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Event:
HFL13:Jang Jai vs Pappalardi
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Pappalardi ducks under a wild hook from Jang Jai.
Pappalardi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pappalardi wants to counter with a clinch but Jang Jai pushes him away.
Jang Jai misses with a left hand
enabling Pappalardi to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Jang Jai misses its intended target.
Jang Jai throws a looping overhand right but Pappalardi ducks down to avoid it.
Pappalardi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pappalardi slips under a jab.
Jang Jai misses with a straight left.
Pappalardi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pappalardi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jang Jai lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jang Jai throws a hook to the side of Pappalardi's head but Pappalardi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Jang Jai's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Decent striking displayed by Jang Jai there.
Jang Jai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pappalardi wants to counter the offense by Jang Jai and move into the clinch position.
Jang Jai cracks Pappalardi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Pappalardi avoids the body shot from Jang Jai.
Pappalardi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jang Jai.
Jang Jai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pappalardi moves away.
Pappalardi blocks a jab.
Pappalardi wants to counter the offense by Jang Jai and move into the clinch position.
Pappalardi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jang Jai.
Jang Jai scores with a jab. Pappalardi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jang Jai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pappalardi slips a jab from Jang Jai.
Jang Jai throws a series of punches but Pappalardi avoids them all with ease.
Jang Jai missing with a left hand there. Pappalardi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pappalardi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jang Jai throws out the jab.
Jang Jai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Jang Jai throws an overhand right that lands on Pappalardi's shoulder, as Pappalardi tries to avoid the shot.
Pappalardi wants to counter the offense by Jang Jai and move into the clinch position.
Jang Jai misses with an uppercut
letting Pappalardi counter with a right hand.
Jang Jai throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Pappalardi to counter with a crisp jab.
Pappalardi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jang Jai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jang Jai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pappalardi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jang Jai scores with the left hand. Pappalardi knows he should have avoided that one.
Jang Jai looks to score with a jab to the body but Pappalardi is just out of range.
Pappalardi throws out a counter right but Jang Jai avoids it with no problem.
Jang Jai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jang Jai scores with a body shot.
Jang Jai misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Pappalardi counters by clinching up. #T3#
Jang Jai is trying to break the clinch but Pappalardi is controlling him.#BC#
Jang Jai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jang Jai throws a jab when Pappalardi was well out of range.
Pappalardi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jang Jai throws out a loose jab but Pappalardi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jang Jai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pappalardi on the side of the head.
A big right from Jang Jai misses.
Pappalardi tries to counter with a clinch but Jang Jai shakes him off and moves away.
Jang Jai cracks Pappalardi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jang Jai misses with an uppercut. Pappalardi saw that one coming.
Pappalardi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jang Jai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pappalardi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jang Jai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jang Jai looks to throw the jab but Pappalardi is out of range.
Pappalardi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jang Jai.#T4#
Jang Jai throws a shot from downtown. Pappalardi moves away and avoids it.
Pappalardi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pappalardi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jang Jai.
Jang Jai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pappalardi.
Pappalardi wants to counter with a clinch but Jang Jai pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jang Jai scores with a jab to the body.
Pappalardi ducks under a wild hook from Jang Jai.
Pappalardi tries to counter by closing the distance.#KD#
Jang Jai cracks Pappalardi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pappalardi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jang Jai finish him?
Jang Jai knocks out Pappalardi with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Jang Jai before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Jang Jai picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wang Jang Jai!
After winning the bout, Wang Jang Jai 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:
HRL5: Pappalardi vs Petric
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Petric fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pappalardi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petric paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Petric releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Petric scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pappalardi doesn't seem bothered though.
Petric scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pappalardi is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Petric lands a big right hand that sends Pappalardi crashing to the mat! Petric stays standing though and waves Pappalardi back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Felix Pappalardi has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petric scores with a shot to the body.
Petric is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pappalardi rather than just go for the knockout.
A swing and a miss from Petric.
Petric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petric lands a nice looking body shot.
Felix Pappalardi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pappalardi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Petric darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petric looks to score with a jab to the body but Pappalardi is just out of range.
Pappalardi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petric scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pappalardi doesn't seem bothered though.
Petric scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petric takes a swing at Pappalardi's ribcage but misses.
Pappalardi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pappalardi misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Petric counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pappalardi! Petric lets Pappalardi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Pappalardi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petric jabs Pappalardi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Petric changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Petric scores with a hook to the body. Pappalardi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Petric drops Pappalardi with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Pappalardi! Petric dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ante Petric!
Ante Petric is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Ante Petric 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:
The Island Season 14, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Kimura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kimura swings widly with a right hand
and Pappalardi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Koji Kimura has been cut.
Kimura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pappalardi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kimura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD2#
Kimura closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pappalardi did well to prevent Kimura getting side control.
Kimura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kimura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pappalardi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.
Pappalardi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Pappalardi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pappalardi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pappalardi tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Kimura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pappalardi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kimura throwing shots but Pappalardi is blocking nicely.
Pappalardi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kimura.
Ground and pound from Kimura.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pappalardi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kimura. #SUB2#
Pappalardi is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimura.
#SUB2#
Kimura is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Pappalardi is defending well.
Kimura wants to control but Pappalardi is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kimura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pappalardi is just riding it out for now. Kimura eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kimura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pappalardi sees it coming and defends easily.
Pappalardi controlling the position for now.#T3##SUB2#
Kimura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
My spies in Elite Island Training inform me that Kimura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pappalardi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pappalardi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kimura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kimura throwing shots but Pappalardi is blocking nicely.
Pappalardi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kimura on the ground.
Kimura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pappalardi is looking to improve his position.
Kimura thows a huge punch but Pappalardi dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Kimura is working for a kimura but Pappalardi is defending it quite comfortably.
Kimura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pappalardi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pappalardi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kimura is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Pappalardi is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Koji Kimura!
A determined Koji Kimura didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
KIFC 93-
Date: Jun 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Pappalardi as Semenov shoots in.
Pappalardi lands a body shot.
Semenov misses with a takedown attempt
and Pappalardi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pappalardi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Semenov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pappalardi defends well and Semenov ends up having to push Pappalardi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Semenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Semenov tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pappalardi.#BC2#
Pappalardi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Semenov tries for a takedown but Pappalardi circles away easily
and Pappalardi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Semenov has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Pappalardi counters with a nice right hand that sends Semenov toppling to the canvas! Semenov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pappalardi finish him?!#ROC2#Semenov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kirill Semenov has been cut.
Semenov is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pappalardi lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Semenov falls backwards - clearly groggy! Pappalardi dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Pappalardi!
Felix Pappalardi is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Felix Pappalardi, 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:
KIFC 85-
Date: Jun 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Pappalardi coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has been cut.
Zurabi Vakhtangishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vakhtangishvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vakhtangishvili walks into a jab.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch up.
Pappalardi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vakhtangishvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pappalardi counters with a big right hand! Oh Vakhtangishvili is in trouble here! Pappalardi follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Pappalardi!
A relieved looking Felix Pappalardi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
KIFC 70
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Dren Jr scores with a hook to the body. Pappalardi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dren Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pappalardi.
Pappalardi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dren Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Pappalardi counters with a right hand to the body.
Pappalardi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dren Jr moves away.
Dren Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Pappalardi moves out of range easily.
Dren Jr takes a swing at Pappalardi's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Pappalardi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dren Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pappalardi connects with a body shot.
Pappalardi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice body punch from Pappalardi.
Pappalardi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dren Jr.
Pappalardi is looking to wear down Dren Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dren Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Pappalardi scores with the left hand. Dren Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Dren Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pappalardi.#T1#
Dren Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pappalardi.
Pappalardi lands a nice hook to Dren Jr's body. Dren Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Dren Jr misses.
The crowd cheers as Pappalardi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dren Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Dren Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pappalardi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dren Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pappalardi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dren Jr looks winded!
Dren Jr misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Pappalardi misses its target.
A telegraphed right hand from Dren Jr misses the target.
Dren Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Pappalardi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dren Jr sprawling to the canvas! Dren Jr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pappalardi finish him?!
#T2#
Pappalardi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dren Jr's head backwards.#ROC#Dren Jr is rocked!
Pappalardi connects with a body shot.
Pappalardi fakes the body blow, causing Dren Jr to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Dren Jr goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Pappalardi!
An out of breath Felix Pappalardi 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:
KIFC 59-
Date: Apr 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Jang Jai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jang Jai is looking to counter punch.
Pappalardi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jang Jai just misses with a punch to the body.
Jang Jai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pappalardi moves away.
Pappalardi throws a body shot but no joy.
Jang Jai scores with a decent looking hook.
Pappalardi just misses with a punch to the body.
Jang Jai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Jang Jai drops Pappalardi with a beautiful combination! Pappalardi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jang Jai is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Felix Pappalardi has been cut.
Pappalardi lands a jab to Jang Jai's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Jang Jai feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pappalardi sprawling to the canvas! Pappalardi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jang Jai finish him?!
#ROC#Pappalardi is rocked!
Jang Jai punishes Pappalardi's body with a nice straight punch.
Jang Jai throws a looping overhand right but Pappalardi ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Pappalardi throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Jang Jai counters by clinching up.
Jang Jai lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jang Jai.
Pappalardi throws a head punch that misses.
Jang Jai blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pappalardi.
A short uppercut from Jang Jai.
Pappalardi is working Jang Jai over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pappalardi.
Pappalardi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jang Jai struggles to land a body shot inside as Pappalardi controls his hands.
A short left from Pappalardi.
Jang Jai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pappalardi misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Jang Jai.
Pappalardi looks winded!
Jang Jai lands a hook that snaps the head of Pappalardi backwards.
Jang Jai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Jang Jai works on Pappalardi's body with a couple of short punches.
Jang Jai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jang Jai lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Jang Jai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jang Jai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pappalardis head.
Jang Jai is working Pappalardi over against the cage.
Jang Jai tries a body shot but Pappalardi blocks it.
Jang Jai lands with a right to the head.
Pappalardi being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardi.
Jang Jai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pappalardi throws a punch but it's blocked by Jang Jai.
Jang Jai lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Jang Jai.
A short body shot lands from Jang Jai as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Jang Jai.
Pappalardi blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Pappalardi fails to land.
Jang Jai lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Jang Jai.
A right hand to the body from Jang Jai.
Nice body punch from Jang Jai - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
Jang Jai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jang Jai lands a nice shot to the body.
Pappalardi blocks a body shot from Jang Jai.
Jang Jai throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Jang Jai - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Jang Jai.
Jang Jai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jang Jai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jang Jai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pappalardi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jang Jai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Jang Jai.
Jang Jai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jang Jai lands a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Jang Jai.
Jang Jai scores with a hook to the body.
Jang Jai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pappalardi avoids it.
Pappalardi swings wildly with an uppercut but Jang Jai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardi takes a shot to the head.
Jang Jai misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Jang Jai.
#T4#
Jang Jai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pappalardi or not.
Jang Jai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pappalardi is still on wobbly legs! Can Jang Jai finish him?
Jang Jai dips a shoulder and cracks Pappalardi with a mighty uppercut! Pappalardi falls back against the cage and Jang Jai unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pappalardi 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 - Jang Jai screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wang Jang Jai!
Wang Jang Jai is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Wang Jang Jai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KIFC 53
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Aceves misses
and Pappalardi counters with a left and a right... And another left! Aceves is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Pappalardi!
Felix Pappalardi retains his heavyweight title!
Felix Pappalardi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KIFC 41
Date: Apr 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - Pappalardi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pappalardi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pappalardi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wilson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pappalardi avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Pappalardi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilson.
Pappalardi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilson misses with a right hand
and Pappalardi counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like The Wilson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappalardi connects with a body shot.
Wilson swings widly with a right hand
and Pappalardi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilson thinking.
Wilson looks winded!
Pappalardi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pappalardi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Pappalardi stuns Wilson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Felix Pappalardi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pappalardi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD#
Pappalardi cracks Wilson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wilson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pappalardi finish him?
#ROC# Wilson is rocked!
Wilson walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Pappalardi swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Felix Pappalardi!
Felix Pappalardi retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Felix Pappalardi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The Wilson spoke after the fight, saying 'Hard to beat a man that's 35lbs heavier than me. '. |
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Event:
KIFC 30
Date: Mar 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Munoz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pappalardi counters with a left to the body.
Pappalardi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PhoQus Island Training in the buildup to the fight.
Munoz dives in and grabs Pappalardi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pappalardi pushes down on Munoz's head and hops out.
It looked like Pappalardi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Munoz.
Munoz misses with a takedown
and Munoz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Felix Pappalardi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Munoz.
Pappalardi lands a nice looking body shot.
Munoz shoots and misses
enabling Pappalardi to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Johnny Munoz has been cut.
Pappalardi connects with a single shot there.
Munoz misses with a takedown
and Pappalardi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Munoz thinking.
Munoz looks winded!
Pappalardi cracks Munoz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pappalardi stuffs the takedown attempt from Munoz. Munoz gets slowly back to his feet.
Pappalardi stuns Munoz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Munoz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pappalardi to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Johnny Munoz's cut even more.
Pappalardi punishes Munoz's body with a nice straight punch.
Felix Pappalardi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pappalardi cracks Munoz's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Munoz slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Pappalardi can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Pappalardi!
Felix Pappalardi retains his heavyweight title!
Felix Pappalardi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KIFC 19
Date: Mar 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Pappalardi throws a shot to the body.
Panzerotti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pappalardi counters with a left to the body.
Panzerotti misses with a takedown
and Pappalardi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panzerotti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Panzerotti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Panzerotti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Panzerotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Felix Pappalardi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Panzerotti.
Pappalardi works Panzerotti's body with a nice hook.
Pappalardi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Panzerotti looks winded!
Pappalardi lands a really nice looking cross but Panzerotti seems unphased.
Pappalardi cracks Panzerotti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Pappalardi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pappalardi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Panzerotti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pappalardi cracks Panzerotti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Panzerotti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Pappalardi lands a body shot.
Pappalardi scores with a jab. Panzerotti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body punch from Pappalardi.
Pappalardi lands a slapping body shot.
Felix Pappalardi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pappalardi punishes Panzerotti's body with a nice straight punch.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Pappalardi has knocked Panzerotti down with a huge combo! Pappalardi steps away and waves a wobbly Panzerotti back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Panzerotti is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panzerotti bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Pappalardi comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Panzerotti falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Panzerotti was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Pappalardi!
Felix Pappalardi retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Felix Pappalardi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
KIFC 10
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Pappalardi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pappalardi.
Cho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pappalardi sprawls and moves away.
Pappalardi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cho.
Pappalardi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pappalardi defends it nicely.
Pappalardi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pappalardi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Hobart Cho has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hobart Cho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pappalardi steps in with a hook that catches Cho right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Pappalardi follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Cho looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Pappalardi!
Felix Pappalardi is the new heavyweight champion!
Felix Pappalardi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KIFC 7
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
#R1#
No joy there for Soaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soaki tries for a takedown but Pappalardi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Pappalardi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Soaki.
Soaki wants to clinch but Pappalardi slips to the side
and Pappalardi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A lazy left from Pappalardi finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Soaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Soaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Felix Pappalardi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tokoni Soaki.
Soaki walks into a left hand.
Pappalardi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PhoQus Island Training in the buildup to the fight.
Soaki is looking to clinch but Pappalardi is avoiding it.
Pappalardi throwing a counter right hand but Soaki manages to avoid it.
Pappalardi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pappalardi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Soaki tries for a takedown but Pappalardi circles away easily#KD#
and Pappalardi counters with a nice right hand that sends Soaki toppling to the canvas! Soaki scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pappalardi finish him?!#ROC#Soaki is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pappalardi scores with a body shot.
Soaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Pappalardi finish him?
Soaki looks winded!#T1#
Soaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Felix Pappalardi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pappalardi lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Pappalardi!
Felix Pappalardi is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Felix Pappalardi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Tokoni Soaki stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsor Island Clothing Lite (7108) And to everyone in my division, Teke lava tauolunga mo au? (Do you wanna Dance with me?)'. |
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Event:
KIFC 2
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Pappalardi staying out of range there.
Pappalardi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kolomensky circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Kolomensky on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pappalardi with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Sergey Kolomensky has been cut.
Pappalardi blocks a jab.
Kolomensky swings widly with a right hand
and Pappalardi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pappalardi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pappalardi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kolomensky was well out of range. Poor timing from Pappalardi.
Pappalardi catches Kolomensky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Pappalardi closes the distance and pushes Kolomensky back into the cage.
Pappalardi presses Kolomensky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Pappalardi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Pappalardi drops Kolomensky onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kolomensky is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Kolomensky is rocked!#CUT2#Sergey Kolomensky's cut is getting worse.
Pappalardi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kolomensky or not.
Kolomensky is breathing heavily.
Pappalardi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Kolomensky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pappalardi lands a big right hand that drops Kolomensky! The killer instinct kicks in and Pappalardi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Pappalardi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Pappalardi!
Felix Pappalardi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Walker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pappalardi checks it well.
Walker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pappalardi's sensitive parts.
Simon Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Walker.
Pappalardi is looking to counter punch.
Pappalardi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Walker.
Walker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pappalardi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Simon Walker has been cut.
Pappalardi jabs Walker right on the nose. Walker blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Pappalardi misses the target.
Walker scores with a punch to the head.
Walker misses with a straight left. #KD#
Pappalardi drops Walker with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Walker looks back up at him and smiles so Pappalardi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pappalardi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walker connects with an inside leg kick.
Walker misses with the body kick#CL#
and Pappalardi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short left from Walker.
Walker working aggressively here.
#T1#
Pappalardi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Walker tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardi avoids it by throwing Walker back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Walker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pappalardi pushes Walker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Walker looks winded!
Pappalardi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pappalardi lands a body shot. #KD#
Pappalardi drops Walker onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Walker is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Walker is rocked!
A body shot lands from Pappalardi.
Pappalardi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Pappalardi finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pappalardi loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Walker senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Pappalardi! |
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