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Event:
HFC12:Khamaev vs Hattori
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1# Callwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pavlovic but Pavlovic pushes him off and we're back to square one. Pavlovic lands the left hand. Pavlovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Pavlovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Callwell, before circling back to the center of the mat. Callwell misses with a wild body shot. #CL2# Pavlovic darts in and clinches Callwell up against the cage. Pavlovic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2# Pavlovic breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Callwell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pavlovic feints and then cracks Callwell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Callwell down. Pavlovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Callwell shoots for a takedown but Pavlovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Pavlovic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Callwell. That's going to take a lot out of him. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Callwell.#T1# Callwell throws a nice looking combination but Pavlovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Good leg kick by Pavlovic. Callwell tries to clinch but Pavlovic moves out of range. Callwell shoots in but no luck this time. Callwell shoots in for a takedown but Pavlovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Callwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Callwell shoots in for a takedown but Pavlovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2# Pavlovic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Callwell on his heels. He'll look to pass Callwell's guard now, I'm sure. Pavlovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Pavlovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2# Callwell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlovic controls the pace. Callwell seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Let's hope that Pavlovic 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. Pavlovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Callwell has wrist control.#T3# Pavlovic showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Callwell shoots for a takedown but Pavlovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Pavlovic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Callwell with a poor takedown and Pavlovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Pavlovic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Callwell if he has to take too many more of those.
Callwell is breathing heavily. Pavlovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Callwell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Pavlovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Pavlovic thuds his shin into the meat of Callwell's side. Pavlovic throws a good cross that connects.
Callwell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Callwell avoids the head kick by Pavlovic.
Callwell throws a lazy head kick #TD2# and Pavlovic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ROC2#Callwell is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pavlovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Oh Callwell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4# Callwell seems to have got his legs back now. Pavlovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Pavlovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Pavlovic dominated that round. That's time! Callwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Pavlovic throws a leg kick which misses Callwell's front leg but catches the back leg as Callwell tries to avoid it. Henry Callwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Callwell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pavlovic pinned against the cage. Pavlovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Pavlovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Callwell with a lazy takedown attempt and Pavlovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Pavlovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A lazy body kick from Pavlovic and Callwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Pavlovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2# Callwell tries to keep at a distance but Pavlovic has taken the fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Callwell is trying to break the clinch but Pavlovic is controlling him. Pavlovic scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1# Pavlovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Callwell is defending well.#TD2# Pavlovic is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Callwell can't fight it off and eventually Pavlovic manages to take the fight to the floor. Callwell looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pavlovic chips away with some ground and pound. Pavlovic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Pavlovic prevents Callwell from getting back to his feet. #T2# Callwell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Pavlovic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Pavlovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Pavlovic content to stall in guard here. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Callwell tries to clinch and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Vladimir Pavlovic seems to be getting the better of the standup. A nice inside leg kick there by Pavlovic. That's going to slow Callwell down. Pavlovic misses with a head kick.
#T3# Callwell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pavlovic as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Callwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Pavlovic has Callwell up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2# Pavlovic has hold of one of Callwell's legs. Callwell is fighting the takedown attempt but Pavlovic gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Pavlovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Callwell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pavlovic is controlling him. Pavlovic showing good wrestling skills to control the position. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pavlovic.#T4# Pavlovic throws an elbow that misses. Callwell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pavlovic's guard. Nice move by Callwell!#REVR# Callwell trying to control but Pavlovic is working from the bottom. Callwell won't allow Pavlovic to get back to his feet. Pavlovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SU# Callwell stands up and waves to Pavlovic to follow him. Henry Callwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Callwell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pavlovic as he avoids it easily. Callwell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pavlovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Callwell somewhat. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Pavlovic 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. This is the final round!#R3# Callwell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pavlovic. Pavlovic lands a head kick. Callwell smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Pavlovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Callwell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Pavlovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pavlovic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Callwell defends well and Pavlovic ends up having to push Callwell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Callwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Callwell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Pavlovic counters with a nice uppercut. Pavlovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Pavlovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Callwell in his tracks. #CL2# Pavlovic moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Callwell breaks from the clinch.
BOOM! Pavlovic lands a beautiful left hook that drops Callwell. Callwell tries to recover but Pavlovic is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Callwell lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Pavlovic! |
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Event:
HFC 6:Patterson vs Raynard
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1# Pavlovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Della Maddalena pinned against the cage. Della Maddalena gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Della Maddalena looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Pavlovic throws a head kick but Della Maddalena moves out of range.
Della Maddalena misses with a combination
and Pavlovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Pavlovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pavlovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Della Maddalena unleashes a big counter combination but Pavlovic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A slapping leg kick lands for Pavlovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Della Maddalena throws a leg kick but Pavlovic sees it coming and moves out of range. Pavlovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Pavlovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Della Maddalena blocks a head kick by Pavlovic.
Pavlovic misses with a takedown and Della Maddalena counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Vladimir Pavlovic has been cut.#T1# Della Maddalena tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pavlovic is able to avoid easily. Della Maddalena just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPavlovic. Pavlovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Della Maddalena's sensitive parts. A slapping leg kick lands for Pavlovic.
Della Maddalena looks to land a combination but Pavlovic avoids it well. Pavlovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Della Maddalena. No joy there for Della Maddalena, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Della Maddalena displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pavlovic. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Pavlovic. That's going to take a lot out of him. A good leg kick by Pavlovic. Pavlovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2# Della Maddalena is looking to chop away at Pavlovic's legs. Della Maddalena fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pavlovic on the side of the head. Pavlovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Della Maddalena tries to bum rush Pavlovic with a series of wild strikes but Pavlovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pavlovic lands a head kick!
Pavlovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pavlovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pavlovic scores with a head kick.
Della Maddalena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vladimir Pavlovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Della Maddalena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pavlovic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Della Maddalena takes a step back to recover. Some wild striking there from Della Maddalena.
Pavlovic tried to counter with a leg kick but Della Maddalena avoided it. Della Maddalena throws a leg kick but Pavlovic sees it coming and checks it nicely. Leo Della Maddalena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pavlovic connects with an inside leg kick.#CL# Pavlovic closes the distance and clinches. A left hand lands to the body for Pavlovic.
Della Maddalena is trying to break the clinch but Pavlovic is controlling him. Della Maddalena's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4# Della Maddalena is trying to force a seperation but Pavlovic has the dominant position. Della Maddalena is trying to break free. Pavlovic prevents Della Maddalena from breaking the clinch. Della Maddalena letting Pavlovic take a breather here.#BC# Pavlovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Della Maddalena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pavlovic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Della Maddalena sprawls and moves away. Pavlovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Pavlovic dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vladimir Pavlovic's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Pavlovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Della Maddalena as he avoids it easily. Della Maddalena misses with a series of wild punches.
Della Maddalena misses with the combination.
Vladimir Pavlovic is winning the standup battle so far. Della Maddalena tries to move into range but Pavlovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Della Maddalena misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pavlovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Della Maddalena tries to sprawl out of it but Pavlovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Della Maddalena manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Della Maddalena lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Della Maddalena misses with a head kick.
#T1# Pavlovic keeps Della Maddalena at a distance using the push kick. Pavlovic dodges the punch combination from Della Maddalena.
Pavlovic with a jab. Della Maddalena chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pavlovic can pounce on him.
Pavlovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pavlovic walks into a jab. Pavlovic throws a head kick that misses. Della Maddalena appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Pavlovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#It looks like Leo Della Maddalena has been cut. Pavlovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2# Both fighters circling a little - Pavlovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pavlovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Pavlovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Della Maddalena can do to turn this around? Pavlovic lands a front kick. Vladimir Pavlovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Pavlovic has managed to clinch.
Della Maddalena tries to circle away but Pavlovic has him pinned against the cage. Della Maddalena blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Pavlovic breaks the clinch.
Della Maddalena dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Pavlovic throws a head kick that misses. Della Maddalena misses with a low kick.#T3# Della Maddalena avoids the head kick by Pavlovic.
Della Maddalena goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Pavlovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Pavlovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Pavlovic moves into the clinch. Della Maddalena has had enough of the clinch but Pavlovic keeps him there for the moment. Della Maddalena wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pavlovic has him pressed against the cage. Pavlovic is pushing Della Maddalena up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4# Pavlovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Della Maddalena prevents it.
#BC# Pavlovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pavlovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL# Pavlovic rushes Della Maddalena and presses him up against the cage. Pavlovic leaning against his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Pavlovic dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Pavlovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD2# and Della Maddalena counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Pavlovic down! Della Maddalena is looking to finish but Pavlovic is intelligently defending himself. #SU2# Della Maddalena stands up and waves to Pavlovic to follow him. Pavlovic lands with a slapping head kick. Pavlovic scores with a kick to the body.
Pavlovic throws a series of punches but Della Maddalena avoids them all with ease. Despite the aggression on Della Maddalena's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Pavlovic misses with a double jab.
Della Maddalena takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pavlovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Della Maddalena looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1# Della Maddalena throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pavlovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Della Maddalena's knee momentarily. Pavlovic thumps Della Maddalena with a low kick. Della Maddalena throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pavlovic. Della Maddalena fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pavlovic ducks under a wild hook from Della Maddalena. Pavlovic appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Pavlovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Della Maddalena will feel that in the morning. Della Maddalena's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL# Pavlovic pushes Della Maddalena up against the cage in a clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pavlovic. Della Maddalena tries to circle away but Pavlovic has him pinned against the cage. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Pavlovic tries to work over Della Maddalena's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# Pavlovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Della Maddalena avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Della Maddalena wants to break free but Pavlovic has control.
Pavlovic lands with a right to the head. #BC# Pavlovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Della Maddalena has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pavlovic. Della Maddalena blocks a head kick by Pavlovic.
Della Maddalena throws a counter combo. Della Maddalena throws a jab but it's blocked by Pavlovic. Pavlovic looks for the body kick but Della Maddalena saw that one coming. Della Maddalena 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. Della Maddalena misses with a two punch combination.
#T3# Pavlovic checks a leg kick. Della Maddalena blocks a jab. Della Maddalena throws a counter combo. Della Maddalena throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pavlovic. Pavlovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Della Maddalena defends it nicely. Pavlovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Della Maddalena attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Pavlovic connects with a leg kick. Pavlovic throws a head kick but Della Maddalena moves out of range.
#T4# Della Maddalena swinging wildly here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pavlovic. Della Maddalena throws a head kick but Pavlovic moves out of range.
Pavlovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Della Maddalena momentarily.
Pavlovic takes one on the button.#CUT2#Vladimir Pavlovic's cut is getting worse. Della Maddalena misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Della Maddalena. Those never looked like landing. Pavlovic connects with a solid leg kick.
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 Vladimir Pavlovic. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pavlovic, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Pavlovic! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1# Cassidy lands a hook that stumbles Pavlovic back into the cage. Cassidy follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Pavlovic to the canvas! Cassidy pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Pavlovic has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Stephon Cassidy ! |
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