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Event:
Sucker Punch 170# CSS Finals
Date: Jul 29, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Crow avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sith misses the shot to the body. Sith lands with a good body shot. Sith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crow was well out of range. Poor timing from Sith. Crow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sith. Crow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Sith. A jab from Sith misses. #TD2# Crow closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crow lands in his opponent's guard. Crow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Sith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sith tries to get out of the position. Sith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crow preventing the sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crow. #T1# Crow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Crow throwing strikes from guard but Sith blocks nicely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Crow chips away with some ground and pound. Crow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Crow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Sith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Crow throws a big elbow that misses. Sith wants to sweep but no luck. Crow sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Crow trying to control but Sith is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Sith throws a jab but it's blocked by Crow. Sith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2# Crow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Crow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Crow lands a couple of decent looking shots. Crow throws a big right hand that misses. Crow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Sith keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully. Crow scoring with punches to the head and body. Crow with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3# Crow stays in close to Sith's body and controls the position. Crow is looking to work some ground and pound but Sith has wrist control. Crow with a nice head shot there. Sith is controlling Crow's posture. Crow throwing strikes but missing. Crow scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Crow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Sith wants to stand up but Crow is controlling him. Sith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Sith pulls Crow in close to his closed guard and prevents Crow from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4# Crow throws a big right hand that misses. Sith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crow. Crow scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Sith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Crow throws a big right hand that misses. Sith being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Rebel Sith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sith lands with a hook. Crow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Crow moves out of range as Sith strikes. Sith jabbing away but nothing is landing. Crow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Crow dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Crow connects with an inside leg kick. Sith throws a hook to the side of Crow's head but Crow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Crow slips a straight right by Sith. Crow slips under a jab. Sith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Sith throws a hook but Crow avoids it easily. Sith misses with a left hand #KD2# and Crow counters with a beautiful punch that sends Sith to the canvas! #ROC2#Sith is rocked! Crow gets to his feet and stands over Sith, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Sith felt that one! Crow unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Sith from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Crow! After the big win, Red Crow made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 170# CSS Semis
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Johansson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Sith punishes Johansson's body with a nice straight punch. Sith misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming. Sith connects with a single shot there. Rebel Sith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Johansson throws a series of punches but Sith moves out of range. It seemed like Sith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Sith misses the body punch and Johansson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Sith misses with a hook
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sith misses with a left hand and Johansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Johansson misses with a double jab.
Sith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johansson under the eye. Sith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johansson has time to react. Sith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johansson's head. Sith misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Johansson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Nice shot lands for Sith. Sith has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Johansson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson. Sith connects with a single shot there. Sith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Johansson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sith.#T1# Sith misses with a body punch
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Sith is rocked! Sith tries to get into range but Johansson steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Sith! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Johansson scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kribbson Johansson! Kribbson Johansson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 170# CSS RD2
Date: Jun 03, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DAFight counters with a two punch combo. Sith throws a big shot that misses.#TD2# DAFight drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sith is trying to get back to his feet. DAFight throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Sith is not content to let DAFight control the position. #SU2# DAFight stands up and beckons Sith to his feet. A jab from Sith misses. DAFight throws a right and a left that Sith avoids nicely. A little feinted left hand from Sith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Sith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DAFight.
DAFight is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Sith misses with a straight left. #T1# Sith looks to throw the jab but DAFight is out of range. DAFight shoots in for a takedown but Sith shows good takedown defense. Good standup being displayed there by Sith as he connects with a hook. Sith looks to land a left hand but DAFight moved out of range nicely. DAFight fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sith avoids it really well and circles away. Sith misses the jab. Sith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2# DAFight closes the distance and pushes Sith back into the cage. Sith struggles to land a body shot inside as DAFight controls his hands.
DAFight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Sith scores with an uppercut up the middle. Sith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Sith throws a punch but it's blocked by DAFight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head punch blocked on the inside by DAFight. Sith scores with an uppercut up the middle. Sith scores with a shoulder strike. #T2# Sith lands a body punch in the clinch. DAFight looks winded! Sith lands a right hand. DAFight wants to break free but Sith has control.
Sith misses with a short punch on the inside. Sith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DAFight. Sith misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Sith as the two fighters clinch.
Sith pushes DAFight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Sith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. DAFight tries to break the clinch but Sith is controlling the position. Sith throws a head punch that misses. Sith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Sith lands a left hand.
DAFight blocking some punches.
Sith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Sith. DAFight takes a shot to the head. #ROC#DAFight is rocked! Sith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DAFight is still on wobbly legs! Can Sith finish him? DAFight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sith throws a head punch that misses. Sith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T3# DAFight blocks an uppercut.
Sith working aggressively here.
Sith misses with a punch on the inside.
DAFight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sith misses with a short punch on the inside. Sith has a couple of punches blocked by DAFight.
DAFight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sith misses with the head strike.
Sith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DAFight blocks an uppercut.
DAFight avoids a wild elbow strike from Sith. DAFight seems to have recovered his senses. Sith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. DAFight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DAFight wants to break free but Sith has control.
Sith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sith throws a head punch that misses. A quick uppercut on the inside from Sith. Sith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Sith misses with the head strike.
Sith pushes off an throws an elbow but DAFight leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Sith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DAFight or not. Sith misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sith just misses with a elbow thrown towards DAFight's brow. Sith throws a big uppercut that drops DAFight! More strikes from Sith and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! DAFight lies dazed against the cage as Sith celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rebel Sith! A very excited looking Rebel Sith 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:
HFC 4/20 - Barbosa vs West
Date: Apr 20, 2020 |
#R1# Sith throws a hook to the side of Machado's head but Machado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sith misses the jab. Machado tries to counter with a takedown but Sith is quick to defend against it. Sith lands with an overhand left. A swing and a miss from Sith. Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sith throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sith throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Machado shoots in looking for a takedown but Sith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machado's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL# Machado gets in close and instigates a clinch. Sith digs a right hand into Machado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machado's gas tank. Sith lands a right hand. Sith throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado. Machado avoids a wild elbow strike from Sith. Sith is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Sith prevents the takedown attempt.
Sith lands a hook that snaps the head of Machado backwards. Still in the clinch, Sith scores with a nice short uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2# Machado is rocked! A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado. Oh Machado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Sith working aggressively here.
Sith misses with the head strike.
Machado blocking some punches.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sith misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1# Sith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Machado blocking some punches.
Sith misses with some punches.
Machado blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sith. Sith throws a head punch that misses. Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sith misses with the head strike.
Sith swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it. Sith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sith throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado. Machado blocks an uppercut.
Sith misses with an elbow over the top. Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sith misses with a punch on the inside.
Sith throws a head punch that misses. Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sith misses with a punch on the inside.
Sith misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado. Sith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado. Machado blocks an uppercut.
Sith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sith working aggressively here.
Machado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Sith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado. Sith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado seems to have got his legs back now. Sith lands a left hand.
Sith digs a right hand into Machado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machado's gas tank. Machado misses with the head strike.
Sith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machado's efforts to push away. Machado looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Sith lands a nice uppercut. Sith throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Sith.
Sith pushes Machado against the cage. Sith is working some dirty boxing. Sith pushes off with a quick right hook! Machado goes down! Machado tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sith moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rebel Sith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2020 |
#R1# Horrible takedown attempt by Belen or perhaps it was just good defense by Sith, which made it look bad. Sith misses with an uppercut. Belen saw that one coming. Sith works the jab nicely.#CL2# Belen has managed to clinch.
Good body shot from Sith.
Sith has Belen pressed against the cage, preventing Belen from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Sith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belen backwards. Sith lands an uppercut. Sith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Sith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Belen tries to pull guard but Sith holds him up against the cage and eventually Belen drops back down to his feet.
Belen dodges an elbow strike from Sith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belen backwards. Sith scores with a shoulder strike. Sith lands a shot to the body. Sith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Sith throws an elbow that misses.
#T1# Sith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sith.
Sith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rebel Sith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Belen. Belen looks winded! Sith scores with a nice hook to the head. Sith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Belen dodges an elbow strike from Sith.
Sith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT# It looks like Chris Belen has been cut. Sith is leaning against Belen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Belen is trying to push Sith away but Sith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Sith lands on the inside with an uppercut. Belen takes a shot to the head. Sith scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sith works on Belen's body with a couple of short punches. Belen takes a shot to the head. Sith works on Belen's body with a couple of short punches. A right hand to the body from Sith.
Sith lands a nice uppercut.#T2# Sith scores with a nice hook to the head. Sith pushes Belen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Sith. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sith. Sith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belen backwards. A short right from Sith. A short right from Sith on the inside. A right hand to the body from Sith.
Sith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Belen or not. Sith pushes Belen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Sith cracks Belen with a nice body shot. Belen avoids a wild elbow strike from Sith. Sith lands a body punch. Sith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belen backwards. Sith throws an elbow that misses.
Sith lands with a left to the head. Sith scores with a nice hook to the head. Belen takes a shot to the head. #T3# A short right from Sith. Sith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Sith scores with a hook to the body. A short body shot lands from Sith as the two fighters clinch.
Sith lands a nice uppercut. Sith pushes Belen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Sith scores with a nice short uppercut. Sith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belen backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short right from Sith. Sith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belen backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sith scores with an uppercut up the middle. Sith scores with an uppercut up the middle. Sith pushes Belen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Sith. Sith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC# Belen is rocked! Sith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Belen is still on wobbly legs! Can Sith finish him?#T4# Sith lands a hook to the side of the head. Sith misses with an elbow strike.
Belen seems to have recovered his senses. Belen takes a shot to the head. Sith lands a left hand.
Sith lands a nice uppercut. Sith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Sith lands with a light punch inside. Sith lands a nice shot to the body. Sith lands on the inside with an uppercut. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Belen's brow. Sith lands with a short head shot on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Sith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belen backwards. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Sith lands with a left to the head. Sith lands a body punch. A shot in the inside from Sith. Belen can't find room to land a body shot as Sith controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rebel Sith dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chris Belen's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Sith! Belen is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rebel Sith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
#R1# Sith with a body punch. A glancing blow. Sith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chikatilo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Chikatilo fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Chikatilo dives in for a single leg takedown but Sith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Sith lands with a nice body punch. Jab from Sith. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chikatilo. Rebel Sith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Chikatilo. Chikatilo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sith connects with a looping right hand.
Chikatilo looks for a takedown but Sith sprawls well. Sith lands with an uppercut that bounces Chikatilo off the cage and back into range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sith walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Chikatilo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Sith swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Chikatilo's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rebel Sith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2020 |
#R1# Masvidal throws a right and a left that Sith avoids nicely. Sith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sith connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Sith. That snapped Masvidal's head back.
#CUT# It looks like Jon Masvidal has been cut. Masvidal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sith. Masvidal moves out of range of the strikes. Sith pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masvidal under the eye. Sith moves out of range of the body kick. Masvidal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sith to score with a decent uppercut. Masvidal tries a head kick but it misses.
Masvidal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Sith punishes Masvidal's body with a nice straight punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! BOOM! Sith lands a beautiful left hook that drops Masvidal. Masvidal tries to recover but Sith is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Masvidal lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rebel Sith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1# Sith works Zampidis's body with a nice hook. Sith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. It seemed like Zampidis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Sith misses with a hook. Zampidis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Zampidis shoots in looking for a takedown but Sith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zampidis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Zampidis avoids the body shot from Sith.
Sith lands a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Sith as he connects with a hook. Zampidis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. A telegraphed right hand from Sith misses the target. Sith throws a jab but it's blocked by Zampidis. Sith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zampidis. Zampidis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zampidis avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sith looks to throw the jab but Zampidis is out of range. Zampidis slips under a jab. Zampidis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Sith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Zampidis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sith to score with a decent uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sith throws out a loose jab but Zampidis uses good head movement to avoid it. Sith misses with a body shot.
#T1# Sith throws a looping overhand right but Zampidis ducks down to avoid it. Zampidis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sith defends well and Zampidis ends up having to push Sith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Rebel Sith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Zampidis. Zampidis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sith. Sith takes a swing at Zampidis's ribcage but misses. Sith throws a right hand that misses
and Zampidis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Sith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zampidis. Sith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zampidis moves away. Sith swings for the body but Zampidis moves out of range.
Zampidis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Zampidis slips under a jab. Zampidis slips under a jab. Sith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Zampidis moves away from the strike by Sith. Zampidis wants to counter the offense by Sith and move into the clinch position. Zampidis tries to clinch but Sith moves out of range. Rebel Sith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sith throws a hook but Zampidis avoids it easily. Sith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zampidis momentarily.
Zampidis moves away from the strike by Sith. Sith looks to throw the jab but Zampidis is out of range. #T2# Sith avoids the head kick by Zampidis.
#CL2# Zampidis takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Sith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. 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! Sith cracks Zampidis with a good jab. Sith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zampidis needs to keep his hands up - Sith had a free shot at his head there. Zampidis wants to clinch up but Sith keeps it at a distance. Sith swings and misses with a shot to the body and Zampidis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Zampidis shoots in looking for a takedown. Sith tries to sprawl out of it but Zampidis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Sith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zampidiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3# Sith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zampidis's hands. Rebel Sith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Zampidis slips under a jab. Sith misses the jab. Zampidis wants to clinch. A big right from Sith misses. Sith misses with a hook. Nice sprawl there from Sith as Zampidis shoots in. Zampidis misses with a leg kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Zampidis looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Zampidis ducks under a wild hook from Sith. Sith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Zampidis staying out of range there. Zampidis counters with a body kick. Sith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zampidis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4# Zampidis walks into a stiff left hand from Sith. Sith slips a jab and a cross from Zampidis.
It looked like Sith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Sith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zampidis ducks under a wild hook from Sith. A telegraphed right hand from Sith misses the target. Zampidis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Zampidis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sith. Sith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zampidis ducks under a wild hook from Sith. Sith throws a shot from downtown. Zampidis moves away and avoids it. Sith is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. A telegraphed right hand from Sith misses the target. Sith misses with an uppercut. Zampidis saw that one coming. Sith throws a big shot that misses. Despite the aggression on Zampidis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2# Zampidis has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Sith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sith throws a shot from downtown. Zampidis moves away and avoids it. Sith misses with an uppercut. Zampidis saw that one coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rebel Sith 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# Zampidis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zampidis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sith swivels and escapes. Zampidis slips under a jab from Sith. Sith scores with a decent looking hook. Zampidis scores with a jab. Sith throws a jab when Zampidis was well out of range. A slow jab from Sith misses its intended target. Zampidis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Sith scores with a jab to the body. Zampidis walks into a left hand. Sith misses with a wild body shot. A jab from Sith misses. Zampidis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Sith misses the target. Zampidis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Rebel Sith is winning the standup battle so far. Sith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1# Zampidis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sith. A telegraphed right hand from Sith misses the target. Sith getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Sith thows a left - swing and a miss! Sith throws a hook but Zampidis avoids it easily. Zampidis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Sith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zampidis is looking to clinch. No luck with that takedown attempt from Zampidis. Rebel Sith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Zampidis. Sith throws a right hand that misses
and Zampidis counters with a right hand to the body. Jab, jab by Sith - just one landing. Zampidis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A big left from Sith misses. Zampidis moves out of range of the strikes. Zampidis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2# Zampidis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zampidis is breathing heavily. Zampidis defending well as Sith loads up on a big left hand. Sith slaps away a takedown attempt from Zampidis, before circling back to the center of the mat. Sith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. This has been an exciting period of action! Sith misses with a body shot.
Sith lands a head shot. Sith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Mike Zampidis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sith throws an overhand right that lands on Zampidis's shoulder, as Zampidis tries to avoid the shot. Sith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And Zampidis tries to counter it with a takedown but Sith pushes his down on his head and steps out. Sith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Zampidis takes one on the button. Zampidis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sith paws at him with a jab and circles away. A little feinted left hand from Sith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Zampidis ducks under a wild hook from Sith. Zampidis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2# Zampidis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Sith lands a nice uppercut.#BC# Sith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3# The fighters circling - Sith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A looping hook to the body misses from Sith. Zampidis does a little dance to reset his feet. Zampidis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sith. Sith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Sith scores with a punch to the head. Sith punishes Zampidis's body with a nice straight punch. Nice uppercut there from Sith. Sith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Zampidis fails in his attempt to clinch. Zampidis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The fighters circling - Sith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sith connects with a looping right hand.
Sith misses with a hook. Zampidis ducked under it nicely. Sith throws a jab but it's blocked by Zampidis. Sith misses with an uppercut. Zampidis saw that one coming. Zampidis tries for a takedown but Sith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Sith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zampidis can do to turn this around?#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sith cracks Zampidis with an open hand slap. Zampidis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Sith throws a jab when Zampidis was well out of range. Sith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zampidis. A jab from Sith finds it's way through Zampidis's defenses. Zampidis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zampidis ducks under a wild hook from Sith. Zampidis is trying to counter with his kicks. Good standup being displayed there by Sith as he connects with a hook. Zampidis tries to clinch but Sith moves out of range. A little feinted left hand from Sith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Sith throws a hook but Zampidis avoids it easily. A slow jab from Sith misses its intended target. Sith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Zampidis tries to counter with a clinch but Sith shakes him off and moves away. Zampidis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sith. Sith just misses with a punch to the body.
Zampidis unleashes a big counter combination but Sith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Zampidis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Zampidis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sith swats him away and circles back towards the center. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rebel Sith 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. This is the final round! #R3# Sith misses with a straight right. Sith misses with an uppercut. Zampidis saw that one coming. Zampidis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sith avoids it really well and circles away. Sith swats away the attempt to clinch by Zampidis. Some wild striking there from Zampidis.
Sith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zampidis.
Zampidis shoots for a takedown but Sith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zampidiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Sith throws a looping overhand right but Zampidis ducks down to avoid it. Sith misses with a looping left. Zampidis staying out of range there. And Zampidis tries to counter it with a takedown but Sith pushes his down on his head and steps out. Sith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Sith throws a poor cross that misses
and Zampidis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Zampidis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Sith loads up on a big right hand but Zampidis slips the punch. Sith scores with a jab. Zampidis acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Zampidis staying out of range there. Sith misses with an uppercut. Zampidis saw that one coming. Zampidis defending well as Sith loads up on a big left hand. Sith misses with a hook. Sith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zampidis. Sith throws a hook but Zampidis avoids it easily. Sith misses with a right hand #CL2# and Zampidis counters by clinching up. A head punch on the inside from Sith fails to land. #BC# Sith breaks the clinch.
A jab from Sith misses. Zampidis is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sith is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Zampidis. Zampidis slips a straight right by Sith. Zampidis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sith defends it well. Zampidis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sith throws out the jab. Zampidis throws a fast counter high kick but Sith manages to duck under it in time. Sith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zampidis. Rebel Sith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Zampidis. Zampidis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sith is fending him off so far but Zampidis persists. Nope, Sith circles away and we're back to standing.#T2# Sith throws a jab but it's blocked by Zampidis. Zampidis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Sith tests Zampidis's chin there with a solid looking shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sith throws a hook to the side of Zampidis's head but Zampidis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Zampidis dives in for a single leg takedown but Sith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Sith throws a jab but it's blocked by Zampidis. A jab from Sith misses. Sith misses with a straight left. Zampidis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Zampidis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sith throws a big shot that misses. Zampidis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Zampidis avoids the body shot from Sith.
Zampidis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sith. Zampidis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sith. Sith throws a body shot but no joy. #T3# Zampidis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sith as he jumps to the side. Sith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Zampidis blocks a jab. Sith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zampidis. Zampidis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jab by Sith. Sith lands with a straight right. Zampidis didn't see that one coming. Rebel Sith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Zampidis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zampidis misses with a takedown attempt - Sith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Zampidis dives in for a single leg takedown but Sith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Nice shot lands for Sith. Sith scores with a jab to the body. Zampidis slips under a jab. Zampidis defending well as Sith loads up on a big left hand. Zampidis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sith defends it well.#T4# Sith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Zampidis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sith throws a jab when Zampidis was well out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zampidis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sith. Sith throws a big shot that misses. Sith misses with a left hand and Zampidis counters with a one-two to the body. Zampidis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sith throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Zampidis avoids the body shot from Sith.
The fighters circling - Sith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Zampidis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Zampidis drops his hands momentarily and Sith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Sith throws a looping overhand right but Zampidis ducks down to avoid it. Zampidis moves out of range as Sith strikes. Mike Zampidis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Zampidis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Zampidis moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Rebel Sith showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sith, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rebel Sith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2020 |
#R1# Sith sizes up Gargano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Sith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Gargano throws a jab when Sith was well out of range. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gargano - the referee stops the clock and Sith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gargano. Sith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Sith thuds his right hand into Gargano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Gargano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC# Gargano is rocked! and Sith counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Gargano! He's just covering up as Sith starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rebel Sith!
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