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pacheco lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pacheco.
Vila throws a leg kick
enabling Pacheco to counter with a crisp jab.
Pacheco dodges the punch combination from Vila.
Vila ducks under a wild hook from Pacheco.
Vila tries to score with a low kick but Pacheco moves his leg out of the way.
Vila slips a straight right by Pacheco.#T4#
Vila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pacheco displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Pacheco does no damage.
Pacheco lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vila connects with a body shot that sends Pacheco's belly button to the back.
Pacheco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vila misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pacheco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vila.
A combination from Vila does no damage.
Pacheco half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pacheco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vila cracks a nice hook into Pacheco's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacheco scores with a nice strike.
Pacheco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pacheco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vila.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joan Vila will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pacheco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Vila.
Vila lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pacheco's sensitive parts.
Pacheco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vila.
A telegraphed right hand from Vila misses the target.
Pacheco scores with a nice strike.
Pacheco swings widly with a right hand
and Vila counters with a nice body shot.
Vila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pacheco.
Vila throws a shot from downtown. Pacheco moves away and avoids it.
Vila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pacheco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco looks to land a left hand but Vila moved out of range nicely.
Vila takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacheco manages to avoid it.
Pacheco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vila wants to slow Pacheco down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Vila ducks under a wild hook from Pacheco.
Pacheco throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Pacheco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pacheco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pacheco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vila lands a glancing blow to the side of Pacheco's head.
Vila scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Vila misses.
Vila misses with a straight left.
Vila blocks a jab.
Pacheco checks a low kick from Vila.
Pacheco cracks Vila with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pacheco scores with a nice head shot.
Vila digs a good body shot into Pacheco's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vila swings for the body but Pacheco moves out of range.
#T2#
Pacheco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pacheco digs a good body shot into Vila's ribs.
No joy there for Vila, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pacheco misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Vila counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Vila got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pacheco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vila has managed to get both his arms back between Pacheco's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Pacheco has his foot on Vila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vila works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Pacheco working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vila has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vila seems to be looking for submissions.
Vila trying to control the action but Pacheco is working from the bottom. #T3#
Vila is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pacheco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pacheco is working hard here to advance position.
Pacheco is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Vila has taken his back.
Pacheco tries to escape but Vila has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Vila is trying to stick to Pacheco's back but Pacheco is turning into Vila. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vila's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pacheco.
Pacheco trying to control but Vila is working from the bottom.
Pacheco throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Pacheco has gone for a leg lock! Vila slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pacheco's guard.#REVB#
Joan Vila has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Vila drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vila jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joan Vila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pacheco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Pacheco looks to land a left hand but Vila moved out of range nicely.
Vila throws the left hand but Pacheco avoids the punch easily.
Vila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vila looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pacheco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pacheco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pacheco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vila.
Pacheco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vila.
Pacheco throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Vila to counter with a crisp jab.
Vila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacheco.
Vila unleashes a big counter combination but Pacheco bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pacheco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Vila on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Vila to counter with a crisp jab.
Pacheco just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacheco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vila thumps Pacheco with a low kick.
Pacheco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Pacheco connects with a single shot there.
Pacheco misses the shot to the body.
Pacheco throws a shot from downtown. Vila moves away and avoids it.
Vila jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vila loads up on a big right hand but Pacheco slips the punch.
Pacheco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vila on the side of the head.
Pacheco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vila looks to land a body kick but Pacheco moved away.
Pacheco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pacheco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vila on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joan Vila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pacheco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pacheco loads up on a big right hand but Vila slips the punch.
Vila connects with a nice looking jab.
Joan Vila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vila tests Pacheco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pacheco slips a straight right by Vila.
Pacheco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vila throws out the jab.
Pacheco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vila manages to avoid it.
And Vila responds with a good body kick, but Pacheco manages to step out the way in time.
Pacheco moves out of range of the strikes.
Pacheco defending well as Vila loads up on a big left hand.
Pacheco throws the left hand but Vila avoids the punch easily.
Pacheco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vila throws an overhand right that lands on Pacheco's shoulder, as Pacheco tries to avoid the shot.
Pacheco throws a nice looking combination but Vila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vila 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.
A jab from Vila misses.
Good work by Pacheco as he checks the leg kick.
Pacheco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vila was well out of range. Poor timing from Pacheco.#T3#
Vila thumps Pacheco with a low kick.
Pacheco misses with a double jab
and Vila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pacheco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gerardo Pacheco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vila smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pacheco connects with a jab.
Vila slips under a jab.
Pacheco looks to land a left hand but Vila moved out of range nicely.
Vila lands with a thumping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vila.
Pacheco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vila throws out a loose jab but Pacheco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pacheco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Vila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pacheco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacheco throws a nice looking combination but Vila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pacheco moves out of range of the body kick.
Pacheco ducks under a wild hook from Vila.
Pacheco swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vila just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacheco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pacheco misses with a wild body shot.
Vila slips a jab from Pacheco.
Vila avoids the body shot from Pacheco.
Vila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pacheco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pacheco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pacheco just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joan Vila.
Well Vila has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joan Vila!
A relieved looking Joan Vila 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:
DARE NYE BLAST
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Vila cracks Tori with a good jab.
Tori misses with an uppercut.
Vila lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Rap Tori has been cut.
Tori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vila swings for the body but Tori moves out of range.
Vila 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.
Tori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vila.
Vila takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vila takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vila fakes the leg kick and cracks Tori in the body.
Vila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tori misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vila.
Tori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vila.
Tori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vila on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tori.
Vila swinging wildly here.
Joan Vila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Vila scores with a hook to the body. Tori takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vila takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vila walks into a left hand.
Vila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tori.
Nice body punch from Tori.
Vila connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tori. Tori circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tori.
Vila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Vila misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vila. That's going to slow Tori down.
Vila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vila.
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!
Tori slips under a jab from Vila.
Vila swings for the body but Tori moves out of range.
Nice cross by Tori.
Tori swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Vila misses the target.
Tori has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
Tori is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vila scores with a nice head shot.
Vila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vila was well out of range. Poor timing from Tori.
Vila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tori.
Vila throws a body punch but Tori moves out of range.
Vila fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tori throws a nice looking combination but Vila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Vila on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tori misses with an uppercut.
Tori throws a right and a left that Vila avoids nicely.
Vila lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tori at a distance.
Tori gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tori moves away.
Tori throws a hook but Vila blocks it.#TD#
Tori fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vila to the ground. Tori is now in Vila's guard.#SUB2#
Vila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tori manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Vila working a defensive guard here.
Vila wants to improve his position but instead Tori has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tori is keen to just control but Vila is a slippery customer.
Vila moves into full guard.
Vila seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tori wants to control from the top but Vila keeps moving.
Tori distracts Vila with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Vila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tori postures up and lands a big shot to Vila's brow.
Tori keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vila's head.
Vila wants to sweep here but Tori controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joan Vila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rap Tori's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vila misses with a left hand
and Tori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Tori.
Tori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vila.
Vila keeps Tori at a distance using the push kick.
Tori throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tori on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vila connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tori blocks a leg kick.
Tori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vila throws the left hand but Tori avoids the punch easily.
Tori listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vila lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tori's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vila slips under a jab from Tori.
Rap Tori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vila throws a chopping leg kick but Tori manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Tori.
Vila swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Tori misses the target.
It seemed like Vila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tori lands a jab to the nose.
Tori loads up on a big right hand but Vila slips the punch.
Vila takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Tori misses its intended target.
Vila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tori moves out of range as Vila strikes.
Tori loads up on a big right hand but Vila slips the punch.
Vila replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tori blocks it well.
Tori throws a looping overhand right but Vila ducks down to avoid it.
Tori misses with a straight left.
Vila now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vila slips a straight right by Tori.
Vila throws a leg kick but Tori sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vila is looking to chop away at Tori's legs.
Vila takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tori paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tori scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tori smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Vila. #TD#
Tori is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vila's half guard.
Tori thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vila's head.
Vila has hold of Tori's hands but Tori slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tori is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vila is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Tori landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tori lands a big elbow.
Vila gets back to half guard.
Vila on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tori passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Vila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Vila manages to get back to half guard.
Vila is not content to let Tori control the position.#SUB2#
Vila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tori pulls his head out easily.
Vila is looking to improve his position.
Tori is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rap Tori dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rap Tori's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Vila gets caught napping as Tori dives in and scores a takedown. Vila manages to retain guard.
Vila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tori manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vila manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Tori sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Vila has his foot on Tori's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tori works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vila keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Tori got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vila has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tori has managed to get both his arms back between Vila's legs - danger averted.
Tori working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tori is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tori manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Vila throws a strike but Tori rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tori scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Tori won't allow Vila to sweep him here.
Tori postures up and lands a big shot to Vila's brow.
Vila keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tori manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Vila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tori is looking to advance position but Vila has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T3#
Vila tries to control but Tori wriggling away.
Tori is trying to escape the mount.
Vila scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tori is trying to escape the mount.
Vila trying to control but Tori is having none of it. #SUB2#
Vila looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
Vila looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB2#
Vila working for a submission but Tori is keeping him at bay.
Vila wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Tori holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Vila tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Vila trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tori gets back to half guard.
Vila prevents Tori from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joan Vila.
I think Vila has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joan Vila!
During a confident post fight interview, Joan Vila thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DARE 86
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Vila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawson was well out of range. Poor timing from Vila.
Dawson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Vila.
Dawson slips under a jab.
Dawson is looking to counter punch.
Dawson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vila lands a nice looking body shot.
Dawson slips a jab and a cross from Vila.
Vila throws a sloppy body shot
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vila fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vila throws the kick towards the body but Dawson avoids it.
A slow jab from Vila misses its intended target.
Dawson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dawson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Vila throws a right hand that misses
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Vila.
It looked like Dawson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vila.
Vila is looking to slow Dawson down with leg kicks.
Vila throws a leg kick
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
Dawson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vila misses with a hook
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Vila misses with a kick to the body.
Vila feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dawson's calf.
Vila fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vila lands a head shot.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dawson checks a leg kick.
Vila tries to land a front kick but Dawson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vila. Dawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dawson slips under a jab.
Dawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vila lands a head shot.
Joan Vila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vila throws out the jab.
Dawson with a nice cross.
Vila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dawson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vila throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Vila throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Vila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vila lands a jab to the nose.
Vila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dawson.
Nice uppercut lands for Dawson. That snapped Vila's head back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vila.
Dawson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dawson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vila loads up on a big right hand but Dawson slips the punch.
Vila throws a hook but Dawson avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Vila coming out on top.
Vila misses with a hook.
Dawson is looking to counter the offense by Vila and move into the clinch.
Vila misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Vila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dawson.
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!
Vila throws a front kick aimed at Dawson's knee but Dawson avoids it well.
Vila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vila throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
Vila tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dawson.
An inside leg kick from Vila misses.
Vila misses with a double jab
and Dawson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vila throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vila throws a wild body kick that Dawson sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joan Vila dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Dawson moves into range and clinches up with Vila.
Dawson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vila tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dawson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vila is trying to pull guard but Dawson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vila - that landed with a thud.
Dawson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vila blocks a body shot from Dawson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vila.
Vila slows down the pace here.
Vila has had enough of the clinch but Dawson keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vila prevents a body shot from Dawson.
Vila lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vila creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vila can't find room to land a body shot as Dawson controls the action.
Vila prevents a body shot from Dawson. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dawson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawson digs a right hand underneath Vila's ribcage. Vila let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dawson tries a body shot but Vila blocks it.
Dawson avoiding damage.
Vila blocks a body shot from Dawson.
Dawson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dawson tries a body shot but Vila blocks it.
Dawson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dawson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vila fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roger Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joan Vila.
Vila fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dawson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Vila.
Dawson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Roger Dawson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vila lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Vila throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawson.
Vila blocks a body shot from Dawson.
Vila swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Dawson to work.
Vila misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Vila breaks from the clinch.
Vila misses with a hook. Dawson ducked under it nicely.
Vila misses with an uppercut
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Vila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dawson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dawson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A leg kick checked by Dawson.
Vila throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson. #T3#
Dawson misses the shot to the body.
Dawson staying out of range there.
Vila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dawson.
A quick step to the side and Dawson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vila fails to land with a series of punches.
Vila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dawson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vila gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
Vila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dawson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vila throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Vila misses its intended target.
Dawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vila looks to score with a jab to the body but Dawson is just out of range.#T4#
Dawson throws the left hand but Vila avoids the punch easily.
Dawson moves out of range as Vila throws a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vila.
Dawson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vila circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vila slips a jab from Dawson.
Vila throws a shot from downtown. Dawson moves away and avoids it.
Vila connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vila misses with a body punch
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Vila misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Dawson misses its target.
Dawson looks to land a left hand but Vila moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joan Vila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vila misses the shot to the body.
Dawson lands a jab to Vila's midsection.
Vila keeps Dawson at a distance using the push kick.
Dawson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vila to score with a decent uppercut.
Dawson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vila throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
Dawson blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vila throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
Vila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dawson.
Dawson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vila displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Vila misses with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vila throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vila misses with a looping right.
Vila throws a lazy body kick
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Vila misses with a lunging right hand
and Dawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dawson throws a right and a left that Vila avoids nicely.
Vila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dawson throws a poor cross that misses
and Vila makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dawson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dawson moves out of range of the body kick.
Dawson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Roger Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joan Vila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Vila tries a low kick but Dawson avoids it.
Good work by Dawson as he checks the leg kick.
Joan Vila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vila misses with a hook.
Dawson misses with an uppercut. Vila saw that one coming.
Vila digs a good hook to Dawson's body.
Vila looks to land a left hand but Dawson moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Vila misses
and Vila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dawson 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.
Vila throws a hook to the side of Dawson's head but Dawson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Dawson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Vila releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Dawson slips under a jab.
Vila scores with a spinning back kick!
Vila connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vila.
Vila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dawson throwing a counter right hand but Vila manages to avoid it.
Dawson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Vila misses.
Dawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vila scores with a punch to the head.
Vila misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dawson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vila getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Vila.
Vila keeps Dawson at a distance using the push kick. #TD#
Dawson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vila on his heels. He'll look to pass Vila's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson throwing strikes but missing.
Vila keeping moving, preventing Dawson from controlling successfully.
Vila wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at Gym Beam inform us that Vila has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Vila preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson pushes down on Vila's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dawson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joan Vila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vila winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joan Vila!
Joan Vila decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KOFC 123 - The Big Finale
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Vila throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Fitzpatrick to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Vila misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vila. #CL#
Fitzpatrick drives through and clinches with Vila against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
Vila jumps guard but Fitzpatrick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fitzpatrick lands a damaging elbow.
Vila fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vila's elbow.
Vila struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vila's elbow.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Vila throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick pushes Vila back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Vila leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching 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!
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Vila shrugs off.
Vila tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Vila back against the cage. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vila creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vila scores with a shot to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Vila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick avoiding damage.
Vila tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.#BC2#
Vila breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vila scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range as Vila strikes.
Fitzpatrick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fitzpatrick throws a series of punches but Vila avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Vila misses the target.
A left lands for Fitzpatrick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vila tries to work over Fitzpatrick's front leg with a kick but Fitzpatrick checks it. #T2##CL#
Fitzpatrick clinches with his opponent.
Vila is leaning against Fitzpatrick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vila fails to land.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vila lands with a left to the head.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Vila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Vila.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vila backwards.
I was talking to Fitzpatrick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzpatrick.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vila. #T3#
Vila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vila tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzpatrick.
Vila throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vila has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Vila.
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Vila misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzpatrick.
Vila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick'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.
Fitzpatrick working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vila's elbow.
Vila presses Fitzpatrick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside.
Vila tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Vila letting Fitzpatrick take a breather here.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Vila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzpatrick catches Vila with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vila takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fitzpatrick cracks Vila with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Fitzpatrick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Francis Fitzpatrick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Vila controls his hands.
Vila tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vila.
Fitzpatrick looking to slow down the pace here.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Vila controls the action.
Fitzpatrick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Vila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vila.
Fitzpatrick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vilas head.
Fitzpatrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vila can do to turn this around?
A short left from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick 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.
Vila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vila blocks a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vila backwards.
A short body shot lands from Fitzpatrick as the two fighters clinch.
#TD2#
Vila pulls Fitzpatrick into guard.
#SU#
Fitzpatrick decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Fitzpatrick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vila.
Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vila's head backwards.
Fitzpatrick lands with an overhand left.
Vila circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzpatrick lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Vila can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Fitzpatrick and Vila drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Fitzpatrick.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Fitzpatrick!
Francis Fitzpatrick retains his lightweight title!
Francis Fitzpatrick 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:
KOFC 121 - Fitzpatrick v James
Date: Sep 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Vila throws a nice looking combination but Dux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vila misses with an uppercut.
Vila scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Vila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dux half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dux looks to land a left hand but Vila moved out of range nicely.
Vila throws a looping overhand right but Dux ducks down to avoid it.
Dux misses with a straight left.
Dux misses with a looping left.
Vila has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dux.
Vila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dux circles away quickly and effectively.
Dux drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vila sprawls and moves away.
Vila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vila looks to land a right hand but Dux moved out of range.
Dux half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1##CL#
Dux takes the fight into the clinch.
Dux throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Dux lands a takedown into guard.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vila working a defensive guard here.
Vila keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Vila is trying to keep Dux in close.
Dux trying to control but Vila is working from the bottom.
Dux is really struggling to control Vila but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vila trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing that Dux has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Vila tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dux shoots in but no luck this time.
Dux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vila looks to land a body kick but Dux moved away.
Vila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dux takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dux tries to clinch up but Vila circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Dux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vila, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Vila gets control of Dux's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vila will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vila trying to control the position.
Dux wants to control from the top but Vila keeps moving. #SUB2#
Vila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Vila is tightening it up a little... Dux has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dux reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dux taps out! Nice BJJ there by Vila!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joan Vila!
An out of breath Joan Vila thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
KOFC 116 - Fett vs Andreev
Date: Jul 29, 2018 |
#R1#
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
James throws out a loose jab but Vila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vila misses with a combination
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James connects with a single shot there.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vila sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vila looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vila 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.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Vila.
James slips a straight right by Vila.
Vila thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vila misses with a lunging right hand
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Vila throws a leg kick that misses.
James is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vila.
James slips under a jab from Vila.
Vila catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Nice shot by James.
James dips to his left and cracks Vila with an uppercut!
Vila scores with a body shot.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vila finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
Vila throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Vila misses with a few strikes there.
James tries to work over Vila's front leg with a kick but Vila checks it.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vila's calf.
Vila just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. James darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James is looking to counter the offense by Vila and move into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vilas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Vila.
Vila throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
James throws a hook but Vila blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Vila. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Vila gets control of James's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vila will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vila is controlling James's posture.
James trying to control but Vila is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
James sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
James wants to get up but he can't break Vila's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vila 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 referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vila working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vila misses with a straight left.
James looks to throw the jab but Vila is out of range.
James lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Vila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Vila 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vila loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James throws a nice looking combination but Vila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Vila on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vila misses with a low kick.
James is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vila with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
James just misses with a punch 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!
James lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Vila feints the counter takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmore James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elmore James's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vila closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James clobbers Vila with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vila misses with a looping right.
James lands a jab to the nose.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Vila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Vila now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Vila misses.
Vila thows a left - swing and a miss!
James jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC#
Vila is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Vila.
Vila is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?#T1#
James getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
James misses with a straight right.
Vila throws a leg kick
and James counters with a huge left! Vila is in big trouble! He's backing up but James isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Vila from any more damage. A dominating finish by James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elmore James!
A very excited looking Elmore James 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:
KOFC 113 - Hallick vs Mountain
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Gay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gay takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Gay shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gay showed some decent athleticism there.
Vila moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Vila had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gay defends it easily.
Gay content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Vila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gay trying to control the position from guard on top but Vila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Gay preventing the sweep.
Vila keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Vila is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gay is aware though and is defending well.
Gay connects with a couple of short punches.
Gay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Vila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gay throwing strikes but missing. #T2##SUB2#
Vila has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gay is one step ahead there.
Gay trying to control but Vila is working from the bottom.
Gay is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vila is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3##SU#
Gay gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vila lands with a shot to the body.
Joan Vila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Vila misses.
Vila dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gay. That did some damage!
Vila looks to score with a jab to the body but Gay is just out of range.
Gay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vila.
Gay feinted with a counter takedown.
Vila throws a right and a left that Gay avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vila. Gay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vila but Vila pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vila feints a counter leg kick.
Vila stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vila wants it to stay on the feet.
Vila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gay was well out of range. Poor timing from Vila.#T4#
Vila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Gay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vila as he avoids it easily.
Vila is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gay rather than just go for the knockout.
Vila lands a jab to Gay's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gay walks into a stiff left hand from Vila.
Gay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vila cracks Gay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vila counters with a nice uppercut.
Gay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vila.#TD#
Gay shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vila's guard.
Gay being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Vila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joan Vila dominated that round.
That's time! Gay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Vila. Those never looked like landing.
Gay misses with a takedown attempt
and Vila counters with a crisp right that sends Gay to the canvas! Vila follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joan Vila!
A relieved looking Joan Vila 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:
KOFC 110 - Karelin vs Hallick
Date: Jun 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Vila throws a wild body kick that Zulu sees coming a mile off.
Vila throws a shot to the body.
Vila avoids the head kick by Zulu.
Zulu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zulu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zulu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Zulu misses.
Despite the aggression on Vila's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vila cracks a nice hook into Zulu's ribs.
Vila scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Vila misses its intended target.
Zulu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vila.
Vila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zulu.
Vila attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vila scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zulu doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zulu moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Vila dips to his left and cracks Zulu with an uppercut!
Vila will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zulu throws a chopping leg kick but Vila manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vila tests Zulu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vila swings for the body but Zulu moves out of range.
Vila just misses with a punch to the body.
Vila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vila throws a shot to the body.
Vila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Vila misses.
Zulu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vila throws a nice looking combination but Zulu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zulu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vila.
Vila pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Vila throws the left hand but Zulu avoids the punch easily.
Vila ducks under a wild hook from Zulu.
Vila throws out a leg kick but Zulu moves out of range and Vila only half commits.
Zulu half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vila blocks a low kick nicely.
Vila scoring well with a low kick there.
Vila scores with the left hand. Zulu knows he should have avoided that one.
Vila takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zulu throws a body shot but no joy.
Zulu throws a head kick but Vila moves out of range.
Zulu throws a push kick but Vila slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Vila on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zulu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Vila backs away, Zulu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vila scores with a leg kick.
Vila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zulu.
Vila throws a body punch but Zulu moves out of range. #T3#
Vila keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vila throws a nice inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Vila finds it's target.
A low kick from Vila is predictable there
and Zulu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zulu missing with a left hand there. Vila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zulu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vila scores with a hook.
Vila ducks under a wild hook from Zulu.
Zulu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zulu moves away.
Vila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zulu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vila is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zulu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vila takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zulu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vila checks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Zulu. #T4#
Zulu throws a front kick that sends Vila stumbling back into the cage.
Zulu throws a nice head kick!
Vila blocks a head kick by Zulu.
Vila lands with a shot to the body.
Zulu throws a jab but it's blocked by Vila.
Vila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zulu.
Zulu lands with a hook. Vila tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zulu.
Vila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zulu.
Zulu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zulu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vila checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vila tests Zulu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joan Vila dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Vila misses with a low kick.
Zulu throws a sloppy head kick and Vila moves out of range easily.
Zulu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vila feints the counter takedown.
Zulu throws a looping overhand right but Vila ducks down to avoid it.
Joan Vila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zulu circles away quickly and effectively.
Vila misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zulu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zulu misses with a body shot.
Zulu slips a jab from Vila.
Vila cracks Zulu with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zulu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zulu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vila.
Vila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zulu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vila cracks a nice hook into Zulu's ribs.#T1#
Vila misses the shot to the body.
Vila misses with a hook. Zulu ducked under it nicely.
Zulu throws a push kick but Vila slaps the foot to one side.
Vila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zulu blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Vila.
Vila tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Zulu.
Zulu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zulu tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Vila misses.
Vila moves out of range of the strikes.
Vila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zulu slips a jab and a cross from Vila.
Zulu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vila avoids the head kick by Zulu.
#T2#
Vila throws out a powerful jab.
Zulu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zulu.
Zulu is looking to chop away at Vila's legs.
Vila is looking to slow Zulu down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Zulu misses.
A nice side step and Vila releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zulu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zulu.
A swing and a miss from Zulu.
Zulu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vila stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zulu scores with a head kick.
Vila with a hook.#T3#
Zulu lands a leg kick that knocks Vila off balance momentarily.
Zulu throws out a leg kick but Vila moves out of range and Zulu only half commits.
Zulu throws a leg kick but Vila sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vila misses with a wild combination.
Vila throws a body punch but Zulu moves out of range.
As Vila looks to move away, Zulu throws a big counter combo but Vila just gets out of the way.
Vila cracks the inside of Zulu's front leg.
Zulu lands a really nice looking cross but Vila seems unphased.
Vila goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Zulu Zulu has been cut.
Zulu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vila throws a jab but it's blocked by Zulu.
Zulu feints and then cracks Vila's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vila down.
Zulu ducks under a wild hook from Vila.
Zulu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zulu looks to land a body kick but Vila moved away.#T4#
A head kick misses from Zulu.
Vila connects with a leg kick. Zulu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vila fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zulu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zulu scores with the left hand. Vila knows he should have avoided that one.
Zulu misses with a lunging right hand
and Vila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Vila as he connects with a hook.
Zulu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zulu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vila misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vila darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zulu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zulu misses with a hook. Vila ducked under it nicely.
Vila misses with a looping left.
Zulu misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joan Vila will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zulu Zulu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot by Zulu.
Vila rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zulu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zulu misses with a kick to the body.
Vila has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vila misses with a lunging right hand
letting Zulu counter with a right hand.
Zulu slips under a jab.
Zulu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zulu, as that shot connected.
Vila lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zulu throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Zulu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vila feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zulus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vila thumps Zulu with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Vila lands.
Vila's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zulu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vila moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Vila throws a series of punches but Zulu avoids them all with ease.
Zulu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Zulu misses
and Vila counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zulu.
Vila lands a body shot.
Vila lands a nice looking body shot.
Vila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Vila as he connects with a hook.
Vila lands a lovely overhand right.
Zulu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vila will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vila throws out a powerful jab.
Zulu Zulu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joan Vila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Zulu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vila connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zulu scrambles back to his feet.
Vila ducks under a wild hook from Zulu.
A telegraphed right hand from Zulu misses the target.
Zulu misses with a body kick.
Zulu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab by Vila.
Vila takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zulu.
Vila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vila lands with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Vila.
Zulu misses with a looping left.
Zulu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vila.#T3#
Zulu connects with an inside leg kick.
Vila throws a shot from downtown. Zulu moves away and avoids it.
Vila tests Zulu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vila with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zulu to score with a decent uppercut.
Vila looks to throw the jab but Zulu is out of range.
Vila avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vila scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vila connects with a crisp jab.
Zulu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zulu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vila ducks under a wild hook from Zulu.#T4#
Vila throws a big shot that misses.
Vila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vila avoids the head kick by Zulu.
Zulu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Zulu misses its intended target.
A jab from Zulu misses.
Zulu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Zulu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vila lands with a hook. Zulu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vila lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vila digs a good body shot into Zulu's ribs.
Zulu walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zulu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joan Vila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vila has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joan Vila!
A very excited looking Joan Vila 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:
KOFC 106 - Andreev vs Aoki 2
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Roshi misses with a hook. Vila ducked under it nicely.
Vila throws a big shot that misses.
Roshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roshi scores with a jab.
Vila has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Roshi misses with an uppercut
and Vila counters with a straight right hand.
Vila ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Roshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vila cracks Roshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vila looks to score with a jab to the body but Roshi is just out of range.
Roshi with the counter takedown but Vila avoids it easily.
Roshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vila.
Roshi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vila ducks under a wild hook from Roshi.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roshi 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.
Vila throws a hook to the side of Roshi's head but Roshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joan Vila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Roshi throws an overhand right that lands on Vila's shoulder, as Vila tries to avoid the shot.
Vila misses the shot to the body.
Roshi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vila throws out a loose jab but Roshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vila thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vila walks into a jab.
Roshi scores with a nice right hand.
Roshi throws a hook but Vila blocks it.
Vila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roshi misses with a hook
and Vila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vila shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crunch! Vila slams his shin into Roshi's torso.#T2#
Roshi connects with a nice looking jab.
Vila misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roshi lands with a straight right. Vila didn't see that one coming.
Vila keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Vila misses.
Vila attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vila.
Roshi with the counter takedown but Vila avoids it easily.
Vila throws a looping overhand right but Roshi ducks down to avoid it.
Roshi checks a leg kick nicely.
Vila throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Roshi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Roshi with a jab.
Vila defending well as Roshi loads up on a big left hand.
Roshi cracks Vila with a good jab.
Vila loads up on a big right hand but Roshi slips the punch.
Roshi loads up on a big right hand but Vila slips the punch.
Vila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vila moves out of range as Roshi strikes.
Vila takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vila slips a jab from Roshi.
Roshi misses with a hook. Vila ducked under it nicely.
Roshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Vila. #T4#
Vila lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roshi at a distance.
No joy there for Vila, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roshi connects with a nice looking jab.
Vila blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vila misses with an uppercut.
Roshi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vila. Roshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vila.
Roshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vila on the side of the head.
Vila slips a straight right by Roshi.
Roshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vila tries to counter with a takedown but Roshi is quick to defend against it.
Roshi misses with an uppercut. Vila saw that one coming.
Vila thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Master Roshi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Vila throws a looping overhand right but Roshi ducks down to avoid it.
Roshi with the counter takedown but Vila avoids it easily.
Vila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vila looks to score with a jab to the body but Roshi is just out of range.
A jab from Roshi misses.
A swing and a miss from Vila.
Vila misses with a body kick.
Roshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roshi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Roshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vila throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Roshi counters with a takedown into side control.
Vila is trying to improve his position.#SU2#
Roshi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vila to his feet. #T1#
Vila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roshi manages to avoid it.
Roshi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vila walks into a stiff left hand from Roshi.
Roshi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Roshi throws a hook but Vila blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vila.
Roshi works the jab nicely.
Roshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vila.
Vila fails to land with a series of punches.
Vila misses with a hook.
Vila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roshi.
Vila swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vila throws a hook but Roshi avoids it easily.#T2#
Roshi misses with a straight left.
Roshi blocks a jab.
Vila blocks a jab.
Roshi with a hook.
Roshi connects with a right hand. Vila shakes it off.
Roshi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vila slips a jab from Roshi.
Vila is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Roshi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Vila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roshi looks to land a right hand but Vila moved out of range.
Vila appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A leg kick checked by Roshi.
Roshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vila.
#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Vila.
Roshi throws an overhand right that lands on Vila's shoulder, as Vila tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Vila. Beautiful body shot.
Vila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vila. Roshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roshi staying out of range there.
Roshi feints the counter takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roshi, as that shot connected.
Roshi misses with a hook
and Vila counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Master Roshi has been cut.
Vila has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roshi finds it's way round the side to connect with Vila's head.
Roshi misses with a hook
and Vila counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Roshi is rocked!#T4##KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Vila and Roshi goes tumbling to the canvas! Vila follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Roshi is still in real trouble! Can Vila finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vila missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vila has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Well, if Vila is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vila is keen to just control but Roshi is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Vila has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Roshi defend it? Vila steps over the head and cranks it - Roshi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Vila!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joan Vila!
An out of breath Joan Vila thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
KOFC 100 - Slurper vs Garinho
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Vila bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Salieri's head.
A big right from Vila misses.
Salieri misses with a left hand
and Vila counters with a nice body shot.
Salieri needs to keep his hands up - Vila had a free shot at his head there.
Vila takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vila ducks under a wild hook from Salieri.
Vila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vila connects with a jab.
Vila blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Salieri.
Salieri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Vila connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Salieri checks a leg kick.#T1#
Vila lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vila throws a poor cross that misses
and Salieri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vila throws a hook to the side of Salieri's head but Salieri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salieri half committed to a counter leg kick.
Joan Vila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vila scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salieri doesn't seem bothered though.
A clash of legs there as Vila blocks the low kick.
Salieri misses the jab.
Vila tries a quick counter leg kick but Salieri is wise to it.
A good leg kick by Salieri.
Vila getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Salieri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Salieri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salieri looks to score with a jab to the body but Vila is just out of range.
Salieri throws a low kick, looking for Vila's leg but Vila calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Vila.
Vila checks a leg kick.
Vila looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Salieri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Salieri connects with a body shot.
Joan Vila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Salieri connects with a looping right hand.
Vila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Salieri.
Vila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salieri lands a nice shot to the body.
Salieri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Salieri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Vila takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Salieri moves out of range as Vila strikes.
Vila's coach down at Gym Beam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vila's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Salieri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vila is trying to counter with his kicks.
Salieri misses with a straight right.
Vila has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Salieri.
Vila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vila takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Salieri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vila misses with a hook. Salieri ducked under it nicely.
Vila fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No joy there for Vila, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salieri throws a head kick that half lands.
#T4#
Salieri defending well as Vila loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salieri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vila is out of range and Salieri settles back down.
Salieri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vila misses with a jab to the body
and Salieri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Salieri thuds his shin into the meat of Vila's side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vila. Salieri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vila lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Salieri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Salieri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vila with a nice cross.
Vila avoids the body shot from Salieri.
Vila throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vila scoring well with a low kick there.
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 Antonio Salieri will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Vila throws out a leg kick but Salieri moves out of range and Vila only half commits.
Nice uppercut lands for Vila. That snapped Salieri's head back.
Salieri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vila's head.
Vila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Antonio Salieri is winning the standup battle so far.
Salieri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vila.
Salieri fails with the takedown.
Salieri lands a head kick. Vila smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vila tries to avoid it but Salieri manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vila to the ground. Vila escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salieri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vila missing with a left hand there. Salieri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salieri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Salieri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salieri throws a leg kick
enabling Vila to counter with a crisp jab.
Vila wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vila looks for the body kick but Salieri saw that one coming.
Salieri throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Vila counters with a nice double leg into side control. Salieri won't be happy with that.
Vila is staying tight to Salieri's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vila wants to control but Salieri is keeping him busy.
Vila tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Salieri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vila working the ground and pound.
Salieri is not content to let Vila control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salieri trying to remain calm as Vila controls from the top position.#T3#
Salieri isn't going anywhere.
Salieri is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vila tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Vila thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Salieri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vila working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vila advances to full mount.
The referee warns Salieri that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salieri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vila can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salieri is looking to escape.
Vila misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joan Vila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Salieri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vila.
Vila takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Salieri lands a head kick. Vila smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Salieri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vila moves out of range of the leg kick from Salieri.
Vila lands a really nice looking cross but Salieri seems unphased.
Salieri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vila tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Salieri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vila ducks under a wild hook from Salieri.
A cross from Vila lands.
Salieri motions for Vila to come forward. Salieri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vila throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Vila lands with a straight right. Salieri didn't see that one coming.
Vila misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vila. That's going to slow Salieri down.
Vila looks to throw the jab but Salieri is out of range.
Vila feints and then cracks Salieri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Salieri down.
Salieri walks into a left hand.
Vila scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Salieri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vila is out of range.
Salieri tries to score with a low kick but Vila moves his leg out of the way.
Salieri throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Vila moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Salieri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Salieri ducks under a wild hook from Vila.
Salieri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Salieri.
A good leg kick by Salieri.
Salieri throws a low kick but Vila moves out of range easily.
Salieri shoots for a takedown but Vila saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salieri staying out of range there.
Salieri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Salieri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Vila lands with an uppercut that bounces Salieri off the cage and back into range.
Salieri tries to work over Vila's front leg with a kick but Vila checks it.
Vila moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Salieri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salieri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Vila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vila lands an overhand right.
Salieri shoots for a double leg takedown but Vila sprawls well. He's pushed Salieri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A low kick from Salieri is predictable there
and Vila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salieri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Salieri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vila throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Salieri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC2#
Salieri is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vila lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Salieri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vila checks a low kick from Salieri.
Salieri seems to have got his legs back now.
Salieri throws a leg kick
and Vila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vila digs a good hook to Salieri's body.
Salieri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Salieri.
Vila throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Salieri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vila.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joan Vila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vila has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joan Vila!
Our winner, Joan Vila, 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:
Gladiators 76 Mace v Knox 3
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
#R1#
San Pedro blocks a low kick nicely.
San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vila walks forward, straight into a front kick from San Pedro.
Vila looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vila throws a low kick but it's checked well by San Pedro.
Vila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
San Pedro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
San Pedro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vila doesn't seem bothered though.
Vila moves out of range of the strikes.
Vila was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vila staying out of range there.
Vila swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vila misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like San Pedro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vila misses the jab.
A combination from Vila does no damage.
Vila throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it.
San Pedro slips a jab and a cross from Vila.
#T1#
Vila throws a left and a right that both miss
and San Pedro counters with a solid body kick.
A low kick from Vila is predictable there
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
San Pedro lands with a shot to the body.
San Pedro feints and then cracks Vila's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vila down.
San Pedro checks a low kick from Vila.
Vila misses with a looping right.
Vila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vila.
San Pedro scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Vila finds it's way through San Pedro's defenses.
Vila throws a combination that misses
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
San Pedro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vila's calf.#T2#
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!
Vila throws a combination. San Pedro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vila feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to San Pedro's calf.
San Pedro walks into a left hand.
San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vila lands with a cross.
Vila misses with a body shot.
Vila misses with a body shot
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vila.
San Pedro slips under a jab.
Vila fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. San Pedro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vila thows a leg kick but San Pedro checks it
and San Pedro counters with an inside leg kick.
Vila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
San Pedro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vila looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
San Pedro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vila looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and San Pedro counters by clinching up.
San Pedro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
San Pedro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro lands a right hand.
San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vila throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro pushes Vila back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vila looking to stall.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Vila avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
San Pedro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vila.#BC#
Vila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vila takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vila throws a big shot that misses.
San Pedro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vila with a body shot.
San Pedro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from San Pedro, right into the meat.
San Pedro lands a slapping body shot.
San Pedro scores with a hook.
Vila misses with the body kick
and San Pedro counters with a good low kick that Vila was not able to check.
San Pedro lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vila throws an off balance right hand
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut.
Vila swings widly with a right hand
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vila misses the body punch
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Vila misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from San Pedro! But no joy.
Vila moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
San Pedro lands a jab.
San Pedro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro.
Vila swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vila tries to score with a low kick but San Pedro moves his leg out of the way.
Vila misses with a leg kick
and San Pedro counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro lunges at Vila with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vila's hand.
San Pedro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vila goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by San Pedro.#T1#
Vila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San Pedro.
San Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
San Pedro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vila lands a jab to San Pedro's midsection.
Vila works San Pedro's body with a nice hook.
San Pedro throws a good cross that connects.
Vila misses with a looping left.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vila was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
Vila was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vila misses with a hook
and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vila attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
San Pedro lands with a hook. Vila tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Vila moved out of range.
Vila is looking to counter punch.#T2#
San Pedro slips under a jab.
San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vila throws a sloppy body shot
letting San Pedro counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Vila is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
San Pedro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target.
San Pedro has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
San Pedro thuds a left hand into Vila's body.
San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Vila tries to counter with a takedown but San Pedro is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from San Pedro.
San Pedro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
San Pedro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD2#
San Pedro lands a big head kick that sends Vila tumbling to the mat! San Pedro takes a step backwards and waves Vila back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Vila is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
It looks like Joan Vila has been cut.#T3#
San Pedro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vila walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! San Pedro swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Esteban San Pedro!
A very excited looking Esteban San Pedro 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:
Steel Penn - ICON VIII
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Knorr darts in looking for a takedown but Vila gets double underhooks and turns Knorr into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knorr is defended easily by Vila.
Vila stuns Knorr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knorr fails with the takedown
and Vila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joan Vila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Knorr.
Vila scores with a hook to the body. Knorr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vila throws a shot to the body.
Vila scores with a hook to the body. Knorr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knorr has his takedown stuffed
and Knorr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Matheus Knorr has been cut.
Knorr has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Vila counters with a right hand that sends Knorr tumbling to the canvas! Can Vila finish him? He dives into Knorr's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#
Knorr is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Vila drops back looking for a leg! Knorr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knorr manages to kick Vila off! Vila jumps back into Knorr's guard.
Knorr is still in real trouble! Can Vila finish him?
Vila forces his way into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Vila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Knorr seems to have recovered his senses.
Vila slows the pace down in half guard.
Vila trying to control from half guard but Knorr is working away. #SUB#
Vila is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vila seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knorr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knorr keeps working.
Knorr wants to improve his position but Vila is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Knorr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Knorr looking for submissions off his back.
Vila trying to control the action but Knorr is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Knorr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vila pulls his head out easily.
Vila wants to pass the guard but Knorr is defending well. #SUB#
Vila is looking for a kimura but Knorr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vila to get the leverage. #SUB#
Knorr is defending against the submission attempts here by Vila.
#SUB#
Vila is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knorr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vila. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Vila moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Knorr.
Vila wants to control but Knorr is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knorr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joan Vila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matheus Knorr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Knorr has his takedown stuffed
enabling Vila to counter with a crisp jab.
Joan Vila is winning the standup battle so far.
Vila scores with a push kick.
Vila leaves Knorr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vila. That's going to slow Knorr down.
Vila displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knorr.
Vila attempts a counter takedown but Knorr avoids it well and moves away.
Joan Vila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Knorr.
Vila connects with a jab.
Knorr shoots in looking for a takedown. Vila tries to sprawl out of it but Knorr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vila manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vila throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knorr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vila throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knorr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vila seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice body punch from Vila.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vila comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knorr is breathing heavily.#T1##KD#
Vila drops Knorr with a left right combo! Vila follows him down to the ground into side control.
Vila has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Knorr!
Vila controlling the position easily from mount.
Knorr is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Vila has taken his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Knorr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Vila gets his way!
#SUB#
Knorr showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Vila looking for the choke from the back. #T2##SUB#
Vila looking for the RNC.
Knorr turns into Vila and is now in his guard.
Vila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knorr can do to turn this around?
Vila trying to keep a closed guard but Knorr is proving a slippery customer.
Knorr stopping the sweep attempt from Vila.#SUB#
Knorr has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Vila to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Knorr is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Vila pulls down on the head and he's put Knorr to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joan Vila!
Joan Vila 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:
Steel Penn - ICON IV
Date: Oct 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Vila scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Allan Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Allan Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vila's hands.#CUT2#
It looks like Joan Vila has been cut.
Vila paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Allan Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vila's half guard.
Vila is looking for a sweep. Allan Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Allan Jr content to control rather than advance.
Vila taking some punishment here, with Allan Jr in his half guard.
Vila taking some punishment here, with Allan Jr in his half guard.
Allan Jr is stalling here. Vila is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Allan Jr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vila has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vila has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Allan Jr!#T1#
Allan Jr is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Vila has taken his back.
#SUB#
Vila has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Vila is persistently looking for the submission but Allan Jr is defending it well.
Vila keeps control of the position as Allan Jr tries to break free.
#T2##SUB#
Vila looking for the choke but no joy.
Allan Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vila is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Allan Jr has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Allan Jr!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Vila working a defensive guard but Allan Jr passes into half guard.
Allan Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Allan Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vila defending well though.
Allan Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vila trying to control here.
Vila is concentrating on defense, preventing Allan Jr from advancing position.
Allan Jr is taking a breather. Vila says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vila is not content to let Allan Jr control the position.
Vila wants to control but Allan Jr is keeping busy.
#T4#
Allan Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Allan Jr is looking to take a break and control but Vila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vila is trying to control but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Vila's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Allan Jr is looking to advance position but Vila won't allow it.
Vila is looking for a sweep. Allan Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allan Jr trying to control the action but Vila is working from the bottom.
Vila is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Allan Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joan Vila'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#
Allan Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vila lands a jab to the nose.
Vila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vila misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Allan Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Allan Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Vila keeping moving, preventing Allan Jr from controlling successfully.
Vila working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allan Jr.
Vila keeping moving, preventing Allan Jr from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Allan Jr's guard. #REVR#
Allan Jr keeping moving, preventing Vila from controlling successfully. #T1#
Allan Jr wants to improve his position but instead Vila has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Vila seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Vila is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Vila is looking for a kimura but Allan Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vila to get the leverage.
Vila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allan Jr keeps working. #SUB#
Vila wants to work for an arm triangle but Allan Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Allan Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Allan Jr.
Allan Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zack Allan Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vila wants to pass the guard but Allan Jr is keeping the position.
Allan Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Allan Jr, not yet. #T3#
Vila passes into half guard.
Allan Jr is looking to control Vila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Allan Jr avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Vila is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Allan Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Allan Jr is trying to control but Vila passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allan Jr is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allan Jr keeps working. #SUB#
Vila tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Allan Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allan Jr wants to control but Vila is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joan Vila dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joan Vila's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Allan Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Allan Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vila. That's going to slow Allan Jr down.
Allan Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Joan Vila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allan Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Vila.
Vila looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vila comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vila throws a sloppy body shot
and Allan Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Allan Jr lands a high kick!
Vila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allan Jr moves out of range as Vila strikes.
Allan Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Allan Jr misses with a hook
#TD#
and Vila counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Allan Jr!
Allan Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Vila wants to control but Allan Jr is keeping him busy.
Allan Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Allan Jr is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Vila is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Allan Jr has given up his back. Will we see Vila going for some submissions?
#SUB#
Allan Jr showing good submission defense here.
#T2#
Allan Jr tries to break free.
Vila keeps control of the position easily here as Allan Jr tries to buck him off.
Vila avoiding Allan Jr 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Allan Jr fending off the submission attempt from Vila. #T3#
Vila doesn't have the hooks in and Allan Jr manages to turn into his guard.
Vila being controlled here, momentarily.
Vila wants to sweep but no luck.
Allan Jr throws an elbow that misses. Vila uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Allan Jr's guard. Nice move by Vila!#REVR##T4#
Allan Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Vila advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vila is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Allan Jr reverses the position - he's now on top in Vila's guard.
Allan Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Vila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allan Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vila's head.
Allan Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Vila.
Allan Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joan Vila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vila 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joan Vila!
A relieved looking Joan Vila 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:
Steel Penn - ICON I
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Vila fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vila. That's going to slow Butler down.
Vila lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Jake Butler has been cut.
Butler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vila looks to throw the jab but Butler is out of range.
Vila lands a body shot.
Vila throws a big shot that misses.
Butler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Butler shoots and misses
and Vila counters with a nice uppercut.
Butler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vila connects with a body shot that sends Butler's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vila scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Butler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vila digs a good body shot into Butler's ribs.
Butler tries to move into range but Vila moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1##KD#
Vila bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Butler! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#
Butler is rocked!
Vila works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Butler is still in real trouble! Can Vila finish him?#SUB#
Vila in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Butler tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vila!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joan Vila!
A victorious Joan Vila 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:
Last Hoorah
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Vila wants to land a leg kick but Sheze is out of range.
Sheze throws a jab but it's blocked by Vila.
Vila throws out a counter right but Sheze avoids it with no problem.
Sheze moves out of range of the body kick from Vila.
Sheze tries to counter with a takedown but Vila is quick to defend against it.
Nice uppercut there from Vila.
Sheze throws a hook to the side of Vila's head but Vila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Vila misses.
Sheze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the body from Vila misses
enabling Sheze to counter with a crisp jab.
Vila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sheze.
Sloppy strikes from Vila. Those never looked like landing.
Vila with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sheze to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vila.
Sheze moves away from the strike by Vila.
Vila works Sheze's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Sheze throws a shot to the body.
Sheze slips under a jab from Vila.
Vila with a nice cross.
Vila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sheze misses the shot to the body.
Sheze misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A left lands for Vila.
Sheze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joan Vila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sheze looks to throw the jab but Vila is out of range.
Sheze listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sheze moves out of range as Vila strikes.
Vila lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Vila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vila.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheze avoids the body shot from Vila.
Sheze is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vila misses the shot to the body.
Sheze misses with an uppercut.
Sheze lands a nice shot that snaps Vila's head back.
Vila connects with the punch.#TD#
Sheze fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vila sprawls well initially but Sheze persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vila is looking for a sweep. Sheze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Sheze is trying to work for a kimura but Vila is defending well.
Vila tries to get to full guard but Sheze has control of the leg. #T3#
Sheze working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vila tries to get to full guard but Sheze has control of the leg.
Sheze working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Sheze.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sheze maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Vila could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sheze has cracked it and Vila is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sheze!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mnajdra Sheze!
A relieved looking Mnajdra Sheze 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:
SP ICON: Happy Birthday Chael
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Tarantino is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Vila releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tarantino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vila connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tarantino scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Tarantino has been cut.
Vila misses with a hook. Tarantino ducked under it nicely.
Vila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vila walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tarantino checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tarantino moves away from the strike by Vila.
Tarantino is looking to counter punch.
Vila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tarantino wants to clinch but Vila slips to the side#KD2#
and Vila counters with a beautiful punch that sends Tarantino to the canvas! #ROC2#
Tarantino is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vila passes Tarantino's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oh Tarantino is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Vila in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Tarantino tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vila!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joan Vila!
A very excited looking Joan Vila 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:
SP ICON: HILO'S FINEST
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Jung throws a head kick that misses.
Angus Jung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Vila.
Vila throws a series of punches but Jung moves out of range.
Jung shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Vila was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vila ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jung misses the jab.
Vila is looking for a counter combo.
Jung throws a push kick but Vila slaps the foot to one side.
Jung throws a nice head kick!
Vila will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jung.
Jung dodges the punch combination from Vila.
Jung wants to counter with a clinch but Vila pushes him away.
Vila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vila swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vila connects with a crisp jab.
Jung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jung throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vila counters with a left and a right that stings Jung.
Vila lands a lovely overhand right.
Jung doesn't manage to clinch there - Vila circles away.
#T1#
Vila throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jung is looking to clinch.
Vila works the jab nicely.
Jung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jung throws a leg kick
and Vila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jung moves in looking to clinch but Vila pushes him off.
Vila keeps the fight on the outside.
Jung takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vila digs a good body shot into Jung's ribs.
A left lands for Vila.
Vila connects with a right that clearly hurt Jung. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Vila proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Jung collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joan Vila!
Joan Vila decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SP ICON: True Colours
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Blixt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vila on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blixt misses with an uppercut
and Vila counters with a stiff right hand.
Blixt cracks a nice hook into Vila's ribs.
A big right from Vila misses.
Vila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Blixt.
Nice defenses there by Blixt.
Blixt looks to land a left hand but Vila moved out of range nicely.
Vila misses with an uppercut.
Vila misses with an uppercut
and Blixt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blixt fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blixt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vila.
A little feinted left hand from Blixt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blixt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Widar Blixt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Vila tries to move into range but Blixt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blixt staying out of range there.
Blixt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers in the buildup to the fight.
Vila takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blixt's corner calls for a 1-2. Blixt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Vila misses.
Vila dodges the punch combination from Blixt.
Vila misses with a looping left.
Blixt lands a two punch combo.
Blixt works Vila's body with a nice hook.
Blixt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vila moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vila ducks right into an uppercut from Blixt.
Vila misses with a looping left.#T2#
Vila misses with a straight left.
Blixt moves out of range as Vila strikes.
Blixt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vila misses the jab.
Blixt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blixt.
Blixt cracks Vila with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blixt just misses with a punch to the body.
Vila takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blixt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vila throws out the jab.
Vila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blixt counters with a left to the body.
Vila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blixt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blixt throws out a loose jab but Vila uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Blixt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vila walks into a jab.
Blixt lands a nice hook to Vila's body. Vila takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blixt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blixt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blixt misses with a straight left.
Vila looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vila might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vila connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vila misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Vila misses.
A little feinted left hand from Blixt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blixt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vila ducks under a wild hook from Blixt.
It seemed like Vila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blixt throws a looping overhand right but Vila ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Vila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blixt misses with a left hand
and Vila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy left from Blixt finds it's target.
Vila misses with a hook
and Blixt counters with a nice body shot.
Vila swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blixt.
Vila misses with a hook. Blixt ducked under it nicely.
Blixt throwing a counter right hand but Vila manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Blixt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blixt.
Vila defending well as Blixt loads up on a big left hand.
Blixt lunges at Vila with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vila's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vila sizes up Blixt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blixt moves out of range as Vila strikes.
A swing and a miss from Vila.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Widar Blixt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Vila.
Blixt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blixt moves away from the strike by Vila.
Vila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blixt.
Vila throws a series of strikes that have Blixt backpedaling.
A big left from Vila misses.
Vila is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Blixt misses with a left hand
and Vila counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blixt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blixt misses the shot to the body.
Vila throws a lazy uppercut
and Blixt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blixt needs to keep his hands up - Vila had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Blixt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blixt.
Blixt just misses with a punch to the body.
Blixt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blixt moves away from the strike by Vila.
Jab, jab by Vila - just one landing.
Nice cross by Blixt.
Vila throws a hook to the side of Blixt's head but Blixt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vila throws a looping overhand right but Blixt ducks down to avoid it.
Vila throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blixt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vila walks into a stiff left hand from Blixt.#T2#
Blixt looks to throw the jab but Vila is out of range.
Blixt moves away from the strike by Vila.
Vila uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blixt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vila.
Vila walks into a straight right hand from Blixt.
Vila looks to land a left hand but Blixt moved out of range nicely.
Vila throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blixt on the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Vila might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Blixt has got the better of the exchanges.
Vila doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blixt tests Vila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blixt misses with a looping left.
Vila ducks under a wild hook from Blixt.
Blixt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vila counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Vila misses with an uppercut.
Blixt slips under a jab.
Blixt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vila defending well as Blixt loads up on a big left hand.
Vila misses with a hook.
Blixt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blixt defending well as Vila loads up on a big left hand.
Vila closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blixt.
Vila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blixt throws a body punch but Vila moves out of range.
Vila slips under a jab from Blixt.
Blixt throws a lazy right hand but Vila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Blixt. That snapped Vila's head back.
Vila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blixt blocks a jab.
Blixt misses with an uppercut. Vila saw that one coming.
Vila looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vila scores with a jab. Blixt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vila misses with an uppercut.
Blixt loads up on a big right hand but Vila slips the punch.
Widar Blixt is winning the standup battle so far.
Blixt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vila.
Vila throws an off balance right hand
and Blixt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vila thinking.
Blixt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blixt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joan Vila will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Vila throws a right hand that misses
and Blixt counters with a nice uppercut.
Blixt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vila manages to avoid it.
Blixt misses with an uppercut. Vila saw that one coming.
Blixt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blixt slips a straight right by Vila.
Blixt throws the left hand but Vila avoids the punch easily.
Vila swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vila misses with a lunging right hand
and Blixt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Blixt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blixt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blixt staying out of range there.
Vila takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vila takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Blixt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blixt throws a jab but it's blocked by Vila.
Vila misses with a looping right.
Vila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Blixt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vila.
Vila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vila slips under a jab from Blixt.
Blixt misses with an uppercut.
Blixt connects with a jab.
Vila walks into a stiff left hand from Blixt.
Blixt misses with a lunging right hand
and Vila counters with a straight right hand.
Vila slips under a jab.
Vila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blixt.#T2#
Vila throws a lazy uppercut
and Blixt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vila scores with a body shot.
Blixt lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vila misses with a hook.
Blixt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blixt throws a lazy uppercut
and Vila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vila throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blixt counters with a stiff right hand.
Vila throws out a loose jab but Blixt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blixt looks to land a right hand but Vila moved out of range.
Blixt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vila throws out the jab.
Vila has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vila slips a jab from Blixt.#T3#
Blixt throws an overhand right that lands on Vila's shoulder, as Vila tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vila! But no joy.
Vila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vila loads up on a big right hand but Blixt slips the punch.
Vila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blixt moves away.
Blixt misses with a wild body shot.
Vila throws out a counter right but Blixt avoids it with no problem.
Blixt misses with a double jab.
Blixt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vila can do to turn this around?
Blixt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blixt misses the jab.
Vila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vila misses with a looping right.
Blixt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vila.
Blixt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Vila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blixt.
Vila misses with an uppercut
letting Blixt counter with a right hand.
Blixt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vila throws a right hand that misses
and Blixt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vila throws a looping overhand right but Blixt ducks down to avoid it.
Blixt misses the jab.
Blixt throws a lazy right hand but Vila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blixt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blixt walks into a jab.
Vila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vila scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Widar Blixt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blixt 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Widar Blixt!
During a confident post fight interview, Widar Blixt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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SP ICON: Wasted Talent
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Vila steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pesonen. That one must have hurt.
Pesonen with a nice cross.
Vila has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vila there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pesonen scores with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Vila as he connects with a hook.
Vila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pesonen.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pesonen.
Pesonen slips a straight right by Vila.
Jallu Pesonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Vila misses.
Pesonen throws a big shot that misses.
Pesonen lands a leg kick that knocks Vila off balance momentarily.
Vila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vila slips a straight right by Pesonen.
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!
Vila misses the jab.
Pesonen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pesonen misses with a straight right.
A solid body kick from Pesonen. #T1#
Pesonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Pesonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Vila lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vila scores with a nice right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pesonen.
Pesonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pesonen ducks right into an uppercut from Vila.
Vila moves out of range of the body kick from Pesonen.
Pesonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vila looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pesonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vila on the side of the head.
Pesonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vila moves away.
Pesonen connects with a leg kick. Vila looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vila lands with a hook. Pesonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pesonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Vila connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vila moves away from the strike by Pesonen.
Vila throws a poor cross that misses
and Pesonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Pesonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vila swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pesonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Vila misses with a two punch combination.
Pesonen cracks Vila with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pesonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vila connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pesonen scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Jallu Pesonen has been cut.
Pesonen lands a head kick. Vila smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pesonen throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Vila does it's job there.
Vila is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pesonen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pesonen.
Vila misses with a left hand
and Pesonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pesonen misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Pesonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vila doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Vila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vila moves out of range of the strikes.
Pesonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pesonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vila.
Pesonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pesonen pushes Vila away with a front kick.
Pesonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pesonen slips under a jab.
Pesonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vila just manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vila.
Pesonen slips under a jab from Vila.
Pesonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vila scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pesonen connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Vila lands a nice shot to the body.
Vila has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pesonen.
Vila scores with a jab.
Pesonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vila.
Pesonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vila has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pesonen scores with a nice body kick.
Vila misses with a wild body shot.
Pesonen throws an overhand right that lands on Vila's shoulder, as Vila tries to avoid the shot.
Pesonen misses with a head kick.
Vila misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Pesonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vila misses with a looping right.
Vila moves away from the strike by Pesonen.
Pesonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jallu Pesonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jallu Pesonen'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#
Pesonen lands a jab to Vila's midsection.
Pesonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vila can do to turn this around?
Pesonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Pesonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vila finds it's way round the side to connect with Pesonen's head.
Pesonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Vila looks to throw the jab but Pesonen is out of range.
A big left from Vila misses.
Vila's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vila misses with a looping left.
Pesonen throws out a loose jab but Vila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vila might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vila misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vila misses the jab.
Pesonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vila misses with a hook. Pesonen ducked under it nicely.
Pesonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pesonen punishes Vila's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Pesonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Pesonen misses its intended target.
Vila looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab from Pesonen.
Jallu Pesonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Vila misses with a right hand
and Pesonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Jab by Vila.
Pesonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pesonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vila.
Pesonen scores with a jab to the body.
Pesonen moves away from the strike by Vila.
Pesonen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pesonen lands with a good body shot.
Pesonen lunges at Vila with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vila's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pesonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Pesonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pesonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vila throws a body shot but no joy.
Pesonen connects with a nice looking jab.
Vila looks to land a right hand but Pesonen moved out of range.
Pesonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Vila might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pesonen has got the better of the exchanges.
Pesonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vila throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Pesonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Pesonen cracks Vila with an open hand slap.
Vila takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pesonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Vila scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pesonen in his tracks.
A jab from Pesonen misses.
A little jabbing left from Vila on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Vila takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pesonen throws a sloppy head kick and Vila moves out of range easily.
Pesonen throws a head kick but Vila moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Vila on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Vila.
Pesonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pesonen misses with a two punch combination.
Pesonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pesonen ducks under a wild hook from Vila.
Pesonen misses with a combination
and Vila counters with a nice uppercut.
Vila closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Vila misses the target.
Vila chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pesonen can pounce on him.
#T4#
A solid body kick from Pesonen.
Pesonen feints and then cracks Vila's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vila down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pesonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Pesonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Vila.
Pesonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vila.
A head kick from Pesonen lands but Vila takes it in his stride.
Pesonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vila looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pesonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Pesonen - just one landing.
Vila on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vila throws a hook to the side of Pesonen's head but Pesonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pesonen, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Pesonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jallu Pesonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jallu Pesonen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pesonen!
Pesonen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pesonen slips a jab from Vila.
Pesonen connects with a body shot.
Vila steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pesonen. That one must have hurt.
Pesonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vila manages to avoid it.
Vila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pesonen counters with a head kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pesonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vila throws a hook but Pesonen avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Pesonen.
Pesonen misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pesonen scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Pesonen throws a head kick that misses.
Vila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pesonen throwing a counter right hand but Vila manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Pesonen.
An inside leg kick lands from Pesonen.
Pesonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vila.
Pesonen is looking to counter with head kicks.
A nice combination there by Pesonen.
Pesonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pesonen takes one to the chin there.
A punch lands to the side of Pesonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pesonen throws a head kick that misses.
Pesonen throws a looping overhand right but Vila ducks down to avoid it.
Pesonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vila misses with an uppercut. #T2#
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!
Pesonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vila avoids a kick to the body.
Vila 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.
Pesonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pesonen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vila misses with a wild body shot.
Vila slips under a jab.
Pesonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pesonen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Vila counter with a right hand.
Pesonen is looking to slow Vila down with leg kicks.
Vila avoids a kick to the body.
Pesonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Pesonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vila.#T3#
Pesonen looks to land a right hand but Vila moved out of range.
Pesonen slips a jab and a cross from Vila.
Pesonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pesonen.
Pesonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pesonen manages to avoid it.
Pesonen is looking to slow Vila down with leg kicks.
Pesonen cracks Vila with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pesonen throws a nice looking combination but Vila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pesonen misses with a low kick as Vila jumps back.
Vila takes a swing at Pesonen's ribcage but misses.
Vila swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Pesonen counter with a right hand. #T4#
Pesonen throws an overhand right that lands on Vila's shoulder, as Vila tries to avoid the shot.
Pesonen scores with a push kick.
Vila has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vila throws an off balance right hand
and Pesonen counters with a good low kick that Vila was not able to check.
Vila swings widly with a right hand
and Pesonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pesonen cracks Vila with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pesonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vila misses with an uppercut. Pesonen saw that one coming.
Pesonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Pesonen lands a nice looking body kick.
Pesonen defending well as Vila loads up on a big left hand.
Pesonen misses with a straight left.
Vila doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vila scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joan Vila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vila has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pesonen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jallu Pesonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pesonen 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jallu Pesonen!
In his post fight interview, Jallu Pesonen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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