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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Ibrahimovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibrahimovic misses with a few strikes there.
Rossi throws a counter combo.
Ibrahimovic swinging wildly here.
Ibrahimovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ibrahimovic misses with a few strikes there.
Rossi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rossi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ibrahimovic.
Rossi throws out a counter right but Ibrahimovic avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Ibrahimovic. Those never looked like landing.
Ibrahimovic tries to bum rush Rossi with a series of wild strikes but Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahimovic misses with a combination
and Rossi counters with a series of strikes. Ibrahimovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ibrahimovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibrahimovic throws a series of punches but Rossi avoids them all with ease.
Rossi throws out a counter right but Ibrahimovic avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibrahimovic falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Ibrahimovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Ibrahimovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rossi.
A little jabbing left from Rossi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch combination from Ibrahimovic misses.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ibrahimovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rossi counters with a right hand to the body.
Ibrahimovic is breathing heavily.
Ibrahimovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rossi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ibrahimovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Rossi throws out a counter right but Ibrahimovic avoids it with no problem.
Ibrahimovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Ibrahimovic.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibrahimovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rossi counters with a series of strikes. Ibrahimovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ibrahimovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rossi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibrahimovic misses with a combination
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibrahimovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rossi counters with a nice body shot.
Ibrahimovic misses with a double jab
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ibrahimovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rossi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ibrahimovic throws a combination that misses
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ibrahimovic misses with a double jab
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibrahimovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibrahimovic throws a series of punches but Rossi moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Rossi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibrahimovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Ibrahimovic misses with a double jab.
Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ibrahimovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rossi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Rossi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ibrahimovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Rossi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ibrahimovic throws a combination that misses
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
Ibrahimovic misses with a double jab
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Ibrahimovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rossi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ibrahimovic throws a combination that misses
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Ibrahimovic throws a right and a left that Rossi avoids nicely.
As Ibrahimovic backs off Rossi throws a huge counter combo but Ibrahimovic manages to avoid it all.
A combination from Ibrahimovic does no damage.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibrahimovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ibrahimovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ibrahimovic looks to land a combination but Rossi avoids it well. #T4#
Ibrahimovic misses with a double jab
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibrahimovic falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Ibrahimovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ibrahimovic throws a series of punches but Rossi avoids them all with ease.
Ibrahimovic throws a nice looking combination but Rossi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Rossi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ibrahimovic misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Rossi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rossi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ibrahimovic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ibrahimovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibrahimovic misses with a double jab.
Rossi throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gianluca Rossi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ibrahimovic misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
Ibrahimovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ibrahimovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ibrahimovic swinging wildly here.
Rossi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ibrahimovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rossi slips a jab and a cross from Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahimovic throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ibrahimovic throws a right and a left that Rossi avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Rossi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibrahimovic misses with a combination
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Ibrahimovic.
Rossi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ibrahimovic with a body shot.#T1#
A combination from Ibrahimovic does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Rossi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ibrahimovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Ibrahimovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rossi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ibrahimovic misses with a two punch combination.
Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rossi 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.
Ibrahimovic throws a combination that misses
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ibrahimovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ibrahimovic misses with a few strikes there.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ibrahimovic misses with the combination.
Rossi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ibrahimovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rossi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Ibrahimovic misses with a double jab
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ibrahimovic misses with a double jab
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ibrahimovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rossi counters with a left to the body.
Ibrahimovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rossi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibrahimovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ibrahimovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibrahimovic swinging wildly here.
Rossi unleashes a big counter combination but Ibrahimovic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Ibrahimovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ibrahimovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibrahimovic misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
A combination from Ibrahimovic does no damage.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ibrahimovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibrahimovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rossi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rossi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ibrahimovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rossi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Ibrahimovic.
Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ibrahimovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
Ibrahimovic misses with a combination
and Rossi counters with a right hand to the body.
Ibrahimovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rossi.
Ibrahimovic misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Ibrahimovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibrahimovic throws a combination that misses
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Ibrahimovic tries to bum rush Rossi with a series of wild strikes but Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ibrahimovic tries to bum rush Rossi with a series of wild strikes but Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Ibrahimovic misses.
Ibrahimovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ibrahimovic tries to bum rush Rossi with a series of wild strikes but Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ibrahimovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ibrahimovic throws a nice looking combination but Rossi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ibrahimovic misses with a double jab
and Rossi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A combination from Ibrahimovic does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Rossi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ibrahimovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
Ibrahimovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ibrahimovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibrahimovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ibrahimovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic misses with the combination.
Ibrahimovic throws a combination that misses
and Rossi counters with a series of strikes. Ibrahimovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Ibrahimovic misses.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibrahimovic misses with a two punch combination.
Rossi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ibrahimovic with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ibrahimovic throws a combination that misses
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibrahimovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Ibrahimovic misses with a combination
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
Ibrahimovic misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
Ibrahimovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibrahimovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rossi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ibrahimovic throws a series of punches but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ibrahimovic with a body shot.
Ibrahimovic misses with the combination.
Rossi unleashes a big counter combination but Ibrahimovic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ibrahimovic throws a combination that misses
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibrahimovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rossi counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Ibrahimovic misses with a double jab
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibrahimovic misses with the combination.
Ibrahimovic throws a series of punches but Rossi avoids them all with ease.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ibrahimovic throws a series of punches but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi throws a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibrahimovic throws a combination that misses
and Rossi counters with a series of strikes. Ibrahimovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ibrahimovic misses with a combination
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ibrahimovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
Ibrahimovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rossi counters with a right hand to the body.
Ibrahimovic throws a combination that misses
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Ibrahimovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ibrahimovic throws a combination that misses
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ibrahimovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Ibrahimovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibrahimovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ibrahimovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibrahimovic misses with the combination.
Rossi throws out a counter right but Ibrahimovic avoids it with no problem.
Ibrahimovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rossi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ibrahimovic misses with a combination
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibrahimovic misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Ibrahimovic misses with a double jab
and Ibrahimovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rossi slips a jab and a cross from Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibrahimovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rossi is looking for the big counter here.
Rossi slips a jab and a cross from Ibrahimovic.
Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ibrahimovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rossi.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ibrahimovic misses with a double jab
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibrahimovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rossi counters with a three punch combo that has Ibrahimovic backing up. Ibrahimovic nods at Rossi to acknowledge the strikes.
Ibrahimovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rossi circles away quickly and effectively.
Ibrahimovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gianluca Rossi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rossi 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gianluca Rossi!
After winning the bout, Gianluca Rossi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Jones takes one on the button.
Rossi missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Rossi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rossi throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Good exchange - Rossi coming out on top.
Rossi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Rossi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Gianluca Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jones.
Rossi throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range. #T3#
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Rossi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rossi throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Rossi didn't expect that.
Jones prevents Rossi from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Rossi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Rossi is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianluca Rossi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossi.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Rossi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Rossi tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rossi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rossi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Rossi does no damage.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A shot to the liver by Rossi. Beautiful body shot.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Gianluca Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jones.
Rossi misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Rossi misses with an uppercut.
Rossi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rossi won't be happy with that.
The referee asks Jones politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jones prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Rossi pushes Jones away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jones gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jones controlling from side mount.
Rossi bucks up and tries to throw Jones off but instead Jones has got his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianluca Rossi dominated that second round.
That's time! Rossi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rossi scores with a jab to the head.
A combination from Rossi does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Rossi.
Rossi is looking to counter punch.
John Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Rossi throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rossi.
Jones with the counter takedown but Rossi avoids it easily.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rossi is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Rossi circles away and we're back to standing.
Gianluca Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jones.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones dives in and grabs Rossi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rossi pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Rossi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rossi defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gianluca Rossi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rossi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianluca Rossi!
Gianluca Rossi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Gay or perhaps it was just good defense by Rossi, which made it look bad.
Gay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rossi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gay thinking.
Gay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gianluca Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyroon Gay.
Gay shoots and misses
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
Gay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay dives in and grabs Rossi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rossi pushes down on Gay's head and hops out.
As Gay looks to move away, Rossi throws a big counter combo but Gay just gets out of the way.
Rossi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gay.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.#T1#
Gay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rossi circles away.
Gay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rossi is fending him off so far but Gay persists. Nope, Rossi circles away and we're back to standing.
Gay has his takedown stuffed
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gay looks winded!
Gay tries for a takedown but Rossi circles away easily
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gay shoots for a takedown but Rossi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gay fails with the takedown.
Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Gay misses with a takedown
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
Gay darts in looking for a takedown but Rossi gets double underhooks and turns Gay into the cage.
Gay shoots and misses
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Rossi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rossi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gay shoots and misses
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gay tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rossi defends well and Gay ends up having to push Rossi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Rossi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gay.
A counter left hand to the body from Rossi misses its target.#T3#
Gay with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rossi counters with a one-two to the body.
Gay with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Gay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rossi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gay dives in for a single leg takedown but Rossi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gay with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gay shoots for a takedown but Rossi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gay with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
Gay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rossi appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Rossi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A quick step to the side and Rossi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gay with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gay dives in and grabs Rossi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rossi pushes down on Gay's head and hops out.
Rossi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gay fails to land the takedown.
Rossi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rossi is fending him off so far but Gay persists. Nope, Rossi circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianluca Rossi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rossi sprawls well. Rossi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gay gets slowly back to his feet.
Gay shoots and misses
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gianluca Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyroon Gay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay shoots in but no luck this time.
Rossi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gay fails with the takedown.
Rossi is looking for a counter combo.
Rossi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gay is breathing heavily.#T1#
Gay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rossi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gay somewhat.
Rossi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rossi as he jumps to the side.
Tyroon Gay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rossi counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gay is defended easily by Rossi.
Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gay has his takedown stuffed
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
Gay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rossi is looking to counter punch.
Gay has his takedown stuffed
and Rossi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gay can do to turn this around?#T3#
Gay fails with the takedown
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gay fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rossi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice sprawl there from Rossi as Gay shoots in.
Gay tries for a takedown but Rossi circles away easily
and Rossi counters with a nice body shot.
Gay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Gay with a poor takedown
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
Gay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rossi is fending him off so far but Gay persists. Nope, Rossi circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Rossi misses its target.
Gay misses with a takedown
and Rossi counters with a three punch combo that has Gay backing up. Gay nods at Rossi to acknowledge the strikes.
Gay misses with a takedown
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gay with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyroon Gay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rossi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gay somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianluca Rossi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gay with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gay shoots in looking for a takedown. Rossi tries to sprawl out of it but Gay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rossi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rossi throwing a counter right hand but Gay manages to avoid it.
Gay fails with the takedown
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Gianluca Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyroon Gay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Gay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rossi counters with a left and a right that stings Gay.
Gianluca Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Gay misses with a takedown attempt
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gay misses with a takedown attempt
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gay is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rossi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gay.
Gay doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Gay fails to land the takedown.
Gay has his takedown stuffed
and Rossi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Gay tries for a takedown but Rossi circles away easily
and Rossi counters with a left and a right that stings Gay.
Gay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rossi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rossi avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.#T3#
Gay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gay.
It looked like Rossi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gay.
Gay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rossi counters with a three punch combo that has Gay backing up. Gay nods at Rossi to acknowledge the strikes.
Gay misses with a takedown
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Gay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rossi as he jumps to the side.
Gay closes the distance and clinches up with Rossi, looking for a takedown. Gay pushes Rossi against the cage but Rossi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gay with a poor takedown
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Gay fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gay fails with the takedown
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gianluca Rossi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rossi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianluca Rossi!
Gianluca Rossi 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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