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Event:
VFC 26 The Sacking of Rome
Date: Feb 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Nova misses with a straight left.
Nova definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Nantz rushes Nova and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Nantz.
Nantz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nantz lands an uppercut.
Nova tries to stall but Nantz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nantz blocks a body shot from Nova.
Nantz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Nova lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nova blocks a body shot from Nantz.
Nova struggles to land a body shot inside as Nantz controls his hands.
Nantz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Nova breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nova misses with the combination.
Nantz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nova avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nova throws a head kick that misses.
Aldo Nova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nova lands a head shot.
Nova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nantz moves away.
Nantz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Nantz forces Nova back against the cage and clinches.
Nova throws a punch but it's blocked by Nantz. #T1#
Nantz avoiding damage as Nova throws knees to the body.
Nantz blocking some punches.
Nantz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nova controls his hands.
Nova lands an elbow inside that Nantz shrugs off.
Nantz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nova's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nova missing with knees to the body.
Nova tries a body shot but Nantz blocks it.
Nantz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Nantz fails to land.
Nova tries to work over Nantz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nova tries to break free but Nantz pushes him back against the cage.
Nova tries a body shot but Nantz blocks it.
Nantz blocking some punches.
Nantz gets through Nova's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nova tries to throw a body punch but Nantz avoids it by throwing Nova back against the cage.
Nova misses with a body punch.
Nantz blocking some punches.
Nantz lands a body punch.
Nantz scores with a shot to the side of Nova's head.
A short right from Nantz. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nova is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Nantz on the inside.
Nantz lands a hook that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Nova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nantz's elbow.
Nantz lands with a light punch inside.
Nova is trying to push Nantz away but Nantz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nantz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nantz lands with a left to the head.
Nova swings wildly with an uppercut but Nantz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nantz prevents a body shot from Nova.
Nantz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nantz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nantz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Nova swings wildly with an uppercut but Nantz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Nantz on the inside.
Nantz digs a right hand underneath Nova's ribcage. Nova let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Nantz.
Nantz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nova is breathing heavily.
Nantz stalling against the cage.
Nova tries to circle away but Nantz has him pinned against the cage.
Nantz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nantz lands with a right to the head.
Nova struggles to land a body shot inside as Nantz controls his hands.
Nantz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nantz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nova's elbow.
Nantz lands a shot to the body.
Nantz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nova stalling.
A short right from Nantz.
Nice elbow from Nova.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nantz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nantz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nantz blocks an uppercut.
Nova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Nantz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nantz.
A short right from Nantz.
Nantz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nantz pushes Nova back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Nantz.
Nova takes a shot to the head.
Nantz lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Nova is rocked!
Nantz lands a hook that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Oh Nova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nova's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nantz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
A short right from Nantz on the inside.
Nantz creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nova's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nova drops to his knees and Nantz pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint Nantz! |
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Event:
VFC 13 Payback
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Nova keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
Aki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nova looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
Nova is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aki connects with a decent elbow.
Aki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nova's legs.
Aki grinds an elbow into Nova's temple.
Nova being controlled for a moment.
Aki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've been hearing good reports from Aki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Aki remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Aki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nova's legs.
Aki working the head with strikes. #T1#
Aki throws an elbow but Nova slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nova seems a little lost for a moment, as Aki dominates the positioning.
Aki cracks Nova with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Aki is looking to take a break and control but Nova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nova dodges the ground and pound from Aki.
Aki cracks Nova with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Aki landing strikes.
Aki creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nova sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Aki is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nova will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Aki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Aki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Aki looks up at the clock and then as Nova takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Aki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Aki controls the position.
Nova really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aki working away.
Nova is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nova takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nova gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aki trying to pass the guard but Nova defending well.
Aki slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Nova wants to get back to full guard.
Aki controlling the pace.
Aki lands strikes from half guard.
Aki controlling the action here.
Aki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aki is figuring out what he wants to do next.#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.
Nova avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aki.
Nova is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aki 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Purple Aki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nova with a nice calf kick.
A low kick from Nova misses #TD#
so Aki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nova looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki won't allow Nova to sweep him here.
Aki wants to pass the guard but Nova is keeping the position.
Aki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Nova keeping moving, preventing Aki from controlling successfully.
Aki connects with a couple of short punches.
Aki pushes down on Nova's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aki content to control rather than advance.
Nova is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Purple Aki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aki controlling the action here.
Aki'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.
Nova blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aki. #T2#
Aki is taking a breather. Nova 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.
Nova taking some punishment here, with Aki in his half guard.
Aki prevents Nova from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aki lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aki connects with a nice short shot to Nova's temple.
Aki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nova knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nova blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aki.
Aki trying to control from half guard but Nova is working away.
Aki stalling.
Aki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nova can do to turn this around?#T3#
Nova wants to improve his position but Aki is controlling well.
Aki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aki drops an elbow to the side of Nova's head.
Aki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aki 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.
Aki throwing shots but Nova is blocking nicely. #T4#
Aki content to control rather than advance.
Aki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aki wants to take a breather but Nova is having none of it.
Aki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nova is pressing down on Aki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aki postures up and lands a big shot to Nova's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nova's head.
Nova trying to keep a closed guard but Aki is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Purple Aki dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Aki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nova to score with a decent uppercut.
Nova throws an overhand right that lands on Aki's shoulder, as Aki tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Nova gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nova looking for a sweep. Not yet Nova, not yet.
Nova trying to control the position.
Nova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aki postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aki scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Nova trying to control the position.
Aki wants to pass the guard but Nova is keeping the position.
Aki is working hard here to advance position.
Aki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nova keeping full guard, as Aki tries to pass.
Aki passes into half guard.
Aki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nova is trying to get back to full guard.
Aki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aki is working away from the top position though.
Nova regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Aki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nova controls Aki momentarily but Aki frees himself.
Aki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nova wants to control but Aki passes easily into half guard.
Nova on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aki is nestled in close to Nova, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aki controlling the action here.
Purple Aki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Aki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nova for as long as he can get away with.
Aki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aki is taking a breather. Nova 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.
Aldo Nova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aki continues to stall.
Aki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nova is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Purple Aki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Purple Aki!
Purple Aki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
VFC 6 Extinction Event
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Bean lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bean catches Nova with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nova scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nova swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nova moves away from the strike by Bean.
Bean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nova moves away.
Bean throws a hook but Nova blocks it.
Nova misses with a lunging right hand
and Bean counters with a straight right hand.
Nova misses with a shot to the body
and Bean counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nova does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little feinted left hand from Bean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nova misses with a combination
and Bean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nova throws a right hand that misses
and Nova takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nova slips a straight right by Bean.
Nova looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nova staying out of range there.
Nova shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Bean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Bean loads up on a big right hand but Nova slips the punch.
Nova throws the left hand but Bean avoids the punch easily.
Nova swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bean takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nova with a nice calf kick.
Nova misses with a hook
and Nova takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bean is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nova scores with a body shot.
Bean is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nova lands the left hand.
Nova misses with a hook
and Bean counters with a right hand to the body.
Nova misses with a straight right.
Nova misses the jab.
Bean connects with a single shot there.
Bean definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Nova misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nova avoids the body shot from Bean.
Bean throws a body punch but Nova moves out of range. #T2#
Bean takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aldo Nova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bean lands a slapping body shot.
Nova misses with a double jab.
It looked like Bean was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nova.
Nova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bean.
Bean ducks right into an uppercut from Nova.
Bean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nova sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nova cracks Bean with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nova misses with the combination.
Nova lands a body shot.
Bean avoids the body shot from Nova.
Nova takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Nova swings widly with a right hand
letting Bean counter with a right hand.
Nova throws a sloppy body shot
and Bean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nova moves away.
Nova slips a jab from Bean.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bean checks a leg kick.
Nova throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bean counters with a nice body shot.
Nova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nova misses with a leg kick
and Nova takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nova misses with a wild combination.
Nova misses with a right hand
and Bean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bean misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Nova was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bean takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nova dodges the punch combination from Bean.
A big left from Bean misses.
Nice defenses there by Nova.
Donk. Nova catches Bean right on the button with a cross.
Bean staying out of range there.
Nova misses the jab.
Bean is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nova tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nova throws a leg kick but Bean sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nova takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nova misses with a kick to the body
letting Bean counter with a right hand.
Nova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bean looks to land a left hand but Nova moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Bean 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#
Bean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nova with the inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Bean. That snapped Nova's head back.
Nova connects with a jab.
Bean misses with a straight left.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Nova might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bean has got the better of the exchanges.
Nova moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nova throws a sloppy body shot
and Bean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bean misses with an uppercut. Nova saw that one coming.
Bean moves out of range of the body kick.
Bean swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Nova misses the target.
Bean throws a hook but Nova avoids it easily.
Nova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nova connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bean momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nova slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#Bean is rocked!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nova.
Bean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Nova.
Nova looks to land a right hand but Bean moved out of range.
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Nova.
Bean throwing a counter right hand but Nova manages to avoid it.
Nova throws a hook to the side of Bean's head but Bean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nova dodges the punch combination from Bean.
Nova moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Nova's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bean closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nova throws a leg kick
and Bean counters with a one-two to the body.
Nova moves out of range of the strikes.
Bean jabs Nova to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nova is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nova scores with a sloppy right hand. Bean should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nova dips to his left and cracks Bean with an uppercut!
Oh Bean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Nova scores with a hook.
Nova throws the left hand but Bean avoids the punch easily.
Nova feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nova takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nova looks to throw the jab but Bean is out of range. #CL2#
Nova closes the distance and clinches.
Bean displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nova up against the cage.
Bean leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Bean manages to break the clinch.
Bean seems to have got his legs back now.
Nova throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nova throws an off balance right hand
and Bean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Bean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nova sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nova lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nova misses with an uppercut. Bean saw that one coming.
Nova throws a hook but Bean avoids it easily.
Nova scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nova is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bean.
Nova has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Bean misses its intended target.
Bean blocks a jab.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nova scores with a jab to the body.
Nova tries to work over Bean's front leg with a kick but Bean checks it.
Bean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nova.
A jab from Bean misses.
Nova is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nova moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
A jab from Nova does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nova cracks a nice hook into Bean's ribs.
Bean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nova misses with a wild body shot.
Bean takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nova.
Bean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bean ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bean drops his hands momentarily and Nova takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nova digs a good hook to Bean's body.
Nova looks to land a left hand but Bean moved out of range nicely.
Nova misses with a right hand
and Bean counters with a left and a right that stings Nova.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nova lands with a nice combination. Bean backs away looking to recover.
Nice body punch from Nova.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Nova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nova throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nova ducks under a wild hook from Bean.
Nova lands a jab to the nose.
Nova misses the shot to the body.
Bean misses with a looping left.
Nova showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bean.
Nova works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nova.
Bean is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - Nova coming out on top.
Nova rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bean makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bean.
Good standup being displayed there by Bean as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Bean checks a low kick from Nova.
Bean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nova tries to clinch up.
Nova misses with a series of wild punches.
Nova throws a right hand that Bean ducks under and follows up with a left that Bean also avoids with ease.
Nova walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nova throws a jab but it's blocked by Bean.
Bean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nova appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nova throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bean counters with a nice uppercut.
Nova ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bean misses with a hook. Nova ducked under it nicely.
Nova misses with a looping left.
Bean avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aldo Nova seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Nova ducks under a wild hook from Bean.
Nova swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bean blocks the body kick.
Bean looks to land a left hand but Nova moved out of range nicely.
Bean throws a body punch but Nova moves out of range.
Bean staying out of range there.
Nova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bean.
Nova looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bean lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nova throws out a leg kick but Bean moves out of range and Nova only half commits.
Nova throws out a leg kick but Bean moves out of range and Nova only half commits.
Nova lands a nice shot to the body.
Nova swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bean counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nova circles away quickly and effectively.
Bean avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Bean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nova takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Nova.
Bean throws a big shot that misses.
Nova jabs at Bean's body.
Bean moves out of range of the strikes.
Bean lands with a shot to the body.
Nova throws a jab when Bean was well out of range.
Nova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bean swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bean takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Bean.
Nova connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bean's hands.
Nova scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Bean. Those never looked like landing.
Nova misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bean to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Nova swings for the body but Bean moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nova lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bean backs up against the cage.
Nova rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nova throws a looping overhand right but Bean ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bean misses the target.
Nova swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nova throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bean counter with a right hand.
Bean checks a low kick from Nova.
Bean is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nova swings for the body but Bean moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Bean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the liver by Nova. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheers as Bean lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nova doesn't seem phased though.
Nova scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nova throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bean counters with a nice uppercut.
Nova avoids the body shot from Bean.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aldo Nova.
Well Nova has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aldo Nova! |
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Event:
VFC Wild Wednesdays 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
HiChi moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from HiChi.
A nice left hand lands by HiChi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, HiChi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
HiChi presses Nova against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
HiChi misses with a punch to the body.
HiChi avoids the elbow strike from Nova, against the cage.
Nova lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
HiChi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nova throws an elbow but misses.
HiChi lands a body shot.
HiChi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nova scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HiChi has Nova pressed against the cage.
A short left from HiChi.
Nova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
HiChi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
HiChi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
HiChi just leaning against Nova, taking a breather.
HiChi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
HiChi digs a right hand underneath Nova's ribcage. Nova let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with HiChi's elbow.
Nova looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
HiChi lands a body punch.
Nova blocks a body shot from HiChi. #T1#
Still in the clinch, HiChi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nova works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
HiChi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
HiChi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
HiChi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Nova.
Nova lands a right hand that snaps the head of HiChi backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by HiChi.
A hook to the body from Nova.
HiChi blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Nova.
Nova misses with a punch to the body.
Nova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
HiChi tries to work over Nova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
HiChi misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by HiChi.
HiChi has Nova pressed against the cage.
HiChi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
HiChi blocks a body shot from Nova.
HiChi tries to throw a body punch but Nova avoids it by throwing HiChi back against the cage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
HiChi lands a left hand.
HiChi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
HiChi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nova pushes HiChi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
HiChi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
HiChi blocking some punches.
HiChi misses with a hook to the ribs.
HiChi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
HiChi lands a shot to the body.
HiChi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nova misses with a body punch.
HiChi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
HiChi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nova misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice right hand lands inside from HiChi.
HiChi stalling against the cage.
HiChi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nova tries a body shot but HiChi blocks it.
Nova misses with the head strike.
HiChi misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
HiChi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nova misses with the head strike.
HiChi struggles to land a body shot inside as Nova controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from HiChi as the two fighters clinch.
Nova throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
HiChi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
HiChi misses with the head strike.
HiChi blocking some punches.
HiChi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Novas head.
HiChi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
HiChi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nova throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nova just misses with a elbow thrown towards HiChi's brow.
HiChi lands a hook that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nova as HiChi tries to tie him up.
Nova can't find room to land a body shot as HiChi controls the action.
HiChi lands a body shot.
Nova digs a right hand underneath HiChi's ribcage. HiChi let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nova tries to throw a body punch but HiChi avoids it by throwing Nova back against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
HiChi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nova.
Nova pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nova tries to throw a body punch but HiChi avoids it by throwing Nova back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for HiChi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by HiChi.
Nova creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nova being controlled against the cage.
HiChi lands a body shot.
Nova throws a head punch that misses.
Nova throws an elbow but it's blocked.
HiChi blocks a body shot from Nova.
Nova blocking some punches.
HiChi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nova letting HiChi take a breather here.
HiChi tries to work over Nova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xon HiChi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
HiChi moves in looking to clinch but Nova pushes him off.
A left lands for HiChi.
Nova tries to land a body kick
letting HiChi counter with a right hand.
Nova with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nova looks to land a left hand but HiChi moved out of range nicely.
Nova misses with a straight right.
Nova keeps the fight on the outside.
Nova only half commits to the counter leg kick.
HiChi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A clash of legs there as HiChi blocks the low kick.
Nova is looking to land body kicks.
Nova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as HiChi throws out the jab.
Nova drops his hands momentarily and HiChi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
HiChi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nova sizes up HiChi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
HiChi misses with an uppercut
and Nova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for HiChi.
HiChi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nova can do to turn this around?
HiChi throws a jab when Nova was well out of range.
HiChi missing with a left hand there. Nova was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
HiChi misses with a two punch combination.
#T1##CL#
HiChi rushes Nova and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nova misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nova fails to land.
Xon HiChi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
HiChi avoids the elbow strike from Nova, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nova.
HiChi lands with a short shot to the head.
HiChi misses with a hook to the ribs.
HiChi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nova's elbow.
Nova lands a hook that snaps the head of HiChi backwards.
Nova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nova tries to work over HiChi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nova throws a head punch that misses.
HiChi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nova lands a right hand.
HiChi lands a body punch.
Nova misses with an elbow over the top.
HiChi prevents a body shot from Nova.
Nova misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nova tries a body shot but HiChi blocks it.
HiChi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nova pushes HiChi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nova throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
HiChi misses with a hook to the ribs.
HiChi scores with a shot to the side of Nova's head.
HiChi blocks the elbow strike.
Nova misses with some punches.
HiChi struggles to land a body shot inside as Nova controls his hands.
Nova makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
HiChi can't find room to land a body shot as Nova controls the action.
Nova presses HiChi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
HiChi lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by HiChi.
Nice elbow from Nova. #CUT2#It looks like Xon HiChi has been cut.
Nova lands an elbow inside.
Nova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
HiChi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nova pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
HiChi tries to throw a body punch but Nova avoids it by throwing HiChi back against the cage.
Nova blocking some punches.
Nova takes a shot to the head.
Nova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
HiChi can't find room to land a body shot as Nova controls the action.
Nova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nova lands with a short shot to the head.
Nova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with HiChi's elbow.
A short body shot lands from HiChi as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nova.
Nova throws a head punch that misses.
HiChi scores with a shot to the side of Nova's head.
HiChi blocks the elbow strike.
Nova scores with a shot to the side of HiChi's head.
Nova misses with some punches.
Nova lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, HiChi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nova gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nova has a couple of punches blocked by HiChi.
Nova misses with an elbow strike.
#T4#
Nova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
HiChi avoids a wild elbow strike from Nova.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from HiChi fails to land.
Nova misses with some punches.
HiChi lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from HiChi.
Nova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
HiChi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
HiChi lands a hook to the side of the head.
HiChi wants to stall.
HiChi blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for HiChi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for HiChi.
HiChi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nova.
Nova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nova looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aldo Nova will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Xon HiChi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
HiChi throws a body punch but Nova moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nova takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice cross by Nova.
HiChi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nova!
HiChi blocks a low kick nicely.
HiChi throws a good cross that connects.
HiChi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
HiChi cracks Nova with an open hand slap.
Nova on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
HiChi fails in his attempt to clinch.
HiChi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nova throws out a leg kick but HiChi moves out of range and Nova only half commits.
A counter left hand to the body from HiChi misses its target.
Nova tries to clinch but HiChi moves out of range.
HiChi fails in his attempt to clinch.
HiChi scores with a jab. Nova acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
HiChi misses with a hook. Nova ducked under it nicely. #T1#
HiChi lunges at Nova with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nova's hand.
HiChi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
HiChi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
HiChi tries to clinch there but Nova circles away.
Nova throws a leg kick that misses.
Nova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nova looks to score with a jab to the body but HiChi is just out of range.#CL#
HiChi takes the fight into the clinch.
Nova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nova pushes HiChi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nova misses with a body punch.
HiChi tries to stall but Nova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
HiChi pushes Nova back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nova lands a hook to the side of the head.
HiChi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
HiChi digs a right hand underneath Nova's ribcage. Nova let out a lung full of air as it connected.
HiChi tries to work over Nova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Nova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Nova.
This has been an exciting period of action!
HiChi misses with the head strike.
HiChi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nova has a couple of punches blocked by HiChi.
A nice left hand lands by HiChi.
HiChi gets through Nova's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nova blocks an uppercut.
Nova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
HiChi dodges an elbow strike from Nova.
Nova blocking some punches.
Nova struggles to land a body shot inside as HiChi controls his hands.
A body shot lands from HiChi.
Still in the clinch, Nova scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nova throws an elbow but misses.
Nova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
HiChi lands a hook that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Nova misses with an elbow over the top.
Nova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Nova throws a punch but it's blocked by HiChi.
A nice right hand lands inside from HiChi.
HiChi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nova creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
HiChi scores with a nice hook to the head.
HiChi blocks the elbow strike.
Nova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with HiChi's elbow.
HiChi lands an uppercut.
Nova throws an elbow that misses.
HiChi scores with a shoulder strike.
Nova misses with the head strike.
HiChi working aggressively here.
HiChi blocking some punches.
HiChi lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nova.
Nova tries a body shot but HiChi blocks it.
HiChi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nova's elbow. #T4#
HiChi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
HiChi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
HiChi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
HiChi misses with a body punch.
HiChi blocking some punches.
HiChi is leaning against Nova and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
HiChi lands with a right to the head.
HiChi is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from HiChi - that landed with a thud.
HiChi blocks a body shot from Nova.
Nova lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of HiChi backwards.
HiChi misses with the head strike.
Nova throws a punch but it's blocked by HiChi.
HiChi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
HiChi lands a left hand.
Nova pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
HiChi tries to throw a body punch but Nova avoids it by throwing HiChi back against the cage.
HiChi lands a hook to the side of the head.
HiChi leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Xon HiChi.
Well HiChi 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xon HiChi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Brooks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brooks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nova.
Nova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brooks throws a lazy right hand but Nova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nova cracks Brooks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nova moves away from the strike by Brooks.
Brooks moves out of range as Nova throws a body kick.
Brooks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nova can pounce on him.
Brooks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nova.
#CL2#
Nova moves into the clinch.
Brooks working hard to break the clinch.
Nova prevents Brooks from breaking the clinch.
Brooks dodges an elbow strike from Nova.
Brooks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nova working aggressively here.
Nova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brooks wants to get back to striking at distance but Nova won't allow it.
Brooks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Brooks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nova just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brooks's brow.
Brooks is trying to break the clinch but Nova has him pressed against the cage.
Nova misses with an elbow strike.
Brooks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brooks is trying to force a seperation but Nova has the dominant position.
Nova tries to throw a body punch but Brooks avoids it by throwing Nova back against the cage.
Brooks is trying to break the clinch but Nova has him pressed against the cage.
Nova has Brooks pressed against the cage, preventing Brooks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nova lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nova scores with a shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Brooks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brooks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brooks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brooks has had enough of the clinch but Nova keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Brooks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nova keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brooks's efforts to push away.
A right hook to the body lands for Nova.
#T2#
Nova prevents Brooks from breaking the clinch.
Brooks blocking some punches.
Nova has a couple of punches blocked by Brooks.
Brooks tries to break the clinch but Nova is controlling the position.
Nova misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Nova.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
Nova pushes Brooks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nova presses Brooks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nova makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brooks blocks an elbow strike from Nova.
A short left from Nova.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nova prevents Brooks from breaking the clinch.
Nova works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brooks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nova misses with some punches.
Nova lands an uppercut.
Nova lands a right hand.
Nova lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Nova working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Nova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brooks's elbow.
Brooks blocks a body shot from Nova.
Nova digs a right hand into Brooks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brooks's gas tank.
Nova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nova lands a nice uppercut.
Brooks blocks the elbow strike.
Nova lands an uppercut.
Nova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nova lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nova tries to work over Brooks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nova lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nova lands an uppercut.
Nova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nova lands a shot to the body.
Nova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brooks's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Nova scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nova working aggressively here.
Nova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Nova scores with a shoulder strike.
Brooks blocks the elbow strike.
Nova tries to work over Brooks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nova.
A short right from Nova.
Nova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nova tries a body shot but Brooks blocks it.
Nova throws an elbow that misses.
Nova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nova working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nova throws an elbow but misses.
Nova working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nova throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brookss head.
Nova lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Nova.
A short left from Nova.
Brooks blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Nova dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Brooks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nova connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brooks scrambles back to his feet.
Nova lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brooks's sensitive parts.
Aldo Nova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nova throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nova throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nova lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brooks looks to land a right hand but Nova moved out of range.
Nova explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brooks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good leg kick by Nova.
Brooks takes a swing at Nova's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick from Nova, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brooks misses with a straight right.
Nova lands a really nice looking cross but Brooks seems unphased.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nova with a hook.
Brooks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brooks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nova works Brooks's body with a nice hook.
Brooks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Nova scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nova's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brooks under the eye.
Nova tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brooks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nova throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nova swings for the body but Brooks moves out of range.
As Nova tries to get set, Brooks tries to push him back and clinch up but Nova manages to avoid the attempt.
Nova moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brooks misses with a hook. Nova ducked under it nicely.
Nova explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aldo Nova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nova feints and then cracks Brooks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brooks down.
Brooks moves forwards but Nova connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nova with a hook.
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!
Nova chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brooks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nova lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brooks at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Nova. Beautiful body shot.
Nova connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Nova wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Nova. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Nova closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Nova.
Nova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brooks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nova lands an uppercut.
Nova lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nova works on Brooks's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nova.
Nova scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nova gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brooks blocks an elbow strike from Nova.
#T3#
Nova pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brooks blocks an elbow strike.
Brooks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nova scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nova lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Nova lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Brooks is rocked!
Nova tries a body shot but Brooks blocks it.
Aldo Nova seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nova lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Oh Brooks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nova.
A right hook to the body lands for Nova.
Nova lands a nice uppercut.
Nova lands an uppercut.
Brooks blocking some punches.
Brooks blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brooks seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Nova lands a shoulder strike.
Nova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks blocks the elbow strike.
Nova lands an elbow inside.
Brooks dodges an elbow strike from Nova.
Brooks trying to control the position but instead, Nova has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brooks into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Nova.
Nova throws an elbow but it misses.
Brooks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brooks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nova comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brooks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nova gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nova lands a nice shot to the body.
Nova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#KD2#
Nova lands a vicious elbow to the side of Brooks's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Nova tries to finish him with strikes but Brooks still seems able to defend himself so Nova steps back and lets Brooks get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Nova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brooks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nova thumps Brooks with a low kick.#CUT2#It looks like Michael Brooks has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nova.
Nova lands with a good body shot.
Nova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nova moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nova misses with a looping left.
Nova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brooks.
Brooks misses the jab.
Brooks looks to score with a jab to the body but Nova is just out of range.
Nova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brooks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nova darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nova lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nova throws a right hand that Brooks ducks under and follows up with a left that Brooks also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Nova.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brooks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks just misses with a punch to the body.
Nova connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1##CL2#
Nova clinches.
Nova lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brooks.
Nova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nova tries to throw a body punch but Brooks avoids it by throwing Nova back against the cage.
Nova can't find room to land a body shot as Brooks controls the action.
Brooks blocking some punches.
Nova looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Nova.
Nova misses with the head strike.
Nova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice elbow from Nova.
Brooks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nova scores with a shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Nova pushes Brooks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks dodges an elbow strike from Nova.
Brooks blocking some punches.
#T2#
Nova prevents Brooks from breaking the clinch.
Brooks prevents a body shot from Nova.
Nova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brooks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Nova.
Brooks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nova tries to work over Brooks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brooks blocks the elbow strike.
Brooks dodges an elbow strike from Nova.
Nova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nova.
Brooks misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks blocks a body shot from Nova.
Nova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nova working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nova creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Nova misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brooks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Nova.
Nova misses with the head strike.
Nova misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Nova.
A right hand to the body from Nova.
Nova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nova misses with a body punch.
Nova lands an uppercut.
Brooks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nova lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brooks or not.
Brooks avoids a wild elbow strike from Nova.
Brooks working hard to break the clinch.
Nova scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nova makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nova pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Nova lands a body punch.
Nova throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brookss head.
Nova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brooks.
Nova lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nova gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nova can't find room to land a body shot as Brooks controls the action.
Nova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aldo Nova is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nova pushes off an throws an elbow but Brooks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nova dips a shoulder and cracks Brooks with a mighty uppercut! Brooks falls back against the cage and Nova unloads with a barrage of strikes! Brooks is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nova screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aldo Nova! |
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