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Event:
GC 364 Raledran vs Dean
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuti lands with a cross.
Jovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuti connects with a right hand. Jovic shakes it off.
Kuti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Jovic clinches with his opponent.
Jovic lands a nice uppercut.
Kuti misses with a body punch.
Kuti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuti lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuti lands a shot to the body.
Jovic lands with a light punch inside.
Kuti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuti uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kuti's brow.
Kuti has a couple of punches blocked by Jovic.
Jovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuti tries a body shot but Jovic blocks it.
Kuti lands a body shot.
Kuti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jovic stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovic. #T1#
The referee calls for Jovic to work.
Kuti misses with a punch to the body.
Kuti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jovic is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovic.
Jovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Jovic.
A body shot lands from Kuti.
Jovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Kuti misses with a punch to the body.
Jovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuti scores with a hook to the body.
Kuti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jovic's elbow.
Jovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kutis head.
A head punch on the inside from Jovic fails to land.
Jovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuti is working Jovic over against the cage.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovic.
Jovic lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuti.
A head punch on the inside from Jovic fails to land.
Jovic blocks a body shot from Kuti.
Kuti can't find room to land a body shot as Jovic controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Kuti.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuti.
Jovic throws a head punch that misses.
Kuti tries to throw a body punch but Jovic avoids it by throwing Kuti back against the cage.
Jovic working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuti.
Jovic lands a right hand.
Kuti misses with a punch to the body.
Kuti lands with a left to the head.
Jovic looking to slow down the pace here.
Jovic misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuti.
Still in the clinch, Kuti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
A bit of stalling here from Jovic.
Kuti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuti lands a hook that snaps the head of Jovic backwards.
Kuti tries a body shot but Jovic blocks it.
A short uppercut from Kuti.
Jovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuti.
Kuti lands a body punch.
Jovic is breathing heavily.
Kuti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jovic or not.
Kuti tries to work over Jovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuti lands a right hand.
Kuti is leaning against Jovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Kuti.
Kuti misses with a punch to the body.
Kuti lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jovic backwards.
Kuti lands a body shot.
Kuti lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuti tries to throw a body punch but Jovic avoids it by throwing Kuti back against the cage.
Kuti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuti scores with a shot to the side of Jovic's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuti.
#T4#
A short right from Kuti on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuti.
Nice body punch from Kuti.
A right hand to the body from Kuti.
Kuti lands a body punch.
Kuti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Kuti.
Kuti lands a body shot.
Kuti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jovic's elbow.
Kuti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jovic's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuti.
Jovic throws a head punch that misses.
Kuti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuti is leaning against Jovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuti lands a body punch.
Kuti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fela Kuti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD2#
Kuti lands a big uppercut and Jovic crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jovic looks OK. Kuti waves Jovic back to his feet!#ROC2#Jovic is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Kuti throws an overhand right that drops Jovic like a sack of potatoes! Kuti dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fela Kuti! |
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Event:
DFN 3: High Roller GP Round 1
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Jovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Luciano closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jovic tries to work over Luciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Jovic.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luciano lands a left hand.
Jovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Luciano is defending well for now.
Jovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike from Jovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovic prevents a body shot from Luciano.
Jovic lands a left hand.
Jovic tries to stall but Luciano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Luciano.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Luciano.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Jovic blocks an uppercut.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jovic's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Jovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovic.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
Luciano is leaning against Jovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luciano lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Jovic on the inside.
Luciano works on Jovic's body with a couple of short punches.
Jovic misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jovic has a couple of punches blocked by Luciano.
Jovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Luciano blocking some punches.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jovic or not.
Jovic is trying to stall.
Jovic tries to stall but Luciano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
Jovic prevents a body shot from Luciano.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jovic's elbow.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Jovic throws an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Luciano.
A short left from Jovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovic.
Luciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jovics head.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Jovic controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano.
A short body shot lands from Luciano as the two fighters clinch.
Jovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Jovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Jovic is pushing Luciano up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Jovic.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovic gets through Luciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jovic is trying to stall.
Luciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jovic lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano blocking some punches.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
Jovic misses with a body punch.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jovic fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Jovic controls the action.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Jovic backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano misses with the head strike.
Luciano prevents a body shot from Jovic.
Luciano misses with a body punch.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano lands an uppercut.
Jovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovic takes a shot to the head.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Jovic controls his hands.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovic stalling in the clinch but Luciano improves position.
Jovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jovic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Jovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Jovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ray Luciano will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jovic.
Jovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Jovic.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jovic walks into a straight right hand from Luciano.
Luciano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jovic has time to react.#CL2#
Jovic moves into the clinch.
Luciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jovics head.
Jovic blocks an uppercut.
Luciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
Jovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Luciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Luciano misses with a body punch.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Luciano.
Ray Luciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Jovic controls his hands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jovic in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Jovic avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Jovic throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jovic backwards.
Luciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Luciano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Jovic tries a body shot but Luciano blocks it.
Jovic lands a nice uppercut.
Jovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano being controlled against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Jovic trying to control the position but instead, Luciano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jovic into the ropes.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
A short right from Luciano on the inside.
Jovic throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Jovic.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jovic.
Still in the clinch, Luciano scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Jovic misses with the head strike.
Jovic digs a right hand underneath Luciano's ribcage. Luciano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Jovic.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Luciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Luciano as Jovic tries to tie him up.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luciano is working Jovic over against the ropes.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano digs a right hand underneath Jovic's ribcage. Jovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jovic is breathing heavily.
Luciano blocks the elbow strike.
Jovic misses with a body punch.
Luciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jovic can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovic.
Jovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Luciano as Jovic tries to tie him up.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Jovic avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the ropes.
Jovic lands a left hand.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jovic pushes Luciano back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Jovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Jovic.
Jovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucianos head.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Luciano.
Luciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jovic backwards.
Luciano misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Jovic fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovic.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
Jovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Jovic can't find room to land a body shot as Luciano controls the action.
Jovic lands an uppercut.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovic misses with the head strike.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Jovic avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the ropes.
Jovic lands a body punch.
Jovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Jovic lands a nice uppercut.
Jovic tries a body shot but Luciano blocks it.
A short left from Luciano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Luciano tries a body shot but Jovic blocks it.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jovic throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano tries to work over Jovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Luciano 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jovic throws a sloppy body shot
and Luciano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jovic looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
Jovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Luciano clinches up against the ropes.
Luciano pushes Jovic back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovic throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovic blocking some punches.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Jovic.
Jovic prevents a body shot from Luciano.
Jovic scores with a shot to the side of Luciano's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano lands a nice uppercut.
Jovic tries a body shot but Luciano blocks it.
#T1#
Luciano misses with the head strike.
Luciano misses with a body punch.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
Jovic misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jovic backwards.
A short uppercut from Jovic.
Jovic is trying to stall.
Jovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Luciano gets an underhook and turns Jovic into the ropes.
Jovic is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Luciano has denied him.
Jovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jovic blocks an uppercut.
Jovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jovic.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Jovic blocking some punches.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano working aggressively here.
#T2#
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Jovic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Luciano up against the ropes.
Luciano is working Jovic over against the ropes.
Jovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Luciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Jovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano misses with a body punch.
Jovic gets through Luciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jovic's elbow.
Jovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucianos head.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Luciano.
Jovic throws a head punch that misses.
Jovic scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Jovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
Luciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovic is looking to control Luciano's arms but Luciano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jovic has his back to the ropes.
Jovic blocks an uppercut.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jovic fails to land.
Jovic lands a body punch.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Jovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Luciano gets an underhook and turns Jovic into the ropes.
Jovic taking a breather.
Jovic blocking some punches.
Jovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Jovic.
#T4#
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Jovic looking to slow down the pace here.
Luciano blocking some punches.
Luciano misses with a body punch.
Jovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jovic backwards.
Luciano misses with a body punch.
Jovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Luciano.
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!
Jovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Luciano.
Jovic is trying to stall.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mark Jovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jovic stalling in the clinch but Luciano improves position.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Luciano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luciano 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Ray Luciano!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Ray Luciano!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Ray Luciano!
Ray Luciano wins by unanimous decision!
Ray Luciano 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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