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Event:
Harlan vs Plex - Money - #13
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Barbosa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cipriani is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Barbosa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Barbosa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barbosa manages to end up in side control.
Cipriani manages to get back to half guard.
Barbosa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cipriani flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cipriani controlling the position well.
Cipriani makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cipriani.#SUB2#
Cipriani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barbosa won't allow Cipriani to sweep him here. #T1#
Barbosa throws a big right hand that misses.
Cipriani wants to get back to his feet but Barbosa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cipriani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa wanted to stand there but Cipriani had control of the position. #SUB#
Barbosa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cipriani is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cipriani has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Cipriani stays in close to Barbosa's body and controls the position.
Barbosa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cipriani is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for a guillotine here but Cipriani defends easily.
Cipriani looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cipriani's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD#
Barbosa looking to score a takedown here. Cipriani is defending well but Barbosa drives through and ends up in Cipriani's guard.
Cipriani uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD#
Barbosa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barbosa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barbosa tries to stand but Cipriani is controlling from the bottom.
Cipriani pulls Barbosa in to control the position.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Cipriani is keeping the position.#T4#
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Cipriani keeps moving.
Barbosa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cipriani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbosa is one step ahead there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barbosa stays in close to Cipriani's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cipriani shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barbosa sprawls well. Barbosa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cipriani gets slowly back to his feet.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Cipriani avoids it well and moves away.
Renato Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbosa. That's going to slow Cipriani down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cipriani dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Cipriani gets the takedown into side control.
Barbosa is trying to control Cipriani's posture but Cipriani avoids it.
Cipriani advances to mount.
Cipriani controlling from the full mount.
Cipriani tries to control but Barbosa wriggling away.
Cipriani controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cipriani is working for a guillotine from mount but Barbosa frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cipriani dominating with strikes here.
Cipriani controlling the pace for now.
Cipriani is trying to control here but Barbosa has managed to regain half guard.
Barbosa is concentrating on defense, preventing Cipriani from advancing position.
Cipriani perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cipriani blocks the strikes from Barbosa.
Cipriani stalling away here and it's allowed Barbosa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cipriani trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Barbosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cipriani is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cipriani throwing strikes but missing.
Cipriani stays in close to Barbosa's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Barbosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cipriani, pushing him back against the cage.
Cipriani jumps guard but Barbosa stands there with Cipriani around his waist. Cipriani gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Barbosa jumps guard.
Cipriani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cipriani trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barbosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cipriani is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Cipriani stands and steps away. Barbosa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Barbosa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cipriani is trying to defend but Barbosa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barbosa is thwarting Cipriani's attempts to control the position.
Cipriani is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cipriani manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Cipriani.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Cipriani will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cipriani enables Barbosa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cipriani manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cipriani pushes Barbosa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Barbosa gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Cipriani jumps guard and drags Barbosa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cipriani striking off his back but it's not causing Barbosa any problems.
Cipriani looking to control.
Cipriani looking for a sweep. Not yet Cipriani, not yet. #SUB2#
Cipriani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbosa defends well.
Barbosa trying to control but Cipriani is working from the bottom. #T1#
Barbosa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cipriani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cipriani looking for a sweep. Not yet Cipriani, not yet.
Barbosa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cipriani works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU#
Barbosa stands and steps away. Cipriani gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Barbosa darts in and clinches Cipriani up against the cage.
Barbosa lands a nice knee to the body. #T2##TD#
Barbosa successfully pulls guard.
Cipriani is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Cipriani from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cipriani gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cipriani controlling from the top position.
Renato Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Cipriani gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cipriani tries to pull guard but Barbosa holds him up against the cage and eventually Cipriani drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Barbosa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Barbosa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cipriani is just riding it out for now. Barbosa eventually gives up the hold.
Cipriani keeping control of the position.
Cipriani trying to control but Barbosa postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Cipriani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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 Renato Barbosa.
I think Cipriani has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Renato Barbosa! |
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Event:
Money - Additional - #7
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Cipriani avoids the body shot from Rotiz.
#TD#
Rotiz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cipriani's guard.
Rotiz postures up.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
Rotiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rotiz stands up over Cipriani, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rotiz trying to control but Cipriani is working from the bottom.
Rotiz prevents Cipriani from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rotiz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cipriani has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rotiz has managed to get both his arms back between Cipriani's legs - danger averted.
Rotiz cracks Cipriani with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Rotiz is pushing down on Cipriani's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cipriani is fighting to maintain full guard but Rotiz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rotiz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Cipriani is defending against the submission attempts here by Rotiz.
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. Rotiz connects with a nice short shot to Cipriani's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rotiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cipriani with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rotiz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rotiz winds up and cracks Cipriani with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cipriani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Rotiz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cipriani is just riding it out for now. Rotiz eventually gives up the hold.
Rotiz working the head and body with strikes.
Rotiz lands strikes from half guard.
Cipriani trying to hold on to Rotiz's head to control him but Rotiz postures up.
Rotiz 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.
Cipriani wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Rotiz 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.
Rotiz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cipriani is looking for a sweep. Rotiz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cipriani is pressing down on Rotiz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rotiz is in close to Cipriani's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rotiz wants to control from the top but Cipriani keeps moving. #SUB#
Rotiz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cipriani manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rotiz has Cipriani in his guard.#REVB#
Cipriani looking to sit in guard and control but Rotiz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cipriani has momentary wrist control but Rotiz slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Cipriani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rotiz defends well.#T3#
Rotiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Cipriani looking for a guillotine here but Rotiz defends easily.
Rotiz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cipriani looks winded!
Rotiz looking to pass the guard.
Rotiz controlling from the top position.
Rotiz stopping the sweep attempt from Cipriani.
Rotiz chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotiz is working Cipriani over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Cipriani has his foot on Rotiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rotiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Rotiz stays in close to Cipriani's body and controls the position. #T4#
Rotiz working some strikes from top position.#ROC#Cipriani is rocked!
Rotiz slips nicely into half guard.
Cipriani is still in real trouble! Can Rotiz finish him?
Rotiz trying to control the pace.
Cipriani seems to have recovered his senses.
Cipriani on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Rotiz is working for a submission of some sort.
Rotiz not doing much here.
Rotiz winds up and cracks Cipriani with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rotiz is nestled in close to Cipriani, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toti Rotiz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rotiz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cipriani dodges the punch combination from Rotiz.
#TD#
Rotiz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cipriani's half guard.
Rotiz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rotiz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rotiz is thwarting Cipriani's attempts to control the position.
Rotiz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotiz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Rotiz is trying to work for a kimura but Cipriani is defending well.
Ground and pound from Rotiz. #T1#
Rotiz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cipriani does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Rotiz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cipriani defends it well.
Cipriani has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rotiz is working away from the top position though.
Cipriani wants to get back to full guard.
Rotiz 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.
Rotiz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cipriani trying to control from the bottom.
Rotiz uses his free foot to push down on Cipriani's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cipriani.
Cipriani is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cipriani is breathing heavily.#T2#
A big strike lands for Rotiz! That's really hurt Cipriani and he's turned his back - Rotiz keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Rotiz jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toti Rotiz!
Toti Rotiz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Lights vs Davis - Money #4
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Harlan works the jab nicely.
Cipriani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harlan pounces like a tiger and cracks Cipriani with a vicious hook! Cipriani is down but not out! Harlan follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Josiah Harlan! |
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Event:
Coco vs Li - Money #2
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Cipriani tries to clinch up but Moura circles away and keeps his distance.
Moura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab from Moura.
Moura throws a body punch but Cipriani moves out of range.
Moura connects with a single shot there.
Moura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cipriani is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Moura lands a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Moura. #ROC#Cipriani is rocked!
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!
Moura pounces like a tiger and cracks Cipriani with a vicious hook! Cipriani is down but not out! Moura follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Felipe Moura! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Dupe looks for a takedown but Cipriani sprawls well.#CL#
Cipriani has managed to clinch.
Cipriani prevents the takedown attempt.
Cipriani connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like John Dupe has been cut.#TD#
Cipriani has clasped his hands together around Dupe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SU#
Cipriani decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dupe doesn't manage to clinch there - Cipriani circles away.
Dupe fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnny Cipriani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dupe.
Dupe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dupe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Cipriani darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cipriani in particular looking to stall.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cipriani is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Cipriani is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Dupe is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Dupe flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Cipriani anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Dupe and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Cipriani slips an arm under Dupe chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Cipriani has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Cipriani is squeezing on Dupe like an anaconda would it's prey. Dupe fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Cipriani! |
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