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Event:
ROCK FC 11
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Topalian swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pavlovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pavlovic ducks under a wild hook from Topalian.
Pavlovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Topalian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pavlovics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ante Pavlovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pavlovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Topalian seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pavlovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been hearing reports that Topalian has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Topalian slips a straight right by Pavlovic.
Topalian avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topalian moves out of range as Pavlovic strikes.
Topalian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pavlovic swings for the body but Topalian moves out of range.
Topalian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pavlovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pavlovic scores with the left hand. Topalian knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Topalian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pavlovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Topalian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pavlovic.
Topalian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Topalian tries to clinch but Pavlovic is having none of it.
Pavlovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Topalian.
It looked like Topalian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pavlovic loads up on a big right hand but Topalian slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Topalian misses its target.
A jab from Pavlovic misses.
Pavlovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Topalian counters with a nice uppercut.
Topalian looks to score with a jab to the body but Pavlovic is just out of range.
Pavlovic misses with a body shot.
Pavlovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Topalian looks for a takedown but Pavlovic sprawls well.#T2#
Topalian throws a lazy right hand but Pavlovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Topalian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pavlovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Topalian misses with a looping left.
Topalian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pavlovic throws out the jab.
Pavlovic swings for the body but Topalian moves out of range.
Ante Pavlovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Topalian takes a swing at Pavlovic's ribcage but misses.
Pavlovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pavlovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pavlovic has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Topalian slips a jab from Pavlovic.
Pavlovic misses the jab.
Topalian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pavlovic misses with a straight right.
Topalian throwing a counter right hand but Pavlovic manages to avoid it.
Topalian throws a hook but Pavlovic blocks it.
Jab from Pavlovic.#T3##CL#
Topalian darts in and clinches Pavlovic up against the cage.
Pavlovic misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Topalian jumps into guard, dragging Pavlovic to the mat.
Topalian is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Topalian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Topalian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Topalian's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Topalian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pavlovic's head.
Pavlovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Topalian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Topalian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Topalian is looking to work some ground and pound but Pavlovic has wrist control.
Topalian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ante Pavlovic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Pavlovic scores with a shot to the body.
Pavlovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Topalian's hands.
Topalian with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Topalian throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pavlovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Topalian finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Topalian postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topalian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Topalian throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Topalian slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Topalian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pavlovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Topalian has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pavlovic keeping full guard, as Topalian tries to pass.
Topalian sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pavlovic's guard.
Pavlovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Topalian is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Topalian seems content to control.
Pavlovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Topalian.
Topalian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Topalian content to control rather than advance.
Pavlovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Topalian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Topalian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Topalian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pavlovic trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Topalian content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Topalian moves into the clinch.#T3#
Topalian misses with a punch on the inside.
Pavlovic has had enough of the clinch but Topalian keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Topalian.
Pavlovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pavlovic is leaning against Topalian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Topalian working aggressively here.
Pavlovic is trying to break free.
Pavlovic is trying to push Topalian away but Topalian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Topalian lands with a short shot to the head.
Pavlovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Topalian tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pavlovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pavlovic misses with a body punch.
Pavlovic lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Pavlovic breaks from the clinch.
Pavlovic defending well as Topalian loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Pavlovic lands with a shot to the body.
Topalian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pavlovic swivels and escapes.
Topalian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pavlovic.
Topalian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Topalian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pavlovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Topalian.
Pavlovic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Topalian with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pavlovic throws a shot from downtown. Topalian moves away and avoids it.
Topalian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pavlovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pavlovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Topalian at a distance.
Topalian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pavlovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ante Pavlovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Topalian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pavlovic manages to avoid it.
Pavlovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Topalian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ante Pavlovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pavlovic throws a good cross that connects.
Pavlovic misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Pavlovic.
Topalian connects with a single shot there.
Topalian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Topalian tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Pavlovic misses.
Pavlovic looks to land a right hand but Topalian moved out of range.
Topalian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pavlovic.
Pavlovic throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Topalian counters by clinching up. #T1##TD#
Topalian ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Topalian no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Topalian is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Topalian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Topalian seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pavlovic for as long as he can get away with.
Topalian throws a big elbow that misses.
Garbis Topalian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pavlovic has momentary wrist control but Topalian slips an elbow through the middle.
Topalian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Topalian trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Topalian controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ante Pavlovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Further stalling from Topalian.#T3#
Topalian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Topalian throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pavlovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pavlovic misses with a looping left.
Topalian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pavlovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pavlovic walks into a stiff left hand from Topalian.
Pavlovic throws a jab when Topalian was well out of range.#T4#
Pavlovic throws out a powerful jab.
Topalian misses with a straight left.
Pavlovic throws a body punch but Topalian moves out of range.
Topalian wants to clinch.
Topalian misses with a takedown attempt - Pavlovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Topalian throws a poor cross that misses
and Pavlovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Topalian wants to clinch up but Pavlovic keeps it at a distance.
Pavlovic misses with the combination.
Topalian is looking to counter punch.
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 Garbis Topalian.
I think Pavlovic 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ante Pavlovic!
Our winner, Ante Pavlovic, 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:
ROCK FC 7
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Topalian avoids the head kick by Hatton.
Hatton tries to bum rush Topalian with a series of wild strikes but Topalian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hatton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Topalian closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Topalian lands in his opponent's guard.
Hatton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Topalian is controlling him.
Topalian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Topalian prevents Hatton from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topalian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hatton wants to stand and escape but Topalian is having none of it. #T1#
Topalian is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Topalian is working Hatton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Topalian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Topalian won't allow Hatton to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Hatton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Topalian passes into half guard.
Topalian has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hatton tries to kick Topalian off but Topalian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Topalian seems content to control.
Hatton pushes Topalian off looking to stand but Topalian dives back in and keeps control.
Hatton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Topalian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Topalian in particular looking to stall.
Topalian is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Hatton is trying to stand up here but Topalian is controlling him well.
Topalian not doing much here.
Topalian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hatton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Topalian seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've been hearing that Topalian has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hatton wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Topalian lands a nice short elbow.
Topalian slips a nice elbow through Hatton's hands, connecting with Hatton's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Topalian keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Topalian working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hatton pushes Topalian off looking to stand but Topalian dives back in and keeps control.
Topalian trying to control the pace.
Topalian works his way into full mount! #T4#
Topalian lands a big shot there that rocks Hatton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Topalian controlling his opponent.
Hatton is desperately trying to improve his position but Topalian has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hatton trying desperately to get to his feet.
Topalian connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC#Hatton is rocked!
Hatton is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hatton is still in real trouble! Can Topalian finish him?
The referee warns Hatton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hatton takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Topalian's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garbis Topalian!
An out of breath Garbis Topalian 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:
ROCK FC 3
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John looks to throw the jab but Topalian is out of range.
Topalian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
John misses with a hook.
John throws a looping overhand right but Topalian ducks down to avoid it.
Topalian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Topalian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
John looks to land a right hand but Topalian moved out of range.
Topalian punishes John's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Topalian manages to avoid it.
Topalian takes one on the button.
John looks to land a right hand but Topalian moved out of range.#CL#
Topalian drives through and clinches with John against the cage.
#T1#
Topalian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Topalian stalling in the clinch.
Topalian misses with some punches.
The referee calls for John to work.
A head punch on the inside from Topalian fails to land.
John lands with a light punch inside.
We've been hearing reports that Topalian has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Topalian throws a head punch that misses.
Topalian has a couple of punches blocked by John.
John tries to work over Topalian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John is pushing Topalian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
Topalian tries to score a body lock takedown but John shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
John lands a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as John takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Topalian on the inside. #T2#
Topalian throws a head punch that misses.
John wants to get back to striking at distance but Topalian won't allow it.
John is trying to push Topalian away but Topalian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
John stalls.
John tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Topalian's elbow.
John has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Topalian seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if John can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Topalian.
John lands a body punch in the clinch.
Topalian jumps guard but John turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Topalian drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John trying to control the position from guard on top but Topalian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John is fighting to break Topalian's control of his arms but Topalian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
John must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Topalian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
John trying to control but Topalian is working from the bottom.
Topalian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Topalian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Topalian's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Topalian preventing the sweep.
Topalian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Topalian is in close to John's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Papa John will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
John moves into range and connects with a jab.
John throws a right hand that misses
and Topalian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
John keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Topalian.
Papa John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Topalian ducks under a wild hook from John.
Topalian tries for a takedown but John circles away easily
and Topalian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Topalian counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Topalian.
John taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Topalian slows down the pace here.
John effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
John displaying some good clinch control by pressing Topalian up against the cage.
Topalian misses with the head strike.
Topalian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Topalian has him pressed against the cage.
John tries a body shot but Topalian blocks it.
Topalian prevents a body shot from John.
Topalian swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
Topalian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Topalian backwards.
John is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
Topalian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John has had enough of the clinch but Topalian keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
John escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
John throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
John avoids the body shot from Topalian.
Topalian throws the left hand but John avoids the punch easily.
A head kick by John misses
and Topalian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John looks to land a combination but Topalian avoids it well.
Topalian tries to counter by clinching up but John breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Topalian.
John throws a body punch but Topalian moves out of range.
Topalian tries to counter by moving into the clinch but John manages to circle out of the way.
Topalian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Topalian tries to clinch but John is having none of it.
John throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Topalian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Topalian slips a straight right by John.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by John.
Topalian tries to clinch but fails miserably
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
Topalian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
John misses with a hook.
Topalian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Topalian misses with a wild body shot.
John follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Topalian with a poor takedown
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
Topalian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as John sprawls well. John wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Topalian gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garbis Topalian. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
John throws a body punch but Topalian moves out of range.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Topalian forces John back against the cage and clinches.
Topalian letting John take a breather here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
A right hook to the body lands for John.
Garbis Topalian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Topalian lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
John breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Topalian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but John swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from John on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
John missing with a left hand there. Topalian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Topalian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Topalian throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
John works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Topalian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John throws a lazy right hand but Topalian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topalian fails in his attempt to clinch.
John throws a hook but Topalian avoids it easily.
John throws out a loose jab but Topalian uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Topalian moves out of range of the strikes.
Topalian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting John counter with a right hand.
John might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
John circles away from the clinch attempt
and John counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Topalian thinking.
Topalian shoots in but John avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from John! But no joy.
Topalian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Topalian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Topalian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garbis Topalian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garbis Topalian. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
John throws a body shot but no joy.
Topalian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Topalian swings widly with a right hand
and Topalian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
John looks to land a left hand but Topalian moved out of range nicely.
Topalian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
John takes a swing at Topalian's ribcage but misses.
Topalian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from John.
A little feinted left hand from Topalian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Topalian jabs John to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Topalian misses the shot to the body.
John misses with a lunging right hand
and Topalian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps John thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
John ducks under a wild hook from Topalian.
Papa John seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Topalian staying out of range there.
Topalian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with John but John pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
John lands with a nice body punch.
Topalian throws a hook but John blocks it.
Topalian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from John.
Topalian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Topalian slips under a jab.
Topalian slips a jab from John.
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
John keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Topalian.
Topalian blocks a low kick nicely.
Topalian is looking to clinch but John is avoiding it.
John defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Topalian.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Topalian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Topalian slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Papa John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got John winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa John! |
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Event:
ROCK FC 1
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Lawrie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Topalian has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Topalian gets full guard.
Topalian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lawrie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Topalian pulls Lawrie in to control the position.
Lawrie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Topalian pulls Lawrie in close to his closed guard and prevents Lawrie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lawrie trying to control the position from guard on top but Topalian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topalian pulls Lawrie in close to prevent any damage.
Lawrie trying to control the position from guard on top but Topalian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Topalian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Topalian keeping moving, preventing Lawrie from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lawrie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Topalian's guard.
Lawrie looking to sit in guard and control but Topalian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Topalian is looking to work some ground and pound but Lawrie has wrist control.
Topalian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Topalian scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Lawrie trying to control the position.
Lawrie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Topalian slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Topalian won't allow Lawrie to get back to his feet.
Lawrie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lawrie keeping moving, preventing Topalian from controlling successfully.
Lawrie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Topalian with a nice head shot there.
Topalian won't allow Lawrie to sweep him here. #T3#
Topalian slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Topalian with a nice head shot there.
Topalian preventing the sweep.
Topalian is pushing down on Lawrie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lawrie is fighting to maintain full guard but Topalian has managed to sneak the leg through.
Topalian looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've been informed that Lawrie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Topalian scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lawrie is refusing to be controlled, as Topalian sits in half guard.
Topalian is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Topalian content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Lawrie is looking to improve his position.
Topalian stops Lawrie from getting back to his feet.
Lawrie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Topalian scores with a couple of nice shots.
Topalian looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lawrie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#Lawrie is rocked!
Topalian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lawrie is still in real trouble! Can Topalian finish him?
Topalian scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lawrie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Topalian lands a big elbow - Lawrie is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Topalian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garbis Topalian!
An out of breath Garbis Topalian 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:
PSE test1
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martin misses with a right hand
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jonah Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Topalian fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Martin to the ground. Topalian is now in Martin's guard.
Topalian is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Martin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Topalian content to stall in guard here.
Topalian pushing down on Martin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Topalian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Topalian has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topalian stops Martin from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Topalian has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Topalian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Martin really wants to buck Topalian off and get back to his feet.
Topalian controlling from the full mount.
Martin is trying to escape the mount but Topalian keeps good control and instead manages to take Martin's back.
Topalian has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Martin's body.
Topalian's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Martin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2#
Topalian controlling the position well here. Martin rolled but Topalian kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
More stalling from Topalian.
Martin trying to get back to his feet but Topalian is in full control for now.
Topalian really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Martin.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3#
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Good control from Topalian.
Martin trying to get back to his feet but Topalian is in full control for now.
I would not like to be Martin right now.
#T4#
It looks like Topalian might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Topalian is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garbis Topalian dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Topalian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Topalian slips under a jab.
Martin takes a swing at Topalian's ribcage but misses.
Martin misses with an uppercut
and Topalian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Topalian slips a straight right by Martin.
Topalian blocks a jab.
Martin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Topalian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martin throws a body shot but no joy.
Martin misses the shot to the body.
Martin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Topalian counters with a nice uppercut.
Topalian slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topalian slips a jab from Martin.
A jab from Martin misses.
Martin swinging wildly here.
Topalian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Martin swings for the body but Topalian moves out of range.
Martin throws an overhand right that lands on Topalian's shoulder, as Topalian tries to avoid the shot.
Topalian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Martin misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin misses the jab.
Jonah Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Martin gets tackled into the ropes by Topalian. Topalian maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Topalian pulls guard successfully.
Topalian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Garbis Topalian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Topalian has a closed guard, preventing Martin from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Topalian is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Topalian slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Martin wants to stand up but Topalian is controlling him.
Topalian passes Martin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Topalian stalling.
Topalian with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Topalian works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Topalian controlling the pace for now.
Martin is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Topalian controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Martin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Topalian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Topalian won't let Martin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Topalian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Topalian takes Martin's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Martin is in trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin trying to get back to his feet but Topalian is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garbis Topalian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Martin throws a lazy uppercut
and Topalian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martin swings widly with a right hand
and Topalian counters with a right hand to the body.
Martin throws a body punch but Topalian moves out of range.
Martin throws a nice looking combination but Topalian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Topalian staying out of range there.
Martin throws a lazy uppercut
and Topalian counters with a nice uppercut.
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Topalian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Topalian is just out of range.
Martin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Topalian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Martin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Martin being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin can't keep his opponent in guard - Topalian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Topalian prevents Martin from standing back up.
#T1#
Martin tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Topalian manages to move to mount!
Topalian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Martin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Topalian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Martin really wants to buck Topalian off and get back to his feet.
Topalian controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Topalian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Topalian won't let Martin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Topalian tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The adventures of Topalian the control monster continue. Boring.
You get the feeling that Martin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T3#
Topalian controlling the position easily from mount.
Martin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Topalian controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Topalian.#T4#
Martin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Topalian controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jonah Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Garbis Topalian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Topalian winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garbis Topalian!
Garbis Topalian thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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