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Event:
Highland 91
Date: Sep 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Santiago Ponziabo has been cut.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Ponziabo moves out of range. #TD#
Ponziabo gets a double leg takedown into Diaz's guard.#SUB#
Ponziabo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ponziabo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ponziabo trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diaz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ponziabo has passed into half guard!
Ponziabo is stalling here. Diaz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ponziabo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Diaz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ponziabo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but Ponziabo defends it. #SUB#
Ponziabo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz wants to pass to mount but Ponziabo is defending the position.
Diaz is keen to just control but Ponziabo is a slippery customer.
Ponziabo is looking to improve his position.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ponziabo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ponziabo is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diaz wants to pass to mount but Ponziabo is defending the position.
Diaz moves nicely into side control.
Diaz working away.
Diaz moves into full mount!
Ponziabo is trying to reverse the position but instead Diaz has taken his back - oops!#T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Diaz has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ponziabo's body.
Well, with Diaz on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ponziabo is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Diaz has the hooks in. Ponziabo is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Diaz passes his arm under Ponziabo's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Ponziabo taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Noel Diaz! Noel Diaz retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Noel Diaz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Santiago Ponziabo spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck off, I got work to do.'. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 155 lbs, Round 4
Date: Aug 25, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Leyton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ponziabo tries to improve position but can't.
Leyton taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leyton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ponziabo keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponziabo can't do much from the bottom here.
Ponziabo on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Leyton trying to control the position but Ponziabo is working away.
Ponziabo is trying to control Leyton's posture but Leyton avoids it.
Leyton throws a strike aimed at the side of Ponziabo's head but Ponziabo avoids it well.
Leyton cracks Ponziabo with a big right hand but Ponziabo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ponziabo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ponziabo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leyton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leyton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ponziabo trying to control from the bottom.
Leyton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Ponziabo wants to get back to full guard.
Ponziabo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leyton scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Ponziabo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leyton pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leyton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Ponziabo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leyton pulls his head out easily.
Leyton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Leyton trying to control from half guard but Ponziabo is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leyton lands a nice short elbow.
Leyton prevents Ponziabo from improving his position.
Leyton is looking to take a break and control but Ponziabo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Ponziabo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ponziabo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leyton 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.
Ponziabo wants to control the action here but instead Leyton manages to pass to full mount!
Leyton looking to finish Ponziabo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ponziabo!
Ponziabo is squirming around, avoiding Leyton's attempts to control the action.
Leyton content just to control the position here. #T4#
Leyton'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.
Ponziabo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ponziabo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Leyton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ponziabo is looking to get to half guard.
Leyton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ponziabo is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leyton prevents Ponziabo from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Leyton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ponziabo stuffs the takedown attempt from Leyton. Leyton gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Leyton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leyton lands in his opponent's guard.
Leyton advances position into side control!
Ponziabo struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponziabo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Leyton is thwarting Ponziabo's attempts to control the position.
Ponziabo is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Ponziabo moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Ponziabo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leyton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leyton trying to control but Ponziabo is working from the bottom.
Timo Leyton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leyton controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Ponziabo looking for a guillotine here but Leyton defends easily.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leyton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Leyton trying to control but Ponziabo is working from the bottom.
Leyton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Leyton pushes down on Ponziabo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Leyton is looking to advance position but Ponziabo won't allow it. #SUB#
Leyton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ponziabo defends it well. #T3#
Leyton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Leyton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ponziabo keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ponziabo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leyton pinned against the cage. Leyton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Leyton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Ponziabo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ponziabo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leyton pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leyton lands a nice short elbow.
Leyton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ponziabo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leyton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Ponziabo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leyton trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Leyton dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Leyton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ponziabo's guard.
Leyton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ponziabo keeping full guard, as Leyton tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ponziabo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leyton is aware though and is defending well.
Leyton 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.
Ponziabo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Ponziabo trying to keep a closed guard but Leyton is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Ponziabo is looking for a triangle but Leyton pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Ponziabo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leyton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Leyton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ponziabo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ponziabo moves away from the strike by Leyton. #TD#
Leyton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leyton controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Ponziabo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leyton is aware though and is defending well.
Leyton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Ponziabo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leyton defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ponziabo has his feet on Leyton's thighs here. He's pushed Leyton off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Leyton screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santiago Ponziabo!
Our winner, Santiago Ponziabo, 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.
Timo Leyton was interviewed post fight and said 'mehh'. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Ponziabo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoca was well out of range. Poor timing from Ponziabo.
Hoca throws the left hand but Ponziabo avoids the punch easily.
Ponziabo misses with an uppercut
and Hoca makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoca stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hoca wants it to stay on the feet.
Hoca stalks Ponziabo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ponziabo's face. Ponziabo staggers backwards, shaken.#KD2#
Hoca drops Ponziabo with a beautiful combination! Ponziabo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hoca is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Santiago Ponziabo has been cut.
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!
Ponziabo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ponziabo misses with a takedown
and Hoca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Ponziabo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponziabo throws a series of punches but Hoca moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Hoca misses.
Ponziabo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hoca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Hoca misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Hoca.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hoca enables Ponziabo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hoca manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Ponziabo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hoca wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ponziabo drops back looking for a leg! Hoca is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoca manages to kick Ponziabo off! Ponziabo jumps back into Hoca's guard. #T2##SUB#
Ponziabo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ponziabo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hoca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ponziabo is one step ahead there.
Ponziabo 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hoca can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Ponziabo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Ponziabo drops back looking for a leg! Hoca is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoca manages to kick Ponziabo off! Ponziabo jumps back into Hoca's guard.
Ponziabo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoca jabs Ponziabo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hoca scores with a body shot.
#T4#
Ponziabo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoca.
Hoca misses with a two punch combination.
Hoca lands a head shot.
Hoca ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoca throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoca throws a hook but Ponziabo blocks it.
Hoca throws a hook but Ponziabo avoids it easily.
Necmettin Hoca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ponziabo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoca.
A jab from Ponziabo misses.
Hoca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ponziabo fails with the takedown
letting Hoca counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Necmettin Hoca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santiago Ponziabo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Ponziabo gets a double leg takedown into Hoca's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ponziabo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ponziabo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ponziabo forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Ponziabo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hoca is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Santiago Ponziabo!
An out of breath Santiago Ponziabo 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:
The Island Season 12, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Ponziabo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ponziabo there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Santiago Ponziabo has been cut.
Ponziabo shoots in for a double leg but Trabuco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trabuco throws a big counter combination but Ponziabo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Ponziabo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Ponziabo is trying to work for a kimura but Trabuco is defending well.
Ponziabo is thwarting Trabuco's attempts to control the position.
Trabuco has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ponziabo trying to control from half guard but Trabuco is working away.
Trabuco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Trabuco tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trabuco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trabuco is trying to control but can't.
Trabuco keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Trabuco wants to get back to full guard but Ponziabo has mounted him!
Trabuco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ponziabo on the ground.
Ponziabo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Trabuco to take his back!#SUB2#
Ponziabo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Trabuco knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Trabuco for a finish.
Ponziabo gets his hands free as Trabuco looks to control. #SUB2#
Trabuco showing good submission defense here.
Trabuco is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Ponziabo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Trabuco knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Trabuco for a finish. #SUB2#
Ponziabo is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Trabuco taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Ponziabo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santiago Ponziabo!
After winning the bout, Santiago Ponziabo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Bonon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonon tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonon tries to land a body kick#TD#
so Ponziabo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ponziabo looking to sit in guard and control but Bonon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bonon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ponziabo sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Ponziabo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponziabo tries to roll over but Bonon keeps him under control.
Bonon controlling the action here.#T1#
Bonon wants to take a breather but Ponziabo is having none of it.
Ponziabo moves into full guard.
Ponziabo keeping moving, preventing Bonon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bonon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Bonon is posturing up here but Ponziabo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bonon tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bonon has to tap! Slick submission there by Ponziabo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santiago Ponziabo!
After winning the bout, Santiago Ponziabo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
IXF LVI
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Ponziabo fails with a takedown attempt.
Ponziabo throws an overhand right that lands on Nightmarcher's shoulder, as Nightmarcher tries to avoid the shot.
Ponziabo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nightmarcher slips a jab from Ponziabo.
Nightmarcher feinted with a counter takedown.
Nightmarcher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Ponziabo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nightmarcher tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ponziabo is in Nightmarcher's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nightmarcher throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ponziabo escapes and throws Nightmarcher's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Ponziabo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB2#
Ponziabo is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Nightmarcher looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ponziabo gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Nightmarcher is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ponziabo lets go of the hold and Nightmarcher can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Santiago Ponziabo!
A relieved looking Santiago Ponziabo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
IXF XLIX
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Hoca finds it's target.
Hoca lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT#It looks like Santiago Ponziabo has been cut.
Ponziabo throws a hook to the side of Hoca's head but Hoca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ponziabo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoca counters with a nice uppercut.
Ponziabo goes for a double leg but Hoca avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hoca continues to drive forward.
Hoca seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ponziabo dives in for a single leg takedown but Hoca sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Necmettin Hoca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Ponziabo.
Ponziabo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hoca misses with a body shot.
Hoca misses with a hook.#TD2#
Hoca gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ponziabo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!#SUB2#
Ponziabo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Ponziabo passes Hoca's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoca tries to get to full guard but Ponziabo has control of the leg.
Ponziabo trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Ponziabo is working for an americana but Hoca has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Ponziabo was thinking about the submission.
Ponziabo wants to control from the top but Hoca keeps moving.
Hoca on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hoca tries to get out of the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Ponziabo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ponziabo trying to control but Hoca is working from the bottom.
Ponziabo looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Hoca keeping moving, preventing Ponziabo from controlling successfully.
Ponziabo preventing the sweep.
Hoca looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hoca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ponziabo.
Ponziabo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hoca defends it well.
Hoca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ponziabo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoca pinned against the cage. Hoca gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #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.
Hoca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Ponziabo tries to counter it with a takedown but Hoca pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ponziabo moves out of range of the strikes.
Necmettin Hoca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ponziabo throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ponziabo.
Hoca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ponziabo staying out of range there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoca misses the jab.
Santiago Ponziabo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoca misses with an uppercut.
Hoca digs a good hook to Ponziabo's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Necmettin Hoca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santiago Ponziabo's cut.
That's time! Hoca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hoca misses with a looping right.
And Ponziabo tries to counter it with a takedown but Hoca pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ponziabo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoca.
Hoca lands a head shot.
Ponziabo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ponziabo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoca lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hoca is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hoca looks to score with a jab to the body but Ponziabo is just out of range.
Ponziabo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hoca defends it well.
Ponziabo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoca.
Ponziabo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hoca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ponziabo moves away.
Ponziabo with the counter takedown but Hoca avoids it easily.
Hoca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ponziabo can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponziabo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoca counters with a stiff right hand.
Ponziabo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoca as he avoids it easily.
Necmettin Hoca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Ponziabo.
Hoca connects with a jab.#T1#
Ponziabo has his takedown stuffed
and Hoca counters with a straight right hand.
Ponziabo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ponziabo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ponziabo misses with a right hand
and Hoca counters with a left to the body.
Ponziabo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ponziabo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoca.
Ponziabo tries for a takedown but Hoca circles away easily
and Hoca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ponziabo walks into a stiff left hand from Hoca.#T2#
Ponziabo misses with a jab to the body
and Hoca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Ponziabo is rocked!
Hoca throws a hook but Ponziabo avoids it easily.
Necmettin Hoca is winning the standup battle so far.
Ponziabo shoots in for a takedown but Hoca shows good takedown defense.
Hoca is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ponziabo staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ponziabo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoca is looking to counter punch.
Ponziabo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoca sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ponziabo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoca was well out of range. Poor timing from Ponziabo.
Ponziabo misses with a body punch
and Ponziabo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ponziabo misses with a takedown attempt
and Ponziabo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ponziabo is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoca finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Santiago Ponziabo's cut even more.
Ponziabo shoots and misses
and Hoca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Hoca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ponziabo seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoca misses with a straight left.
Ponziabo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ponziabo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoca sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoca moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoca misses the target.
Hoca leaves Ponziabo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ponziabo misses with a hook.#T4#
Ponziabo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ponziabo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoca misses with a looping right.
Ponziabo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoca sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoca throws a body shot but no joy.
Ponziabo throws a hook to the side of Hoca's head but Hoca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoca scores with a nice strike.
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!
Hoca missing with a left hand there. Ponziabo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Necmettin Hoca dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Santiago Ponziabo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hoca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ponziabo.
Hoca scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ponziabo doesn't seem bothered though.
Ponziabo misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoca counters with a left to the body.
Hoca throws a hook but Ponziabo blocks it.
Hoca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ponziabo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoca pinned against the cage. Hoca gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponziabo shoots in and drives through. Hoca sprawls well.
Necmettin Hoca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Ponziabo.
Ponziabo ducks under a wild hook from Hoca.
Ponziabo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ponziabo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hoca finds it's way round the side to connect with Ponziabo's head. #T1#
Ponziabo has his takedown stuffed
and Hoca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Hoca lands a big right hand that sends Ponziabo crashing to the mat! Hoca stays standing though and waves Ponziabo back to his feet!
Hoca drops Ponziabo with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Ponziabo! Hoca dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Necmettin Hoca!
The defeated Santiago Ponziabo had this to say: 'Fuck off, I got work to do.'. |
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Event:
IXF XLI
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Bonon instigates a clinch.
Bonon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bonon told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Bonon throws an elbow that misses.
Bonon throws an elbow that misses.
Bonon tries to work over Ponziabo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ponziabo goes for a takedown attempt but Bonon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Bonon moves into the clinch.
Ponziabo managing to block the knees to the body from Bonon.
Ponziabo prevents a body shot from Bonon.
Ponziabo wants to take the fight to the mat but Bonon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bonon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ponziabo avoids it.
Bonon misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonon throws a head punch that misses.
Bonon tries to land a knee to the head but Ponziabo blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ponziabo.
Bonon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bonon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bonon working aggressively here.
#T1##TD#
Ponziabo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Ponziabo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Ponziabo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonon defends well.
Bonon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ponziabo's coaches at Muay Thai and BJJ | Clinchwork have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB#
Ponziabo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ponziabo is doing well to control the position and prevent Bonon from advancing to side control.
Ponziabo trying to hold on to Bonon's head to control him but Bonon postures up.
#T2#
Ponziabo wants to improve his position but Bonon is controlling well.
#SUB#
Ponziabo looking for submissions off his back.
Bonon tries to pass to full mount but Ponziabo defends it.
Ponziabo is looking for a sweep. Bonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ponziabo looking for submissions off his back.
Ponziabo is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ponziabo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bonon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bonon wants to take a breather but Ponziabo manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bonon. #SUB#
Ponziabo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bonon stacks Ponziabo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bonon!
Ponziabo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bonon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bonon tries to advance to mount but Ponziabo denies him. #T4##SU2#
Bonon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ponziabo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bonon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Ponziabo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ponziabo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bonon sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Ponziabo tries to keep at a distance but Bonon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ponziabo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ponziabo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bonon smiles and moves away.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bonon enables Ponziabo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bonon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ponziabo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Bonon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bonon wants to clinch up but Ponziabo keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Bonon rushes Ponziabo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bonon misses with a knee strike.
Ponziabo blocks a body shot from Bonon.
Bonon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ponziabo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bonon after a bit of a struggle.
Bonon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponziabo is defending well for now.
Bonon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ponziabo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bonon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ponziabo is trying to pull guard but Bonon has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Ponziabo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonon misses with an elbow strike.
Bonon scores with a shot to the side of Ponziabo's head.
Ponziabo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponziabo is defending well for now.
Bonon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bonon keeps control of Ponziabo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ponziabo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bonon to keep the fight standing.
Bonon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
Ponziabo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bonon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ponziabo avoids it.
Ponziabo tries to pull guard but Bonon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ponziabo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bonon to keep the fight standing.
Ponziabo blocking some punches.
Bonon tries to work over Ponziabo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ponziabo jumps guard but Bonon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bonon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ponziabo avoids it.
Ponziabo blocking some punches.
Bonon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Santiago Ponziabo has been cut.#TD#
Ponziabo has clasped his hands together around Bonon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ponziabo is looking to take a break and control but Bonon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ponziabo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Bonon is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Ponziabo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ponziabo works to advance to full mount. Bonon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bonon is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bonon tries to hold on but Ponziabo postures up.#T3##SUB#
Ponziabo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bonon tries to control the position but Ponziabo now has his back.
#SUB#
Ponziabo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Santiago Ponziabo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Ponziabo is looking for a rear naked choke here but Bonon reverses the position brilliantly into Ponziabo's guard!
Bonon wants to control from the top but Ponziabo keeps moving. #SUB#
Ponziabo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bonon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bonon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Bonon trying to control but Ponziabo is working from the bottom.
Bonon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Ponziabo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonon defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ponziabo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Bonon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Santiago Ponziabo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get 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#
Bonon tries to clinch up.
Bonon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bonon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ponziabo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ponziabo feinted with a counter takedown.
Bonon is looking to clinch but Ponziabo is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Bonon gets a clinch.
Bonon lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD#
Ponziabo has clasped his hands together around Bonon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Ponziabo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bonon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bonon wants to control but Ponziabo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ponziabo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Ponziabo tries for a kimura but Bonon is defending well. #T1#
Bonon is trying to control Ponziabo's posture but Ponziabo avoids it. #SUB#
Ponziabo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bonon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ponziabo swings around for an armbar but Bonon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ponziabo's guard.#T2#
Bonon looking to pass the guard.
Bonon passes Ponziabo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ponziabo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ponziabo is staying active underneath Bonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Ponziabo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ponziabo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Bonon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ponziabo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ponziabo wants to control but Bonon passes into side.
Ponziabo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bonon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bonon controlling the position easily from mount.
Bonon wants to control the pace but Ponziabo is squirming around nicely. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ponziabo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ponziabo reaches up and holds on to Bonon to control the position.
Ponziabo regains half guard.
Bonon wants to stand but Ponziabo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ponziabo tries to roll over but Bonon keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Bonon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bonon 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Bonon!
In defeat, Santiago Ponziabo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck off, I got work to do.'. |
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Event:
IXF XXXVII
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Ponziabo stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Ponziabo gets the takedown into side control.
Ponziabo wants to control but Mourao is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mourao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Mourao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ponziabo pulls his head out easily.
Mourao has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mourao is trying to maintain the position but Ponziabo is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ponziabo is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ponziabo is looking for a kimura but Mourao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ponziabo to get the leverage. #T1#
Ponziabo is trying to control the action in half guard but Mourao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Mourao actively working from the bottom here.
Ponziabo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mourao is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ponziabo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mourao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ponziabo.
Ponziabo is looking to advance position but Mourao won't allow it.
Ponziabo is taking a breather. Mourao says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ponziabo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mourao!
Mourao sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mourao tries to roll over but Ponziabo keeps him under control.
Ponziabo is trying to control. Mourao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mourao is looking for a sweep. Ponziabo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Ponziabo is working for a submission of some sort.
Mourao is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Mourao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mourao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Ponziabo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mourao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ponziabo. #SUB2#
Ponziabo is working for a kimura but Mourao is defending it quite comfortably.
#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.#SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ponziabo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mourao is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions off his back.
Ponziabo is thwarting Mourao's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Ponziabo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Mourao or perhaps it was just good defense by Ponziabo, which made it look bad.
Ponziabo leaves Mourao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mourao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ponziabo sprawls well. Ponziabo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mourao gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Mourao. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ponziabo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ponziabo wants to take a breather but Mourao is having none of it.
Santiago Ponziabo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Mourao actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ponziabo is keen to just control but Mourao is a slippery customer.
Ponziabo tries to pass to full mount but Mourao defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Ponziabo is working for a submission of some sort.
Mourao is looking for a sweep. Ponziabo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mourao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mourao is pressing down on Ponziabo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ponziabo controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Ponziabo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mourao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ponziabo has managed to get both his arms back between Mourao's legs - danger averted.
Mourao keeping full guard, as Ponziabo tries to pass. #T2#
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mourao is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Mourao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ponziabo keeping moving, preventing Mourao from controlling successfully.
Ponziabo trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Mourao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ponziabo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mourao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Mourao trying to control the position from guard on top but Ponziabo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mourao is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ponziabo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mourao content to stall in guard here.
Ponziabo keeping moving, preventing Mourao from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ponziabo working for a triangle but Mourao defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Ponziabo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mourao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mourao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mourao sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ponziabo's guard.
Mourao is trying to control the action in half guard but Ponziabo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ponziabo is trying to get back to full guard.
Mourao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ponziabo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mourao scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mourao drops an elbow to the side of Ponziabo's head.
Ponziabo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ponziabo tries to get to full guard but Mourao has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mourao wants to work for an arm triangle but Ponziabo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ponziabo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ponziabo trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Santiago Ponziabo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Mourao misses with a takedown attempt - Ponziabo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mourao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ponziabo as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Ponziabo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ponziabo passes Mourao's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ponziabo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourao won't allow Ponziabo to pass to mount.
Mourao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Ponziabo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mourao is just riding it out for now. Ponziabo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ponziabo seems to be working for a kimura but Mourao defends the submission attempt.
Mourao tries to get to full guard but Ponziabo has control of the leg.
Mourao is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Ponziabo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mourao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mourao is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ponziabo is working for a submission of some sort.
Ponziabo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mourao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Mourao actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mourao actively working from the bottom here.
Mourao is doing well to control the position and prevent Ponziabo from advancing to side control.
Ponziabo is thwarting Mourao's attempts to control the position.
Ponziabo stalling away here and it's allowed Mourao to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ponziabo pushing down on Mourao's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Ponziabo is trying to work for a kimura but Mourao is defending well.
Mourao wants to improve his position but Ponziabo is controlling well.
#T4#
Mourao trying to control but Ponziabo postures up.
Mourao is looking for a sweep. Ponziabo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mourao manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ponziabo trying to control but Mourao is working from the bottom.
Joaquim Mourao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago Ponziabo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Ponziabo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ponziabo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Ponziabo!
An out of breath Santiago Ponziabo 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Ponziabo misses with a body shot.
Ponziabo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tout is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ponziabo with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Tout. No joy for Ponziabo on that attempt.
Ponziabo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tout counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Ponziabo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponziabo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tout throws out a powerful jab.
Tout blocks a jab.
Tout tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ponziabo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponziabo ducks under a wild hook from Tout.#TD#
Tout gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tout keeping moving, preventing Ponziabo from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ponziabo pushes down on Tout's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Ponziabo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tout tries to roll over but Ponziabo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ponziabo seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ponziabo prevents Tout from improving his position.#SUB#
Ponziabo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tout sees it coming and defends easily.
Tout is not content to let Ponziabo control the position.#SUB#
Ponziabo is working for an americana but Tout has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Ponziabo was thinking about the submission.#SUB#
Ponziabo has gone for a leg lock! Tout slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ponziabo's guard.#REVB##T3#
Ponziabo keeping moving, preventing Tout from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ponziabo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ponziabo keeping moving, preventing Tout from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ponziabo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tout content to stall in guard here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Ponziabo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tout rolls with it to try and escape but Ponziabo cranks on the arm and Tout is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santiago Ponziabo!
A relieved looking Santiago Ponziabo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
IXF XXIX
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Epolito tries to bum rush Ponziabo with a series of wild strikes but Ponziabo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ponziabo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Epolito tries a head kick but it misses.
Ponziabo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Epolito defends it well.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epolito misses with an uppercut. Ponziabo saw that one coming.#CL#
Epolito clinches up with Ponziabo and pushes him back against the cage.
Epolito stalling the fight.
Epolito lands with a right to the head.
Epolito working aggressively here.
Epolito throws a punch but it's blocked by Ponziabo.
Epolito is trying to maintain a safe position but Ponziabo gets an underhook and turns Epolito into the cage.
Ponziabo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Epolito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Epolito misses with a punch to the body.
Ponziabo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Epolito misses with the head strike.
Epolito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Epolito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ponziabos head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Epolito on the inside.
Epolito lands a left hand.
#T1##BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Epolito.
Ponziabo shoots for a double leg takedown but Epolito sprawls well. He's pushed Ponziabo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Epolito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Epolito uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Epolito misses with a few strikes there.
Ponziabo feints the counter takedown.
Epolito misses the jab.
Ponziabo shoots in for a takedown but Epolito shows good takedown defense.
Anthony Epolito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Ponziabo.
Danga de danga de dang - Epolito scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Santiago Ponziabo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ponziabo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epolito.
Ponziabo avoids the head kick by Epolito.
Ponziabo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Epolito throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD2#
Ponziabo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Epolito sprawls well initially but Ponziabo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Epolito manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ponziabo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Epolito using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Ponziabo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ponziabo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2##SUB2#
Ponziabo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Epolito defends it easily.
Epolito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ponziabo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Epolito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Epolito wants to stand but Ponziabo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Epolito slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Epolito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ponziabo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Epolito has managed to get both his arms back between Ponziabo's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Ponziabo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Epolito has passed into half guard!
Ponziabo tries to roll over but Epolito keeps him under control.
Ponziabo is trying to maintain the position but Epolito is very close to passing his half guard.
Epolito knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ponziabo on the ground.
Epolito content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Epolito moves into full mount! Ponziabo won't be happy about that!
Ponziabo gets back to half guard.
Ponziabo is pressing down on Epolito's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Epolito tries to stand but Ponziabo is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ponziabo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Epolito defends it easily.
Epolito wants to pass the guard but Ponziabo is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santiago Ponziabo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Epolito swings for the body but Ponziabo moves out of range.
Epolito lands with a shot to the body.
Ponziabo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epolito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ponziabo can do to turn this around?
Ponziabo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ponziabo looks for a takedown but Epolito sprawls well.
Epolito tries a head kick but it misses.
Ponziabo slips under a jab from Epolito.
Epolito misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Ponziabo drives through with a takedown into Epolito's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Epolito has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponziabo is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Let's hope that Ponziabo 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.
Ponziabo wants to control from the top but Epolito keeps moving.
Santiago Ponziabo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Epolito trying to keep a closed guard but Ponziabo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Ponziabo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Epolito dives on top into guard.#REVR##T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Epolito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ponziabo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ponziabo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Epolito is defending well. Ponziabo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Epolito has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ponziabo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santiago Ponziabo!
During a confident post fight interview, Santiago Ponziabo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
IXF XXII
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Rection motions for Ponziabo to come forward. Rection throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rection moves away from the strike by Ponziabo. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rection enables Ponziabo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rection manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rection looking for a sweep. Not yet Rection, not yet. #SUB#
Rection has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ponziabo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Ponziabo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ponziabo wants to control from the top but Rection keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponziabo passes Rection's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Rection actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Ponziabo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rection is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Ponziabo is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Ponziabo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Rection looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rection really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#SUB2#
Ponziabo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rection has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Ponziabo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rection has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ponziabo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Ponziabo seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ponziabo is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Rection looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Rection looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rection trying to control but Ponziabo postures up.
#SUB2#
Ponziabo is trying to work for a kimura but Rection is defending well.
#SUB#
Rection looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ponziabo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Rection tries to lock up and control but Ponziabo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rection is trying to escape the mount.
Ponziabo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4#
Rection tries to lock up and control but Ponziabo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rection sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Ponziabo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rection is just riding it out for now. Ponziabo eventually gives up the hold.
Rection keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ponziabo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rection sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Ponziabo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Rection misses the target.
Ponziabo moves out of range of the leg kick from Rection.
Hugh Rection seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ponziabo checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Ponziabo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rection's guard.#SUB#
Rection is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ponziabo defends well.
Ponziabo stopping the sweep attempt from Rection.
Ponziabo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ponziabo working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ponziabo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Ponziabo is trying to get an arm triangle but Rection is defending well. #T1#
Rection wants to control but Ponziabo postures up.
Rection manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ponziabo is in trouble now - Rection has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Rection is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ponziabo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ponziabo is squirming around, avoiding Rection's attempts to control the action.
Rection definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Rection is really struggling to control Ponziabo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ponziabo tries to reverse the position but Rection maintains control.#SUB#
Ponziabo is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Rection locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Ponziabo is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hugh Rection!
The defeated Santiago Ponziabo had this to say: 'Fuck off, I got work to do.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Ponziabo ducks under a wild hook from Chin Strip.
Ponziabo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ponziabo slips under a jab from Chin Strip.
Chin Strip lands a glancing blow to the side of Ponziabo's head.
Chin Strip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ponziabo misses with a takedown attempt
and Chin Strip counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chin Strip misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chin Strip. Ponziabo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ponziabo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chin Strip defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chin Strip fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ponziabo on the side of the head.#T1#
Chin Strip missing with a left hand there. Ponziabo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ponziabo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chin Strip as he avoids it easily.
Lac Chin Strip has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Ponziabo.
Chin Strip lands with an uppercut that bounces Ponziabo off the cage and back into range.
Chin Strip misses with a looping right.
Ponziabo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Santiago Ponziabo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ponziabo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chin Strip.
A slow jab from Chin Strip misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Chin Strip.
Ponziabo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chin Strip throws an overhand right that lands on Ponziabo's shoulder, as Ponziabo tries to avoid the shot.
Chin Strip missing with a left hand there. Ponziabo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Ponziabo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Ponziabo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chin Strip, who protects the arm well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Ponziabo has hold of Chin Strip's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Chin Strip tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ponziabo cranks the arm and Chin Strip screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Chin Strip, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Santiago Ponziabo!
A relieved looking Santiago Ponziabo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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