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Event:
BFL 3.5: The Rematch
Date: Jul 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Willshire enables Firenzi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Willshire manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Firenzi is looking to work some ground and pound but Willshire has wrist control.
Firenzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Firenzi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Firenzi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Firenzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Willshire is keeping the position for now.
Willshire has momentary wrist control but Firenzi slips an elbow through the middle.
Firenzi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Willshire keeping moving, preventing Firenzi from controlling successfully.
Willshire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Firenzi on the ground.#SU2#
Firenzi gets to his feet - Willshire follows without any prompting.
Firenzi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willshire takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Firenzi scores with a jab. Willshire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Firenzi lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#
Willshire is rocked!
Willshire misses with the combination.
Oh Willshire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Firenzi avoids the body shot from Willshire.
Willshire seems to have got his legs back now.
Firenzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Willshire is looking to counter the offense by Firenzi and move into the clinch.#T1#
Firenzi throws a head kick but Willshire moves out of range.
Willshire just misses with a punch to the body.
Firenzi fails to land with a series of punches.
Willshire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Willshire misses with a body shot
and Firenzi counters with a left and a right that stings Willshire.
Firenzi looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Willshire counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Willshire.
Willshire is trying to stall.
Willshire struggles to land a body shot inside as Firenzi controls his hands.
Firenzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Firenzi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Willshire's face.
Willshire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Willshire wants to stall.
Willshire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Willshire wants a takedown.
Firenzi has Willshire pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Willshire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firenzi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Willshire is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Firenzi.
Willshire gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Willshire tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Firenzi is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Willshire buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Willshire!! Willshire is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Firenzi throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raphael Firenzi!
Raphael Firenzi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 9
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Omas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Omas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Firenzi taking some punishment here, with Omas in his half guard.
Firenzi pushes Omas off looking to stand but Omas dives back in and keeps control.
Firenzi is looking for a sweep. Omas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Firenzi is trying to control but can't.
Omas drops an elbow to the side of Firenzi's head.
Well, if Omas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omas is looking to stall here but Firenzi recovers full guard.
Omas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Omas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Firenzi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Firenzi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Omas controlling from the top position.
Omas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ES2#
Firenzi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD#
Omas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Omas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Omas trying to control the action but Firenzi is working from the bottom.
Firenzi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Firenzi connects with a nice short shot to Omas's temple. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ground and pound from Firenzi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Firenzi is stalling here. Omas is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Firenzi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Omas has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Firenzi tries to buck Omas off but Omas is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Firenzi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Firenzi wants to get back to his feet.
Omas lands an elbow.
Omas lands a nice forearm strike.
Firenzi tries to improve position but can't.
Omas scoring with punches and elbows.
Omas cracks Firenzi with a big elbow.
Omas working the ground and pound.
Firenzi is trying to get back to his feet.
Omas is putting a hurting on Firenzi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Firenzi is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Omas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Firenzi with a poor takedown #CL#
and Omas counters by clinching up.
Omas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Firenzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Omas's elbow.
Omas is trying to push Firenzi away but Firenzi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Firenzi is stalling here.
Omas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Firenzi is defending well.
Firenzi avoiding damage as Omas throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Omas lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Omas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Firenzi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Omas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Firenzi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Firenzi is trying to stand up here but Omas is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omas working the head and body with strikes.
Omas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Omas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Antonio Omas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Omas lands a nice short elbow.
Omas moves nicely into side control.
Firenzi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Firenzi manages to get back to half guard.
Omas is nestled in close to Firenzi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Firenzi wants to improve his position but Omas is controlling well.
Omas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Omas trying to control from half guard but Firenzi is working away.
Firenzi taking some punishment here, with Omas in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Omas lands a nice short elbow.
Omas wants to pass the guard but Firenzi is defending well.
Firenzi is trying to stand back up but Omas is controlling him
Firenzi has hold of Omas's hands but Omas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Omas connects with a nice short shot to Firenzi's temple.
Firenzi is looking for a sweep. Omas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Omas is trying to control the action in half guard but Firenzi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Firenzi has hold of Omas's hands but Omas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Omas trying to control from half guard but Firenzi is working away. #ES2#
Firenzi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Omas is on him like a limpet, forcing Firenzi back against the cage.
Firenzi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Omas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Omas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Firenzi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Omas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Omas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Firenzi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Firenzi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Omas or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Firenzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Omas closes the distance and clinches up with Firenzi, looking for a takedown. Omas pushes Firenzi against the cage but Firenzi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Omas dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Omas dodges the punch combination from Firenzi.
Firenzi throws a right and a left that Omas avoids nicely.
Firenzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Omas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Firenzi misses with a combination
#TD#
and Omas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Omas trying to control from half guard but Firenzi is working away.
Omas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Omas slips a nice elbow through Firenzi's hands, connecting with Firenzi's forehead.
Omas is trying to control the action in half guard but Firenzi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Omas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Firenzi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Omas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Omas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Firenzi looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omas winds up and cracks Firenzi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Omas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Omas in particular looking to stall.
Omas wants to control but Firenzi is keeping him busy.
Firenzi is trying to stand.
Firenzi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Omas distracts Firenzi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Omas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Omas prevents Firenzi from getting back to his feet.
Omas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Omas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Firenzi has momentary wrist control but Omas slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Omas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Omas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Omas wants to control from the top but Firenzi keeps moving.
Firenzi wants to stand but Omas is controlling the position.
Firenzi trying to control the position.
Omas preventing the sweep.
Firenzi wants to stand and escape but Omas is having none of it.
Omas landing some decent shots from guard.
Omas stays in close to Firenzi's body and controls the position.
Raphael Firenzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Firenzi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Omas manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Antonio Omas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Omas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Omas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Omas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Omas!
Raphael Firenzi was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll Be Back!'.
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Event:
UFC SNF 2
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Noble stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Firenzi tries to clinch but Noble moves away
letting Noble counter with a right hand.
Noble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Firenzi.
Firenzi misses with a looping left.
Firenzi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Noble counters with a right hand to the body.
Firenzi throws a leg kick
and Firenzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raphael Firenzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Firenzi forces Noble back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from Noble.
#BC2#
Noble breaks the clinch.
Firenzi is looking to clinch but Noble is avoiding it.
Firenzi wants to clinch but Noble slips to the side
and Noble counters with a nice uppercut.
Firenzi throws a right hand that Noble ducks under and follows up with a left that Noble also avoids with ease.
Noble looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Firenzi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Noble counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Firenzi is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Raphael Firenzi has been cut.
Firenzi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Noble scores with a counter punch that sends Firenzi to the canvas! Noble smells blood - he's punishing Firenzi with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Firenzi has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). UniConor Noble!
An out of breath and clearly excited UniConor Noble thanked UnderGround Clothing Co. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Raphael Firenzi had this to say: 'I'll Be Back!'.
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Event:
UFC THF 1
Date: May 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Campos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Firenzi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Campos postures up and lands a big shot to Firenzi's brow.
Firenzi keeping moving, preventing Campos from controlling successfully.
Campos postures up and lands a big shot to Firenzi's brow.
Firenzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campos is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Campos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Campos postures up and lands a big shot to Firenzi's brow.
Firenzi trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firenzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Firenzi, not yet.
Campos connects with a couple of short punches.
Campos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Firenzi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Campos presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The referee is keeping an eye on Firenzi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Campos is trying to drag Firenzi to the mat but Firenzi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Campos wants a takedown but no success here.
Campos tries to pull guard but Firenzi won't allow it.
Raphael Firenzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timidus Campos.
Firenzi scores with a shoulder strike.
Firenzi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Campos tries to pull guard but Firenzi holds him up against the cage and eventually Campos drops back down to his feet.
Firenzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Firenzi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Firenzi.
Firenzi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Firenzi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Campos up against the cage.
Firenzi connects with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Campos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Firenzi smiles and moves away.
Raphael Firenzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campos fails with the takedown.
Firenzi misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Campos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Firenzi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Campos is in Firenzi's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Campos stopping the sweep attempt from Firenzi.
Firenzi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Campos scoring with some ground and pound.
Firenzi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Campos postures up in Firenzi's guard and throws a big left but Firenzi blocks it.
Campos preventing the sweep.
Firenzi looking to control.
Campos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Firenzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Campos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Campos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Firenzi dominated that round.
That's time! Firenzi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Campos.
Firenzi misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Campos feints and as Firenzi raises his hands in defense, Campos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Campos prevents Firenzi from getting back to his feet.
Campos distracts Firenzi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Campos throwing strikes from guard but Firenzi blocks nicely.
Firenzi wants to stand and escape but Campos is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firenzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Firenzi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Firenzi has his hands on Campos's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Firenzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Campos trying to control but Firenzi is working from the bottom.
Campos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Firenzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Campos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Firenzi has momentary wrist control but Campos slips an elbow through the middle.
Campos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Campos advances to half guard.
Campos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Campos is nestled in close to Firenzi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Campos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#
Firenzi is rocked!
Campos working Firenzi over with strikes.
Oh Firenzi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Campos working over Firenzi with some ground and pound. Firenzi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Timidus Campos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Campos is nestled in close to Firenzi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Campos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Campos working Firenzi over with strikes.
Campos is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Firenzi is hurt! He's hurt bad - Campos fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Firenzi from any more punishment! Congratulations to Campos! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timidus Campos!
The defeated Raphael Firenzi had this to say: 'I'll Be Back!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Shin Bum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Firenzi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Firenzi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Firenzi drops Shin Bum with a beautiful combination! Shin Bum stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Firenzi is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Shin Bum is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Park Shin Bum has been cut.
Firenzi flashes Shin Bum a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Shin Bum's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Shin Bum crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Firenzi punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raphael Firenzi!
Our winner, Raphael Firenzi, 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:
NSC 19: Leagatius vs Maximus
Date: Apr 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Pavlov slips a jab and a cross from Firenzi.
Firenzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pavlov. #TD#
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pavlov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pavlov moves into full mount!
Pavlov mounts Firenzi! Really nice guard pass there!
Firenzi stops Pavlov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Firenzi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Firenzi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Firenzi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Pavlov has control of Firenzi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Firenzi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T1##SUB#
Pavlov has hold of Firenzi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Firenzi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Pavlov is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Firenzi is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Firenzi flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Pavlov anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Firenzi and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Pavlov slips an arm under Firenzi chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Pavlov has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Pavlov is squeezing on Firenzi like an anaconda would it's prey. Firenzi fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Raphael Firenzi had this to say: 'I'll Be Back!'.
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Event:
Gladitorius Maximus IV
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Firenzi misses with a body shot.
Firenzi throws a hook but Kemonito blocks it.#TD#
Kemonito shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kemonito content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kemonito stands up over Firenzi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Firenzi wants to stand and escape but Kemonito is having none of it.
Firenzi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firenzi wants to sweep here but Kemonito controlling him for the moment.
Kemonito scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#
Firenzi is rocked!
Kemonito postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Firenzi covers up, he's hurt! Kemonito keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kemonito and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kemonito can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Kemonito!
Juan Kemonito spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Raphael Firenzi spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll Be Back!'.
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Event:
JBL 19 Next Generation
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Day swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Firenzi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Day paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Day throws out a counter right but Firenzi avoids it with no problem.
Day looks to land a left hand but Firenzi moved out of range nicely.
Firenzi misses with a looping left.
Day swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Firenzi misses with a few strikes there.
Day swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Firenzi moves to clinch but Day breaks away
and Firenzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Day misses with a straight right.
Firenzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Day cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Firenzi is predictable there
and Day counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Firenzi is rocked!
Day has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Firenzi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Firenzi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Day back to the cage. Firenzi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Oh Firenzi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Firenzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Day counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Firenzi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Day counters with a stiff right hand.
Firenzi misses with a hook
and Day scores with a counter punch that sends Firenzi to the canvas! Day smells blood - he's punishing Firenzi with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Firenzi has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fri Day!
Raphael Firenzi spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll Be Back!'.
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Event:
Initiation IV
Date: Feb 08, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Kazimierz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Firenzi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kazimierz working away.
Firenzi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kazimierz on the ground.
Firenzi is being controlled here.
Firenzi tries to buck Kazimierz off but Kazimierz is having none of it.#SU2#
Kazimierz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Firenzi to his feet.
Firenzi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#
It looks like Aleksander Kazimierz has been cut.
Firenzi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Kazimierz moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Kazimierz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Firenzi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Kazimierz tightening his grip on Firenzi, looking for the choke.
Firenzi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T1#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kazimierz has the hooks in. Firenzi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Kazimierz is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Firenzi won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Kazimierz off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aleksander Kazimierz!
Raphael Firenzi spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll Be Back!'.
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Event:
Fresh Blood II
Date: Dec 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Firenzi misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Honda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Firenzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Honda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Honda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Firenzi keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
Firenzi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Firenzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Firenzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Honda trying to control but Firenzi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Firenzi wants to clinch but Honda slips to the side#TD#
and Honda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Firenzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Honda's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Honda drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Firenzi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Honda has Firenzi in his guard.#REVB#
Honda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Firenzi is one step ahead there.
Firenzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Honda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Firenzi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Firenzi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Honda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Honda has his hands on Firenzi's head, controlling the position.
Firenzi looking to sit in guard and control but Honda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Firenzi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Firenzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Honda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Honda stopping the sweep attempt from Firenzi.#T3##SUB#
Honda drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Firenzi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Honda has Firenzi in his guard.#REVB#
Firenzi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Honda wants to sweep here but Firenzi controlling him for the moment.
Firenzi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Honda seems keen to control Firenzi's posture.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Firenzi throws an elbow that misses. Honda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Firenzi's guard. Nice move by Honda!#REVR#
Firenzi wants to stand and escape but Honda is having none of it. #SUB2#
Firenzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Honda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Honda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Firenzi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Honda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Firenzi's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazunori Honda dominated that round.
That's time! Honda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Firenzi fails with the takedown.
Honda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Firenzi misses with a combination
#TD#
and Honda counters with a shoot takedown. Firenzi fights it but they end up in guard.
Honda preventing the sweep.
Honda lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda won't allow Firenzi to sweep him here.
Firenzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Firenzi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Honda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Firenzi keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Firenzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Firenzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Honda stops Firenzi from standing up. #SUB#
Honda postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Firenzi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Honda, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Firenzi wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Honda's closed guard. He's half up but Honda has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Honda pivots and extends the arm, Firenzi falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Honda! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazunori Honda!
In defeat, Raphael Firenzi stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll Be Back!'.
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Event:
JBL 10 Brayden vs Point
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
HC has Firenzi up against the cage in a clinch.
HC tries to break the clinch but Firenzi is controlling the position.
HC is trying to push Firenzi away but Firenzi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Firenzi breaks from the clinch.
Firenzi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has HC pinned against the cage. HC gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
HC keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
HC appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firenzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Firenzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Firenzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Firenzi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and HC counters with a crisp one two that drops Firenzi! HC thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Firenzi to his feet! Firenzi is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Firenzi is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Firenzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
HC cracks Firenzi with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reece HC!
Raphael Firenzi spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll Be Back!'.
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Event:
JBL Black Friday
Date: Nov 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Firenzi tries to bum rush Ruoholahti with a series of wild strikes but Ruoholahti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Firenzi moves into the clinch.
Firenzi tries to score a body lock takedown but Ruoholahti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Firenzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Firenzi. Those never looked like landing.
Firenzi misses with a takedown
and Ruoholahti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruoholahti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Firenzi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ruoholahti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Firenzi.
A nice combination there by Ruoholahti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Ruoholahti pushes Firenzi up against the cage in a clinch.
Firenzi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ruoholahti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Firenzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Firenzi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ruoholahti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Ruoholahti tries to break free but Firenzi pushes him back against the cage.
Firenzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruoholahti's elbow.
Ruoholahti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Firenzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruoholahti tests Firenzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ruoholahti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Firenzi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ruoholahti throws a series of punches but Firenzi moves out of range.
Liro Ruoholahti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firenzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruoholahti tries to clinch but Firenzi is having none of it.
Firenzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruoholahti.
Firenzi misses with a wild combination.
Firenzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Firenzi misses with a wild body shot.
Ruoholahti tries a quick counter leg kick but Firenzi is wise to it.
Ruoholahti tries to clinch but Firenzi is having none of it. #T2#
Ruoholahti misses with a combination
and Firenzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruoholahti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice jab there from Firenzi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Firenzi closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#
Ruoholahti is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Firenzi! Ruoholahti is out on his feet! Firenzi rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Ruoholahti is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Ruoholahti is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raphael Firenzi!
An out of breath Raphael Firenzi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Firenzi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Lopez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Firenzi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Firenzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Lopez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lopez showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Firenzi kicks Lopez off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Firenzi. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Firenzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Firenzi.
Firenzi has a takedown stuffed.
Firenzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Rafael Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Firenzi.#T1#
Firenzi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopez but Lopez pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Lopez has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Firenzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Firenzi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lopez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Firenzi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lopez eats them both and turns towards Firenzi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Firenzi misses with a body shot.
Firenzi misses the body punch
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Firenzi throws a sloppy body shot
and Firenzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Lopez instigates a clinch.
Firenzi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lopez or not.
Firenzi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lopez is defending well.#TD#
Lopez jumps guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Firenzi from controlling successfully. #T2#
Firenzi looking to pass the guard.
Firenzi throws an elbow that misses. Lopez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Firenzi's guard. Nice move by Lopez!#REVR#
Firenzi keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Firenzi controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself.
Firenzi wants to stand up but Lopez is controlling him.
Firenzi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Firenzi wants to sweep but no luck. #ES2#
Firenzi wriggles free and stands up.
Lopez lands a nice looking body kick.#TD#
Lopez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Firenzi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Lopez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Firenzi is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Firenzi is trying to control Lopez's posture but Lopez avoids it.
Firenzi regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Firenzi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Firenzi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Firenzi is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Firenzi throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Firenzi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Lopez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Firenzi's half guard.#ES2#
Firenzi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lopez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Firenzi has Lopez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Firenzi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lopez tumbling to the mat - Firenzi dives into Lopez's guard.
Firenzi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
Lopez wants to control but Firenzi passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firenzi working Lopez over with strikes.
Raphael Firenzi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Firenzi is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Firenzi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Firenzi wants to control but Lopez is keeping him busy.
Firenzi prevents Lopez from improving his position.
Lopez trying to control but Firenzi postures up.
Firenzi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Firenzi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Firenzi not doing much here.
#SU2#
Firenzi postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lopez to stand up. #CL2#
Firenzi darts in and clinches Lopez up against the cage.
Firenzi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Firenzi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lopez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Firenzi manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Firenzi instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Firenzi has Lopez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Firenzi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lopez tumbling to the mat - Firenzi dives into Lopez's guard.
Firenzi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lopez's head.#ROC2#
Lopez is rocked!
Firenzi stands up over Lopez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oh Lopez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Firenzi is working Lopez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Firenzi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lopez's head.#SUB#
Lopez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Firenzi stacks Lopez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Firenzi!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Firenzi cracks Lopez with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Firenzi immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Lopez is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Firenzi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raphael Firenzi!
After winning the bout, Raphael Firenzi 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Firenzi as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Odom is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Billy Odom has been cut.
Firenzi flashes Odom a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Odom's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Odom crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Firenzi punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raphael Firenzi!
Raphael Firenzi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Firenzi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Suarez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Firenzi is trying to break the clinch but Suarez is controlling him.#BC#
Suarez manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Firenzi enables Suarez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Firenzi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Firenzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suarez is one step ahead there.
Firenzi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Suarez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Firenzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suarez is one step ahead there.
Suarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Firenzi wants to get back to his feet but Suarez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Firenzi keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass. #SU#
Suarez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Firenzi. #TD2#
Firenzi looking to score a takedown here. Suarez is defending well but Firenzi drives through and ends up in Suarez's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Firenzi wants to get back to his feet but Suarez passes into half guard.
#T2#
Firenzi is looking to control Suarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Firenzi avoid being mounted?
Firenzi gets full guard.
Firenzi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Firenzi from controlling successfully.
Suarez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Firenzi is looking to work some ground and pound but Suarez has wrist control.
Firenzi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet.
Suarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Firenzi looking to sit in guard and control but Suarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Firenzi looking to control.
Suarez trying to control but Firenzi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Firenzi is looking to stand back up but Suarez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Firenzi.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Suarez connects with a nice short shot to Firenzi's temple. #T4##SUB#
Suarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Firenzi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Firenzi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Suarez postures up.
Suarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Firenzi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suarez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Firenzi stands and steps away. Suarez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Firenzi gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firenzi is putting a hurting on Suarez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Firenzi lands a decent elbow from side control.
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 Darrick Suarez 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#
Firenzi throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Suarez stumbling backwards into the cage! Suarez bounces back off the cage towards Firenzi, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Firenzi lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Firenzi celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Raphael Firenzi!
Raphael Firenzi 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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