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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Andrade throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Villanova counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andrade.
Both fighters circling a little - Andrade finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Andrade scores with a nice body kick.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Villanova with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andrade to score with a decent uppercut.
Villanova's coach down at Dillo's Deadly Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Villanova's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Andrade cracks Villanova with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Villanova on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Villanova appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Andrade throws a head kick that Villanova semi-blocks.
Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade digs a good hook to Villanova's body.
#T1#
Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
Villanova looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andrade lands a high kick!
Andrade connects with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Andrade!
Andrade thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Villanova if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice body kick from Andrade.
Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
Villanova throws out a counter right but Andrade avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andrade.
Andrade lands with an uppercut that bounces Villanova off the cage and back into range.
Villanova takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
Andrade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Andrade. That snapped Villanova's head back.
Andrade with a hook.
Andrade tests Villanova's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrade dips to his left and cracks Villanova with an uppercut!
That kick from Andrade tenderised Villanova's leg. Villanova is trying to keep his angry face on.
Villanova gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andrade.
Andrade scores with a push kick.
Andrade scores with a nice body kick.
#T3#
Andrade connects with a leg kick.
Andrade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Villanova. Villanova circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andrade explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Villanova on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Andrade delivers a nice body kick.
Andrade cracks Villanova with an open hand slap.
Andrade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Villanova has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Andrade - that will leave a mark!
Andrade is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Villanova's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andrade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Villanova scrambles back to his feet.
Andrade thuds his right hand into Villanova's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Andrade.
Andrade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Villanova has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Andrade.
Villanova takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andrade throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Villanova.
A cross from Andrade lands.
Villanova on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andrade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Villanova.
Andrade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Andrade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Villanova.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Andrade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Andrade's cut.
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.#R2#
Andrade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Villanova on the side of the head.
A cross from Andrade lands.
Andrade lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Andrade throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andrade jabs Villanova right on the nose. Villanova blinks but takes it well.
Andrade lands a leg kick that knocks Villanova off balance momentarily.
Andrade jabs Villanova to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade lands with a nice body kick.
Villanova's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andrade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Andrade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andrade explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Andrade scores with a push kick.
Andrade misses with a few strikes there.
Villanova looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andrade throws a leg kick which misses Villanova's front leg but catches the back leg as Villanova tries to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Andrade.
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Villanova moves out of range easily.
Villanova swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andrade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Villanova throws out a counter right but Andrade avoids it with no problem.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Villanova crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Andrade - the referee stops the clock and Villanova gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Andrade. Villanova manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice uppercut lands for Andrade. That snapped Villanova's head back.
Andrade scores with a kick to the midsection.
Andrade's corner calls for a 1-2. Andrade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Andrade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Andrade looks to land a body kick but Villanova moved away.
Andrade lands a nice hook to Villanova's body. Villanova takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andrade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Villanova can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Villanova's head.
Villanova avoids the head kick by Andrade.
Andrade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andrade lands with an overhand left.
Villanova has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Villanova on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andrade thuds his right hand into Villanova's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Andrade looks for the body kick but Villanova saw that one coming. #T3#
Andrade lands with a cross.
Andrade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Villanova tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Andrade - that will leave a mark!
Villanova walks into a stiff left hand from Andrade.
A shot to the liver by Andrade. Beautiful body shot.
Andrade lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Andrade looks to land a body kick but Villanova moved away.
A jab from Andrade does it's job there.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Andrade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Andrade connects with a leg kick.
Andrade tests Villanova's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Villanova on the side of the head.
Andrade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Villanova. That did some damage!
Villanova blocks a head kick by Andrade.
Villanova swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andrade lands with an uppercut that bounces Villanova off the cage and back into range.
Andrade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Andrade dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joao Andrade's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Andrade bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Villanova's head backwards.
Andrade thuds his right hand into Villanova's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Andrade scores with a jab to the head.
Andrade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Villanova let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andrade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid body kick from Andrade.
Andrade looks to land a body kick but Villanova moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andrade.
Andrade throws a head kick that Villanova semi-blocks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andrade.
Andrade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Andrade. That snapped Villanova's head back.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Andrade.
Andrade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andrade takes a swing at Villanova's ribcage but misses.
Villanova let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Andrade.
Andrade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joao Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Andrade misses.
Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Villanova.
Andrade lets loose with a powerful body kick. Villanova will feel that in the morning.#T2#
Andrade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andrade listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andrade scores with a nice head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andrade.
Andrade connects with a leg kick.
Andrade thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Villanova if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice body kick there by Andrade.
Andrade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Villanova stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andrade.#T3#
Andrade lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheers as Andrade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Villanova doesn't seem phased though.
Villanova takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andrade jabs Villanova right on the nose. Villanova blinks but takes it well.
Andrade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Villanova looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andrade loads up on a big right hand but Villanova slips the punch.
Andrade throws a head kick but Villanova moves out of range.
Villanova is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Andrade scores with the left hand. Villanova knows he should have avoided that one.
Villanova steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Andrade. That one must have hurt.
Andrade scores with a nice body kick.
#T4#
Andrade lands a head shot.
Andrade connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andrade keeps Villanova at a distance using the push kick.
Andrade's corner calls for a 1-2. Andrade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Villanova on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Villanova avoids a kick to the body.
Andrade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ike Villanova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Andrade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andrade 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Andrade!
Joao Andrade really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Silverback Sweatshop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Santino rushes Villanova and presses him up against the cage.
Santino misses with some punches.
Santino lands a hook that snaps the head of Villanova backwards.
Santino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Villanova is trying to force a seperation but Santino has the dominant position.
Santino is leaning against Villanova and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Villanova is looking to break free of the clinch but Santino has double underhooks.
Santino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Villanova's efforts to push away.
Santino has Villanova pressed against the cage, preventing Villanova from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Villanova is trying to break the clinch but Santino is controlling him.
Santino lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santino.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santino. #BC#
Villanova manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Santino rushes Villanova and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Villanova's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Santino pushes Villanova back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Santino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Villanova is looking to break free of the clinch but Santino has double underhooks.
Santino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Villanova working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Villanova wants to break free but Santino has control.
A hook to the body from Santino.
Villanova is trying to force a seperation but Santino has the dominant position.
Villanova tries to break the clinch but Santino is controlling the position.
Santino scores a nice knee to the body.
Villanova is trying to break the clinch but Santino is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Villanova wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santino has him pressed against the cage.
Santino lands with a left to the head.
Santino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Villanova backwards.
Santino landing knees to the head.
Santino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Villanova backwards.
Santino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Villanova or not.
Villanova is trying to break the clinch but Santino is controlling him.
Santino gets through Villanova's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santino lands a left hand.
Villanova wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Villanova wants to get back to striking at distance but Santino won't allow it.
Santino keeps control of Villanova as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Villanova wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Villanova tries to circle away but Santino has him pinned against the cage.
Santino with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Santino.
A short right from Santino on the inside.
Villanova wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santino works on Villanova's body with a couple of short punches.
Santino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Villanova backwards.
Santino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Villanova.
Santino lands a shoulder strike.
Santino lands with a right to the head.
Santino prevents Villanova from breaking the clinch.
Villanova definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Santino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Villanova is trying to break the clinch but Santino has him pressed against the cage.
Santino has Villanova pressed against the cage, preventing Villanova from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Santino.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santino.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santino. #T3#
Villanova wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Santino.
Villanova wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Santino.
Villanova can't break the clinch.
Santino lands with a left to the head.
Santino lands a body punch in the clinch.
Villanova tries to break the clinch but Santino is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Villanova's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Santino has Villanova pressed against the cage, preventing Villanova from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santino lands a left hand.
Santino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Villanova is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Santino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Santino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Santino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santino lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Santino.
Santino lands a shot to the body.
Villanova looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Santino scores with a shot to the side of Villanova's head.
Santino lands a right hand. #ROC2#Villanova is rocked!
Santino lands a hook that snaps the head of Villanova backwards.
Oh Villanova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Villanova is looking to break free of the clinch but Santino has double underhooks.
Villanova seems to have got his legs back now.
Santino lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Santino.
A frustrated look appears on Villanova's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Santino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Villanova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Santino closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santino lands a nice knee to the body.
Villanova is breathing heavily.
Villanova is looking to break free of the clinch but Santino has double underhooks.
Villanova is trying to break free.
Santino putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Villanova in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Santino.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Santino dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Santino rushes Villanova and presses him up against the cage.
Santino lands a nice shot to the body.
Santino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Villanovas head.
Santino lands a right hand.
Santino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Santino scores with a shoulder strike.
Santino scores with a shot to the side of Villanova's head.
Nice body punch from Santino - that landed with a thud.
Santino using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Santino lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Santino lands with a light punch inside.
Santino lands with a right to the head.
Santino has Villanova pressed against the cage, preventing Villanova from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Santino.
Villanova is trying to break the clinch but Santino has him pressed against the cage.
Santino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Villanova backwards.
Santino lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Villanova can't break the clinch.
Santino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Villanova wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santino has him pressed against the cage.
Santino scores with a hook to the body.
Villanova is trying to break the clinch but Santino is controlling him.
Santino gets through Villanova's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Villanova prevents a body shot from Santino.
Santino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Santino.
Santino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hook to the body lands for Santino.
Santino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Villanovas head.
Villanova has had enough of the clinch but Santino keeps him there for the moment.
Villanova is trying to push Santino away but Santino has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Villanova tries to circle away but Santino has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santino.
A knee to the head by Santino.
Villanova tries to break free but Santino pushes him back against the cage.
Santino lands a right hand.
Villanova wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Villanova's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Santino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Villanova's efforts to push away.
Santino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Santino.
Santino digs a right hand underneath Villanova's ribcage. Villanova let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Santino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Villanova tries to circle away but Santino has him pinned against the cage.
Bobby Santino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Villanova has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Santino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Villanova breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Santino clinches up with Villanova and pushes him back against the cage.
Santino lands a nice uppercut.
Santino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Santino lands a hook that snaps the head of Villanova backwards.
Santino lands with a left to the head.
Villanova wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santino lands a shot to the body.
Santino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Santino lands with a light punch inside.
Villanova wants to break free but Santino has control.
Santino lands a shoulder strike.
Villanova can't break the clinch.
Santino tries to work over Villanova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Villanova's efforts to push away.
Santino landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Santino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Villanova or not.
Still in the clinch, Santino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santino pushes Villanova back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Villanova can't break the clinch.
Santino using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Santino.
Santino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Santino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Villanova takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Santino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Villanova backwards.
Santino lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Santino.
Santino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Villanova backwards.
Villanova's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Villanova's elbow.
Santino cracks Villanova with a nice body shot.
Santino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Santino scores with a shot to the side of Villanova's head.
A shot in the inside from Santino.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santino.
Santino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Santino dips a shoulder and cracks Villanova with a mighty uppercut! Villanova falls back against the cage and Santino unloads with a barrage of strikes! Villanova is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Santino screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Santino!
Bobby Santino bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
ALLSTAR KT: Redfist Vs Dixon
Date: Aug 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Phap Qui wants to clinch
and Villanova counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Villanova tries to keep at a distance but Phap Qui has taken the fight into the clinch.
Phap Qui working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Villanova manages to break the clinch.
Phap Qui tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Villanova counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Phap Qui onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.#ROC2#Phap Qui is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phap Qui wants to clinch but Villanova slips to the side
and Villanova counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ike Villanova!
A very excited looking Ike Villanova 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:
TOF 20
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Wolford shoots in looking for a takedown but Villanova manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wolford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wolford lands a right hook to the body.
Wolford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Villanova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolford.
An attempted straight right counter from Villanova misses the target.
Rodney Wolford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Villanova avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Villanova slips under a jab from Wolford.
Villanova throwing a counter right hand but Wolford manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolford lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Wolford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Villanova has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Wolford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Villanova's elbow.
Wolford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Villanova is looking to break free of the clinch but Wolford has double underhooks.
Villanova blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolford.
A hook to the body from Wolford.
#TD2#
Wolford has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Villanova is trying to keep an underhook but Wolford manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Wolford is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Villanova is just riding it out for now. Wolford eventually gives up the hold.
Wolford perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolford landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Villanova wants to get back to his feet.
Villanova on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Villanova tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Wolford passes to side control.
Villanova taking a bit of punishment here - Wolford scoring with strikes.
Villanova is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wolford landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
A lull in the action here as Wolford stalls from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolford connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Villanova some visible discomfort.
Villanova taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wolford working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC2#Villanova is rocked!
Wolford scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Villanova to see if he's OK.
Oh Villanova is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Wolford cracks Villanova with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Wolford immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Villanova is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Wolford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Wolford!
In his post fight interview, Rodney Wolford started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TOF 12
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Charles just misses with a punch to the body.
Villanova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charles defending well as Villanova loads up on a big left hand.
Villanova misses with an uppercut. Charles saw that one coming.
Villanova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Villanova throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Villanova's head coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Villanova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Charles. Charles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Villanova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Charles. Charles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Villanova displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Villanova catches Charles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot by Villanova.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charles misses the shot to the body.
Charles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Villanova throws a jab but it's blocked by Charles.
Villanova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charles flicks out a counter leg kick but Villanova steps away.
Charles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice defenses there by Charles.
A nice side step and Charles releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Villanova misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Charles counters with a takedown into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Charles looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Villanova wants to get back to his feet but Charles drags him back down.
Villanova is looking to get back to his feet here but Charles is keeping cool and he's managed to take Villanova's back.#SUB2#
Villanova won't enjoy being in this position. Charles looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Villanova is tapping - it's over boys! Charles picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reggie Charles! |
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Event:
TOF 8
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Pard throws a sloppy body shot
and Villanova counters with a left and a right that stings Pard.
Villanova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Villanova definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Villanova thuds his right hand into Pard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Villanova takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Villanova's corner calls for a 1-2. Villanova obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Villanova.
Pard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Villanova throws a jab but it's blocked by Pard.
Pard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pard with the inside leg kick.
Pard throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pard misses with the combination.
#T1#
Villanova on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pard. Pard obviously looking to wear him down.
Villanova misses with a looping left.
Villanova throws a hook but Pard blocks it.
And Pard responds with a good body kick, but Villanova manages to step out the way in time.
Villanova throws a right hand that misses
and Pard counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pard.
Villanova throws a looping overhand right but Pard ducks down to avoid it.
Pard catches Villanova with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick from Pard lands but Villanova takes it in his stride.
Villanova slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pard misses with the body kick
and Villanova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Villanova cracks Pard with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Pard tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Villanova pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Pard is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ike Villanova!
An out of breath Ike Villanova 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:
WFC 29: Halkias v Price
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Villanova dips to his left and cracks Tribonet with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Judo Tribonet has been cut.
Villanova misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tribonet misses with a hook. Villanova ducked under it nicely.
Ike Villanova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Tribonet, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tribonet seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Villanova lands with a good body shot.
Tribonet lands a nice looking body kick.
Villanova throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tribonet on the side of the head.
Villanova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Villanova throws a right hand that misses
and Tribonet counters with a body kick that stops Villanova in his tracks momentarily. #CL#
Tribonet has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tribonet pushes off an throws an elbow but Villanova leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Villanova breaks the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Villanova!
Tribonet misses with a double jab.
Villanova is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tribonet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tribonet, as that shot connected.
Tribonet takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Villanova drops Tribonet with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Tribonet! Villanova dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ike Villanova!
Ike Villanova seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Presley Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ike Villanova!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Villanova with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Chai clinches up with Villanova and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Chai lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Villanova
Villanova wants to get back to full guard.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Villanova is defending the position. #SUB#
Chai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chai passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Villanova
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai manages to capitalize on a mistake by Villanova to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (8) vs (0) Villanova#SUB#
Villanova preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chai.
Good control from Chai.
Villanova is really stuck here.
Chai controls the position.#T2##SUB#
Villanova preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chai.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Villanova is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T3##SUB#
Chai is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Villanova is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Presley Chai!
Presley Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ike Villanova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vinny Griggs!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Griggs moves into range and clinches up with Villanova.
Villanova prevents the takedown attempt.
Villanova is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Griggs pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Griggs gets control of Villanova's arms and successfully pulls guard. Griggs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Griggs looking to control.
Griggs keeping full guard, as Villanova tries to pass.
Griggs is trying to keep Villanova in close.
Griggs being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Villanova is one step ahead there. #T1#
Griggs looking to control.
Griggs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Griggs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Villanova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Villanova pushes down on Griggs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Griggs wants to control but Villanova is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Griggs tries to get to full guard but Villanova has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griggs is in trouble now - Villanova has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Villanova (3) vs (0) Griggs
Villanova looking to control but Griggs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Griggs tries to hold on but Villanova postures up.
Villanova takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Griggs can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Griggs wants to control but Villanova is having none of it.
Villanova controlling from mount.
Villanova's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Griggs is trying desperately to improve position.
Villanova controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Villanova wants to control but instead Griggs manages to regain half guard.
Villanova controlling the pace.
Villanova looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Griggs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Villanova is working away from the top position though.
Griggs is staying active underneath Villanova, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Villanova is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Griggs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Griggs won't allow Villanova to pass to mount. #T5##SUB#
Villanova is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Griggs looking for submissions off his back.
Griggs is trying to control but can't.
Villanova controlling the action here. #T6#
Griggs is looking for a sweep. Villanova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Villanova is trying to control the action in half guard but Griggs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Griggs is concentrating on defense, preventing Villanova from advancing position.
Griggs wants to sweep but Villanova has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Villanova (6) vs (0) Griggs
Griggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Griggs is trying to control Villanova's posture but Villanova avoids it. #T7#
Griggs is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Villanova is staying active.
Villanova trying to control the position but Griggs is working away.
Griggs tries to bench press Villanova off him but Villanova keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Villanova trying to control the action but Griggs is working from the bottom.
Griggs isn't going anywhere.
Villanova is looking to take a break and control but Griggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Villanova advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Villanova (8) vs (0) Griggs#T8#
Villanova moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Villanova (11) vs (0) Griggs
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Griggs trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Griggs right now.
#T9#
Griggs looking very determined here, making life difficult for Villanova.
I would not like to be Griggs right now.
Griggs staying busy and making it hard for Villanova to control.
Griggs is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Griggs wants to escape the position.
Villanova biding his time, controlling Griggs.
Villanova trying to control.
Griggs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T10#
Griggs is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Griggs just looking to survive in the bad position. #SUB#
Griggs defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T11#
Griggs rolls, trying to escape but Villanova keeps control of the position.
Griggs is keeping busy.
Griggs just trying to survive but Villanova is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Griggs tries to escape the position.
Griggs prevents Villanova from getting a body triangle.
Villanova keeps control of the position easily here as Griggs tries to buck him off.
#T12#
Griggs prevents Villanova from getting a body triangle.
Griggs looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Villanova trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Griggs doesn't escape. #T13#
Griggs rolls, trying to escape but Villanova keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Villanova working for a choke but Griggs is defending well.
Griggs trying to control the hands but Villanova won't let him.
Villanova controls the position.
Villanova trying to control.#T14#
Griggs manages to reverse the position and now he's in Villanova's guard. Nice work there by Griggs.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Villanova (11) vs (2) Griggs
Griggs being controlled here momentarily.
Griggs postures up.
#SUB2#
Griggs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Villanova is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Villanova has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Villanova (13) vs (2) Griggs
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Villanova trying to control the position from guard on top but Griggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Villanova takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
An out of breath Ike Villanova 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:
Dillo’s Fight Night 3
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Cheng misses with a left hand
and Villanova counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Villanova bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cheng looks to land a right hand but Villanova moved out of range.
Villanova appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cheng misses with a right hand
and Villanova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cheng misses with a left hand
and Villanova connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cheng throws an off balance right hand
and Villanova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Villanova lands a really nice looking cross but Cheng seems unphased.
Villanova moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villanova connects with a jab.
Wei Cheng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheng takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cheng takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cheng misses with a hook
letting Villanova counter with a right hand. #KD#
Villanova lands a left and a right that send Cheng crashing to the mat, dazed. Villanova thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Cheng is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Wei Cheng has been cut.
Villanova lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cheng is still on wobbly legs! Can Villanova finish him?
Cheng misses with a lunging right hand
and Villanova counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Cheng to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Villanova!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ike Villanova!
Our winner, Ike Villanova, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Dillos Fight Night 1
Date: Sep 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Balboa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Balboa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Villanova misses with a double jab.
Balboa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Balboa with that takedown attempt.
Ike Villanova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sylvester Balboa.
Villanova stuffs the takedown.
Villanova swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Villanova fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balboa fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villanova lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balboa circles away quickly and effectively.
Balboa shoots in but Villanova avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Some wild striking there from Villanova.
Balboa dives in and grabs Villanova's left leg, looking for a takedown. Villanova pushes down on Balboa's head and hops out.#T1#
Balboa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Villanova avoids it really well and circles away.
Villanova keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Villanova seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Balboa.
Villanova lands a nice shot that snaps Balboa's head back.
Balboa shoots in but Villanova avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Balboa dives in for a single leg takedown but Villanova sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Balboa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Villanova swivels and escapes.
Balboa fails with a takedown attempt.
Villanova was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Villanova throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Villanova fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Villanova as Balboa shoots in.
Villanova rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balboa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Villanova keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Balboa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Balboa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Balboa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Villanova pinned against the cage. Villanova gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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!
Balboa dives in for a single leg takedown but Villanova sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Villanova throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Villanova slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Villanova defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Balboa.
Sylvester Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Villanova was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Villanova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Villanova misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Balboa moves into the clinch.#T3#
Villanova is looking to break free of the clinch but Balboa has double underhooks.
Balboa prevents Villanova from breaking the clinch.
Villanova tries to break free but Balboa pushes him back against the cage.
Villanova is trying to push Balboa away but Balboa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Balboa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Balboa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Villanova tries to circle away but Balboa has him pinned against the cage.
Balboa tries to pull guard but Villanova won't allow it.
#TD2#
Balboa pulls Villanova into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villanova trying to stand up but can't free himself from Balboa's guard.
Villanova stopping the sweep attempt from Balboa.#T4##SUB2#
Villanova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balboa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Villanova has managed to get both his arms back between Balboa's legs - danger averted.
Villanova is looking to stand up but Balboa won't let him.
Balboa wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Villanova sprawls well. Villanova wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balboa gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Villanova. No joy for Balboa on that attempt.
Balboa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Balboa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Balboa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Villanova counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Villanova dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Balboa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Villanova displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Balboa.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt - Villanova sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Villanova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Villanova misses with the combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Balboa.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ike Villanova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sylvester Balboa.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but Villanova shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa shoots in looking for a takedown. Villanova tries to sprawl out of it but Balboa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Villanova manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Villanova. Those never looked like landing.
Balboa has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Villanova leaves Balboa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Villanova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt - Villanova sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Villanova will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Balboa goes for a double leg but Villanova avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Villanova continues to drive forward.
Villanova scores with a jab.
Villanova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balboa can do to turn this around?
Balboa goes for a double leg but Villanova avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Villanova continues to drive forward.
Villanova misses with a two punch combination.
Villanova throws a good cross that connects.
Villanova lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Balboa dives in and grabs Villanova's left leg, looking for a takedown. Villanova pushes down on Balboa's head and hops out.
Villanova keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Balboa is breathing heavily.#T2#
Villanova tries to bum rush Balboa with a series of wild strikes but Balboa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Villanova throws a right and a left that Balboa avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Villanova throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Villanova connects with a looping right hand.
Balboa shoots in and drives through. Villanova sprawls well.
Balboa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Balboa has a takedown stuffed.
Villanova throws a combination. Balboa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ike Villanova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Villanova scores with a jab.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt - Villanova sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Balboa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Villanova stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Villanova wants it to stay on the feet.
Balboa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Villanova throws a right and a left that both miss.
Villanova scores with a jab. Balboa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Villanova looks to land a combination but Balboa avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Balboa.
Villanova punishes Balboa's body with a nice straight punch.
Ike Villanova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa fails with the takedown
and Villanova counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Balboa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Villanova swinging wildly here.
Balboa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Villanova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Villanova looks to land a right hand but Balboa moved out of range.
Villanova throws a right hand that Balboa ducks under and follows up with a left that Balboa also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Villanova. No joy for Balboa on that attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa blocks a jab.
Balboa shoots in and drives through. Villanova sprawls well.
Villanova is looking for a counter combo.
Balboa dives in for a single leg takedown but Villanova sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Balboa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Villanova avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice shot by Villanova.
Villanova slaps away a takedown attempt from Balboa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Villanova was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Villanova dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Villanova throws out a loose jab but Balboa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Villanova scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Villanova gets caught flat footed, as Balboa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Balboa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Villanova wants to stand but Balboa is controlling the position.
Balboa trying to control but Villanova is working from the bottom.
Villanova is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villanova preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Balboa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Villanova keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully. #T1#
Balboa cracks Villanova with a solid left hand.
Villanova wants to stand up but Balboa is controlling him.
Villanova on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Villanova tries to get out of the position.
Balboa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
Villanova scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Balboa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Villanova's waist but Villanova gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balboa off to one side.
Balboa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Villanova.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Balboa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Villanova's guard.
Balboa throws a big right hand that misses.
Balboa with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Balboa throws a strike but Villanova rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Balboa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Balboa working for a triangle but Villanova defends it easily.
#SU#
Villanova gets to his feet - Balboa follows without any prompting.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Villanova sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa fails with the takedown
and Villanova counters with a left to the body.
Ike Villanova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sylvester Balboa.#TD2#
Balboa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Balboa lands in his opponent's guard.
Villanova is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Balboa is controlling him. #T3##ES#
Villanova pushes Balboa off and gets back to his feet.
Balboa fails with the takedown.
Villanova throws a right and a left that Balboa avoids nicely.
Balboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Villanova defends it nicely.
Balboa shoots in looking for a takedown but Villanova manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balboa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Balboa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Villanova sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Villanova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Villanova throws a right and a left that Balboa avoids nicely.
Ike Villanova is winning the standup battle so far.
Balboa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt - Villanova sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Balboa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Villanova to the mat! Villanova manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa is looking to work some ground and pound but Villanova has wrist control.
Balboa throws a big right hand that misses.
Balboa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Villanova utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sylvester Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balboa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ike Villanova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Villanova, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ike Villanova!
After winning the bout, Ike Villanova 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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