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Event:
SYN K-1 七
Date: Feb 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Pesalelei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pesalelei throws a hook but Miles Iii blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Miles Iii misses the target.
Pesalelei slips under a jab from Miles Iii.
Pesalelei misses with a straight left.
Miles Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Pesalelei.
Miles Iii moves in looking to clinch but Pesalelei pushes him off.#CL2#
Pesalelei darts in and clinches Miles Iii up against the ropes.
Miles Iii tries to break free but Pesalelei pushes him back against the ropes.
Miles Iii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Miles Iii is trying to push Pesalelei away but Pesalelei has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Pesalelei throws an elbow that misses.
Miles Iii avoiding damage.
A short left from Pesalelei. #BC#
Miles Iii breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pesalelei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miles Iii, pushing him back against the ropes.
Miles Iii lands a knee to the body.
#BC#
Miles Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Miles Iii.#CUT#It looks like Sigi Pesalelei has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pesalelei connects with a single shot there.
Miles Iii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miles Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
A jab from Pesalelei misses.
Pesalelei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miles Iii slips a jab from Pesalelei.
Miles Iii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pesalelei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miles Iii wants to clinch.
Miles Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Pesalelei.
Miles Iii throws the left hand but Pesalelei avoids the punch easily.
Pesalelei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Pesalelei blocks the leg kick.
Miles Iii tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pesalelei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miles Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Miles Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Miles Iii misses the jab.
Pesalelei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Miles Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pesalelei misses with a lunging right hand
and Miles Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pesalelei throws a lazy uppercut
and Miles Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pesalelei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Pesalelei has managed to clinch.
Pesalelei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miles Iii blocks an uppercut.
Miles Iii tries to land knees in the clinch but Pesalelei avoids the damage to the body.
Miles Iii wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miles Iii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pesalelei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miles Iii tries a body shot but Pesalelei blocks it.
Miles Iii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miles Iii takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Miles Iii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pesalelei throws a head punch that misses.
Miles Iii has had enough of the clinch but Pesalelei keeps him there for the moment.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Boobie Miles Iii has been cut.
Miles Iii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pesalelei avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miles Iii.
Pesalelei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Pesalelei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miles Iii backwards.
Miles Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miles Iii can't break the clinch.
Pesalelei lands with a light punch inside.
Miles Iii blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Pesalelei. #BC2#
Pesalelei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pesalelei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miles Iii moves out of range as Pesalelei strikes.#KD#
Miles Iii scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Pesalelei 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miles Iii throws a leg kick
and Pesalelei counters with a nice uppercut.
Miles Iii misses with a double jab.
Pesalelei slips under a jab from Miles Iii.
Pesalelei throws a body kick that misses.
Pesalelei defending well as Miles Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Pesalelei throws out a loose jab but Miles Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pesalelei ducks under a wild hook from Miles Iii.
Pesalelei thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Miles Iii if he has to take too many more of those.
#T4#
Miles Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pesalelei was well out of range. Poor timing from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii throws the left hand but Pesalelei avoids the punch easily.
Pesalelei misses with a left hand
and Pesalelei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Miles Iii finds it's way through Pesalelei's defenses. #ROC#Pesalelei is rocked!
Miles Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miles Iii ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Pesalelei out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boobie Miles Iii!
A determined Boobie Miles Iii didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
The defeated Sigi Pesalelei had this to say: 'im sorry to all my fans i let down.'. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XXII - Blue Steel
Date: Sep 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pesalelei takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#It looks like Sigi Pesalelei has been cut.
A jab from Bizihwaeile does it's job there.
Bizihwaeile throws an overhand right that lands on Pesalelei's shoulder, as Pesalelei tries to avoid the shot.
Pesalelei looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bizihwaeile connects with the punch.
Bizihwaeile uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bizihwaeile scores with a body shot.
Pesalelei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Pesalelei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bizihwaeile throws a lazy right hand but Pesalelei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pesalelei throws a fast counter high kick but Bizihwaeile manages to duck under it in time.
Good leg kick by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a straight left.
Fred Bizihwaeile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaeile misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Bizihwaeile misses the target.
Bizihwaeile backing away here, and Pesalelei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook
#KD2#
and Pesalelei counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Bizihwaeile on his ass! Bizihwaeile 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!
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook
enabling Pesalelei to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Fred Bizihwaeile has been cut.
Bizihwaeile dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bizihwaeile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pesalelei throws a counter combo.
Bizihwaeile lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pesalelei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#That has opened up Sigi Pesalelei's cut even more.
Good exchange - Bizihwaeile coming out on top.
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 connects with a body shot that sends Pesalelei's belly button to the back.
Bizihwaeile throws the left hand but Pesalelei avoids the punch easily.
Bizihwaeile lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pesalelei at a distance.
#T2#
Pesalelei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
As Bizihwaeile backs off Pesalelei throws a huge counter combo but Bizihwaeile manages to avoid it all.
Pesalelei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bizihwaeile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pesalelei's coach down at XXX was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pesalelei's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bizihwaeile lands with a hook. Pesalelei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#Pesalelei is rocked!
Bizihwaeile cracks Pesalelei with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fred Bizihwaeile!
In his post fight interview, Fred Bizihwaeile started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Sigi Pesalelei was interviewed post fight and said 'im sorry to all my fans i let down.'. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XIX - Mamba
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pesalelei is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pesalelei's coach down at XXX was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pesalelei's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pesalelei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elizondo.
Pesalelei unleashes a big counter combination but Elizondo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pesalelei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Elizondo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pesalelei manages to avoid it.
Elizondo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elizondo 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.
Elizondo feints a jab promting Pesalelei to slip. Elizondo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pesalelei slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Elizondo clinches up against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Elizondo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pesalelei.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Pesalelei throws an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elizondo lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Elizondo. #BC#
Elizondo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Elizondo misses with a wild body shot.
Elizondo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPesalelei.#T1#
Elizondo connects with a nice looking jab.
Elizondo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Elizondo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Elizondo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pesalelei back to the ropes. Elizondo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Sigi Pesalelei has been cut.
Pesalelei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Elizondo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Elizondo throws a combination that misses
letting Pesalelei counter with a right hand.
Elizondo misses with a lunging right hand
and Pesalelei counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pesalelei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elizondo throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elizondo. Pesalelei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elizondo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Pesalelei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Elizondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pesalelei replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Elizondo blocks it well.
Some wild striking there from Elizondo.
Pesalelei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pesalelei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elizondo throws out the jab.
Pesalelei is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Elizondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pesalelei moves away.
Pesalelei throws a big counter head kick but Elizondo avoids it with no problem.
Elizondo throws a lazy right hand but Pesalelei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pesalelei throws a big counter head kick but Elizondo avoids it with no problem.
Pesalelei blocks a jab.
Pesalelei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Elizondo.
Elizondo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Elizondo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pesalelei avoids the body shot from Elizondo.
Pesalelei throws out a counter right but Elizondo avoids it with no problem.
Elizondo throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD2#
and Pesalelei counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Elizondo 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.#ROC2#Elizondo is rocked!
Elizondo misses with a double jab
and Pesalelei counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Elizondo out cold! What a finish! Pesalelei is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sigi Pesalelei!
After winning the bout, Sigi Pesalelei thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Gaizka Elizondo was interviewed post fight and said 'ill be back at 25'. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XVI
Date: Aug 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonni misses with a straight left.
Pesalelei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sonni has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pesalelei looks to land a body kick but Sonni moved away.
Pesalelei avoids the body shot from Sonni.
#CL#
Sonni moves into the clinch.#BC#
Sonni breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Sonni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sonni is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Sonni's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Sonni shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Keke Sonni has been cut.#BC#
Sonni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sonni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pesalelei scores with a head kick.
Pesalelei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sonni's sensitive parts.
Pesalelei thumps Sonni with a low kick.
Sonni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pesalelei moves away.
Nice jab there from Sonni.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pesalelei with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Sonni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonni throws the left hand but Pesalelei avoids the punch easily.
Sonni moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPesalelei.
A low kick lands for Pesalelei.
Sonni scores with a body shot.
Pesalelei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pesalelei thuds his right hand into Sonni's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonni misses the target. #CL#
Sonni forces Pesalelei back against the ropes and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Pesalelei.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Pesalelei just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sonni's brow.
Pesalelei throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Sonni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pesalelei lands a jab to Sonni's midsection.
Pesalelei throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sonni counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pesalelei moves away.#T2#
Sonni throws a lazy right hand but Pesalelei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Pesalelei misses.
Sonni fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pesalelei throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sonni fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pesalelei throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonni.
Sonni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Sonni breaks from the clinch.
Sonni throws an off balance right hand
and Pesalelei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Pesalelei has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sonni.
Pesalelei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pesalelei keeps control of Sonni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Sonni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Pesalelei tenderised Sonni's leg. Sonni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Keke Sonni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pesalelei with a nice calf kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sigi Pesalelei will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keke Sonni's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sonni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pesalelei counters with a leg kick.
Sonni digs a good hook to Pesalelei's body.
Nice body punch from Sonni.
Pesalelei lands a leg kick that knocks Sonni off balance momentarily.
Sonni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Sonni closes the distance and clinches.
Sonni looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pesalelei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sonni tries to break free but Pesalelei pushes him back against the ropes.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow over the top.
Pesalelei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonni's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sonni.
Sonni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sonni trying to control the position but instead, Pesalelei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sonni into the ropes.#BC#
Sonni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pesalelei 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.#T1#
Sonni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pesalelei. #CL#
Sonni moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Sonni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pesalelei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Sonni closes the distance and clinches.
Pesalelei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hook to the body lands for Pesalelei.
#BC#
Sonni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sonni lands a glancing blow to the side of Pesalelei's head.
Pesalelei blocks a jab.
Sonni lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pesalelei circles away quickly and effectively.
Sonni moves in looking to clinch but Pesalelei pushes him off.
Sonni misses with a series of wild punches.
Keke Sonni is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonni tries to clinch but Pesalelei is having none of it.
Sonni scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Sigi Pesalelei has been cut.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pesalelei misses with a looping left.#CL#
Sonni clinches with his opponent.
Pesalelei throws an elbow but it misses.
Pesalelei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pesalelei creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sonni's defenses. #BC#
Sonni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pesalelei throws a leg kick which misses Sonni's front leg but catches the back leg as Sonni tries to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei looks to clinch
and Sonni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pesalelei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sonni tries to clinch there but Pesalelei circles away.
Pesalelei moves to clinch but Sonni breaks away
enabling Sonni to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sonni misses with a body punch
and Pesalelei counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keke Sonni dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei cracks Sonni with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sonni darts in trying to clinch
and Pesalelei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sonni is looking to clinch.
Pesalelei moves out of range of the strikes.
Sonni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pesalelei counters with a leg kick.
Sonni's corner calls for a 1-2. Sonni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sonni tries to clinch but Pesalelei is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesalelei keeps the fight on the outside.
Pesalelei slips under a jab.
Pesalelei walks into a stiff left hand from Sonni.
A swing and a miss from Sonni.
Pesalelei tries to clinch but Sonni moves out of range.
Sonni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Sonni swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pesalelei counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sonni's knee momentarily.
Pesalelei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonni takes one to the side of the head.
Pesalelei moves away from the strike by Sonni.
Pesalelei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonni misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pesalelei! But no joy.
Sonni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pesalelei was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonni.
Sonni takes a swing at Pesalelei's ribcage but misses.
Pesalelei is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sonni works Pesalelei's body with a nice hook.
Pesalelei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Pesalelei misses the target.
Sonni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pesalelei finds it's way round the side to connect with Sonni's head. #CL#
Sonni clinches up with Pesalelei and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Sonni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Sonni moves out of range of the strikes.
Pesalelei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sonni looks to land a left hand but Pesalelei moved out of range nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sonni is looking to clinch but Pesalelei is avoiding it.
Sonni throws a series of punches but Pesalelei avoids them all with ease.
A cross from Sonni lands.
The fighters circling - Sonni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pesalelei slips under a jab.
Pesalelei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sonni moves in looking to clinch but Pesalelei pushes him off.
Pesalelei cracks Sonni with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sonni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pesalelei throws a head kick that misses.
Sonni seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pesalelei dips to his left and cracks Sonni with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sigi Pesalelei.
I think Pesalelei has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigi Pesalelei!
After winning the bout, Sigi Pesalelei 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:
Eight Limbs XIV
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizalia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pesalelei counters with a left to the body.
Rizalia looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rizalia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#It looks like Datu Rizalia has been cut.
Pesalelei misses with a body shot.
Pesalelei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizalia.
Pesalelei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizalia was well out of range. Poor timing from Pesalelei.
Some bone on bone action there as Pesalelei checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pesalelei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rizalia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rizalia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from Pesalelei misses its target.
Pesalelei scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pesalelei.
Rizalia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesalelei with a nice cross.
Pesalelei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rizalia throws a wild body kick that Pesalelei sees coming a mile off.
Rizalia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pesalelei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Pesalelei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rizalia manages to avoid it.
Rizalia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rizalia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pesalelei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rizalia misses with a left hand
and Pesalelei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pesalelei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rizalia.
Good shot there by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei scores with a jab to the head.
Pesalelei lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That kick from Pesalelei tenderised Rizalia's leg. Rizalia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rizalia misses with a straight right.
Pesalelei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pesalelei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pesalelei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rizalia at a distance.
Pesalelei throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pesalelei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pesalelei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pesalelei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rizalia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rizalia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pesalelei.#ROC#Rizalia is rocked!
Rizalia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rizalia is still on wobbly legs! Can Pesalelei finish him?
Rizalia thows a leg kick but Pesalelei checks it
and Pesalelei counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sigi Pesalelei!
Sigi Pesalelei 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:
Eight Limbs X
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Pesalelei gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sharp scores with a shoulder strike.
Sharp lands a right hand.
Sharp tries to work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharp works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sharp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Pesalelei lands an elbow that stopped Sharp in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Asa Sharp has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Pesalelei.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sharp.
Sharp blocks the elbow strike.
Sharp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sharp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharp taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sharp lands a nice uppercut.
Sharp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pesalelei backwards. #CUT#It looks like Sigi Pesalelei has been cut.
Pesalelei taking a breather.
Sharp works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sharp lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Pesalelei.
Sharp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pesalelei cracks Sharp with a nice body shot.
Sharp lands with a right to the head.
Pesalelei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pesalelei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Sharp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Sharp breaks from the clinch.
Sharp dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pesalelei. That did some damage!
Sharp seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pesalelei connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Pesalelei instigates a clinch.
Sharp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sharp is leaning against Pesalelei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sharp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sharp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sharp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pesalelei backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Sharp.
Sharp scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sharp.
Pesalelei looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sharp.
A body shot lands from Sharp.
Sharp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sharp creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Pesalelei 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! Pesalelei face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Sharp takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Asa Sharp!
Post fight, an emotional Asa Sharp said 'Im a can CRUSHERRRR'.
Sigi Pesalelei spoke after the fight, saying 'im sorry to all my fans i let down.'. |
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Event:
WKBC: Grandis Eventus
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Tua tries to keep at a distance but Pesalelei has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pesalelei is looking to control Tua's arms but Tua gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pesalelei has his back to the ropes.
Tua throws an elbow that misses.
Tua trying to stall but Pesalelei improves his position.
Pesalelei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pesalelei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tua takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like David Tua has been cut.
Tua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pesalelei avoids a wild elbow strike from Tua.
Pesalelei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pesalelei is stalling here.
#BC2#
Tua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tua throws an off balance right hand
and Pesalelei counters with a good low kick that Tua was not able to check.
Tua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pesalelei was well out of range. Poor timing from Tua.
Tua swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pesalelei counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Pesalelei misses.
Pesalelei sets himself, and Tua steps forward looking for the clinch! Pesalelei avoids it this time.#T1#
Pesalelei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pesalelei throws a series of punches but Tua avoids them all with ease.
Tua is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pesalelei pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tua back to the ropes. Pesalelei follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tua misses with a hook. Pesalelei ducked under it nicely.
Pesalelei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tua doesn't seem bothered though.
Pesalelei throws a sloppy head kick
and Tua counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Pesalelei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T2#
Pesalelei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
Pesalelei will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tua up against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Pesalelei has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Pesalelei blocks a body shot from Tua.
Pesalelei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pesalelei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pesalelei slows down the pace here.
Tua misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei lands a damaging elbow.
Tua throws a head punch that misses.
Tua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tua takes an elbow to the temple.
Pesalelei lands a left hand.
Pesalelei lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigi Pesalelei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Tua's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pesalelei misses with an uppercut. Tua saw that one coming.
Tua is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tua on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice straight punches there by Pesalelei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pesalelei.
Tua misses with a looping right.
Pesalelei throws a body punch but Tua moves out of range.
Sigi Pesalelei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Pesalelei has closed the distance and engaged Tua in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pesalelei has him pressed against the ropes.
Tua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pesalelei.
Tua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pesalelei.
Tua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei scores with a shot to the side of Tua's head.
Pesalelei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pesalelei lands with a short shot to the head.
Pesalelei lands with a short shot to the head.
Pesalelei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pesalelei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#Tua is rocked!
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tua is still on wobbly legs! Can Pesalelei finish him?
Pesalelei prevents Tua from breaking the clinch.
Tua seems to have recovered his senses.
Sigi Pesalelei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Tua scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Sigi Pesalelei has been cut.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua tries to circle away but Pesalelei has him pinned against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pesalelei.
Tua is trying to break the clinch but Pesalelei is controlling him.
A short right from Pesalelei on the inside.
Pesalelei digs a right hand underneath Tua's ribcage. Tua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tua is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside.
Pesalelei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pesalelei creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Tua 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! Tua face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Pesalelei takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sigi Pesalelei!
An out of breath Sigi Pesalelei 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:
WKBC: Cornell VS Pesalelei 2
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cornell ducks under a wild hook from Pesalelei.
Cornell throws a leg kick
enabling Pesalelei to counter with a crisp jab.
Cornell with the inside leg kick.
Cornell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pesalelei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pesalelei scores with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Cornell.
Pesalelei throws a sloppy head kick and Cornell moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cornell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesalelei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cornell finds it's way round the side to connect with Pesalelei's head.
Cornell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pesalelei eats them both and turns towards Cornell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cornell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pesalelei. That one must have hurt.
Cornell slips under a jab.
Tony Cornell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cornell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pesalelei. Pesalelei obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Cornell lands a nice hook to Pesalelei's body. Pesalelei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cornell.
Cornell looks for the body kick but Pesalelei saw that one coming.
Pesalelei tries to clinch but Cornell moves out of range.
Pesalelei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cornell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cornell loads up on a big right hand but Pesalelei slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Pesalelei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pesalelei wants to clinch up but Cornell keeps it at a distance.
Cornell throws a shot to the body.
Cornell throws a looping overhand right but Pesalelei ducks down to avoid it.
Pesalelei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cornell throws a front kick that sends Pesalelei stumbling back into the ropes.#T2#
Cornell connects with a right hand. Pesalelei shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Sigi Pesalelei has been cut.
Cornell throws a leg kick but Pesalelei checks it.
Pesalelei scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pesalelei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cornell manages to avoid it.
Cornell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cornell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pesalelei counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Cornell. Beautiful body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Cornell there.#CL2#
Cornell gets tackled into the ropes by Pesalelei. Pesalelei maintains the clinch.
Cornell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cornell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pesalelei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pesalelei misses with the head strike.
Cornell misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Cornell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sigi Pesalelei's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pesalelei is looking to clinch but Cornell is avoiding it.
Some bone on bone action there as Pesalelei checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pesalelei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick by Cornell misses
and Pesalelei counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cornell's knee momentarily.
Cornell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cornell.
Cornell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pesalelei staying out of range there.
Pesalelei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Cornell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornell throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Pesalelei counter with a right hand.
Cornell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pesalelei needs to keep his hands up - Cornell had a free shot at his head there.
Cornell motions for Pesalelei to come forward. Cornell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Cornell, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cornell lands a body shot.
Cornell misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Cornell.
Pesalelei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cornell throws out a loose jab but Pesalelei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pesalelei steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cornell misses with a body kick.
Cornell throws a jab but it's blocked by Pesalelei.
Cornell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pesalelei can do to turn this around?
Cornell scores with a kick to the body.
Cornell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cornell lands a nice looking body shot.
Cornell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pesalelei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cornell.#T2#
Cornell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pesalelei manages to avoid it.
Pesalelei tries a quick counter leg kick but Cornell is wise to it.
Pesalelei's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cornell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pesalelei scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cornell throws a jab when Pesalelei was well out of range.
Cornell blocks the body kick.
Pesalelei misses with an uppercut
and Cornell counters with a nice uppercut.
Cornell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pesalelei throws a fast counter high kick but Cornell manages to duck under it in time.
Pesalelei throws a nice looking combination but Cornell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pesalelei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cornell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cornell thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cornell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pesalelei doesn't manage to clinch there - Cornell circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Cornell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cornell.
Pesalelei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the body from Cornell misses
and Pesalelei counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Cornell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sigi Pesalelei'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.#R3#
Pesalelei swings widly with a right hand
enabling Cornell to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Pesalelei is rocked!
Cornell cracks Pesalelei with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Cornell!
Tony Cornell retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Tony Cornell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Sigi Pesalelei was interviewed post fight and said 'im sorry to all my fans i let down.'. |
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Event:
WKBC: Cornell VS Tua 2
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov throws a nice looking combination but Pesalelei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pesalelei is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pesalelei looks to land a right hand but Alexandrov moved out of range.
Alexandrov moves out of range as Pesalelei strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Alexandrov misses its target.
Pesalelei has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Alexandrov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pesalelei scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Pesalelei closes the distance and clinches.
Pesalelei misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandrov.
I was talking to Alexandrov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Pesalelei throws a right hand that Alexandrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Alexandrov also avoids with ease.#CL#
Alexandrov clinches up against the ropes.
Pesalelei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Pesalelei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Pesalelei lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pesalelei as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.
Alexandrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Alexandrov presses Pesalelei against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pesalelei being controlled against the ropes.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pesalelei throws an elbow that misses.
Pesalelei lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Pesalelei.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
Alexandrov lands a nice uppercut.
Pesalelei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alexandrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Pesalelei.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pesalelei.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pesalelei controls his hands.
Alexandrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pesalelei is defending well for now.#T2#
Pesalelei throws an elbow that misses.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alexandrov trying to stall but Pesalelei improves his position.
Pesalelei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Alexandrov has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pesalelei prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
A right handed body shot lands from Pesalelei.
Alexandrov lands a right hand.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Alexandrov shrugs off.
Alexandrov lands a knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pesalelei as Alexandrov tries to tie him up. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Sigi Pesalelei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pesalelei punishes Alexandrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Pesalelei swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pesalelei moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sigi Pesalelei will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pesalelei connects with a jab.
Pesalelei throws a body punch but Alexandrov moves out of range. #CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Pesalelei looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alexandrov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Pesalelei misses with some punches.
Pesalelei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pesalelei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pesalelei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Pesalelei controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pesalelei is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alexandrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Pesalelei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alexandrov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Pesalelei controls the action.
#T1#
Pesalelei blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Pesalelei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pesaleleis head.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pesalelei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pesalelei misses with the head strike.
Alexandrov lands a right hand.
Alexandrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Sigi Pesalelei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pesalelei misses with a punch on the inside.
Pesalelei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov digs a right hand underneath Pesalelei's ribcage. Pesalelei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the temple.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Pesalelei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexandrovs head.
Alexandrov is working Pesalelei over against the ropes.#T2#
Pesalelei scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alexandrov pushes Pesalelei back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pesalelei misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pesalelei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pesalelei tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Pesalelei.
A head punch on the inside from Pesalelei fails to land.
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pesalelei throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pesalelei lands an elbow that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigi Pesalelei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Pesalelei misses with a hook.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pesalelei 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 Alexandrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alexandrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Alexandrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Pesalelei.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pesalelei as Alexandrov tries to tie him up. #BC#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pesalelei, pushing him back against the ropes.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Pesalelei looking to slow down the pace here.
Alexandrov lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Pesalelei - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alexandrov pushes Pesalelei back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Sigi Pesalelei has been cut.
Pesalelei scores with a shoulder strike.
Pesalelei throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov leaning his opponent against the ropes.#T1#
Pesalelei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov tries to work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow strike.
Pesalelei throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei works on Alexandrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pesalelei lands a nice uppercut.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside.
Pesalelei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pesalelei gets through Alexandrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pesalelei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov has Pesalelei pushed against the ropes.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Alexandrov shrugs off.
Sigi Pesalelei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CUT2#It looks like Alex Alexandrov has been cut.#T2#
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pesalelei controls his hands.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Alexandrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandrov.
Pesalelei throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pesalelei avoids it.
Stalling in the clinch from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov cracks Pesalelei with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Alexandrov.
Pesalelei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Pesalelei blocks it.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sigi Pesalelei.
Well Pesalelei 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigi Pesalelei!
Our winner, Sigi Pesalelei, 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:
WKBC: New Arrivals
Date: May 18, 2020 |
#R1#
El Cabare uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei connects with a looping right hand.
Pesalelei misses with a straight right.
El Cabare pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pesalelei is out of range and El Cabare settles back down. #CL#
Pesalelei clinches with his opponent.
Pesalelei lands a body shot in the clinch.
El Cabare misses with a punch to the body.
Pesalelei lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pesalelei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Wilson El Cabare has been cut.
El Cabare looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei presses El Cabare against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pesalelei pressing his opponent against the ropes.
El Cabare should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
El Cabare takes an elbow to the temple.
Pesalelei gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
El Cabare misses with a body punch.
El Cabare misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Pesalelei creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through El Cabare's defenses.
El Cabare letting Pesalelei take a breather here.
A right handed body shot lands from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from El Cabare fails to land.
Pesalelei lands an elbow that stopped El Cabare in his tracks for a moment.
Pesalelei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pesalelei.
El Cabare pushes off an throws an elbow but Pesalelei leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Pesalelei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
El Cabare takes an elbow to the forehead.
El Cabare goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
El Cabare takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
That has opened up Wilson El Cabare's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei scores with a shot to the side of El Cabare's head.
Pesalelei cracks El Cabare with a nice body shot.#KD#
Pesalelei breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks El Cabare with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! El Cabare looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. El Cabare get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!#ROC#
El Cabare is rocked!
El Cabare ducks right into an uppercut from Pesalelei.
El Cabare is still on wobbly legs! Can Pesalelei finish him?#T2##CL#
Pesalelei clinches.
Pesalelei lands a body punch.
El Cabare seems to have recovered his senses.
Pesalelei lands a left hand.
Pesalelei is stalling here.
#KD#
Pesalelei pushes El Cabare against the ropes and as he bounces back off them, cracks him with a big elbow that drops him to the mat! You don't see that very often! Will he manage to get back to his feet? 3,4,5,6 is the count... and he's up! He seems OK; probably just in shock that he was dropped by an elbow that he obviously didn't see coming.
El Cabare drops his guard momentarily, allowing Pesalelei to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes El Cabare! 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! Pesalelei takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sigi Pesalelei!
Sigi Pesalelei 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:
WKBC: The Zealot VS Rua
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Pesalelei has McGraber up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pesalelei swings wildly with an uppercut but McGraber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pesalelei is working McGraber over against the ropes.
McGraber misses with an elbow strike.
McGraber misses with the head strike.
McGraber tries a body shot but Pesalelei blocks it.
McGraber lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pesalelei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pesalelei scores with a hook to the body.
Pesalelei tries a body shot but McGraber blocks it.
McGraber working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Pesalelei.
McGraber tries a body shot but Pesalelei blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pesalelei working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Pesalelei just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGraber's brow.
McGraber working aggressively here.
McGraber misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McGraber fails to land.
A body shot lands from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei is leaning against McGraber and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGraber is breathing heavily.
A short left from Pesalelei. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGraber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGraber can't find room to land a body shot as Pesalelei controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pesalelei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGraber.
McGraber lands a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Pesalelei.
McGraber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pesalelei trying to stall but McGraber improves his position.
McGraber has Pesalelei pushed against the ropes.
McGraber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
Pesalelei lands an elbow that stopped McGraber in his tracks for a moment.
Pesalelei blocks a body shot from McGraber.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGraber blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGraber.
McGraber is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pesalelei is keeping busy.
A left hand lands to the body for McGraber.
A shot in the inside from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei is trying to stall.
#T2#
McGraber blocking some punches.
McGraber misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGraber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pesalelei lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Pucy McGraber has been cut.
Pesalelei blocks an uppercut.
McGraber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from McGraber.
McGraber struggles to land a body shot inside as Pesalelei controls his hands.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow.
McGraber is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pesalelei is keeping busy.
Pesalelei scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei blocks a body shot from McGraber.
A head punch on the inside from McGraber fails to land.
McGraber lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pesalelei backwards.
Pesalelei works on McGraber's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow.
Pesalelei pushes McGraber back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
McGraber is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pesalelei misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigi Pesalelei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pucy McGraber's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pesalelei misses with a body shot.
McGraber throws a body kick that misses.
McGraber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGraber throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pesalelei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGraber looks to throw the jab but Pesalelei is out of range.
McGraber connects with a jab.
McGraber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pesalelei.
McGraber misses with a looping left.
Pesalelei misses with a low kick as McGraber jumps back.
Pesalelei looks to land a combination but McGraber avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraber throws a lazy body kick
letting Pesalelei counter with a right hand.
McGraber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from McGraber misses the target.
McGraber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pesalelei tries to clinch but McGraber is having none of it.
Pesalelei slips a jab from McGraber.#T1#
Pesalelei misses with the combination.
Pesalelei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGraber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pesalelei.
Some wild striking there from McGraber.
McGraber misses the jab.
Pesalelei throws out a counter right but McGraber avoids it with no problem.
Pesalelei throws a big shot that misses.
McGraber throws a right hand that Pesalelei ducks under and follows up with a left that Pesalelei also avoids with ease.
McGraber backing away here, and Pesalelei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McGraber throws a jab when Pesalelei was well out of range.
Pesalelei lands a body shot.
Pesalelei connects with a body shot.
Pucy McGraber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pesalelei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pesalelei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from McGraber misses.
Jab by McGraber.#T2#
Pesalelei is looking to slow McGraber down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGraber misses with a right hand
and Pesalelei counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGraber's knee momentarily.
McGraber lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pesalelei takes a step back to recover.
Pucy McGraber is winning the standup battle so far.
McGraber lands a front kick.
McGraber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pesalelei counters with a one-two to the body.
Pesalelei misses with an uppercut. McGraber saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from McGraber misses the target.
Good shot there by Pesalelei.
McGraber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGraber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pesalelei.
McGraber misses with a left hand
and Pesalelei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh McGraber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGraber throws a hook but Pesalelei blocks it.
McGraber seems to have got his legs back now.
McGraber misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sigi Pesalelei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pucy McGraber's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Pesalelei does no damage.
McGraber throws a wild body kick that Pesalelei sees coming a mile off.
Pesalelei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pesalelei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGraber throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGraber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGraber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pesalelei misses with an uppercut.
McGraber misses with a looping right.
McGraber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesalelei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGraber slips a jab from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGraber.
Pesalelei on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
McGraber throws a low kick, looking for Pesalelei's leg but Pesalelei calmly moves out of range.
Pesalelei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pesalelei takes one to the side of the head.
McGraber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGraber throws a poor cross that misses
and Pesalelei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pesalelei throws a shot from downtown. McGraber moves away and avoids it.
Pesalelei throws a sloppy head kick and McGraber moves out of range easily.
Pesalelei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGraber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Pesalelei misses the target.
McGraber throws a combination that misses
and Pesalelei counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGraber misses with an uppercut
and Pesalelei counters with a left and a right that stings McGraber.
McGraber lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pesalelei misses with an uppercut. McGraber saw that one coming.
McGraber is looking to counter with a body kick.
Pucy McGraber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sigi Pesalelei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
McGraber misses with an uppercut
and Pesalelei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pesalelei looks to score with a jab to the body but McGraber is just out of range.
McGraber missing with a left hand there. Pesalelei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGraber throws a hook but Pesalelei blocks it.
Pesalelei lands with a right hand.
McGraber 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. #CL2#
Pesalelei moves into range and clinches up with McGraber.
McGraber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGraber lands a shot to the body.
McGraber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGraber throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pesaleleis head.
Sigi Pesalelei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGraber tries to work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
McGraber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for McGraber.
McGraber throws an off balance right hand
and Pesalelei counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Pucy McGraber.
Well Pesalelei 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sigi Pesalelei!
After winning the bout, Sigi Pesalelei thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Pucy McGraber spoke after the fight, saying 'You know, I used to work in Cincinnati, and a place called Swifton Village. You know what that is? Swifton Village. It was good and it worked out well, and it gives you confidence when things work out well at a young age, and look what happened to all of us, right? Thank you and goodnight.'.
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Event:
WKBC: Cornell VS Cathaway
Date: May 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Boyka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pesalelei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pesalelei slips a straight right by Boyka.
As Boyka backs away, Pesalelei returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pesalelei misses with a double jab.
Boyka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yuri Boyka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pesalelei is looking to clinch.
Boyka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pesalelei scores with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Boyka. Beautiful body shot.
Boyka throws a hook but Pesalelei blocks it.
Boyka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boyka catches Pesalelei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boyka misses with a series of wild punches.
Boyka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Boyka misses with a right hand
and Pesalelei counters with a right hand to the body.
Pesalelei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Boyka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pesalelei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boyka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boyka throws a lazy right hand but Pesalelei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pesalelei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boyka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pesalelei lands with an uppercut that bounces Boyka off the ropes and back into range.
Pesalelei darts in trying to clinch
and Boyka counters with a straight right hand.
Boyka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boyka tries a head kick but it misses.
Boyka misses with a lunging right hand
and Boyka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boyka avoids the head kick by Pesalelei.
#T2#
Pesalelei keeps Boyka at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyka misses with a left hand
enabling Pesalelei to counter with a crisp jab.
Boyka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pesalelei lands a nice hook to Boyka's body. Boyka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boyka swings widly with a right hand
and Pesalelei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boyka throws an off balance right hand
and Pesalelei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pesalelei scores with a head kick. Boyka tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pesalelei connects with a body shot.
Boyka looks winded!
Boyka throws a hook to the side of Pesalelei's head but Pesalelei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pesalelei scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#
Boyka is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pesalelei throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Boyka is still on wobbly legs! Can Pesalelei finish him?
Boyka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pesalelei.
Boyka swings widly with a right hand
and Pesalelei counters with a nice body kick.
Boyka seems to have recovered his senses.
Pesalelei scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigi Pesalelei dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boyka drops his guard momentarily, allowing Pesalelei to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Boyka! 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! Pesalelei takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sigi Pesalelei!
A very excited looking Sigi Pesalelei 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:
WKBC: Silva VS Oki
Date: Apr 23, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Ired moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Ired breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Ired shoots in and bounces Pesalelei off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Ired advances to half guard.
Pesalelei wants to get back to full guard.
Ired is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pesalelei!
Ired prevents Pesalelei from getting the reversal.
Ired landing strikes from the mount.#SUB2#
Ired is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Pesalelei is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ret Ired!
Ret Ired very nearly forgot to thank Hardcore Nutrition 160Q ($150) 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.
The defeated Sigi Pesalelei had this to say: 'im sorry to all my fans i let down.'.
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Event:
WKBC: Anderson vs Pitung
Date: Apr 08, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Pesalelei instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Pesalelei's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hunt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pesalelei keeps control of Hunt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Pesalelei has him pressed against the ropes.
Pesalelei lands an elbow just above Hunt 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Hunt has been cut.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt is trying to break free.
Pesalelei slowing the pace effectively.
Pesalelei keeps control of Hunt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hunt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Pesalelei is controlling him.
Hunt wants to break the clinch but can't.
A bit of stalling here from Pesalelei.
A frustrated look appears on Hunt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch but Pesalelei keeps him there for the moment.
Pesalelei lands a damaging elbow.
Hunt takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Pesalelei as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt looks winded!
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Hunt shrugs off.
Hunt working hard to break the clinch.
Hunt is trying to push Pesalelei away but Pesalelei has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Pesalelei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Pesalelei as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Pesalelei on the inside.
Pesalelei lands a shoulder strike.
Pesalelei scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
That has opened up Mark Hunt's cut even more.
A short uppercut from Pesalelei.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pesalelei lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#
Hunt is rocked!
Pesalelei cracks Hunt with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Hunt 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! Hunt wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sigi Pesalelei!
Our winner, Sigi Pesalelei, 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:
Openweight GP: Semi Finals
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Cornell scores with a leg kick.
Cornell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cornell digs a good hook to Pesalelei's body.
Cornell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pesalelei.
Cornell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pesalelei tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cornell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cornell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cornell throws a body kick that misses.
Pesalelei dodges the punch combination from Cornell.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cornell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Cornell is predictable there
and Pesalelei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cornell just misses with a punch to the body.
Pesalelei throws out a counter right but Cornell avoids it with no problem.
Cornell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pesalelei.
It appears Cornell was looking to counter with a kick there.#T1#
Pesalelei lands with a kick to the temple. Cornell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pesalelei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cornell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cornell throws a right hand that misses
and Pesalelei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pesalelei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cornell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pesalelei takes a swing at Cornell's ribcage but misses.
Cornell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pesalelei slips a straight right by Cornell.
Pesalelei tries a quick counter leg kick but Cornell is wise to it.
Cornell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pesalelei moves out of range of the body kick.
Cornell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cornell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Sigi Pesalelei has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cornell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pesalelei looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Pesalelei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tony Cornell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pesalelei. Cornell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pesalelei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pesalelei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pesalelei tries to clinch there but Cornell circles away.
Cornell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pesalelei appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cornell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pesalelei moves away.
Cornell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pesalelei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cornell tries to bum rush Pesalelei with a series of wild strikes but Pesalelei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Cornell misses the target.
Pesalelei throws out a counter right but Cornell avoids it with no problem.
Cornell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pesalelei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cornell.
Pesalelei on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cornell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Cornell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sigi Pesalelei'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.
#R2#
Cornell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pesalelei throws a lazy right hand but Cornell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cornell cracks Pesalelei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cornell lands a leg kick that knocks Pesalelei off balance momentarily.
Pesalelei misses with a left hand
and Cornell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pesalelei misses with a hook
and Cornell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cornell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pesalelei scores with a punch to the head.
Tony Cornell is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Cornell lands a head kick that bluckles Pesalelei and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Cornell no doubt looking to push for a finish!
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!
Cornell thows a leg kick but Pesalelei checks it
and Pesalelei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Cornell throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Pesalelei is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the ropes! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tony Cornell!
A victorious Tony Cornell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Sigi Pesalelei stepped up to the mic, saying 'im sorry to all my fans i let down.'.
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Event:
Openweight GP: Round 1
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
MP lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pesalelei circles away quickly and effectively.
Pesalelei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MP misses with a wild combination.
Pesalelei throws a jab when MP was well out of range.#CL#
Pesalelei instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MP.
I was talking to Pesalelei's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pesalelei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
MP escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Pesalelei misses.
Pesalelei sets himself, and MP steps forward looking for the clinch! Pesalelei avoids it this time.
Pesalelei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pesalelei throws a head kick but MP moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MP throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pesalelei on the side of the head.
Pesalelei avoids the head kick by MP.
Pesalelei throws a looping overhand right but MP ducks down to avoid it.
MP throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pesalelei.
MP misses with the combination.
MP just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
MP throws a sloppy head kick and Pesalelei moves out of range easily.
Pesalelei avoids the head kick by MP.
#CL#
Pesalelei clinches up with MP and pushes him back against the ropes.
Pesalelei throws an elbow but it misses.
MP working hard to break the clinch.
Pesalelei wants to get back to striking at distance but MP won't allow it.
Pesalelei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Michael MP has been cut.
MP blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Pesalelei as the two fighters clinch.
Pesalelei struggles to land a body shot inside as MP controls his hands.
Pesalelei lands an uppercut.
Pesalelei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MP misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pesalelei blocks an uppercut.
MP looking to stall.
#T2#
Pesalelei swings wildly with an uppercut but MP uses good head movement to avoid it.
MP takes a shot to the head.
MP blocking some punches.
Pesalelei creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MP avoids a wild elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that MP shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pesalelei throws an elbow but it misses.
Pesalelei lands a left hand that snaps the head of MP backwards.
Pesalelei throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Pesalelei fails to land.
Pesalelei throws an elbow but it misses.
Pesalelei is trying to break the clinch but MP is controlling him.
Pesalelei scores with a shot to the side of MP's head.
MP working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigi Pesalelei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael MP's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
MP fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pesalelei manages to avoid it.
Pesalelei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MP can do to turn this around?#CL#
Pesalelei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pesalelei misses with the head strike.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that MP shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Michael MP's cut even more.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pesalelei misses with a punch to the body.
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
MP breaks from the clinch.
MP throws a head kick that misses.
MP throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pesalelei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MP misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MP moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MP throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MP misses with a double jab
and Pesalelei counters with a straight right hand.
Michael MP is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pesalelei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MP on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pesalelei jabs MP to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MP rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pesalelei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pesalelei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
MP on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pesalelei. Pesalelei obviously looking to wear him down.
Pesalelei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MP doesn't seem bothered though.
Sigi Pesalelei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pesalelei lands a jab to MP's midsection.
Pesalelei punishes MP's body with a nice straight punch.
Michael MP seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Pesalelei darts in and clinches MP up against the ropes.
Pesalelei misses with some punches.
Pesalelei lands an elbow that stopped MP in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, MP just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pesalelei's brow.
Pesalelei lands with a right to the head.
Pesalelei working aggressively here.
MP prevents Pesalelei from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Pesalelei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MP swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pesalelei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pesalelei slips a jab and a cross from MP.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pesalelei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MP tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
MP uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei cracks MP with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pesalelei slips a jab and a cross from MP.
Pesalelei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pesalelei avoids the head kick by MP.
Michael MP seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD#
Pesalelei lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and MP goes down! The ref sends Pesalelei to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and MP is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#CUT#
The cut above Michael MP's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Good standup being displayed there by Pesalelei as he connects with a hook.#ROC#
MP is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MP walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Pesalelei! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sigi Pesalelei!
Sigi Pesalelei seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Michael MP had this to say: 'That was unexpected. Give me another 5 minutes and that dude is getting wrecked.'.
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Event:
Elite Thai Showdown: 1
Date: Feb 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Pesalelei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexandrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pesalelei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Alexandrov.#CL#
Alexandrov darts in and clinches Pesalelei up against the ropes.
Alexandrov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pesalelei has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov - that landed with a thud.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pesalelei or not.
A short uppercut from Alexandrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesalelei working aggressively here.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pesalelei throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov. #BC#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pesalelei misses the jab.#CL#
Alexandrov gets a clinch. #T1#
Pesalelei throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pesalelei lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Pesalelei.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov prevents Pesalelei from breaking the clinch.
Pesalelei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov tries to work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pesalelei prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Stalling in the clinch from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pesalelei blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Pesalelei working aggressively here.
Alexandrov blocks the elbow strike.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pesalelei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexandrov dodges an elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Alexandrov has Pesalelei pressed against the ropes.
#T2#
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Alexandrov stalls.
Alexandrov has Pesalelei pressed against the ropes, preventing Pesalelei from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pesalelei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Pesalelei backwards.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov tries to work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pesalelei lands a really nice looking cross but Alexandrov seems unphased.
#CL#
Pesalelei tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov 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.
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 Alex Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pesalelei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexandrov. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pesalelei has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pesalelei throws a body punch but Alexandrov moves out of range. #CL2#
Pesalelei closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
Alexandrov lands a body shot. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Pesalelei throws a poor cross that misses
and Alexandrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pesalelei lands a jab to the head.
#T1##CL#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Alexandrov. #CUT#
It looks like Sigi Pesalelei has been cut.
Pesalelei lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov avoids the elbow strike from Pesalelei, against the ropes.
Pesalelei lands a damaging elbow.
Alexandrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pesalelei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pesalelei controls his hands.
Pesalelei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pesalelei misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pesalelei.
Alex Alexandrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Pesalelei blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Pesalelei fails to land.
Alexandrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pesalelei swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pesalelei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Alex Alexandrov has been cut.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Pesalelei controls the action.
A short right from Alexandrov on the inside.
Pesalelei wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pesalelei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov lands an uppercut.
Pesalelei throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pesalelei.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Pesalelei controls the action.
Alexandrov lands a right hand.
Pesalelei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pesalelei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
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 Alex Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Pesalelei takes a swing at Alexandrov's ribcage but misses.
Sigi Pesalelei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pesalelei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Pesalelei misses.
Alexandrov slips under a jab from Pesalelei.
Alexandrov checks a leg kick. #CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pesalelei throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
A short left from Pesalelei.
Alexandrov has Pesalelei pushed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesalelei swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pesalelei blocks a body shot from Alexandrov. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
Pesalelei wants to clinch.#T1#
A nice combination there by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alexandrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pesalelei lands a shoulder strike.
Alexandrov is working Pesalelei over against the ropes.
Alexandrov scores with a shot to the side of Pesalelei's head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Pesalelei throws an elbow but misses.
Pesalelei throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pesalelei wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pesalelei fails to land.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Alexandrov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pesalelei avoids the damage to the body.
Pesalelei prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Pesalelei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov blocks the elbow strike.
Pesalelei gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pesalelei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pesalelei misses with some punches.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Pesalelei fails to land.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike.
Pesalelei has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside.
Alexandrov trying to control the position but instead, Pesalelei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexandrov into the ropes.
Pesalelei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigi Pesalelei really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4##CL#
Alexandrov forces Pesalelei back against the ropes and clinches.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Alexandrov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pesalelei avoids the damage to the body.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside.
Alexandrov dodges an elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pesalelei.
Pesalelei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Pesalelei cracks the inside of Alexandrov's front leg.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pesalelei, pushing him back against the ropes.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pesalelei lands an uppercut.
Pesalelei lands with a light punch inside.
Alexandrov is looking to control Pesalelei's arms but Pesalelei gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alexandrov has his back to the ropes.
Alexandrov blocks an elbow strike.
Pesalelei prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pesalelei as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.
Pesalelei has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pesalelei is keeping busy.
Alexandrov presses Pesalelei against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pesalelei throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Pesalelei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Alexandrov gets a clinch.
Pesalelei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandrov is stalling here.
#T2##BC2#
Pesalelei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pesalelei throws a shot from downtown. Alexandrov moves away and avoids it.
Pesalelei looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexandrov is just out of range.
Pesalelei throws a head kick but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Alexandrov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alexandrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pesalelei counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pesalelei throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pesalelei.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexandrov lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Pesalelei on the inside.
Pesalelei throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alexandrov blocks the elbow strike.
Alexandrov digs a right hand underneath Pesalelei's ribcage. Pesalelei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigi Pesalelei dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alexandrov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alexandrov avoids the elbow strike from Pesalelei, against the ropes.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pesalelei controls his hands.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pesalelei misses with some punches.
Pesalelei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alexandrov tries to work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Pesalelei controls the action.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow strike.
Pesalelei is trying to force a seperation but Alexandrov has the dominant position.
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow. #T1#
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pesalelei is keeping busy.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow over the top.
A short uppercut from Pesalelei.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei misses with some punches.
Alexandrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Pesalelei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Pesalelei fails to land.
Alexandrov avoids the elbow strike from Pesalelei, against the ropes.
Pesalelei creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Pesalelei avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Alexandrov pushes Pesalelei back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Alexandrov pushes Pesalelei back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Pesalelei is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alexandrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alexandrov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Alexandrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Pesalelei avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Pesalelei misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
Alexandrov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Pesalelei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov looking to slow down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Alexandrov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alexandrov 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alex Alexandrov!
Alex Alexandrov is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Alex Alexandrov, 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.
Sigi Pesalelei was interviewed post fight and said 'im sorry to all my fans i let down.'.
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Event:
Warzone 4
Date: Jan 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Stern throws a hook to the side of Pesalelei's head but Pesalelei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pesalelei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pesalelei has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Relentless Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Pesalelei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stern cracks Pesalelei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern throws an overhand right that lands on Pesalelei's shoulder, as Pesalelei tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Pesalelei. That snapped Stern's head back.
Pesalelei moves out of range of the strikes.
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pesalelei was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
Stern misses with an uppercut. Pesalelei saw that one coming.
Pesalelei throws a big counter combination but Stern scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stern is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei tries to work over Stern's front leg with a kick but Stern checks it.
Stern bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pesalelei loads up on a big right hand but Stern slips the punch.
Pesalelei tries to clinch up.
Pesalelei misses with an uppercut.
Pesalelei misses with a straight right.
Stern lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stern throws a body shot but no joy.
Stern throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pesalelei throws a leg kick but Stern checks it.
Pesalelei throws a hook to the side of Stern's head but Stern sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Stern misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Stern finds it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Stern. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stern.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pesalelei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pesalelei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pesalelei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stern.
Pesalelei misses with a low kick.
Stern lands a jab.
Pesalelei misses with a low kick.
Pesalelei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sigi Pesalelei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern cracks Pesalelei with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pesalelei walks into a stiff left hand from Stern.
Stern is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pesalelei had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stern misses the shot to the body.
Stern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pesalelei's head backwards.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Pesalelei lands with a thumping leg 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!
Pesalelei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Stern throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pesalelei connects with a crisp jab.
Pesalelei throws a right and a left that Stern avoids nicely.
Stern tries to counter with a clinch but Pesalelei shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Stern misses the shot to the body.
Pesalelei slips under a jab from Stern.
Pesalelei throws a hook but Stern avoids it easily.
Stern has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pesalelei finds it's way round the side to connect with Stern's head.
Pesalelei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pesalelei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pesalelei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Pesalelei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stern.
An attempted straight right counter from Pesalelei misses the target.
Pesalelei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pesalelei misses with a wild combination.
Stern avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stern lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Pesalelei misses.
Pesalelei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pesalelei's head backwards.
Stern takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pesalelei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stern has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Stern dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pesalelei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stern connects with a nice looking jab.
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pesalelei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Pesalelei throws a big shot that misses.
Stern is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stern throws an overhand right that lands on Pesalelei's shoulder, as Pesalelei tries to avoid the shot.
Pesalelei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stern in his tracks.
Stern checks a leg kick.
Stern avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pesalelei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stern avoids the body shot from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stern is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pesalelei misses with a low kick as Stern jumps back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pesalelei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pesalelei checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Stern. Those never looked like landing.
Pesalelei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stern scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Pesalelei moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab from Stern.
Pesalelei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pesalelei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Howard Stern seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stern scores with a sloppy right hand. Pesalelei should have avoided that one.
Stern lands with a shot to the body.
Stern connects with a single shot there.
Pesalelei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pesalelei swings for the body but Stern moves out of range.
Stern throws an overhand right that lands on Pesalelei's shoulder, as Pesalelei tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Pesalelei was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pesalelei lands with an overhand left.
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!
Stern fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Pesalelei misses the target.
Stern lands with a nice body punch.
Pesalelei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pesalelei sets himself, and Stern steps forward looking for the clinch! Pesalelei avoids it this time.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stern cracks Pesalelei with a good jab.
Pesalelei moves in looking to clinch but Stern pushes him off.
Pesalelei misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei misses with a looping right.
Stern lands a right hook to the body.
Pesalelei tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Stern manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stern scores with a nice strike.
Stern throws a hook but Pesalelei avoids it easily.
Stern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pesalelei scores with a jab to the body.
Stern lands with a nice body punch.
Stern missing with a left hand there. Pesalelei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Stern misses.
Stern on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pesalelei throws a series of strikes that have Stern backpedaling.
A lazy left from Pesalelei finds it's target.
Pesalelei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stern's head backwards.
Stern connects with the punch.
Pesalelei throws a leg kick but Stern sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stern wants to counter with a clinch but Pesalelei pushes him away.
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 Sigi Pesalelei will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pesalelei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Stern misses its intended target.
Pesalelei is looking to counter punch.
Stern staying out of range there.
Stern tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pesalelei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stern.
Pesalelei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pesalelei misses with a looping left.
Stern steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pesalelei.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Stern tests Pesalelei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stern swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei tries to move into range but Stern moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pesalelei misses with a low kick.
Pesalelei tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Stern manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stern misses with a left hand
and Pesalelei counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Pesalelei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stern was well out of range. Poor timing from Pesalelei.
Stern moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stern doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pesalelei blocks a jab.
Pesalelei seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pesalelei misses with a hook. Stern ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Stern blocks a head kick by Pesalelei.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice cross by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stern dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Stern misses
and Pesalelei counters with a left and a right that stings Stern.
Pesalelei defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand.
Stern on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pesalelei is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pesalelei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pesalelei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pesalelei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stern.
Pesalelei with a hook.
Pesalelei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stern.
It looked like Pesalelei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pesalelei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stern moves away.
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!
Stern bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Stern as he checks the leg kick.
Stern wants to counter the offense by Pesalelei and move into the clinch position.
Pesalelei ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Pesalelei throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stern tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pesalelei is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Pesalelei.
Stern connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pesalelei's hands.
Stern scores with a nice right hand.
Pesalelei fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Stern misses.
Stern moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Stern misses.
Pesalelei ducks right into an uppercut from Stern.
Pesalelei moves out of range of the strikes.
Stern throws a push kick but Pesalelei slaps the foot to one side.
Stern slips under a jab from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei misses with a head kick.
Pesalelei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pesalelei looks to land a left hand but Stern moved out of range nicely.
Stern takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pesalelei avoids the head kick by Stern.
Stern catches Pesalelei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pesalelei throws out a loose jab but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Sigi Pesalelei.
I think Pesalelei 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sigi Pesalelei!
An out of breath Sigi Pesalelei thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Howard Stern stepped up to the mic, saying 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.
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Event:
Warzone 3
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
#R1#
MP throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MP misses with a wild combination.
Pesalelei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pesalelei has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Relentless Gym in the buildup to the fight.
MP takes one to the chin there.
MP will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MP scores with a kick to the body.
MP steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pesalelei connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by MP.
MP unleashes a big counter combination but Pesalelei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
MP throws a right hand that Pesalelei ducks under and follows up with a left that Pesalelei also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MP fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
MP swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pesalelei throws a leg kick but MP moved away.
MP unleashes a big counter combination but Pesalelei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
MP fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pesalelei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pesalelei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
No joy there for MP, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sigi Pesalelei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for MP, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pesalelei throws a head kick that misses.
Pesalelei throws a one two combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Michael MP has been cut.
Pesalelei has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pesalelei there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Pesalelei clinches with his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pesalelei.
A head punch on the inside from Pesalelei fails to land.
Pesalelei lands a left hand.
Pesalelei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pesalelei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pesalelei misses with a punch on the inside.
MP blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, MP just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pesalelei's brow. #T2#
Pesalelei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as MP takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
MP avoids a wild elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pesalelei creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pesalelei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pesalelei misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Pesalelei fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Pesalelei just misses with a elbow thrown towards MP's brow.
MP dodges an elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from MP.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MP.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigi Pesalelei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael MP's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
MP misses with a wild combination.
Pesalelei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pesalelei here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
MP throws a lazy head kick
letting Pesalelei counter with a right hand.
Pesalelei blocks a head kick by MP.
Pesalelei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pesalelei looks to land a left hand but MP moved out of range nicely.
Pesalelei throws an overhand right that lands on MP's shoulder, as MP tries to avoid the shot.
MP connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Sigi Pesalelei has been cut.
Pesalelei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from MP. Those never looked like landing.
A right-left combo lands from MP.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MP checks a leg kick.
Pesalelei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pesalelei avoids the head kick by MP.
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!
Pesalelei throws a hook but MP avoids it easily.
MP throws a combination that misses
and MP takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pesalelei moves forwards but MP connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pesalelei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MP slips under a jab.#T1#
MP has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pesalelei finds it's way round the side to connect with MP's head.
Some wild striking there from MP.
MP misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Pesalelei pushes MP up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pesalelei lands with a left to the head.
MP stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Pesalelei throws an elbow but misses.
MP misses with a knee strike.
MP blocks the elbow strike.
MP takes an elbow to the temple.
Pesalelei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
MP blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MP blocks an elbow strike from Pesalelei.
#T2#
Pesalelei misses with a short punch on the inside.
MP avoids the elbow strike from Pesalelei, against the ropes.
MP blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pesalelei.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pesalelei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pesalelei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MP can do to turn this around?
MP misses with a short punch on the inside.
MP using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pesalelei has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee calls for MP to work.
Pesalelei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pesalelei throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigi Pesalelei dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Pesalelei cracks a nice hook into MP's ribs.
MP drops his hands momentarily and Pesalelei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pesalelei throws a head kick that misses.
Pesalelei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
MP misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pesalelei misses with a left hand
and MP counters with a one-two to the body.
Pesalelei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MP blocks a head kick by Pesalelei.
MP misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MP fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Michael MP seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MP tries a head kick but it misses.
Michael MP seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pesalelei throws a low kick, looking for MP's leg but MP calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MP takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MP misses with the combination.
#CL#
Pesalelei rushes MP and presses him up against the ropes.
MP tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
MP is trying to maintain a safe position but Pesalelei gets an underhook and turns MP into the ropes.#T1#
Pesalelei avoiding damage as MP throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MP.
Pesalelei misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
MP pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pesalelei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MP will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut lands for MP. That snapped Pesalelei's head back.
Pesalelei lands a really nice looking cross but MP seems unphased.
Michael MP is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by MP misses
and Pesalelei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pesalelei lands a right and a left and another right! MP goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sigi Pesalelei!
A relieved looking Sigi Pesalelei thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Michael MP was interviewed post fight and said 'That was unexpected. Give me another 5 minutes and that dude is getting wrecked.'.
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Event:
RR 2.5
Date: Dec 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Pesalelei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Velasquez's head.
Velasquez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Velasquez forces Pesalelei back against the cage and clinches.
Velasquez just leaning against Pesalelei, taking a breather.
Our sources have told us that Velasquez has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Velasquez is stalling here.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
Velasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velasquez controlling the action here for a moment.
Velasquez avoids the elbow strike from Pesalelei, against the cage.
Pesalelei throws an elbow but it misses.
A body shot lands from Velasquez.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pesalelei.
Velasquez dodges an elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Velasquez blocks an elbow strike.
Pesalelei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velasquez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velasquez misses with a punch to the body.
Velasquez scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pesalelei.
Velasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pesalelei blocks a body shot from Velasquez.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pesalelei just misses with a elbow thrown towards Velasquez's brow.
Pesalelei lands an elbow that stopped Velasquez in his tracks for a moment.
Velasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow strike.
Pesalelei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Pesalelei misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Velasquez.
Velasquez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Velasquez blocks the elbow strike.
Pesalelei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pesalelei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Come on Velasquez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Velasquez tries to throw a body punch but Pesalelei avoids it by throwing Velasquez back against the cage.
Velasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pesalelei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Stipe Velasquez has been cut.#T2#
Pesalelei lands an elbow just above Velasquez 's eye.
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!
Pesalelei lands an elbow that stopped Velasquez in his tracks for a moment.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei throws a head punch that misses.
Velasquez takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Velasquez fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Pesalelei fails to land.
Pesalelei creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Velasquez's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pesalelei.
Velasquez lands a nice uppercut.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
Pesalelei scores with a shot to the side of Velasquez's head.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
Velasquez tries to work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pesalelei throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pesalelei.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Pesalelei throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T3#
Velasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Velasquez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Velasquez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow over the top.
Velasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pesalelei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velasquez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Velasquez slows down the pace here.
Pesalelei misses with some punches.
Velasquez tries a body shot but Pesalelei blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Velasquez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Velasquez misses with a punch to the body.
Velasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Pesalelei controls the action.
Velasquez tries a body shot but Pesalelei blocks it.
#T4#
A short right from Pesalelei on the inside.
Velasquez throws a head punch that misses.
Velasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pesalelei blocks a body shot from Velasquez.
Pesalelei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Velasquez just leaning against Pesalelei, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Velasquez.
Pesalelei blocks a body shot from Velasquez.
Pesalelei creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow.
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!
Velasquez tries to work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pesalelei.
Pesalelei throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Pesalelei pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Velasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velasquez blocking some punches.
Pesalelei looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Velasquez blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigi Pesalelei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stipe Velasquez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Velasquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Pesalelei tries to keep at a distance but Velasquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Velasquez tries to work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pesalelei prevents a body shot from Velasquez.
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velasquez tries to work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Velasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velasquez misses with a punch to the body.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Velasquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Pesalelei controls his hands.
Pesalelei throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesalelei throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Velasquez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Velasquez slows down the pace here.
Pesalelei blocks a body shot from Velasquez. #T1#
Pesalelei has a couple of punches blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez looking to slow down the pace here.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Velasquez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside.
Velasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
Velasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pesalelei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Velasquez as the two fighters clinch.
Pesalelei lands an elbow just above Velasquez 's eye.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Velasquez tries a body shot but Pesalelei blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sigi Pesalelei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pesalelei misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velasquez.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Velasquez.
Velasquez takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Stipe Velasquez's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Velasquez.
Velasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Pesalelei controls the action.
Velasquez tries to throw a body punch but Pesalelei avoids it by throwing Velasquez back against the cage.
Velasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Pesalelei controls the action.
Pesalelei being controlled against the cage.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pesalelei misses with the head strike.
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velasquez misses with a punch to the body.
Pesalelei creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Velasquez's defenses.
Velasquez avoiding damage.
Velasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pesalelei working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Velasquez takes an elbow to the temple.
Velasquez dodges an elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Velasquez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pesalelei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
Velasquez swings wildly with an uppercut but Pesalelei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velasquez avoids a wild elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Velasquez misses with a punch to the body.
Velasquez avoids the elbow strike from Pesalelei, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards. #T4#
Velasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velasquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velasquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Pesalelei controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pesalelei throws an elbow but misses.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow over the top.
Pesalelei throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pesalelei misses with the head strike.
Pesalelei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Pesalelei gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Velasquez tries to work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pesalelei swings wildly with an uppercut but Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Velasquez.
Pesalelei blocks a body shot from Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Pesalelei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow over the top.
Velasquez leaning against his opponent.
Velasquez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigi Pesalelei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stipe Velasquez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pesalelei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pesalelei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velasquez misses the shot to the body.
Velasquez lands with a shot to the body.
Pesalelei throws a nice looking combination but Velasquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sigi Pesalelei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Velasquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pesalelei throws a head punch that misses.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Pesalelei fails to land.
Velasquez lands a left hand.
Velasquez blocks an elbow strike.
Pesalelei has a couple of punches blocked by Velasquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velasquez.
Velasquez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Velasquez blocks the elbow strike.
Pesalelei lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velasquez blocks the elbow strike.
Velasquez blocks the elbow strike.
Velasquez tries to throw a body punch but Pesalelei avoids it by throwing Velasquez back against the cage.
Velasquez digs a right hand into Pesalelei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pesalelei's gas tank.
Velasquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pesalelei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velasquezs head.
A right hand to the body from Velasquez.
Velasquez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pesalelei up against the cage.
Pesalelei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pesalelei misses with the head strike.
Velasquez tries a body shot but Pesalelei blocks it.
Velasquez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Velasquez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pesalelei fails to land.
Velasquez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Velasquez lands a shot to the body.
Pesalelei working aggressively here.
Pesalelei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pesalelei throws a head punch that misses.
Pesalelei prevents a body shot from Velasquez.
Velasquez tries a body shot but Pesalelei blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pesalelei throws an elbow but misses.
Velasquez takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pesalelei up against the cage.
Pesalelei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velasquez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Velasquez tries to work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Velasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pesalelei.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Pesalelei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Pesalelei lands an elbow that stopped Velasquez in his tracks for a moment.
Velasquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Velasquez stalling in the clinch.
Pesalelei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pesalelei blocks a body shot from Velasquez.
Velasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Pesalelei controls the action.
Pesalelei working aggressively here.
Velasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Velasquez.
Velasquez lands a shoulder strike.
Velasquez has Pesalelei pressed against the cage.
Pesalelei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Velasquez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pesalelei up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Velasquez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Velasquez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sigi Pesalelei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Velasquez scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Sigi Pesalelei has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Pesalelei being controlled against the cage.
Velasquez lands a body punch.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Pesalelei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pesalelei pushes off an throws an elbow but Velasquez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Velasquez misses with a punch to the body.
Stipe Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pesalelei blocks a body shot from Velasquez.
Pesalelei throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sigi Pesalelei.
Well Pesalelei 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigi Pesalelei!
Our winner, Sigi Pesalelei, 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:
AKT 4
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Pesalelei misses with a hook.
Alexandrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexandrov misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov avoids the elbow strike from Pesalelei, against the ropes.
Pesalelei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pesalelei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pesalelei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pesalelei.
As Pesalelei looks to move away, Alexandrov throws a big counter combo but Pesalelei just gets out of the way.
Alexandrov dodges the punch combination from Pesalelei.
Some wild striking there from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei throws a lazy right hand but Alexandrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Alexandrov clinches up against the ropes.
Pesalelei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Alexandrov tries to work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Pesalelei lands an elbow that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks for a moment.
Pesalelei has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov trying to stall but Pesalelei improves his position.
Pesalelei scores with a shoulder strike.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pesalelei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Pesalelei swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pesalelei being controlled against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Pesalelei scores with a shoulder strike.
Pesalelei throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov is trying to break the clinch but Pesalelei is controlling him.
Pesalelei blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pesalelei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pesalelei throws an elbow but it misses.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pesalelei lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Pesalelei avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Alexandrov trying to control the position but instead, Pesalelei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexandrov into the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Pesalelei lands a shoulder strike.
Alexandrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Pesalelei backwards.
Pesalelei misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T3#
Alexandrov 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.
Pesalelei tries to clinch up but Alexandrov circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Pesalelei has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov dodges an elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov lands a left hand.
#BC#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pesalelei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pesalelei misses with a looping left.
Pesalelei wants to clinch up but Alexandrov keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Alexandrov misses its target.
Pesalelei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pesalelei throws a shot from downtown. Alexandrov moves away and avoids it.
Alexandrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pesalelei scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Pesalelei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexandrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexandrov closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Sigi Pesalelei 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!
Pesalelei tries to work over Alexandrov's front leg with a kick but Alexandrov checks it. #CL#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Alexandrov.
#BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Pesalelei tries to clinch but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Pesalelei tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Alexandrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pesalelei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sigi Pesalelei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov tries to bum rush Pesalelei with a series of wild strikes but Pesalelei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Alexandrov takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sigi Pesalelei will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sigi Pesalelei's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pesalelei doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexandrov circles away.
Pesalelei throws a shot from downtown. Alexandrov moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Alexandrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
Pesalelei looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pesalelei up against the ropes.
Pesalelei creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov has Pesalelei pressed against the ropes.
Good body shot from Alexandrov.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Pesalelei throws an elbow but misses.
Pesalelei throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov. #T1#
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch.
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov blocks the elbow strike.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alexandrov works on Pesalelei's body with a couple of short punches.
Pesalelei creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pesalelei.
Pesalelei is breathing heavily.
Alexandrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pesaleleis head.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow over the top.
Alexandrov scores with a hook to the body.
Alexandrov tries to work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov dodges an elbow strike from Pesalelei.
A short right from Pesalelei on the inside.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Pesalelei fails to land.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Pesalelei throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Pesalelei blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandrov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov lands a right hand.
Alexandrov slowing the pace effectively.
Pesalelei blocks the elbow strike.
Alexandrov creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Pesalelei 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! Pesalelei face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Alexandrov takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alex Alexandrov!
A very excited looking Alex Alexandrov 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.
Sigi Pesalelei spoke after the fight, saying 'im sorry to all my fans i let down.'.
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Event:
RH107
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Gallo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pesalelei slips under a jab from Gallo.
Gallo connects with a body shot.
Gallo swings for the body but Pesalelei moves out of range.
Gallo misses with a straight left.
Pesalelei throws a leg kick but Gallo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gallo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gallo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei cracks the inside of Gallo's front leg.
Gallo throws a body punch but Pesalelei moves out of range.
Pesalelei takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pesalelei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#
It looks like Sigi Pesalelei has been cut.
Gallo just misses with a punch to the body.
Pesalelei definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mario Gallo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesalelei dips to his left and cracks Gallo with an uppercut!
Pesalelei misses with a wild combination.
Gallo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pesalelei.
Gallo throws a body punch but Pesalelei moves out of range.
Pesalelei half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pesalelei moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Gallo loads up on a big right hand but Pesalelei slips the punch.
As Gallo backs away, Pesalelei returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pesalelei tries to clinch there but Gallo circles away.
Gallo throws a hook to the side of Pesalelei's head but Pesalelei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pesalelei half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gallo throws a right hand that misses
and Pesalelei counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Mario Gallo has been cut.
Pesalelei swinging wildly here.
Gallo misses with a hook
and Pesalelei counters with an inside leg kick.
Gallo swats away the attempt to clinch by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gallo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pesalelei plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gallo takes a swing at Pesalelei's ribcage but misses.
Gallo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gallo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei throws a looping overhand right but Gallo ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Gallo misses with a straight left.
Pesalelei tries to clinch but Gallo moves out of range.
Gallo looks to land a left hand but Pesalelei moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Gallo closes the distance and pushes Pesalelei back into the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallo throws a punch but it's blocked by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pesalelei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gallo misses with a punch on the inside.
Pesalelei swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pesalelei pushes Gallo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Gallo shrugs off.
Gallo tries a body shot but Pesalelei blocks it.
Gallo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pesalelei.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pesalelei.
Gallo gets through Pesalelei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pesalelei misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pesalelei scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigi Pesalelei dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Pesalelei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pesalelei tries to clinch there but Gallo circles away.
Gallo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mario Gallo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pesalelei throws a head kick but Gallo moves out of range.
Pesalelei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gallo.
Gallo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pesalelei is looking to clinch but Gallo is avoiding it.
Gallo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pesalelei manages to avoid it.
Gallo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pesalelei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gallo scores with a punch to the head.
Pesalelei lands with a shot to the body.
Gallo avoids the body shot from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gallo throws a hook to the side of Pesalelei's head but Pesalelei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallo catches Pesalelei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gallo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gallo misses with a looping left.
Pesalelei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pesalelei with a nice cross.#T1#
Gallo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#
Gallo is rocked!
Pesalelei grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Gallo takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Pesalelei cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sigi Pesalelei!
A victorious Sigi Pesalelei 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:
RH97
Date: Oct 09, 2019 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Pesalelei misses its intended target.
Velasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Pesalelei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Velasquez throws the left hand but Pesalelei avoids the punch easily.
Pesalelei is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pesalelei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pesalelei 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.
Velasquez looks to land a left hand but Pesalelei moved out of range nicely.
Velasquez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Pesalelei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pesalelei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Pesalelei looks to move away, Velasquez throws a big counter combo but Pesalelei just gets out of the way.
Pesalelei misses with a right hand
and Velasquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Sigi Pesalelei has been cut.
Pesalelei misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez takes a swing at Pesalelei's ribcage but misses.
Stipe Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Pesalelei avoids them all with ease.
Velasquez lands a slapping body shot.
Velasquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Pesalelei.
Velasquez is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Velasquez takes a swing at Pesalelei's ribcage but misses.
Pesalelei tries a head kick but it misses.
Velasquez feints a jab promting Pesalelei to slip. Velasquez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pesalelei slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pesalelei wants to clinch.
Velasquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velasquez moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Velasquez has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Velasquez manages to break the clinch.
Velasquez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Velasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pesalelei tries to clinch but Velasquez is having none of it.
A big right from Velasquez misses.
Pesalelei throws out a counter right but Velasquez avoids it with no problem.
Velasquez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Velasquez takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Velasquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pesalelei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2##CL#
Velasquez rushes Pesalelei and presses him up against the ropes.
Velasquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pesalelei misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Velasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Velasquez clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Pesalelei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velasquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Velasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pesalelei tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Velasquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Velasquez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pesalelei is looking to clinch but Velasquez is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Pesalelei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pesalelei working aggressively here.
Velasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stipe Velasquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sigi Pesalelei's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Velasquez misses its intended target.
Pesalelei unleashes a big counter combination but Velasquez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pesalelei misses with an uppercut.
Velasquez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Velasquez checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Velasquez pushes Pesalelei up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pesalelei throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Velasquez misses with a few strikes there.
Pesalelei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Velasquez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Velasquez misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Velasquez clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Velasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pesalelei clinches with his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Velasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pesalelei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stipe Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pesalelei blocks a jab.
Velasquez throws a body punch but Pesalelei moves out of range.
Pesalelei only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Velasquez lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Pesalelei throws a head kick but Velasquez moves out of range.
Pesalelei is looking to clinch.
Velasquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pesalelei can do to turn this around?#CL#
Velasquez rushes Pesalelei and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Velasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pesalelei needs to keep his hands up - Velasquez had a free shot at his head there.
Pesalelei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velasquez is looking to counter punch.
Velasquez stuns Pesalelei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pesalelei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pesalelei moves away from the strike by Velasquez. #CL#
Pesalelei gets tackled into the ropes by Velasquez. Velasquez maintains the clinch.
Velasquez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Velasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Pesalelei tries to keep at a distance but Velasquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pesalelei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velasquez's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez lands with a hook. Pesalelei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Pesalelei clinches up with Velasquez and pushes him back against the ropes.#T2#
Nice body punch from Pesalelei - that landed with a thud.
Velasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Velasquez.
Pesalelei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velasquez blocks an uppercut.
Pesalelei lands an elbow just above Velasquez 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Stipe Velasquez has been cut.
Pesalelei tries a body shot but Velasquez blocks it.
Pesalelei has Velasquez pressed against the ropes, preventing Velasquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pesalelei keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Velasquez's efforts to push away.#BC#
Velasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velasquez blocks a leg kick.
Velasquez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pesalelei counters with a nice uppercut.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pesalelei tries to clinch up but Velasquez circles away and keeps his distance.
Velasquez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pesalelei tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Velasquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pesalelei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stipe Velasquez dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Velasquez moves into the clinch.
Pesalelei avoiding damage as Velasquez throws knees to the body.
Pesalelei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pesalelei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pesalelei. #BC#
Velasquez breaks from the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Velasquez!
Stipe Velasquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Pesalelei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velasquez.
Velasquez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pesalelei scores with a sloppy right hand. Velasquez should have avoided that one.
Pesalelei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Velasquez. Velasquez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Pesalelei moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#CL#
Velasquez forces Pesalelei back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Velasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Velasquez scores with a jab to the head.
Pesalelei lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Velasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Pesalelei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pesalelei lands a jab to the head.
#ROC2#
Velasquez is rocked!
Pesalelei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Velasquez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Velasquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pesalelei plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Velasquez swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Velasquez face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sigi Pesalelei!
Our winner, Sigi Pesalelei, 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:
RH86
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Pesalelei misses with a two punch combination.
Pesalelei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bones!
#CUT2#
It looks like Sigi Pesalelei has been cut.
Pesalelei with a nice cross.
Bones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pesalelei throws out the jab.
Bones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bones keeps the fight on the outside.
A cross from Bones lands.
Pesalelei throws a solid leg kick but Bones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pesalelei.
Bones throws a shot from downtown. Pesalelei moves away and avoids it.
Bones throws a body shot but no joy.
Pesalelei lands a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pesalelei wants to clinch.
Pesalelei misses the jab.
Pesalelei scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Pesalelei lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bones takes a step back to recover.
Bones misses with the combination.
Pesalelei is looking to counter punch.
Pesalelei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sigi Pesalelei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bones throws a shot from downtown. Pesalelei moves away and avoids it.
Bones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bones 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.
Pesalelei wants to clinch up but Bones keeps it at a distance.
Pesalelei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Bones.
Bones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bones misses with an uppercut.
Pesalelei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bones manages to avoid it.#T2#
Bones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pesalelei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pesalelei misses with a straight right.
Bones misses with a combination
enabling Pesalelei to counter with a crisp jab.
Pesalelei tries to land a front kick but Bones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pesalelei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bones wants to counter the offense by Pesalelei and move into the clinch position.
Pesalelei is looking to clinch but Bones is avoiding it.
Bones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bones slips under a jab.
Bones misses with a hook
and Pesalelei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bones keeps the fight on the outside.
Pesalelei tries to clinch up.
Pesalelei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bones.
Bones wants to counter with a clinch but Pesalelei pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Bones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sigi Pesalelei's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jon Bones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bones moves out of range as Pesalelei strikes.
Pesalelei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Pesalelei misses.
Bones wants to counter the offense by Pesalelei and move into the clinch position.
Bones throws the left hand but Pesalelei avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Bones tries to keep at a distance but Pesalelei has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Pesalelei - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesalelei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bones.
Bones blocks a body shot from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei working aggressively here.
Pesalelei throws a punch but it's blocked by Bones.
Bones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pesalelei lands a left hand.
#T1#
Pesalelei struggles to land a body shot inside as Bones controls his hands.
Bones blocking some punches.
Pesalelei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bones scores with a shoulder strike.
Pesalelei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bones is leaning against Pesalelei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bones blocking some punches.
Pesalelei throws an elbow but it misses.
Pesalelei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bones avoids a wild elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei tries a body shot but Bones blocks it.
Bones blocks an uppercut.
Pesalelei misses with the head strike.
Pesalelei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bones blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Bones presses Pesalelei against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pesalelei struggles to land a body shot inside as Bones controls his hands.
Bones tries to work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pesalelei swings wildly with an uppercut but Bones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Pesalelei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Bones.
Bones prevents a body shot from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei misses with a punch to the body.
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pesalelei lands a shot to the body.
Pesalelei tries a body shot but Bones blocks it.
Pesalelei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pesalelei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sigi Pesalelei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bones pressing his opponent against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigi Pesalelei dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sigi Pesalelei's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pesalelei misses with a head kick.
Bones connects with a body shot that sends Pesalelei's belly button to the back.
Some wild striking there from Bones.
Pesalelei throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bones.
Bones wants to counter with a clinch but Pesalelei pushes him away.
Pesalelei cracks Bones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bones blocks a head kick by Pesalelei.
Bones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pesalelei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pesalelei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bones can do to turn this around?
Pesalelei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesalelei throws a leg kick but Bones moved away.
Bones tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pesalelei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bones swings for the body but Pesalelei moves out of range.
Pesalelei lands with a cross. #T1#
Pesalelei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bones missing with a left hand there. Pesalelei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pesalelei throws a body punch but Bones moves out of range.
Bones wants to counter the offense by Pesalelei and move into the clinch position.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pesalelei 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 Bones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pesalelei sets himself, and Bones steps forward looking for the clinch! Pesalelei avoids it this time.
Pesalelei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pesalelei tries to close the distance and clinch but Bones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bones misses with a hook. Pesalelei ducked under it nicely.
Pesalelei throwing a counter right hand but Bones manages to avoid it.
Bones connects with a single shot there.
Pesalelei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bones finds it's way round the side to connect with Pesalelei's head.
Pesalelei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bones moves away.
Pesalelei wants to clinch up but Bones keeps it at a distance.
Pesalelei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pesalelei wants to clinch.#T2#
Pesalelei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pesalelei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bones scrambles back to his feet.
Bones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pesalelei manages to avoid it.
A jab from Pesalelei misses.
Pesalelei wants to clinch up but Bones keeps it at a distance.
Bones swinging wildly here.
Pesalelei takes a swing at Bones's ribcage but misses.
Bones wants to counter with a clinch but Pesalelei pushes him away.
Bones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pesalelei moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pesalelei throws a shot from downtown. Bones moves away and avoids it.
Bones looks to score with a jab to the body but Pesalelei is just out of range.
Pesalelei throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Pesalelei misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Bones.
I think Bones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jon Bones!
Sigi Pesalelei spoke after the fight, saying 'im sorry to all my fans i let down.'.
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Event:
RH75
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Pesalelei has managed to clinch.
Pesalelei's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Salomanca trying to control the position but instead, Pesalelei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Salomanca into the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Pesalelei has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Still in the clinch, Pesalelei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Salomanca trying to control the position but instead, Pesalelei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Salomanca into the ropes.
Salomanca is trying to stall.
Salomanca is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesalelei lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Carlos Salomanca has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pesalelei lands a nice uppercut.
Salomanca looks winded!
Pesalelei lands an elbow just above Salomanca 's eye. #T1#
Pesalelei scores with a shoulder strike.
Salomanca stalling in the clinch but Pesalelei improves position.
Pesalelei is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei lands with a light punch inside.
Salomanca is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A bit of stalling here from Pesalelei.
Salomanca takes an elbow to the temple.
Pesalelei lands with a short shot to the head.
Pesalelei lands an elbow just above Salomanca 's eye.
Pesalelei has Salomanca pressed against the ropes.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Salomanca shrugs off.
Pesalelei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pesalelei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salomanca.#T2#
Pesalelei lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Pesalelei - that landed with a thud.
Pesalelei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salomanca.
Nice elbow from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Pesalelei.
Salomanca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pesalelei lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#
Salomanca is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Pesalelei.
Salomanca is still on wobbly legs! Can Pesalelei finish him?
Pesalelei cracks Salomanca on the bridge of the nose with a nasty looking elbow! Salomanca 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 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Sigi Pesalelei!
A relieved looking Sigi Pesalelei 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:
RH62
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Odongkara thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pesalelei if he has to take too many more of those.
Pesalelei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Odongkara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pesalelei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Odongkara throws a leg kick
and Pesalelei counters with a straight right hand.
Pesalelei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pesalelei scores with the left hand. Odongkara knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei tries to close the distance and clinch but Odongkara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Odongkara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pesalelei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Pesalelei darts in and clinches Odongkara up against the ropes.
Odongkara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pesalelei definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Odongkara. #CUT2#
It looks like Sigi Pesalelei has been cut.
Odongkara misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Odongkara.
Odongkara pushes Pesalelei back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Pesalelei is rocked!
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Pesalelei just misses with a elbow thrown towards Odongkara's brow.
Oh Pesalelei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Odongkara creates a bit of distance and cracks Pesalelei with a big uppercut! Pesalelei goes down! The referee pushes Odongkara away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Pesalelei make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Odongkara takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Moses Odongkara!
The defeated Sigi Pesalelei had this to say: 'im sorry to all my fans i let down.'.
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Event:
RH51
Date: Jul 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Pesalelei has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pesalelei there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Sigi Pesalelei has been cut.#CL#
Pesalelei instigates a clinch.
Zama stalling in the clinch.
Pesalelei blocks the elbow strike.
Zama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pesalelei avoids it.
Pesalelei looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zama taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zama is pushing Pesalelei up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zama continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Pesalelei taking a breather.
Zama takes an elbow to the temple.
Zama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zama stalls.
Pesalelei managing to block the knees to the body from Zama.
Zama takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zama missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Nice elbow from Pesalelei.
Zama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pesalelei.
Zama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zama displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pesalelei up against the ropes.
Zama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Pesalelei's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pesalelei lands with a short shot to the head. #KD2#
Zama drops Pesalelei with a big knee! Will Pesalelei beat the count? Yep, he's up already and we're only at 3... let's see if he's just faking it or if he's actually OK.
Sigi Pesalelei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pesalelei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Zama tries to keep at a distance but Pesalelei has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside.
Zama takes an elbow to the temple.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow strike.
Zama stalls.
Zama takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
Zama creates a bit of distance and cracks Pesalelei with a big uppercut! Pesalelei goes down! The referee pushes Zama away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Pesalelei make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Zama takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Silo Zama!
A victorious Silo Zama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Sigi Pesalelei had this to say: 'im sorry to all my fans i let down.'.
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Event:
RH42
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Pesalelei blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pesalelei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Pesalelei takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Sigi Pesalelei has been cut.
Pesalelei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith throws a head kick but Pesalelei moves out of range.
Pesalelei punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Smith pushes Pesalelei up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pesalelei gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith's coach down at Black Flag Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pesalelei looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith working Pesalelei over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pesalelei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Pesalelei blocks with his arms.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pesalelei has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Pesalelei dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Pesalelei. #CUT#
It looks like Mack Smith has been cut.
Pesalelei lands a shoulder strike.
Pesalelei lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pesalelei blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith looks winded!
Pesalelei lands a damaging elbow.
Pesalelei avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pesalelei blocking some punches.
Pesalelei lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow.
Pesalelei trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Pesalelei tries to tie him up. #T2#
Pesalelei digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pesalelei gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pesalelei gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Pesalelei avoids the damage to the body.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Pesalelei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Pesalelei avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigi Pesalelei dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Pesalelei pushes Smith up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pesalelei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pesalelei here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pesalelei's face.
Nice elbow from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pesalelei creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Sigi Pesalelei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pesalelei takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Pesalelei blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pesalelei creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Pesalelei tries to tie him up.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
I was talking to Pesalelei's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
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!
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pesalelei.
A shot in the inside from Pesalelei.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pesalelei takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pesalelei's brow.
Pesalelei lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Pesalelei is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pesalelei lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside.
Pesalelei gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pesalelei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
A left hand lands to the body for Pesalelei.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pesalelei lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pesalelei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Smith working aggressively here.
#T2#
Pesalelei looking to stall.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from Pesalelei - that landed with a thud.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Pesalelei trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
A short left from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Pesalelei looking to stall.
Pesalelei lands a shoulder strike.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
That has opened up Mack Smith's cut even more.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Pesalelei cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pesalelei lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigi Pesalelei dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pesalelei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pesalelei wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
A jab lands there for Pesalelei.
Pesalelei scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pesalelei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pesalelei scores with a decent looking hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pesalelei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.#CL#
Pesalelei moves into the clinch successfully.
Pesalelei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pesalelei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
The cut above Mack Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pesalelei lands a shoulder strike.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pesalelei lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pesalelei - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pesalelei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Pesalelei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pesalelei lands with a left to the head.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
A body shot lands from Pesalelei.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
Mack Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Pesalelei lands a damaging elbow.
Pesalelei wants to stall.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Pesalelei leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside.
Pesalelei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pesalelei trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pesalelei into the ropes.
Sigi Pesalelei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nice elbow from Pesalelei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Pesalelei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pesalelei is working Smith over against the ropes.
Pesalelei lands a nice uppercut.
Pesalelei gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pesalelei lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Pesalelei stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Pesalelei is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pesalelei.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mack Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sigi Pesalelei!
Sigi Pesalelei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RH32
Date: Jun 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Tharrier lands a really nice looking cross but Pesalelei seems unphased.
#CUT#
It looks like Sigi Pesalelei has been cut.
Tharrier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pesalelei should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tharrier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pesalelei connects with a jab.
Pesalelei blocks a leg kick.
Pesalelei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Pesalelei wants to land a leg kick but Tharrier is out of range.
Tharrier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pesalelei throws the left hand but Tharrier avoids the punch easily.
Good work by Pesalelei as he checks the leg kick.
Pesalelei blocks a leg kick.
Pesalelei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tharrier can pounce on him.
Pesalelei throws an overhand right that lands on Tharrier's shoulder, as Tharrier tries to avoid the shot.
Tharrier lands a leg kick that knocks Pesalelei off balance momentarily.
No joy there for Pesalelei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tharrier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pesalelei is out of range.
Tharrier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tharrier throws a leg kick but Pesalelei moved away.
Tharrier throws a poor cross that misses
and Pesalelei counters with a nice uppercut.
Tharrier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pesalelei blocks a low kick nicely.
Tharrier lands a nice looking body shot.
Pesalelei tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tharrier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Tharrier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Pesalelei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Pesalelei misses with a hook. Tharrier ducked under it nicely.
Pesalelei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Pesalelei walks into a big right hand from Tharrier and goes down! The referee sends Tharrier to a neutral corner as Pesalelei gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#ROC#
Pesalelei is rocked!
Pesalelei leaves his chin hanging out and Tharrier seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Pesalelei crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!
In defeat, Sigi Pesalelei stepped up to the mic, saying 'im sorry to all my fans i let down.'.
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Event:
RH23
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Pesalelei against the ropes.
Pesalelei wants to stall.
Alexandrov tries to circle away but Pesalelei has him pinned against the ropes.
Alexandrov can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Pesalelei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pesalelei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pesalelei scores with a jab.#CL#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Pesalelei.
A shot in the inside from Alexandrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pesalelei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov blocks an elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Alexandrov blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Pesalelei throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pesalelei lands a damaging elbow.
Pesalelei tries to stall but Alexandrov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pesalelei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pesalelei lands an elbow that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks for a moment.
Alexandrov blocks an elbow strike.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pesalelei is trying to stall.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov is trying to force a seperation but Pesalelei has the dominant position.
Alexandrov is trying to break the clinch but Pesalelei has him pressed against the ropes.
Alexandrov is trying to break the clinch but Pesalelei has him pressed against the ropes.
Alexandrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Alexandrov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pesalelei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pesalelei struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandrov controls his hands.
Pesalelei can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
#T2#
Pesalelei has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the temple.
Alexandrov misses with an elbow over the top.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Alexandrov shrugs off.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Alex Alexandrov has been cut.
Alexandrov has had enough of the clinch but Pesalelei keeps him there for the moment.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Pesalelei blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov avoids the elbow strike from Pesalelei, against the ropes.
Pesalelei lands a shot to the body.
Alexandrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Pesalelei just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alexandrov's brow.
Alexandrov tries to break free but Pesalelei pushes him back against the ropes.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow over the top.
Alexandrov blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sigi Pesalelei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pesalelei misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigi Pesalelei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Alexandrov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pesalelei lands a head shot.
A right-left combo lands from Pesalelei. #CL#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexandrov dodges an elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei pushes off an throws an elbow but Alexandrov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Pesalelei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pesalelei gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pesalelei throws an elbow that misses.
Pesalelei is looking to control Alexandrov's arms but Alexandrov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pesalelei has his back to the ropes.
Pesalelei lands a damaging elbow.
Alexandrov slows down the pace here.
Pesalelei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pesalelei misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pesalelei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alexandrov's sensitive parts. #T1#
Alexandrov keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Alexandrov has managed to clinch.
Alexandrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pesalelei is defending well for now.
Sigi Pesalelei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alexandrov as Pesalelei tries to tie him up.
Pesalelei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pesalelei misses with the head strike.
Pesalelei lands an elbow that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks for a moment.
Alexandrov is trying to force a seperation but Pesalelei has the dominant position.
Pesalelei throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pesalelei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow over the top.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pesalelei looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Pesalelei.
Alexandrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Pesalelei.#T2#
Alexandrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pesalelei has him pressed against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexandrov looking to stall.
Pesalelei has Alexandrov pressed against the ropes, preventing Alexandrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pesalelei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alexandrov or not.
A short right from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei throws an elbow that misses.
Alexandrov blocks an elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Alexandrov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alexandrov is trying to push Pesalelei away but Pesalelei has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pesalelei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigi Pesalelei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Alexandrov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alexandrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei throws out a loose jab but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pesalelei lands with a kick to the temple. Alexandrov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pesalelei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alexandrov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pesalelei throws a hook but Alexandrov avoids it easily.
Pesalelei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alexandrov's sensitive parts.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pesalelei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pesalelei throws a hook but Alexandrov avoids it easily.
Pesalelei lands with a hook. Alexandrov 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.
Pesalelei moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pesalelei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexandrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and pushes Pesalelei back into the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pesalelei prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Pesalelei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov scores with a hook to the body.
Pesalelei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
Pesalelei looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pesalelei pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Pesalelei has Alexandrov pressed against the ropes, preventing Alexandrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alexandrov tries to break the clinch but Pesalelei is controlling the position.
Alexandrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alexandrov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sigi Pesalelei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pesalelei.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Pesalelei avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Pesalelei looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pesalelei prevents Alexandrov from breaking the clinch.
Pesalelei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pesalelei stalling in the clinch but Alexandrov improves position.
Pesalelei pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Pesalelei just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alexandrov's brow.
Pesalelei is trying to maintain a safe position but Alexandrov gets an underhook and turns Pesalelei into the ropes.
Pesalelei trying to control the position but instead, Alexandrov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pesalelei into the ropes.
Pesalelei looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sigi Pesalelei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pesalelei 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigi Pesalelei!
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Event:
RH17
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Whelter misses with a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Whelter looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Pesalelei throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Pesalelei clinches up against the ropes.
Whelter missing with knees to the body.
Whelter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Pesalelei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pesalelei misses with a body punch.
Whelter blocking some punches.
Pesalelei throws an elbow that misses.
Pesalelei manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Whelter takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Whelter being controlled against the ropes.#T1#
Whelter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pesalelei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pesalelei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pesalelei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Whelter as Pesalelei tries to tie him up.
Pesalelei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pesalelei lands an elbow just above Whelter 's eye.
Pesalelei dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Pesalelei lands an elbow just above Whelter 's eye. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Whelter as Pesalelei tries to tie him up.
Whelter blocks an uppercut.
Pesalelei gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside.
Pesalelei trying to stall but Whelter improves his position.
Nice elbow from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei is looking to control Whelter's arms but Whelter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pesalelei has his back to the ropes.
Pesalelei is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sigi Pesalelei.
Whelter keeps the fight on the outside.
Whelter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whelter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pesalelei with a nice cross.#ROC2#
Whelter is rocked!
Pesalelei moves in looking to clinch but Whelter pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigi Pesalelei dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Whelter walks into a left hand.
Pesalelei scores with a body shot.
Whelter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pesalelei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pesalelei jabs Whelter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whelter keeps the fight on the outside.
Whelter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pesalelei moves in looking to clinch but Whelter pushes him off.
Whelter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pesalelei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pesalelei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pesalelei lands with a cross.
Oh Whelter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pesalelei scores with a nice strike.
Pesalelei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whelter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pesalelei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pesalelei lands a jab to the nose.
Pesalelei closes the distance and catches Whelter with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Whelter is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Whelter is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Whelter is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Pesalelei takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sigi Pesalelei!
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