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Event:
AON 2
Date: Feb 03, 2023 |
#R1#
A clash of legs there as Spiteri blocks the low kick.
A left lands for Diaz.
Spiteri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spiteri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Spiteri misses with a low kick.
Spiteri throws a body shot but no joy.
Spiteri avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spiteri throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Punch Fit in the buildup to the fight.
Spiteri blocks a head kick by Diaz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spiteri. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spiteri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Spiteri.
Diaz throws a front kick that sends Spiteri stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Spiteri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spiteri wants to slow Diaz down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Spiteri's ribs.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Spiteri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
As Spiteri tries to get set, Diaz tries to push him back and clinch up but Spiteri manages to avoid the attempt.
Spiteri throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
Spiteri has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Spiteri counters with a nice leg kick.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spiteri tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Spiteri moves out of range easily.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Spiteri instigates a clinch.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls for Diaz to work.
Spiteri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri throws an elbow but it misses.
Spiteri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz tries to stall but Spiteri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
Spiteri blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz digs a right hand underneath Spiteri's ribcage. Spiteri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Spiteri lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
Spiteri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spiteri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
Diaz lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spiteri. #CUT2#It looks like JoJo Diaz has been cut.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Spiteri.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Spiteri's head.
Diaz works on Spiteri's body with a couple of short punches.
Spiteri tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Spiteri misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Spiteri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Spiteri.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spiteri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Spiteri.
Diaz wants to stall.
Diaz looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Diaz prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Spiteri - that landed with a thud.
Spiteri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Diaz.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Spiteri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.
Diaz lands a right hand.
Spiteri misses with a body punch.
Diaz is trying to stall.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spiteri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spiteri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spiteri.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spiteri lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JoJo Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JoJo Diaz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Spiteri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spiteri can do to turn this around?
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Carlotos Spiteri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Spiteri.
Spiteri checks a low kick from Diaz.
An inside leg kick from Spiteri misses.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Spiteri.
Spiteri is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Spiteri misses with a jab to the body
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spiteri throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Spiteri is looking for the big counter here.
Spiteri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz counters with a big head kick but Spiteri shrugs it off.
Diaz lands a jab to Spiteri's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spiteri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz throws a nice head kick!
#ROC#Spiteri is rocked!#T1#
Spiteri walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). JoJo Diaz! |
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Event:
AON 1
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Spiteri circles away and keeps his distance.
Spiteri takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Spiteri lands a jab to the nose.
Spiteri throws an off balance right hand
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Diaz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Spiteri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Spiteri tries to keep at a distance but Diaz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spiteri lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz trying to stall but Spiteri improves his position.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Spiteri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Spiteri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses. #CUT#It looks like JoJo Diaz has been cut.#T1#
Spiteri misses with an elbow over the top.
Diaz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Spiteri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Spiteri.
Diaz is trying to maintain a safe position but Spiteri gets an underhook and turns Diaz into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diaz is trying to stall.
Spiteri lands with a right to the head.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Spiteri as the two fighters clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diaz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from Diaz.
Nice elbow from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Spiteri finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Spiteri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Spiteri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spiteri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Spiteri - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Good body shot from Spiteri.
Diaz looks winded!
Spiteri lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spiteri unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spiteri as Diaz tries to tie him up.
Spiteri smacks Diaz right on the bridge of the nose with a massive elbow! Another one lands and Diaz goes down! He's clearly dazed - will he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7... up to one knee... 8,9,10! He's not made it! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Carlotos Spiteri!
A relieved looking Carlotos Spiteri 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:
AKF FN | Benedetti vs. Taz
Date: Sep 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Spiteri misses with a left hand
and Bizihwaeile counters with a straight right hand.
Spiteri on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Spiteri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Donk. Spiteri catches Bizihwaeile right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Fred Bizihwaeile has been cut.
Bizihwaeile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizihwaeile scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spiteri in his tracks.
Spiteri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
#CL#
Bizihwaeile pushes Spiteri up against the ropes in a clinch.
Spiteri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bizihwaeile or not.
Bizihwaeile takes a shot to the head.
Spiteri misses with some punches.
Bizihwaeile working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Spiteri.
A short left from Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spiteri avoids a wild elbow strike from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile tries to land knees in the clinch but Spiteri avoids the damage to the body.
Spiteri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
Bizihwaeile gets through Spiteri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Spiteri throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Spiteri lands a right hand.
Bizihwaeile is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spiteri is defending well for now.
Spiteri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spiteri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri pushes Bizihwaeile back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile takes a shot to the head.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile blocks an uppercut.
Spiteri gets through Bizihwaeile's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spiteri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Spiteri working aggressively here.
Spiteri working aggressively here.
Spiteri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spiteri's elbow.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stall.
Spiteri scores with a shoulder strike.
Spiteri throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Bizihwaeile tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spiteri avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spiteri.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaeile fails to land.
Spiteri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bizihwaeile creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spiteri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spiteri working aggressively here.
Spiteri told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Spiteri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bizihwaeile.
Spiteri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spiteri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spiteri lands an uppercut.
Spiteri tries a body shot but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
Spiteri lands a hook that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Spiteri.
Bizihwaeile is breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile misses with an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Bizihwaeile's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Spiteri lands a right hook to the body.
Spiteri connects with a crisp jab.
Spiteri throws a hook but Bizihwaeile avoids it easily.#KD2#
Spiteri scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Bizihwaeile to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Spiteri takes a swing at Bizihwaeile's ribcage but misses.
Bizihwaeile drops his guard momentarily, allowing Spiteri to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Bizihwaeile! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Spiteri takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
After winning the bout, Carlotos Spiteri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Fred Bizihwaeile was interviewed post fight and said '9/10 your still a bum'. |
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Event:
AKF FN | PF vs. Spiteri
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1#
PF throws an overhand right that lands on Spiteri's shoulder, as Spiteri tries to avoid the shot.
Spiteri digs a good hook to PF's body.
Spiteri takes a swing at PF's ribcage but misses.
PF misses with a low kick.
PF misses with a wild body shot.
Spiteri is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spiteri. PF does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carlotos Spiteri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spiteri.
Spiteri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. PF doesn't seem bothered though.
Spiteri scores with a nice right hand.
PF takes a swing at Spiteri's ribcage but misses.
PF scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spiteri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
PF does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
PF throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
PF has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
PF avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
PF digs a good body shot into Spiteri's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spiteri throws a body punch but PF moves out of range.
PF throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
PF pulls out of a head kick attempt.
PF misses with a looping right.#T1#
PF checks the leg kick.
PF checks a leg kick nicely.
PF tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spiteri was well out of range. Poor timing from PF.
A slow jab from Spiteri misses its intended target.
PF is looking to counter punch.
PF uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spiteri.
A looping hook to the body misses from PF. Spiteri does a little dance to reset his feet.
PF lands with a good body shot.
Spiteri 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.
Spiteri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
PF tries a head kick but it misses.
PF looks to score with a jab to the body but Spiteri is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Spiteri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spiteri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
PF lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Spiteri.
PF tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spiteri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Spiteri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
PF is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spiteri throws a low kick, looking for PF's leg but PF calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
PF looks to land a combination but Spiteri avoids it well.
Spiteri unleashes a big counter combination but PF bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by PF!
PF lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spiteri throws an overhand right that lands on PF's shoulder, as PF tries to avoid the shot.
PF walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spiteri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
PF misses with a wild body shot.
Spiteri throws an off balance right hand
and PF counters with a left and a right that stings Spiteri.
PF fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spiteri manages to avoid it.
Spiteri jabs PF to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spiteri misses the shot to the body.
Spiteri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spiteri throws a solid leg kick but PF takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spiteri.
A slapping leg kick lands for PF.
PF misses with a looping right.
PF checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri avoids a punch combination nicely.
PF is looking to wear down Spiteri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
PF pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
PF just misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beta PF dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
PF takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
PF throws a low kick, looking for Spiteri's leg but Spiteri calmly moves out of range.
Spiteri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spiteri throws a lazy right hand but PF sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Spiteri looks to move away, PF throws a big counter combo but Spiteri just gets out of the way.
Spiteri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from PF.
Spiteri punishes PF's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spiteri. PF does a little dance to reset his feet.
PF takes a swing at Spiteri's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Spiteri.
PF ducks under a wild hook from Spiteri.
Beta PF is winning the standup battle so far.
Spiteri swinging wildly here.
Spiteri throws a lazy right hand but PF sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
PF goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
PF tries to land a front kick but Spiteri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spiteri throws an overhand right that lands on PF's shoulder, as PF tries to avoid the shot.
PF throws a shot from downtown. Spiteri moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spiteri with the inside leg kick.
PF misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Spiteri. #T1#
Spiteri cracks PF with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spiteri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and PF has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body kick from PF.
PF tries a head kick but it misses.
PF lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spiteri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
PF lands the left hand.
Spiteri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spiteri connects with a leg kick.
Spiteri throws a looping overhand right but PF ducks down to avoid it.
PF ducks under a wild hook from Spiteri.
PF lands a really nice looking cross but Spiteri seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spiteri leaves his chin hanging out and PF seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Spiteri crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beta PF! |
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Event:
AKF FN | Knox vs. Spiteri
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Spiteri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spiteri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spiteri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Spiteri manages to avoid it.
Spiteri with a nice calf kick.
Spiteri lands a body shot.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spiteri lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spiteri.
Spiteri stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spiteri.
Knox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Spiteri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spiteri connects with an inside leg kick.
Spiteri lands with a nice body punch.
Spiteri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Spiteri pushes him off.
Spiteri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spiteri.
Spiteri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
A left lands for Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spiteri throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Knox.
Spiteri throws a quick inside leg kick.
A left lands for Knox.
Spiteri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knox.
Spiteri is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knox rather than just go for the knockout.
Spiteri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spiteri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spiteri misses with a right hand #KD#
and Knox counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Spiteri to the mat, face first! Knox goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Spiteri is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!#ROC#Spiteri is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri misses with a double jab.
Carlotos Spiteri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox misses with a head kick.
Spiteri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knox's sensitive parts.
Spiteri thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Spiteri walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Riley Knox!
A relieved looking Riley Knox 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:
AKF 50 | Turner vs. Scorpion
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Spiteri walks into a left hand.
Redfist throws a leg kick but Spiteri moved away.
Spiteri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redfist jabs at Spiteri's body.#CL2#
Spiteri moves into range and clinches up with Redfist.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Redfist controls his hands.
Spiteri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Redfist or not.
A short right from Redfist.
A right handed body shot lands from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands an elbow just above Redfist 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Sortek Redfist has been cut.
Spiteri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spiteri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spiteri lands with a short shot to the head.
Spiteri tries to work over Redfist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redfist blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spiteri.
A short uppercut from Redfist.
Spiteri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Redfists head.
Redfist blocks the elbow strike.
Redfist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spiteri.
Spiteri blocking some punches.
Spiteri gets through Redfist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Spiteri tries to work over Redfist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spiteri pushes Redfist back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redfist tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside.
Spiteri blocks an uppercut.
Redfist misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a body punch.
Spiteri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Redfist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Redfist has a couple of punches blocked by Spiteri.
Redfist is leaning against Spiteri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spiteri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Redfist fails to land.
Spiteri lands an elbow just above Redfist 's eye. #BC#
Redfist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redfist throws a leg kick but Spiteri moved away.
Redfist looks to land a right hand but Spiteri moved out of range.#T2#
Spiteri throws a big shot that misses.
Redfist scoring well with a low kick there.
Redfist throws a nice inside leg kick.
Redfist throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spiteri! But no joy.
Redfist moves out of range of the strikes.
Redfist moves out of range as Spiteri strikes.
Redfist blocks a leg kick.
Redfist throws a lazy right hand but Spiteri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redfist misses with an uppercut.
Redfist misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redfist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spiteri counters with a body kick.
Redfist checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Redfist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Redfist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sortek Redfist's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Redfist checks the leg kick nicely there.
Redfist scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Redfist throws a lazy right hand but Spiteri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redfist misses with a left hand
and Spiteri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Spiteri with the inside leg kick.
Spiteri throws a shot from downtown. Redfist moves away and avoids it.
Spiteri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Redfist throws a good cross that connects.
Spiteri takes one on the button.
Spiteri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Redfist. Beautiful body shot.
Sortek Redfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redfist.
Redfist feints and then cracks Spiteri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spiteri down.
Redfist looks to throw the jab but Spiteri is out of range. #T1#
Spiteri moves out of range of the leg kick from Redfist.
Spiteri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Redfist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spiteri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Redfist swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spiteri.
Spiteri scoring well with a low kick there.
Spiteri looks for the body kick but Redfist saw that one coming.
Spiteri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Redfist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Spiteri closes the distance and pushes Redfist back into the ropes.
Redfist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Redfist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redfist misses with a punch on the inside.
Spiteri scores with a shot to the side of Redfist's head.
Redfist is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Redfist avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redfist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spiteri wants to stall.
#T2##BC#
Redfist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sortek Redfist is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redfist.
Spiteri tries a quick counter leg kick but Redfist is wise to it.
Spiteri misses with a low kick as Redfist jumps back.
Redfist takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spiteri throws a body shot but no joy.
Spiteri throws a looping overhand right but Redfist ducks down to avoid it.
Redfist appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spiteri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redfist.
Redfist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spiteri momentarily.
Redfist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spiteri momentarily.
Spiteri throws a shot from downtown. Redfist moves away and avoids it.
Redfist throws a push kick but Spiteri slaps the foot to one side.
Spiteri ducks under a wild hook from Redfist.
Spiteri throws out a counter right but Redfist avoids it with no problem.
Redfist with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sortek Redfist dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sortek Redfist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Redfist on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Redfist definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spiteri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spiteri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Redfist lands a nice shot that snaps Spiteri's head back.
Spiteri moves forwards but Redfist connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spiteri moves away from the strike by Redfist.
Redfist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spiteri throws a body punch but Redfist moves out of range.
A big right from Redfist misses.
Redfist misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Redfist.
Redfist throws the left hand but Spiteri avoids the punch easily.
Spiteri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redfist connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spiteri scrambles back to his feet.
Redfist lands a nice hook to Spiteri's body. Spiteri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Redfist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spiteri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Redfist fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spiteri. Redfist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spiteri scores with a leg kick.
Spiteri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Redfist moves out of range as Spiteri throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Redfist misses the target.
Spiteri defending well as Redfist loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Redfist. That snapped Spiteri's head back.
Redfist throws a leg kick but Spiteri moved away.
Redfist scores with a jab to the jaw.
Redfist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spiteri manages to avoid it.
Spiteri throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Redfist to counter with a crisp jab.
Spiteri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Redfist misses with a hook. Spiteri ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiteri pushes Redfist away with a front kick.
Spiteri scoring well with a low kick there.
Redfist misses with a straight right.
Spiteri throws a jab when Redfist was well out of range.
Redfist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crunch! Redfist slams his shin into Spiteri's torso.
Spiteri throws a push kick but Redfist slaps the foot to one side.
Spiteri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redfist.
Spiteri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spiteri throws a push kick but Redfist slaps the foot to one side.
Redfist tests Spiteri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redfist lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sortek Redfist showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Redfist has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sortek Redfist!
Sortek Redfist decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
AKF 46 | Akira vs. Morrison
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Benedetti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Spiteri throws out a counter right but Benedetti avoids it with no problem.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Spiteri saw that one coming.
Spiteri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Spiteri tries a quick counter leg kick but Benedetti is wise to it.
Spiteri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedetti lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Benedetti does no damage.
Spiteri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spiteri is looking to clinch but Benedetti is avoiding it.
Spiteri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spiteri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spiteri slips under a jab.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti scores with a nice right hand.
Spiteri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Spiteri moves forwards but Benedetti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benedetti takes one to the side of the head.
Benedetti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Spiteri ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spiteri.
Spiteri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spiteri slips under a jab from Benedetti.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti backing away here, and Spiteri unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Spiteri looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Spiteri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spiteri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benedetti scores with a hook to the body. Spiteri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Spiteri ducked under it nicely.
Benedetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spiteris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Spiteri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benedetti checks the leg kick.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Spiteri slips the punch.
Benedetti connects with a single shot there.
Spiteri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benedetti throws a hook but Spiteri blocks it.
Benedetti throws a sloppy body shot
and Spiteri counters with a nice uppercut.
Benedetti throws a jab when Spiteri was well out of range.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Spiteri moves out of range.
Spiteri looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Benedetti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spiteri.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but Spiteri ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Claudio Benedetti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Benedetti throws a hook but Spiteri blocks it.
Benedetti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spiteri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benedetti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spiteri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Spiteri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spiteri.
Benedetti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spiteri.
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedetti throws a hook but Spiteri avoids it easily.
Spiteri misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Spiteri feints a counter leg kick.
Benedetti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Spiteri slips under a jab from Benedetti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Benedetti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spiteri can do to turn this around?
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Spiteri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Benedetti does no damage.
Spiteri lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Spiteri throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Benedetti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spiteri is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Spiteri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spiteri back to the ropes. Benedetti follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Spiteri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Claudio Benedetti is winning the standup battle so far.
Spiteri slips under a jab.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Spiteri ducked under it nicely.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Spiteri saw that one coming.
Benedetti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benedetti misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spiteri. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spiteri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spiteri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti catches Spiteri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spiteri lands a nice looking kick to the body. Benedetti takes a step back to recover.
Benedetti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spiteri.
Spiteri cracks Benedetti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Spiteri's shoulder, as Spiteri tries to avoid the shot.
Spiteri flicks out a counter leg kick but Benedetti steps away.
Spiteri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti throws a hook but Spiteri blocks it.
A nice side step and Spiteri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spiteri! But no joy.
Spiteri lands a nice looking body shot.
Benedetti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spiteri is looking to land body kicks.
Benedetti moves out of range as Spiteri throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spiteri blocks a jab.
Spiteri misses with a body shot.
Spiteri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spiteri slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands a lovely overhand right.
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Benedetti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spiteri doesn't seem phased though.
Spiteri does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Benedetti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti throws a hook but Spiteri blocks it.
Benedetti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spiteri.
Benedetti throws a hook but Spiteri blocks it.
Benedetti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spiteri avoids the head kick by Benedetti.
#T1#
Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Spiteri throws out a counter right but Benedetti avoids it with no problem.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Spiteri.
Benedetti throws a body punch but Spiteri moves out of range.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spiteri.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Spiteri ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Spiteri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benedetti throws a hook but Spiteri blocks it.
Benedetti throws a hook but Spiteri blocks it.
Benedetti cracks Spiteri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but Spiteri ducks down to avoid it.
Spiteri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Spiteri moved out of range.
Spiteri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Spiteri ducked under it nicely.
Benedetti connects with a nice looking jab.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Spiteri.
It looked like Benedetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Benedetti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Spiteri slips the punch.
Benedetti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spiteri.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spiteri feints and then cracks Benedetti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benedetti down.
A punch lands to the side of Benedetti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spiteri connects with a crisp jab.
Benedetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Spiteri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benedetti to score with a decent uppercut.
Spiteri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benedetti lands with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Benedetti.
Spiteri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spiteri misses with a looping right.
Benedetti throws a quick counter head kick but Spiteri was just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Benedetti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benedetti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Benedetti!
A very excited looking Claudio Benedetti 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:
AKF 42 | Diego vs. Benedetti
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Spiteri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Epicity avoids a kick to the body.
Spiteri throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
Epicity takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spiteri 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.
Nice shot by Epicity.
Spiteri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epicity. Epicity obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been informed that Epicity 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.
Epicity moves forwards but Spiteri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Epicity lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spiteri's sensitive parts.
Epicity uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spiteri has time to react.
Spiteri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epicity looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spiteri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spiteri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Epicity clinches.
Epicity blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spiteri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
Epicity struggles to land a body shot inside as Spiteri controls his hands.
#T1#
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity tries a knee to the head but Spiteri blocks it.
Spiteri blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Spiteri.
Epicity blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epicity lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Epicity working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spiteri misses with the head strike.
Spiteri lands an elbow that stopped Epicity in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Theodore Epicity has been cut.
Spiteri misses with a body punch.
Spiteri misses with some punches.
Epicity blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Spiteri.
Epicity tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Epicity's elbow.
Epicity misses with some punches.
#T2#
Spiteri lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spiteri tries to work over Epicity's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epicity prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri blocking some punches.
Spiteri pushes off an throws an elbow but Epicity leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Epicity trying to stall but Spiteri improves his position.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Epicity fails to land.
Spiteri tries a body shot but Epicity blocks it.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with an elbow over the top.
Epicity blocking some punches.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
Spiteri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Epicity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spiteri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carlotos Spiteri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Theodore Epicity's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Epicity avoids the body shot from Spiteri.
Epicity is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Epicity swings widly with a right hand
and Spiteri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD#
Spiteri throws out a head kick that Epicity doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Epicity crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Epicity's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#ROC#Epicity is rocked!
An inside leg kick from Epicity misses.
Spiteri takes one to the chin there.
Spiteri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Spiteri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spiteri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spiteri misses with a straight right.
Spiteri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses
and Spiteri counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spiteri looks to land a left hand but Epicity moved out of range nicely.
Spiteri checks a low kick from Epicity.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epicity.#T1#
Spiteri misses with an uppercut
and Epicity counters with a left and a right that stings Spiteri.
Spiteri lands with a nice body punch.
Spiteri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spiteri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Epicity lands with a nice body punch.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spiteri moves away.
Spiteri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Epicity throws out a counter right but Spiteri avoids it with no problem.
Spiteri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spiteri throws a hook but Epicity avoids it easily.
Epicity misses with a double jab.
Spiteri throws a front kick aimed at Epicity's knee but Epicity avoids it well.
Epicity fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spiteri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spiteri feints and then cracks Epicity's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Epicity down.
Spiteri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Epicity has time to react.#CL#
Spiteri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spiteri lands an elbow just above Epicity 's eye.
A short body shot lands from Epicity as the two fighters clinch.
Spiteri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spiteri takes a shot to the head.
Epicity blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spiteri avoids it.
Carlotos Spiteri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spiteri cracks Epicity with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Spiteri fails to land.
Epicity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Epicity'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#
Epicity misses with an uppercut
and Spiteri counters with a nice body kick.
Spiteri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Spiteri misses.
Epicity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spiteri moves out of range of the strikes.
Epicity throws a body punch but Spiteri moves out of range.
Spiteri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epicity can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick lands from Spiteri.
Spiteri looks to land a combination but Epicity avoids it well.
Epicity throws a leg kick but Spiteri moved away.
Spiteri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Epicity just manages to avoid it.
Epicity has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spiteri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Epicity scrambles back to his feet.
Epicity misses with a left hand
and Spiteri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from Epicity misses.
Epicity takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Spiteri moves into the clinch.#T1#
Spiteri cracks Epicity with a nice body shot.
Epicity stalling in the clinch but Spiteri improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spiteri.
Epicity misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spiteri scores with a shoulder strike.
Theodore Epicity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spiteri lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Spiteri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Epicity's brow.
Carlotos Spiteri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Spiteri.
Spiteri gets through Epicity's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside that Epicity shrugs off.
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Spiteri.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri lands a hook that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Spiteri.
Epicity takes an elbow to the temple.
Spiteri lands a nice uppercut.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
Spiteri lands a body punch.
Epicity blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spiteri blocks an uppercut.
Epicity tries to break free but Spiteri pushes him back against the ropes.
Spiteri tries to work over Epicity's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epicity tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Spiteri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Epicity's brow.
Epicity unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spiteri lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside.
Spiteri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spiteri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlotos Spiteri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spiteri has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlotos Spiteri!
Carlotos Spiteri was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
AKF 37 | Turner vs. Backman
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Spiteri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Kin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spiteri thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kin throws a leg kick #KD#
and Spiteri counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Kin onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.#ROC#Kin is rocked!
Kin throws a nice looking combination but Spiteri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spiteri.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kin is still on wobbly legs! Can Spiteri finish him?
Spiteri misses the shot to the body.
Kin seems to have recovered his senses.
Kin throws a right and a left that Spiteri avoids nicely.
Kin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Spiteri clinches up against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Spiteri has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spiteri.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Spiteri throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Kin prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a left hand.
#KD#
Spiteri creates a bit of space and cracks Kin with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Kin is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Sloppy strikes from Kin. Those never looked like landing.
Spiteri circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Kin tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Spiteri wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
Carlotos Spiteri 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:
AKF 32 | Dimitrov vs. Durand 2
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Juttu motions for Spiteri to come forward. Juttu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spiteri blocks the body kick.
Spiteri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spiteri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Juttu counters with a leg kick.
Spiteri has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Juttu throws a leg kick but Spiteri moved away.
Juttu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spiteri.
Juttu throws a head kick that misses
and Juttu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spiteri avoids the body shot from Juttu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri takes one to the side of the head.
Juttu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spiteri.
Spiteri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Spiteri scores with a jab to the head.
Spiteri scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick from Spiteri.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands with a nice combination. Juttu backs away looking to recover.
Spiteri throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Juttu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Juttu ducks under a wild hook from Spiteri.
Juttu ducks under a wild hook from Spiteri.
Juttu thinks about the counter body kick.
Juttu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Spiteri looks to land a left hand but Juttu moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiteri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spiteri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Juttu lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Juttu gets tackled into the ropes by Spiteri. Spiteri maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Juttu scores with a hook to the body.
Spiteri blocks an uppercut.
Spiteri lands with a light punch inside.
Spiteri is trying to maintain a safe position but Juttu gets an underhook and turns Spiteri into the ropes.
Juttu misses with the head strike.
Spiteri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Juttu working aggressively here.
A short right from Juttu on the inside.
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juttu's elbow. #T3#
Spiteri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spiteri throws a head punch that misses.
Juttu lands a hook that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Juttu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Juttu trying to land knees to the body.
Spiteri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juttu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spiteri manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Spiteri lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Spiteri pushes off an throws an elbow but Juttu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Spiteri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Juttu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juttu.
Juttu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Spiteri seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Juttu can turn it around.
Spiteri lands a shot to the body.
Juttu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juttu prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
Juttu crunches a lovely knee into Spiteri's ribcage.
Juttu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spiteri swings wildly with an uppercut but Juttu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juttu lands a hook that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juttu blocking some punches.
Spiteri is leaning against Juttu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Juttu misses with a punch on the inside.
Juttu lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Juttu working aggressively here.
Spiteri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri misses with a punch on the inside.
Juttu misses with some punches.
Juttu working aggressively here.
Juttu blocking some punches.
Spiteri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Juttus head.
Juttu working aggressively here.
Juttu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spiteri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Juttu working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carlotos Spiteri will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Spiteri is looking to land body kicks.
Spiteri misses with a left hand
and Juttu counters with a leg kick.
Juttu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Spiteri. That one must have hurt.
Spiteri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Juttu swings for the body but Spiteri moves out of range.
Juttu throws a wild body kick that Spiteri sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Spiteri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spiteri throws a hook but Juttu blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juttu looks to score with a jab to the body but Spiteri is just out of range.
Juttu takes one to the chin there.
Juttu throws a nice looking combination but Spiteri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Spiteri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Spiteri misses.
Juttu flicks out a counter leg kick but Spiteri steps away.
Spiteri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spiteri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juttu swings for the body but Spiteri moves out of range.
Spiteri throws a front kick that sends Juttu stumbling back into the ropes.
Spiteri with a hook.
Spiteri throws the kick towards the body but Juttu avoids it.
Juttu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spiteri scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Spiteri tries to clinch
and Juttu counters with a right hand to the body.
Juttu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spiteri rather than just go for the knockout.
Spiteri scores with a sloppy right hand. Juttu should have avoided that one.
Spiteri just misses with a punch to the body.
Juttu flicks out a counter leg kick but Spiteri steps away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiteri looks to score with a jab to the body but Juttu is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Spiteri blocks the leg kick.
Spiteri tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Juttu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Spiteri. Juttu shrugs it off though.
Juttu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spiteri cracks Juttu with a good jab.
Spiteri scores with a jab.#T3#
Spiteri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Juttu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spiteri looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Spiteri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Juttu counters with a stiff right hand.
Spiteri misses with a hook
and Juttu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Juttu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Juttu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spiteri.
Spiteri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It appears Spiteri was looking to counter with a kick there.
Spiteri misses with a wild body shot.
Juttu flicks out a counter leg kick but Spiteri steps away.
Juttu checks a low kick from Spiteri.#T4#
Spiteri looks to land a right hand but Juttu moved out of range.
Juttu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spiteri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Juttu misses.
Spiteri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Juttu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri cracks Juttu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Juttu throws a push kick but Spiteri slaps the foot to one side.
Spiteri misses with an uppercut.
Spiteri closes the distance looking to clinch
and Juttu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carlotos Spiteri will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Spiteri throws a poor cross that misses
and Juttu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spiteri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spiteri misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Juttu misses
and Spiteri counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Juttu throws a leg kick but Spiteri moved away.
Carlotos Spiteri is winning the standup battle so far.
Spiteri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Juttu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Juttu misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri moves out of range of the body kick from Juttu.
Juttu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Spiteri. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Spiteri misses with a body shot.
Juttu misses with a wild body shot.
Spiteri seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Juttu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spiteri doesn't manage to clinch there - Juttu circles away.
Juttu takes a swing at Spiteri's ribcage but misses.
Juttu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juttu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spiteri throws a looping overhand right but Juttu ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Spiteri.
Nice uppercut lands for Juttu. That snapped Spiteri's head back.
#T2#
Spiteri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Juttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spiteri throws a good cross that connects.
Spiteri throws a jab but it's blocked by Juttu.
Juttu ducks under a wild hook from Spiteri.
Juttu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spiteri throws a wild body kick that Juttu sees coming a mile off.
Spiteri with a nice calf kick.
Juttu tries to land a leg kick but Spiteri saw it coming and moves away.
Spiteri throws a big shot that misses.
Juttu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Juttu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#Spiteri is rocked!
Spiteri misses with a double jab
and Juttu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oh Spiteri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Juttu knocks out Spiteri with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Juttu before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Juttu picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ruma Juttu!
An out of breath Ruma Juttu 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:
Proud FC 8 - Bushido
Date: Oct 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Knox lands an overhand right.
A good leg kick by Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a leg kick
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spiteri thinking.
Spiteri swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
Knox tries to clinch up.#KD2#
Knox drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Spiteri onto his butt! Spiteri pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#CUT2#It looks like Carlotos Spiteri has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Spiteri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spiteri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spiteri feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down. #T1#
Spiteri swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox tries to clinch but Spiteri moves away
and Spiteri counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox moves away from the strike by Spiteri.
Spiteri has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Spiteri punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Knox misses with a hook. Spiteri ducked under it nicely.
Spiteri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Spiteri misses #KD2#
and Knox counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Spiteri goes down! Knox rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Spiteri is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!#ROC2#Spiteri is rocked!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Knox engages and cracks Spiteri with a massive lead left hook - Spiteri tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Knox is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riley Knox! Riley Knox retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Riley Knox, 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:
Proud FC 4- Full Blast
Date: Oct 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Tacoronte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spiteri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spiteri ducks under a wild hook from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spiteri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tacoronte.
Spiteri has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Spiteri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tacoronte.
SaĂşl Tacoronte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spiteri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tacoronte has time to react.
A left and a right from Tacoronte both land. Nice combination.
Spiteri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spiteri misses with a body shot.
Spiteri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spiteri takes a swing at Tacoronte's ribcage but misses.
Spiteri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Tacoronte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spiteri takes a swing at Tacoronte's ribcage but misses.
Tacoronte 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.
Spiteri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Tacoronte takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tacoronte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Spiteri instigates a clinch.
Spiteri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tacoronte lands with a left to the head.
Tacoronte misses with a punch on the inside.
Tacoronte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tacoronte gets through Spiteri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tacoronte dodges an elbow strike from Spiteri.
Tacoronte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tacoronte takes an elbow to the temple.
Spiteri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tacoronte.
A hook to the body from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Spiteri - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tacoronte can't find room to land a body shot as Spiteri controls the action.
Tacoronte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Spiteri. #T2#
Tacoronte misses with a punch on the inside.
Spiteri scores with a shoulder strike.
Tacoronte blocks the elbow strike.
Spiteri wants to stall.
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tacoronte's elbow.
Tacoronte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spiteri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A body shot lands from Tacoronte.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spiteri as Tacoronte tries to tie him up.
Spiteri misses with some punches.
Spiteri prevents a body shot from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte is trying to stall.
Spiteri lands a body shot.
Tacoronte looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a hook that snaps the head of Tacoronte backwards.
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tacoronte's elbow.
Nice body punch from Spiteri.
Spiteri blocks an uppercut.
Tacoronte takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like SaĂşl Tacoronte has been cut.
Spiteri lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Spiteri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spiteri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Spiteri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spiteri lands a left hand.
Spiteri scores with a shoulder strike.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spiteri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spiteri presses Tacoronte against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spiteri tries a body shot but Tacoronte blocks it.
Spiteri lands with a left to the head.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside that Tacoronte shrugs off.
Spiteri digs a right hand underneath Tacoronte's ribcage. Tacoronte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spiteri lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Spiteri as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Spiteri as the two fighters clinch.
Tacoronte prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
A short uppercut from Spiteri.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spiteri.
Tacoronte tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tacoronte.
Spiteri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tacoronte backwards. #T4#
Spiteri lands an elbow inside that Tacoronte shrugs off.
Spiteri misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Spiteri breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Spiteri, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tacoronte keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Spiteri!
Spiteri lands a nice shot to the body.
Spiteri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tacoronte doesn't seem bothered though.
Spiteri lands a really nice looking cross but Tacoronte seems unphased.
Spiteri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tacoronte manages to avoid it.
Tacoronte attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tacoronte misses with a combination
and Spiteri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri lands a nice shot to the body.
Spiteri throws a push kick but Tacoronte slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on SaĂşl Tacoronte's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Spiteri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tacoronte wants to counter with a clinch but Spiteri pushes him away.
Spiteri lands a nice looking body shot.
Spiteri takes a swing at Tacoronte's ribcage but misses.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Tacoronte holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Spiteri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spiteri lands a nice uppercut.
Spiteri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spiteri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spiteri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tacoronte can do to turn this around?
Spiteri lands a body shot.
Spiteri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spiteri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spiteri lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spiteri.
Tacoronte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spiteri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tacoronte's defenses.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri gets through Tacoronte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tacoronte is breathing heavily.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tacoronte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spiteri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tacoronte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spiteri is leaning against Tacoronte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a body punch.
Spiteri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC#Tacoronte is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Spiteri.
Tacoronte is still on wobbly legs! Can Spiteri finish him?#BC#
Spiteri breaks the clinch.
Tacoronte seems to have recovered his senses.
Spiteri lands with a kick to the ribs.
BAM! Spiteri delivers a spinning backfist that drops Tacoronte like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Carlotos Spiteri!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlotos Spiteri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN K1 8/27
Date: Aug 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spiteri.
Spiteri keeps Kong at a distance using the push kick.
A left lands for Spiteri.
Kong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kong is breathing heavily.
Spiteri scores with the left hand. Kong knows he should have avoided that one. #KD2#
Kong ducks into a a hook from Spiteri and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri cracks a nice hook into Kong's ribs.
Spiteri punishes Kong's body with a nice straight punch.
Spiteri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spiteri cracks Kong with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
A very excited looking Carlotos Spiteri 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:
SYN K-1 8/07
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Spiteri just misses with a punch to the body.
Theodore Epicity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spiteri.#CL2#
Epicity has Spiteri up against the ropes in a clinch.
Spiteri tries to work over Epicity's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spiteri managing to block the knees to the body from Epicity.
Spiteri working aggressively here.
Epicity cracks Spiteri with a nice body shot.
We've been informed that Epicity 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.
Spiteri misses with the head strike.
Epicity wants to stall.
Spiteri 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Epicity.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Epicity controls the action.
Spiteri swings wildly with an uppercut but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes. #T1#
Spiteri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Epicitys head.
Epicity lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a right hand.
Spiteri lands a left hand.
Epicity lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Epicity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Epicity prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
Spiteri tries to work over Epicity's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spiteri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spiteri is leaning against Epicity and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spiteri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spiteri scores with a shot to the side of Epicity's head.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity trying to stall but Spiteri improves his position.
#BC2#
Epicity manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Epicity swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epicity swings for the body but Spiteri moves out of range.
Spiteri jabs Epicity right on the nose. Epicity blinks but takes it well.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Spiteri misses its target.
Spiteri tries to bum rush Epicity with a series of wild strikes but Epicity uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spiteri was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
Spiteri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epicity.
Spiteri throws a leg kick
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spiteri avoids the body shot from Epicity.
Spiteri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Epicity just manages to avoid it.
Jab from Spiteri.
Epicity connects with a body shot that sends Spiteri's belly button to the back.
Spiteri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Epicity counters with a nice body shot.
Spiteri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Epicity checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Spiteri.
Spiteri swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity looks to land a right hand but Spiteri moved out of range.
Epicity misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spiteri counters with a nice body shot.
Spiteri lands a nice shot to the body.
Epicity takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spiteri misses with a low kick.
Spiteri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Epicity thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Spiteri clinches with his opponent.
Epicity blocks an uppercut.
Spiteri working aggressively here.
Epicity avoids a wild elbow strike from Spiteri.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4##BC2#
Epicity's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spiteri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spiteri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiteri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Epicity.
Spiteri lands with a cross.
Spiteri misses with a body punch
and Epicity counters with a straight right hand.
Spiteri misses the body punch
and Epicity counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spiteri wants to clinch up but Epicity keeps it at a distance.
Epicity clobbers Spiteri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Epicity has Spiteri up against the ropes in a clinch.
Epicity takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Theodore Epicity has been cut.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Epicity controls the action.
Epicity misses with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity presses Spiteri against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Epicity's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Epicity takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Epicity connects with a leg kick.
Epicity scores with a jab to the body.
Spiteri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Epicity connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spiteri scrambles back to his feet.
Epicity misses with a two punch combination.
Spiteri throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spiteri was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
Spiteri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spiteri misses with a leg kick
and Epicity counters with a three punch combo that has Spiteri backing up. Spiteri nods at Epicity to acknowledge the strikes.
Spiteri slips under a jab.
Spiteri throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
It seemed like Epicity was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Spiteri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Epicity throws a series of punches but Spiteri avoids them all with ease.
A bone on bone clash there as Epicity blocks the leg kick.
#T1#
Epicity throws a body punch but Spiteri moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epicity. Spiteri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spiteri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spiteri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spiteri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spiteri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Epicity keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Epicity misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Epicity misses the target.
Spiteri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spiteri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spiteri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A low kick from Spiteri misses
and Epicity counters with a head kick. #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!
Epicity takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spiteri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epicity.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Spiteri.
Epicity throws out a counter right but Spiteri avoids it with no problem.
Spiteri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Epicity.
Carlotos Spiteri is winning the standup battle so far.
Epicity scores with a jab to the head.
Epicity swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Spiteri counter with a right hand.
Epicity throws a head kick that half lands.
Spiteri walks into a jab.
Spiteri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Epicity throws out a loose jab but Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epicity bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spiteri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Epicity.
Good leg kick by Spiteri.
Spiteri scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
The fighters circling - Epicity throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epicity connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spiteri lands with a kick to the ribs.
Epicity is breathing heavily.
Spiteri missing with a left hand there. Epicity was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Epicity was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spiteri cracks Epicity with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spiteri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Epicity. That did some damage!
Spiteri tries to clinch up but Epicity circles away and keeps his distance.
Epicity throws an overhand right that lands on Spiteri's shoulder, as Spiteri tries to avoid the shot.
Epicity gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Epicity throws a right hand that misses
and Spiteri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spiteri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Epicity's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epicity takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity misses with a wild body shot. #T4##KD#
Spiteri catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Epicity stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Epicity walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#ROC#Epicity is rocked!
Epicity thows a body kick. Spiteri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Epicity is still on wobbly legs! Can Spiteri finish him?
Nice body punch from Epicity.
Epicity seems to have recovered his senses.
Spiteri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spiteri.
Spiteri thinks about countering with a body kick.
Spiteri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Spiteri clinches up against the ropes.
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Epicity breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Epicity rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spiteri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Epicity thinking.
Spiteri lands a leg kick that knocks Epicity off balance momentarily.
Spiteri misses with a double jab
and Epicity counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Epicity's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Epicity scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spiteri doesn't seem bothered though.
Epicity tries to move into range but Spiteri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spiteri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epicity can do to turn this around?
A left lands for Spiteri.
Epicity looks for the body kick but Spiteri saw that one coming.
Spiteri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spiteri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spiteri avoids the body shot from Epicity.
Spiteri misses with a straight right.
Epicity stuns Spiteri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri doesn't manage to clinch there - Epicity circles away.
#CL#
Spiteri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spiteri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Spiteri tries to work over Epicity's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Spiteri - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Spiteri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
Epicity takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spiteri digs a right hand into Epicity's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Epicity's gas tank.
Spiteri lands an elbow just above Epicity 's eye.
Spiteri lands a shot to the body.
Spiteri misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a nice shot to the body.
Epicity's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spiteri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Epicity's elbow.
Spiteri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Epicity.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epicity.
Epicity dodges an elbow strike from Spiteri.
Epicity tries a body shot but Spiteri blocks it.
Spiteri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Epicity blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Carlotos Spiteri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spiteri presses Epicity against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri tries a body shot but Epicity blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Epicity.
Spiteri misses with an elbow strike.
Spiteri misses with a knee strike.
Spiteri pushes off an throws an elbow but Epicity leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Epicity blocks the elbow strike.
Epicity throws a punch but it's blocked by Spiteri.
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
Spiteri lands an uppercut.
Spiteri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Spiteri fails to land. #T3#
Epicity blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Epicity.
Spiteri misses with some punches.
Spiteri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Spiteri tries a body shot but Epicity blocks it.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
Theodore Epicity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spiteri pushes off an throws an elbow but Epicity leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Epicity is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Carlotos Spiteri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spiteri throws an elbow that misses.
Spiteri working aggressively here.
Spiteri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spiteri swings wildly with an uppercut but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Spiteri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spiteri misses with a punch on the inside.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
Spiteri gets through Epicity's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Epicity looking to stall.
Epicity blocking some punches.
Spiteri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spiteri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Epicity prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epicity blocks an elbow strike from Spiteri.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Epicity controls the action.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlotos Spiteri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spiteri has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlotos Spiteri!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlotos Spiteri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN K1 07-23
Date: Jul 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Spiteri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spiteri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spiteri fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knox 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 Riley Knox has been cut.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Knox clinches up with Spiteri and pushes him back against the ropes.
Spiteri 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.
Spiteri taking a breather.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Spiteri controls his hands.
Knox is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Spiteri.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Spiteri avoids it by throwing Knox back against the ropes.
Spiteri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spiteri lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knox prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spiteri's elbow.
Spiteri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spiteri misses with a body punch.
Knox stalling in the clinch but Spiteri improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spiteri.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spiteri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Knox blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Knox trying to stall but Spiteri improves his position.
Spiteri throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spiteri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knox tries to land a knee to the head but Spiteri blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from Spiteri.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Spiteri.
Knox effectively controlling the action here.
Spiteri scores with a shoulder strike.
Spiteri pushes Knox back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Spiteri seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Knox can turn it around.
Knox lands a body punch.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Spiteri controls the action.
Knox tries to land a knee to the head but Spiteri blocks with his arms.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Spiteri misses with a knee strike.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox scores with a knee to the head.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spiteri scores with a shoulder strike.
Spiteri lands a nice elbow.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
#T3#
Knox missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Spiteri throws an elbow but misses.
Spiteri scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri lands with a light punch inside.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox working aggressively here.
Knox blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Knox blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Knox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spiteri blocks it with crossed arms.
Spiteri lands with a left to the head.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Spiteri is breathing heavily.
Knox tries a body shot but Spiteri blocks it.
Spiteri working aggressively here.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spiteri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Spiteri controls the action.
#T4#
Spiteri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knox is keeping busy.
Knox avoids a wild elbow strike from Spiteri.
Knox takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Spiteri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Knox's defenses.
Knox digs a right hand underneath Spiteri's ribcage. Spiteri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knox is working Spiteri over against the ropes.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Spiteri misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knox landing knees to the head.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spiteri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. Spiteri won't want to take too many of those.
Knox pushes Spiteri back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox crunches a lovely knee into Spiteri's ribcage.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Riley Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Riley Knox's cut.
That's time! Spiteri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Spiteri drops his guard momentarily, allowing Knox to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Spiteri! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Knox takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Riley Knox!
Riley Knox is the new light heavyweight champion!
Riley Knox 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:
SYN K1 7/02
Date: Jul 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Ngirente misses with a right hand
and Spiteri counters with a left to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ngirente.
Spiteri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spiteri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ngirente throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spiteri staying out of range there.
Ngirente rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Spiteri to counter with a crisp jab.
Ngirente stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spiteri.
Spiteri connects with a body shot.
Ngirente will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spiteri thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ngirente tries a head kick but it misses.
Spiteri blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngirente rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ngirente takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Edouard Ngirente has been cut.
Spiteri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spiteri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ngirente swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spiteri jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Spiteri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ngirente misses with a left hand
and Spiteri counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Ngirente misses with a right hand
letting Spiteri counter with a right hand.
Ngirente connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spiteri throws a series of punches but Ngirente avoids them all with ease.
Ngirente misses with a straight left.
Spiteri misses with a body shot.
Ngirente misses with a hook
and Spiteri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spiteri lands a nice shot to the body.
Spiteri misses with an uppercut. Ngirente saw that one coming.
Ngirente throws a head kick that misses.
Spiteri half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice cross by Spiteri.
An inside leg kick from Ngirente misses.
Ngirente throws an off balance right hand
and Spiteri counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Ngirente is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Spiteri gets a clinch.
Ngirente is still on wobbly legs! Can Spiteri finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spiteri.
Spiteri is working Ngirente over against the ropes.
Ngirente looks winded!
Spiteri lands with a right to the head.
Spiteri breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Ngirente with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Ngirente looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Ngirente get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
Carlotos Spiteri retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Carlotos Spiteri 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:
SYN K1 6/18
Date: Jun 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Spiteri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Juttus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Juttu misses with a series of wild punches.
Spiteri throws a push kick but Juttu slaps the foot to one side.
Spiteri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Spiteri rushes Juttu and presses him up against the ropes.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spiteri told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Juttu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spiteri working aggressively here.
Spiteri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Juttu backwards.
Juttu has a couple of punches blocked by Spiteri.
Spiteri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spiteri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Juttu's defenses.
Juttu working aggressively here.
Juttu throws a punch but it's blocked by Spiteri.
Juttu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spiteri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiteri lands a shoulder strike.
Spiteri misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Juttu.
Juttu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Juttu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spiteri avoids it.
Spiteri working aggressively here.
#T1#
Juttu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Juttu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Juttu fails to land.
Spiteri scores with a hook to the body.
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juttu's elbow.
Juttu can't find room to land a body shot as Spiteri controls the action.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juttu throws a punch but it's blocked by Spiteri.
Spiteri tries a body shot but Juttu blocks it.
A short left from Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with some punches.
Spiteri lands with a light punch inside.
Juttu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spiteri or not.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juttu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spiteri prevents a body shot from Juttu.
Spiteri misses with some punches.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spiteri takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spiteri cracks Juttu with a nice body shot.
Juttu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spiteri pushes Juttu back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Spiteri misses with an elbow strike.
Spiteri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juttu misses with a punch to the body.
Juttu blocks an uppercut.
Spiteri lands an uppercut.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spiteri lands a shoulder strike.
Juttu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Juttu misses with an elbow strike.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spiteri lands an elbow just above Juttu 's eye.
Juttu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Spiteri.
Spiteri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Juttu tries a body shot but Spiteri blocks it.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Spiteri tries a body shot but Juttu blocks it.
Spiteri tries to work over Juttu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Juttu.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Juttu avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri. #T3#
Juttu lands with a light punch inside.
Juttu misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri pushes Juttu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juttu lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spiteri.
Nice body punch from Juttu - that landed with a thud.
Juttu throws a punch but it's blocked by Spiteri.
Juttu misses with an elbow strike.
Spiteri lands an elbow that stopped Juttu in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Ruma Juttu has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
Juttu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Juttu misses with some punches.
Spiteri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spiteri lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juttu throws a punch but it's blocked by Spiteri.
Juttu takes an elbow to the temple.
Juttu blocking some punches.
Juttu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spiteri blocking some punches.
Spiteri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juttu's elbow.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Juttu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spiteri's elbow.
Spiteri lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Spiteri.
Juttu is breathing heavily.
Juttu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juttu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spiteri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spiteri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spiteri lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juttu takes a shot to the head.
Spiteri presses Juttu against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spiteri lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spiteri.
Spiteri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juttu misses with a punch on the inside.
Spiteri lands a nice uppercut.
Spiteri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Juttu backwards.
Spiteri lands a damaging elbow.
Spiteri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spiteri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruma Juttu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Spiteri.
Spiteri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Juttu is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Spiteri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Juttu walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
Carlotos Spiteri is the new light heavyweight champion!
Carlotos Spiteri looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Time to hand it over for good my friend!!'. |
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Event:
SYN K1 5/28
Date: May 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spiteri lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Redfist has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Redfist and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Redfist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spiteri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spiteri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Redfist blocks a low kick nicely.
Redfist slips under a jab from Spiteri.
It looked like Redfist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Redfist avoids the body shot from Spiteri.
Redfist throws a hook but Spiteri avoids it easily.
Spiteri only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spiteri takes a kick to the side of the head.
Redfist throws a body shot but no joy.
Spiteri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Redfist lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spiteri doesn't seem phased though.
Spiteri looks to land a body kick but Redfist moved away.
Spiteri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spiteri moves out of range as Redfist strikes.
Redfist has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Sparring Cages in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the liver by Spiteri. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Spiteri blocks a jab.
Spiteri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Redfist ducks under a wild hook from Spiteri.
Both fighters circling a little - Spiteri finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Spiteri clinches up against the ropes.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redfist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redfist avoids a wild elbow strike from Spiteri.
Redfist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Redfist lands a nice uppercut.
Spiteri throws an elbow but it misses.
Spiteri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spiteri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Redfist's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Sortek Redfist has been cut.
Spiteri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Redfist controls the action.
Redfist lands a nice knee to the body.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spiteri lands with a right to the head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redfist wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spiteri has him pressed against the ropes.
Redfist is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spiteri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redfist blocks an uppercut.
Redfist struggles to land a body shot inside as Spiteri controls his hands.
Spiteri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Redfist prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri prevents Redfist from breaking the clinch.
Redfist lands a body punch.
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redfist's elbow.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside that Redfist shrugs off.
Redfist has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Redfist controls the action.
Spiteri avoiding damage as Redfist throws knees to the body.
Redfist avoids the elbow strike from Spiteri, against the ropes.
Redfist lands a nice shot to the body.
Spiteri lands a right hand.
Redfist lands a shot to the body.
Spiteri looks winded!
Spiteri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Redfist tries to land knees in the clinch but Spiteri avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Redfist controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Spiteri managing to block the knees to the body from Redfist.
Redfist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spiteri lands with a right to the head.
Redfist missing with knees to the body.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redfist working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Redfist.
Redfist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redfist tries to land knees in the clinch but Spiteri avoids the damage to the body.
Redfist blocks an elbow strike.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spiteri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch on the inside from Spiteri fails to land.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Redfist controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redfist.
A right handed body shot lands from Redfist.
Redfist misses with a body punch.
Redfist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Redfist. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redfist lands a left hand.
Redfist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spiteri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redfist takes a shot to the head.
Spiteri has a couple of punches blocked by Redfist.
#BC#
Redfist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Redfist just misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri slips a jab and a cross from Redfist.
Redfist has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a kick to the body.
A combination from Spiteri does no damage.
Redfist appears to be looking for a big counter.
Spiteri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Redfist keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sortek Redfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redfist lands a jab.
Redfist throws an overhand right that lands on Spiteri's shoulder, as Spiteri tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlotos Spiteri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sortek Redfist's cut.
That's time! Redfist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Redfist scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Redfist.
Nice defenses there by Redfist.
Redfist moves out of range of the strikes.
Redfist throws an overhand right that lands on Spiteri's shoulder, as Spiteri tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Spiteri.
Redfist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spiteri.
Spiteri blocks a head kick by Redfist.
It seemed like Spiteri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spiteri thows a body kick. Redfist tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spiteri.
Redfist lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spiteri misses with a body shot.
Redfist lunges at Spiteri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spiteri's hand. #CL2#
Spiteri moves into the clinch.
Carlotos Spiteri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Redfist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spiteri blocks a body shot from Redfist.
Redfist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spiteri is defending well for now.
Redfist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redfist misses with a knee strike.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spiteri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redfist takes an elbow to the temple.
Spiteri tries to work over Redfist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redfist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redfist lands a good knee to the midsection. Spiteri won't want to take too many of those.
Spiteri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spiteri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Redfist controls the action.
Spiteri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Spiteri fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redfist. #T2#
Spiteri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redfist.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Spiteri.
Redfist is trying to break the clinch but Spiteri is controlling him.
Spiteri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spiteri swings wildly with an uppercut but Redfist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redfist trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spiteri.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spiteri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri tries to work over Redfist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redfist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Redfist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spiteri is defending well for now.
Spiteri managing to block the knees to the body from Redfist.
Spiteri lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Redfist landing knees to the head.
Redfist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri lands an elbow that stopped Redfist in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Sortek Redfist's cut is getting worse.
A right hand to the body from Redfist.
Redfist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spiteri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Redfist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spiteri throws a hook but Redfist blocks it.
Redfist scores with a nice head shot.
Redfist lands a high kick!
Spiteri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Spiteri rushes Redfist and presses him up against the ropes.
Redfist tries to land knees in the clinch but Spiteri avoids the damage to the body.
Spiteri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Spiteri.
#T4#
Spiteri lands an elbow just above Redfist 's eye.
A body shot lands from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Redfist or not.
A right hand to the body from Spiteri.
Spiteri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Redfist controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a damaging elbow.
Spiteri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#Sortek Redfist's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Redfist takes an elbow to the forehead.
Spiteri works on Redfist's body with a couple of short punches.
Redfist blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Spiteri.
Redfist throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Redfist.
Spiteri lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sortek Redfist's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Spiteri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Redfist.
Redfist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redfist tries to land a leg kick but Spiteri saw it coming and moves away.
Redfist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redfist is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Redfist moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sortek Redfist is winning the standup battle so far.
Spiteri lands with a hook. Redfist tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redfist.
Redfist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spiteri.
Spiteri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spiteri cracks Redfist with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spiteri cracks Redfist with an open hand slap.#ROC2#Redfist is rocked!#T1#
Redfist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spiteri.
Oh Redfist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Redfist throws a head kick but Spiteri moves out of range.
Spiteri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Redfist seems to have got his legs back now.
Redfist tests Spiteri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redfist displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redfist avoids the body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri is looking to land body kicks.
Redfist throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Spiteri misses the target.
Redfist tests Spiteri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spiteri. Redfist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redfist appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Redfist misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spiteri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sortek Redfist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Spiteri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Redfist blocks the body kick.
Redfist connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spiteri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Spiteri has managed to clinch.
Redfist trying to land knees to the body.
Spiteri lands a right hand.
Redfist missing with knees to the body.
Redfist throws a head punch that misses.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside that Redfist shrugs off.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spiteri prevents a body shot from Redfist.
Spiteri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Redfist misses with a punch to the body.
Redfist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Spiteri.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Redfist controls the action.
Redfist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spiteri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Redfist backwards.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Jeez, Sortek Redfist's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spiteri. #KD2#
Spiteri knocks Redfist to the floor with a big elbow! Not sure whether that caught him more off guard or if he's really hurt. He's beaten the count so we'll continue the fight.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sortek Redfist's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carlotos Spiteri!
A less than humble Carlotos Spiteri misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Sortek Redfist stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win or you learn.'. |
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SYN K-1 5/7
Date: May 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Spiteri blocks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Spiteri tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spiteri, as that shot connected.
Spiteri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Spiteri moves out of range as Juttu strikes.
Spiteri looks to land a left hand but Juttu moved out of range nicely.
Spiteri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Juttu lands a slapping body shot.
Juttu throws a low kick but Spiteri avoids it.
Juttu misses with an uppercut.
Juttu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spiteri was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spiteri lands a right hook to the body.
Juttu misses with a shot to the body
letting Spiteri counter with a right hand.
Juttu throws a right hand that misses
and Spiteri counters with a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Juttu looks to throw the jab but Spiteri is out of range.
Juttu connects with a looping right hand.
Spiteri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Juttu misses with a kick to the body
enabling Spiteri to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Spiteri blocks the low kick.
Ruma Juttu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juttu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spiteri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Juttu slips a straight right by Spiteri.
Juttu lands a nice looking body kick.#KD2#
Juttu staggers Spiteri with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Spiteri looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#CUT2#It looks like Carlotos Spiteri has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spiteri on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Juttu with the inside leg kick.
Spiteri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Juttu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spiteri looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spiteri. Juttu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juttu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spiteri throws a lazy right hand but Juttu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Juttu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Juttu blocks a body shot from Spiteri. #T2#
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
Juttu throws a punch but it's blocked by Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Juttu.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juttu is leaning against Spiteri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spiteri throws a head punch that misses.
Spiteri misses with an elbow over the top.
Juttu has a couple of punches blocked by Spiteri.
Juttu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Juttu throws a head punch that misses.
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juttu's elbow.
Spiteri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Juttu working aggressively here.
Spiteri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Juttu prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri is working Juttu over against the ropes.
Spiteri works on Juttu's body with a couple of short punches.
Juttu looks winded!
Spiteri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juttu lands a hook that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Spiteri tries a body shot but Juttu blocks it.
Juttu throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juttu's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juttu.
Juttu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juttu.
Spiteri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Juttu controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Spiteri - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Spiteri.
Juttu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spiteri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Juttu throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juttu.
Juttu blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri is working Juttu over against the ropes.
Spiteri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiteri lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spiteri. #T4#
Spiteri digs a right hand into Juttu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Juttu's gas tank.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside that Juttu shrugs off.
Spiteri lands with a light punch inside.
Spiteri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Juttus head.
Spiteri lands a left hand.
Spiteri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Juttu or not.
Spiteri lands a shot to the body.
Spiteri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spiteri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Juttus head.
Spiteri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spiteri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Juttu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spiteri scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside that Juttu shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Ruma Juttu has been cut.
Spiteri lands with a left to the head.
Spiteri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Spiteri tries a body shot but Juttu blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Spiteri.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Ruma Juttu should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
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#
Spiteri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Juttu misses with a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Juttu
and Spiteri counters with a low kick, right behind Juttu 's knee.
Juttu has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Spiteri thuds a left hand into Juttu's body.
Spiteri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Juttu is rocked!
Juttu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spiteri lands a jab to Juttu's midsection.
Spiteri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Juttu.
Juttu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Carlotos Spiteri is winning the standup battle so far.
Juttu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spiteri counters with a nice uppercut.
Juttu is still on wobbly legs! Can Spiteri finish him?
Juttu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Spiteri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Juttu.
Juttu seems to have recovered his senses.
Good leg kick by Spiteri.
Juttu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Juttu is breathing heavily.
Spiteri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Juttu stalks Spiteri and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spiteri's face. Spiteri staggers backwards, shaken.
Spiteri is looking to clinch.
Spiteri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spiteri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spiteri moves out of range of the strikes.
Spiteri is looking to counter punch.
Juttu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spiteri momentarily.
Spiteri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spiteri lands a leg kick that knocks Juttu off balance momentarily.
Spiteri throws a body kick that misses
and Juttu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spiteri thinking.
Juttu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spiteri's sensitive parts.
Donk. Spiteri catches Juttu right on the button with a cross.
Spiteri tries to work over Juttu's front leg with a kick but Juttu checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spiteri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Juttu misses with a leg kick.
Spiteri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juttu throws a looping overhand right but Spiteri ducks down to avoid it.
Spiteri checks a leg kick.
Spiteri quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Spiteri throws the kick towards the body but Juttu avoids it.
Spiteri takes one on the button.
Juttu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spiteri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Juttu misses with a hook to the body
and Spiteri counters with a body kick that stops Juttu in his tracks momentarily.
A good leg kick by Spiteri.
Spiteri tries to score with a low kick but Juttu moves his leg out of the way.
Juttu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Spiteri avoids a kick to the body.
Spiteri catches Juttu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spiteri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Juttu doesn't seem bothered though.
Juttu throws out a loose jab but Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Juttu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Spiteri clinches with his opponent.
Juttu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri tries to work over Juttu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juttu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spiteri or not.
A short left from Juttu.
Spiteri tries to work over Juttu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spiteri misses with a body punch.
Spiteri is leaning against Juttu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Juttu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spiteri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Spiteri lands a shoulder strike.
Juttu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juttu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juttu throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juttu.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juttu throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Juttu controls the action.
Spiteri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Juttu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juttu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juttu lands with a light punch inside.
Carlotos Spiteri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Spiteri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spiteri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juttu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Juttu blocks an elbow strike.
Juttu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spiteri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juttu misses with a punch on the inside.
Juttu misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juttu misses with the head strike.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juttu's elbow.
Juttu prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juttu misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carlotos Spiteri will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Spiteri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Juttu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Juttu moves away from the strike by Spiteri.
Juttu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Spiteri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Juttu thinking.
Spiteri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Juttu throws a head kick that misses.
Spiteri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Juttu sizes up Spiteri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Juttu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Spiteri counters with a quick kick to the body but Juttu blocks it.
Spiteri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spiteri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Juttu throws a leg kick
and Spiteri counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri misses the jab.
A low kick from Juttu misses
enabling Spiteri to counter with a crisp jab.
Spiteri throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Juttu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spiteri scores with a body shot.
#T1#
That kick from Spiteri tenderised Juttu's leg. Juttu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spiteri throws a body shot but no joy.
Spiteri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Juttu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spiteri is out of range.
Juttu misses with a low kick.
Spiteri throws a quick counter kick to the body but Juttu avoids it.
Juttu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spiteri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Juttu throws a leg kick
and Spiteri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spiteri jabs Juttu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spiteri wants to land a leg kick but Juttu is out of range.
Juttu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spiteri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Juttu connects with a solid leg kick.
Spiteri with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Juttu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spiteri counters with a low kick, right behind Juttu 's knee.
Spiteri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juttu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spiteri counters with a good low kick that Juttu was not able to check.
Spiteri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Juttu tries a head kick but it misses.
Spiteri scoring well with a low kick there.
Juttu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spiteri thinks about countering with a body kick.
Spiteri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Juttu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spiteri blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Spiteri rushes Juttu and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Spiteri lands a nice elbow.
Spiteri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spiteri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juttu can do to turn this around?
Juttu has a couple of punches blocked by Spiteri.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside that Juttu shrugs off.
Spiteri blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Juttu gets through Spiteri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri takes a shot to the head.
Spiteri lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Spiteri.
Juttu lands an uppercut.
Spiteri blocking some punches.
Juttu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juttu.
Juttu misses with a punch to the body.
Juttu working aggressively here.
A short right from Juttu on the inside.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spiteri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spiteri misses with the head strike.
You can see that Juttu has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Juttu misses with the head strike.
Juttu lands a good knee to the midsection. Spiteri won't want to take too many of those.
Spiteri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juttu scores with a shot to the side of Spiteri's head. #T4#
Juttu misses with some punches.
Spiteri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Spiteri fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Juttu.
Juttu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spiteri lands a body punch.
Juttu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spiteri.
Juttu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Juttu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Juttu misses with a body punch.
Juttu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juttu can't find room to land a body shot as Spiteri controls the action.
Spiteri tries a body shot but Juttu blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spiteri.
Juttu blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Juttu.
Juttu misses with a punch on the inside.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri clearly takes 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.#R4#
Good leg kick by Juttu.
Spiteri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Juttu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juttu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Juttu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spiteri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spiteri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spiteri throws a body shot but no joy.
Juttu misses with a leg kick.
Juttu misses with a combination
and Spiteri counters with a low kick, right behind Juttu 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri ducks under a wild hook from Juttu.
Spiteri is looking to counter punch.
Spiteri lands a jab to Juttu's midsection.
Juttu throws a shot to the body.
Spiteri thumps Juttu with a low kick.#T1#
Spiteri connects with a solid leg kick.
Spiteri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Juttu moves out of range of the body kick.
Juttu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spiteri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Juttu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Spiteri blocks it well.
Juttu throws a front kick that sends Spiteri stumbling back into the ropes.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Spiteri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Juttu tries to land a leg kick but Spiteri saw it coming and moves away.
Juttu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Juttu motions for Spiteri to come forward. Juttu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spiteri throws a jab when Juttu was well out of range.
Juttu tries to bum rush Spiteri with a series of wild strikes but Spiteri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It appears Spiteri was looking to counter with a kick there.
Juttu blocks a leg kick.
Juttu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Juttu throws a big shot that misses.
Spiteri thinks about countering with a body kick.
Spiteri scores with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spiteri.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juttu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spiteri.
Juttu catches Spiteri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Juttu cracks Spiteri with an open hand slap.
Spiteri feints and then cracks Juttu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Juttu down. #CL#
Spiteri rushes Juttu and presses him up against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Juttu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Spiteri throws an elbow but misses.
Spiteri tries a body shot but Juttu blocks it.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juttu blocks an uppercut.
Spiteri digs a right hand into Juttu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Juttu's gas tank. #T3#
Spiteri scores with a shot to the side of Juttu's head.
Spiteri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside that Juttu shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juttu.
Juttu lands with a left to the head.
Juttu swings wildly with an uppercut but Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juttu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juttu working aggressively here.
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juttu's elbow.
Juttu tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spiteri lands a right hand.
Juttu blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a body punch.
Spiteri blocks an uppercut.
Juttu pushes Spiteri back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Spiteri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juttu lands with a left to the head.
Spiteri blocking some punches.
Spiteri throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Juttu controls his hands.
Juttu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Juttu.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Juttu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Juttu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Juttu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spiteri prevents a body shot from Juttu.
Still in the clinch, Juttu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Juttu scores with a shoulder strike.
Juttu throws a head punch that misses.
Juttu scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Spiteri is rocked!
Nice body punch from Juttu.
Oh Spiteri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Juttu is leaning against Spiteri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Juttu lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Juttu.
Juttu creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Spiteri crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Spiteri face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Juttu takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ruma Juttu!
Ruma Juttu is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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#R1#
Spiteri takes one to the chin there.
A low kick from Jeudy misses
and Jeudy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeudy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jeudy ducks under a wild hook from Spiteri.
Jeudy throws a hook but Spiteri blocks it.
Spiteri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spiteri throws a leg kick but Jeudy moved away.
Jeudy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spiteri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jeudy.
Spiteri scoring well with a low kick there.
Spiteri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jeudy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spiteri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeudy moves away.
Jeudy slips a jab from Spiteri.
Patrick Jeudy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeudy connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Spiteri.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeudy blocks a leg kick.
Jeudy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot by Jeudy.
Spiteri misses with a low kick.
Jeudy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeudy wants to clinch.
Spiteri tries a quick counter leg kick but Jeudy is wise to it.#T1#
Spiteri throws a hook to the side of Jeudy's head but Jeudy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jeudy throws an off balance right hand
and Spiteri counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Patrick Jeudy has been cut.
Jeudy misses with a hook
enabling Spiteri to counter with a crisp jab.
Spiteri checks a low kick from Jeudy.
Jeudy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jeudy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Jeudy with the inside leg kick.
Jeudy fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from Jeudy misses
and Spiteri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jeudy.
Spiteri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jeudy throws the kick towards the body but Spiteri avoids it.
Spiteri avoids the body shot from Jeudy.
Spiteri is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jeudy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jeudy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Jeudy throws a body punch but Spiteri moves out of range.
Jeudy tests Spiteri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeudy scoring well with a low kick there.
Spiteri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jeudy is able to avoid easily.
A swing and a miss from Jeudy.
Spiteri lands with a nice body kick.
Spiteri misses the jab.
A jab from Jeudy does it's job there.
Jeudy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spiteri misses with a looping right.
Jeudy misses with a series of wild punches.
Jeudy throws a jab but it's blocked by Spiteri.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jeudy.
Jeudy throws a jab but it's blocked by Spiteri.
Jeudy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spiteri appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Spiteri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jeudy throws out the jab.
Spiteri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice cross by Spiteri.
Spiteri takes a swing at Jeudy's ribcage but misses.
A low kick lands for Spiteri.
Jeudy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spiteri checks it well.
Spiteri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jeudy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spiteri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Jeudy.
Jeudy swings for the body but Spiteri moves out of range.
Jeudy misses with a looping right.
Jeudy wants to land a leg kick but Spiteri is out of range.
Jeudy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spiteri now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jeudy lands with a good body shot.
Jeudy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jeudy is looking to chop away at Spiteri's legs. #T4#
No joy there for Jeudy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jeudy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Spiteri misses.
Spiteri misses the shot to the body.
Jeudy throwing a counter right hand but Spiteri manages to avoid it.
Jeudy clobbers Spiteri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeudy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jeudy misses with a left hand
and Spiteri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jeudy throws a right hand that misses
and Spiteri counters with a nice kick to the body.
Spiteri misses the shot to the body.
Spiteri tests Jeudy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spiteri checks a leg kick.
Jeudy misses with a hook
and Spiteri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jeudy misses with a body kick.
Jeudy throws a lazy uppercut
and Spiteri counters with a solid body kick.
Jeudy lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeudy throws a head kick but Spiteri moves out of range.
Spiteri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Patrick Jeudy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick Jeudy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jeudy throws an off balance right hand
and Spiteri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jeudy's corner calls for a 1-2. Jeudy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Patrick Jeudy is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick lands for Spiteri.
Jeudy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Jeudy misses.
And Spiteri responds with a good body kick, but Jeudy manages to step out the way in time.
Jeudy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spiteri's sensitive parts.
Spiteri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jeudy throws a leg kick but Spiteri moved away.
Jeudy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spiteri.
Spiteri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jeudy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#Patrick Jeudy's cut is getting worse.
Jeudy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeudy scores with a hook.
Spiteri defending well as Jeudy loads up on a big left hand.
Spiteri wants to land a leg kick but Jeudy is out of range.
Spiteri looks to land a right hand but Jeudy moved out of range.
Jeudy blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Jeudy looks to land a body kick but Spiteri moved away.
A big right from Jeudy misses.
Jeudy throws a shot from downtown. Spiteri moves away and avoids it.
Spiteri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jeudy.
The crowd cheers as Jeudy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spiteri doesn't seem phased though.
Spiteri scores with the left hand. Jeudy knows he should have avoided that one.
Spiteri blocks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Jeudy misses its intended target.
Spiteri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jeudy.
Jeudy throws a leg kick but Spiteri moved away.
Spiteri misses with a wild combination.
Spiteri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jeudy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spiteri throws a front kick aimed at Jeudy's knee but Jeudy avoids it well. #T2#
Jeudy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spiteri.
Spiteri is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jeudy throws a sloppy body shot
and Spiteri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeudy misses with a body shot.
Spiteri throws a counter combo.
Spiteri delivers a nice body kick.
Spiteri looks for the body kick but Jeudy saw that one coming.
Jeudy misses with a looping left.
Jeudy missing with a left hand there. Spiteri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jeudy misses with a kick to the body
and Spiteri counters with an outside leg kick.
Spiteri misses with a wild body shot.
Jeudy looks to land a left hand but Spiteri moved out of range nicely.
Jeudy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jeudy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spiteri. Spiteri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spiteri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jeudy swings for the body but Spiteri moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jeudy.
And Spiteri responds with a good body kick, but Jeudy manages to step out the way in time.
Spiteri throws a leg kick but Jeudy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jeudy tried to counter with a leg kick but Spiteri avoided it.#T3#
Spiteri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spiteri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jeudy.
Spiteri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeudy.
Jeudy misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Spiteri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jeudy throws a hook to the side of Spiteri's head but Spiteri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jeudy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spiteri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick lands for Spiteri.
Jeudy throws the left hand but Spiteri avoids the punch easily.
Jeudy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Spiteri sizes up Jeudy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#Patrick Jeudy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jeudy throws a shot from downtown. Spiteri moves away and avoids it.
Jeudy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spiteri's head backwards.
Spiteri throws a body kick that misses.
Jeudy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jeudy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spiteri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Jeudy clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Jeudy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spiteri has him pressed against the ropes.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jeudy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spiteri tries to work over Jeudy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jeudy blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Jeudy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spiteri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jeudy backwards.
Spiteri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a nice uppercut.
Spiteri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jeudy takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Patrick Jeudy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Spiteri lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a nice elbow.
Spiteri misses with an elbow strike.
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jeudy's elbow.
Jeudy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeudy blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carlotos Spiteri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Patrick Jeudy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3##CL2#
Jeudy gets tackled into the ropes by Spiteri. Spiteri maintains the clinch.
Spiteri has Jeudy pressed against the ropes, preventing Jeudy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jeudy misses with the head strike.
Spiteri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Spiteri.
A short body shot lands from Spiteri as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jeudy.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Jeudy controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spiteri.
Spiteri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spiteri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spiteri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spiteri lands a right hand.
Spiteri lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Patrick Jeudy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carlotos Spiteri!
Carlotos Spiteri is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Carlotos Spiteri 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. |
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Event:
SYN K-1 ĺ…
Date: Feb 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Spiteri lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Spiteri gets a clinch.
Spiteri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Penn Jr or not. #BC#
Penn Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Penn Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spiteri blocks a head kick by Penn Jr.
Penn Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Penn Jr throws a head kick but Spiteri moves out of range.
Penn Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Spiteri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spiteri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spiteri sizes up Penn Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Penn Jr ducks under a wild hook from Spiteri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spiteri connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Penn Jr's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Penn Jr - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
After the fight, Carlotos Spiteri was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SYN K-1 三
Date: Jan 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Spiteri just misses with a punch to the body.
Juttu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spiteri takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Juttu feints and then cracks Spiteri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spiteri down.
Spiteri misses with a body kick.
Juttu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Juttu throws a push kick but Spiteri slaps the foot to one side.
Juttu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spiteri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Juttu scores with a nice body kick.
Spiteri is breathing heavily.
Spiteri takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Juttu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juttu is looking to land body kicks.
Juttu with a nice calf kick.
Spiteri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Juttu fakes the leg kick and cracks Spiteri in the body. #T1#
Juttu thumps Spiteri with a low kick.
Juttu thuds his shin into the meat of Spiteri's side.
Juttu thows a body kick. Spiteri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Juttu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spiteri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Juttu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spiteri scrambles back to his feet.
Spiteri tries to clinch there but Juttu circles away.
Juttu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Juttu.
#KD2#
Juttu connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Spiteri onto his butt! Spiteri bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spiteri. Juttu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juttu looks for the body kick but Spiteri saw that one coming.
Juttu avoids the body shot from Spiteri.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Juttu! But no joy.
Spiteri throws a body punch but Juttu moves out of range.
Juttu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Juttu lands a nice looking body kick.
Juttu feints and then cracks Spiteri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spiteri down. #T2#
Spiteri glances at the clock... BAM! Juttu nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Spiteri crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Spiteri is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ruma Juttu!
Ruma Juttu is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
SYN K-1 一
Date: Jan 15, 2021 |
Oson Bon really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 253.7, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Carlotos Spiteri was cancelled.
So, the belt remains unclaimed. Very disappointing for everyone involved! |
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Event:
ETERNITY 25 - KT World Series
Date: Dec 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Spiteri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spiteri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redfist connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spiteri scrambles back to his feet.
Redfist scores with a leg kick.
Spiteri circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spiteri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redfist lands a head shot.
A clash of legs there as Spiteri blocks the low kick.
It looked like Spiteri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Redfist tests Spiteri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spiteri lands a lovely overhand right.
Redfist misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Redfist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redfist swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spiteri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Redfist scores with a hook.
Spiteri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Redfist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spiteri throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Spiteri looks to land a right hand but Redfist moved out of range.
Spiteri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redfist connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Redfist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Redfist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spiteri was well out of range. Poor timing from Redfist.
Redfist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spiteri circles away quickly and effectively.
Redfist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spiteri. Spiteri obviously looking to wear him down.
Redfist tries to clinch but Spiteri is having none of it.
Redfist thumps Spiteri with a low kick.
Redfist throws a hook to the side of Spiteri's head but Spiteri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redfist cracks Spiteri with a good jab.
Redfist throws a leg kick but Spiteri checks it.
Redfist misses with a right hand
and Redfist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spiteri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redfist.
Redfist jabs at Spiteri's body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri jabs Redfist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Redfist connects with the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Redfist misses the target. #CL#
Spiteri instigates a clinch.
Redfist takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Sortek Redfist has been cut.
Good body shot from Spiteri.
Redfist working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Spiteri.
Spiteri working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spiteri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spiteri pushes Redfist back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spiteri scores with a shot to the side of Redfist's head.
Spiteri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Spiteri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Redfist looks winded!
Nice elbow from Spiteri.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redfist working aggressively here.
Spiteri lands an uppercut.
Spiteri lands a nice shot to the body.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redfist scores with a shot to the side of Spiteri's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carlotos Spiteri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sortek Redfist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Redfist throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Redfist swings widly with a right hand
enabling Spiteri to counter with a crisp jab.
Redfist throws a poor cross that misses
and Spiteri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spiteri on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Spiteri defending well as Redfist loads up on a big left hand.
Spiteri is looking to counter punch.
Redfist keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spiteri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redfist.
Redfist avoids the body shot from Spiteri.
Redfist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Spiteri misses the target.
Spiteri moves out of range as Redfist strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spiteri. Redfist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redfist looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Redfist rushes Spiteri and presses him up against the ropes.
Redfist tries a knee to the head but Spiteri blocks it.
Spiteri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Spiteri tries to work over Redfist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Redfist misses with some punches.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Redfist avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
Redfist tries a knee to the head but Spiteri blocks it.
Spiteri misses with an elbow over the top.
Spiteri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Redfist's defenses.
Redfist with a knee to the head.
Spiteri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redfist misses with a knee to the head.
Redfist throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spiteri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Redfist avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
Spiteri tries to work over Redfist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redfist has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Spiteri seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Redfist can turn it around.
Spiteri pushes Redfist back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spiteri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short left from Spiteri.
Redfist prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
Redfist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Redfist controls his hands.
Spiteri lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Sortek Redfist's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside. #ROC#Redfist is rocked!#T2#
Spiteri tries to work over Redfist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redfist is still on wobbly legs! Can Spiteri finish him?
Spiteri scores with a hook to the body.
Redfist is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a nice uppercut.
Spiteri breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Redfist with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Redfist looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Redfist get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
Carlotos Spiteri was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
EK 21_Trial By Combat
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiteri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spiteri takes one on the button.
Durand scores with a body shot.
Spiteri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with a slapping leg kick.
Durand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spiteri was well out of range. Poor timing from Durand.
Spiteri lands a nice looking body kick.
Durand connects with a solid leg kick.
Durand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spiteri misses with a straight right.
Spiteri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durand. That did some damage!
Spiteri connects with a body shot that sends Durand's belly button to the back.
Durand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spiteri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacques Durand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spiteri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Durand throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Spiteri misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Durand releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Durand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spiteri takes one to the chin there.
Spiteri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durand. Durand obviously looking to wear him down.
Durand has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Durand thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spiteri if he has to take too many more of those.
Durand scoring well with a low kick there.
Durand throws a low kick but Spiteri moves out of range easily.
Spiteri half committed to a counter leg kick.
Durand scores with a jab to the jaw.
Durand uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spiteri has time to react.
Durand thuds his right hand into Spiteri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durand attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spiteri looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.#T2#
Durand blocks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spiteri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Durand counters with a slapping leg kick.
Durand takes one on the button.#CL#
Spiteri rushes Durand and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Durand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Durand lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Spiteri.
Durand misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spiteri cracks Durand with a nice body shot.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri takes an elbow to the forehead.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Spiteri lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Durand.
Durand lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Durand throws a body shot but no joy.
Spiteri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Durand manages to circle out of the way.
Spiteri seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Spiteri misses with a few strikes there.
Spiteri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durand avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sloppy strikes from Spiteri. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durand! But no joy.
Durand digs a good hook to Spiteri's body.
Durand throws a jab when Spiteri was well out of range.
Spiteri clobbers Durand with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Durand.
Spiteri misses with a straight right.
Durand checks a leg kick.
Durand cracks Spiteri with an open hand slap.#T1#
Durand throws a head kick but Spiteri moves out of range.
Durand lands with a right hand.
Jacques Durand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Spiteri misses its intended target.
Durand steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Durand scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand. Spiteri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spiteri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spiteri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Durand makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Durand throws a series of punches but Spiteri avoids them all with ease.
Durand plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Durand moves out of range as Spiteri throws a body kick.
Spiteri throws a right hand that misses
and Durand counters with an outside leg kick.
Spiteri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Durand misses the shot to the body.
Spiteri jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Durand connects with a jab.
Durand is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spiteri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durand throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spiteri counters with a low kick, right behind Durand 's knee.
Spiteri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Durand changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spiteri throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durand closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Durand works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spiteri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durand is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Durand thows a leg kick but Spiteri checks it
and Spiteri makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Durand really felt that one!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Spiteri slips a jab from Durand.
Spiteri walks into a left hand.
Durand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spiteri misses with a hook. Durand ducked under it nicely.
Durand wants to counter with a clinch but Spiteri pushes him away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durand. That's going to slow Spiteri down.
Good leg kick by Spiteri.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durand.
Spiteri throws a lazy right hand but Durand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand moves out of range as Spiteri throws a body kick.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick
and Durand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Durand gets a clinch.
Durand looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Spiteri has Durand pressed against the ropes, preventing Durand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1##BC2#
Durand breaks from the clinch.
Durand connects with a crisp jab.
Spiteri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Durand counters with a low kick, right behind Spiteri 's knee.
Durand tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spiteri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spiteri went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Durand is looking to land body kicks.
Durand misses with a body shot.
Durand throws a leg kick but Spiteri moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Spiteri misses the target.
Spiteri misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spiteri thinking.
Durand avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spiteri blocks a head kick by Durand.
#T2#
Durand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Durand swinging wildly here.
Spiteri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durand connects with an inside leg kick.
Spiteri throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spiteri misses with a body punch
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Durand moves forwards but Spiteri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Durand with the inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Durand lands a glancing blow to the side of Spiteri's head.
Spiteri throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spiteri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body kick from Durand.
A combination from Spiteri does no damage.
Spiteri with a nice calf kick.
Durand blocks a jab.
Durand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spiteri.
Durand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri moves out of range of the leg kick from Durand.
Spiteri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spiteri misses with a body kick.
Durand moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spiteri has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Durand.#T1#
Spiteri tries to clinch but Durand moves away
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand wants to clinch up but Spiteri keeps it at a distance.
A low kick from Durand is predictable there
letting Spiteri counter with a right hand.
Spiteri steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durand. That one must have hurt.
Durand is looking to clinch.
A lazy body kick from Durand
and Spiteri counters with a nice low kick that buckles Durand's knee momentarily.
Spiteri takes one on the button.
Durand delivers a nice body kick.
Durand pushes Spiteri away with a front kick.
Spiteri lands an overhand right.
Durand changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Durand throws a leg kick
and Spiteri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiteri moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick.
Spiteri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand.
Spiteri throws the kick towards the body but Durand avoids it.
A jab from Durand finds it's way through Spiteri's defenses.
Spiteri moves out of range of the body kick.
Spiteri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durand throws a body punch but Spiteri moves out of range.
Spiteri is looking to counter with a body kick.
Spiteri moves away from the strike by Durand.
Spiteri lands with a good body shot.
Spiteri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spiteri throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Durand looks to land a combination but Spiteri avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Durand throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Durand on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Durand misses with a lunging right hand
and Spiteri counters with a leg kick.
Spiteri slips a straight right by Durand.
Spiteri throwing a counter right hand but Durand manages to avoid it.
Spiteri misses the shot to the body.
Durand misses with a left hand
and Spiteri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Durand gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Spiteri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spiteri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri looks to land a combination but Durand avoids it well.
Durand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spiteri throws out the jab.
Durand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spiteri manages to avoid it.#T1#
Durand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spiteri tries to bum rush Durand with a series of wild strikes but Durand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durand throws an off balance right hand
and Spiteri counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Durand clinches up against the ropes.
Spiteri blocks a body shot from Durand.
Carlotos Spiteri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spiteri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Spiteri will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A shot in the inside from Durand.
Spiteri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Durand swings wildly with an uppercut but Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spiteri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Durand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spiteri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durand blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Durand tries a body shot but Spiteri blocks it.
#T2#
Spiteri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Durand is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand gets through Spiteri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durand blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spiteri.
Spiteri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Durand's defenses.
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spiteri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Spiteri.
Durand takes an elbow to the temple.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spiteri lands a shoulder strike.
Spiteri lands a body punch.
Spiteri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Durand.
Spiteri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Spiteri as the two fighters clinch.
Spiteri lands with a short shot to the head.
Durand takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlotos Spiteri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Durand has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jacques Durand 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:
EK 18
Date: Oct 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Knox clinches up against the ropes.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox is working Spiteri over against the ropes.
Spiteri scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox is working Spiteri over against the ropes.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Knox is trying to maintain a safe position but Spiteri gets an underhook and turns Knox into the ropes.
Knox tries to stall but Spiteri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maybe Knox would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spiteri is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spiteri.
Spiteri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow. #BC2#
Spiteri breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spiteri lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A swing and a miss from Knox.#T1#
Knox tries to clinch there but Spiteri circles away.
Spiteri only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Knox.
Spiteri moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spiteri finds it's way round the side to connect with Knox's head. #CUT2#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.#CL#
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spiteri, pushing him back against the ropes.
Knox landing knees to the head.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Spiteri avoids it by throwing Knox back against the ropes.
Spiteri lands an elbow that stopped Knox in his tracks for a moment.
Knox dodges an elbow strike from Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spiteri takes a shot to the head.
Spiteri tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spiteri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spiteri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knox.
Spiteri managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
#T2#
Spiteri misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spiteri cracks Knox with a nice body shot.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
I was talking to Knox's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knox lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spiteri works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
#BC2#
Spiteri manages to break the clinch.
Spiteri has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Knox misses with a hook. Spiteri ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spiteri! But no joy.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Knox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Spiteri fails to land.
A short right from Knox.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riley Knox's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Spiteri keeps the fight on the outside.
Spiteri is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knox with a body shot.
Knox throws a hook but Spiteri blocks it.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Spiteri saw that one coming.
Spiteri lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the ropes and back into range.
Spiteri throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox misses the jab.
Spiteri throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Knox blocks a jab.
It looked like Knox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Spiteri scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spiteri.
#KD2#
Spiteri lands a front kick to the face, that drops Knox to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Spiteri.
Knox backing away here, and Spiteri unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1##CL#
Knox moves into range and clinches up with Spiteri.
Spiteri takes a shot to the head.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Spiteri's head.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Spiteri.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Spiteri lands an uppercut.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox blocks an elbow strike from Spiteri.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spiteri in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spiteri misses with a body punch.
Spiteri misses with some punches.
Spiteri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox works on Spiteri's body with a couple of short punches.
Riley Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spiteri is breathing heavily.
Knox is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spiteri is defending well for now.
Spiteri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Spiteri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spiteri tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spiteri misses with a body punch.
Knox blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Spiteri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlotos Spiteri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spiteri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Riley Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a right hand that Spiteri ducks under and follows up with a left that Spiteri also avoids with ease.
Spiteri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spiteri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Riley Knox's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spiteri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox moves out of range of the leg kick from Spiteri.
Knox tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spiteri counters with a nice body kick.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri misses with a two punch combination.
Spiteri lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Spiteri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spiteri throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
Spiteri swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
Spiteri throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Spiteri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spiteri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spiteri counters with a nice body shot.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
letting Spiteri counter with a right hand. #T2#
Spiteri slips a jab from Knox.
Spiteri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spiteri.
Spiteri works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Spiteri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
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!
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spiteri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spiteri scores with a leg kick.
Knox tries to clinch but Spiteri moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riley Knox's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Spiteri.
Spiteri looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Spiteri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spiteri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spiteri misses the jab.
Spiteri thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Knox is rocked!
Spiteri cracks Knox with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
Carlotos Spiteri is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Carlotos Spiteri started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
EK15_What's Dead May Never Die
Date: Sep 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiteri throws a right hand that misses
enabling Redfist to counter with a crisp jab.
Redfist lands a jab to the head.
Redfist misses with a straight right.
Redfist throws a sloppy head kick and Spiteri moves out of range easily.
Redfist lands a body shot.
Spiteri lands a right hook to the body.
Redfist throws a body punch but Spiteri moves out of range.
Spiteri scores with a body shot.
Redfist throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Spiteri counter with a right hand.
Redfist misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redfist. Spiteri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spiteri throws out a leg kick but Redfist moves out of range and Spiteri only half commits.
Redfist tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been informed that Redfist 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.
Redfist feints and then cracks Spiteri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spiteri down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redfist looks to throw the jab but Spiteri is out of range. #T1#
Spiteri throws a hook but Redfist avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spiteri checks a leg kick.
Redfist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spiteri manages to avoid it.
Redfist is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spiteri rather than just go for the knockout.
Spiteri throws a shot from downtown. Redfist moves away and avoids it.
Spiteri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spiteri. Redfist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redfist throws an overhand right that lands on Spiteri's shoulder, as Spiteri tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick from Spiteri misses.
Redfist blocks a jab.
Spiteri looks to score with a jab to the body but Redfist is just out of range.
Redfist scores with a jab to the head.
Spiteri misses with a left hand
and Redfist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Redfist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redfist lands the left hand.
Redfist tries a head kick but it misses.
Redfist throws a leg kick but Spiteri moved away.#T2#
Redfist goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Redfist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with an uppercut
and Redfist counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiteri throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Spiteri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spiteri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Redfist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spiteri just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Redfist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spiteri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redfist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redfist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Redfist throws a body kick that misses.
Spiteri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Redfist throws a head kick that Spiteri semi-blocks.
A slow jab from Redfist misses its intended target.
Spiteri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Redfist just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sortek Redfist dominated that round.
That's time! Spiteri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Spiteri throws a lazy right hand but Redfist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redfist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redfist scores with a shot to the body.
Redfist has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Sortek Redfist has been cut.
Spiteri moves away from the strike by Redfist.
Redfist throws a hook but Spiteri blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Spiteri tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Redfist misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Spiteri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spiteri looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sortek Redfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spiteri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Redfist scores with a body shot.
A jab from Spiteri misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spiteri counters with a nice kick to the body.
Redfist's corner calls for a 1-2. Redfist obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Redfist sizes up Spiteri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sortek Redfist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spiteri throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Redfist counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Redfist.
Redfist scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Redfist misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spiteri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spiteri feints and then cracks Redfist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Redfist down.
Spiteri throws the kick towards the body but Redfist avoids it.
Spiteri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Redfist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spiteri throws a body punch but Redfist moves out of range.
Spiteri slips a jab from Redfist.
A little feinted left hand from Spiteri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spiteri looks to land a body kick but Redfist moved away.
Spiteri has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Redfist.
Good exchange - Redfist coming out on top.
Redfist throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Spiteri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redfist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redfist throws a nice looking combination but Spiteri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Redfist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redfist jabs at Spiteri's body.
Redfist lands a nice hook to Spiteri's body. Spiteri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spiteri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redfist manages to avoid it.
Spiteri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Redfist checks a leg kick nicely.
Redfist feints a counter leg kick.
Redfist misses the shot to the body.
Spiteri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Redfist just manages to avoid it.
Spiteri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Redfist scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Redfist scores with a sloppy right hand. Spiteri should have avoided that one.
Redfist checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sortek Redfist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sortek Redfist's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Redfist jabs Spiteri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spiteri misses with a hook. Redfist ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the body from Redfist misses
and Spiteri counters with a low kick, right behind Redfist 's knee.
Redfist tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Spiteri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Redfist checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheers as Spiteri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Redfist doesn't seem phased though.
Redfist throws a right hand that misses
and Spiteri counters with a two punch combo.
Redfist misses with a hook. Spiteri ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot by Spiteri.
Nice defenses there by Redfist.
Redfist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spiteri. That did some damage!
Spiteri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spiteri lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Redfist slips a jab and a cross from Spiteri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redfist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Spiteri slips a straight right by Redfist.
Redfist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spiteri. That did some damage!
Redfist throws a leg kick but Spiteri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Redfist misses with a body shot
and Spiteri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redfist listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab by Redfist.
Redfist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spiteri is able to avoid easily.
Redfist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spiteri.
Redfist is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spiteri misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a really nice looking cross but Redfist seems unphased.
Spiteri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redfist throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Redfist.
Redfist slips under a jab.
Redfist lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Redfist misses
and Spiteri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Redfist shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spiteri thinks about countering with a body kick.
Redfist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spiteri moves away.
Spiteri lands with a hook. Redfist tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Redfist works the jab nicely.
Redfist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spiteri counters with a nice leg kick.
Spiteri scores with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Redfist blocks the low kick.
Spiteri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redfist was well out of range. Poor timing from Spiteri.
Spiteri throws a jab when Redfist was well out of range.
It seemed like Redfist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sortek Redfist's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Redfist throws a body shot but no joy.
Redfist swings for the body but Spiteri moves out of range.
Spiteri throwing a counter right hand but Redfist manages to avoid it.
Spiteri tries to land a leg kick but Redfist saw it coming and moves away.
Spiteri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Redfist connects with the punch.
Spiteri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Redfist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spiteri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Redfist throws a head kick but Spiteri moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfist connects with a jab.
Spiteri throws a body punch but Redfist moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Spiteri.
Redfist misses with a kick to the body
and Spiteri counters with a stiff right hand.
Redfist scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Redfist throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spiteri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spiteri misses with a wild body shot.
Redfist misses with a head kick.
Spiteri throwing a counter right hand but Redfist manages to avoid it.
Redfist misses with a shot to the body
and Spiteri counters with a nice kick to the body.
Spiteri misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice side step and Redfist releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Redfist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Spiteri misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redfist. Spiteri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redfist throws a body shot but no joy.
Redfist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spiteri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spiteri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redfist.
Spiteri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redfist.
Redfist misses with a left hand
and Redfist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Redfist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spiteri throws a body shot but no joy.
Redfist throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spiteri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a hook
and Redfist counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spiteri thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redfist scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redfist.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redfist.
Spiteri misses the jab.
Redfist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spiteri jabs Redfist right on the nose. Redfist blinks but takes it well.
Redfist connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Sortek Redfist will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sortek Redfist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Redfist misses with a series of wild punches.
Redfist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spiteri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redfist swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Redfist throws a leg kick
and Spiteri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spiteri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Redfist's head backwards.#ROC#Redfist is rocked!
Spiteri cracks a nice hook into Redfist's ribs.
Redfist is still on wobbly legs! Can Spiteri finish him?
Redfist misses with a straight right.
Redfist seems to have recovered his senses.
Spiteri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redfist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri misses the body punch
and Redfist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Redfist misses.
Redfist defending well as Spiteri loads up on a big left hand.
Redfist attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Spiteri moves away from the strike by Redfist.
A big left from Redfist misses.
That kick from Redfist tenderised Spiteri's leg. Spiteri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spiteri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redfist avoids the head kick by Spiteri.
Redfist on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A combination from Redfist does no damage.
Carlotos Spiteri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redfist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spiteri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spiteri throws a body shot but no joy.
Redfist tries a head kick but it misses.
Redfist attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spiteri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Redfist manages to circle out of the way.
Spiteri drops his hands momentarily and Redfist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spiteri misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Spiteri misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Spiteri.
Spiteri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#KD#
Spiteri connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Redfist onto his butt! Redfist bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid body kick from Spiteri.
Redfist is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice shot lands for Redfist.
Redfist avoids the body shot from Spiteri.
Redfist is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spiteri with a body shot.
Redfist throws a leg kick
and Spiteri counters with a low kick, right behind Redfist 's knee.
Redfist fails to land with a series of punches.
Donk. Spiteri catches Redfist right on the button with a cross.
Redfist throws a leg kick
and Spiteri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redfist defending well as Spiteri loads up on a big left hand.
Redfist swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlotos Spiteri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redfist 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:47
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:47
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
EK 11_APEX REVOLUTION
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiteri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spiteri dodges the punch combination from Cotto.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cotto.
Cotto lands with an uppercut that bounces Spiteri off the ropes and back into range.
Cotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Spiteri is just out of range.
Spiteri counters with a body kick.
Cotto tried to score with a low kick but Spiteri checks it.
A nice side step and Spiteri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cotto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Spiteri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cotto.
Spiteri wants to counter the offense by Cotto and move into the clinch position.
Cotto misses with a low kick.
Cotto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spiteri on the side of the head.
Cotto moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri misses with a wild body shot.
Cotto lands a head shot.
Cotto throws a body kick that misses
and Spiteri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cotto thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cotto blocks a head kick by Spiteri.
#T1#
Cotto with a nice calf kick.
Cotto throws a hook to the side of Spiteri's head but Spiteri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cotto lands a head kick!
#CL#
Cotto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cotto tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cotto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cotto misses with a punch to the body.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Spiteri avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the ropes.
Spiteri lands with a short shot to the head.
Cotto struggles to land a body shot inside as Spiteri controls his hands.
Spiteri prevents a body shot from Cotto.
A short body shot lands from Cotto as the two fighters clinch.
Spiteri lands a nice uppercut.
Cotto tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Spiteri avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the ropes.
Spiteri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cotto can't find room to land a body shot as Spiteri controls the action.
Cotto struggles to land a body shot inside as Spiteri controls his hands.
Spiteri prevents a body shot from Cotto. #T2#
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spiteri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spiteri.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Cotto tries a body shot but Spiteri blocks it.
Spiteri misses with some punches.
Cotto misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri prevents a body shot from Cotto.
Spiteri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Spiteri prevents a body shot from Cotto.
Spiteri tries to work over Cotto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cotto lands a nice uppercut.
Spiteri scores with a shot to the side of Cotto's head.
Spiteri blocks a body shot from Cotto.
Spiteri lands with a light punch inside.
Cotto digs a right hand underneath Spiteri's ribcage. Spiteri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cotto takes an elbow to the temple.
Spiteri presses Cotto against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cotto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spiteri's elbow. #BC#
Cotto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Spiteri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Cotto backs off Spiteri throws a huge counter combo but Cotto manages to avoid it all.
Cotto takes one to the side of the head.
Miguel Cotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spiteri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cotto tries a low kick but Spiteri avoids it.
Spiteri throws a hook but Cotto blocks it.
Spiteri scores with a body shot.
Cotto looks for the body kick but Spiteri saw that one coming.
Spiteri throws out a counter right but Cotto avoids it with no problem.
Cotto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cotto lands with a slapping head kick.
Cotto tries a head kick but it misses.
Spiteri moves out of range of the leg kick from Cotto.
Cotto misses with a leg kick
and Spiteri counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Cotto misses #KD2#
and Spiteri counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Cotto on his ass! Cotto wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto throws a jab when Spiteri was well out of range.#T4#
Spiteri checks a leg kick nicely.
Cotto with the inside leg kick.
Spiteri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cotto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spiteri.
Cotto misses with an uppercut
and Spiteri counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Cotto is rocked!
Cotto misses with a leg kick
and Spiteri counters with a right hand from hell and Cotto is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlotos Spiteri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
EK 6_TRANSCENDENCE
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brent uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spiteri.
Brent throws a hook to the side of Spiteri's head but Spiteri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spiteri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like David Brent has been cut.
Brent misses with a low kick.
Spiteri throws a one two combo.
Spiteri throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brent lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Spiteri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brent tries to score with a low kick but Spiteri moves his leg out of the way.
Spiteri scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri misses with a wild body shot.
Brent misses with a hook.#T1#
Brent blocks a low kick nicely.
Brent scores with a jab. Spiteri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spiteri has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brent throws a sloppy head kick
and Spiteri counters with a nice uppercut.
Brent throws a lazy uppercut
#KD2#
and Spiteri counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Brent to the mat! Spiteri runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Brent is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!#ROC2#Brent is rocked!
Spiteri connects with a quick right hand that sends Brent tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
Carlotos Spiteri tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
ETERNAL HELL
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiteri is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Tay just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Spiteri has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chong Tay!
In his post fight interview, Chong Tay started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Durand vs Peterson
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Bizihwaeile blocks the low kick.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook
and Spiteri counters with a low kick, right behind Bizihwaeile 's knee.
Spiteri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spiteri lands a really nice looking cross but Bizihwaeile seems unphased.
Spiteri tries to move into range but Bizihwaeile moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spiteri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bizihwaeile went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bizihwaeile misses with an uppercut. Spiteri saw that one coming.
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the body
and Spiteri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Fred Bizihwaeile has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Spiteri.
Spiteri tries to counter with a clinch but Bizihwaeile shakes him off and moves away.
Bizihwaeile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at High Power Swingers in the buildup to the fight.
Bizihwaeile swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Spiteri to counter with a crisp jab.
Spiteri avoids the body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Spiteri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spiteri fakes the leg kick and cracks Bizihwaeile in the body. #T1#
Spiteri staying out of range there.
Bizihwaeile scoring well with a low kick there.
Bizihwaeile goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bizihwaeile with a nice cross.
Spiteri tries a low kick but Bizihwaeile avoids it.
Bizihwaeile is looking to counter punch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spiteri! But no joy.
Spiteri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bizihwaeile's head backwards.
Spiteri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile throwing a counter right hand but Spiteri manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bizihwaeile is looking to counter punch.
Fred Bizihwaeile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Bizihwaeile misses its intended target.
Bizihwaeile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spiteri.
Bizihwaeile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spiteri was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spiteri has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Spiteri throws a shot to the body.
#T2#
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up but Spiteri circles away and keeps his distance.
Bizihwaeile uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spiteri.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up.
Bizihwaeile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spiteri.
Bizihwaeile scores with a hook to the body. Spiteri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Bizihwaeile throws a hook but Spiteri avoids it easily.
Spiteri scores with a nice strike.
Bizihwaeile tries a head kick but it misses.
Bizihwaeile lands with a hook. Spiteri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bizihwaeile defending well as Spiteri loads up on a big left hand.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch.
Spiteri lands a glancing blow to the side of Bizihwaeile's head.
Spiteri looks to land a right hand but Bizihwaeile moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Bizihwaeile's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Spiteri scores with a hook.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaeile wants to slow Spiteri down by chopping away at his legs.
Spiteri looks for the body kick but Bizihwaeile saw that one coming.
Spiteri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Spiteri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick lands for Bizihwaeile.
Spiteri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spiteri throws out a counter right but Bizihwaeile avoids it with no problem.
Bizihwaeile looks to throw the jab but Spiteri is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and clinches.
Bizihwaeile takes an elbow to the temple.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spiteri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spiteri tries a body shot but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
#T1##BC2#
Spiteri breaks the clinch.
Bizihwaeile slips a straight right by Spiteri.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses.
Spiteri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bizihwaeile moves to clinch but Spiteri breaks away
and Spiteri counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaeile throws a looping overhand right but Spiteri ducks down to avoid it.
Spiteri feints a counter leg kick.
Spiteri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spiteri avoids the body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile scores with a decent looking hook.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook but Spiteri blocks it.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch but Spiteri is avoiding it.
Spiteri misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook but Spiteri avoids it easily.
Bizihwaeile chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spiteri can pounce on him.
#T2#
Bizihwaeile swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bizihwaeile is looking to land body kicks.
Carlotos Spiteri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bizihwaeile misses with a straight right. #CL#
Bizihwaeile rushes Spiteri and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spiteri.
Bizihwaeile misses with a looping right.
Spiteri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a straight left.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bizihwaeile to counter with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaeile misses with a few strikes there.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Bizihwaeile dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fred Bizihwaeile's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A big left from Bizihwaeile misses.
A swing and a miss from Spiteri.
Spiteri moves away from the strike by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range as Spiteri throws a body kick.
Spiteri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bizihwaeile scores with a spinning back kick!
Bizihwaeile misses with a combination
and Spiteri counters with a stiff right hand.
Bizihwaeile looks to score with a jab to the body but Spiteri is just out of range.
Spiteri wants to counter with a clinch but Bizihwaeile pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Spiteri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spiteri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bizihwaeile looks to land a left hand but Spiteri moved out of range nicely.
Spiteri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook
enabling Spiteri to counter with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaeile scores with a shot to the body.
Spiteri blocks a head kick by Bizihwaeile.
Spiteri ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile slips under a jab.
Bizihwaeile digs a good hook to Spiteri's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bizihwaeile misses the target.
Spiteri now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Bizihwaeile misses.
Spiteri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spiteri moves away from the strike by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bizihwaeile.
Spiteri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bizihwaeile.#T2#
Bizihwaeile throws a shot from downtown. Spiteri moves away and avoids it.
Bizihwaeile scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bizihwaeile thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spiteri thumps Bizihwaeile with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaeile slips the punch.
Spiteri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bizihwaeile moves in looking to clinch but Spiteri pushes him off.
Bizihwaeile has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spiteri.
Spiteri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spiteri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Bizihwaeile showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bizihwaeile has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Bizihwaeile!
A less than humble Fred Bizihwaeile 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:
FRIDAY SHOOTOUT 5
Date: May 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Noel misses with a double jab
and Spiteri makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Noel really felt that one!#CL2#
Noel takes the fight into the clinch.
Noel looking to throw knees to the head but Spiteri is blocking nicely.
Spiteri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spiteri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Noel or not.
Spiteri lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Chubby Noel has been cut.
Spiteri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Spiteri has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Noel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spiteri blocks it with crossed arms.
Spiteri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spiteri presses Noel against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spiteri scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri cracks Noel with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Spiteri lands an elbow just above Noel 's eye.
Spiteri tries a body shot but Noel blocks it.
#T1#
Noel throws an elbow but it misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Spiteri.
Noel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spiteri pushes Noel back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Noel looks winded!
Noel takes an elbow to the temple.
Spiteri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Noel takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Spiteri.
Spiteri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spiteri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#BC#
Spiteri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Noel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spiteri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Noel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noel moves out of range of the body kick from Spiteri.
Noel throws a nice looking combination but Spiteri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Spiteri gets a clinch.
Noel misses with a knee to the head.
Spiteri lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Spiteri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Noel misses with a knee strike.
Spiteri has Noel pushed against the ropes.
Spiteri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Noel backwards. #ROC#
Noel is rocked!
Noel struggles to land a body shot inside as Spiteri controls his hands.
Noel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spiteri's elbow.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Noel controls his hands.
Noel pushes off an throws an elbow but Spiteri leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Noel prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spiteri.
A nice left hand lands by Spiteri.
Noel is still on wobbly legs! Can Spiteri finish him?
Spiteri lands an uppercut.
Spiteri lands a hook that snaps the head of Noel backwards.
Spiteri breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Noel with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Noel looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Noel get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
In his post fight interview, Carlotos Spiteri started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Shut Up and Fight 3
Date: May 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Caesar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Caesar connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Caesar misses.
Caesar lands a jab to Spiteri's midsection.
Caesar misses with a head kick.
Spiteri lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spiteri tries to clinch up.
Spiteri keeps the fight on the outside.
Caesar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spiteri tries to move into range but Caesar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Caesar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Caesar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spiteri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caesar throws a poor cross that misses
and Spiteri counters with a thumping low kick.
Caesar is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Caesar clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spiteri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caesar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spiteri.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caesar missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Caesar breaks from the clinch.
Caesar wants to clinch.
Caesar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Caesar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Caesar misses with a kick to the body.
Spiteri misses with a hook
letting Caesar counter with a right hand.
Caesar throws a body punch but Spiteri moves out of range.
Caesar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
Caesar catches Spiteri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Caesar looks to score with a jab to the body but Spiteri is just out of range.
Spiteri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spiteri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Caesar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spiteri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Caesar connects with a solid leg kick.
Jules Caesar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spiteri has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Caesar.
Caesar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Caesar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Caesar tries to clinch but Spiteri is having none of it.
Caesar throws a lazy right hand but Spiteri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spiteri steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Caesar.
Caesar jabs at Spiteri's body.
Caesar just misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri throws a counter combo.
Caesar looks to land a body kick but Spiteri moved away.
A little jabbing left from Spiteri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jules Caesar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A big right from Spiteri misses.
Caesar misses with a body kick.
Spiteri now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Caesar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spiteri looks for the body kick but Caesar saw that one coming.
Caesar is looking to counter with head kicks.
Spiteri slips a straight right by Caesar.
Spiteri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spiteri stuns Caesar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spiteri throws a leg kick which misses Caesar's front leg but catches the back leg as Caesar tries to avoid it.
Caesar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spiteri missing with a left hand there. Caesar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spiteri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caesar throws a sloppy head kick and Spiteri moves out of range easily.
Spiteri throws the left hand but Caesar avoids the punch easily.
Spiteri has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Caesar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spiteri is out of range and Caesar settles back down.
Spiteri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spiteri throws a looping overhand right but Caesar ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Spiteri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Caesar misses with a jab to the body
#CL2#
and Spiteri counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spiteri.
Spiteri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Caesar lands with a left to the head.
Caesar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Caesar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Caesar misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Caesar.
Spiteri misses with a body punch.
Caesar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Spiteri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caesar scores with a head kick. Spiteri tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Caesar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spiteri can do to turn this around?
Caesar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Caesar fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spiteri tries to score with a low kick but Caesar moves his leg out of the way.
Caesar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Caesar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spiteri was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Caesar lands a jab to the nose.
Caesar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spiteri. Spiteri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Caesar gets a clinch.
Caesar tries a body shot but Spiteri blocks it.
Caesar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Spiteri.
Caesar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Spiteri.
Caesar throws a head punch that misses.
Caesar throws an elbow that misses.
Caesar is trying to break the clinch but Spiteri is controlling him.
A short left from Spiteri.
Caesar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Caesar tries a knee to the head but Spiteri blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Spiteri.
Caesar misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Jules Caesar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Spiteri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jules Caesar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Caesar scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Spiteri closes the distance and pushes Caesar back into the ropes.
Caesar blocks the elbow strike.
Caesar is looking to break free of the clinch but Spiteri has double underhooks.
Caesar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Caesar tries to throw a body punch but Spiteri avoids it by throwing Caesar back against the ropes.
Caesar blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Our sources have told us that Caesar has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Caesar blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caesar tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Caesar.
Caesar lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Caesar blocks an uppercut.
Caesar tries to circle away but Spiteri has him pinned against the ropes.
Spiteri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Caesar.
Jules Caesar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Caesar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carlotos Spiteri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Caesar manages to break the clinch.
Spiteri keeps the fight on the outside.
Spiteri moves out of range of the body kick from Caesar.
Caesar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spiteri momentarily.
Spiteri throws a head kick but Caesar moves out of range.
Caesar misses with a body shot.
Spiteri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spiteri throws a low kick but Caesar avoids it.
Jules Caesar is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Caesar scores with a sloppy right hand. Spiteri should have avoided that one. #CL#
Caesar clinches up with Spiteri and pushes him back against the ropes.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spiteri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spiteri throws a punch but it's blocked by Caesar.
Spiteri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Jules Caesar has been cut.
Spiteri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Caesar fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Caesar.
Spiteri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spiteri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlotos Spiteri.
Well Caesar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jules Caesar!
Post fight, Jules Caesar stared into the camera and said 'Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once'.
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Event:
AKT 17
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Spiteri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spiteri slips a jab from Heydrich.
Heydrich cracks Spiteri with an open hand slap.
Heydrich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spiteri.
Heydrich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spiteri. Spiteri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Heydrich misses with an uppercut.
Spiteri moves away from the strike by Heydrich.
Heydrich swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spiteri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heydrich throws out the jab.
Heydrich clobbers Spiteri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Heydrich misses with a hook to the body
and Spiteri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heydrich misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Spiteri holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Heydrich throws a head punch that misses.
Spiteri blocking some punches.
Spiteri tries to work over Heydrich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heydrich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards. #T1#
Heydrich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spiteri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Heydrich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with the head strike.
Heydrich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spiteris head.
Heydrich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heydrich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spiteri lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heydrich.
Spiteri swings wildly with an uppercut but Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heydrich.
Spiteri told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Heydrich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heydrich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heydrich lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heydrich.
Heydrich pushes Spiteri back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Heydrich avoids the elbow strike from Spiteri, against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiteri has a couple of punches blocked by Heydrich.
Spiteri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heydrich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heydrich misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Heydrich.
Heydrich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Spiteri.
Nice elbow from Spiteri.
Spiteri blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Heydrich.
Spiteri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heydrich backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heydrich.
A short body shot lands from Heydrich as the two fighters clinch.
Spiteri lands a left hand.
#BC#
Heydrich breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heydrich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spiteri counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Heydrich.
Spiteri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heydrich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from Heydrich.
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 Reinhard Heydrich will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Spiteri looks to land a right hand but Heydrich moved out of range.
Reinhard Heydrich is winning the standup battle so far.
Spiteri slips a jab and a cross from Heydrich.
Heydrich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Spiteri misses.
As Spiteri looks to move away, Heydrich throws a big counter combo but Spiteri just gets out of the way.
Heydrich misses with a hook to the body
and Spiteri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Heydrich crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spiteri - the referee stops the clock and Heydrich gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spiteri. Heydrich manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A jab from Spiteri misses.
Heydrich swings widly with a right hand
and Spiteri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heydrich missing with a left hand there. Spiteri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heydrich takes one to the side of the head.
Spiteri just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Spiteri tenderised Heydrich's leg. Heydrich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spiteri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Heydrich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spiteri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reinhard Heydrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A lazy left from Heydrich finds it's target.
Spiteri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heydrich. That did some damage!
Heydrich slips a jab and a cross from Spiteri.
Spiteri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Heydrich throws a front kick that sends Spiteri stumbling back into the ropes.
Heydrich misses with a hook.
Heydrich looks to land a left hand but Spiteri moved out of range nicely.
Nice body kick from Spiteri.
Heydrich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heydrich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spiteri staying out of range there.
Spiteri lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heydrich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spiteri moves away.
Spiteri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Heydrich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Spiteri throws a poor cross that misses
and Heydrich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heydrich is looking to land body kicks.
Spiteri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Heydrich misses the jab.
Spiteri throws out a counter right but Heydrich avoids it with no problem.
Spiteri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Heydrich throws a sloppy head kick and Spiteri moves out of range easily.
Heydrich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Heydrich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spiteri counters with a nice low kick that buckles Heydrich's knee momentarily.
Heydrich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heydrich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heydrich stalks Spiteri and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spiteri's face. Spiteri staggers backwards, shaken.
Heydrich on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heydrich connects with a crisp jab.
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 Reinhard Heydrich will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Spiteri misses with the combination.
Spiteri moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Spiteri drives through and clinches with Heydrich against the ropes.
Spiteri lands a nice shot to the body.
Heydrich misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spiteri.
Heydrich can't find room to land a body shot as Spiteri controls the action.
Reinhard Heydrich has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Spiteri manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich throws the left hand but Spiteri avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Spiteri.
The fighters circling - Spiteri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heydrich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been told by Heydrich's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spiteri ducks under a wild hook from Heydrich.#T1#
A jab lands there for Heydrich.
Heydrich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heydrich scores with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spiteri.
Heydrich looks to throw the jab but Spiteri is out of range.
Heydrich throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Spiteri counters by clinching up.
Heydrich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heydrich gets through Spiteri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spiteri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heydrich backwards.
Spiteri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heydrich backwards.
Heydrich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Heydrich controls his hands.
Heydrich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spiteri working aggressively here.
Heydrich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spiteri throws an elbow that misses.
#T2#
Spiteri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heydrich prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spiteri misses with a punch on the inside.
Spiteri tries a body shot but Heydrich blocks it.
Heydrich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spiteri.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heydrich takes an elbow to the temple.
Spiteri lands a nice shot to the body.
Spiteri lands a shot to the body.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Heydrich controls the action.
Spiteri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spiteri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Spiteri.
Spiteri blocks an uppercut.
Spiteri lands with a left to the head.
Spiteri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heydrich backwards.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Heydrich avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
Spiteri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heydrich or not.
Spiteri lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Spiteri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Heydrich on the side of the head.
Spiteri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heydrich.
It seemed like Spiteri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good shot there by Heydrich.
Heydrich throws a sloppy head kick and Spiteri moves out of range easily.
Heydrich throws a hook but Spiteri avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spiteri! But no joy.
Heydrich doesn't manage to clinch there - Spiteri circles away.
Heydrich scores with the left hand. Spiteri knows he should have avoided that one.
Spiteri lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Spiteri has Heydrich up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Spiteri breaks the clinch.
Spiteri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heydrich manages to avoid it.
Heydrich throws a hook but Spiteri avoids it easily.
Heydrich needs to keep his hands up - Spiteri had a free shot at his head there.
Heydrich looks to land a right hand but Spiteri moved out of range.#T1#
Heydrich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spiteri was well out of range. Poor timing from Heydrich.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heydrich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heydrich is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Heydrich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spiteri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Heydrich loads up on a big right hand but Spiteri slips the punch.
Heydrich tries to clinch up.
Heydrich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heydrich throws a body kick that misses
and Spiteri counters with an outside leg kick.
Heydrich throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Spiteri to counter with a crisp jab.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Heydrich is looking to clinch but Spiteri is avoiding it.
Heydrich lands with a hook. Spiteri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Heydrich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Heydrich does no damage.
Spiteri cracks the inside of Heydrich's front leg.
Heydrich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Heydrich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spiteri misses with a hook. Heydrich ducked under it nicely.
Heydrich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spiteri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook 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!
Heydrich connects with a crisp jab.
Heydrich misses with a body kick.
Spiteri scores with a kick to the midsection.
Spiteri throws a body kick that misses.
Spiteri cracks the inside of Heydrich's front leg.
Heydrich tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Spiteri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Heydrich throws a series of punches but Spiteri moves out of range.
Spiteri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heydrich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spiteri finds it's way round the side to connect with Heydrich's head.
A jab from Heydrich misses.
Spiteri blocks a head kick by Heydrich.
Spiteri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spiteri slips under a jab from Heydrich.
Spiteri only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Heydrich scores with a four punch combination!
Heydrich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spiteri throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri tries to move into range but Heydrich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Heydrich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spiteri manages to avoid it.
Heydrich throws an off balance right hand
and Spiteri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spiteri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heydrich's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heydrich misses with a straight right. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Spiteri. That's going to slow Heydrich down.
Heydrich scores with a jab. Spiteri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Heydrich.
Heydrich connects with a nice looking jab.
Heydrich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spiteri punishes Heydrich's body with a nice straight punch.
Spiteri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spiteri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heydrich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Heydrich throws out a loose jab but Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heydrich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spiteri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spiteri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Heydrich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spiteri.#T2#
Heydrich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Spiteri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Heydrich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spiteri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heydrich.
Heydrich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spiteri can pounce on him.
Heydrich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Spiteri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spiteri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Heydrich is looking to clinch.
Heydrich slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heydrich, as that shot connected.
Heydrich scores with a hook.
Heydrich punishes Spiteri's body with a nice straight punch.
Spiteri avoids the body shot from Heydrich.
Spiteri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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 Reinhard Heydrich.
I think Heydrich has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinhard Heydrich!
Reinhard Heydrich is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Grand Prix Semi FINAL
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Spiteri takes a kick to the side of the head.
Spong lands with a hook. Spiteri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Spiteri is just out of range.
It looked like Spiteri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spiteri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spiteri throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
Spong tries to clinch up.
Spiteri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spiteri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong tried to score with a low kick but Spiteri checks it.
Nice cross by Spong.
Spiteri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spong lands with a hook. Spiteri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Spiteri misses the shot to the body.
A head kick by Spong misses
and Spiteri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#KD2#
Spiteri walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Spong rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Spiteri has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Spiteri misses the shot to the body.
Spiteri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Spong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spiteri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spiteri avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Nice body punch from Spong.
Spong lands with a short shot to the head.
Spiteri lands a nice uppercut.
Spiteri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong crunches a lovely knee into Spiteri's ribcage.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong blocks an elbow strike from Spiteri.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spiteri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spong misses with some punches.
Spong misses with some punches.
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as Spiteri controls the action.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Spong dodges an elbow strike from Spiteri.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Spiteri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Alistair Spong should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Spong throws a good cross that connects.
Spong misses with a hook. Spiteri ducked under it nicely.
Spiteri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Spong throws an off balance right hand
and Spiteri counters with a solid body kick.
Spiteri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Spiteri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Spiteri clips Spong with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Spong a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#CUT#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Spiteri.
Spong looks to land a right hand but Spiteri moved out of range.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Spiteri moves out of range easily.
Spong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Spiteri.
Spiteri thumps Spong with a low kick.
Spiteri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Spiteri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheers as Spiteri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spong doesn't seem phased though.
Spiteri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spong counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Spiteri.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by Spong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spiteri.
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Spiteri lands with a right to the head.
Spiteri lands a body punch.
Spong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Spiteri seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spong can turn it around.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spiteri avoids it.
Spiteri digs a right hand into Spong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spong's gas tank.
Alistair Spong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spong is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spiteri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spiteri tries to land a knee to the head but Spong blocks with his arms.
Spiteri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spong.
Spiteri lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri is stalling here.
A short uppercut from Spiteri.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spiteri.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spiteri throws a series of punches but Spong avoids them all with ease.
Spiteri throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Spong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spiteri throws a head kick but Spong moves out of range.
Spiteri connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong scores with a head kick. Spiteri tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Spiteri misses with a low kick.
Spiteri connects with a body shot that sends Spong's belly button to the back.#T1#
Spiteri misses with an uppercut. Spong saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Spiteri. That snapped Spong's head back.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spiteri cracks Spong with an open hand slap.
Spiteri cracks Spong with a good jab.
Spong with a nice cross.
Spiteri throws a lazy right hand but Spong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body kick there by Spong.
A left lands for Spong.#T2#
Spiteri explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Spiteri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Spong moves into the clinch.
Spong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spiteri misses with the head strike.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by Spiteri.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Spiteri.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Spiteri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spiteri lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Spiteri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spong throws a right hand that misses
and Spiteri counters with a low kick, right behind Spong 's knee.
Nice body kick there by Spiteri.
Spong tries to score with a low kick but Spiteri moves his leg out of the way.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Spiteri.
Spong follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Spiteri lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spong crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spiteri - the referee stops the clock and Spong gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spiteri. Spong manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spong is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Spong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spiteri can pounce on him.
Spong throws out a loose jab but Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spiteri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spong can do to turn this around?#T1#
Spong moves forwards but Spiteri connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Spiteri clinches.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Spiteri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
Spong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spong blocks a body shot from Spiteri. #BC#
Spiteri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spiteri looks to throw the jab but Spong is out of range.
Spiteri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spiteri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spong scores with a nice head shot.#T2##CL2#
Spiteri gets tackled into the ropes by Spong. Spong maintains the clinch.
Spong lands a right hand.
Spiteri tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong pushes Spiteri back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Spiteri.
#BC#
Spiteri breaks the clinch.
Spong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spiteri throws a hook but Spong avoids it easily.
Spiteri lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spong will feel that in the morning.
Nice uppercut lands for Spiteri. That snapped Spong's head back.
Spiteri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri had his way with Alistair Spong in that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5##KD#
Spiteri clips Spong with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Spong a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Alistair Spong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spiteri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spong misses with a left hand
and Spiteri counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Spong badly! He tries to strike back but Spiteri puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Spong out cold! Oh man, Spong will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlotos Spiteri!
Carlotos Spiteri is the new light heavyweight champion!
Carlotos Spiteri decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Alistair Spong was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, got caught napping.'.
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Event:
Grand Prix TOKYO
Date: Feb 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Spiteri on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Drunkizkus tries to clinch but Spiteri moves out of range.
Drunkizkus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spiteri is out of range.
Drunkizkus avoids a kick to the body.
Drunkizkus tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Drunkizkus clinches.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Drunkizkus controls the action.
Drunkizkus blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Drunkizkus avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
Spiteri blocks an uppercut.
Drunkizkus throws a head punch that misses.
Drunkizkus wants to get back to striking at distance but Spiteri won't allow it.
Drunkizkus scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Spiteri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spiteri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Drunkizkus misses.
Drunkizkus swings widly with a right hand
and Spiteri counters with a stiff right hand.
Drunkizkus throws a jab but it's blocked by Spiteri.
Spiteri is trying to counter with his kicks.
Drunkizkus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spiteri is able to avoid easily.
Spiteri steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Drunkizkus swats away the attempt to clinch by Spiteri.
Drunkizkus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drunkizkus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Drunkizkus misses with a low kick.
Drunkizkus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drunkizkus tries to close the distance and clinch but Spiteri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drunkizkus misses with a hook
and Spiteri makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Drunkizkus really felt that one!
Spiteri lands a nice shot to the body.
Drunkizkus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Drunkizkus scores with the left hand. Spiteri knows he should have avoided that one.
Spiteri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spiteri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drunkizkus checks it well.
Spiteri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spiteri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spiteri slips under a jab from Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spiteri is able to avoid easily.
Drunkizkus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Spiteri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drunkizkus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drunkizkus lands with a hook. Spiteri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Drunkizkus misses with a left hand
and Spiteri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drunkizkus thinking.
Drunkizkus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spiteri works Drunkizkus's body with a nice hook.
Spiteri jabs at Drunkizkus's body.
Drunkizkus is breathing heavily.
Drunkizkus tries to clinch there but Spiteri circles away.
Drunkizkus moves out of range as Spiteri throws a body kick.
Spiteri moves out of range as Drunkizkus strikes.
Drunkizkus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Spiteri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spiteri throws a hook to the side of Drunkizkus's head but Drunkizkus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlotos Spiteri will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Drunkizkus misses with the combination.
Drunkizkus tries to work over Spiteri's front leg with a kick but Spiteri checks it.
Spiteri unleashes a big counter combination but Drunkizkus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Spiteri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus misses with a low kick.
Drunkizkus with a jab.
Drunkizkus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Spiteri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drunkizkus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Drunkizkus is looking to slow Spiteri down with leg kicks.
Drunkizkus is looking to clinch.
Spiteri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drunkizkus tries to clinch but Spiteri is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri misses with a hook. Drunkizkus ducked under it nicely. #KD2#
Spiteri closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Drunkizkus crashing to the mat! Drunkizkus uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
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!
Drunkizkus misses with a hook.
Drunkizkus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Spiteri counters with a straight right hand.
Spiteri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
A big right from Spiteri misses.
Spiteri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Drunkizkus thows a leg kick but Spiteri checks it #KD2#
and before Drunkizkus can reset, Spiteri rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Drunkizkus is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!#ROC2#
Drunkizkus is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Pope Drunkizkus has been cut.
Spiteri connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Drunkizkus out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
In his post fight interview, Carlotos Spiteri started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Pope Drunkizkus had this to say: 'Spong gonna kill this bum!!'.
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Event:
AKT 11
Date: Jan 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Cotto tries to close the distance and clinch but Spiteri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cotto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cotto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spiteri moves out of range as Cotto throws a body kick.
Cotto sets himself, and Spiteri steps forward looking for the clinch! Cotto avoids it this time.
Spiteri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spiteri throws a low kick but Cotto avoids it.
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Spiteri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Spiteri moves into range and clinches up with Cotto.
A short right from Spiteri on the inside.
Cotto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cotto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cotto misses with a punch on the inside.
Cotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cotto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Spiteri lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spiteri works on Cotto's body with a couple of short punches.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside that Cotto shrugs off.
Spiteri misses with an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Cotto.
Cotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spiteri has a couple of punches blocked by Cotto.
Spiteri misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Spiteri.
Cotto prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
Cotto lands with a right to the head.
Cotto tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Spiteri on the inside.
Cotto misses with a punch on the inside.
Cotto blocks an elbow strike.
Cotto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spiteri scores with a shot to the side of Cotto's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Spiteri fails to land. #BC#
Cotto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cotto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cotto half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Cotto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spiteri 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Spiteri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spiteri moves out of range of the body kick.
Spiteri throws out a counter right but Cotto avoids it with no problem.
Spiteri misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Cotto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spiteri misses the shot to the body.
Cotto throwing a counter right hand but Spiteri manages to avoid it.
Cotto throws a series of punches but Spiteri moves out of range.
Spiteri tries to counter with a clinch but Cotto shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Spiteri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cotto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Nice body punch from Spiteri.
Cotto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Spiteri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cotto tries a body shot but Spiteri blocks it.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Cotto fails to land.
Cotto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cotto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cotto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cotto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cotto tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spiteri lands a damaging elbow.
Spiteri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cotto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spiteri works on Cotto's body with a couple of short punches.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Spiteri avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the ropes. #BC2#
Spiteri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spiteri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spiteri is looking to clinch.
Spiteri takes one to the side of the head.
Cotto moves out of range as Spiteri throws a body kick.
#T4#
Spiteri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cotto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spiteri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spiteri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cotto misses with a hook. Spiteri ducked under it nicely.
Cotto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cotto.
Cotto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spiteri.
Spiteri scores with a jab to the body.
Spiteri misses with a body punch
and Cotto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spiteri ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlotos Spiteri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Spiteri scores with a sloppy right hand. Cotto should have avoided that one.
Cotto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Spiteri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Decent striking displayed by Spiteri there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cotto.
Cotto scores with a spinning back kick!
Spiteri is looking to clinch.
Spiteri misses with an uppercut
and Cotto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Spiteri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotto lands a front kick.#T1#
Spiteri looks for the body kick but Cotto saw that one coming.
Cotto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spiteri moves out of range of the body kick from Cotto.
Spiteri tries to counter with a clinch but Cotto shakes him off and moves away.
Cotto slips under a jab.
Cotto throws a quick counter head kick but Spiteri was just out of range.
Spiteri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cotto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cotto lands with a kick to the temple. Spiteri shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cotto blocks the body kick.
Cotto scores with a spinning back kick!
Cotto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC#
Spiteri is rocked!#T2#
Cotto keeps Spiteri at a distance using the push kick.
Spiteri misses with a low kick as Cotto jumps back.
Cotto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Spiteri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
Cotto throws a big shot that misses.
Spiteri connects with a looping right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cotto.
Cotto throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Spiteri counters by moving into the clinch.
Spiteri stalling in the clinch but Cotto improves position.
Spiteri cracks Cotto with a nice body shot.
Cotto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spiteri avoids it.#BC2#
Spiteri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spiteri moves out of range of the body kick from Cotto.
#T3#
Cotto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spiteri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spiteri misses with a hook. Cotto ducked under it nicely.
Spiteri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cotto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cotto.
Spiteri moves forwards but Cotto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spiteri, right into the meat.
Cotto misses with a hook
and Spiteri counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spiteri. #T4#
Cotto throws a solid leg kick but Spiteri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cotto.
Cotto sets himself, and Spiteri steps forward looking for the clinch! Cotto avoids it this time.
Spiteri on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Spiteri cracks the inside of Cotto's front leg.
Cotto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cotto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Cotto moves into the clinch.
Spiteri misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Cotto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cotto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spiteri replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cotto blocks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Cotto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cotto's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cotto duly obliges.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses
and Spiteri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cotto avoids the body shot from Spiteri.
Cotto throws a head kick that half lands.
Spiteri is still on wobbly legs! Can Cotto finish him?
Cotto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spiteri.
Spiteri seems to have recovered his senses.
Cotto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Cotto misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cotto.
Cotto is looking to slow Spiteri down with leg kicks.
Spiteri blocks a leg kick.
Spiteri feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Spiteri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cotto.
Spiteri ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
Cotto misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Spiteri.
Spiteri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cotto's calf.
Cotto throws a hook but Spiteri blocks it.
Spiteri steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Spiteri works the jab nicely.
Cotto throws a wild body kick that Spiteri sees coming a mile off.
A lazy left from Spiteri finds it's target.#T2#
Spiteri misses with a kick to the body.
Spiteri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spiteri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cotto's sensitive parts.
Cotto misses with a leg kick.
Spiteri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotto.
It looked like Cotto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Spiteri moves in looking to clinch but Cotto pushes him off.
Cotto tries to clinch up but Spiteri circles away and keeps his distance.
Spiteri misses with a low kick.
Cotto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spiteri has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cotto.#T3#
Spiteri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cotto. Cotto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cotto slips under a jab from Spiteri.
Cotto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Spiteri misses with a head kick.
Cotto moves out of range as Spiteri strikes.
Cotto looks to land a body kick but Spiteri moved away.
Carlotos Spiteri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cotto throws a head kick that misses.
Cotto feints and then cracks Spiteri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spiteri down.
Cotto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spiteri circles away quickly and effectively.
Spiteri tries to clinch but Cotto moves out of range. #T4#
Spiteri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A thudding body kick lands there by Spiteri!
Cotto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spiteri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cotto swings widly with a right hand
and Spiteri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spiteri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotto manages to avoid it.
Cotto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cotto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#
Miguel Cotto's cut is getting worse.
Miguel Cotto is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Cotto throws a head kick but Spiteri moves out of range.
Spiteri counters with a body kick.
Spiteri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cotto walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Cotto is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
A victorious Carlotos Spiteri 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:
Rick's Rumble 2
Date: Dec 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Spiteri misses with a hook.
Kickpuncher pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spiteri is out of range and Kickpuncher settles back down.
Spiteri thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Kickpuncher tenderised Spiteri's leg. Spiteri is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Kickpuncher misses
and Spiteri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spiteri throws a right hand that misses
and Kickpuncher counters with a head kick. That will keep Spiteri thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kickpuncher throws a leg kick
and Spiteri counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Spiteri is predictable there
and Kickpuncher counters with a leg kick.
Kickpuncher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spiteri looks for the body kick but Kickpuncher saw that one coming.
Kickpuncher gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like David Kickpuncher has been cut.#T1#
Spiteri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kickpuncher throws a sloppy head kick and Spiteri moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Spiteri drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Kickpuncher onto his butt! Kickpuncher pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
A head kick misses from Kickpuncher.
Spiteri throws a looping overhand right but Kickpuncher ducks down to avoid it.
Spiteri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kickpuncher was well out of range. Poor timing from Spiteri.
Spiteri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kickpuncher looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kickpuncher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kickpuncher misses with the body kick
and Spiteri counters with a good low kick that Kickpuncher was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kickpuncher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kickpuncher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spiteri.
#T2#
Spiteri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Kickpuncher misses.
Spiteri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kickpuncher backing away here, and Spiteri unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Spiteri misses with a low kick as Kickpuncher jumps back.
Kickpuncher is looking to slow Spiteri down with leg kicks.
Kickpuncher throws a leg kick
and Spiteri counters with a low kick, right behind Kickpuncher 's knee.
Kickpuncher scoring well with a low kick there.
Kickpuncher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spiteri misses with the body kick
and Kickpuncher counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Spiteri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some bone on bone action there as Spiteri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spiteri follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kickpuncher throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Spiteri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spiteri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kickpuncher is looking to chop away at Spiteri's legs.
Spiteri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kickpuncher takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kickpuncher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spiteri moves out of range of the body kick.
Kickpuncher throws a leg kick
and Kickpuncher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
A big right from Spiteri misses.
David Kickpuncher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kickpuncher looks to throw a body kick
and Spiteri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spiteri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spiteri avoids the head kick by Kickpuncher.
Spiteri only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kickpuncher misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spiteri counters with a big right hand that sends Kickpuncher crashing to the mat! He's very wobbly - can he beat the count?! 5,6,7,8... he's up! No, he's down again! 9,10! He's done! The referee calls an end to the bout - Spiteri takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlotos Spiteri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
AKT's Superstars 1
Date: Nov 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Dimelo scores with a three punch combo!
Dimelo throws a head kick but Spiteri moves out of range.
#KD#
Dimelo scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Spiteri beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimelo throws a leg kick that misses.
Spiteri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spiteri cracks Dimelo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spiteri is looking to clinch but Dimelo is avoiding it.
We've been informed that Spiteri 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.
Crunch! Spiteri slams his shin into Dimelo's torso.
Spiteri connects with a looping right hand.
Carlotos Spiteri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spiteri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dimelo misses with a hook.
Spiteri steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Spiteri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dimelo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dimelo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spiteri throws a jab when Dimelo was well out of range.
Spiteri throws a jab when Dimelo was well out of range.
Dimelo slips under a jab from Spiteri.
Spiteri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spiteri just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Spiteri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimelo.
Spiteri scores with a jab. Dimelo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spiteri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spiteri scoring well with a low kick there.
Dimelo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spiteri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dimelo lands with a kick to the temple. Spiteri shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dimelo 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.
Dimelo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dimelo is stalking his opponent - BOOM! Switch kick out of nowhere! Spiteri is not moving; he is out cold!! Wow, what a quick finish that was.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Miko Dimelo!
An out of breath Miko Dimelo 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:
RH104
Date: Oct 30, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Spiteri moves into range and clinches up with Juttu.
A head punch on the inside from Juttu fails to land. #BC#
Spiteri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spiteri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spiteri. Juttu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spiteri 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.
Spiteri takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Juttu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Juttu throws out a loose jab but Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spiteri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spiteri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spiteri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Juttu. Juttu obviously looking to wear him down.
Juttu throws the left hand but Spiteri avoids the punch easily.
Juttu connects with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Spiteri as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juttu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spiteri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juttu was well out of range. Poor timing from Spiteri.
Spiteri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Juttu lands with a hook. Spiteri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spiteri misses with a kick to the body
and Juttu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Juttu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Spiteri takes a step back to recover.
Juttu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Juttu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spiteri throws a leg kick but Juttu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good shot there by Juttu.
Juttu just misses with a punch to the body.
Juttu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Juttu throws an overhand right that lands on Spiteri's shoulder, as Spiteri tries to avoid the shot.
Spiteri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Juttu.
Spiteri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Juttu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spiteri.
Juttu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Juttu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Spiteri throws a jab but it's blocked by Juttu.
Juttu feints and then cracks Spiteri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spiteri down.
Spiteri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Juttu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spiteri is looking to land body kicks.
Juttu checks a low kick from Spiteri.#T2#
Spiteri throws a chopping leg kick but Juttu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Juttu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juttu checks a low kick from Spiteri.
Juttu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Juttu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Juttu misses with a right hand
and Spiteri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Juttu thinking.
Juttu motions for Spiteri to come forward. Juttu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Spiteri tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Juttu - just one landing.
Juttu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spiteri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spiteri was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Juttu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spiteri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spiteri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spiteri lands with a good body shot.
Juttu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ruma Juttu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Juttu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spiteri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juttu.
Juttu digs a good hook to Spiteri's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruma Juttu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Juttu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spiteri scores with a punch to the head.
Spiteri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juttu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spiteri moves away.
Juttu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spiteri throws an overhand right that lands on Juttu's shoulder, as Juttu tries to avoid the shot.
Juttu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Juttu connects with a crisp jab.
Spiteri is looking to wear down Juttu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spiteri checks a low kick from Juttu.
Spiteri is looking to counter the offense by Juttu and move into the clinch.
Spiteri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spiteri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Juttu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juttu misses with a straight left.
Spiteri quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Juttu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Juttu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Juttu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spiteri was well out of range. Poor timing from Juttu.
Spiteri feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Juttu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Juttu. #T1#
Spiteri takes one to the side of the head.
Spiteri checks a leg kick.
Juttu throws a head kick that half lands.
Juttu cracks Spiteri with a good jab.
Juttu avoids a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Juttu.
Juttu works Spiteri's body with a nice hook.
Juttu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spiteri.
Juttu scores with a three punch combo!
Juttu throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Juttu.
Spiteri throws a hook but Juttu blocks it.
Juttu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spiteri's calf.
A solid leg kick lands there for Juttu.
Spiteri throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Juttu scores with a nice head shot.
A cross from Spiteri lands.
Juttu lands a nice shot that snaps Spiteri's head back.
Spiteri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Juttu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Spiteri throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Spiteri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A clash of legs there as Juttu blocks the low kick.
Spiteri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Juttu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spiteri's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Spiteri blocks the leg kick.
Spiteri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Juttu tries to keep at a distance but Spiteri has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Juttu breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juttu lands with a nice body punch.
Spiteri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Juttu flicks out a counter leg kick but Spiteri steps away.
Spiteri throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruma Juttu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Juttu. Spiteri shrugs it off though.
Juttu takes one to the side of the head.
Juttu misses with a low kick.
Juttu throws a shot from downtown. Spiteri moves away and avoids it.
Juttu misses with a hook
and Spiteri counters with a nice uppercut.
Juttu scores with a spinning back kick!
Juttu takes a swing at Spiteri's ribcage but misses.
Juttu wants to land a leg kick but Spiteri is out of range.
Juttu punishes Spiteri's body with a nice straight punch.
Juttu lands an overhand right.
Spiteri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juttu.
Juttu connects with a leg kick. Spiteri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Juttu throws the left hand but Spiteri avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Spiteri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruma Juttu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Juttu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spiteri will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Juttu lands a head kick!
Spiteri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Spiteri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Juttu wants to slow Spiteri down by chopping away at his legs.
Juttu misses with a left hand
and Spiteri counters with a nice uppercut.
Spiteri misses with a low kick.
Juttu throws out a loose jab but Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juttu throws a wild body kick that Spiteri sees coming a mile off.
Carlotos Spiteri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruma Juttu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Juttu throws a jab but it's blocked by Spiteri.
Spiteri throwing a counter right hand but Juttu manages to avoid it.
Juttu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Juttu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spiteri moves out of range of the body kick.
Juttu scores with a nice right hand.
Juttu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Juttu scores with a body shot.
Spiteri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T2#
Spiteri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Juttu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spiteri scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spiteri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spiteri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spiteri thumps Juttu with a low kick.
Spiteri is looking to clinch but Juttu is avoiding it.
Juttu lands a head shot.
Juttu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spiteri throws a body punch but Juttu moves out of range.
Spiteri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Juttu checks it well.
Juttu lands with a hook. Spiteri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Juttu throws a chopping leg kick but Spiteri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spiteri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spiteri takes a swing at Juttu's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruma Juttu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Juttu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruma Juttu!
Ruma Juttu is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
RH94
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Diego throws an off balance right hand
and Spiteri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spiteri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been informed that Spiteri 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.
Diego throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Spiteri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diego throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spiteri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diego throws a right hand that misses
#KD2#
and Spiteri counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Diego on his ass! Diego wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!#ROC2#
Diego is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spiteri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Spiteri drives through and clinches with Diego against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spiteri. #CUT2#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Spiteri lands a right hand.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards. #BC2#
Spiteri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spiteri looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Spiteri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1##CL#
Diego clinches up with Spiteri and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Spiteri breaks from the clinch.
Diego tries to land a leg kick but Spiteri saw it coming and moves away.
Diego wants to clinch.
Diego lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Spiteri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Spiteri lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spiteri checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Diego moves out of range of the leg kick from Spiteri.
Diego looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2##CL2#
Spiteri drives through and clinches with Diego against the ropes.
Spiteri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spiteri tries to break the clinch but Diego is controlling the position. #BC2#
Spiteri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spiteri tries to counter with a clinch but Diego shakes him off and moves away.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spiteri only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spiteri follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Diego rushes Spiteri and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spiteri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Spiteri.
Spiteri pushes Diego back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Diego is breathing heavily.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside that Diego shrugs off.
Spiteri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diego misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri tries to stall but Diego uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spiteri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diego or not. #BC2#
Spiteri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Carlotos Spiteri should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Diego lands a jab to the nose.
Spiteri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spiteri is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diego is looking to land body kicks.
A combination from Diego does no damage. #CL2#
Spiteri clinches up against the ropes.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside.
Spiteri lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spiteri's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.#BC2#
Spiteri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spiteri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diego thumps Spiteri with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diego.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Spiteri.#T1#
Diego misses with an uppercut. Spiteri saw that one coming.
Diego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diego tries to clinch up but Spiteri circles away and keeps his distance.
Spiteri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Spiteri checks the leg kick.
Spiteri needs to keep his hands up - Diego had a free shot at his head there.
Diego tries to clinch there but Spiteri circles away.
Nice jab there from Diego.
Spiteri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spiteri looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Dwan Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego is looking to clinch but Spiteri is avoiding it.
Spiteri was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diego throws a front kick aimed at Spiteri's knee but Spiteri avoids it well.
Spiteri replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Diego blocks it well.
Spiteri throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Spiteri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Diego throws a body kick that misses
and Spiteri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spiteri lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego misses with a hook. Spiteri ducked under it nicely.
Spiteri steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Diego looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spiteri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diego lands a glancing blow to the side of Spiteri's head.
Spiteri digs a good hook to Diego's body.
Spiteri blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Spiteri moved out of range nicely.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spiteri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spiteri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego throws a combination that misses
and Spiteri counters with a leg kick.
Diego stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spiteri.
Diego misses with a straight left.
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 Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Spiteri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego throws a leg kick but Spiteri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Spiteri pushes him off.
Spiteri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spiteri.
Diego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diego tries to clinch but Spiteri is having none of it.
Spiteri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Diego.
Diego looks for the body kick but Spiteri saw that one coming.
Diego takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diego tries to clinch up but Spiteri circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Spiteri holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diego blocking some punches.
Spiteri misses with an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Spiteri.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Spiteri.
Spiteri scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Spiteri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Spiteri.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spiteri. #CUT2#
Dwan Diego's cut is getting worse.
Spiteri lands a left hand.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spiteri lands an elbow that stopped Diego in his tracks for a moment.
Nice body punch from Spiteri.
Diego tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Diego tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spiteri is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spiteri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spiteri lands a right hand. #CUT2#
Dwan Diego's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Spiteri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Spiteri manages to break the clinch.
Diego takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spiteri ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Diego out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
Carlotos Spiteri is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Carlotos Spiteri, 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:
RH85
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Caesar throws a head kick that misses
and Spiteri counters with a straight right hand.
Caesar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Caesar throws a right hand that misses
and Spiteri counters with a right hand to the body.
Spiteri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#KD2#
Caesar throws out a head kick that Spiteri doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Spiteri crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Spiteri's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#CUT2#
It looks like Carlotos Spiteri has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caesar throws a lazy body kick
and Spiteri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Caesar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Caesar.
Spiteri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Caesar misses with a head kick.
Spiteri is looking to counter punch.
Caesar misses with a jab to the body
and Spiteri counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick by Caesar misses
letting Spiteri counter with a right hand.
Caesar throws a leg kick which misses Spiteri's front leg but catches the back leg as Spiteri tries to avoid it.
Caesar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Caesar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spiteri avoids the body shot from Caesar.
Spiteri seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Caesar feints and then cracks Spiteri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spiteri down.
Caesar moves out of range of the body kick from Spiteri.
Spiteri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caesar was well out of range. Poor timing from Spiteri.
Caesar throws a right hand that Spiteri ducks under and follows up with a left that Spiteri also avoids with ease.
Spiteri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spiteri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spiteri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Caesar. Caesar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Caesar tries to clinch up but Spiteri circles away and keeps his distance.
And Spiteri counters with a quick kick to the body but Caesar blocks it.#CL#
Spiteri has managed to clinch.
Spiteri lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Caesar is rocked!#BC#
Spiteri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caesar is still on wobbly legs! Can Spiteri finish him?#CL#
Spiteri rushes Caesar and presses him up against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Spiteri.
Spiteri breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Caesar with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Caesar looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Caesar get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
A relieved looking Carlotos Spiteri thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Julius Caesar had this to say: 'Good fight .. im to old for this crap '.
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Event:
RH76
Date: Aug 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Spiteri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spiteri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meeks slips a jab from Spiteri.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spiteri. Meeks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meeks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Spiteri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spiteri half committed to a counter leg kick.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Spiteri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Spiteri.
Meeks throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Spiteri counter with a right hand.
Meeks tests Spiteri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meeks throws out a loose jab but Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spiteri is looking to counter punch.
Spiteri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Meeks is looking to clinch.
Meeks tries to clinch but Spiteri moves away
and Spiteri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buzz Meeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spiteri takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meeks tries to land a leg kick but Spiteri saw it coming and moves away.
Spiteri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spiteri scores with a sloppy right hand. Meeks should have avoided that one.
Spiteri avoids the head kick by Meeks.
Spiteri is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Meeks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spiteri throws a head kick that misses.
Meeks blocks a jab.
Meeks throws a head kick that Spiteri semi-blocks.
Meeks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spiteri counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL2#
Spiteri gets tackled into the ropes by Meeks. Meeks maintains the clinch.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Meeks controls his hands.
Meeks lands with a right to the head.
Spiteri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meeks struggles to land a body shot inside as Spiteri controls his hands.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Meeks avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
Meeks digs a right hand into Spiteri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spiteri's gas tank.
Meeks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spiteri working aggressively here.
Meeks pushes Spiteri back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Meeks takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiteri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meeks.
Meeks misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Meeks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Meeks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spiteri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meeks's elbow.
Spiteri throws a head punch that misses.
Spiteri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meeks's elbow.
Meeks misses with a body punch.
Spiteri is leaning against Meeks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Meeks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spiteri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Meeks avoids it.
Meeks misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meeks.
Spiteri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meeks. #BC#
Spiteri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Spiteri gets tackled into the ropes by Meeks. Meeks maintains the clinch. #BC#
Spiteri manages to break the clinch.
Meeks moves into range and connects with a jab.
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 Carlotos Spiteri will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Meeks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meeks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Meeks ducks under a wild hook from Spiteri.#CL2#
Spiteri tries to keep at a distance but Meeks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Buzz Meeks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Meeks tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meeks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meeks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Spiteri fails to land.
Spiteri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Meeks controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meeks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spiteri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Meeks fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spiteri.
Meeks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a body punch.
Spiteri misses with some punches.
#T1#
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meeks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spiteri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spiteri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Meeks fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Meeks blocking some punches.
Meeks tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meeks.
Meeks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Spiteri tries a body shot but Meeks blocks it.
Meeks prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
Meeks throws a punch but it's blocked by Spiteri.
Meeks throws a punch but it's blocked by Spiteri. #BC#
Spiteri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spiteri lands with a cross.
Spiteri jabs at Meeks's body.
Carlotos Spiteri is winning the standup battle so far.
Meeks throws a head kick that misses
and Spiteri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Meeks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Meeks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meeks is looking to clinch but Spiteri is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick lands from Spiteri.
Spiteri looks to throw the jab but Meeks is out of range.
Meeks wants to clinch but Spiteri slips to the side
letting Spiteri counter with a right hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Meeks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spiteri.
Spiteri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That kick from Spiteri tenderised Meeks's leg. Meeks is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Meeks has Spiteri up against the ropes in a clinch.
Meeks lands an uppercut.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Meeks avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
Meeks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meeks presses Spiteri against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Meeks pushes Spiteri back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spiteri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Meeks misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Carlotos Spiteri will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Spiteri lands with a nice body punch.
Spiteri looks to score with a jab to the body but Meeks is just out of range.
Meeks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spiteri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meeks tries to clinch up.
Meeks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spiteri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meeks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spiteri.
Spiteri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meeks.#CL2#
Meeks drives through and clinches with Spiteri against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meeks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meeks lands an uppercut.
Spiteri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spiteri.
Meeks has a couple of punches blocked by Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Meeks misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Spiteri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meeks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Spiteri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spiteri just misses with a punch to the body.
Meeks tries to clinch up.
Spiteri is looking to counter with a body kick.
Spiteri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#
Meeks is rocked!
Meeks cracks Spiteri with a good jab.
Meeks is still on wobbly legs! Can Spiteri finish him?
Spiteri throws a hook but Meeks blocks it.
Spiteri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meeks.
Meeks seems to have recovered his senses.
Meeks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spiteri.
Spiteri looks to score with a jab to the body but Meeks is just out of range.
Spiteri misses with an uppercut. Meeks saw that one coming.
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!
Meeks throws a sloppy head kick
and Spiteri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Meeks thinking. #CL2#
Meeks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meeks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Buzz Meeks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Meeks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Spiteri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Meeks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Spiteri.
A short left from Meeks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meeks.
Spiteri misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Spiteri.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meeks.
Spiteri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spiteri misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meeks.
Meeks tries a body shot but Spiteri blocks it.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Meeks controls his hands.
Spiteri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Spiteri breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri lands a head shot.
Meeks wants to clinch but Spiteri slips to the side
and Spiteri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meeks walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Meeks is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
Carlotos Spiteri very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Supplements 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.
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Event:
RH67
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Kin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Spiteri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spiteri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spiteri scores with a shot to the side of Kin's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Kin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spiteri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Kin avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kin.
Spiteri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spiteri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spiteri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri lands a body punch.
Kin scores with a shot to the side of Spiteri's head.
Spiteri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kin misses with the head strike.
Spiteri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Spiteri lands a body shot.
Kin is breathing heavily.
Spiteri is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Spiteri lands a left hand.
#T1#
Kin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kin misses with some punches.
Spiteri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Spiteri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kin backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a nice shot to the body.
Spiteri lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spiteri.
Spiteri is working Kin over against the ropes.
Good body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside that Kin shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Berto Kin has been cut.
We've been informed that Spiteri 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.#BC2#
Spiteri breaks the clinch.
Spiteri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kin at a distance.
Kin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Spiteri instigates a clinch.
Kin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Spiteri.
Kin takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Spiteri lands a nice elbow.
Spiteri lands a nice elbow.
Spiteri lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Kin is rocked!#BC2#
Spiteri breaks from the clinch.
Oh Kin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spiteri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kin seems to have got his legs back now.
Kin throws an overhand right that lands on Spiteri's shoulder, as Spiteri tries to avoid the shot.
Kin misses with a left hand
and Spiteri counters with a massive combo! Right, left, right! Kin goes down! He's out cold! The referee doesn't need to count him out here - this one was over before Kin hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlotos Spiteri!
After the big win, Carlotos Spiteri made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
RH59
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Juttu lands a nice hook to Spiteri's body. Spiteri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Juttu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spiteri.
Juttu throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Spiteri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spiteri misses with a leg kick.
Juttu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A combination from Juttu does no damage.
Spiteri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Juttu tried to score with a low kick but Spiteri checks it.
Juttu staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Juttu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spiteri tries to land a front kick but Juttu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spiteri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Juttu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spiteri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Juttu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the liver by Juttu. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Juttu - just one landing.
Spiteri misses with a wild body shot.
Ruma Juttu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juttu slips a jab from Spiteri.
Spiteri throws a body punch but Juttu moves out of range.
Juttu tries to land a front kick but Spiteri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Juttu scores with a decent looking hook.
Spiteri throws an overhand right that lands on Juttu's shoulder, as Juttu tries to avoid the shot.
Spiteri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spiteri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juttu misses with an uppercut
and Spiteri counters with a straight right hand.
Juttu looks to throw a body kick
and Spiteri counters with a stiff right hand.
Juttu misses with a body kick.
Spiteri swings for the body but Juttu moves out of range.
Juttu throws a jab when Spiteri was well out of range.
Spiteri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Juttu throws a body shot but no joy.
Juttu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spiteri's calf.
Spiteri connects with a nice looking jab.
Juttu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've been informed that Spiteri 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juttu lands a jab to the nose.
Juttu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Juttu tests Spiteri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Juttu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spiteri takes a swing at Juttu's ribcage but misses.
Juttu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Juttu throws a leg kick
and Spiteri counters with a three punch combo that has Juttu backing up. Juttu nods at Spiteri to acknowledge the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Juttu. Beautiful body shot.
Spiteri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juttu manages to avoid it.
Juttu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juttu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Juttu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Juttu throws the kick towards the body but Spiteri avoids it.
Juttu scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juttu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Spiteri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Juttu scoring well with a low kick there.
Juttu throws a lazy body kick
and Spiteri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juttu digs a good body shot into Spiteri's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruma Juttu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Juttu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Juttu lands with a right hand.
Juttu misses the shot to the body.
Juttu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spiteri moves away.
Spiteri throws out a powerful jab.
Juttu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Juttu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Juttu throws a wild body kick that Spiteri sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Spiteri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Juttu lands with a cross.
Spiteri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Juttu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Juttu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spiteri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Juttu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spiteri has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Juttu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juttu swings widly with a right hand
and Spiteri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spiteri misses with a straight left.
Ruma Juttu is winning the standup battle so far.
Spiteri takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Juttu.
Juttu throws a low kick, looking for Spiteri's leg but Spiteri calmly moves out of range.
Juttu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spiteri was well out of range. Poor timing from Juttu.
Spiteri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spiteri throws a jab when Juttu was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Spiteri.
Spiteri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spiteri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spiteri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Juttu wants to land a leg kick but Spiteri is out of range.
Juttu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spiteri's head backwards.
Juttu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spiteri can do to turn this around?
Spiteri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juttu.
Juttu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spiteri avoids it.
Juttu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spiteri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juttu.
Juttu tries to land a front kick but Spiteri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Juttu throws a leg kick but Spiteri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spiteri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spiteri scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Juttu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juttu moves out of range of the strikes.
Juttu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spiteri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Juttu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spiteri scrambles back to his feet.
Spiteri takes one to the chin there.
Juttu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Juttu. Spiteri shrugs it off though.
Juttu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Juttu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Juttu connects with a solid leg kick.
Juttu connects with a high kick.
Juttu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spiteri. Spiteri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Juttu.
A punch lands to the side of Spiteri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Juttu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruma Juttu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Spiteri checks a low kick from Juttu.
Juttu throws a sloppy head kick and Spiteri moves out of range easily.
Spiteri tries to counter with a clinch but Juttu shakes him off and moves away.
Juttu throws a good cross that connects.
Juttu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spiteri manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Juttu!
Juttu with a nice cross.
Spiteri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spiteri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Juttu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spiteri is out of range.
Spiteri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juttu manages to avoid it.
Juttu throws a lazy right hand but Spiteri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spiteri is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Juttu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Spiteri.
Juttu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Juttu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spiteri moves away.
Juttu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spiteri.
Spiteri digs a good hook to Juttu's 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!
Juttu scores with a push kick.#T1#
Spiteri misses with a straight right.
Spiteri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juttu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spiteri momentarily.
Juttu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Juttu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Juttu throws a leg kick
enabling Spiteri to counter with a crisp jab.
Spiteri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Juttu momentarily.
Spiteri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Juttu connects with a single shot there.
A low kick from Juttu is predictable there
and Spiteri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Juttu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spiteri doesn't seem phased though.
Spiteri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juttu.
Juttu misses with an uppercut.
Juttu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spiteri is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Juttu with a body shot.
Juttu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spiteri crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Juttu - the referee stops the clock and Spiteri gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Juttu. Spiteri manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Juttu.
Spiteri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spiteri misses with a looping right.
Juttu throws a low kick but Spiteri avoids it.
Spiteri misses with a low kick.
Juttu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Juttu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Juttu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big right from Juttu misses.
Juttu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spiteri's calf.
Spiteri throws a leg kick but Juttu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Juttu misses its target.
Juttu lands a nice shot that snaps Spiteri's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spiteri swings for the body but Juttu moves out of range.
Juttu clobbers Spiteri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spiteri avoids the body shot from Juttu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruma Juttu clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Juttu misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spiteri! But no joy.
Spiteri checks a low kick from Juttu.
Juttu scores with a jab.
Spiteri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spiteri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juttu.
Spiteri checks the leg kick.
Juttu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Juttu cracks a nice hook into Spiteri's ribs.
Juttu misses with a body shot
and Spiteri counters with a left to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Juttu.
Juttu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spiteri staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juttu. Spiteri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juttu scores with a nice strike.
Juttu cracks the inside of Spiteri's front leg.
Juttu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Juttu scores with a jab. Spiteri acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Juttu lands with a cross.
Spiteri moves out of range as Juttu strikes.
Spiteri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juttu.
Spiteri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Juttu is out of range and Spiteri settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a body shot.
Juttu misses with a low kick as Spiteri jumps back.
Spiteri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spiteri. Juttu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juttu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spiteri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Juttu. Juttu obviously looking to wear him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Juttu - that will leave a mark!
Spiteri tries to move into range but Juttu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Juttu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spiteri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Spiteri throws a body shot but no joy.
Spiteri moves out of range of the leg kick from Juttu.
Juttu just misses with a punch to the body.
Juttu throws a wild body kick that Spiteri sees coming a mile off.
Spiteri throws a leg kick but Juttu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Juttu swings for the body but Spiteri moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Juttu scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spiteri throws a jab but it's blocked by Juttu.
Juttu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spiteri is able to avoid easily.
Juttu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Juttu slips a jab from Spiteri.
Juttu punishes Spiteri's body with a nice straight punch.
Juttu looks to score with a jab to the body but Spiteri is just out of range.
Juttu throws a leg kick which misses Spiteri's front leg but catches the back leg as Spiteri tries to avoid it.
Spiteri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Juttu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruma Juttu had his way with Carlotos Spiteri in that round.
That's time! Juttu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Juttu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spiteri counters with a straight right hand.
Juttu thuds his shin into the meat of Spiteri's side.
Juttu lands a glancing blow to the side of Spiteri's head.
Spiteri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spiteri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Juttu scores with a decent looking hook.
Juttu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spiteri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Juttu works Spiteri's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juttu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spiteri has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Juttu.
Juttu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spiteri moves away.
Spiteri drops his hands momentarily and Juttu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Juttu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juttu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spiteri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Spiteri misses the shot to the body.
Juttu throws a body kick that misses.
Juttu lands a nice shot to the body.
Juttu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spiteri misses with the combination.
Nice body kick from Juttu.
Carlotos Spiteri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruma Juttu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spiteri throws a leg kick but Juttu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Juttu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spiteri misses with a looping right.
Juttu dips to his left and cracks Spiteri with an uppercut!
Juttu misses with a straight left.
Spiteri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Juttu connects with a right hand. Spiteri shakes it off.#T2#
Juttu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spiteri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Juttu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spiteri has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juttu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spiteri.
Juttu misses with a body shot
letting Spiteri counter with a right hand.
Juttu scores with a head kick.
Juttu lands with a straight right. Spiteri didn't see that one coming.
Juttu blocks a jab.
A solid body kick from Juttu.
Juttu throws a body punch but Spiteri moves out of range.
Spiteri wants to counter the offense by Juttu and move into the clinch position.
Spiteri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Juttu finds it's way round the side to connect with Spiteri's head.
Juttu looks to score with a jab to the body but Spiteri is just out of range.
Juttu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Juttu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spiteri if he has to take too many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruma Juttu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Juttu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruma Juttu!
Ruma Juttu retains his light heavyweight title!
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Event:
RH47
Date: Jul 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Shankoli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shankoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spiteri just misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri throws a jab but it's blocked by Shankoli.
Spiteri throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shankoli takes one to the side of the head.
Spiteri throws out a leg kick but Shankoli moves out of range and Spiteri only half commits.
Shankoli misses with a body shot.
Spiteri wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankoli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spiteri.
Shankoli defending well as Spiteri loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Shankoli is looking to clinch.
Shankoli throws a sloppy head kick and Spiteri moves out of range easily.
Shankoli throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Spiteri.
Spiteri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shankoli counters with a series of strikes. Spiteri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spiteri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spiteri walks into a jab.
Shankoli throws a wild body kick that Spiteri sees coming a mile off.
Shankoli throws a head kick that misses
and Spiteri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shankoli tries a head kick but it misses.
Spiteri throws a poor cross that misses
and Shankoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spiteri misses with a hook. Shankoli ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Shankoli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shankoli misses with a combination
and Spiteri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Shankoli. That snapped Spiteri's head back.
Shankoli throws a combination that misses
and Spiteri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shankoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spiteri throws a hook to the side of Shankoli's head but Shankoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shankoli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shankoli defending well as Spiteri loads up on a big left hand.
Shankoli is looking for the big counter here.
Shankoli misses with a hook
and Spiteri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Shankoli misses the target.
Shankoli misses with a right hand
and Spiteri counters with a left to the body.
Shankoli lands the left hand.
Spiteri throws the left hand but Shankoli avoids the punch easily.
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 Carlotos Spiteri will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Spiteri tries to move into range but Shankoli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Shankoli as he connects with a hook.
Spiteri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shankoli scores with the left hand. Spiteri knows he should have avoided that one.
Shankoli scores with a leg kick.
Shankoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Spiteri.
Shankoli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ravi Shankoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shankoli misses with a wild combination.
Shankoli tries to bum rush Spiteri with a series of wild strikes but Spiteri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spiteri looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Spiteri scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spiteri throws a shot from downtown. Shankoli moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Spiteri throws an overhand right that lands on Shankoli's shoulder, as Shankoli tries to avoid the shot.
Shankoli throws a big counter head kick but Spiteri avoids it with no problem.
Shankoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shankoli tried to score with a low kick but Spiteri checks it.
Shankoli misses with a combination
#CL#
and Spiteri counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spiteri.
A short right from Spiteri on the inside.
Spiteri lands with a left to the head.
Spiteri lands a body punch.
Shankoli is breathing heavily.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside that Shankoli shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Ravi Shankoli has been cut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spiteri misses with a body punch.
Spiteri prevents Shankoli from breaking the clinch.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Shankoli avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
Shankoli working hard to break the clinch.
Spiteri avoiding damage as Shankoli throws knees to the body.
Shankoli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spiteri.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shankoli.
Spiteri misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Spiteri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spiteri scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Spiteri.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri lands a hook that snaps the head of Shankoli backwards.
Spiteri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shankoli takes an elbow to the temple.
Spiteri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shankoli's defenses.
Shankoli blocking some punches.
Spiteri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shankoli takes an elbow to the temple.
Shankoli blocks an uppercut.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside. #ROC#
Shankoli is rocked!#KD#
Spiteri creates a bit of space and cracks Shankoli with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Shankoli is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Shankoli is still on wobbly legs! Can Spiteri finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri weaves into range and cracks Shankoli right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Shankoli goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Spiteri is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
Carlotos Spiteri took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Clothing Co. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Ravi Shankoli was interviewed post fight and said 'I believe he forgotten shower for a week or something, I gagged on my own vomit and never could get it back together again. Take a shower you filthy bastard!'.
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Event:
RH34
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Sestius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Spiteri told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Spiteri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sestius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sestius's elbow.
Sestius lands with a short shot to the head.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Sestius controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sestius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spiteri's elbow.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spiteri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spiteri lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Sestius's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sestius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spiteri or not.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sestius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Sestius scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Sestius.
Sestius lands a knee to the body.
Sestius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Sestius misses with a punch on the inside.
Spiteri tries a body shot but Sestius blocks it.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Spiteri.
Spiteri prevents a body shot from Sestius.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sestius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spiteri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sestius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spiteri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sestius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spiteri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Spiteri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sestius blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sestius misses with an elbow strike.
Sestius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sestius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sestius lands a shot to the body.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri tries a body shot but Sestius blocks it.
Sestius pushes Spiteri back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spiteri avoiding damage as Sestius throws knees to the body.
Spiteri throws an elbow that misses.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Sestius avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sestius.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Sestius controls the action.
Sestius crunches a lovely knee into Spiteri's ribcage.
Spiteri lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Sestius - that landed with a thud.
Spiteri throws a punch but it's blocked by Sestius.
Sestius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sestius lands a nice uppercut.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Spiteri as the two fighters clinch.
Sestius swings wildly with an uppercut but Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Spiteri.
Sestius misses with a body punch.
Spiteri lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Publius Sestius dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Sestius moves into the clinch.
Sestius looking to throw knees to the head but Spiteri is blocking nicely.
Spiteri avoids the elbow strike from Sestius, against the ropes.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri digs a right hand into Sestius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sestius's gas tank.
Sestius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spiteri can do to turn this around?
Sestius misses with a knee to the head.
Spiteri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sestius.
Publius Sestius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Spiteri fails to land.
Sestius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spiteri avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for Sestius.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Spiteri throws an elbow but misses.
Spiteri works on Sestius's body with a couple of short punches.
Spiteri works on Sestius's body with a couple of short punches.
Spiteri is leaning against Sestius and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spiteri misses with a body punch.
Spiteri digs a right hand underneath Sestius's ribcage. Sestius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Spiteri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spiteri.
Spiteri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sestius swings wildly with an uppercut but Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spiteri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sestius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Sestius throws an elbow but misses.
Spiteri is looking to control Sestius's arms but Sestius gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spiteri has his back to the ropes.
Sestius tries to land knees in the clinch but Spiteri avoids the damage to the body.
Spiteri lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Spiteri.
Sestius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sestius takes a shot to the head.
Spiteri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spiteri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spiteri misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spiteri is working Sestius over against the ropes.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Sestius controls the action.
#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spiteri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sestius throws a punch but it's blocked by Spiteri.
Spiteri swings wildly with an uppercut but Sestius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sestius blocks an elbow strike from Spiteri.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sestius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spiteri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sestius misses with a punch on the inside.
Sestius throws a punch but it's blocked by Spiteri.
Spiteri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spiteri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spiteri is leaning against Sestius and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spiteri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spiteri cracks Sestius with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Spiteri.
Nice body punch from Spiteri - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Spiteri lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Sestius closes the distance and clinches.
Spiteri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spiteri lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Sestius is rocked!
Spiteri cracks Sestius on the bridge of the nose with a nasty looking elbow! Sestius crumples to the floor in pain, holding his face! It doesn't look like he's going to beat the count - he's out of it! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Carlotos Spiteri!
Carlotos Spiteri very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Clothing Co. 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.
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Event:
RH23
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Spiteri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dimelo is out of range and Spiteri settles back down.
Dimelo throws a leg kick
and Spiteri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spiteri motions for Dimelo to come forward. Spiteri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dimelo feints a counter leg kick.
Spiteri looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimelo is just out of range.
Spiteri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dimelo in his tracks.
Spiteri 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.
Spiteri swings for the body but Dimelo moves out of range.
Spiteri scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a leg kick
and Dimelo counters with a nice body kick.
Dimelo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spiteri.
As Spiteri backs off Dimelo throws a huge counter combo but Spiteri manages to avoid it all.
Dimelo throws a leg kick that misses.
Spiteri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Spiteri missing with a left hand there. Dimelo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dimelo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spiteri walks into a straight right hand from Dimelo.
Dimelo moves in looking to clinch but Spiteri pushes him off.
Dimelo misses with a leg kick
and Spiteri counters with a nice uppercut.
Dimelo staying out of range there.
Dimelo throws a hook to the side of Spiteri's head but Spiteri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spiteri staying out of range there.
Dimelo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spiteri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spiteri scores with a hook to the body. Dimelo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2##CL#
Spiteri clinches up against the ropes.
Spiteri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Spiteri prevents a body shot from Dimelo.
Spiteri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spiteri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dimelo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimelo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimelo blocks an elbow strike.
Dimelo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dimelo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimelo's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dimelo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dimelo lands a body shot.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Dimelo controls the action.
A hook to the body from Dimelo.
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimelo's elbow.
Dimelo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimelo lands a hook that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Dimelo lands an uppercut.
Spiteri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimelo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carlotos Spiteri will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice shot by Dimelo.
Spiteri staying out of range there.
Spiteri wants to clinch up but Dimelo keeps it at a distance.
Dimelo throws a front kick aimed at Spiteri's knee but Spiteri avoids it well.
Dimelo misses with a hook.
Spiteri throws a nice looking combination but Dimelo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spiteri throws a poor cross that misses
letting Dimelo counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri thows a leg kick but Dimelo checks it #KD2#
and Dimelo counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Spiteri onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spiteri tries a low kick but Dimelo avoids it.
Dimelo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spiteri throws out a loose jab but Dimelo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Dimelo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spiteri manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Spiteri misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spiteri.
Dimelo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spiteri works Dimelo's body with a nice hook.
Spiteri slips under a jab from Dimelo.
Spiteri throwing a counter right hand but Dimelo manages to avoid it.
Dimelo is looking to score with low kicks.
A quick step to the side and Spiteri tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dimelo takes one to the side of the head.
Dimelo misses with a lunging right hand
and Spiteri counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Spiteri moves into range and clinches up with Dimelo.#T2#
Dimelo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimelo blocks an uppercut.
Dimelo misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Spiteri.
Dimelo tries to throw a body punch but Spiteri avoids it by throwing Dimelo back against the ropes.
Dimelo dodges an elbow strike from Spiteri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spiteri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dimelo prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a body punch.
Spiteri prevents a body shot from Dimelo.
Spiteri misses with the head strike.
Carlotos Spiteri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dimelo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spiteri lands with a short shot to the head.
Dimelo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimelo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dimelo blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dimelo - that landed with a thud.
Dimelo lands a hook that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
A short left from Spiteri.
Spiteri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Dimelo controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miko Dimelo takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Spiteri lands a jab to Dimelo's midsection.
Dimelo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Spiteri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dimelo misses with a looping left.
Spiteri checks a low kick from Dimelo.
Spiteri misses with an uppercut
and Dimelo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dimelo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spiteri throwing a counter right hand but Dimelo manages to avoid it.
Spiteri lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri throws a big shot that misses.
Dimelo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A low kick from Dimelo is predictable there #KD#
and Spiteri counters with a beautiful hook that drops Dimelo to the mat! Will Dimelo be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Spiteri to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Dimelo is up. He looks OK to continue. #ROC#
Dimelo is rocked!#T1#
Spiteri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dimelo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dimelo flicks out a counter leg kick but Spiteri steps away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dimelo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spiteri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spiteri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dimelo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spiteri to score with a decent uppercut.
Dimelo is still on wobbly legs! Can Spiteri finish him?
A big right from Spiteri misses.
The fighters circling - Dimelo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dimelo. That's going to slow Spiteri down.
Dimelo seems to have recovered his senses.
Dimelo misses with a straight right.
Carlotos Spiteri is winning the standup battle so far.
Spiteri scores with a shot to the body.
Dimelo misses with a right hand
and Spiteri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dimelo avoids the head kick by Spiteri.
Dimelo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Spiteri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimelo moves away.
A little jabbing left from Dimelo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spiteri tries to score with a low kick but Dimelo moves his leg out of the way.
Spiteri loads up on a big right hand but Dimelo slips the punch.
Dimelo throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Spiteri to counter with a crisp jab.
Dimelo misses with an uppercut
and Spiteri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Dimelo has Spiteri up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dimelo tries to throw a body punch but Spiteri avoids it by throwing Dimelo back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spiteri.
A left hand lands to the body for Dimelo.
Dimelo lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dimelo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlotos Spiteri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spiteri has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlotos Spiteri!
After winning the bout, Carlotos Spiteri 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:
RH17
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Spiteri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jose De La Cus momentarily.
Spiteri misses with a looping left.
Spiteri scores with a nice strike.
Spiteri scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Spiteri.
A counter left hand to the body from Jose De La Cus misses its target.
Spiteri misses with a wild body shot.
Jose De La Cus misses with a body shot.
Jose De La Cus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spiteri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jose De La Cus swings for the body but Spiteri moves out of range.
Spiteri is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Spiteri stuns Jose De La Cus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jose De La Cus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jose De La Cus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spiteri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jose De La Cus throws a nice looking combination but Spiteri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jose De La Cus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spiteri manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jose De La Cus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Spiteri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jose De La Cus.
Spiteri lands a nice hook to Jose De La Cus's body. Jose De La Cus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spiteri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spiteri, as that shot connected.
Spiteri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jose De La Cus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spiteri is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Jose De La Cus blocks a leg kick.
Spiteri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jose De La Cus at a distance.
Spiteri lands with a right hand.
Spiteri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jose De La Cus moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spiteri lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jose De La Cus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jose De La Cus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jose De La Cus looks to land a combination but Spiteri avoids it well.
Spiteri scores with a shot to the body.
Jose De La Cus lands a jab to Spiteri's midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Spiteri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spiteri.
Spiteri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jose De La Cus was well out of range. Poor timing from Spiteri.
Jose De La Cus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spiteri.
A counter left hand to the body from Jose De La Cus misses its target.
Jose De La Cus misses with a hook. Spiteri ducked under it nicely.
Spiteri has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Spiteri throws an overhand right that lands on Jose De La Cus's shoulder, as Jose De La Cus tries to avoid the shot.
Spiteri avoids the body shot from Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus is looking to wear down Spiteri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jose De La Cus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jose De La Cus throws a body punch but Spiteri moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jose De La Cus scores with the left hand. Spiteri knows he should have avoided that one.
Jose De La Cus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Jose De La Cus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spiteri moves away.
Spiteri lands a nice shot to the body.
Spiteri throws a shot from downtown. Jose De La Cus moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Jose De La Cus misses.
Carter Jose De La Cus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spiteri scores with a jab to the head.
Spiteri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jose De La Cus in his tracks.
Spiteri throws a hook but Jose De La Cus avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spiteri.
Jose De La Cus misses with a double jab
and Spiteri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jose De La Cus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spiteri back to the ropes. Jose De La Cus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Spiteri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jose De La Cus.
A swing and a miss from Spiteri.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jose De La Cus misses with a wild body shot.
Jose De La Cus misses with a few strikes there.
Jose De La Cus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jose De La Cus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jose De La Cus moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri dominated that round.
That's time! Jose De La Cus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jose De La Cus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spiteri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jose De La Cus scrambles back to his feet.
Spiteri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Spiteri misses.
Spiteri clobbers Jose De La Cus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spiteri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jose De La Cus at a distance.
Jose De La Cus misses with a series of wild punches.
Spiteri feints a counter leg kick.
Spiteri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spiteri looks to score with a jab to the body but Jose De La Cus is just out of range.
Spiteri throws out a loose jab but Jose De La Cus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jose De La Cus tries to bum rush Spiteri with a series of wild strikes but Spiteri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spiteri lands a nice shot to the body.
Spiteri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jose De La Cus under the eye.
Spiteri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spiteri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jose De La Cus manages to avoid it.
Spiteri slips a jab from Jose De La Cus.
A nice side step and Spiteri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spiteri cracks the inside of Jose De La Cus's front leg.
Spiteri misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Spiteri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Spiteri tries to move into range but Jose De La Cus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jose De La Cus. Spiteri does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by Jose De La Cus's head coaches at Navy Street MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jose De La Cus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jose De La Cus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spiteri circles away quickly and effectively.
Jose De La Cus tries to bum rush Spiteri with a series of wild strikes but Spiteri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jose De La Cus throws a series of punches but Spiteri avoids them all with ease.
Spiteri lands with a straight right. Jose De La Cus didn't see that one coming.
Jose De La Cus looks to score with a jab to the body but Spiteri is just out of range.
Spiteri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spiteri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jose De La Cus.
Spiteri jabs Jose De La Cus right on the nose. Jose De La Cus blinks but takes it well.
Spiteri looks to score with a jab to the body but Jose De La Cus is just out of range.
Spiteri connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spiteri slips a straight right by Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jose De La Cus is looking for a counter combo.
Jose De La Cus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spiteri moves away.
Spiteri just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Spiteri connects with a body shot.
Carter Jose De La Cus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spiteri slips a jab and a cross from Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus tries to bum rush Spiteri with a series of wild strikes but Spiteri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Spiteri moves into the clinch.
Spiteri throws a head punch that misses.
Spiteri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jose De La Cus tries to break free but Spiteri pushes him back against the ropes.
Jose De La Cus is trying to break free.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jose De La Cus tries to break free but Spiteri pushes him back against the ropes.
Spiteri lands a right hand.
Spiteri pushes Jose De La Cus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jose De La Cus tries to break free but Spiteri pushes him back against the ropes.
Spiteri blocks a body shot from Jose De La Cus.
Spiteri has a couple of punches blocked by Jose De La Cus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Spiteri.
A short right from Spiteri on the inside.
Spiteri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jose De La Cus takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Carter Jose De La Cus has been cut.
Spiteri lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carter Jose De La Cus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Jose De La Cus misses with a body shot.
Spiteri throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Jose De La Cus misses its target.
A shot to the body from Jose De La Cus misses #CL2#
and Spiteri holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Jose De La Cus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jose De La Cus misses with a few strikes there.
Spiteri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jose De La Cus on the side of the head.
Spiteri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Spiteri takes the fight into the clinch.
Spiteri lands a body shot.
Jose De La Cus blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jose De La Cus is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jose De La Cus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jose De La Cus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spiteri's elbow.
Jose De La Cus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Jose De La Cus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spiteri, right into the meat.
Jose De La Cus slips a straight right by Spiteri.
Spiteri dodges the punch combination from Jose De La Cus.
#T1#
Jose De La Cus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jose De La Cus misses with a series of wild punches.
Spiteri lands a jab to Jose De La Cus's midsection.
Carter Jose De La Cus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Spiteri. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jose De La Cus misses with a looping left.
Jose De La Cus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spiteri lands a jab.
Spiteri cracks a nice hook into Jose De La Cus's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jose De La Cus slips a jab from Spiteri.
Jose De La Cus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spiteri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jose De La Cus's head.
Spiteri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spiteri throws a leg kick but Jose De La Cus checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Spiteri there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jose De La Cus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spiteri counters with a stiff right hand.
Jose De La Cus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Jose De La Cus throws an off balance right hand
letting Spiteri counter with a right hand.
Jose De La Cus throws a nice looking combination but Spiteri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jose De La Cus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spiteri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus walks into a stiff left hand from Spiteri.
Spiteri jabs at Jose De La Cus's body.
Jose De La Cus misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Spiteri there.
Jose De La Cus throws a right and a left that Spiteri avoids nicely.
Spiteri connects with a crisp jab.
Jose De La Cus throws a body punch but Spiteri moves out of range.
It seemed like Spiteri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jose De La Cus momentarily.
Jose De La Cus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carlotos Spiteri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Spiteri.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlotos Spiteri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spiteri has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlotos Spiteri!
A victorious Carlotos Spiteri thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Carter Jose De La Cus had this to say: 'Whatever...'.
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Event:
RH9
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Sestius swings for the body but Spiteri moves out of range.
Sestius misses with a double jab.
Sestius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spiteri avoids the head kick by Sestius.
Sestius backing away here, and Spiteri unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Spiteri throws a body shot but no joy.
Sestius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spiteri.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spiteri. Sestius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sestius went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sestius lands a glancing blow to the side of Spiteri's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sestius looks to land a combination. Spiteri sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Spiteri missing with a left hand there. Sestius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sestius tries to clinch but Spiteri is having none of it.
Spiteri loads up on a big right hand but Sestius slips the punch.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sestius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Spiteri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spiteri throws a shot from downtown. Sestius moves away and avoids it.
Spiteri throws a hook but Sestius avoids it easily.
Spiteri misses with a straight right.
Sestius avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sestius lands with an uppercut that bounces Spiteri off the ropes and back into range.
Sestius throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spiteri's head.
Spiteri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spiteri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sestius moves away.
Sestius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spiteri.
Sestius misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sestius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sestius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sestius throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Sestius misses.
Spiteri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spiteri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spiteri wants to slow Sestius down by chopping away at his legs.
Sestius slips a jab from Spiteri.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sestius misses with a body shot.
Sestius misses with an uppercut. Spiteri saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Publius Sestius dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Spiteri misses with a hook. Sestius ducked under it nicely.
Carlotos Spiteri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spiteri looks to score with a jab to the body but Sestius is just out of range.
Sestius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Spiteri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sestius tries to clinch up.
A leg kick checked by Sestius.
A lazy left from Sestius finds it's target.
Publius Sestius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spiteri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sestius lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Spiteri swats away the attempt to clinch by Sestius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sestius lands a head kick!
Sestius misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Sestius closes the distance but Spiteri moves to the side
and Spiteri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spiteri throws a body shot but no joy.
Sestius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spiteri.
Sestius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sestius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spiteri can do to turn this around?
Sestius slips under a jab from Spiteri.
Sestius looks to land a combination. Spiteri sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Publius Sestius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Spiteri as he connects with a hook.
Sestius throws a head kick that misses.
Sestius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sestius throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Spiteri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sestius.
Sestius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spiteri.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Sestius finds it's way through Spiteri's defenses.
Sloppy strikes from Sestius. Those never looked like landing.
Spiteri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sestius goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Spiteri dodges the punch combination from Sestius.
Sestius swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sestius moves out of range as Spiteri strikes.
It appears Sestius was looking to counter with a kick there.
A head kick misses from Sestius.
Spiteri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sestius was well out of range. Poor timing from Spiteri.
Sestius went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Spiteri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Publius Sestius dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Spiteri throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Sestius misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spiteri.
Spiteri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sestius is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spiteri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spiteri swings for the body but Sestius moves out of range.
Spiteri has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sestius.
Sestius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spiteri checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sestius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spiteri avoids the head kick by Sestius.
Sestius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spiteri throws the left hand but Sestius avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Sestius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spiteri.
Sestius moves out of range of the body kick.
Publius Sestius is winning the standup battle so far.
Sestius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spiteri manages to avoid it.
Sestius lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Sestius moves into the clinch.
Publius Sestius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sestius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Sestius has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A right hand to the body from Spiteri.
Sestius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spiteri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sestius prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sestius blocks an uppercut.
Sestius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sestius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spiteri.
#T2##BC2#
Spiteri breaks the clinch.
Sestius throws a head kick but Spiteri moves 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!
Sestius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Spiteri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spiteri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sestius.
Sestius throws a counter high kick but Spiteri was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sestius lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spiteri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spiteri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sestius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Sestius does no damage.
Spiteri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sestius on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Publius Sestius has been cut.
Spiteri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sestius.
Sestius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spiteri.
Spiteri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlotos Spiteri.
I think Sestius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Publius Sestius!
Publius Sestius decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
RH4
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Baker Jr tries to clinch up
letting Spiteri counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Spiteri moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Spiteri.
Spiteri keeps control of Baker Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spiteri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spiteri avoids it.
Baker Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Baker Jr prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a body punch.
Baker Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spiteri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baker Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Baker Jr taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri lands a body punch.
Spiteri works on Baker Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Baker Jr is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spiteri.
Baker Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spiteri avoids it.
Spiteri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baker Jr backwards.
Baker Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Spiteri blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Spiteri scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Spiteri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spiteri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spiteri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spiteri lands with a short shot to the head.
Spiteri managing to block the knees to the body from Baker Jr.
Spiteri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baker Jr backwards. #ROC2#
Baker Jr is rocked!
Spiteri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oh Baker Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Spiteri.
Baker Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spiteri.
A short body shot lands from Spiteri as the two fighters clinch.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Baker Jr avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
Baker Jr wants to break free but Spiteri has control.
Spiteri avoids a wild elbow strike from Baker Jr.
Spiteri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spiteri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spiteri cracks Baker Jr with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Baker Jr goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Baker Jr wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
Our winner, Carlotos Spiteri, 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:
RH1
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spiteri ducks right into an uppercut from Romero.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Romero as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Romero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero moves away from the strike by Spiteri.
Nice uppercut lands for Spiteri. That snapped Romero's head back.
Spiteri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Romero has Spiteri up against the ropes in a clinch.
Spiteri stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Spiteri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero gets through Spiteri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero lands a right hand.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spiteri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spiteri lands a right hand.
Spiteri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Romero gets through Spiteri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spiteri blocks it with crossed arms.
Spiteri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romero.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero gets through Spiteri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romeros head.
Romero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spiteri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Romero lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Romero will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spiteri up against the ropes.
Spiteri misses with some punches.
Spiteri blocks a body shot from Romero.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Romero lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spiteri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romero or not.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Spiteri.
Romero missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Romero.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri misses with the head strike.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Romero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spiteri is keeping busy.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero misses with a knee to the head.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero taking a breather.
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Third Round Romero dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Romero throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spiteri counters with a left to the body.
Carlotos Spiteri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero throws a body punch but Spiteri moves out of range.
Spiteri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Romero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spiteri to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.#KD#
Romero lands a front kick to the face, that drops Spiteri to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Romero.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Romero.
Romero tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Spiteri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romero throws a wild body kick that Spiteri sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Spiteri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Spiteri.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spiteri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Spiteri takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
Romero pushes Spiteri away with a front kick.
Romero lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spiteri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spiteri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero.
Romero throws a push kick but Spiteri slaps the foot to one side.
Spiteri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spiteri manages to avoid it.
Spiteri sizes up Romero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spiteri throws a low kick but Romero moves out of range easily.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri wants to counter with a clinch but Romero pushes him away.#CL#
Romero moves into the clinch successfully.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Romero lands a body punch.
Spiteri lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Romero lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiteri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spiteri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romeros head.
Spiteri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romero.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Romero blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Third Round Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spiteri throws a head punch that misses.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri blocking some punches.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Third Round Romero will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Third Round Romero's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Spiteri. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Romero moves into the clinch.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Spiteri controls his hands.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero looking to throw knees to the head but Spiteri is blocking nicely.
Romero pushes Spiteri back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Romero tries to land knees in the clinch but Spiteri avoids the damage to the body.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Spiteri controls the action.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Romero.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Romero tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spiteri throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Romero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spiteri avoids it.
Spiteri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spiteri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spiteri.
A short body shot lands from Spiteri as the two fighters clinch.
Third Round Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spiteri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
I was talking to Romero's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Spiteri.
Romero trying to control the position but instead, Spiteri has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romero into the ropes.
Romero tries to land knees in the clinch but Spiteri avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Romero misses with some punches.
#T2#
Spiteri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spiteri trying to land knees to the body.
Romero working aggressively here.
Spiteri misses with some punches.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Spiteri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spiteri.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Spiteri misses with some punches.
Spiteri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spiteri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Spiteri blocks a body shot from Romero.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Spiteri controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Third Round Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romero has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Third Round Romero!
After winning the bout, Third Round Romero 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:
CCF 36
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Spiteri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matrovsky.
Matrovsky throws a body punch but Spiteri moves out of range.
Matrovsky misses with a two punch combination.
Spiteri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Matrovsky on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spiteri lands with an uppercut that bounces Matrovsky off the cage and back into range.
Matrovsky misses with a lunging right hand
and Spiteri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Matrovsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spiteri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spiteri throws out a counter right but Matrovsky avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri misses with a body punch
and Matrovsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spiteri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matrovsky loads up on a big right hand but Spiteri slips the punch.
Spiteri scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Spiteri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spiteri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matrovsky doesn't seem bothered though.
Spiteri scores with a shot to the body.
Matrovsky feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spiteris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matrovsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spiteri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matrovsky takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice straight punches there by Matrovsky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matrovsky.
Spiteri tests Matrovsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matrovsky. Spiteri does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Matrovsky slips a straight right by Spiteri.
Matrovsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spiteri defending well as Matrovsky loads up on a big left hand.
Spiteri cracks Matrovsky with an open hand slap.
Spiteri slips under a jab.
Matrovsky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spiteri walks into a jab.
Matrovsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spiteri counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Matrovsky throws a big shot that misses.
Spiteri swings for the body but Matrovsky moves out of range.
Matrovsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spiteri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matrovsky.
Matrovsky misses with a wild combination.
Matrovsky defending well as Spiteri loads up on a big left hand.
Matrovsky avoids the body shot from Spiteri.
#T4#
Matrovsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Matrovsky throws a jab when Spiteri was well out of range.
Spiteri looks to score with a jab to the body but Matrovsky is just out of range.
Matrovsky swings for the body but Spiteri moves out of range.
Spiteri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Spiteri has knocked Matrovsky down with a huge combo! Spiteri steps away and waves a wobbly Matrovsky back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spiteri looks to land a right hand but Matrovsky moved out of range.
Spiteri moves away from the strike by Matrovsky.
Matrovsky misses with a jab to the body
and Spiteri counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Spiteri tries to work over Matrovsky's front leg with a kick but Matrovsky checks it.
Matrovsky was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matrovsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spiteri.
Spiteri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matrovsky's head.#ROC2#
Matrovsky is rocked!
Spiteri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matrovsky.
Spiteri looks to land a right hand but Matrovsky moved out of range.
Spiteri tries to score with a low kick but Matrovsky moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spiteri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matrovsky throws the left hand but Spiteri avoids the punch easily.
Spiteri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matrovsky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Matrovsky swings widly with a right hand
and Spiteri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matrovsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spiteri moves away.
A shot to the body from Matrovsky misses
and Spiteri counters with a nice uppercut.
Spiteri misses with a low kick.
Spiteri avoids the body shot from Matrovsky.
Spiteri throws a big shot that misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Spiteri. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Spiteri misses with a body shot.
It looked like Matrovsky was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spiteri.
Matrovsky misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Spiteri misses.#T2#
Matrovsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spiteri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matrovsky misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Matrovsky misses the target.
Matrovsky throws a body shot but no joy.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Matrovsky might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Matrovsky throws a hook but Spiteri blocks it.
Matrovsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spiteri slips under a jab.
It seemed like Spiteri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matrovsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spiteri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spiteri throws an overhand right that lands on Matrovsky's shoulder, as Matrovsky tries to avoid the shot. #T3##KD2#
Spiteri cracks Matrovsky with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Spiteri has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Matrovsky to stand back up!
Oh Matrovsky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matrovsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Spiteri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matrovsky seems to have got his legs back now.
Matrovsky swings widly with a right hand
#KD2#
and Spiteri counters with a crisp right hand that drops Matrovsky! Spiteri lets Matrovsky back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Are you kidding me?! Spiteri ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Matrovsky clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlotos Spiteri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CCF 34
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Khadan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Spiteri looks to land a left hand but Khadan moved out of range nicely.
Spiteri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spiteri throws a hook but Khadan blocks it.
Khadan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Khadan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Spiteri. Beautiful body shot.
Spiteri swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri throws a nice looking combination but Khadan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khadan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Spiteri counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Khadan tries a body shot but Spiteri blocks it.
Spiteri swings wildly with an uppercut but Khadan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Khadan presses Spiteri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khadan blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri tries a body shot but Khadan blocks it.
Khadan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spiteri blocks an uppercut.
Khadan throws a punch but it's blocked by Spiteri.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khadan.
Spiteri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Khadan.
Khadan misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Khadan.
Khadan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khadan 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.
Spiteri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spiteri swings wildly with an uppercut but Khadan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spiteri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khadan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spiteri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khadan blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khadan's elbow.
Khadan pushes Spiteri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spiteri throws a head punch that misses.
Khadan has a couple of punches blocked by Spiteri.
Spiteri prevents a body shot from Khadan.
Spiteri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khadan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spiteri or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spiteri.
Khadan lands with a light punch inside.
Spiteri has a couple of punches blocked by Khadan.
Khadan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khadan misses with a body punch.
Spiteri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khadan backwards.
Khadan working aggressively here.
Spiteri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khadan blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Khadan digs a right hand underneath Spiteri's ribcage. Spiteri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Khadan can't find room to land a body shot as Spiteri controls the action.
Spiteri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khadan. #T3#
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khadan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spiteri throws a punch but it's blocked by Khadan.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Spiteri.
A head punch on the inside from Spiteri fails to land.
Spiteri lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Spiteri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spiteri slips under a jab from Khadan.
Spiteri wants to counter the offense by Khadan and move into the clinch position.
Khadan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Spiteri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khadan punishes Spiteri's body with a nice straight punch.
Khadan misses with a looping right.
Spiteri misses with a straight right.
Spiteri scores with a nice right hand.
#T4#
Spiteri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khadan.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khadan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spiteri throws a shot from downtown. Khadan moves away and avoids it.
Khadan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spiteri's hands.
Khadan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spiteri back to the cage. Khadan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Odchigin Khadan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khadan scores with the left hand. Spiteri knows he should have avoided that one.
Khadan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spiteri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khadan misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odchigin Khadan dominated that round.
That's time! Khadan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Spiteri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spiteri misses with a body shot.
Spiteri looks to score with a jab to the body but Khadan is just out of range.
Spiteri throws a lazy right hand but Khadan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spiteri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khadan counters with a left to the body.
Spiteri loads up on a big right hand but Khadan slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Khadan.
Spiteri defending well as Khadan loads up on a big left hand.
Khadan takes a swing at Spiteri's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Spiteri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Khadan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Khadan throws out a loose jab but Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spiteri slips a jab from Khadan.
Khadan throws out a loose jab but Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spiteri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Khadan misses with a lunging right hand
and Spiteri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khadan connects with a body shot.
Khadan tries to move into range but Spiteri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spiteri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khadan throws out the jab. #T2#
Khadan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spiteri throws a right hand that misses
and Khadan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spiteri throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Khadan.
Spiteri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spiteri dodges the punch combination from Khadan.
Spiteri ducks under a wild hook from Khadan.
Spiteri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spiteri is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Khadan with a body shot.#T3#
Khadan connects with the punch.
Spiteri defending well as Khadan loads up on a big left hand.
Khadan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spiteri manages to avoid it.
Khadan lands a nice looking body shot.
Spiteri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Khadan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spiteri moves away.
Khadan throws a hook but Spiteri blocks it.
Spiteri is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Khadan with a body shot.
Khadan scores with a hook to the body. Spiteri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khadan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Carlotos Spiteri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Khadan throws a body shot but no joy.
Odchigin Khadan is winning the standup battle so far.
Khadan throws a looping overhand right but Spiteri ducks down to avoid it.
Spiteri flicks out a counter leg kick but Khadan steps away.
Spiteri moves out of range of the strikes.
Khadan thuds his right hand into Spiteri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Khadan throws a series of punches but Spiteri moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiteri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from Khadan does no damage.
Spiteri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khadan moves away.
Spiteri just misses with a punch to the body.
Khadan looks to land a left hand but Spiteri moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odchigin Khadan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Spiteri looks to throw the jab but Khadan is out of range.
Khadan avoids the body shot from Spiteri.
Khadan misses with a body shot.
Khadan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spiteri now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spiteri connects with a jab.
Spiteri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khadan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spiteri! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri avoids the body shot from Khadan.
A little jabbing left from Spiteri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khadan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Khadan takes a swing at Spiteri's ribcage but misses.
Spiteri is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Khadan with a body shot.#T1#
Khadan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Khadan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spiteri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khadan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spiteri manages to avoid it.
Spiteri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spiteri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khadan manages to avoid it.
Khadan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khadan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spiteri throws out the jab.
Khadan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spiteri tries to clinch but Khadan is having none of it.
Khadan throws a body punch but Spiteri moves out of range. #T2#
Khadan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spiteri lands with a good body shot.
A jab lands there for Khadan.
Spiteri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khadan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiteri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khadan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spiteri.
Khadan misses with a looping right.
Spiteri cracks Khadan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Khadan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spiteri misses with a wild body shot.
Spiteri slips under a jab from Khadan.
It seemed like Spiteri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Odchigin Khadan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spiteri lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Spiteri drops Khadan with a big left hand! Khadan is injured, injured bad! Spiteri jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlotos Spiteri!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlotos Spiteri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SyFi 84
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Baroni works the jab nicely.
Baroni lands a nice hook to Spiteri's body. Spiteri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spiteri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baroni throws out the jab.
Baroni misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Baroni there.
Baroni 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.
Spiteri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baroni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spiteri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baroni misses with a lunging right hand
and Spiteri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spiteri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spiteri throws the left hand but Baroni avoids the punch easily.
Baroni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spiteri throws an off balance right hand
letting Baroni counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Spiteri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
A punch combination from Baroni misses.
A big right from Baroni misses.
Baroni scores with a jab to the head.
Spiteri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baroni.
Spiteri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baroni.
Baroni connects with a right hand. Spiteri shakes it off.
Baroni clobbers Spiteri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baroni misses with a series of wild punches.
Spiteri wants to clinch
and Baroni counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Spiteri lands a nice looking body shot.
Baroni slips under a jab from Spiteri.
A big left from Spiteri misses.
Baroni throws a big shot that misses.
Spiteri has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth in the buildup to the fight.
Baroni misses with a hook. Spiteri ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiteri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baroni throws a hook but Spiteri avoids it easily.
Baroni throws the left hand but Spiteri avoids the punch easily.
Spiteri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baroni takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baroni misses with an uppercut. Spiteri saw that one coming.
Spiteri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Baroni just manages to avoid it.
Spiteri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spiteri jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Spiteri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Baroni throws a shot from downtown. Spiteri moves away and avoids it.
Spiteri swings for the body but Baroni moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Baroni misses the target.
Spiteri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baroni manages to avoid it.
Baroni is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Spiteri had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jab, jab by Baroni - just one landing.
The crowd cheers as Spiteri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baroni doesn't seem phased though.
Spiteri throws a looping overhand right but Baroni ducks down to avoid it.
Baroni throws a right hand that misses
and Spiteri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baroni takes a swing at Spiteri's ribcage but misses.
Baroni misses with a body shot
and Baroni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baroni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Baroni misses with a jab to the body
letting Spiteri counter with a right hand.
Spiteri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Spiteri misses.
It seemed like Baroni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baroni with a nice cross.
Baroni misses with a left hand
and Spiteri counters with a stiff right hand.
Spiteri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baroni throws a big shot that misses.
Baroni misses with an uppercut
and Baroni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spiteri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC#
Baroni is rocked!
Spiteri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spiteri jabs at Baroni's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phillip Baroni will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Spiteri throws a jab when Baroni was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Baroni misses.
Baroni moves forwards but Spiteri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baroni is still on wobbly legs! Can Spiteri finish him?
Spiteri throws a poor cross that misses
and Baroni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baroni seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Spiteri cracks Baroni with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Spiteri has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Baroni to stand back up!#CL#
Spiteri clinches with his opponent.
Spiteri misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spiteri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spiteri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spiteri lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Baroni to his knees! Spiteri keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlotos Spiteri!
Carlotos Spiteri 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:
CEFC Fight Night 117
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Pimento moves out of range of the strikes.
Khadan scores with a decent looking hook.
Khadan just misses with a punch to the body.
Khadan lands a glancing blow to the side of Pimento's head.
Pimento takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pimento throws a shot from downtown. Khadan moves away and avoids it.
Pimento needs to keep his hands up - Khadan had a free shot at his head there.
Khadan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khadan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pimento back to the cage. Khadan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Khadan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khadan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Khadan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pimento moves away.
A lazy left from Khadan finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khadan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pimento wants to counter the offense by Khadan and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Khadan misses.
Pimento takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1##CL#
Khadan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pimento, pushing him back against the cage.
Khadan wants to break free but Pimento has control.
Khadan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pimento is defending well for now.
Pimento struggles to land a body shot inside as Khadan controls his hands.
Pimento swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khadan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pimento misses with a body punch.
Pimento working aggressively here.
Pimento tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khadan tries to land a knee to the head but Pimento blocks with his arms.
Pimento takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pimento lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pimento's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khadan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pimento misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pimento lands a shot to the body.
Pimento misses with a body punch.
Khadan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pimento lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khadan misses with a body punch.
Khadan lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
Khadan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khadan throws a head punch that misses.
Khadan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pimento backwards.
Khadan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Khadan.
Pimento lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pimento misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pimento throws a punch but it's blocked by Khadan.
Pimento tries to throw a body punch but Khadan avoids it by throwing Pimento back against the cage.
Khadan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pimento backwards.
Pimento blocks a body shot from Khadan.
Khadan tries a body shot but Pimento blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pimento.
Khadan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pimento misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khadan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khadan prevents a body shot from Pimento.
Khadan digs a right hand into Pimento's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pimento's gas tank.
Khadan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pimento lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Khadan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khadan. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khadan.
Khadan blocks an uppercut.
Pimento blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khadan blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Khadan.
Khadan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pimentos head.
Pimento tries to work over Khadan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Pimento.
Pimento keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khadan's efforts to push away.
Khadan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khadan blocks a body shot from Pimento.
Khadan blocks a body shot from Pimento.
Pimento takes a shot to the head.
We've been informed that Pimento has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Khadan misses with a knee to the head.
Pimento fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khadan gets through Pimento's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khadan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khadan missing with knees to the body.
Pimento works on Khadan's body with a couple of short punches.
Khadan presses Pimento against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
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!
Khadan prevents a body shot from Pimento.
Pimento struggles to land a body shot inside as Khadan controls his hands.
Pimento can't find room to land a body shot as Khadan controls the action.
Pimento tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khadan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pimento lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khadan.
Khadan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pimento is defending well for now.
Khadan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pimento lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khadan backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Khadan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pimento swings wildly with an uppercut but Khadan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khadan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pimento fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khadan lands a shoulder strike.
Pimento goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pimento works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pimento working aggressively here.
Khadan lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Odchigin Khadan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khadan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 10:9
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odchigin Khadan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Pimento throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nunez throws a head kick but Pimento moves out of range.
Nunez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Pimento closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Pimento as the two fighters clinch.
Pimento lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nunez backwards.
Pimento works on Nunez's body with a couple of short punches.
Nunez looks winded!
Pimento lands a left hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Nunez has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Pimento.
Pimento throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nunezs head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pimento.
Pimento lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pimento lands a hook to the side of the head.#KD#
Pimento drops Nunez onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nunez is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Nunez is rocked!
Pimento lands a left hand.
Nunez is still on wobbly legs! Can Pimento finish him?
Pimento lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Nunez senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Pimento!
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