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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 017
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Diego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Cifaretto.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cifaretto backwards.
Cifaretto tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cifaretto.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Cifaretto controls the action.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cifaretto can't get the takedown.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cifaretto's elbow.
Diego tries to work over Cifaretto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cifaretto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diego gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kron Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Cifaretto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cifaretto blocking some punches.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cifaretto's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
Cifaretto blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Cifaretto controls the action.
Diego holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Diego is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cifaretto is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Diego to the mat. Diego regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Diego is wriggling around but Cifaretto manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Cifaretto missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Diego is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Cifaretto has latched onto it... Big trouble! Cifaretto pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Diego is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Cifaretto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralph Cifaretto!
A victorious Ralph Cifaretto 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:
SPPS Resurrection 012
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Cifaretto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cifaretto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dean throws the left hand but Cifaretto avoids the punch easily.
Dean looks to land a left hand but Cifaretto moved out of range nicely.
We've been told by Cifaretto's head coaches at Top of Food Chain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dean lands with a nice body kick.
Cifaretto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body punch from Dean.
Dean throws an overhand right that lands on Cifaretto's shoulder, as Cifaretto tries to avoid the shot.
Dean scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cifaretto.
Dean digs a good hook to Cifaretto's body.
Dean misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Dean.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cifaretto tries for a takedown but Dean circles away easily
and Dean counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Cifaretto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Cifaretto closes the distance and clinches up with Dean, looking for a takedown. Cifaretto pushes Dean against the cage but Dean circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dean displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cifaretto shoots in looking for a takedown but Dean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cifaretto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dean thuds a left hand into Cifaretto's body.
Dean throws out a loose jab but Cifaretto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Dean.
Dean with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cifaretto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dean defends well and Cifaretto ends up having to push Dean into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cifaretto is breathing heavily.
Cifaretto tries to score a body lock takedown but Dean shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dean lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dean.
Cifaretto is working for takedown but Dean is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Dean.
Dean leaning his opponent against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dean lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Dean lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cifaretto takes a shot to the head.
Dean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dean tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dean stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dean lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cifaretto or not. #BC2#
Dean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cifaretto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cifaretto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Dean has knocked Cifaretto down with a huge combo! Dean steps away and waves a wobbly Cifaretto back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Cifaretto is rocked!
Cifaretto is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Dean doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Cifaretto crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Cifaretto's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randall Dean!
A very excited looking Randall Dean 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:
CCC 82
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Cifaretto feints and as Rojas raises his hands in defense, Cifaretto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rojas controlling Cifaretto's posture.
Cifaretto wants to pass the guard but Rojas is keeping the position.
Cifaretto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cifaretto throws a big elbow that misses.
Cifaretto wants to control from the top but Rojas keeps moving.
Cifaretto wants to pass the guard but Rojas is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cifaretto is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rojas trying to keep a closed guard but Cifaretto is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Rojas pulls Cifaretto in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cifaretto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Cifaretto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rojas to the ground. Cifaretto is now in Rojas's guard.
Cifaretto being controlled here momentarily.
Cifaretto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rojas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cifaretto is one step ahead there.
Cifaretto wants to control from the top but Rojas keeps moving. #T2#
Rojas can't keep his opponent in guard - Cifaretto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rojas is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cifaretto wants to work for an arm triangle but Rojas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rojas is trying to control but can't.
Rojas is staying active underneath Cifaretto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rojas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cifaretto. #SUB2#
Cifaretto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rojas trying to control but Cifaretto postures up.
#T3#
Cifaretto wants to pass to mount but Rojas is defending the position.
Rojas is looking for a sweep. Cifaretto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rojas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cifaretto. #SUB2#
Cifaretto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rojas sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rojas wants to control but Cifaretto is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rojas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cifaretto fails with a takedown attempt.
Rojas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cifaretto.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cifaretto.
Rojas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rojas trying to control here.
Rojas desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cifaretto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rojas defends it well.
Cifaretto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rojas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Cifaretto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
Cifaretto tries for a takedown but Rojas circles away easily
and Rojas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rojas lands a jab to Cifaretto's midsection.
Cifaretto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cifaretto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rojas finds it's way round the side to connect with Cifaretto's head.
Cifaretto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rojas as he jumps to the side.
Cifaretto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rojas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ivan Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Cifaretto.
Cifaretto fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas leaves Cifaretto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rojas lands a lovely overhand right.
Cifaretto is breathing heavily.
A low kick lands for Rojas.
#T1#
Rojas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#Cifaretto is rocked!#TD2#
Cifaretto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cifaretto is still in real trouble! Can Rojas finish him?
Rojas controlling the position well.
Cifaretto seems to have recovered his senses.
Ralph Cifaretto has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Cifaretto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rojas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cifaretto.
Rojas trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Rojas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cifaretto prevents Rojas from standing back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cifaretto wants to pass to mount but Rojas is defending the position.
Rojas is looking to improve his position.
Cifaretto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rojas reverses the position - he's now on top in Cifaretto's guard. #SUB2#
Cifaretto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rojas defends it easily.#T3#
Rojas wants to pass the guard but Cifaretto is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Cifaretto is looking for a triangle but Rojas pushes his legs off easily.
Rojas controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Cifaretto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rojas defends it easily.#SUB2#
Cifaretto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rojas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rojas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rojas slips nicely into half guard.
Rojas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rojas tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cifaretto controls his leg.
Cifaretto is looking for a sweep. Rojas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rojas wants to pass the guard but Cifaretto is defending well.
Rojas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Rojas dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cifaretto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rojas.
Nice takedown defense from Rojas. No joy for Cifaretto on that attempt.
Rojas misses with a double jab.
Rojas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cifaretto can do to turn this around?
Cifaretto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rojas.
Cifaretto closes the distance and clinches up with Rojas, looking for a takedown. Cifaretto pushes Rojas against the cage but Rojas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rojas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rojas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rojas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cifaretto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ivan Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas throws a leg kick which misses Cifaretto's front leg but catches the back leg as Cifaretto tries to avoid it.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
Rojas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rojas wants it to stay on the feet.
Ivan Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Cifaretto.
Cifaretto tries for a takedown but Rojas circles away easily#KD#
and Rojas counters with a nice right hand that sends Cifaretto toppling to the canvas! Cifaretto scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rojas finish him?!
Cifaretto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rojas throws a nice looking combination but Cifaretto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cifaretto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rojas avoids it really well and circles away.
Ivan Rojas is winning the standup battle so far.
Rojas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cifaretto or perhaps it was just good defense by Rojas, which made it look bad.
Cifaretto 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.
Rojas lands with a nice body punch.
Rojas closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Cifaretto out cold! Cifaretto corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Rojas! |
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Event:
CCC 62 : Dienekes vs Alexander
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Blanc gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cifaretto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cifaretto is standing up over Blanc. Blanc looks to escape but Cifaretto dives into side control.
#REVR#
Cifaretto passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Blanc!
Blanc is trying to reverse the position but instead Cifaretto has taken his back - oops!#SUB2#
Blanc preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto avoiding Blanc 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Cifaretto is persistently looking for the submission but Blanc is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Blanc is trying to roll into a better position but Cifaretto has get a rear naked choke and Blanc is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ralph Cifaretto!
Ralph Cifaretto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CCC 54 : Creenshaw vs The 3rd
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Hartford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cifaretto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hartfords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hartford misses with a body kick.
Cifaretto lands an overhand right.
Good work by Cifaretto as he checks the leg kick.
Cifaretto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hartford misses with a wild combination.
Hartford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Hartford.
Hartford throws a big counter head kick but Cifaretto avoids it with no problem.
Nice sprawl there from Hartford as Cifaretto shoots in.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hartford.
Cifaretto ducks under a wild hook from Hartford.
Cifaretto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartford moves away.
The fighters circling - Hartford throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Cifaretto shoots in and gets a takedown into Hartford's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cifaretto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hartford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cifaretto is controlling him.
Cifaretto trying to control but Hartford is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hartford wants to get back to his feet but Cifaretto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cifaretto trying to control but Hartford is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cifaretto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hartford is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cifaretto goes for a double leg but Hartford avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hartford continues to drive forward.
Hartford lands with a short shot to the head.
Hartford prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Cifaretto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cifaretto tries to score a body lock takedown but Hartford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cifaretto goes for a takedown attempt but Hartford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hartford.
Hartford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cifaretto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cifaretto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hartford counters with a solid body kick.
Hartford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Hartford clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Hartford stalls.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hartford slows down the pace here.
Hartford continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hartford holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hartford receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Hartford has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cifaretto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hartford can turn it around.
Cifaretto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hartford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hartford lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hartford stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stratton Hartford.
Hartford lands a high kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Ralph Cifaretto has been cut.
Hartford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cifaretto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cifaretto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cifaretto looks to land a left hand but Hartford moved out of range nicely.
Hartford misses with a body kick.
Hartford scores with a body shot.
Cifaretto moves away from the strike by Hartford.
Hartford wants to clinch up but Cifaretto keeps it at a distance.
Hartford thumps Cifaretto with a low kick.
Hartford slips a straight right by Cifaretto.
Hartford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cifaretto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cifaretto tries to counter with a takedown but Hartford is quick to defend against it.
Hartford misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Hartford.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stratton Hartford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph Cifaretto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cifaretto throws a looping overhand right but Hartford ducks down to avoid it. #KD2#
Hartford lands a high kick to the side of Cifaretto's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Hartford dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC2#Cifaretto is rocked!#SU2#
Hartford stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oh Cifaretto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Hartford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Hartford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hartford slips a jab from Cifaretto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartford ducks under a wild hook from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cifaretto seems to have got his legs back now.
Cifaretto throws a lazy uppercut
#KD2#
and Hartford lands a stunning uppercut that sends Cifaretto to the mat!
Hartford wants to stand up but Cifaretto has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Cifaretto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cifaretto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SU2#
Hartford stands up and beckons Cifaretto to join him on the feet.
Cifaretto punishes Hartford's body with a nice straight punch.
Hartford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Hartford as he connects with a hook.
Cifaretto defending well as Hartford loads up on a big left hand.
Cifaretto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hartford walks into a left hand.
Cifaretto slips under a jab from Hartford.
Cifaretto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hartford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hartford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Hartford throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Hartford moves into range and clinches up with Cifaretto.
Hartford is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hartford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hartford just leaning against Cifaretto, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Hartford's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Cifaretto wants to take the fight to the mat but Hartford manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hartford prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Cifaretto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartford lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cifaretto tries for a takedown but Hartford manages to get underhooks.
Cifaretto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Hartford is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hartford lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Hartford breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hartford. Cifaretto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cifaretto throws a looping overhand right but Hartford ducks down to avoid it.
Cifaretto throws a jab but it's blocked by Hartford.
Cifaretto avoids a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hartford!
Cifaretto has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hartford pushes Cifaretto away with a front kick.
Hartford scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hartford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#KD2#
Hartford bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Cifaretto! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartford tries to stand but Cifaretto is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Hartford stands up from Cifaretto's guard - Hartford perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hartford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hartford keeps Cifaretto at a distance using the push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stratton Hartford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ralph Cifaretto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hartford stalling against the cage.
Hartford prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Cifaretto is trying to trip Hartford. He has hold of a leg but Hartford is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cifaretto persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hartford has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cifaretto is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hartford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hartford tries to clinch there but Cifaretto circles away.
Cifaretto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hartford.
Cifaretto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hartford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Hartford scores with a leg kick.
Hartford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cifaretto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hartford punishes Cifaretto's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hartford misses with a two punch combination.
Cifaretto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good leg kick by Hartford.
Hartford throws an overhand right that lands on Cifaretto's shoulder, as Cifaretto tries to avoid the shot.
Hartford throws a looping overhand right but Cifaretto ducks down to avoid it.
Hartford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hartford lands a jab to Cifaretto's midsection.
Cifaretto shoots for a takedown but Hartford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hartford thumps Cifaretto with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cifaretto swings for the body but Hartford moves out of range.
Hartford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stratton Hartford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hartford misses with a hook.
Stratton Hartford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cifaretto looks to score with a jab to the body but Hartford is just out of range.
Hartford lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cifaretto misses the shot to the body.
Cifaretto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hartford on the side of the head.
Hartford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cifaretto throws a hook but Hartford avoids it easily.
Hartford avoids the body shot from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hartford. Cifaretto shrugs it off though.
Hartford slips under a jab.
Hartford is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Hartford - just one landing.
Stratton Hartford seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Cifaretto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hartford tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cifaretto is in Hartford's guard.
Hartford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cifaretto is controlling him. #T3#
Cifaretto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Cifaretto tries for a kimura but Hartford is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hartford is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Cifaretto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hartford rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cifaretto's guard! Nice work there by Hartford! #SUB#
Cifaretto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hartford is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cifaretto.#SU2#
Hartford decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cifaretto to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stratton Hartford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hartford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stratton Hartford!
Our winner, Stratton Hartford, 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:
CCC 41 : Fedetenko vs Oneil
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Quiroga instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Quiroga is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cifaretto is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Quiroga to the mat. Quiroga regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Quiroga pulls Cifaretto in close to prevent any damage.
Quiroga keeping moving, preventing Cifaretto from controlling successfully.
Cifaretto pushing down on Quiroga's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cifaretto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Quiroga reverses the position - he's now on top in Cifaretto's guard. #SUB2#
Cifaretto looking for a guillotine here but Quiroga defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cifaretto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quiroga defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Cifaretto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Quiroga is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Cifaretto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Quiroga wants to pass the guard but Cifaretto is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Cifaretto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Quiroga stacks Cifaretto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Quiroga!
Cifaretto tries to buck Quiroga off but Quiroga is having none of it.
Quiroga trying to control the action but Cifaretto is working from the bottom. #T3#
Quiroga is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cifaretto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Quiroga trying to control the position but Cifaretto is working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cifaretto is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Cifaretto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cifaretto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quiroga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cifaretto is trying to work for a kimura but Quiroga is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quiroga controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Cifaretto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Cifaretto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cifaretto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cifaretto is looking to take a break and control but Quiroga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cifaretto sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Quiroga is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cifaretto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cifaretto is looking to take a break and control but Quiroga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cifaretto swings around for an armbar but Quiroga sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cifaretto's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Cifaretto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cifaretto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Quiroga passes into side control.
Quiroga has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cifaretto!
Cifaretto regains half guard.
Quiroga frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Quiroga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cifaretto regains half guard.#SUB2#
Cifaretto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cifaretto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Cifaretto looking for subs from the bottom but Quiroga mounts him!
Cifaretto is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Quiroga has taken his back.
Cifaretto is really stuck here.
#T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Quiroga's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Quiroga controlling the position well here. Cifaretto rolled but Quiroga kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ralph Cifaretto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cifaretto is really stuck here.
Cifaretto breaks Quiroga's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quiroga keeping moving, preventing Cifaretto from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Taurino Quiroga will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Cifaretto 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Cifaretto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cifaretto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Quiroga can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Cifaretto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Quiroga has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quiroga is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cifaretto off and has taken his back!
Quiroga trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cifaretto doesn't escape. #T1#
Quiroga trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cifaretto is trying to break free.
Cifaretto keeps trying to improve his position.
Quiroga biding his time, controlling Cifaretto. #T2#
Cifaretto is in bad spot here.
Quiroga looking to hold on to the position here but Cifaretto rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Quiroga trying to control the position from guard on top but Cifaretto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quiroga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Quiroga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Quiroga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Cifaretto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Quiroga stacks Cifaretto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Quiroga!
Cifaretto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
A lull in the action here.
Cifaretto is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Quiroga advances to full mount.
Quiroga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cifaretto is trying to reverse the position but instead Quiroga has taken his back - oops!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cifaretto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Quiroga trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cifaretto doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taurino Quiroga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Quiroga has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Taurino Quiroga!
A victorious Taurino Quiroga 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:
RSE 74:
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Hopper. That snapped Cifaretto's head back.
Ralph Cifaretto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cifaretto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopper misses with a looping right.
Cifaretto moves away from the strike by Hopper.
We've been told by Hopper's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cifaretto swings widly with a right hand
and Hopper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopper throws an overhand right that lands on Cifaretto's shoulder, as Cifaretto tries to avoid the shot.
Cifaretto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hopper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cifaretto misses with a combination
and Hopper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Cifaretto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Cifaretto misses with a body shot
and Cifaretto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Hopper. Beautiful body shot.
Hopper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC#Cifaretto is rocked!
Hopper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Cifaretto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cifaretto showed some decent athleticism there.
Cifaretto prevents Hopper from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hopper is defending against the submission attempts here by Cifaretto.
Hopper is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Cifaretto is keen to just control but Hopper is a slippery customer.
Hopper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cifaretto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cifaretto's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Cifaretto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cifaretto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hopper controlling from the back.
Hopper is hanging on to Cifaretto's back as he tries to escape.
#T3#
Cifaretto prevents Hopper from getting a body triangle.
Cifaretto tries to escape but Hopper has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cifaretto is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Cifaretto looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hopper.
Hopper is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cifaretto looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hopper.
Cifaretto is in bad spot here.
Hopper is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Cifaretto tries to break free.
Cifaretto is still trying to improve position.
Hopper wants to control but Cifaretto is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Hopper 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#
Cifaretto misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Hopper. Those never looked like landing.
Cifaretto throws an off balance right hand
letting Hopper counter with a right hand.
Cifaretto misses with a double jab
and Hopper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cifaretto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cifaretto shoots for a takedown but Hopper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A swing and a miss from Hopper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopper throws a jab but it's blocked by Cifaretto.
Hopper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cifaretto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hopper counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Hopper sends Cifaretto crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hopper is motioning to the referee to let Cifaretto up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Cifaretto is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopper finish him?#T1#
Cifaretto with a poor takedown #KD#
and Hopper counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cifaretto! Hopper lets Cifaretto back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Cifaretto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cifaretto is breathing heavily.
Hopper lands a brutal uppercut that launches Cifaretto off his feet! Cifaretto tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Hopper! |
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Event:
RSE 57: Thorns Of Desolation
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Lahey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cifaretto swings for the body but Lahey moves out of range.
Lahey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lahey!
Cifaretto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lahey.
We've been told by Cifaretto's head coaches at Top of Food Chain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lahey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheers as Cifaretto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lahey doesn't seem phased though.
Cifaretto needs to keep his hands up - Lahey had a free shot at his head there.
Lahey plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Cifaretto to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Cifaretto just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Lahey!
An out of breath Jim Lahey 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:
RSE 50: Emperor
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Cifaretto throws a series of punches but Spencer avoids them all with ease.
Cifaretto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cifaretto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cifaretto wants it to stay on the feet.
Cifaretto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spencer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cifaretto pinned against the cage. Cifaretto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cifaretto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer.
Spencer shoots in for a double leg but Cifaretto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ralph Cifaretto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Spencer.
Spencer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cifaretto pinned against the cage. Cifaretto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cifaretto attempts a counter takedown but Spencer avoids it well and moves away.
Spencer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cifaretto lands a two punch combo.
Cifaretto fails to land with a series of punches.
Cifaretto connects with a body shot that sends Spencer's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spencer takes one on the button.#ROC#Spencer is rocked!#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spencer.
Spencer is still on wobbly legs! Can Cifaretto finish him?
Cifaretto lands a nice shot to the body.
Cifaretto throws an overhand right that has Spencer reeling! Cifaretto follows up with more punches and Spencer is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ralph Cifaretto!
A relieved looking Ralph Cifaretto 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:
RSE 40: Deathless Sun
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Holderbaum throws a head kick that Cifaretto semi-blocks.
Cifaretto connects with a single shot there.
Cifaretto missing with a left hand there. Holderbaum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holderbaum lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cifaretto will feel that in the morning.
Holderbaum lands a head kick!
Cifaretto walks into a stiff left hand from Holderbaum.
Holderbaum is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cifaretto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holderbaum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cifaretto.
Cifaretto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holderbaum misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cifaretto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cifaretto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cifaretto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Holderbaum throws a lazy right hand but Cifaretto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cifaretto lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Holderbaum scores with a nice body kick.
Cifaretto looks to throw the jab but Holderbaum is out of range.
Cifaretto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holderbaum's waist but Holderbaum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cifaretto off to one side.
Holderbaum throws a big counter head kick but Cifaretto avoids it with no problem.
Holderbaum cracks Cifaretto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Holderbaum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cifaretto moves out of range as Holderbaum throws a body kick.
Holderbaum gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cifaretto.
Cifaretto fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cifaretto. Holderbaum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holderbaum throws a hook to the side of Cifaretto's head but Cifaretto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Cifaretto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ROC#Holderbaum is rocked!
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!
Holderbaum is looking to get back to full guard here but Cifaretto has managed to pass to side control instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cifaretto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holderbaum has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Holderbaum is looking to regain half guard here but Cifaretto keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holderbaum gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Holderbaum regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cifaretto preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at K.O MMA inform us that Holderbaum has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cifaretto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Holderbaum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holderbaum wants to sweep but no luck.
Cifaretto throwing strikes from guard but Holderbaum blocks nicely.
Cifaretto wants to control from the top but Holderbaum keeps moving. #T3#
Holderbaum controls Cifaretto momentarily but Cifaretto frees himself. #SUB2#
Holderbaum has his foot on Cifaretto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cifaretto works his way back into a safe position though.
Cifaretto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Holderbaum is looking for a sweep. Cifaretto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holderbaum is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Cifaretto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holderbaum has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holderbaum tries to roll over but Cifaretto keeps him under control.
Holderbaum gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Holderbaum trying to keep a closed guard but Cifaretto is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Holderbaum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holderbaum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cifaretto tries to free his leg and advance position but Holderbaum is retaining full guard.
Cifaretto trying to control but Holderbaum is working from the bottom.
Holderbaum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Holderbaum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cifaretto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cifaretto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holderbaum has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cifaretto has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bertrand Holderbaum will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cifaretto throws a lazy uppercut
and Holderbaum counters with an inside leg kick.
Holderbaum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cifaretto lands a right hook to the body.
Holderbaum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cifaretto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holderbaum circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Holderbaum!
Holderbaum moves away from the strike by Cifaretto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cifaretto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holderbaum misses with an uppercut.
Cifaretto throws a looping overhand right but Holderbaum ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Cifaretto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Holderbaum's guard.
Cifaretto trying to control but Holderbaum is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cifaretto tries to free his leg and advance position but Holderbaum is retaining full guard.
Holderbaum tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Holderbaum throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cifaretto escapes and throws Holderbaum's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Cifaretto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cifaretto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Holderbaum tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Cifaretto seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Holderbaum is holding on tight.
Holderbaum is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Holderbaum tries to hold on but Cifaretto postures up.#SUB#
Cifaretto has hold of Holderbaum's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Holderbaum manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Holderbaum regains half guard.
Holderbaum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Holderbaum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cifaretto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holderbaum is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Holderbaum works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Cifaretto is defending against the submission attempts here by Holderbaum.
Cifaretto works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Cifaretto has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Holderbaum doesn't defend quickly enough and Cifaretto has managed to lock this one up! Can Holderbaum escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cifaretto on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ralph Cifaretto!
A relieved looking Ralph Cifaretto 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:
RSE 34: Victorious March
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Cifaretto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cifaretto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Jones content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Cifaretto has locked up a guillotine! Cifaretto's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Jones is holding on here and Cifaretto must be using up a lot of energy. Jones has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Cifaretto gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ralph Cifaretto!
A very excited looking Ralph Cifaretto 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:
CFC 605
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Bison looks to land a combination but Cifaretto avoids it well.
We've been told by Cifaretto's head coaches at Top of Food Chain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bison stuffs the takedown attempt from Cifaretto. Cifaretto gets slowly back to his feet.
Bison takes one to the chin there.
Bison looks to land a combination. Cifaretto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Ralph Cifaretto has been cut.
Bison looks to throw the jab but Cifaretto is out of range.
Bison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cifaretto doesn't seem bothered though.
Cifaretto lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Cifaretto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bison's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bison is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cifaretto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Cifaretto trying to control the position from guard on top but Bison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cifaretto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cifaretto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cifaretto wants to control from the top but Bison keeps moving.
Bison is looking to stand back up but Cifaretto counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bison.
Bison wants to get back to his feet.
Cifaretto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Cifaretto is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Cifaretto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bison sees it coming and defends easily.#ES2#
Bison has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cifaretto is on him like a limpet, forcing Bison back against the cage.
Bison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cifaretto.
Bison is trying to break free.
Cifaretto is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Cifaretto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cifaretto has Bison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bison's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bison's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cifaretto is working for takedown but Bison is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Bison manages to break the clinch.
Cifaretto slips a jab from Bison.#T3#
Bison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tyke Bison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Bison.
Cifaretto looks to throw the jab but Bison is out of range.
Cifaretto cracks Bison with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bison misses with a looping left.
Bison lands a nice shot to the body.
Cifaretto lands a really nice looking cross but Bison seems unphased.
Cifaretto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bison swivels and escapes.
Cifaretto lands with a cross.
Cifaretto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bison with a nice cross.
Tyke Bison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Cifaretto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Cifaretto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bison as he jumps to the side.
Cifaretto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cifaretto is breathing heavily.
Cifaretto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bison digs a good hook to Cifaretto's body.
Bison thuds a left hand into Cifaretto's body.
Donk. Bison catches Cifaretto right on the button with a cross.
Cifaretto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bison to score with a decent uppercut.
Cifaretto with a poor takedown
and Cifaretto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Cifaretto is rocked!
Bison misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Bison drops Cifaretto with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cifaretto looks back up at him and smiles so Bison waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Cifaretto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cifaretto lands a lovely overhand right.
Bison connects with a body shot that sends Cifaretto's belly button to the back.
Bison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bison is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cifaretto rather than just go for the knockout.
Cifaretto loses concentration momentarily and Bison pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Cifaretto crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Bison finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyke Bison!
After winning the bout, Tyke Bison 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 597
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Aebersold slips under a jab.
Cifaretto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aebersold moves away.
Aebersold slips under a jab.
Aebersold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aebersold manages to avoid it.
Cifaretto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cifaretto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cifaretto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cifaretto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aebersold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aebersold has time to react.
Aebersold tries to clinch but Cifaretto moves out of range.
Cifaretto throws out a counter right but Aebersold avoids it with no problem.
Aebersold avoids the body shot from Cifaretto.
#T1#
Aebersold fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aebersold tries to clinch but Cifaretto moves out of range.
Aebersold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cifaretto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cifaretto lands a lovely overhand right.
Aebersold tries to clinch up but Cifaretto circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Cifaretto finds it's way through Aebersold's defenses.
Aebersold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aebersold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aebersold blocks a jab.
Aebersold shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cifaretto defends it nicely.#T2#
Cifaretto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aebersold is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Gregoire Aebersold has been cut.
Cifaretto misses with a hook.
Aebersold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cifaretto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cifaretto misses with an uppercut. Aebersold saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Aebersold.
A swing and a miss from Cifaretto.
Aebersold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cifaretto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cifaretto swats away the attempt to clinch by Aebersold.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cifaretto! But no joy.#T3#
Cifaretto throws a looping overhand right but Aebersold ducks down to avoid it.
Cifaretto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aebersold.
Cifaretto swats away the attempt to clinch by Aebersold.
Aebersold walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Aebersold rushes Cifaretto and presses him up against the cage.
Aebersold jumps guard but Cifaretto stands there with Aebersold around his waist. Aebersold gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregoire Aebersold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aebersold is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cifaretto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aebersold tries to pull guard but Cifaretto won't allow it.
#TD#
Aebersold pulls Cifaretto into guard.
Aebersold keeping full guard, as Cifaretto tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SU2#
Cifaretto gets to his feet - Aebersold follows without any prompting.
Cifaretto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Cifaretto - just one landing.
Aebersold tries to clinch there but Cifaretto circles away.
Aebersold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cifaretto throws a lazy right hand but Aebersold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cifaretto looks to land a combination but Aebersold avoids it well.
Aebersold is looking to counter the offense by Cifaretto and move into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cifaretto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aebersold looks for a takedown but Cifaretto sprawls well.
Aebersold ducks under a wild hook from Cifaretto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Cifaretto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregoire Aebersold's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A punch combination from Cifaretto misses.
Aebersold tries to clinch up but Cifaretto circles away and keeps his distance.
Cifaretto 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.
Cifaretto throws a lazy right hand but Aebersold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aebersold tries to close the distance and clinch but Cifaretto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aebersold moves out of range as Cifaretto strikes.
Cifaretto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aebersold.
Cifaretto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cifaretto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aebersold was well out of range. Poor timing from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Cifaretto coming out on top.
Aebersold tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cifaretto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aebersold thinking.
Ralph Cifaretto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aebersold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aebersold throws a sloppy head kick and Cifaretto moves out of range easily. #T1#
Cifaretto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aebersold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cifaretto throws out the jab.
Aebersold tries to counter by clinching up but Cifaretto breaks away and moves out of range.
Cifaretto misses with a straight left.
Aebersold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cifaretto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aebersold shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cifaretto pinned against the cage. Cifaretto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cifaretto misses with a wild body shot.
Cifaretto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cifaretto has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Aebersold blocks a jab.
As Cifaretto tries to get set, Aebersold tries to push him back and clinch up but Cifaretto manages to avoid the attempt.
Cifaretto throws a big shot that misses.
Aebersold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cifaretto.
Aebersold is looking to counter the offense by Cifaretto and move into the clinch.#T2#
Aebersold tries to close the distance and clinch but Cifaretto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aebersold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cifaretto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aebersold tries to clinch but Cifaretto moves away
and Aebersold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cifaretto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ralph Cifaretto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Cifaretto.
Aebersold is looking to clinch but Cifaretto is avoiding it.
Cifaretto misses with an uppercut.
Cifaretto throws a looping overhand right but Aebersold ducks down to avoid it.
Aebersold tries to close the distance and clinch but Cifaretto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aebersold moves in looking to clinch but Cifaretto pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Cifaretto.#T3#
Cifaretto misses with a hook. Aebersold ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Cifaretto misses.
Aebersold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aebersold wants to clinch up but Cifaretto keeps it at a distance.
Aebersold is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cifaretto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aebersold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cifaretto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aebersold tries for a takedown but Cifaretto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregoire Aebersold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aebersold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cifaretto throws a jab but it's blocked by Aebersold.
Aebersold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cifaretto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cifaretto thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Aebersold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aebersold tries to counter by clinching up but Cifaretto breaks away and moves out of range.
Cifaretto tests Aebersold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aebersold tries to close the distance and clinch but Cifaretto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cifaretto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cifaretto misses with an uppercut. Aebersold saw that one coming.
Aebersold seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cifaretto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cifaretto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aebersold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cifaretto throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cifaretto throws a nice looking combination but Aebersold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Cifaretto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gregoire Aebersold's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cifaretto misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Cifaretto misses its intended target.
Aebersold wants to clinch
and Cifaretto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cifaretto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aebersold.
Aebersold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto throws a hook but Aebersold blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aebersold tries to clinch up
and Cifaretto counters with a nice uppercut.
Cifaretto swats away the attempt to clinch by Aebersold.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Cifaretto. Beautiful body shot.
Cifaretto lands with an overhand left.
Aebersold wants to clinch up but Cifaretto keeps it at a distance.
Aebersold slips a straight right by Cifaretto.
Aebersold is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto misses with an uppercut. Aebersold saw that one coming.
Aebersold moves out of range of the strikes.
Cifaretto scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto misses with a straight left.
Ralph Cifaretto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Cifaretto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aebersold tries to counter by clinching up but Cifaretto breaks away and moves out of range.
Aebersold walks into a stiff left hand from Cifaretto.
Gregoire Aebersold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aebersold wants to clinch up but Cifaretto keeps it at a distance.
Cifaretto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cifaretto looks to land a left hand but Aebersold moved out of range nicely.
Cifaretto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aebersold's hands.
Cifaretto throws an overhand right that drops Aebersold like a sack of potatoes! Cifaretto dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph Cifaretto!
After winning the bout, Ralph Cifaretto 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 588
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Higgins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cifaretto scores with a nice head shot.
Higgins walks into a stiff left hand from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Higgins fails with the takedown.
Higgins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cifaretto counters with a three punch combo that has Higgins backing up. Higgins nods at Cifaretto to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Higgins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins wants to pass the guard but Cifaretto is defending well.
Cifaretto looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Higgins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cifaretto is looking to escape.
Cifaretto manages to get to full guard.
Cifaretto wants to get back to his feet but Higgins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cifaretto keeping moving, preventing Higgins from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Higgins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Higgins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cifaretto's waist but Cifaretto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Higgins off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Higgins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cifaretto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto scores with a jab.
Higgins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cifaretto lands a right hook to the body.
Cifaretto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Higgins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cifaretto cracks Higgins with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Don Higgins has been cut.
Higgins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cifaretto connects with a crisp jab.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Higgins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cifaretto cracks a nice hook into Higgins's ribs.#T3#
Cifaretto connects with a jab.
Cifaretto misses with the combination.
#KD2#
Cifaretto cracks Higgins with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cifaretto has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Higgins to stand back up!#ROC2#Higgins is rocked!
Higgins gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Cifaretto points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Higgins wakes up just in time to hear Cifaretto thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph Cifaretto! |
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