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Event:
EMP Boaz vs Dong
Date: Nov 01, 2019 |
#R1# Vieira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Divac's head backwards. Vieira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Divac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vieira.
Divac takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Divac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Divac was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Vieira scores with a shot to the body.
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Divac is just out of range. Divac throwing a counter right hand but Vieira manages to avoid it. Vieira looks to throw the jab but Divac is out of range. A little feinted left hand from Divac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Eduardo Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vieira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD# Nice combo by Divac! Oh, that's hurt him - Vieira falls to the canvas and Divac follows him into side control. #ROC# Vieira is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Eduardo Vieira has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vieira is trying to improve his position. Vieira is still in real trouble! Can Divac finish him? Vieira gets back to half guard. Divac sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vieira defending well though. Divac missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Vieira seems to have recovered his senses. Vieira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1# Divac trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vieira's guard.#SUB2# Vieira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Divac can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Vieira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Vieira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Divac doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Vieira is tightening it up a little... Divac has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Divac reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Divac taps out! Nice BJJ there by Vieira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eduardo Vieira! Eduardo Vieira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Roman Divac spoke after the fight, saying 'Looks like the blind squirrel found a nut. Go play the lottery while you can b/c that 1 in a million shot ain't happening next time you bum!'.
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Event:
EMP Toivonen vs Marceau
Date: Sep 27, 2019 |
#R1# Divac misses with an uppercut
and Sideman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2# It looks like Roman Divac has been cut. Sideman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Divac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Divac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sideman scores with a nice strike. Sideman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Divac sees it coming and avoids it easily. Divac misses with a hook. Sideman ducked under it nicely. Divac tries to move into range but Sideman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Divac throws a hook but Sideman blocks it. Divac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A little feinted left hand from Divac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Sideman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Divac is landing a low percentage of strikes. Denny Sideman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sideman misses with a looping right. Divac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Sideman tests Divac's chin there with a solid looking shot. Divac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1# Nice body punch from Sideman. Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Divac was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Sideman with a hook. Divac takes one to the chin there. Sideman throws out a loose jab but Divac uses good head movement to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Divac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Sideman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Divac at a distance.
Sideman throws a jab but it's blocked by Divac. Sideman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Divac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sideman digs a good hook to Divac's body.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot. A little feinted left hand from Divac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Divac misses with a straight right. Sideman misses with a body punch
and Divac counters with a lovely straight right hand!#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! Divac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sideman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Sideman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A jab lands there for Divac. Sideman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Sideman closes the distance looking to clinch and Divac counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Sideman swings for the body but Divac moves out of range.
Sideman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Divac had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Sideman punishes Divac's body with a nice straight punch. Sideman scores with a hook to the body. Divac takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Sideman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Divac on the side of the head.#T3##CL2# Sideman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Divac, pushing him back against the cage. A short body shot lands from Sideman as the two fighters clinch.
Divac has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Divac blocks an uppercut.
Divac misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Divac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Divac.
Sideman moves forwards but Divac connects with a nice, crisp jab. Sideman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Sideman connects with a nice looking jab.
Divac pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2# Sideman has Divac up against the cage in a clinch.
Divac misses with a short punch on the inside. Divac misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4##BC2# Sideman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Sideman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sideman. Divac misses with a left hand and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Divac swings widly with a right hand
and Sideman counters with a left to the body. Sideman scores with a nice strike. Sideman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Sideman dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Divac misses with a hook
and Divac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sideman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Divac counters with a lovely shot to the body. Divac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Good standup being displayed there by Sideman as he connects with a hook. Divac is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2# Sideman clinches up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Sideman moves into range and connects with a jab. Sideman throws a poor cross that misses
and Divac counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT# It looks like Denny Sideman has been cut. Divac swings widly with a right hand
letting Sideman counter with a right hand. Divac takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Sideman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Divac on the side of the head. Sideman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Divac under the eye. Sideman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Divac tries to clinch up. Sideman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Divac momentarily.
Sideman digs a good body shot into Divac's ribs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sideman cracks a nice hook into Divac's ribs. Nice body punch from Sideman. #T1# Divac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sideman. Divac walks into a straight right hand from Sideman. Divac takes a shot right to the bread basket. Divac keeps the fight on the outside. Divac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Divac misses with a straight right. Sideman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Divac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sideman misses with an uppercut. Divac saw that one coming. Divac throwing a counter right hand but Sideman manages to avoid it. Sideman lands a jab to the nose.#CL2# Sideman has Divac up against the cage in a clinch.
Sideman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Divacs head. Divac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Divac looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Divac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2# Sideman lands a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2# Sideman manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Sideman has Divac up against the cage in a clinch.
Sideman prevents a body shot from Divac. Sideman tries to throw a body punch but Divac avoids it by throwing Sideman back against the cage. #BC# Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sideman clobbers Divac with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Sideman misses with a hook. Divac ducked under it nicely. Divac moves forwards but Sideman connects with a nice, crisp jab. Sideman moves into range and connects with a jab. Sideman misses with a left hand and Divac counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# Sideman clinches with his opponent.
Divac can't find room to land a body shot as Sideman controls the action.
#T3# Divac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sideman. Divac lands with a short shot to the head. A right handed body shot lands from Sideman.
Sideman blocks an uppercut.
Divac has a couple of punches blocked by Sideman.
Sideman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Divac throws a punch but it's blocked by Sideman. A head punch on the inside from Divac fails to land. Divac throws a punch but it's blocked by Sideman. Sideman scores with a hook to the body.#BC2# Sideman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Divac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2# Sideman closes the distance and clinches. Sideman lands a hook to the side of the head. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2# Sideman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4# Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Divac is looking to counter punch. Sideman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Divac connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sideman scrambles back to his feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sideman misses with a hook
and Divac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. No joy there for Divac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sideman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Sideman misses with a hook
enabling Divac to counter with a crisp jab. Jab by Sideman. Nice cross by Sideman. Divac misses with an uppercut. Sideman saw that one coming. Sideman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Sideman throws a combination that misses #KD# and Divac lands a stunning uppercut that sends Sideman to the mat! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sideman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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# Divac throws a jab but it's blocked by Sideman. Sideman falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD# and Divac lands a stunning uppercut that sends Sideman to the mat! #ROC# Sideman is rocked! Sideman tries to get to full guard but Divac has control of the leg. #SUB2# Sideman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Divac pulls his head out easily. Sideman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Sideman trying to control but Divac postures up.
Sideman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sideman.#SUB2# Divac got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sideman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Divac has managed to get both his arms back between Sideman's legs - danger averted.#T1# Divac trying to control the position from guard on top but Sideman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sideman is pulling down on Divac's head to control his posture. Sideman is trying to control the position but Divac postures up. #SUB2# Sideman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Divac defends well. Divac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sideman works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Sideman seems keen to control Divac's posture. Divac knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sideman on the ground. Divac wants to stand but Sideman has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Divac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Divac would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Divac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2# Sideman looking for a guillotine here but Divac defends easily.
Divac wants to control from the top but Sideman keeps moving. #SUB2# Divac throws a sloppy strike and Sideman has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Divac is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Sideman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denny Sideman! A less than humble Denny Sideman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. Roman Divac was interviewed post fight and said 'Looks like the blind squirrel found a nut. Go play the lottery while you can b/c that 1 in a million shot ain't happening next time you bum!'.
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Event:
EMP Araujo vs Lemieux 3
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
#R1# Asham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arron Asham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab lands there for Asham.#CUT# It looks like Roman Divac has been cut. Asham scores with a nice body kick.
#CL# Asham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Asham blocking some punches.
Asham scores with a nice hook to the head. Asham prevents a body shot from Divac. Divac lands a body shot. Asham landing knees to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Asham.
Asham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asham lands with a short head shot on the inside. Divac misses with a body punch.
Divac wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asham has him pressed against the cage. Divac working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Asham has Divac pressed against the cage, preventing Divac from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Divac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asham struggles to land a body shot inside as Divac controls his hands.
Asham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Divac looks winded!#T1# Divac swings wildly with an uppercut but Asham uses good head movement to avoid it. Divac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Asham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Asham keeps control of Divac as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Asham gets through Divac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Divac misses with the head strike.
Asham is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Still in the clinch, Asham scores with a nice short uppercut. Asham utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Divac has a couple of punches blocked by Asham.
Asham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Divac misses with a hook from the clinch. A short uppercut from Asham. Asham lands an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Asham lands on the inside with an uppercut. Divac blocks a body shot from Asham. Asham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2# Asham working aggressively here.
Divac has a couple of punches blocked by Asham.
Asham scores a nice knee to the body.
Asham trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Divac. Asham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Divac takes a knee to the side of the body. Knees to the body from Asham.
Asham stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Asham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Asham scores a nice knee to the body.
Asham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Divac.
Divac struggles to land a body shot inside as Asham controls his hands.
Asham stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Asham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Asham scores with a hook to the body. Divac takes a knee to the side of the body. Asham landing knees to the head.
Asham presses Divac against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3# Asham presses Divac against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A hook to the body from Asham.
Asham scores a nice knee to the body.
Asham lands a body punch. Still in the clinch, Asham scores with a nice short uppercut. Asham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Divac. Asham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knees in the clinch landing for Asham.
Divac has a couple of punches blocked by Asham.
Asham tries to work over Divac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Asham landing knees to the body.
Asham landing knees to the body.
Asham digs a right hand into Divac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Divac's gas tank. Asham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT# That has opened up Roman Divac's cut even more. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Asham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Divac lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A left hand lands to the body for Asham.
Asham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Divac in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Asham lands a knee to the body.
#T4# Asham cracks Divac with a nice body shot. Asham can't find room to land a body shot as Divac controls the action.
Asham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Asham landing knees to the body.
Asham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Asham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Divac backwards. Divac takes a knee to the side of the body. Divac looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Asham lands a knee to the body.
Asham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Asham lands with a light punch inside. Asham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Divac blocks a body shot from Asham. Asham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Asham missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Asham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asham. Asham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Divacs head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arron Asham dominated that round. The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Divac takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asham scores with a jab to the jaw. A swing and a miss from Divac. Asham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Asham keeps Divac at a distance using the push kick. Asham tries to clinch up but Divac circles away and keeps his distance. Asham keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Asham, right into the meat.
Asham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Divac pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Asham lands a right hook to the body.
Asham lands a jab to the nose. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Asham fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Divac on the side of the head.#ROC# Divac is rocked! Divac is breathing heavily.#T1##CL# Asham clinches with his opponent.
Divac is still on wobbly legs! Can Asham finish him? A left hand lands to the body for Asham.
Asham lands a knee to the head.
Asham dips a shoulder and cracks Divac with a mighty uppercut! Divac falls back against the cage and Asham unloads with a barrage of strikes! Divac is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Asham screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arron Asham! A very excited looking Arron Asham 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. Roman Divac spoke after the fight, saying 'Looks like the blind squirrel found a nut. Go play the lottery while you can b/c that 1 in a million shot ain't happening next time you bum!'.
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Event:
EMP Ispa vs Toivonen
Date: Aug 02, 2019 |
#R1# Divac misses with a straight right. Rockwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rockwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Divac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockwell . A quick step to the side and Divac tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Divac moves away from the strike by Rockwell . Divac throwing a counter right hand but Rockwell manages to avoid it. Rockwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Divac sees it coming and avoids it easily. Divac moves away from the strike by Rockwell . Divac is looking to counter punch. Rockwell looks to land a right hand but Divac moved out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rockwell missing with a left hand there. Divac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rockwell lands a jab.#CUT2# It looks like Roman Divac has been cut. We've been told by Divac's head coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Rockwell wants to clinch up but Divac keeps it at a distance.#T1# Rockwell misses with a straight left. Divac ducks under a wild hook from Rockwell . Divac looks to land a right hand but Rockwell moved out of range. Rockwell tries to clinch and Divac counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Rockwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Divac was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockwell . Rockwell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Divac looks to land a right hand but Rockwell moved out of range. Divac shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Divac jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rockwell 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. Rockwell 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. Divac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockwell .#T2# Rockwell with a hook. Rockwell lands with a straight right. Divac didn't see that one coming. Rockwell tries to clinch but Divac moves out of range. Rockwell cracks Divac with a good jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Divac misses the shot to the body. Divac moves out of range of the strikes. Divac defending well as Rockwell loads up on a big left hand. Elliot Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rockwell misses with a kick to the body and Divac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Rockwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Rockwell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Divac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockwell moves away. It seemed like Rockwell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3# Divac steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rockwell . That one must have hurt. Rockwell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Rockwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Divac swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockwell . Divac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Rockwell lands a front kick. Rockwell throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Divac counters with a straight right hand. Rockwell loads up on a big right hand but Divac slips the punch.#T4# Rockwell jabs Divac right on the nose. Divac blinks but takes it well. Rockwell scores with a shot to the body.
Divac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A little feinted left hand from Divac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rockwell misses with a looping right. It looked like Divac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Divac misses the shot to the body. Rockwell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Divac takes a body punch but keeps moving. Rockwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Divac.
Divac was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Rockwell throws a front kick that sends Divac stumbling back into the cage. Divac looks to land a left hand but Rockwell moved out of range nicely. Divac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elliot Rockwell dominated that round. The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Divac takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rockwell digs a good hook to Divac's body.
Rockwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rockwell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Divac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockwell . A nice leg kick lands there from Rockwell . Rockwell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Divac moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2# Roman Divac's cut is getting worse. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Divac lands an overhand right. Rockwell pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A little feinted left hand from Divac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Divac connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1# Divac cracks a nice hook into Rockwell 's ribs. Rockwell throws a head kick that Divac semi-blocks.
A combination from Divac does no damage. Divac needs to keep his hands up - Rockwell had a free shot at his head there.#CL2# Rockwell clinches up with Divac and pushes him back against the cage. Rockwell blocks a body shot from Divac. Rockwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rockwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rockwell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Rockwell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Divac up against the cage. Rockwell continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. Divac misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Rockwell misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Divac. Divac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Divac misses with a body punch.
Rockwell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short body shot lands from Rockwell as the two fighters clinch.
Divac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Divac throws a head punch that misses. Divac pushes Rockwell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Divac scores with a shoulder strike. Divac misses with the head strike.
Divac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Divac misses with the head strike.
Divac misses with a punch to the body.
Rockwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Divac working aggressively here.
Divac tries a body shot but Rockwell blocks it.
Rockwell lands with a short shot to the head. #T3# Divac swings wildly with an uppercut but Rockwell uses good head movement to avoid it. Divac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockwell 's elbow. Divac lands with a light punch inside. Divac misses with a body punch.
Rockwell misses with a body punch.
Rockwell lands a shot to the body. A short left from Divac. Rockwell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rockwell blocks a body shot from Divac. Rockwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rockwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Divac struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockwell controls his hands.
Rockwell misses with a hook from the clinch. Divac working aggressively here.
Rockwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Divac prevents a body shot from Rockwell . #BC# Divac manages to break the clinch.
Divac swings widly with a right hand
and Rockwell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4# Rockwell misses with a left hand and Divac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Rockwell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Divac backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rockwell fails in his attempt to clinch. Rockwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Divac counters with a nice uppercut. Rockwell misses with a right hand letting Divac counter with a right hand. Jab by Rockwell .#CUT2# Roman Divac's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Rockwell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Divac bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rockwell 's head backwards. Rockwell missing with a left hand there. Divac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. It looked like Divac 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.
A close second round but Elliot Rockwell will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Decent striking displayed by Rockwell there. Rockwell misses with a hook
and Divac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rockwell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Rockwell lands a jab. Rockwell throws a head kick but Divac moves out of range.
Rockwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Divac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rockwell sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rockwell darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Rockwell scores with the left hand. Divac knows he should have avoided that one. Rockwell throws a poor cross that misses
#KD# and Divac lands a stunning uppercut that sends Rockwell to the mat! #ROC# Rockwell is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Elliot Rockwell has been cut.#T1# Rockwell is refusing to be controlled, as Divac sits in half guard. Rockwell is still in real trouble! Can Divac finish him? Divac with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Divac thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Rockwell seems to have recovered his senses. Divac sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rockwell defending well though. #SUB2# Rockwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Divac seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rockwell keeping control of the position. #SUB2# Rockwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Divac lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2# Divac is looking to stall here but Rockwell recovers full guard. Rockwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Divac lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Divac throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2# Divac got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rockwell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Divac has managed to get both his arms back between Rockwell 's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Rockwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Rockwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Divac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3##SUB2# Rockwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Divac's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Divac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Divac throwing strikes from guard but Rockwell blocks nicely. Divac cracks Rockwell with a solid left hand. Divac throwing strikes from guard but Rockwell blocks nicely. Elliot Rockwell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Divac trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rockwell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Divac is looking to stand up but Rockwell won't let him. #T4# Rockwell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Rockwell seems keen to control Divac's posture. Divac looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Roman Divac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2# Rockwell looking for a guillotine here but Divac defends easily.
Rockwell controls Divac momentarily but Divac frees himself. Divac trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight! Roman Divac showed his dominance in that final round. I think Rockwell 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Elliot Rockwell ! The defeated Roman Divac had this to say: 'Looks like the blind squirrel found a nut. Go play the lottery while you can b/c that 1 in a million shot ain't happening next time you bum!'.
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Event:
EMPLA9
Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1# Divac moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Mma throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Divac now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Divac throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mma just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Divac misses its intended target. Mma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Divac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2# It looks like Jeff Mma has been cut. Divac moves out of range of the body kick from Mma.
Mma throws a hook but Divac avoids it easily. Divac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mma manages to avoid it. Divac walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mma. Jeff Mma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Divac clinches up against the cage. Mma controlling the action here for a moment.
Mma misses with a body punch.
#T1# Mma tries to circle away but Divac has him pinned against the cage. Mma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mma working hard to break the clinch. Divac misses with some punches.
Divac throws a punch but it's blocked by Mma. Mma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Mma takes a shot to the head. #BC# Mma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Divac throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mma misses with a hook. Divac ducked under it nicely. Divac throws a hook but Mma avoids it easily.#CL2# Divac gets in close and instigates a clinch. Mma is trying to push Divac away but Divac has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Divac keeps control of Mma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Divac digs a right hand into Mma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mma's gas tank. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Divac. Divac tries to work over Mma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# Mma is trying to force a seperation but Divac has the dominant position. Mma tries to break the clinch but Divac is controlling the position. Mma can't find room to land a body shot as Divac controls the action.
#BC# Mma breaks from the clinch.
Divac moves out of range as Mma throws a body kick.
Divac takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Mma. Mma feints and then cracks Divac's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Divac down. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Divac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mma manages to avoid it. It looked like Mma was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Mma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mma jabs Divac to the body, keeping him at a distance. Mma throws a right hand that misses
and Mma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mma looks for the body kick but Divac saw that one coming. Mma connects with the punch.#T3# Mma jabbing away but nothing is landing. A little jabbing left from Divac on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Mma throws a leg kick but Divac sees it coming and moves out of range. It seemed like Divac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A chopping leg kick lands by Mma. Divac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Divac with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mma to score with a decent uppercut. Mma lands a leg kick that knocks Divac off balance momentarily. Divac throws the left hand but Mma avoids the punch easily. Divac slips a straight right by Mma. Mma throws a poor cross that misses
and Divac counters with a straight right hand. Divac checks a leg kick nicely. Jab by Mma. Mma tries to land a body kick enabling Divac to counter with a crisp jab. #T4# Divac tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Mma counters with a good low kick that Divac was not able to check. Mma throws the left hand but Divac avoids the punch easily. Mma misses with a straight right. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Divac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mma. Divac steps in with a hook that catches Mma right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Divac follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Mma looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Divac! Roman Divac decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EMP Tower vs Zulu
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1# Divac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Da Rocha dips to his left and cracks Divac with an uppercut!#CUT# It looks like Roman Divac has been cut. Da Rocha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Divac.
Da Rocha tries to clinch up. Divac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Da Rocha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Divac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Divac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Rocha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Divac lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Da Rocha at a distance.
Da Rocha slips under a jab. Divac closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Da Rocha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Divac moves away.#T1# Da Rocha ducks under a wild hook from Divac. Da Rocha 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. Donk. Divac catches Da Rocha right on the button with a cross. Divac throws a hook but Da Rocha blocks it. Divac misses the jab. Divac scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2# It looks like Tiago Gomes Da Rocha has been cut. Divac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Da Rocha cracks a nice hook into Divac's ribs. Da Rocha lands a head shot. Divac walks into a left hand. A combination from Da Rocha does no damage. Divac dodges the punch combination from Da Rocha.
#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Da Rocha scores with the left hand. Divac knows he should have avoided that one. Divac throws a right hand that misses
and Da Rocha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Da Rocha misses with a double jab.
Divac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Tiago Gomes Da Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Da Rocha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Divac is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Da Rocha with a body shot. Divac dips to his left and cracks Da Rocha with an uppercut! Da Rocha throws a series of punches but Divac moves out of range. Da Rocha slips a straight right by Divac. Da Rocha jabs Divac right on the nose. Divac blinks but takes it well. Da Rocha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Divac digs a good hook to Da Rocha's body.
Da Rocha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Divac throws out the jab. #T3##CL# Da Rocha moves into the clinch. Da Rocha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Da Rocha working aggressively here.
Da Rocha blocking some punches.
Da Rocha misses with a short punch on the inside. Divac misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD# Da Rocha decides to pull guard. Divac postures up and lands a big shot to Da Rocha's brow. Divac keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Rocha's head.#SUB# Da Rocha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Divac wants to stand but Da Rocha has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Divac must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Divac working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Da Rocha's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Divac is sitting in close to Da Rocha's body. Da Rocha has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Divac is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Divac is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Da Rocha.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tiago Gomes Da Rocha! Roman Divac spoke after the fight, saying 'Looks like the blind squirrel found a nut. Go play the lottery while you can b/c that 1 in a million shot ain't happening next time you bum!'.
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Event:
EMP Graves vs Divac
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1# Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Divac throws out the jab. #CL# Graves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Divac, pushing him back against the cage. Graves cracks Divac with a nice body shot. A short left from Divac. Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Divac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nick Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Graves pushes Divac up against the cage in a clinch. Divac wants to break the clinch but can't.
Divac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Divac fails to land. A bit of stalling here from Graves.
Divac wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Divac. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Divac throws a head punch that misses. Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Divac throws a head punch that misses. Graves tries to land knees in the clinch but Divac avoids the damage to the body. Divac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1# Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch. Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Divac. A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Divac looks winded! Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Divac fails to land. Graves lands with a short shot to the head. A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Divac's head. Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Divac is trying to break the clinch but Graves has him pressed against the cage. Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Divac's elbow. #BC2# Divac manages to break the clinch.
Divac has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Graves is landing a low percentage of strikes. Graves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Divac in his tracks. #CUT# It looks like Roman Divac has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Graves scores with a nice head shot.#KD# Graves lands a big uppercut and Divac crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Divac looks OK. Graves waves Divac back to his feet!#ROC# Divac is rocked!#T2# Divac walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Divac limp body while Graves jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Graves! In defeat, Roman Divac stepped up to the mic, saying 'Looks like the blind squirrel found a nut. Go play the lottery while you can b/c that 1 in a million shot ain't happening next time you bum!'.
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Event:
EMP Toivonen vs Gonza
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Da Rocha has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Divac's face as he tries to break the clinch. Da Rocha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Divac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A hook to the body from Da Rocha.
Divac working aggressively here.
Da Rocha jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Divac walks away with a smile on his face. Da Rocha gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. A swing and a miss from Da Rocha. Divac misses with a left hand and Da Rocha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Divac throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Rocha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2# It looks like Roman Divac has been cut. Da Rocha misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Divac misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Divac misses the jab. Divac swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Da Rocha counters with a nice body shot. Divac misses with a hook. Roman Divac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Da Rocha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Divac stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Da Rocha throws a poor cross that misses
and Divac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A big left from Divac misses. Divac throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Divac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Rocha was well out of range. Poor timing from Divac. Da Rocha steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Divac. Divac throws a poor cross that misses
and Da Rocha counters with a left and a right that stings Divac. Divac misses the shot to the body. Da Rocha 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. Da Rocha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Divac throws a poor cross that misses
and Divac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Divac slips a straight right by Da Rocha. Divac takes a swing at Da Rocha's ribcage but misses. #T2# Divac connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Da Rocha momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Da Rocha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Divac. Da Rocha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Da Rocha throws a right hand that misses
and Divac scores with a counter punch that sends Da Rocha to the canvas! Divac smells blood - he's punishing Da Rocha with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Da Rocha has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Divac! A victorious Roman Divac 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:
EMP Divac vs Graves
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
#R1# A swing and a miss from Divac. Divac swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves. Divac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Divac counters with a nice uppercut. Nice defenses there by Graves. Divac moves into range and connects with a jab. Divac moves out of range of the strikes. Graves tries to clinch there but Divac circles away.
Divac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Divac throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Divac gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Graves cracks Divac with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Divac misses with a looping right. Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1##CL2# Graves moves into the clinch successfully.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Divac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Graves misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land. I was talking to Divac's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A short right from Graves on the inside. Divac throws a head punch that misses. Divac tries to break free but Graves pushes him back against the cage. Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Divac misses with a punch to the body.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Divac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Divac throws a head punch that misses. Graves lands a left hand.
#BC# Divac breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Graves has closed the distance and engaged Divac in a clinch.
Divac swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it. Graves stalls. Graves lands a nice uppercut.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Divac misses with a body punch.
Divac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves takes a shot to the head. Graves lands with a light punch inside. Graves misses with a short punch on the inside. Graves tries to work over Divac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Divac misses with a hook from the clinch. Divac is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Graves scores with a nice hook to the head. Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Divac lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graves backwards. Graves misses with a body punch.
Divac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Divac is defending well for now. Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves prevents a body shot from Divac. Divac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Divac lands a nice shot to the body. Graves has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Divac seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Graves can turn it around. Divac misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Divac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Divac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graves slips under a jab from Divac. Graves misses with an uppercut. Divac saw that one coming. Graves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Divac at a distance.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Divac. Divac misses with a straight right. Divac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves misses with a hook
and Divac counters with a stiff right hand. Divac throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily. Divac misses with a straight left. Graves tries to counter by closing the distance. Divac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Divac circles away.
Divac looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.#T4# Divac walks into a jab.#CL2# Graves rushes Divac and presses him up against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Divac's elbow. Graves tries to throw a body punch but Divac avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage. Graves tries to work over Divac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Graves lands a shoulder strike. Graves controlling the action here for a moment.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves. Graves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC# Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Graves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Divac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Graves lands a nice hook to Divac's body. Divac takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Graves thows a left - swing and a miss! It looked like Divac 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.
Nick Graves dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##CL2# Graves moves into the clinch.#BC# Divac breaks the clinch.
Divac connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Divac takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Divac looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range. Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Divac misses with a straight left. Graves throws a poor cross that misses
and Divac counters with a straight punch to the midsection. A big right from Divac misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Graves throws a one two combo.
#CUT2# It looks like Roman Divac has been cut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Divac throws a series of punches but Graves avoids them all with ease. Graves steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Divac. Divac is looking to clinch but Graves is avoiding it.
Graves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Graves connects with a single shot there.#T1# Divac misses the jab. Divac misses with a hook
and Divac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Divac moves out of range of the strikes. Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Divac throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it. Graves slips a jab from Divac. Nick Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Divac misses with a wild body shot. Graves lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2# Graves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Divac, pushing him back against the cage. Graves misses with some punches.
Graves working Divac over with knees to the body.#BC# Divac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Graves connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Divac momentarily.
Divac misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely. Graves tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2##CL2# Graves gets in close and instigates a clinch. Divac struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Graves tries a body shot but Divac blocks it.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Divac controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Divac. A short uppercut from Graves. Divac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Graves tries to throw a body punch but Divac avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land. Nick Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Graves lands with a right to the head. Graves lands a left hand.
Divac misses with a punch to the body.
Divac softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Graves digs a right hand into Divac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Divac's gas tank. The referee calls for Graves to work.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Divac controls his hands.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Divac.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short left from Graves. #T3# A short right hand to the side of the head by Divac. Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Divac controls his hands.
#BC# Divac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Divac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Divac misses with a left hand and Graves counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# Graves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Divac swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it. Divac takes a shot to the head. Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Divac has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
A right handed body shot lands from Divac.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Graves is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T4# Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Divac backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Divac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves looking to slow down the pace here. Graves scores with an uppercut up the middle. Divac lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves gets through Divac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Divac throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves. Graves digs a right hand into Divac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Divac's gas tank. Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Graves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Divac's efforts to push away. Divac tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Graves tries a body shot but Divac blocks it.
#BC# Divac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roman Divac is winning the standup battle so far. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Graves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Divac. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Roman Divac'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##CL2# Graves moves into the clinch. Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A head punch on the inside from Divac fails to land. Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Graves pushes Divac back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Graves lands with a right to the head. Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Divacs head. Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2# Divac is rocked! Graves landing knees to the head.
Oh Divac is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Graves digs a right hand into Divac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Divac's gas tank. Graves lands a big right hand that drops Divac! The killer instinct kicks in and Graves finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Graves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves! The defeated Roman Divac had this to say: 'Looks like the blind squirrel found a nut. Go play the lottery while you can b/c that 1 in a million shot ain't happening next time you bum!'.
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Event:
EMP MacGowan vs Snowdon
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1# Divac throws a lazy right hand but Da Rocha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Roman Divac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Da Rocha blocks a jab. Divac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Da Rocha.
Divac rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Rocha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Da Rocha misses with a body punch
and Divac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Divac just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Da Rocha misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Divac throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Rocha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2# It looks like Roman Divac has been cut. Da Rocha swings for the body but Divac moves out of range.
Divac walks into a left hand. Da Rocha misses with an uppercut. #T1# Divac misses the body punch #CL2# and Da Rocha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Divac has a couple of punches blocked by Da Rocha.
I was talking to Divac's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Da Rocha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Divac. Divac throws a head punch that misses. Da Rocha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Divac misses with a short punch on the inside. Divac has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Da Rocha leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Divac. Still in the clinch, Da Rocha scores with a nice short uppercut. Da Rocha pushes Divac back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Divac breaks from the clinch.
Da Rocha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Da Rocha circles away from the clinch attempt and Da Rocha counters with a stiff right hand. #T2# Divac throws a one two combo.
#CUT# It looks like Tiago Gomes Da Rocha has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Divac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Rocha. Da Rocha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Divac throws out the jab. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Da Rocha! But no joy. Divac misses with a right hand and Da Rocha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A telegraphed right hand from Da Rocha misses the target. Da Rocha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Divac looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Divac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Rocha. Nice uppercut there from Divac. Divac lands with a straight right. Da Rocha didn't see that one coming.#ROC# Da Rocha is rocked! Divac ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Da Rocha's jaw. Da Rocha's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Divac does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Divac! Roman Divac decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EMP Mma vs Divac
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1# Divac takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT# It looks like Roman Divac has been cut. Divac stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mma. Mma missing with a left hand there. Divac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Divac throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Divac fails with an attempt to clinch.
Divac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mma. Divac misses with a looping right. And Mma counters with a quick kick to the body but Divac blocks it. Mma walks into a left hand. Divac gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Divac looks to throw the jab but Mma is out of range. Divac takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Divac looks to score with a jab to the body but Mma is just out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Divac avoids the body shot from Mma.
It seemed like Divac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1# Mma misses with a hook. Divac ducked under it nicely. Divac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mma. Jeff Mma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Mma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Mma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Divac misses. Mma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Left hook, right uppercut from Mma. A punch combination from Mma misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mma throws a leg kick and Divac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2# An inside leg kick lands from Mma. Divac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Mma there. Mma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A countering left hand to the body from Divac misses. Mma throws a hook to the side of Divac's head but Divac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mma misses with a low kick.
Mma cracks Divac with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Mma misses the jab. Mma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Divac has time to react. Mma moves into range and connects with a jab. Mma thumps Divac with a low kick. Divac lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Divac.#CUT2# It looks like Jeff Mma has been cut.#T3# Mma punishes Divac's body with a nice straight punch. Mma thows a left - swing and a miss! Mma wants to slow Divac down by chopping away at his legs. Mma misses with the body kick and Divac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mma cracks the inside of Divac's front leg. Mma slips a straight right by Divac. Divac missing with a left hand there. Mma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mma tried to counter with a leg kick but Divac avoided it. Mma throws a right hand that Divac ducks under and follows up with a left that Divac also avoids with ease. Divac slips a straight right by Mma. Divac misses the jab. Mma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Mma lands with an uppercut that bounces Divac off the cage and back into range.#T4# Divac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mma was well out of range. Poor timing from Divac. Divac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mma.
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! Mma moves out of range as Divac strikes. Mma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Mma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mma misses with a right hand enabling Divac to counter with a crisp jab. Mma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Divac to score with a decent uppercut. Mma lunges at Divac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Divac's hand. Mma throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Divac looks to land a left hand but Mma moved out of range nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Mma dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Mma throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Divac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A slow jab from Divac misses its intended target. Mma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Divac throws a jab when Mma was well out of range. Mma closes the distance and lands a one-two. Mma throws a lazy uppercut
#KD2# and Mma is countered with a crisp right hand from Divac that sends him to the canvas! Divac follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2# Mma is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Divac grinds an elbow into Mma's temple. Oh Mma is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Divac scores with a couple of short elbows. Mma wants to get back to his feet but Divac drags him back down. Mma defending against the ground and pound. Divac cracks Mma with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Divac immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Mma is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Divac!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Divac! After winning the bout, Roman Divac thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
IFC83: Thomas v Mumu
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1# Divac throws a hook to the side of Marley's head but Marley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Divac takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Marley scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Divac throws a big shot that misses. Divac moves forwards but Marley connects with a nice, crisp jab. Divac misses with a hook
enabling Marley to counter with a crisp jab. Nice defenses there by Divac. Divac avoids the body shot from Marley.
Divac swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Divac has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marley. Marley misses with a body shot.
Divac throwing a counter right hand but Marley manages to avoid it. Marley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marley throws a looping overhand right but Divac ducks down to avoid it. Marley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Divac's head. Divac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1##CL2# Marley moves into the clinch. Marley missing with knees to the body.
Divac wants to get back to striking at distance but Marley won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Divac. A head punch blocked on the inside by Divac. Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marley lands with a right to the head. A nice left hand lands by Marley.
Divac misses with a body punch.
Divac stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Marley misses with a knee strike.
Divac working aggressively here.
#BC# Divac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Marley throws a hook to the side of Divac's head but Divac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Marley misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Divac. Marley walks into a straight right hand from Divac.#CUT# It looks like Buffalo Marley has been cut.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Marley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Divac, pushing him back against the cage. Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Divac has a couple of punches blocked by Marley.
Divac blocks an uppercut.
Marley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Divac is defending well for now. Divac prevents a body shot from Marley. Marley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Divac seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Marley can turn it around. Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
Divac takes a shot to the head. Divac looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Marley lands with a right to the head. Marley lands with a light punch inside. Marley scores with a shoulder strike. Divac throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marleys head. Divac misses with a hook from the clinch. Divac lands an uppercut. Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Divac controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Divac fails to land. Knees in the clinch landing for Marley.
Marley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# Marley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Divac backwards. Marley misses with the head strike.
Divac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marley backwards. Marley tries to land a knee to the head but Divac blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land. A nice right hand lands inside from Marley. A short right from Marley on the inside. Marley tries a body shot but Divac blocks it.
Marley lands a nice shot to the body. Divac blocks a body shot from Marley. A short left from Marley. #CUT2# It looks like Roman Divac has been cut. Marley pushes Divac back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Marley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Divac's efforts to push away. Divac lands a nice uppercut. Marley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Divac. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Divac can't find room to land a body shot as Marley controls the action.
Divac swings wildly with an uppercut but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Marley tries to throw a body punch but Divac avoids it by throwing Marley back against the cage. #BC# Divac manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Marley gets in close and instigates a clinch. Divac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marley throws a head punch that misses. Marley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Divac backwards. Marley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Divac uses good head movement to avoid it. Divac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marley presses Divac against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Marley misses with a knee to the head. Marley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Divac cracks Marley with a nice body shot. Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marley misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC# Divac manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buffalo Marley dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Divac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Divac throws the left hand but Marley avoids the punch easily. Divac with a nice cross. Marley misses the shot to the body. Marley throws a shot from downtown. Divac moves away and avoids it. Marley lands an overhand right. Buffalo Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup. Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Divac moves away. Divac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marley connects with a body shot that sends Divac's belly button to the back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Divac throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Marley cracks Divac with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Divac looks to land a right hand but Marley moved out of range.#T1# Marley misses with a body punch
and Divac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Marley throws out a leg kick but Divac moves out of range and Marley only half commits. Divac walks into a jab. Divac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marley was well out of range. Poor timing from Divac. Divac swats away the attempt to clinch by Marley. Divac takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Divac misses with a hook
and Marley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Marley slips a jab from Divac. Marley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Marley cracks Divac with an open hand slap. Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Divac moves away. An attempted straight right counter from Divac misses the target.#T2# Divac avoids a kick to the body.
Divac misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Marley to counter with a crisp jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Marley has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A quick uppercut on the inside from Marley. Marley misses with a short punch on the inside. Marley pushes off an throws an elbow but Divac leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Divac can't find room to land a body shot as Marley controls the action.
Marley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Divac scores with a shoulder strike. Divac pushes Marley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A short left from Marley. Marley misses with a hook from the clinch. Marley lands with a left to the head. Divac wants to break free but Marley has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley. Buffalo Marley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3# Divac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Divac wants to break free but Marley has control.
#BC# Divac manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Divac. A looping hook to the body misses from Marley. Divac does a little dance to reset his feet. Marley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Divac. Good work by Divac as he checks the leg kick. An attempted straight right counter from Divac misses the target. Marley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Divac doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Divac is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Divac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A swing and a miss from Divac. Divac throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Marley misses with a body shot.
Divac seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Divac scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4# Marley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Divac was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Divac swinging wildly here.
Marley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Divac doesn't seem bothered though. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Marley looks to score with a jab to the body but Divac is just out of range. Marley throws a looping overhand right but Divac ducks down to avoid it. Jab by Marley. Marley throws a right hand that misses
and Divac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Marley misses with a straight right. Divac takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Marley throws out a loose jab but Divac uses good head movement to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buffalo Marley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# A jab from Divac finds it's way through Marley's defenses. #ROC# Marley is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round! Marley is looking to chop away at Divac's legs. Marley is still on wobbly legs! Can Divac finish him? Marley misses with a hook. Marley moves out of range of the strikes. Marley seems to have recovered his senses. Divac doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Marley swinging wildly here.
Marley dips to his left and cracks Divac with an uppercut! Divac keeps the fight on the outside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marley misses with a body shot.
Divac was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Marley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Divac in his tracks. Marley wants to clinch up but Divac keeps it at a distance. Jab by Marley.#T1# Divac misses with a straight right. Marley defending well as Divac loads up on a big left hand. Divac smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Marley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Divac's head. Marley misses with a body shot
and Divac counters with a huge left! Marley is in big trouble! He's backing up but Divac isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Marley from any more damage. A dominating finish by Divac!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Divac! During a confident post fight interview, Roman Divac thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
IFC 77: Divac vs Dean
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1# Dean throws a lazy uppercut
and Divac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Dean doesn't manage to clinch there - Divac circles away.
Dean ducks under a wild hook from Divac. Dean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Divac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. An attempted straight right counter from Divac misses the target. Dean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Divac. Divac ducks under a wild hook from Dean. Nice shot lands for Dean. Dean lands a nice looking body shot.
Divac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Dean looks to land a combination but Divac avoids it well. Dean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Divac sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dean connects with a single shot there. Divac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Divac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Dean fails in his attempt to clinch. Divac was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2# Dean forces Divac back against the cage and clinches.#T1# Divac wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dean has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Divac breaks from the clinch.
Dean moves in looking to clinch but Divac pushes him off.#CL2# Dean moves into the clinch successfully.
Dean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Divac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Divac as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Divac. Dean lands a nice shot to the body. Dean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Divac's elbow. Divac tries to throw a body punch but Dean avoids it by throwing Divac back against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Divac. Dean lands a shoulder strike. Dean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Divac throws a punch but it's blocked by Dean. #BC# Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dean tries to clinch but Divac is having none of it. #T2# Nice straight punches there by Dean. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dean. Dean 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.#KD# Divac drops Dean with a nice combination! Divac dives into Dean's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC# Dean is rocked!#CUT# It looks like William Ralph Dean has been cut. Divac is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Dean is still in real trouble! Can Divac finish him? Dean pulls Divac in close to his closed guard and prevents Divac from doing any damage or advancing position. Divac loads up on a big left hand. Dean felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Divac looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Dean can't hide his disappointment, as Divac celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Divac! Our winner, Roman Divac, 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:
IFCMW44: Divac vs Crosby
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1# Divac gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2# It looks like Roman Divac has been cut. Divac lands with a straight right. Crosby didn't see that one coming. Crosby throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crosby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Divac misses with an uppercut. Crosby saw that one coming. We've been informed that Crosby has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Crosby throws a series of punches but Divac moves out of range. Divac appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL# Divac has Crosby up against the cage in a clinch.
Crosby working aggressively here.
#BC# Divac breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Divac. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Divac.#CL2# Crosby clinches. Crosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Divac. Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Divac uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Crosby lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T1# Crosby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Divac has time to react. Crosby staying out of range there. Crosby misses with a wild combination.
Crosby misses the jab.#KD2# Crosby drops Divac with a beautiful combination! Divac stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crosby is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Divac is rocked! Divac misses with a hook. Oh Divac is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Crosby slips under a jab. Divac seems to have got his legs back now. Divac definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Crosby moves to clinch but Divac breaks away and Divac counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT# It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut. Crosby throws a monster overhand right that drops Divac! Crosby follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Crosby! A determined Dany Crosby didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! Roman Divac spoke after the fight, saying 'Looks like the blind squirrel found a nut. Go play the lottery while you can b/c that 1 in a million shot ain't happening next time you bum!'.
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Event:
IFC MW41: Divac v Choo
Date: Oct 03, 2018 |
#R1# Divac lands a nice shot that snaps Choo's head back.
#CUT2# It looks like Mew Choo has been cut. Divac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Choo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Divac circles away quickly and effectively. Choo scores with a nice strike. Divac throws a jab when Choo was well out of range. Divac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Choo. Divac misses with a straight left. Choo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Choo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Choo lands the left hand. Choo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Divac takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Choo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Divac. Nice defenses there by Divac. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Choo misses with a body shot.
Choo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Divac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A countering left hand to the body from Divac misses. Divac blocks a jab. Divac throws the left hand but Choo avoids the punch easily.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Divac does a little dance to reset his feet. Divac with a hook. Divac throws a body punch but Choo moves out of range. Divac missing with a left hand there. Choo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2# Divac darts in and clinches Choo up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Choo. Divac keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Choo's efforts to push away.#BC2# Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Divac throws a combination that misses enabling Choo to counter with a crisp jab. Divac staying out of range there. Divac throws out a counter right but Choo avoids it with no problem. Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mew Choo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Choo staying out of range there. Divac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Choo with a hook. Choo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2# Divac takes a shot right to the bread basket. Divac slips a straight right by Choo. Choo with a nice cross. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Choo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Divac stuns Choo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Divac lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Divac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. No joy there for Divac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Choo closes the distance but Divac moves to the side and Divac counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Choo ducks under a wild hook from Divac. A combination from Choo does no damage. Choo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Divac.
Choo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Divac.#T3# Divac misses with an uppercut. Choo ducks under a wild hook from Divac. Divac avoids the body shot from Choo.
Divac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Choo moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Choo swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut there from Choo. Choo misses with a left hand and Divac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Choo throws a body shot but no joy. Choo misses with an uppercut. Divac saw that one coming. Choo connects with the punch. Divac scores with a nice strike.#KD2# Divac drops Choo with a big left hand and mounts him. Choo is in big trouble! #ROC2# Choo is rocked!#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Divac postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Choo out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Divac goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roman Divac! After winning the bout, Roman Divac thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
IFC MW 37: Hitme vs Divac
Date: Sep 05, 2018 |
#R1##KD2# Oh, that's a big right hand from Divac and Hitme goes tumbling to the canvas! Divac follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #CUT2# It looks like Comeon Hitme has been cut. Divac not landing any meaningful shots this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Divac is trying to control the action in half guard but Hitme is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Hitme gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Divac is sitting in close to Hitme's body. Hitme has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Divac is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Divac is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hitme.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Comeon Hitme! A victorious Comeon Hitme thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. Roman Divac was interviewed post fight and said 'Looks like the blind squirrel found a nut. Go play the lottery while you can b/c that 1 in a million shot ain't happening next time you bum!'.
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Event:
IFC 63 Mumu vs Chugman
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1# Divac scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Brawler lands with a good body shot. Brawler lands with a shot to the body. Brawler misses with a hook. Divac ducked under it nicely. #CL2# Brawler clinches with his opponent.
Divac softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Brawler swings wildly with an uppercut but Divac uses good head movement to avoid it. Divac wants to get back to striking at distance but Brawler won't allow it.
Brawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Brawler scores with a nice short uppercut. Divac pushes Brawler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Divac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brawler lands with a light punch inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC# Divac breaks the clinch.
Brawler misses with an uppercut
and Divac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Divac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Brawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Divac.
Divac lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1# Nice uppercut there from Divac. A big left from Brawler misses. Divac throws a sloppy body shot
and Brawler counters with a series of strikes. Divac will be more careful next time no doubt. Brawler throws the left hand but Divac avoids the punch easily. Brawler throws a nice looking combination but Divac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Divac went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Divac looks to land a left hand but Brawler moved out of range nicely. Divac walks into a left hand. Divac throws a body shot but no joy. Brawler throws out a loose jab but Divac uses good head movement to avoid it. Divac throwing a counter right hand but Brawler manages to avoid it.#CL2# Brawler closes the distance and pushes Divac back into the cage. Brawler works on Divac's body with a couple of short punches. Divac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Divac swings wildly with an uppercut but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it. Divac throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brawlers head. #T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brawler. A short uppercut from Divac. Divac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brawler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Divac tries to throw a body punch but Brawler avoids it by throwing Divac back against the cage. Divac tries to throw a body punch but Brawler avoids it by throwing Divac back against the cage. Divac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Divac drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Brawler throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Divac to counter with a crisp jab. Divac looks to score with a jab to the body but Brawler is just out of range. Brooklyn Brawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Brawler blocks a jab. Divac misses with a left hand and Brawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Brawler scores with a jab. Brawler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Divac circles away quickly and effectively.#T3# Brawler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Divac blocks a jab. Divac cracks Brawler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Brawler missing with a left hand there. Divac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Divac lands the left hand. Brawler just misses with a punch to the body.
Brawler throws an off balance right hand
and Divac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC# Brawler is rocked! The fighters circling - Divac throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Brawler is still on wobbly legs! Can Divac finish him? Brawler misses with an uppercut. Divac saw that one coming. Divac avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Divac is looking to counter punch. Brawler seems to have recovered his senses. Brawler missing with a left hand there. Divac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Divac misses with a wild body shot. Brawler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Divac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Divac moves forwards but Brawler connects with a nice, crisp jab. Brawler jabbing away but nothing is landing. Divac keeps the fight on the outside. Divac throwing a counter right hand but Brawler manages to avoid it. Divac throws out a loose jab but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it. Brawler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Brawler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A big left from Divac misses. Divac throws a body shot but no joy. Brawler looks to score with a jab to the body but Divac is just out of range. Brawler throws a series of punches but Divac avoids them all with ease. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Divac lands with a right hand. Brawler scores with a jab. Divac acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Divac takes a body punch but keeps moving. Divac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brawler. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brooklyn Brawler dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Brawler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Divac back to the cage. Brawler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2# It looks like Roman Divac has been cut. Nice jab there from Brawler. Divac scores with a jab to the jaw. Divac throws a body punch but Brawler moves out of range. Brawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Brooklyn Brawler seems to be getting the better of the standup. Brawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Divac was well out of range. Poor timing from Brawler. Brawler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Divac's hands.#CL2# Brawler rushes Divac and presses him up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brawler. Brawler misses with a hook from the clinch. Divac misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Brawler. Brawler presses Divac against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC# Divac breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Divac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brawler.#T1# Brawler throws a poor cross that misses
#KD# and Brawler is countered with a crisp right hand from Divac that sends him to the canvas! Divac follows him to the mat into side control. #CUT# It looks like Brooklyn Brawler has been cut. Brawler is trying to get back to his feet. Brawler is looking for a sweep. Divac with the ground and pound but Brawler regains half guard under the barage of strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Brawler is trying to stand.
Brawler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Divac thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brawler's 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! Divac throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Brawler is trying to stand up here but Divac is controlling him well. Divac throws a strike but Brawler avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Brawler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Divac is one step ahead there. Divac has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Divac throwing strikes but missing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Brawler has a closed guard, preventing Divac from standing up. Divac postures up in Brawler's guard and throws a big left but Brawler blocks it. Brawler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Divac wanted to stand there but Brawler had control of the position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Divac missing with a left hand there. Brawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Brawler avoids the body shot from Divac.
Brawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Brawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Divac.
Brawler scores with a nice right hand.
#T3# Divac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Divac blocks a jab. Good shot there by Brawler. Divac takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Brawler. Brawler misses with a left hand and Divac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Brawler misses with a lunging right hand
and Divac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Brawler misses with a wild body shot. Brawler misses with a looping right. Brawler thuds a left hand into Divac's body.#KD# Divac cracks Brawler with an uppercut from hell and Brawler crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Divac's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
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!#ES2# Brawler is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Divac presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Divac lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brawler or not. #T4# Divac tries a body shot but Brawler blocks it.
Divac has a couple of punches blocked by Brawler.
Divac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Divac breaks the clinch.
Divac steps in with a hook that catches Brawler right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Divac follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Brawler looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Divac! Roman Divac 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:
IFC MW 33 Thomas vs Gellar
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1# Heavyweight swings and misses with a shot to the body and Divac counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2# It looks like Light Heavyweight has been cut. Divac throws a big shot that misses. Heavyweight tries to clinch up. Heavyweight dips to his left and cracks Divac with an uppercut!#CUT# It looks like Roman Divac has been cut. Heavyweight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Divac misses. Heavyweight misses with an uppercut
and Heavyweight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Divac throws a right and a left that Heavyweight avoids nicely. Divac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heavyweight. Divac takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Heavyweight fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Heavyweight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Divac. Heavyweight connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heavyweight throws a shot from downtown. Divac moves away and avoids it.#CL# Heavyweight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1# Divac tries a body shot but Heavyweight blocks it.
Divac gets through Heavyweight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight. A hook to the body from Divac.
Divac lands on the inside with an uppercut. Heavyweight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Divac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Divac works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Divac can't find room to land a body shot as Heavyweight controls the action.
#BC2# Divac manages to break the clinch.
Divac stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Heavyweight throws a big shot that misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Heavyweight. Divac does a little dance to reset his feet. Divac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heavyweight. Heavyweight tries to clinch there but Divac circles away.
Divac slips under a jab. A telegraphed right hand from Heavyweight misses the target. #T2# Heavyweight avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Heavyweight appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Divac fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heavyweight throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Heavyweight throws the left hand but Divac avoids the punch easily. Heavyweight walks into a straight right hand from Divac. Light Heavyweight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Heavyweight ducks right into an uppercut from Divac. Divac throws out a loose jab but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it. Heavyweight avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Heavyweight swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. A jab from Divac misses. Heavyweight closes the distance looking to clinch and Divac counters with a stiff right hand. Heavyweight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Divac manages to avoid it. Heavyweight misses with a wild body shot. #T3# Divac defending well as Heavyweight loads up on a big left hand. #CL2# Heavyweight gets tackled into the cage by Divac. Divac maintains the clinch. Divac is trying to break the clinch but Heavyweight has him pressed against the cage. #BC2# Divac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Heavyweight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heavyweight lands a jab to the nose. Heavyweight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A big right from Divac misses. Heavyweight throws a poor cross that misses
and Divac counters with a lovely shot to the body. Divac lands with a hook. Heavyweight tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Divac swats him away and circles back towards the center. Divac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Heavyweight thows a left - swing and a miss! Heavyweight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A little jabbing left from Divac on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Divac is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4# Divac misses with a straight right. Heavyweight tries to clinch there but Divac circles away.
Divac throws out a counter right but Heavyweight avoids it with no problem. Heavyweight swings widly with a right hand
and Divac counters with a straight right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Divac walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Heavyweight swings widly with a right hand
and Divac makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch but Divac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Heavyweight's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Divac connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Heavyweight scrambles back to his feet. Heavyweight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Heavyweight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Divac. Heavyweight connects with a body shot that sends Divac's belly button to the back. Divac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Heavyweight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Heavyweight fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Divac dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Heavyweight lands with an overhand left. A jab from Divac misses. No joy there for Heavyweight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Divac lands a lovely overhand right.#KD2# Oh, that's a big right hand from Divac and Heavyweight goes tumbling to the canvas! Divac follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2# Heavyweight is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Divac thows a huge punch but Heavyweight dodges it nicely.
Oh Heavyweight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Divac drops an elbow to the side of Heavyweight's head. Divac lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Heavyweight! More strikes land and this one is all over! Divac jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Divac! Roman Divac decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IFC 54 Heavyweight vs Rasputin
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1# Kisqali throws a right hand that misses
and Divac counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2# It looks like Ribociclib Kisqali has been cut. Kisqali throws a shot from downtown. Divac moves away and avoids it.#CL# Kisqali instigates a clinch. A body shot lands from Divac.
Kisqali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kisqali throws a lazy right hand but Divac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The fighters circling - Kisqali throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Left hook, right uppercut from Kisqali. #CUT# It looks like Roman Divac has been cut. Kisqali swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Divac counter with a right hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Divac. Kisqali does a little dance to reset his feet. Kisqali misses with a lunging right hand
letting Divac counter with a right hand. 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! Kisqali connects with a crisp jab. #CL# Kisqali clinches up against the cage. Divac lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kisqali backwards. #CUT2# Ribociclib Kisqali's cut is getting worse.#BC2# Divac breaks from the clinch.
Kisqali wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1# A telegraphed right hand from Divac misses the target. Divac staying out of range there. Kisqali takes a swing at Divac's ribcage but misses. Kisqali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kisqali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Good shot there by Divac. Kisqali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kisqali throws a right hand that Divac ducks under and follows up with a left that Divac also avoids with ease. Divac lands with an overhand left. Kisqali lands with a good body shot. Divac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kisqali. Kisqali misses with a hook to the body
#KD2# and Kisqali is countered with a crisp right hand from Divac that sends him to the canvas! Divac follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2# Kisqali is rocked!#CUT2# Ribociclib Kisqali's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kisqali is trying to improve his position. Oh Kisqali is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Divac throwing shots but missing, from side control. Divac wants to stand but Kisqali has his arm trapped. Kisqali seems to have got his legs back now.#T2# The strikes coming from Divac are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Divac postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kisqali prevents Divac from moving into mount. Divac working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Divac working the head and body with strikes. Divac working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Divac in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Kisqali manages to get back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kisqali trying to control here.
Kisqali blocking the ground and pound attempt from Divac. Kisqali is looking to control Divac's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kisqali avoid being mounted?#T3# Divac lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Divac drops an elbow to the side of Kisqali's head. Divac is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT2# Jeez, Ribociclib Kisqali's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ribociclib Kisqali's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roman Divac! A very excited looking Roman Divac 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:
IFC MW 27 Rasputin V Seventeen
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1# Fischer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Fischer is looking to clinch but Divac is avoiding it.
Fischer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. A swing and a miss from Divac. Fischer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Divac misses the body punch and Fischer counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# Fischer clinches with his opponent.
Divac misses with some punches.
Divac lands a hook to the side of the head. Fischer lands a nice uppercut. Divac looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Divac tries to break the clinch but Fischer is controlling the position. #BC# Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fischer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2# Fischer closes the distance and clinches. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fischer lands with a short head shot on the inside. Divac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# Fischer misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Divac creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fischer scores with an uppercut up the middle. Divac is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fischer blocks an uppercut.
Divac working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Fischer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Fischer misses with the head strike.
#BC# Divac breaks from the clinch.
Fischer throws a sloppy head kick and Divac moves out of range easily. Fischer throws a big shot that misses. Divac throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fischer counters with a lovely shot to the body. Divac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fischer. Divac takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2# It looks like Roman Divac has been cut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Divac walks into a jab.#T2# Fischer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Divac. That did some damage! Fischer misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Divac. Fischer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Divac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Divac walks into a jab. A jab from Divac misses. A chopping leg kick lands by Fischer. Fischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Divac was well out of range. Poor timing from Fischer.#T3# Divac misses with an uppercut
and Fischer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Divac takes one on the button. Fischer thows a left - swing and a miss! Fischer throws a lazy right hand but Divac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Fischer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Divac misses with an uppercut. Fischer saw that one coming. Divac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fischer sees it coming and avoids it easily. Divac misses with an uppercut. Divac misses with a lunging right hand
and Fischer counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2# Roman Divac's cut is getting worse. Divac misses with a right hand and Fischer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4# Divac throws a lazy uppercut
and Fischer counters with a slapping leg kick. Fischer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Divac had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Fischer moves in looking to clinch but Divac pushes him off. Fischer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Divac's head backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Divac throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fischer counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2# Divac is rocked!#CUT2# Roman Divac's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Fischer steps in with a hook that catches Divac right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Fischer follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Divac looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Fischer! A very excited looking Dennis Fischer rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. Roman Divac spoke after the fight, saying 'Looks like the blind squirrel found a nut. Go play the lottery while you can b/c that 1 in a million shot ain't happening next time you bum!'.
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Event:
IFC 46 Divac VS Murhaa
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1# Some wild striking there from Murhaa.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing. A swing and a miss from Divac. Murhaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2# It looks like Roman Divac has been cut. Murhaa connects with a solid leg kick. Divac throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range. Divac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Murhaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Divac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A slapping leg kick lands for Murhaa.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Divac fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Murhaa throws a body punch but Divac moves out of range. #T1# Divac blocks the body kick.
Divac looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range. Divac throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa. Murhaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Divac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Murhaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Divac throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it. Murhaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Divac counters with a straight right hand. Nice defenses there by Murhaa. Divac slips under a jab. Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Divac is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Divac manages to avoid it. Murhaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Divac misses the jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Divac. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# Murhaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Murhaa throws the left hand but Divac avoids the punch easily. Divac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big right from Divac misses. Murhaa stuns Divac with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Good exchange - Murhaa coming out on top. Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Divac's shoulder, as Divac tries to avoid the shot. #CL2# Murhaa rushes Divac and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut. Divac misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Divac. Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Divacs head. Divac tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Divac back against the cage. Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Divac misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3# Murhaa tries a body shot but Divac blocks it.
#BC# Divac manages to break the clinch.
Murhaa lunges at Divac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Divac's hand. Divac throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Divac moves out of range as Murhaa strikes. Nice shot by Murhaa. Murhaa takes a shot right to the bread basket. Divac throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range. Divac thuds his right hand into Murhaa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Murhaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Divac's head backwards. Divac needs to keep his hands up - Murhaa had a free shot at his head there. Divac throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range. Murhaa throws an off balance right hand
and Divac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Murhaa misses with a wild combination.
#T4# Murhaa tries to land a body kick and Divac counters with a straight right hand.#CL2# Murhaa clinches up with Divac and pushes him back against the cage. Divac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Divac misses with a hook from the clinch. Divac misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa slowing the pace effectively. Murhaa tries a body shot but Divac blocks it.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike. #BC# Divac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Murhaa throws a nice outside leg kick. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murhaa - that will leave a mark!
Divac drops his hands momentarily and Murhaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Murhaa swings and misses with a shot to the body and Divac counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Murhaa lands a nice looking body kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murhaa dominated that round. The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut. That's time! Divac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Divac does a little dance to reset his feet. Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Murhaa throws a sloppy body shot
and Divac counters with a straight right hand. Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Divac is just out of range. Divac misses the jab. Murhaa connects with a body shot. Divac throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it. Murhaa now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Divac misses the jab. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy. Murhaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Divac momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murhaa swings widly with a right hand
and Divac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Divac does a little dance to reset his feet. A combination from Murhaa does no damage. Murhaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Divac. 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! Divac looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.#T1# Divac throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot. Murhaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Divac misses with a wild body shot. Good standup being displayed there by Murhaa as he connects with a hook. Murhaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Divac just misses with a punch to the body.
Divac fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murhaa on the side of the head. Murhaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Murhaa thuds a left hand into Divac's body. Murhaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Divac at a distance.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2# Murhaa moves into the clinch. 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! Murhaa lands a shoulder strike. Divac lands a right hand. #T2# Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head. Divac throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhaas head. Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head. Divac misses with some punches.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Divacs head. Divac looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Murhaa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa. A frustrated look appears on Divac's face as he tries to break the clinch. Divac misses with a short punch on the inside. A frustrated look appears on Divac's face as he tries to break the clinch. A short right from Murhaa on the inside. Divac misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Divac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Divac was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa. Divac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3# Murhaa jabs Divac to the body, keeping him at a distance. Divac clobbers Murhaa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Divac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Murhaa takes a swing at Divac's ribcage but misses. An attempted straight right counter from Divac misses the target. Murhaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Murhaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Divac misses with a hook to the body
letting Murhaa counter with a right hand. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Divac has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murhaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Divac's head. Divac scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murhaa doesn't seem bothered though. Murhaa lands an overhand right. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Divac misses with a right hand and Murhaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Divac.#T4# Murhaa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murhaa looks to land a body kick but Divac moved away. A quick step to the side and Divac tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Murhaa throws the left hand but Divac avoids the punch easily. Divac was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Divac has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Divac there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2# Roman Divac's cut is getting worse. Divac misses the shot to the body. Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Divac. Murhaa lands a slapping body shot.
Divac looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range. Divac throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it. Murhaa lands the left hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Good exchange - Murhaa coming out on top. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murhaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R3# Divac loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch. Divac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Nice shot by Divac. Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Divac counters with a stiff right hand. The fighters circle momentarily. Murhaa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Divac's head but Divac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. An attempted straight right counter from Divac misses the target. Murhaa misses with a wild body shot. Nice body punch from Divac. A swing and a miss from Divac. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murhaa closes the distance but Divac moves to the side and Divac counters with a stiff right hand. Divac lunges at Murhaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murhaa's hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice cross by Divac.#ROC# Murhaa is rocked!#T1# Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Divac wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD# Oh, that's a big right hand from Divac and Murhaa goes tumbling to the canvas! Divac follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. Murhaa is still in real trouble! Can Divac finish him? Murhaa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Divac. Divac postures up in Murhaa's guard and throws a big left but Murhaa blocks it. Murhaa seems to have recovered his senses. Murhaa keeping moving, preventing Divac from controlling successfully. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Divac sitting in guard here, content to control. Divac throws a strike but Murhaa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2# Murhaa is fighting to break Divac's control of his arms but Divac is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Divac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Divac is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Murhaa stops Divac from standing up. #T3# Murhaa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Murhaa stops Divac from standing up. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Divac is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Murhaa dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Divac's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Divac on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Divac tries to get out of the position. Divac tries to bench press Murhaa off him but Murhaa keeps the position. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Divac can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Divac takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Divac checks a low kick from Murhaa. Divac was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Murhaa blocks a jab. Divac misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming. Murhaa tries to clinch but Divac moves out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Divac misses the target. Murhaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Murhaa throws a series of strikes that have Divac backpedaling.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Divac is looking to counter punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Divac clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R4# Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss! A little feinted left hand from Divac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A big left from Divac misses. Murhaa connects with a jab. Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Divac's shoulder, as Divac tries to avoid the shot. Murhaa throws a big shot that misses. A quick step to the side and Divac tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Murhaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Divac thuds his right hand into Murhaa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Murhaa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Divac throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Divac throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murhaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Divac throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Murhaa moves away from the strike by Divac. Murhaa throws out a counter right but Divac avoids it with no problem.#T1# Divac takes one on the button. Murhaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Divac. That did some damage! Divac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Divac takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot lands for Murhaa. A cross from Divac lands. Murhaa cracks a nice hook into Divac's ribs. Divac throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2# and Murhaa counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Divac tries to circle away but Murhaa has him pinned against the cage. Divac wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Murhaa is working Divac over against the cage. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. A body shot lands from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Divacs head. Divac tries to break the clinch but Murhaa is controlling the position. #T2# Divac wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Murhaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Murhaa digs a right hand into Divac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Divac's gas tank. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Murhaa works on Divac's body with a couple of short punches. Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Divac letting Murhaa take a breather here. Ispa Murhaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Divac wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Divac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow. Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Divac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Divac backwards. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3# Divac can't break the clinch.
Divac wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage. Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa works on Divac's body with a couple of short punches. Divac misses with a hook from the clinch. Murhaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Divac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa works on Divac's body with a couple of short punches. Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle. Murhaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Divac backwards. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Divac. Murhaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Murhaa lands an uppercut.#T4# A right handed body shot lands from Divac.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Divac looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head. Murhaa keeps control of Divac as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Murhaa tries a body shot but Divac blocks it.
Divac has had enough of the clinch but Murhaa keeps him there for the moment. Divac lands a body shot. Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Divac controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa. Divac lands an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! A quick uppercut on the inside from Divac. Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut. Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Divac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Murhaa clinches. #BC# Divac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murhaa dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Murhaa misses with a body shot.
It looked like Divac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Divac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Divac lands with a good body shot. Murhaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A slow jab from Divac misses its intended target. #CL2# Murhaa clinches up with Divac and pushes him back against the cage. Divac lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Divac struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
#BC# Divac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murhaa misses with a hook. Murhaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Divac fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Murhaa.
#T1# Divac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa. A big right from Divac misses. Murhaa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2# Divac gets tackled into the cage by Murhaa. Murhaa maintains the clinch. Murhaa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Murhaa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Divac seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Murhaa can turn it around. Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Divac uses good head movement to avoid it. Murhaa throws a head punch that misses. Divac lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Divac lands a nice shot to the body. Divac lands a shoulder strike. Murhaa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#BC# Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Murhaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T2# Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Divac moves away and avoids it. Murhaa connects with a body shot that sends Divac's belly button to the back. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Murhaa throws a hook but Divac avoids it easily. Murhaa swings widly with a right hand
letting Divac counter with a right hand. Divac takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses. Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy. Divac ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa. Murhaa thows a leg kick but Divac checks it and Divac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Murhaa moves to clinch but Divac breaks away and Divac counters with a lovely straight right hand! Murhaa thuds his right hand into Divac's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Murhaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3# Murhaa throws a series of punches but Divac moves out of range. Divac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A slapping body kick lands there for Murhaa. Murhaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
enabling Divac to counter with a crisp jab. #KD# Divac drops his shoulder and cracks Murhaa with a huge uppercut! Murhaa goes down! Can Divac finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Murhaa controlling the position. Divac throwing strikes but missing. Divac works over Murhaa with some ground and pound from guard. Divac working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Divac trying to control but Murhaa is working from the bottom. Murhaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4# Divac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Murhaa keeping moving, preventing Divac from controlling successfully. Roman Divac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Divac throws a strike but Murhaa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Murhaa prevents Divac from getting back to his feet. Divac trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB# Divac has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Murhaa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Divac.
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 Roman Divac. Well Murhaa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhaa! Ispa Murhaa is the new light heavyweight champion! Roman Divac spoke after the fight, saying 'Looks like the blind squirrel found a nut. Go play the lottery while you can b/c that 1 in a million shot ain't happening next time you bum!'.
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Event:
IFC 42
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1# Divac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brawler moves away. A big left from Divac misses. Brawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. We've been informed that Brawler has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Brawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Divac moves away. Divac misses with a wild body shot. Divac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Divac lands a slapping body shot.
Divac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brawler moves away. Divac scores with a jab. Brawler slips under a jab from Divac. Divac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brawler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brawler avoids the body shot from Divac.
It seemed like Brawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Divac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brawler.
Brawler misses the jab. Nice straight punches there by Brawler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brawler.#T1# Brawler avoids the body shot from Divac.
Divac throws an overhand right that lands on Brawler's shoulder, as Brawler tries to avoid the shot. Divac connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brawler momentarily.
Divac getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Brawler misses the body punch and Divac counters with a straight right hand. Divac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brawler. Brawler avoids the body shot from Divac.
As Divac backs off Brawler throws a huge counter combo but Divac manages to avoid it all. Divac cracks a nice hook into Brawler's ribs. A combination from Divac does no damage. Brawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Divac.
Divac was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Divac throws the left hand but Brawler avoids the punch easily. Brawler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Brawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Divac was well out of range. Poor timing from Brawler. Divac is looking to wear down Brawler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Divac just misses with a punch to the body.
Brawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2# Divac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brawler.
Brawler digs a good body shot into Divac's ribs. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brawler scores with a decent looking hook. Divac throws a body punch but Brawler moves out of range. Divac with a body punch. A glancing blow. Roman Divac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Brawler walks into a left hand. Brawler misses with a looping left. Brawler throws a right and a left that both miss. Divac with a body punch. A glancing blow. Brawler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Divac makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Divac throws a shot from downtown. Brawler moves away and avoids it. Good shot there by Divac.#T3# Brawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Divac.
#CL# Divac instigates a clinch. Brawler working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC# Divac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Divac just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Brawler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Divac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Divac lands a nice hook to Brawler's body. Brawler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Brawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Divac.
Divac lands a right hook to the body.
Brawler misses with a looping right. Divac connects with the punch. Divac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brawler. Divac throws a hook to the side of Brawler's head but Brawler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4# Divac works Brawler's body with a nice hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A combination from Divac does no damage. #CL# Divac moves into the clinch successfully.
Divac working some nice short punches in the clinch. Divac lands on the inside with an uppercut. Divac tries a body shot but Brawler blocks it.
Divac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Divac breaks the clinch.
Divac takes one to the chin there. Divac looks to score with a jab to the body but Brawler is just out of range. Divac looks to land a right hand but Brawler moved out of range. It seemed like Brawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Divac fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Divac avoids the body shot from Brawler.
Brawler throws a big shot that misses. Divac swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Divac dominated that round. That's time! Divac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Brawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Divac.
Sloppy strikes from Brawler. Those never looked like landing. Divac sizes up Brawler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Brawler throws a right and a left that Divac avoids nicely. It looked like Divac was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brawler. Brawler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Divac stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Roman Divac is winning the standup battle so far. Divac lands with a straight right. Brawler didn't see that one coming. Divac looks to score with a jab to the body but Brawler is just out of range. Divac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Divac ducks under a wild hook from Brawler. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brawler misses with a body shot.
Divac darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Divac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Divac misses with a body shot.
#T1# Brawler swings for the body but Divac moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divac. Brawler does a little dance to reset his feet. Divac bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Divac throws a body punch but Brawler moves out of range. Divac is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. The fighters circling - Divac throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Divac lands with a shot to the body. Divac throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Brawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Divac.
Divac connects with a nice looking jab.
Divac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brawler can do to turn this around? Brawler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Divac cracks a nice hook into Brawler's ribs. Divac throws a poor cross that misses
and Brawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2# Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Divac. It seemed like Brawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Brawler slips under a jab from Divac. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Divac slips a jab from Brawler. Brawler scores with a jab to the body. Brawler throws a hook but Divac avoids it easily. Divac bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brawler's head. Divac digs a good body shot into Brawler's ribs. Divac lands a jab. Brawler throws a hook to the side of Divac's head but Divac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Divac misses with an uppercut. Brawler saw that one coming. Divac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Divac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3# Brawler staying out of range there. A shot to the body from Divac misses and Brawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Brawler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Divac cracks Brawler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Divac misses with a hook to the body
and Brawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Divac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brawler throws out a counter right but Divac avoids it with no problem. Divac throws a poor cross that misses
and Brawler counters with a nice uppercut. Brawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Divac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brawler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Brawler feints a jab promting Divac to slip. Brawler then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Divac slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2# It looks like Roman Divac has been cut. Divac cracks Brawler with a good jab.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Divac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brawler. Divac throws a hook to the side of Brawler's head but Brawler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Brawler scores with a jab to the body. Divac looks to throw the jab but Brawler is out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Divac. Brawler does a little dance to reset his feet. A shot to the body from Divac misses and Brawler counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Brawler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Divac throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brawler counters with a straight right hand. Divac listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Divac pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Brawler throws a lazy right hand but Divac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. 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 Roman Divac will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut. That's time! Divac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R3# Brawler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Divac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Divac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Divac throws a big shot that misses. Brawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Divac manages to avoid it. Divac throws a poor cross that misses
and Brawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Divac jabs Brawler right on the nose. Brawler blinks but takes it well. Divac takes a swing at Brawler's ribcage but misses. Divac scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brawler walks into a straight right hand from Divac. Divac throws a looping overhand right but Brawler ducks down to avoid it. Divac misses with a hook to the body
letting Brawler counter with a right hand. The fighters circle momentarily. Brawler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1# Brawler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Divac sees it coming and avoids it easily. Brawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Divac throws out the jab. Brawler slips under a jab from Divac. Divac misses with a body shot.
Donk. Brawler catches Divac right on the button with a cross. Divac misses with a looping right. Brawler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Divac slips under a jab from Brawler. Divac throws a poor cross that misses
and Brawler counters with a straight right hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Divac. Brawler does a little dance to reset his feet. Divac lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Divac misses. Divac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2# Divac misses the body punch and Brawler counters with a nice body shot. Brawler throws a hook but Divac avoids it easily. Brawler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Divac. Brawler misses with a wild body shot. Divac appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Brawler cracks Divac with a right hand to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brawler misses with a hook. Divac ducked under it nicely. Brawler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brawler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Divac staying out of range there. Divac swings for the body but Brawler moves out of range.
Divac darts in trying to clinch and Brawler counters with a straight right hand.#T3# Brawler missing with a left hand there. Divac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Divac misses with a body punch
and Brawler counters with a straight right hand. Brawler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Divac throws a sloppy body shot
and Brawler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Divac thinking. Divac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A right-left combo lands from Divac. Brawler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Brawler looks to land a left hand but Divac moved out of range nicely. Divac throwing a counter right hand but Brawler manages to avoid it. Brawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Divac.
Brawler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Divac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4# A looping hook to the body misses from Divac. Brawler does a little dance to reset his feet. A nice side step and Brawler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Brawler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. 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! Divac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Divac. Brawler scores with a jab to the jaw. Brawler slips under a jab from Divac. Divac looks to land a right hand but Brawler moved out of range. Brawler is looking for the big counter here. Brawler scores with a nice right hand.
Divac listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. The fighters circling - Divac throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Brawler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Divac. Brawler looks to score with a jab to the body but Divac is just out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Brooklyn Brawler just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on Roman Divac'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. #R4# Divac changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Brawler connects with a single shot there. A big left from Divac misses. Divac misses with a body shot.
Divac cracks Brawler with an open hand slap. Brawler throws a lazy uppercut
letting Divac counter with a right hand. Brawler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Good standup being displayed there by Divac as he connects with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Divac throws a shot to the body.
Divac misses with a hook
and Brawler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. The fighters circling - Divac throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Brawler looks like he wants to counter punch here. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Divac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brawler moves away.#T1# Some wild striking there from Divac.
Divac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Divac. Brawler throws out a counter right but Divac avoids it with no problem. Divac takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brawler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Divac misses with an uppercut
and Brawler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Divac thinking. Divac looks to land a left hand but Brawler moved out of range nicely. Divac swings for the body but Brawler moves out of range.
Divac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Divac misses with a left hand and Brawler counters with a straight right hand. Divac bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brawler's head backwards.#T2# Divac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Brawler looks to land a combination. Divac sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Divac misses with a looping right. Brawler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Divac back to the cage. Brawler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. No joy there for Brawler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Divac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brawler manages to avoid it. Divac blocks a jab. Divac misses with a lunging right hand
and Brawler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Divac thinking. Divac lands a nice looking body shot.
Divac looks to land a left hand but Brawler moved out of range nicely. Divac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brawler swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3# Good standup being displayed there by Divac as he connects with a hook. Brawler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Brawler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Brawler swats away the attempt to clinch by Divac. Divac works the jab nicely. Divac takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Donk. Divac catches Brawler right on the button with a cross. A looping hook to the body misses from Divac. Brawler does a little dance to reset his feet. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brawler! But no joy. Divac throws out a loose jab but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Brawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Divac. Brawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Brawler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Divac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Brawler throws a right and a left that Divac avoids nicely. Divac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Divac throws a shot from downtown. Brawler moves away and avoids it. Brawler blocks a jab. Brawler misses with a looping left. Divac scores with a jab to the head.
Divac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brawler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brawler there as he acknowledges the shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Brooklyn Brawler will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R5# Divac moves to clinch but Brawler breaks away and Brawler counters with a stiff right hand. Divac scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC# Brawler is rocked! Divac connects with a nice cross there... Brawler is looking wobbly and Divac recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Brawler to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Divac jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roman Divac! Roman Divac retains his light heavyweight title! Roman Divac thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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#R1# A lazy left from Divac finds it's target. Divac's corner calls for a 1-2. Divac obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Heavyweight lunges at Divac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Divac's hand. Heavyweight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Divac throws a right and a left that Heavyweight avoids nicely. Heavyweight just misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight lands a body shot.
Divac digs a good hook to Heavyweight's body.
Heavyweight throws a right and a left that Divac avoids nicely. Heavyweight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Divac. Heavyweight avoids a lazy jab quite easily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heavyweight avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Divac dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Heavyweight misses the jab. Divac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Divac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Divac throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Divac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Divac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heavyweight moves away.#T1# Heavyweight misses with a body shot
and Divac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Divac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A quick step to the side and Heavyweight tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Heavyweight just misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Heavyweight dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Heavyweight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Divac throws a shot from downtown. Heavyweight moves away and avoids it. Heavyweight swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Divac throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Heavyweight moves forwards but Divac connects with a nice, crisp jab. Divac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Divac! But no joy. Nice shot lands for Heavyweight. Heavyweight takes one to the chin there. Sloppy strikes from Divac. Those never looked like landing. This has been an exciting period of action! Heavyweight cracks Divac with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT# It looks like Roman Divac has been cut. Heavyweight moves out of range as Divac strikes. Divac lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Heavyweight is looking to wear down Divac with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2# Divac just misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Divac 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. Divac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heavyweight is looking to counter the offense by Divac and move into the clinch. Divac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Divac throws a jab but it's blocked by Heavyweight. Heavyweight takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Divac looks to land a left hand but Heavyweight moved out of range nicely. Divac scores with a body shot.
Divac throws a right and a left that Heavyweight avoids nicely. Heavyweight jabs Divac right on the nose. Divac blinks but takes it well. Divac misses with an uppercut. Heavyweight saw that one coming. Heavyweight just misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Divac at a distance.
Heavyweight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Divac misses with a hook. Divac lands a right hook to the body.
#T3# Heavyweight slips a jab from Divac. Divac is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but Divac is just out of range. Divac looks like he wants to counter punch here. Divac throws a body punch but Heavyweight moves out of range. Divac loads up on a big right hand but Heavyweight slips the punch. Divac lands an overhand right. Heavyweight jabbing away but nothing is landing. Heavyweight lands with an uppercut that bounces Divac off the cage and back into range. Divac slips a straight right by Heavyweight. Heavyweight dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Divac lands a jab to Heavyweight's midsection. Divac clobbers Heavyweight with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Divac connects with a looping right hand.
Divac wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Divac throws an overhand right that lands on Heavyweight's shoulder, as Heavyweight tries to avoid the shot. #T4# Divac throws the left hand but Heavyweight avoids the punch easily. A slow jab from Divac misses its intended target. A combination from Heavyweight does no damage. Heavyweight swinging wildly here.
Heavyweight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Divac manages to avoid it. Divac is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Heavyweight had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Heavyweight moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Divac needs to keep his hands up - Heavyweight had a free shot at his head there. Divac lands a really nice looking cross but Heavyweight seems unphased.
Heavyweight connects with the punch. Divac works Heavyweight's body with a nice hook. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Divac throws a hook but Heavyweight avoids it easily. Heavyweight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Heavyweight is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Divac. Divac throws a poor cross that misses
and Heavyweight counters with a three punch combo that has Divac backing up. Divac nods at Heavyweight to acknowledge the strikes. Divac throws the left hand but Heavyweight avoids the punch easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Divac dominated that round. The cut man is working on Roman Divac'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# Divac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heavyweight swings for the body but Divac moves out of range.
Divac looks to throw the jab but Heavyweight is out of range. A punch lands to the side of Heavyweight 's head but he takes it in his stride. Heavyweight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Heavyweight tries to clinch there but Divac circles away.
Divac now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL# Heavyweight gets a clinch. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Heavyweight might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Heavyweight swings wildly with an uppercut but Divac uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Divac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Divac's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Heavyweight connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Divac scrambles back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Divac slips under a jab from Heavyweight. Divac now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Heavyweight takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Divac on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Heavyweight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heavyweight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Divac.#T1# Heavyweight throws a body punch but Divac moves out of range. Divac with a hook. Heavyweight dodges the punch combination from Divac.
Divac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Heavyweight misses. Divac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heavyweight was well out of range. Poor timing from Divac. Heavyweight wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Divac cracks Heavyweight with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Heavyweight slips under a jab. Heavyweight lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Danga de danga de dang - Divac scores with a four punch combination! Heavyweight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Divac. Divac takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Divac throws a series of punches but Heavyweight moves out of range. #T2# Heavyweight misses with a wild body shot. Divac has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Heavyweight closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT# That has opened up Roman Divac's cut even more. Divac misses the shot to the body. Heavyweight was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Heavyweight throws out a loose jab but Divac uses good head movement to avoid it. Heavyweight gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Divac. Divac wants to clinch up but Heavyweight keeps it at a distance.#CL# Heavyweight has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Divac breaks the clinch.
Heavyweight misses with a jab to the body
and Divac counters with a straight right hand. Heavyweight swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Divac to counter with a crisp jab. Divac jabs at Heavyweight's body. Divac connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heavyweight's hands. Heavyweight thows a left - swing and a miss! Divac works the jab nicely.#ROC2# Heavyweight is rocked! Divac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3# Divac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heavyweight manages to avoid it. Heavyweight throws a big shot that misses. Heavyweight connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A swing and a miss from Divac. Divac moves out of range as Heavyweight strikes. A cross from Divac lands. A looping hook to the body misses from Heavyweight. Divac does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL# Heavyweight clinches with his opponent.
Heavyweight throws a punch but it's blocked by Divac. A short right hand to the side of the head by Divac.#BC2# Divac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Heavyweight wants to clinch.#T4# Divac misses with a hook to the body
and Heavyweight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Divac with a body punch. A glancing blow. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Divac. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Heavyweight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Divac was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavyweight. Heavyweight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Divac counters with a straight punch to the midsection. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Heavyweight takes a body punch but keeps moving. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Divac throws a big shot that misses. Divac lands with a right hand. Heavyweight throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A slow jab from Heavyweight misses its intended target. Divac throws a jab but it's blocked by Heavyweight. Heavyweight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Divac.
Heavyweight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Divac. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A lazy left from Divac finds it's target. Jab from Divac. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Divac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R3# Heavyweight defending well as Divac loads up on a big left hand. An attempted straight right counter from Heavyweight misses the target. Divac swats away the attempt to clinch by Heavyweight. Divac takes a swing at Heavyweight's ribcage but misses. Heavyweight misses with a double jab.
Heavyweight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Divac throws out the jab. Heavyweight looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Divac with a jab. Divac throws the left hand but Heavyweight avoids the punch easily. A little feinted left hand from Heavyweight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Divac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Divac lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Divac throws a shot to the body.
Heavyweight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Heavyweight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Divac! But no joy. Divac sizes up Heavyweight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Heavyweight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Divac manages to avoid it.#T1# Heavyweight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Divac lands a lovely overhand right. Divac blocks a jab. Divac misses with a wild combination.
Heavyweight wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Nice cross by Heavyweight. Heavyweight missing with a left hand there. Divac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A nice side step and Divac releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. A big right from Divac misses. Divac scores with a jab to the jaw. Divac throws a series of punches but Heavyweight moves out of range. Divac just misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Oh Heavyweight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Heavyweight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2# Heavyweight dips down and scores with a jab 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! Divac misses with a body shot.
Heavyweight throws a jab when Divac was well out of range. Heavyweight throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Heavyweight seems to have got his legs back now. Heavyweight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heavyweight stuns Divac with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Heavyweight misses the shot to the body. Divac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heavyweight.
Divac misses with a hook. Divac throws a body punch but Heavyweight moves out of range. Divac connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL# Heavyweight has managed to clinch.
Heavyweight scores with a shoulder strike. Divac lands with a light punch inside. #T3##BC2# Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Divac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heavyweight sees it coming and avoids it easily. Divac moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Divac tries to clinch but Heavyweight moves out of range. Heavyweight misses with a body punch
enabling Divac to counter with a crisp jab. Divac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
Divac is looking for the big counter here. Heavyweight throws a nice looking combination but Divac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL# Heavyweight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Heavyweight tries a body shot but Divac blocks it.
Divac blocks an uppercut.
Divac works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2# Divac breaks the clinch.
Heavyweight throws an off balance right hand
and Divac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Heavyweight moves to clinch but Divac breaks away and Divac counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4# Divac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heavyweight was well out of range. Poor timing from Divac. Heavyweight slips under a jab. 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! Heavyweight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Divac circles away quickly and effectively. Nice uppercut lands for Divac. That snapped Heavyweight's head back.
Divac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Divac punishes Heavyweight's body with a nice straight punch. Divac lands a right hook to the body.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but fails miserably and Divac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Heavyweight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heavyweight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Divac. Divac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Heavyweight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Divac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heavyweight was well out of range. Poor timing from Divac. Divac has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Heavyweight avoids a lazy jab quite easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Divac really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Roman Divac'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. #R4# Divac misses the shot to the body. Heavyweight thows a left - swing and a miss! Heavyweight tries to clinch up. Divac misses with an uppercut. Heavyweight saw that one coming. Good exchange - Divac coming out on top. Divac changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Heavyweight misses the target. Divac throws out a counter right but Heavyweight avoids it with no problem. Heavyweight misses with a shot to the body and Divac counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Heavyweight misses with a looping right. It seemed like Divac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Heavyweight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Divac. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heavyweight takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Divac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Heavyweight scores with a shot to the body.
Heavyweight takes one to the side of the head.
#T1# A swing and a miss from Divac.#CL# Heavyweight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Divac, pushing him back against the cage. Divac can't find room to land a body shot as Heavyweight controls the action.
Heavyweight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Divac. Divac is trying to push Heavyweight away but Heavyweight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Divac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Divac breaks from the clinch.
Divac staying out of range there. Divac misses with an uppercut. Heavyweight throws a body punch but Divac moves out of range. Divac fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL# Heavyweight clinches with his opponent.
Light Heavyweight has scored more points in the clinch so far. Heavyweight tries to work over Divac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# A short right from Heavyweight. Heavyweight blocks an uppercut.
Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Divac avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage. Heavyweight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Divacs head. Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Divac lands an uppercut. Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Heavyweight scores with a jab to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Divac. Heavyweight does a little dance to reset his feet. Heavyweight throws a body punch but Divac moves out of range. Heavyweight takes a body punch but keeps moving. Divac ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Heavyweight tries to bum rush Divac with a series of wild strikes but Divac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3# Divac looks to land a left hand but Heavyweight moved out of range nicely. Heavyweight tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Divac manages to circle out of the way. A looping hook to the body misses from Heavyweight. Divac does a little dance to reset his feet. It seemed like Divac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Heavyweight blocks a jab. Heavyweight throws the left hand but Divac avoids the punch easily. A nice side step and Divac releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Heavyweight moves out of range of the strikes. A slow jab from Heavyweight misses its intended target. Divac scores with a jab to the body. Divac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heavyweight manages to avoid it. Heavyweight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Divac looks like he wants to counter punch here. Roman Divac seems to be getting the better of the standup. Divac throws a body punch but Heavyweight moves out of range. Divac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Divac staying out of range there. Divac tries to clinch there but Heavyweight circles away.
Heavyweight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4# Sloppy strikes from Heavyweight. Those never looked like landing. Heavyweight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Divac pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Heavyweight went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Heavyweight slips under a jab from Divac. Heavyweight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Divac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heavyweight moves away. A big right from Heavyweight misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Heavyweight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Divac looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Divac misses with a wild body shot. Divac thuds his right hand into Heavyweight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Heavyweight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Divac throws out the jab. Divac with a nice cross.#CL# Heavyweight moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Divac dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Roman Divac'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! #R5# Divac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heavyweight was well out of range. Poor timing from Divac. Heavyweight lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice shot lands for Heavyweight. Divac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Divac moves out of range of the strikes. Divac takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Divac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Heavyweight lands the left hand. Heavyweight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heavyweight with a hook. Heavyweight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but Divac moves out of range. #CL# Heavyweight clinches up against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2# Divac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1# Heavyweight lands a glancing blow to the side of Divac's head.#CL# Heavyweight has managed to clinch.
Divac lands a body punch. Heavyweight blocks a body shot from Divac. #BC2# Divac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Divac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Divac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heavyweight was well out of range. Poor timing from Divac. Heavyweight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Divac.
Divac scores with a hook to the body. Heavyweight takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Divac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heavyweight.#CL# Heavyweight closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Divac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Divac avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
A countering left hand to the body from Divac misses. A swing and a miss from Divac.#T2# Divac jabs Heavyweight to the body, keeping him at a distance. Divac throws a body shot but no joy. #CL# Heavyweight clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Divac lands a shot to the body. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Divac blocks an uppercut.
Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Divac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heavyweight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Divac counters with a nice uppercut. Divac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heavyweight manages to avoid it. Heavyweight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Divac. The fight stays on the outside here - Heavyweight looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nice straight punches there by Divac. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Divac.#T3# Divac blocks a jab. Heavyweight swings for the body but Divac moves out of range.
Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but Divac is just out of range. Divac looks to score with a jab to the body but Heavyweight is just out of range. Divac misses with a hook. Heavyweight throws a jab but it's blocked by Divac. Divac takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Heavyweight takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divac. Heavyweight does a little dance to reset his feet. Heavyweight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Heavyweight tries to clinch but Divac is having none of it. Divac displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Divac throws a shot to the body.
#T4# Heavyweight getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT# The cut above Roman Divac's eye is starting to cause him problems now. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Divac moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Heavyweight throws an overhand right that lands on Divac's shoulder, as Divac tries to avoid the shot. Heavyweight dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Roman Divac is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Divac misses the jab. Heavyweight moves out of range of the strikes. Heavyweight misses with a hook. Heavyweight misses with a body shot.
Heavyweight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Heavyweight is looking to clinch but Divac is avoiding it.
Heavyweight connects with a body shot. Heavyweight misses with a body shot.
Light Heavyweight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Divac scores with a jab. Heavyweight acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Roman Divac. I've got Divac 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Divac! Roman Divac is the new light heavyweight champion! A relieved looking Roman Divac 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:
TRFC102
Date: Dec 17, 2017 |
#R1# Divac throws a body punch but Jeaux Jr moves out of range. Jeaux Jr misses with an uppercut. Divac saw that one coming. Divac cracks Jeaux Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#KD# Divac drops Jeaux Jr with a big left hand and mounts him. Jeaux Jr is in big trouble! #ROC# Jeaux Jr is rocked! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. 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! Jeaux Jr wants to control but Divac is having none of it. Jeaux Jr is still in real trouble! Can Divac finish him? Divac lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Jeaux Jr! Divac sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Jeaux Jr and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roman Divac! A very excited looking Roman Divac 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. The defeated August Jeaux Jr had this to say: 'To lose is to gain an understanding of your flaws, to win is to go without. You know my slogan, I am the lion's strike and the wolf's jaws! Before my next bout I pray I fix my flaws!'.
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Event:
TRFC97
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Divac. Lamphard does a little dance to reset his feet. Lamphard tries to counter by closing the distance. Divac misses with a right hand and Lamphard counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2# It looks like Roman Divac has been cut. Divac keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lamphard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Divac slips under a jab. Divac swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Lamphard digs a good hook to Divac's body.
Frank Lamphard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Divac misses with a looping right. Lamphard throws out a counter right but Divac avoids it with no problem. Lamphard misses with an uppercut
and Divac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lamphard lands a nice shot to the body.
Lamphard misses with a left hand and Divac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Divac lands a really nice looking cross but Lamphard seems unphased.
#CL2# Lamphard instigates a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A nice left hand lands by Divac.
Lamphard has a couple of punches blocked by Divac.
Divac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamphard misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1# Lamphard can't find room to land a body shot as Divac controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lamphard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Divac manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC# Divac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lamphard throws a poor cross that misses
and Divac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Divac pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lamphard back to the cage. Divac follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Divac blocks the body kick.
Lamphard misses with a body shot
and Divac counters with a straight right hand.#ROC# Lamphard is rocked! Lamphard throws a lazy right hand but Divac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Divac throws a nice looking combination but Lamphard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Divac lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Divac needs to keep his hands up - Lamphard had a free shot at his head there. Lamphard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Divac swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2# Divac loads up on a big right hand but Lamphard slips the punch. Lamphard throws a body kick that misses enabling Divac to counter with a crisp jab. Lamphard ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Divac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamphard. Divac misses with an uppercut. Lamphard saw that one coming. Divac closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Lamphard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Divac on the side of the head. Lamphard ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Lamphard misses with a looping right. Lamphard misses with a right hand and Divac counters with a stiff right hand. Divac is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Lamphard misses with a straight left. Lamphard tries to land a body kick and Divac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lamphard misses with a hook to the body
#KD# and Divac counters with a beautiful punch that sends Lamphard to the canvas! Lamphard is still in real trouble! Can Divac finish him?#T3# Divac wants to control from the top but Lamphard keeps moving. Lamphard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Lamphard seems to have recovered his senses. Divac has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Divac trying to move into half guard but instead Lamphard has managed to sweep!#REVB# Divac trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Lamphard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Divac is looking to stand up but Lamphard isn't so interested in that idea. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Divac wants to control but Lamphard passes easily into half guard.
Divac wants to get back to his feet. Lamphard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Divac is trying to maintain the position but Lamphard is very close to passing his half guard. Lamphard slows the pace down in half guard. Lamphard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Divac dominated that round. The cut man is working on Roman Divac'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# Lamphard scores with a jab. Roman Divac is winning the standup battle so far. Lamphard throws a poor cross that misses
and Divac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Divac moves out of range of the strikes. It looked like Divac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Lamphard swings widly with a right hand
and Divac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Divac takes one to the side of the head.
Lamphard looks to clinch enabling Divac to counter with a crisp jab. Lamphard misses with a shot to the body and Divac counters with a crisp right that sends Lamphard to the canvas! Divac follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Divac! Roman Divac 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:
TRFC94
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1# Lucas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Lucas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Divac lands with a nice body punch. Lucas has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Divac is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL# Divac rushes Lucas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Divac digs a right hand into Lucas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lucas's gas tank. Lucas can't get the takedown.
Lucas looks winded!#BC# Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lucas takes a shot right to the bread basket. Lucas doesn't succeed with the takedown and Divac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Divac with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jab by Divac. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Divac connects with a jab.#T1# Divac digs a good body shot into Lucas's ribs. Lucas is aggressively charging in as Divac backs up avoiding any damage. Divac tosses out a jab and Lucas runs right into it face first! Lucas is out cold! Divac dropped down on all fours and is barking in Lucas's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Divac! A less than humble Roman Divac misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
SFC 17: Kuklinski x Mao
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1# Ataucusi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Divac misses with a two punch combination.
Ataucusi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Divac takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ataucusi just misses with a punch to the body.
Divac takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Divac cracks Ataucusi with a good jab. Ataucusi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Divac! But no joy. Divac on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT# It looks like Roman Divac has been cut. Ataucusi throws an overhand right that lands on Divac's shoulder, as Divac tries to avoid the shot. A big right from Ataucusi misses. Divac steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ataucusi. Ataucusi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Ataucusi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Divac manages to avoid it. Ataucusi lands a nice shot 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! Ataucusi missing with a left hand there. Divac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Divac misses with a straight right. #T1# Ataucusi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2# It looks like Nestor Ataucusi has been cut. Ataucusi misses the shot to the body. Divac slips under a jab. A nice side step and Divac releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Ataucusi throws a lazy right hand but Divac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Divac throws a jab when Ataucusi was well out of range. Nice straight punches there by Ataucusi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ataucusi. Ataucusi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A looping hook to the body misses from Divac. Ataucusi does a little dance to reset his feet. Divac looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Divac ducks right into an uppercut from Ataucusi. Divac scores with a shot to the body.
Ataucusi misses with an uppercut
and Divac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ataucusi misses with a hook
#CL2# and Divac counters into the clinch. Nicely done. 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!#BC2# Divac manages to break the clinch.
Ataucusi missing with a left hand there. Divac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Divac is looking to clinch. #T2# Ataucusi misses with a lunging right hand
and Divac makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Divac scores with a jab. Ataucusi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Ataucusi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ataucusi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Divac moves away. A little jabbing left from Divac on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Divac scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ataucusi in his tracks. Divac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ataucusi moves away. Divac scores with a body shot.
Divac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ataucusi.
Ataucusi misses with a jab to the body
and Divac counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# Divac fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ataucusi, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Divac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Divac just misses with a punch to the body.
Divac pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3# Ataucusi throws a lazy uppercut
and Divac counters with a nice uppercut. Ataucusi throws a poor cross that misses
and Divac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ataucusi misses with a wild body shot. A telegraphed right hand from Ataucusi misses the target. Divac steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ataucusi. Ataucusi throws a sloppy body shot
and Divac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2# Nestor Ataucusi's cut is getting worse. Ataucusi misses with a body shot
and Divac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Divac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Divac lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Nestor Ataucusi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ataucusi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Divac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2# Divac gets a clinch. Divac just leaning against Ataucusi, taking a breather. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ataucusi as Divac tries to tie him up. #BC2# Divac manages to break the clinch.
#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ataucusi misses with an uppercut. #CL2# Divac closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Ataucusi manages to break the clinch.
Divac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Divac darts in and clinches Ataucusi up against the cage.#BC2# Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Divac throws a sloppy body shot
and Ataucusi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ataucusi throws out a loose jab but Divac uses good head movement to avoid it. Divac is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ataucusi with a body shot. Ataucusi looks to land a right hand but Divac moved out of range. Divac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ataucusi. Ataucusi swats away the attempt to clinch by Divac. Divac tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ataucusi paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ataucusi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Divac sees it coming and avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Divac dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Divac. Divac tries to close the distance and clinch but Ataucusi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Divac connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Ataucusi connects with a right hand. Divac shakes it off. Ataucusi misses the shot to the body. Ataucusi swings and misses with a shot to the body and Divac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Divac has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Divac ducks right into an uppercut from Ataucusi. Roman Divac seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nice shot lands for Ataucusi. Ataucusi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Divac loads up on a big right hand but Ataucusi slips the punch. Ataucusi scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Divac has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Divac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A looping hook to the body misses from Ataucusi. Divac does a little dance to reset his feet. Divac looks to land a left hand but Ataucusi moved out of range nicely.#T1# Divac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ataucusi. Divac throws out a counter right but Ataucusi avoids it with no problem. Ataucusi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Divac is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ataucusi is looking to counter punch. Ataucusi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Divac counters with a lovely shot to the body. Ataucusi throws a right hand that misses
and Divac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ataucusi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Ataucusi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Divac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ataucusi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Divac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Ataucusi jabs at Divac's body. Divac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2# Divac looks to land a left hand but Ataucusi moved out of range 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! Ataucusi looks to land a right hand but Divac moved out of range. A jab lands there for Ataucusi.#CL2# Divac closes the distance and clinches. Divac lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Divac.
Ataucusi misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Divac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ataucusi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Jab, jab by Ataucusi - just one landing. Divac misses with a body shot.
Ataucusi swings and misses with a shot to the body and Ataucusi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2# Nestor Ataucusi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Ataucusi loads up on a big right hand but Divac slips the punch. Ataucusi just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Divac has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Divac there as he acknowledges the shot. Divac looks to land a right hand but Ataucusi moved out of range. Ataucusi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ataucusi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Divac manages to avoid it. Divac moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Divac tries to clinch up but Ataucusi circles away and keeps his distance. Ataucusi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Divac counters with a nice uppercut. Divac walks into a jab. Ataucusi throws a looping overhand right but Divac ducks down to avoid it. Divac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Divac avoids the body shot from Ataucusi.
Divac now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Ataucusi ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Ataucusi swings widly with a right hand
letting Divac counter with a right hand. #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Divac takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Ataucusi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ataucusi takes a swing at Divac's ribcage but misses. Ataucusi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Ataucusi misses with a shot to the body and Ataucusi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ataucusi misses with a hook
and Divac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2# Ataucusi is rocked! Ataucusi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Divac scores with a counter punch that sends Ataucusi to the canvas! Divac smells blood - he's punishing Ataucusi with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ataucusi has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Divac! Roman Divac retains his middleweight title! Roman Divac very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing 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. Nestor Ataucusi spoke after the fight, saying 'I will avenge this loss eh !!'.
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Event:
SFC FN 2: Guerrero x Divac
Date: Jun 11, 2017 |
#R1# Guerrero throws a sloppy head kick and Divac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Guerrero scores with the left hand. Divac knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT# It looks like Roman Divac has been cut. Divac looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2# Divac has Guerrero up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2# Divac breaks the clinch.
Guerrero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Divac in his tracks. Guerrero throws the left hand but Divac avoids the punch easily. Guerrero slips a jab from Divac. Guerrero thows a left - swing and a miss! Guerrero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Divac! But no joy. Guerrero throws a head kick that misses. Guerrero tries a head kick but it misses.
Guerrero throws a front kick aimed at Divac's knee but Divac avoids it well. Jab from Divac. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Divac avoids the head kick by Guerrero.
#T1# Guerrero throws a sloppy head kick and Divac counters with a stiff right hand. Divac fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guerrero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Divac throws a right hand that Guerrero ducks under and follows up with a left that Guerrero also avoids with ease. Guerrero misses with an uppercut. Divac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Guerrero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Guerrero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Divac! But no joy. Guerrero is breathing heavily. Guerrero swings widly with a right hand
and Divac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Guerrero misses with a kick to the body and Divac counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2# Guerrero is rocked! Divac fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Guerrero out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Roman Divac! Roman Divac is the new middleweight champion! A relieved looking Roman Divac thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Divac pushes Kissinger up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Divac manages to break the clinch.
Divac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2# Kissinger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Kissinger stops Divac from standing up. Kissinger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Divac swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kissinger prevents Divac from getting back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Divac trying to control the position.
Kissinger forces his way into half guard. Kissinger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1# Kissinger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Divac's head. #SUB2# Kissinger is working for a kimura but Divac is defending it quite comfortably.
Kissinger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Divac does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Kissinger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Kissinger wants to take a breather but Divac is having none of it. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2# Kissinger is working for a submission of some sort.
Divac is not content to let Kissinger control the position. Kissinger is controlling the pace.
Kissinger trying to control the action but Divac is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2# Kissinger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Divac defends it well. Kissinger is looking to take a break and control but Divac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kissinger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Divac haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Divac on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Divac tries to get out of the position.#SUB2# Divac is defending against the submission attempts here by Kissinger.
Kissinger thows a huge punch but Divac dodges it nicely.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Kissinger has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Kissinger looking to control and managing it successfully. Kissinger avoids the attempt from Divac to control. Kissinger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Divac is looking to escape. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Divac is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Kissinger dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Divac keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Divac seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Kissinger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Divac throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kissinger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Divac. Kissinger throws a right hand that Divac ducks under and follows up with a left that Divac also avoids with ease. Divac appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Divac connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kissinger misses with a takedown attempt and Divac counters with a series of strikes. Kissinger will be more careful next time no doubt. Kissinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kissinger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Divac. Divac throwing a counter right hand but Kissinger manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Divac throws an overhand right that lands on Kissinger's shoulder, as Kissinger tries to avoid the shot. Kissinger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Divac finds it's way round the side to connect with Kissinger's head. Kissinger swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Divac cracks Kissinger with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1# Divac lands a slapping body shot.
Kissinger moves away from the strike by Divac. Kissinger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Henry Kissinger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kissinger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Kissinger. Those never looked like landing. Divac finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Divac lands with an uppercut that bounces Kissinger off the cage and back into range. Divac defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kissinger. Roman Divac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Kissinger. Kissinger is breathing heavily. Kissinger shoots in for a takedown but Divac shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Kissinger on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC# Kissinger is rocked! Divac fails with a takedown attempt. Kissinger is still on wobbly legs! Can Divac finish him? Divac drops Kissinger with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kissinger! Divac dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Divac! During a confident post fight interview, Roman Divac thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2017 |
#R1# Divac scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2# It looks like Federico Berger has been cut. Divac connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Divac pounces like a tiger and cracks Berger with a vicious hook! Berger is down but not out! Divac follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roman Divac! An out of breath Roman Divac 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2017 |
#R1# Divac tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gilbert paws at him with a jab and circles away. Gilbert tries to counter with a takedown but Divac is quick to defend against it. Roman Divac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fight stays on the outside here - Divac looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gilbert feinted with a counter takedown. Gilbert could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2# Divac closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Divac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Divac tries to score with a low kick but Gilbert moves his leg out of the way. Divac lands a really nice looking cross but Gilbert seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Divac misses with a jab to the body
#TD# and Gilbert decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Divac's guard.#SUB# Gilbert is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Divac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gilbert. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Gilbert scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1##SUB2# Divac had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gilbert defends it easily. Gilbert wants to stand but Divac is controlling his posture from full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gilbert lands a couple of elbows. Gilbert throws a big right hand that misses. Divac is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gilbert is controlling him. Gilbert throws a strike but Divac rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Divac wants to stand but Gilbert has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Gilbert keeping moving, preventing Divac from controlling successfully. #T2# Gilbert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Divac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Gilbert seems keen to control Divac's posture.#ES# Gilbert scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2# Divac has closed the distance and engaged Gilbert in a clinch.
#BC# Gilbert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3# Divac lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2# It looks like Jonah Gilbert has been cut.#CL2# Divac clinches up with Gilbert and pushes him back against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Divac creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD# Gilbert has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Divac uses from the top position. Gilbert wants to sweep but no luck. Divac wants to stand but Gilbert is controlling his posture from full guard. Divac not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Divac trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Divac would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4# Divac throws a strike but Gilbert rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Gilbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Divac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gilbert throwing strikes but missing. Divac is pulling down on Gilbert's head. It's preventing any offense from Gilbert, at least for the moment. Gilbert throwing strikes from guard but Divac blocks nicely. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gilbert connects with a couple of short punches. Gilbert wants to control from the top but Divac keeps moving. 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 Jonah Gilbert will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jonah Gilbert'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##CL2# Divac gets a clinch. Gilbert swings wildly with an uppercut but Divac uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Divac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jonah Gilbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The fight stays on the outside here - Divac looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Divac connects with a right hand. Gilbert shakes it off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilbert stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gilbert wants it to stay on the feet. Divac wants to clinch.#T1##CL2# Divac moves into the clinch.#BC# Gilbert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A jab lands there for Divac.#ROC2# Gilbert is rocked! Gilbert leaves his chin hanging out and Divac seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Gilbert crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Divac! An out of breath Roman Divac 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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