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Event:
CCC 20 : Nagibatel vs Martinez
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grandis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Acerbi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Acerbi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Acerbi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grandis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Acerbi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grandis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grandis is looking to score with low kicks.
Acerbi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Acerbi cracks Grandis with a good jab.
We've been informed that Acerbi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Grandis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A lazy left from Acerbi finds it's target.
Acerbi connects with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Acerbi, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acerbi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grandis.#ROC2#Grandis is rocked!
A big right from Grandis misses.
Acerbi throws out a counter right but Grandis avoids it with no problem.
Oh Grandis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grandis is aggressively charging in as Acerbi backs up avoiding any damage. Acerbi tosses out a jab and Grandis runs right into it face first! Grandis is out cold! Acerbi dropped down on all fours and is barking in Grandis's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Panfilo Acerbi! |
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Event:
CCC 12 : Soares vs Nagibatel
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Acerbi jabs Ghiotto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Acerbi misses with a wild combination.
Acerbi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Acerbi.#TD2#
Acerbi gets caught flat footed, as Ghiotto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Acerbi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Acerbi wants to sweep here but Ghiotto controlling him for the moment.
Acerbi has a closed guard, preventing Ghiotto from standing up. #SUB#
Acerbi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ghiotto passes into side control.
Acerbi is trying to work for a sweep but Ghiotto has mounted him!#T1#
Acerbi wants to control but Ghiotto is having none of it.
Acerbi tries to reverse the position but Ghiotto maintains control.
Acerbi tries to improve his position but instead Ghiotto has taken his back!
Acerbi tries to escape the position.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Ghiotto has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Acerbi trying to control the hands but Ghiotto won't let him. #T2#
Acerbi rolls, trying to escape but Ghiotto keeps control of the position.
Acerbi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Acerbi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Acerbi.
Acerbi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghiotto is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Acerbi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghiotto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Acerbi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghiotto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Acerbi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ghiotto passes into half guard.
Ghiotto wants to stand up but Acerbi is controlling the position.
#SUB#
Acerbi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ghiotto pulls his head out easily. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Acerbi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ghiotto pulls his head out easily.
Ghiotto wants to stand up but Acerbi has a hold of him and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Acerbi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ghiotto has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acerbi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gabriele Ghiotto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Acerbi misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Ghiotto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Acerbi did well to prevent Ghiotto getting side control.#SUB#
Acerbi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Acerbi looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like Ghiotto is going to stand back up.
#SUB#
Acerbi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ghiotto pushes past his half guard into mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi is trying to escape the mount.
#T1##SU2#
Ghiotto get's back to his feet.
Ghiotto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Acerbi sprawls well. Acerbi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ghiotto gets slowly back to his feet.
Ghiotto fails with a takedown attempt.
Acerbi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Panfilo Acerbi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghiotto doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Acerbi to counter with a crisp jab.
Panfilo Acerbi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriele Ghiotto.
Ghiotto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Acerbi counters with a right hand to the body.
Acerbi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ghiotto is breathing heavily.
Ghiotto takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slapping body kick lands there for Acerbi.
Acerbi with a nice calf kick.#TD2#
Acerbi gets caught napping as Ghiotto dives in and scores a takedown. Acerbi manages to retain guard.#T2##SUB#
Acerbi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ghiotto has picked Acerbi up and slammed him! Acerbi can't keep hold of the triangle and Ghiotto manages to pass to side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acerbi is looking for a sweep.
Ghiotto working away.
Acerbi tries to bench press Ghiotto off him but Ghiotto keeps the position.
Acerbi manages to get back to half guard.
Acerbi wants to get back to full guard but Ghiotto has mounted him!
Acerbi is desperately trying to improve his position but Ghiotto has a good base and remains in mount.
Acerbi wants to hold on but Ghiotto pushes him away.
Ghiotto wants to get back to his feet but Acerbi is holding on tight.
Acerbi tries to hold on but Ghiotto postures up.#T3#
Ghiotto wants to get back to his feet but Acerbi is holding on tight.
Ghiotto avoids the attempt from Acerbi to control.
Ghiotto is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Acerbi working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Acerbi is working hard here to advance position.
Acerbi gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Acerbi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ghiotto pulls his head out easily.
Ghiotto prevents Acerbi from improving his position.
Ghiotto wants to stand but Acerbi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acerbi is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriele Ghiotto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Acerbi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ghiotto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Acerbi pinned against the cage. Acerbi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gabriele Ghiotto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Acerbi lands a nice hook to Ghiotto's body. Ghiotto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Acerbi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghiotto.
Acerbi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghiotto.
Acerbi tests Ghiotto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Acerbi scores with a hook to the body. Ghiotto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Acerbi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ghiotto.
Acerbi leaves Ghiotto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Acerbi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panfilo Acerbi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriele Ghiotto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi throws a series of punches but Ghiotto moves out of range.
Ghiotto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ghiotto moves out of range as Acerbi strikes.
Ghiotto misses with a takedown
and Acerbi counters with a series of strikes. Ghiotto will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1##TD2#
Ghiotto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Acerbi on his heels. He'll look to pass Acerbi's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Acerbi working for a triangle but Ghiotto defends it easily.
Acerbi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ghiotto wants to get up but he can't break Acerbi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Acerbi is looking for a triangle here but Ghiotto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Acerbi tries to buck Ghiotto off but Ghiotto is having none of it.#T2#
Acerbi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ghiotto's best efforts.
Acerbi has a hand on Ghiotto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ghiotto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Acerbi is looking to improve his position but Ghiotto isn't that keen on the idea.
Acerbi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ghiotto wants to stand but Acerbi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Acerbi trying to hold on to Ghiotto's head to control him but Ghiotto postures up.
It looks like Ghiotto is going to stand back up.
Acerbi is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ghiotto tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Acerbi.
Acerbi manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Acerbi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ghiotto stacks Acerbi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ghiotto!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acerbi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ghiotto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Panfilo Acerbi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ghiotto 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriele Ghiotto!
An out of breath Gabriele Ghiotto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC 633
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Acerbi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Tiernan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Tiernan lands.
Cathal Tiernan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acerbi lands a lovely overhand right.
Tiernan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Acerbi at a distance.
Acerbi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Acerbi throws a series of punches but Tiernan avoids them all with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Acerbi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tiernan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Acerbi misses.
Tiernan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiernan swings for the body but Acerbi moves out of range.
Acerbi scores with a jab.
Tiernan throws a body punch but Acerbi moves out of range.
Acerbi slips a jab from Tiernan.
Acerbi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Acerbi throws a right hand that misses
and Tiernan counters with a stiff right hand.
Acerbi lands with a shot to the body.
Tiernan takes a swing at Acerbi's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Acerbi lands a nice shot that snaps Tiernan's head back.
Tiernan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Acerbi wants to slow Tiernan down by chopping away at his legs.
Decent striking displayed by Tiernan there.
Acerbi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiernan.
Acerbi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Acerbi duly obliges.
Acerbi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Acerbi throws a solid leg kick but Tiernan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Acerbi.
Acerbi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tiernan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Tiernan misses.
Acerbi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a body shot but no joy.
Acerbi misses with a body shot
enabling Tiernan to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acerbi throws a head kick but Tiernan moves out of range.
Tiernan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Acerbi walks into a left hand.
Tiernan scores with a jab.
Acerbi moves out of range as Tiernan strikes.
Tiernan throws a hook to the side of Acerbi's head but Acerbi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Acerbi misses the target.#T2#
Acerbi looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiernan is just out of range.
Acerbi scores with a body shot.
Tiernan just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiernan throws out a loose jab but Acerbi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acerbi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tiernan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Acerbi counter with a right hand.
Acerbi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tiernan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiernan throws a looping overhand right but Acerbi ducks down to avoid it.
Acerbi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tiernan throws a shot to the body.
Acerbi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tiernan scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Acerbi misses.
Tiernan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Acerbi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Acerbi takes a swing at Tiernan's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Acerbi slips a straight right by Tiernan.
Tiernan misses the shot to the body.
Acerbi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tiernan in his tracks.
Tiernan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tiernan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Acerbi in his tracks.
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiernan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tiernan loads up on a big right hand but Acerbi slips the punch.
Acerbi scores with a punch to the head.
Crunch! Acerbi slams his shin into Tiernan's torso.
Acerbi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tiernan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiernan misses with an uppercut. Acerbi saw that one coming.
Acerbi works over Tiernan's head and body with a nice combination.
Tiernan throws a hook but Acerbi avoids it easily.
Acerbi lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Tiernan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tiernan slips under a jab from Acerbi.
Acerbi with a hook.
Tiernan jabs at Acerbi's body.
Acerbi takes a swing at Tiernan's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Tiernan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Acerbi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tiernan throws a body punch but Acerbi moves out of range.
Tiernan throws a good cross that connects.
Tiernan slips a jab from Acerbi.
Acerbi defending well as Tiernan loads up on a big left hand.
Acerbi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acerbi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tiernan avoids the head kick by Acerbi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Acerbi throws a chopping leg kick but Tiernan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tiernan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tiernan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Acerbi misses with an uppercut
and Tiernan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Tiernan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tiernan.
Acerbi throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cathal Tiernan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Acerbi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Acerbi throws a sloppy head kick and Tiernan moves out of range easily.
Tiernan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Acerbi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tiernan lands a nice shot to the body.
Acerbi lands a really nice looking cross but Tiernan seems unphased.
Acerbi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#Acerbi is rocked!
Tiernan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Acerbi.
Acerbi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tiernan scores with a nice strike.
Oh Acerbi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tiernan tests Acerbi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiernan steps in with a hook that catches Acerbi right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Tiernan follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Acerbi looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cathal Tiernan! |
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Event:
APEX 14
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1#
OBrien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
OBrien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Acerbi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
OBrien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
OBrien swings widly with a right hand
and Acerbi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Acerbi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Acerbi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Acerbi.
OBrien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OBrien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Acerbi.
Acerbi throws the left hand but OBrien avoids the punch easily.
Acerbi doesn't manage to clinch there - OBrien circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OBrien! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi throws a sloppy head kick
and OBrien counters with a left to the body.
Acerbi misses with a straight left.
Acerbi misses with a hook. OBrien ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Acerbi throws a hook but OBrien blocks it.
OBrien blocks a jab.
OBrien looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Acerbi fails to land with a series of punches.
Acerbi throws a body punch but OBrien moves out of range.
OBrien's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Acerbi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! OBrien scrambles back to his feet.
Acerbi misses with a kick to the body.
OBrien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Acerbi scores with a jab to the body.
Acerbi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. OBrien's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Acerbi digs a good hook to OBrien's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Acerbi as he connects with a hook.
OBrien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Acerbi.
OBrien feints the counter takedown.
Acerbi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and OBrien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Acerbi tries to clinch up.
It seemed like OBrien was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Acerbi throws a nice head kick!
#ROC#OBrien is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Acerbi engages and cracks OBrien with a massive lead left hook - OBrien tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Acerbi is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Panfilo Acerbi! |
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Event:
APEX 7
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Acerbi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sang Hun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Acerbi misses with a straight right.
Sang Hun just misses with a punch to the body.
Sang Hun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Acerbi! But no joy.
Acerbi misses with a wild combination.
Sang Hun throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Acerbi. Those never looked like landing.
Sang Hun swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sang Hun lands a nice looking kick to the body. Acerbi takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Hun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Acerbi.
Sang Hun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Acerbi.#CL#
Sang Hun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Acerbi tries a body shot but Sang Hun blocks it.
Sang Hun working aggressively here.
#T1#
Acerbi lands a shot to the body.
Acerbi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sang Hun.
Acerbi misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Acerbi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sang Hun misses with some punches.
Sang Hun misses with a body punch.
Sang Hun working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sang Hun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Acerbi backwards.
A short left from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun can't find room to land a body shot as Acerbi controls the action.
Acerbi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sang Hun digs a right hand into Acerbi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Acerbi's gas tank.
Sang Hun scores with a shot to the side of Acerbi's head.
Acerbi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sang Hun lands a right hand.
Acerbi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sang Hun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acerbi misses with a punch on the inside.
Sang Hun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Acerbi misses with some punches.
Sang Hun has a couple of punches blocked by Acerbi.
#T2#
Sang Hun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Acerbi working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sang Hun.
Sang Hun misses with a body punch.
Sang Hun pushes Acerbi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sang Hun presses Acerbi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Acerbi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Sang Hun successfully pulls guard.
Sang Hun looking for a sweep. Not yet Sang Hun, not yet.
Acerbi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sang Hun is keeping the position for now.
Sang Hun controlling Acerbi's posture.
Sang Hun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sang Hun seems keen to control Acerbi's posture.#SUB#
Sang Hun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Sang Hun looking for a guillotine here but Acerbi defends easily.
Sang Hun controls Acerbi momentarily but Acerbi frees himself.
Sang Hun wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Acerbi is now in half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sang Hun is looking to control Acerbi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sang Hun avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Sang Hun is defending against the submission attempts here by Acerbi.
Sang Hun controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Acerbi is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joon Sang Hun dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Acerbi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Acerbi rushes Sang Hun and presses him up against the cage.
Sang Hun jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Acerbi walks away with a smile on his face. Sang Hun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Acerbi throws a body punch but Sang Hun moves out of range.
As Acerbi backs away, Sang Hun returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Acerbi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Acerbi tries to get set, Sang Hun tries to push him back and clinch up but Acerbi manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Sang Hun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sang Hun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sang Hun swings wildly with an uppercut but Acerbi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acerbi lands with a short shot to the head.
Sang Hun lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Hun swings wildly with an uppercut but Acerbi uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Acerbi decides to pull guard.
Sang Hun controlling from the top position.
Sang Hun looking to pass the guard.
Sang Hun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Acerbi can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB2#
Acerbi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sang Hun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sang Hun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sang Hun preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Acerbi working for a triangle but Sang Hun defends it easily.
Acerbi can't keep his opponent in guard - Sang Hun advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sang Hun controlling the action here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sang Hun prevents Acerbi from improving his position.
Sang Hun seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Acerbi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sang Hun is looking to advance position but Acerbi won't allow it.
Acerbi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sang Hun manages to pass to mount!
Sang Hun tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Acerbi is working to get back to half guard.
Sang Hun tries to control but Acerbi wriggling away. #T3#
Acerbi can't escape the position.
Sang Hun tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Acerbi regains half guard.
Sang Hun is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sang Hun controlling from mount.
Sang Hun prevents Acerbi from getting the reversal.
Sang Hun controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Sang Hun tries to control but Acerbi wriggling away.
Sang Hun controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sang Hun wants to control the pace but Acerbi is squirming around nicely.
Acerbi gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joon Sang Hun dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Acerbi gets a clinch.
Sang Hun tries a body shot but Acerbi blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Sang Hun fails to land.
Acerbi lands a shoulder strike.
Sang Hun digs a right hand into Acerbi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Acerbi's gas tank.
Acerbi wants to get back to striking at distance but Sang Hun won't allow it.
#BC2#
Acerbi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sang Hun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Acerbi.
Sang Hun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
Acerbi lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Sang Hun moves into range and clinches up with Acerbi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Hun scores with a hook to the body.
Acerbi is trying to push Sang Hun away but Sang Hun has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sang Hun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Acerbi backwards.
Sang Hun tries to work over Acerbi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sang Hun lands a body shot in the clinch.
Acerbi misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Acerbi blocks an uppercut.
Sang Hun is working Acerbi over against the cage.
Sang Hun lands a nice shot to the body.
Acerbi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sang Hun lands a left hand.
Sang Hun scores with a hook to the body.
Sang Hun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Acerbis head.
A head punch on the inside from Acerbi fails to land. #TD#
Sang Hun pulls guard.
Sang Hun trying to keep a closed guard but Acerbi is proving a slippery customer.
Sang Hun seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sang Hun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sang Hun is trying to keep Acerbi in close.
#SUB#
Sang Hun looking for a guillotine here but Acerbi defends easily.
#T2#
Sang Hun wants to improve his position but instead Acerbi has moved into half guard.
Sang Hun trying to control but Acerbi postures up.
#SUB2#
Acerbi is looking for a kimura here.
Acerbi wants to control but Sang Hun is keeping him busy. #T3#
Sang Hun trying to hold on to Acerbi's head to control him but Acerbi postures up.
Acerbi is keen to just control but Sang Hun is a slippery customer.
Joon Sang Hun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sang Hun wants to control but Acerbi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Acerbi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sang Hun has managed to free his arm - good work. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Acerbi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sang Hun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Acerbi misses. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Acerbi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sang Hun darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Acerbi misses with a body shot
and Acerbi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Sang Hun clinches with his opponent.
Acerbi blocks a body shot from Sang Hun.
Acerbi is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Acerbi.
Acerbi misses with the head strike.
Sang Hun swings wildly with an uppercut but Acerbi uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sang Hun lands a right hand.
Panfilo Acerbi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Acerbi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joon Sang Hun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sang Hun 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joon Sang Hun! |
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Event:
APEX 2
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
Panfilo Acerbi had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 143.7, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Bantam Rooster was cancelled. |
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Event:
SMFL 21 - O Brien vs. Hunt 3
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Acerbi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Acerbi.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Acerbi.
Lee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Acerbi.
Lee scores with a jab.
Acerbi misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Acerbi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Acerbi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Acerbi misses the shot to the body.
Lee wants to counter with a clinch but Acerbi pushes him away.#CL2#
Lee darts in and clinches Acerbi up against the cage.
Lee working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acerbi misses with the head strike.
Acerbi is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee is working Acerbi over against the cage.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC#
Acerbi breaks the clinch.
Acerbi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Acerbi blocks a leg kick.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Acerbi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee scores with a jab.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
Lee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Acerbi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee avoids the body shot from Acerbi.
Acerbi scores with a jab to the body.
Acerbi connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Acerbi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Acerbi just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Lee rushes Acerbi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Lee lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Acerbi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lee uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Acerbi is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Acerbi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Acerbi is trying to hold Lee in close to prevent damage but Lee has managed to pass into half guard.
Acerbi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lee has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Acerbi is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Lee prevents Acerbi from getting the reversal.
Acerbi is working hard here to advance position.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee fails to advance to Acerbi's back.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
Lee controlling from mount.
Lee is continuing to stall.
Acerbi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Lee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Acerbi throws a body shot but no joy.
Acerbi is looking to wear down Lee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Acerbi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Acerbi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Acerbi moves away and avoids it.
Lee has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL2#
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Acerbi misses with the head strike.
Acerbi misses with some punches.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Acerbi.
Acerbi wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
#TD#
Acerbi pulls Lee into guard.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Acerbi is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Acerbi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into half guard.
#T1#
Lee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Acerbi trying to control but Lee postures up.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lee moves into full mount! Acerbi won't be happy about that!
Acerbi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Acerbi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Acerbi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Acerbi is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Charles Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Acerbi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee trying to move into half guard but instead Acerbi has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Acerbi trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Acerbi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Acerbi pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Panfilo Acerbi will probably get the nod.
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#
Acerbi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Acerbi throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Lee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Acerbi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Acerbi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Acerbi controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Lee pulls Acerbi into guard.
Acerbi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee wants to sweep here but Acerbi controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Lee keeping full guard, as Acerbi tries to pass.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee pulls Acerbi in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Acerbi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lee! #REVB#
Acerbi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acerbi tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#T2#
Lee is looking to advance position but Acerbi won't allow it. #SUB#
Acerbi actively working from the bottom here.
Lee passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Acerbi!
Lee controlling from mount. #T3#
Lee avoids the attempt from Acerbi to control.
Lee content just to control the position here.
Acerbi is looking to get to half guard.
Acerbi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee is trying to stick to Acerbi's back but Acerbi is turning into Lee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Acerbi.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Acerbi wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Acerbi wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Lee!
Charles Lee 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:
SMFL 17 - Shields vs. Metharom
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Acerbi has Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Acerbi.
Acerbi misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Acerbi.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
Acerbi scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch.
Acerbi throws a head kick that misses.
Chai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Acerbi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Acerbi tries to clinch but Chai is having none of it.
Acerbi motions for Chai to come forward. Acerbi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Acerbi lands a jab to Chai's midsection.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Acerbi.
A quick step to the side and Acerbi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acerbi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
Acerbi throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Eoin Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Acerbi connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Eoin Chai has been cut.
Chai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Acerbi misses.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai lands with a hook. Acerbi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Panfilo Acerbi has been cut.
Acerbi misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Acerbi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Acerbi wants to clinch up but Chai keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Acerbi tries to clinch up but Chai circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Acerbi.
Chai lands with a shot to the body.
Acerbi connects with a body shot.
Acerbi wants to clinch up but Chai keeps it at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai connects with a jab.
Good work by Acerbi as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Chai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chai misses with a body punch
and Acerbi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai cracks Acerbi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Acerbi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Acerbi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Acerbi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai scores with a decent looking hook.
Acerbi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chai has time to react.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Acerbi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Acerbi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Acerbi throws a leg kick
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Acerbi is rocked!
Chai cracks Acerbi with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Acerbi tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Chai pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Acerbi is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eoin Chai!
A very excited looking Eoin Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SMFL 14 - Chai vs. Kardi
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Acerbi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
O Brien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Acerbi throws out the jab.
Acerbi throws a looping overhand right but O Brien ducks down to avoid it.
Acerbi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
O Brien tries to counter by clinching up but Acerbi breaks away and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Brien. Acerbi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Acerbi misses with a left hand
and O Brien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Panfilo Acerbi has been cut.
O Brien looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice side step and Acerbi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Acerbi misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from O Brien on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O Brien lands with a straight right. Acerbi didn't see that one coming.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acerbi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Acerbi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Brien throws a jab when Acerbi was well out of range.
O Brien slips under a jab.
O Brien gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Acerbi.
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!
O Brien defending well as Acerbi loads up on a big left hand.
O Brien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O Brien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
O Brien uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Acerbi.
A leg kick checked by O Brien.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.
Acerbi throws a half hearted mid kick.
O Brien is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Acerbi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Acerbi is looking to land body kicks.
O Brien throwing a counter right hand but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
Acerbi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Acerbi throws a body kick that misses
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab.
Acerbi swings widly with a right hand
and O Brien counters with a good low kick that Acerbi was not able to check.
O Brien avoids the body shot from Acerbi.
O Brien throws a quick counter head kick but Acerbi was just out of range.
Acerbi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Brien connects with an inside leg kick.
Acerbi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Brien.
O Brien throws a hook but Acerbi avoids it easily.#T2#
O Brien misses with a body shot.
Acerbi swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and O Brien holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
O Brien misses with a body punch.
Acerbi throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acerbi swings wildly with an uppercut but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien misses with a body punch.
#BC#
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Acerbi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Brien was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. O Brien darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O Brien takes one to the side of the head.
Acerbi misses with an uppercut.
O Brien fires out a quick counter leg kick but Acerbi just manages to avoid it.
O Brien lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#Acerbi is rocked!
O Brien slips a jab from Acerbi.
Acerbi is still on wobbly legs! Can O Brien finish him?
Acerbi throws a lazy uppercut
and O Brien counters with a huge left! Acerbi is in big trouble! He's backing up but O Brien isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Acerbi from any more damage. A dominating finish by O Brien!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miles O Brien!
After winning the bout, Miles O Brien thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SMFL 11 - Sadewa vs. Hunt II
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Tucker or perhaps it was just good defense by Acerbi, which made it look bad.
Acerbi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Acerbi thumps Tucker with a low kick.
Tucker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Acerbi as he jumps to the side.
Tucker has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Acerbi stuffs the takedown attempt from Tucker. Tucker gets slowly back to his feet.
Acerbi throws out a counter right but Tucker avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Tucker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Acerbi napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Acerbi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Acerbi tries to get to full guard but Tucker has control of the leg.
Acerbi trying to control here.
Acerbi moves into full guard.
Tucker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tucker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Acerbi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tucker postures up.
Tucker throws a big elbow that misses.
Tucker scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Acerbi looking for a guillotine here but Tucker defends easily.
Tucker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Acerbi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tucker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Acerbi's head.
Tucker tries to free his leg and advance position but Acerbi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Acerbi has his foot on Tucker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tucker works his way back into a safe position though.
Tucker tries to free his leg and advance position but Acerbi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Tucker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tucker works over Acerbi with some ground and pound from guard.
Acerbi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tucker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Acerbi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Acerbi is looking for a triangle but Tucker pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Tucker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Acerbi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tucker defends it easily.
Tucker is fighting to break Acerbi's control of his arms but Acerbi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tucker with a nice head shot there.
Acerbi is trying to control the position but Tucker postures up.
Tucker pushes down on Acerbi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Tucker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Acerbi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tucker.
Tucker is pressing down on Acerbi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Acerbi is holding on for now.
Acerbi is looking for a sweep. Tucker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB#
Tucker is looking for a kimura here.
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Tucker is working for a kimura but Acerbi is defending it quite comfortably.
Tucker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Acerbi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
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. Tucker connects with a nice short shot to Acerbi's temple.
Acerbi gets full guard.
Tucker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tucker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Acerbi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tucker is looking to work some ground and pound but Acerbi has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Panfilo Acerbi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Acerbi! But no joy.
Acerbi takes a swing at Tucker's ribcage but misses.
Acerbi lands a lovely overhand right.
Acerbi misses with a double jab.
Acerbi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Acerbi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Acerbi tests Tucker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Acerbi lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Acerbi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Acerbi misses with a kick to the body.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker shoots in looking for a takedown but Acerbi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tucker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Acerbi throws a hook to the side of Tucker's head but Tucker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tucker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Acerbi sprawls and moves away.
Acerbi lands with an overhand left.
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Acerbi clobbers Tucker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Acerbi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tucker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tucker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Acerbi.
Panfilo Acerbi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acerbi lands a slapping body shot.
Acerbi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Acerbi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Tucker needs to keep his hands up - Acerbi had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acerbi cracks Tucker with an open hand slap.
Tucker shoots in and drives through. Acerbi sprawls well.#KD2#
Acerbi drops Tucker with a beautiful combination! Tucker stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Acerbi is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Tucker is rocked!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Acerbi. Tucker shrugs it off though.
Oh Tucker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tucker walks straight into a right hand from Acerbi - that's dropped him! Acerbi jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Tucker from any more punishment! Tucker complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Panfilo Acerbi!
In defeat, Jerome Tucker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Growing up in my house, my father, who was a Pastor, said that violence was never the answer. Tonight I realised he was right. It was the question. It's always the question.'. |
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Event:
SMFL 7 - O'Brien vs. Hunt
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Acerbi misses with a wild body shot.
Eye throwing a counter right hand but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Acerbi misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Eye misses the target.
Eye blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Eye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Acerbi misses with a few strikes there.
Eye is looking to counter punch.
Acerbi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Acerbi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Eye is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Acerbi misses with a right hand
and Eye counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Acerbi thinking.
Acerbi just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Eye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Acerbi misses with a lunging right hand
and Acerbi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Acerbi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Eye has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Eye and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Eye appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Eye walks into a left hand.
Acerbi looks to score with a jab to the body but Eye is just out of range.
Acerbi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Eye misses its target.#T1#
Acerbi looks to land a left hand but Eye moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Eye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Acerbi throws a one two combo.
Acerbi swings for the body but Eye moves out of range.
Eye swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Acerbi looks to throw the jab but Eye is out of range.
It looked like Eye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Acerbi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eye counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Acerbi is predictable there
and Eye counters with a stiff right hand.
Acerbi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eye throwing a counter right hand but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
Eye slips a straight right by Acerbi.
Acerbi throws an off balance right hand
and Eye counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Acerbi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eye. #T2#
Eye slips under a jab from Acerbi.
Acerbi throws an overhand right that lands on Eye's shoulder, as Eye tries to avoid the shot.
Eye swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Eye with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Acerbi to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acerbi throws an off balance right hand
and Eye counters with a three punch combo that has Acerbi backing up. Acerbi nods at Eye to acknowledge the strikes.
Acerbi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Acerbi misses with a looping right.
Eye swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Acerbi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eye throwing a counter right hand but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
Acerbi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Acerbi misses with a body punch
and Eye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Acerbi throws a lazy uppercut
and Acerbi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Acerbi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eye sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Acerbi throws a low kick, looking for Eye's leg but Eye calmly moves out of range.
Acerbi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Acerbi misses with a jab to the body
letting Eye counter with a right hand.
Acerbi throws a big shot that misses.
Eye is looking to counter punch.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Acerbi - just one landing.
Eye ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Acerbi throws a lazy uppercut
and Eye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Acerbi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Acerbi misses with a lunging right hand
and Eye counters with a nice uppercut.
Eye tries to move into range but Acerbi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acerbi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Eye misses the target.
Acerbi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eye.
Acerbi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Acerbi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Acerbi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Eye to counter with a crisp jab.
Eye with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Acerbi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eye swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Acerbi throws a jab when Eye was well out of range.
Eye throwing a counter right hand but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
Acerbi misses with a right hand
and Eye counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Acerbi thinking.
Acerbi takes a swing at Eye's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Eye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Acerbi throws out a powerful jab.
Eye moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Panfilo Acerbi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Eye 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Acerbi punishes Eye's body with a nice straight punch.
Eye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
Eye on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Acerbi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eye looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Acerbi scores with a nice right hand.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Acerbi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi misses with a hook
and Eye counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Acerbi thinking.
Eye takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Acerbi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eye throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Acerbi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Eye momentarily.
#ROC2#Eye is rocked!
Acerbi misses with a hook. Eye ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Acerbi misses the target.
A big right from Acerbi misses.
It looked like Eye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Acerbi throws a body punch but Eye moves out of range.
Acerbi misses with a wild body shot.
Acerbi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Acerbi throws a shot from downtown. Eye moves away and avoids it.
Acerbi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eye throws a big counter combination but Acerbi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Acerbi throws a series of punches but Eye moves out of range. #T2#
Acerbi misses with an uppercut
and Acerbi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Acerbi misses
and Eye counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Acerbi thinking.
Acerbi misses the shot to the body.
As Acerbi looks to move away, Eye throws a big counter combo but Acerbi just gets out of the way.
Acerbi throws a right hand that misses
and Eye counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Eye's head coaches at BKC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Eye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Acerbi.
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!
Acerbi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Acerbi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eye is looking to counter punch.
Acerbi tries to land a body kick
and Acerbi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Acerbi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Acerbi lands with an overhand left.#T3#
A low kick from Acerbi is predictable there
and Eye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Acerbi misses with a wild combination.
Acerbi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Eye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
Eye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Acerbi missing with a left hand there. Eye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
Acerbi misses with a hook
and Eye counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Acerbi tries to land a body kick
and Eye counters with a stiff right hand.
Acerbi misses with the body kick
letting Eye counter with a right hand. #T4#
Acerbi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Acerbi thows a leg kick but Eye checks it
and Acerbi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Acerbi digs a good body shot into Eye's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acerbi misses with a left hand
and Eye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Acerbi tests Eye's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eye staying out of range there.
Eye punishes Acerbi's body with a nice straight punch.
Acerbi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Acerbi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eye takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panfilo Acerbi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Eye's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Acerbi cracks a nice hook into Eye's ribs.
Acerbi throws a big shot that misses.
Acerbi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Acerbi cracks Eye with an open hand slap.
Oh Eye is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eye gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Acerbi gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panfilo Acerbi! |
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Event:
SMFL 4
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Acerbi avoids the head kick by Shibre.
Shibre throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Acerbi.#CUT#It looks like Panfilo Acerbi has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Acerbi.
Shibre delivers a nice body kick.
Shibre throws a body punch but Acerbi moves out of range.
Acerbi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Biniyam Shibre has been cut.
Shibre will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shibre throws a leg kick which misses Acerbi's front leg but catches the back leg as Acerbi tries to avoid it.
Shibre throws the kick towards the body but Acerbi avoids it.
Acerbi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shibre with a body shot.
Shibre throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Acerbi. That snapped Shibre's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shibre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Acerbi lands with a right that hurts Shibre. Shibre looks to clinch but Acerbi throws a short knee that drops Shibre. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Panfilo Acerbi! |
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