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Event:
CFC 529
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1# Kelly dodges the punch combination from Pablo.
Kelly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pablo manages to circle out of the way. Kelly is looking to clinch. Pablo now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Pablo looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely. Pablo throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot. Pablo throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it. Pablo misses the jab. Pablo throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it. Nice shot lands for Pablo. Kelly moves away from the strike by Pablo. Pablo swinging wildly here.
Kelly wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pablo paws at him with a jab and circles away. Despite the aggression on Pablo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Pablo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kelly's hands. Kelly wants to clinch up but Pablo keeps it at a distance. Pablo throws a right and a left that Kelly avoids nicely. Pablo throws a hook but Kelly blocks it.#CL# Kelly darts in and clinches Pablo up against the cage.#T1# Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
Pablo avoids the elbow strike from Kelly, against the cage.
Kelly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Kelly.
Kelly throws an elbow but it misses.
Kelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2# Pablo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pablo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petey Pablo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pablo lands with a shot to the body. Sloppy strikes from Pablo. Those never looked like landing. Decent striking displayed by Pablo there. Pablo lands with a straight right. Kelly didn't see that one coming.#CL# Kelly moves into the clinch successfully.
Pablo tries to break the clinch but Kelly is controlling the position. Kelly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2# Kelly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. 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! Pablo blocks an elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pablo avoids it. Kelly looking to throw knees to the head but Pablo is blocking nicely.
Pablo avoids a wild elbow strike from Kelly.#BC2# Pablo breaks from the clinch.
Pablo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Pablo.
Pablo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Kelly slips under a jab. Kelly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pablo. Pablo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Pablo. Kelly throws a big counter combination but Pablo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Pablo throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range. Pablo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL# Kelly pushes Pablo up against the cage in a clinch. Pablo dodges an elbow strike from Kelly.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kelly. #T3# Pablo wants to get back to striking at distance but Kelly won't allow it.
Kelly using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pablo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kelly throws an elbow but it misses.
Kelly missing with knees to the body.
Pablo is trying to force a seperation but Kelly has the dominant position. Pablo avoids the elbow strike from Kelly, against the cage.
#BC2# Pablo breaks from the clinch.
Pablo throws a series of punches but Kelly moves out of range. Pablo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Pablo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Kelly moves forwards but Pablo connects with a nice, crisp jab. Kelly is looking to clinch but Pablo is avoiding it.
#CL# Kelly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kelly leaning his opponent against the cage. Pablo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.#T4# Kelly pushes off an throws an elbow but Pablo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Kelly misses with an elbow over the top. Kelly lands an elbow just above Pablo 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Petey Pablo has been cut. Pablo blocking some punches.
Kelly lands an elbow inside that Pablo shrugs off. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pablo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pablo dodges an elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Pablo backwards. Kelly throws an elbow but it misses.
Pablo dodges an elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Petey Pablo will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Petey Pablo's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Pablo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Kelly slips a straight right by Pablo. Pablo stalks Kelly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kelly's face. Kelly staggers backwards, shaken. Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Pablo circles away.
Pablo lands a glancing blow to the side of Kelly's head. Petey Pablo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pablo. Pablo looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely. Pablo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Pablo swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly. Pablo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Kelly fails in his attempt to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Pablo circles away.
Pablo throws out a counter right but Kelly avoids it with no problem. We've been informed that Pablo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Pablo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pablo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Convicted Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kelly takes one to the side of the head.
Pablo cracks Kelly with an open hand slap. This has been an exciting period of action! Pablo scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL# Pablo tries to keep at a distance but Kelly has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1# Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
Pablo effectively controlling the action here. The referee is keeping an eye on Kelly - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee calls for Kelly to work.
Pablo avoids the elbow strike from Kelly, against the cage.
Kelly keeps control of Pablo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Come on Kelly - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kelly with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pablo dodges an elbow strike from Kelly.
#T2# Pablo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Convicted Kelly has scored more points in the clinch so far. The referee calls for Kelly to work.
Kelly lands a damaging elbow. Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Pablo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kelly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
Kelly is stalling here.
Pablo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.#T3# Kelly missing with knees to the body.
#BC2# Pablo breaks the clinch.
Kelly wants to clinch up but Pablo keeps it at a distance. A telegraphed right hand from Pablo misses the target. Kelly tries to clinch and Pablo counters with a straight right hand. Pablo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kelly moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Pablo cracks Kelly with a right hand to the side of the head. Pablo looks to land a combination but Kelly avoids it well. Kelly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A big right from Pablo misses. Pablo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Pablo. Pablo misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely. Kelly seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Pablo throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily. Kelly tries to counter by clinching up but Pablo breaks away and moves out of range. Pablo throws a lazy uppercut
#CL# and Kelly moves into the clinch. Pablo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4# Kelly looks to throw an elbow but misses. Kelly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pablo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pablo dodges an elbow strike from Kelly.
Pablo blocks an elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
Pablo managing to block the knees to the body from Kelly.
Kelly lands a nice elbow. Pablo blocks an elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kelly misses with an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Petey Pablo will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Petey Pablo's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Pablo throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily. Kelly tries to counter by clinching up but Pablo breaks away and moves out of range. Pablo scores with a three punch combo!
Pablo dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kelly defending well as Pablo loads up on a big left hand. Kelly tries to clinch but Pablo moves out of range. #CL# Kelly takes the fight into the clinch. Kelly lands an elbow just above Pablo 's eye. Kelly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Pablo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kelly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kelly there as he acknowledges the shot. Kelly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pablo swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.#T1# Kelly tries to clinch there but Pablo circles away.
Pablo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Pablo throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range. Pablo swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly drops his hands momentarily and Pablo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Pablo scores with a jab. Kelly acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Pablo cracks Kelly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. A shot to the body from Pablo misses #CL# and Kelly counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Kelly looking to throw knees to the head but Pablo is blocking nicely.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kelly throws an elbow but misses. Kelly using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pablo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pablo is trying to break the clinch but Kelly is controlling him. Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2# Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Pablo avoids a wild elbow strike from Kelly. Pablo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kelly misses with an elbow over the top. Kelly tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kelly pushes off an throws an elbow but Pablo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2# Pablo breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Kelly forces Pablo back against the cage and clinches. Pablo dodges an elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly looking to throw knees to the head but Pablo is blocking nicely.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Kelly is struggling to control the position. Kelly misses with an elbow over the top.#T3# Pablo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A short right from Kelly. Pablo working hard to break the clinch. Pablo is trying to break the clinch but Kelly is controlling him. Kelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pablo is defending well for now. Pablo managing to block the knees to the body from Kelly.
#BC2# Pablo breaks the clinch.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pablo swats him away and circles back towards the center. Pablo lands a slapping body shot.
Kelly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Pablo throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it. Kelly dodges the punch combination from Pablo.
Pablo swings widly with a right hand
#CL# and Kelly counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4# Kelly throws an elbow but it misses.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Pablo is trying to push Kelly away but Kelly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Pablo blocks an elbow strike. Kelly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pablo.
Pablo blocks an elbow strike. Pablo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kelly has him pressed against the cage. Pablo blocks an elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
Kelly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Kelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Convicted Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pablo blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kelly lands an elbow inside that Pablo shrugs off.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Convicted Kelly. I think Pablo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
CFC 523
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1# Pablo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Pablo lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lupsaka is defended easily by Pablo. Lupsaka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pablo defends it nicely. Pablo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. We've been hearing reports that Lupsaka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Lupsaka looks for a takedown but Pablo sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herio Lupsaka. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lupsaka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Pablo scores with a jab. Pablo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lupsakas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Lupsaka shoots in and drives through. Pablo sprawls well. Pablo throws a right hand that Lupsaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Lupsaka also avoids with ease. Lupsaka dives in and grabs Pablo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pablo pushes down on Lupsaka's head and hops out. Lupsaka is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2# Pablo lands a left and a right that send Lupsaka crashing to the mat, dazed. Pablo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Lupsaka is rocked! Pablo throws an uppercut from hell that sends Lupsaka clean off his feet! He's out cold! Pablo stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Petey Pablo! After winning the bout, Petey Pablo 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:
CFC 519
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1# Pablo fails to land with a series of punches.
Pablo tries to clinch up. Penncil swats away the attempt to clinch by Pablo.#CL2# Pablo takes the fight into the clinch. Pablo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD# Penncil gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Penncil with a flurry of punches that miss. Pablo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Penncil tries to free his leg and advance position but Pablo is retaining full guard. #ES2# Pablo has his feet on Penncil's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1# Pablo throws a good cross that connects.
Petey Pablo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pablo throws a series of strikes that have Penncil backpedaling.
Petey Pablo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pablo lands a nice shot that snaps Penncil's head back.
Nice takedown defense from Pablo. No joy for Penncil on that attempt. The fight stays on the outside here - Pablo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Pablo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Penncil throws out the jab. #CL# Penncil gets in close and instigates a clinch. Penncil is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pablo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Pablo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Pablo lands a shoulder strike. Pablo lands on the inside with an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pablo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2# A quick uppercut on the inside from Pablo. Penncil drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penncil. That's going to take a lot out of him. A nice right hand lands inside from Pablo. Pablo lands with a light punch inside. Pablo stops a takedown attempt from Penncil.
Pablo stalling against the cage.
Penncil is working for takedown but Pablo is calmly controlling the position for now. Penncil is trying to drag Pablo to the mat but Pablo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Pablo pushes Penncil back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3# Pablo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pablo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pablo working aggressively here.
Pablo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Penncil or not. Pablo misses with some punches.
A short right from Pablo. Pablo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A nice right hand lands inside from Pablo. Nice body punch from Pablo. A short uppercut from Pablo. Pablo slows down the pace here.
#T4# A short uppercut from Pablo. Pablo scores with a nice hook to the head. Pablo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penncils head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pablo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Penncil in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. The referee calls for Pablo to work.
Pablo lands a right hand. Pablo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pablo. Pablo slowing the pace effectively. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petey Pablo dominated that 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.#R2# A punch combination from Pablo misses. Pablo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A combination from Pablo does no damage. Penncil throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Penncil circles away.
Petey Pablo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pablo wants to clinch. Penncil feinted with a counter takedown. Penncil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pablo tries to avoid it but Penncil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pablo to the ground. Pablo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Pablo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2# Pablo clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A body shot lands from Pablo.
Pablo effectively controlling the action here. Pablo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1# Pablo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Pablo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penncil backwards. Pablo working some nice short punches in the clinch. Pablo stalling.
Pablo scores with a shot to the side of Penncil's head. Penncil wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pablo. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Pablo lands a left hand.
Pablo lands a hook that snaps the head of Penncil backwards. Nice body punch from Pablo. A shot in the inside from Pablo. #T2# Pablo pushes Penncil back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Pablo misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Penncil blocks an uppercut.
Pablo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Pablo tries to throw a body punch but Penncil avoids it by throwing Pablo back against the cage. Pablo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short right hand to the side of the head by Pablo. Pablo lands a body punch. Petey Pablo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Pablo is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penncil. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pablo lands with a short shot to the head. Come on Pablo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pablo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3# A short right from Pablo. Pablo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pablo misses with a short punch on the inside. Pablo lands a left hand.
Pablo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Pablo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Penncil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD# Penncil gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pablo is trying to stand.
#T4# Pablo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Pablo is refusing to be controlled, as Penncil sits in half guard. Pablo pushes Penncil off looking to stand but Penncil dives back in and keeps control.
Penncil throwing shots but Pablo is blocking nicely. Penncil not doing much here.
Pablo is trying to stand up here but Penncil is controlling him well. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Still in half guard, Penncil seems content to control.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. A punch combination from Pablo misses. Penncil is looking to counter punch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petey Pablo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Pablo is looking to clinch. Penncil wants to land a leg kick but Pablo is out of range. Penncil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pablo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Pablo wants to clinch. Penncil fails with the takedown. Pablo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Pablo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Penncil rushes Pablo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Pablo struggles to land a body shot inside as Penncil controls his hands.
A short right from Pablo on the inside. #T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Penncil. Penncil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pablo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pablo lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like BJ Penncil has been cut. Penncil goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pablo prevents it.
Pablo cracks Penncil with a nice body shot. Pablo lands a nice uppercut. Pablo taking a breather. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pablo. #T2# Penncil letting Pablo take a breather here. A bit of stalling here from Pablo.
Pablo receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Penncil has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pablo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penncil. That's going to take a lot out of him. A left hand lands to the body for Pablo.
Pablo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penncil backwards. Pablo pushes Penncil back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Pablo scores with a shot to the side of Penncil's head. Pablo scores with an uppercut up the middle. Pablo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Penncil backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Penncil takes a knee to the side of the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3# Pablo lands with a right to the head. Pablo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Penncil or not. Pablo scores with a shoulder strike. A short uppercut from Pablo. Pablo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Penncil.
Pablo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Pablo has Penncil pressed against the cage.
Pablo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Pablo scores with a shoulder strike. #T4# A nice right hand lands inside from Pablo. The referee calls for Pablo to work.
Pablo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pablo throws a punch but it's blocked by Penncil. Pablo scores with an uppercut up the middle. Pablo leaning his opponent against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Pablo.
And that's the end of the fight! Petey Pablo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Pablo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petey Pablo! Petey Pablo 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Pablo gets a clinch. Pablo slowing the pace effectively. Pablo has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Hardy working hard to break the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pablo. Pablo trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Pablo. Pablo blocks an elbow strike from Hardy.
Pablo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardy or not. Hardy misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Pablo. Pablo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hardy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hardy tries to pull guard but Pablo forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Pablo prevents the takedown attempt.
Petey Pablo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hardy. Pablo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Pablo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards. 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! Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1# Hardy being controlled against the cage. Hardy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pablo lands a hook to the side of the head. Pablo lands an uppercut. Pablo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A shot in the inside from Pablo. Hardy jumps guard but Pablo stands there with Hardy around his waist. Hardy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hardy is looking to control Pablo's arms but Pablo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hardy has his back to the cage. Hardy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pablo prevents it.
#T2# Pablo stalls. Hardy fails to pull guard.
A short right from Pablo. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pablo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Pablo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardy has Pablo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pablo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. A shot in the inside from Pablo. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pablo lands a nice uppercut. Pablo lands a hook to the side of the head. Pablo lands with a light punch inside. Hardy is trying to break free. Pablo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pablo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardy backwards. Pablo lands a nice uppercut.#T3# A right hand to the body from Pablo.
Hardy looks winded! Hardy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pablo pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Pablo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Pablo gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A hook to the body from Pablo.
Pablo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Pablo lands with a right to the head. Pablo cracks Hardy with a nice body shot. Pablo lands with a left to the head. Hardy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Pablo lands a nice shot to the body. Pablo lands a nice uppercut. A short right from Pablo. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short right from Pablo. Pablo slows down the pace here.
#T4# Pablo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Pablo gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Pablo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Pablo lands an uppercut. Pablo works on Hardy's body with a couple of short punches. Pablo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Pablo. Nice body punch from Pablo. Pablo works on Hardy's body with a couple of short punches. Pablo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pablo presses Hardy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pablo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hardy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petey Pablo dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL# Hardy gets tackled into the cage by Pablo. Pablo maintains the clinch. Hardy goes for a takedown attempt but Pablo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Pablo instigates a clinch. Pablo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pablo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around? Hardy wants to get back to striking at distance but Pablo won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Pablo.
A right hand to the body from Pablo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A hook to the body from Pablo.
Hardy is looking to take this one to the mat. Pablo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardy's defenses. Hardy is breathing heavily. Pablo scores with an uppercut up the middle. Pablo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1# Pablo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Pablo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right from Pablo. Pablo taking a breather. Pablo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Pablo.
A body shot lands from Pablo.
Pablo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pablo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Pablo digs a right hand into Hardy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardy's gas tank. Hardy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petey Pablo has scored more points in the clinch so far. Pablo stalling against the cage.
Hardy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pablo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Petey Pablo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hardy.#T2# Pablo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards. Pablo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pablo blocks a body shot from Hardy. Hardy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pablo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL# Pablo clinches up with Hardy and pushes him back against the cage. Pablo lands a nice uppercut. Pablo lands a nice shot to the body. Nice body punch from Pablo. Pablo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3# A right handed body shot lands from Pablo.
A shot in the inside from Pablo. Hardy takes a shot to the head. Pablo lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Hardy is rocked! A short right hand to the side of the head by Pablo. Hardy is still on wobbly legs! Can Pablo finish him? Pablo lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardy backwards. Pablo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardy backwards. Pablo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Good body shot from Pablo.
Hardy is looking for a takedown. Pablo lands with a short head shot on the inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A right handed body shot lands from Pablo.
Nice body punch from Pablo. Hardy seems to have recovered his senses.#T4# Pablo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Pablo on the inside. Pablo has Hardy pushed against the cage. Pablo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Pablo lands with a left to the head. Pablo lands a body punch. Pablo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Pablo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pablo scores with a hook to the body. Pablo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Pablo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardy backwards. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pablo. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petey Pablo dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL# Pablo moves into range and clinches up with Hardy. Pablo lands a hook to the side of the head. Hardy jumps guard but Pablo stands there with Hardy around his waist. Hardy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Pablo on the inside. Pablo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Pablo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Pablo.
Pablo stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Hardy breaks the clinch.
#CL# Pablo has closed the distance and engaged Hardy in a clinch.
Pablo scores with a hook to the body. Pablo taking a breather. Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hardy wants to get back to striking at distance but Pablo won't allow it.
#T1# Pablo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hardy up against the cage. Pablo pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Pablo stalling against the cage.
Hardy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pablo lands with a left to the head. Hardy jumps guard but Pablo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Petey Pablo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hardy. Pablo pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hardy is looking to take this one to the mat. Pablo lands with a short shot to the head. Pablo lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short uppercut from Pablo. #T2# Pablo leaning against his opponent.
Pablo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#KD# Pablo drops Hardy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hardy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pablo creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Hardy! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Pablo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petey Pablo! |
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