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Event:
HRL35
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Peccati working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
#SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Peccati is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Peccati has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hellfire Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Peccati has his foot on Johnson 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Peccati looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Peccati is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Peccati is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Peccati is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Johnson has his hands clasped together but Peccati extends and breaks Johnson 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Peccati.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Peccati! |
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Event:
HRL30 Taylor vs Murray
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Peccati drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Peccati tries to pass.
Peccati controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Peccati got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peccati has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson 's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peccati is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Peccati 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 Johnson .
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Peccati is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Peccati is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Peccati's coaches at Hellfire Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Peccati is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Peccati looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peccati is trying to control but can't.
Peccati is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Peccati is not content to let Johnson control the position.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Peccati looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Peccati looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Peccati defending well. #SUB#
Peccati looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Peccati wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson is keen to just control but Peccati is a slippery customer.
Peccati is looking to control Johnson 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peccati avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Peccati is concentrating on defense, preventing Johnson from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Johnson feints and as Peccati raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Peccati looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Johnson has picked Peccati up and slammed him! Peccati can't keep hold of the triangle and Johnson manages to pass to side control!
Peccati can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB2#
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Johnson tries for a kimura but Peccati is defending well.
Peccati is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peccati is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Peccati holds on to Johnson 's head and controls the position momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Peccati shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Johnson drives through with a takedown into Peccati's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Peccati keeps moving. #SUB#
Peccati escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Peccati keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peccati swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peccati is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peccati swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Peccati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robert Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Peccati looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Peccati working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Johnson has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Peccati actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is thwarting Peccati's attempts to control the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Peccati is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Peccati is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson is trying to control. Peccati wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peccati doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson . #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peccati defends it well.
Peccati trying to hold on to Johnson 's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Peccati looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is pressing down on Peccati's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peccati is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Peccati shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Peccati shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Peccati showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Peccati in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson pulls Peccati in close to his closed guard and prevents Peccati from doing any damage or advancing position.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson , not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peccati trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Johnson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Peccati is defending well. Johnson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Peccati has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Johnson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Johnson ! |
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Event:
HRL23 Jackson vs Ayari
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Peccati shoots in for a takedown but Vermicelli shows good takedown defense.
Marco Peccati seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermicelli scores with a hook to the body. Peccati takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick lands for Vermicelli .
Vermicelli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vermicelli misses with a two punch combination.
Vermicelli scores with a head kick.
Vermicelli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vermicelli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD#
Peccati drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Peccati wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vermicelli , who protects the arm well.
Vermicelli is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Peccati working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Peccati controls the position from side control.
Peccati has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vermicelli stops Peccati from passing to mount.
Vermicelli is looking to reverse the position.
Peccati controls the position from side control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Peccati advances nicely into full mount.
Vermicelli tries to hold on but Peccati pushes him away.
Peccati looking to control and managing it successfully.
Peccati has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Peccati's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Peccati is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vermicelli is surviving well by controlling Peccati's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Peccati is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Peccati!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marco Peccati!
The defeated John Vermicelli had this to say: 'I Think I Need To Stop Watching Rocky '. |
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Event:
HFL14 Taylor vs Andolini
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
TheNineteenth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Peccati shoots for a takedown but TheNineteenth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Peccati shoots in but TheNineteenth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A left and a right from TheNineteenth both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Marco Peccati has been cut.
TheNineteenth clobbers Peccati with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
TheNineteenth thuds a left hand into Peccati's body.
TheNineteenth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Peccati has time to react.#ROC#Peccati is rocked!
TheNineteenth cracks Peccati with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). RollBack TheNineteenth!
A victorious RollBack TheNineteenth 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:
HRL5: Pappalardi vs Petric
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Leonard connects with a right hand. Peccati shakes it off.
No luck for Peccati with that takedown attempt.
Leonard steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Peccati.
Peccati shoots in for a double leg but Leonard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peccati closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leonard circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Peccati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Leonard as Peccati shoots in.
Leonard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peccati shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leonard pinned against the cage. Leonard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peccati goes for a double leg but Leonard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Leonard continues to drive forward.
Leonard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peccati backwards.
Peccati is trying to pull guard but Leonard has him pressed against the cage.
Leonard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peccati backwards.
Leonard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leonard.
Peccati is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Leonard is defending well.
Peccati fails to pull guard.
Leonard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Leonard lands a body shot.
Leonard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leonard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peccati jumps guard but Leonard stands there with Peccati around his waist. Peccati gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leonard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leonard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peccati backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Leonard.
Peccati looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Leonard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peccati drops down looking for an ankle pick but Leonard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Leonard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Peccati fails with a takedown attempt. #T2##CL2#
Leonard closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leonard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Peccati fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Leonard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leonard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peccati is trying to drag Leonard to the mat but Leonard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Peccati is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leonard to keep the fight standing.
Leonard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Peccati blocking some punches.
#T3#
Peccati tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leonard smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Peccati changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Leonard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Leonard sneaks out the side door and pushes Peccati away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Horrible takedown attempt by Peccati or perhaps it was just good defense by Leonard, which made it look bad.
Peccati shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leonard but Leonard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Leonard wants to clinch up but Peccati keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Peccati throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leonard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Peccati is in Leonard's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Peccati is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
Leonard wants to stand but Peccati is controlling the position. #SUB#
Peccati drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Peccati jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Peccati is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Peccati drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Leonard dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Peccati looking for a guillotine here but Leonard defends easily.
Leonard is looking to stand up but Peccati won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Leonard dominated that round.
That's time! Peccati's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Peccati fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leonard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Peccati shoots and misses #CL2#
and Leonard counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Leonard.
Leonard swings wildly with an uppercut but Peccati uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leonard throws a punch but it's blocked by Peccati.
Peccati takes a shot to the head.
Leonard has a couple of punches blocked by Peccati.
Peccati fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Peccati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peccati is trying to pull guard but Leonard has him pressed against the cage.
Leonard lands a shoulder strike.
Leonard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Leonard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leonard throws a head punch that misses.
Leonard lands with a light punch inside.
Leonard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Leonard.
Peccati is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short uppercut from Leonard.
Peccati blocks an uppercut.
Lou Leonard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leonard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Peccati's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peccati fails to pull guard.
Peccati blocking some punches.
Peccati is trying to pull guard but Leonard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Leonard. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonard lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#Peccati is rocked!
Leonard lands a big right hand that drops Peccati! The killer instinct kicks in and Leonard finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Leonard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Leonard!
Lou Leonard decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Ribeiro scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Marco Peccati has been cut.
Ribeiro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peccati.
Ribeiro tries to counter by clinching up but Peccati breaks away and moves out of range.
Ribeiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ribeiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Peccati momentarily.
Peccati shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ribeiro defends it nicely.
Jab by Ribeiro.#ROC#Peccati is rocked!
Peccati looks for a takedown but Ribeiro sprawls well.
Beto Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Peccati.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peccati will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Ribeiro feints with a jab and clips Peccati right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Peccati is sent crashing into the canvas and Ribeiro leaps in for the kill! Peccati tries to get to his feet but Ribeiro is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Peccati is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beto Ribeiro! |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Dalpra shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peccati napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Peccati is looking for a sweep.
Dalpra has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Peccati prevents Dalpra from improving position.
Peccati tries to bench press Dalpra off him but Dalpra keeps the position.
Peccati manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dalpra's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dalpra seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalpra is trying to control the action in half guard but Peccati is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dalpra is pressing down on Peccati's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peccati is holding on for now. #T1#
Dalpra trying to control from half guard but Peccati is working away.
Dalpra trying to mount his opponent but Peccati defends it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dalpra moves into full mount! Peccati won't be happy about that! #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dalpra is trying to control here but Peccati has managed to regain half guard.
Peccati is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dalpra's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dalpra's back!
Dalpra can't escape the position.
Peccati not allowing Dalpra to control his hands.
Dalpra is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Peccati looking for the RNC. #T3#
Peccati is hanging on to Dalpra's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalpra is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Peccati controlling well, preventing Dalpra from escaping the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Dalpra right now.
Peccati is riding his opponent, not letting Dalpra buck him off. #T4#
Dalpra tries to break free.
Peccati controls the position.
Dalpra tries to break free.
Peccati trying to control momentarily.
Peccati controlling well, preventing Dalpra from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Peccati tightening his grip on Dalpra, looking for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marco Peccati will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dalpra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peccati displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dalpra. #TD2#
Peccati closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dalpra won't allow Peccati to pass to mount.
Dalpra trying to hold on to Peccati's head to control him but Peccati postures up.
Peccati prevents Dalpra from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peccati trying to control from half guard but Dalpra is working away. #T1#
Peccati prevents Dalpra from improving his position.
Dalpra trying to control here.
Peccati performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Peccati gets a double leg takedown into Dalpra's guard.
Dalpra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Peccati engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dalpra has his hands on Peccati's head, controlling the position.
Dalpra continues to stall.#T3#
Peccati trying to control but Dalpra is working from the bottom.
Dalpra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Peccati scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Peccati advances to mount.
Peccati controlling from mount.
Dalpra is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Dalpra tries to hold on but Peccati pushes him away.
Peccati has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dalpra is wriggling around trying to escape.
Peccati wants to take his opponent's back but Dalpra doesn't allow it.
Dalpra is in all sorts of trouble here.
Peccati looking to control but Dalpra is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalpra really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dalpra tries to hold on but Peccati postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Peccati showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dalpra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Peccati shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dalpra manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dalpra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Peccati engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dalpra is trying to keep Peccati in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peccati trying to control but Dalpra is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dalpra can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Peccati controls the pace.
Dalpra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peccati is one step ahead there.
We've been informed that Peccati has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Peccati trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalpra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dalpra shoots in but Peccati avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Peccati shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dalpra's guard.
Dalpra trying to keep a closed guard but Peccati is proving a slippery customer.
Dalpra is really struggling to control Peccati but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dalpra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peccati not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Dalpra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peccati is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Dalpra wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dalpra trying to keep a closed guard but Peccati is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dalpra shoots in looking for a takedown. Peccati tries to sprawl out of it but Dalpra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peccati manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dalpra tries for a takedown but Peccati sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Peccati drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dalpra defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tainan Dalpra. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Peccati drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dalpra is trying to control Peccati's posture but Peccati avoids it. #T4#
Peccati in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Peccati passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dalpra!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalpra wants to hold on but Peccati pushes him away.
Peccati controlling the pace for now.
Tainan Dalpra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dalpra is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Peccati comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peccati 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Marco Peccati!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Marco Peccati!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Marco Peccati!
Marco Peccati wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
KIFC 86
Date: Jun 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Netaniahy throws a head kick that misses.
Peccati with a lazy takedown attempt
and Netaniahy counters with a stiff right hand.
Netaniahy throws a sloppy head kick and Peccati moves out of range easily.
Peccati looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Netaniahy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Peccati fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Netaniahy to the ground. Peccati is now in Netaniahy's guard.
Peccati passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Netaniahy wants to get back to his feet but Peccati drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Peccati is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Netaniahy is trying to escape and Peccati transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Netaniahy is forced to tap! Nice work there by Peccati! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Peccati! |
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Event:
KIFC 75
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Peccati closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Peccati lands in his opponent's guard.
Peccati passes Gwani's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Peccati tries to pass to full mount but Gwani defends it.
Gwani definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gwani wants to improve his position but Peccati is controlling well.
Gwani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peccati on the ground.
Peccati is thwarting Gwani's attempts to control the position.
Gwani is trying to get back to full guard.
Peccati not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gwani wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Peccati is working for a submission of some sort.
Peccati is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Peccati moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Peccati looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Peccati controls the position from side control.
Gwani is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB2#
Peccati is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gwani has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gwani tries to buck Peccati off but Peccati is having none of it.
Gwani is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Peccati is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gwani knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gwani is not content to let Peccati control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Peccati in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gwani is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marco Peccati! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2023 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peccati tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peccati to the ground. Peccati escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peccati stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peccati wants it to stay on the feet.
Callum Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Peccati changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Peccati tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Peccati trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Peccati goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Peccati but great work by Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peccati is not content to let Jones control the position.
Peccati is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB#
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Peccati is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones working away.
Jones trying to control the position but Peccati is working away.
Peccati tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.#SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Peccati is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Peccati struggling a bit here.
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jones tries to advance to mount but can't.
Peccati looking for a sweep but Jones has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peccati regains half guard.
Peccati tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones is thwarting Peccati's attempts to control the position.
Peccati moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Peccati is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Peccati keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Peccati is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Peccati circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Callum Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Peccati throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Peccati finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Peccati pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Callum Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Peccati counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Peccati.
Jones wants to sweep here but Peccati controlling him for the moment.
Peccati wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Peccati slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Peccati is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Peccati not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Peccati won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Peccati advances to half guard.
Peccati wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Peccati tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Peccati seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jones is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marco Peccati! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Gilligan shoots in looking for a takedown. Peccati tries to sprawl out of it but Gilligan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peccati manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Gilligan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gilligan throwing shots but Peccati is blocking nicely.
Gilligan trying to pass the guard but Peccati defending well.
Gilligan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gilligan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peccati's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peccati is looking for a sweep. Gilligan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilligan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Peccati looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Peccati is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gilligan wants to control but Peccati is keeping him busy.
Peccati manages to get to full guard.
Peccati working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gilligan.
Gilligan wants to control from the top but Peccati keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Peccati is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gilligan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gilligan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peccati manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gilligan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Gilligan has control of Peccati's left arm, preventing Peccati from doing any damage.
Gilligan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Peccati preventing the sweep.
Gilligan seems keen to control Peccati's posture.#T3#
Peccati wants to pass the guard but Gilligan is keeping the position.
Gilligan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peccati manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gilligan landing some decent shots from guard.
Gilligan trying to control the position from guard on top but Peccati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gilligan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gilligan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Peccati working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gilligan.
Gilligan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gilligan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Gilligan looking to sit in guard and control but Peccati gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Peccati advances to half guard.
Peccati is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gilligan reverses the position - he's now on top in Peccati's guard.
Gilligan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peccati is keeping the position for now.
Gilligan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peccati wants to sweep here but Gilligan controlling him for the moment.
Gilligan trying to control the position from guard on top but Peccati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Gilligan dominated that 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.#R2#
Peccati slaps away a takedown attempt from Gilligan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gilligan doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Peccati counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Peccati drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gilligan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gilligan fails with a takedown attempt.
And Peccati responds with a good body kick, but Gilligan manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Gilligan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilligan shoots in but Peccati avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gilligan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peccati as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gilligan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gilligan prevents Peccati from improving his position.
We've been informed that Peccati has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Willy Gilligan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gilligan trying to control from Peccati's half guard. Peccati has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1#
Gilligan landing some decent shots from guard.
Gilligan with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilligan cracks Peccati with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Peccati looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gilligan throws a big elbow that misses.
Gilligan trying to control the position from guard on top but Peccati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gilligan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Peccati is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gilligan's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Gilligan stopping the sweep attempt from Peccati.
Gilligan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peccati works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gilligan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peccati's head.
Gilligan with a nice head shot there.
Gilligan working some strikes from top position.
Gilligan with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Gilligan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peccati has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gilligan has managed to get both his arms back between Peccati's legs - danger averted.
Gilligan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gilligan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Peccati working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gilligan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gilligan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Gilligan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peccati avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Peccati has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gilligan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gilligan pushes down on Peccati's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gilligan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gilligan is trying to control. Peccati wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gilligan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Gilligan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gilligan working over Peccati with some ground and pound. Peccati looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gilligan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Peccati blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gilligan.
Peccati taking some punishment here, with Gilligan in his half guard.
Peccati taking some punishment here, with Gilligan in his half guard.
Gilligan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Peccati knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gilligan lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#Peccati is rocked!
Gilligan is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Peccati is hurt! He's hurt bad - Gilligan fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Peccati from any more punishment! Congratulations to Gilligan! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy Gilligan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Peccati avoids a kick to the body.
Miller is looking to chop away at Peccati's legs.
Peccati wants to counter the offense by Miller and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Miller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Peccati to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Peccati drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Peccati seems to have locked his on tight now - Miller screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Peccati, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Marco Peccati! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Peccati blocks a head kick by Molnar.
#TD2#
Peccati dives in and scores a takedown into Molnar's guard.
Peccati not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Molnar is looking to sweep but instead, Peccati has passed into half guard.
Molnar wants to improve his position but Peccati is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peccati not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Peccati is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Molnar has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Peccati tries to pass to full mount but Molnar defends it.
Molnar is trying to stand up here but Peccati is controlling him well.
Molnar tries to roll over but Peccati keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Molnar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Peccati sitting in guard here, content to control.
Molnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Peccati looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peccati looks for a takedown but Molnar sprawls well.
Molnar with the inside leg kick.
Molnar leaves Peccati with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Molnar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peccati circles away.
Peccati shoots in for a takedown but Molnar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steve Molnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Peccati.
Molnar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Molnar throws a leg kick which misses Peccati's front leg but catches the back leg as Peccati tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Peccati throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Molnar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Peccati is in Molnar's guard.
Peccati's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Peccati sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Molnar's guard.
Molnar wants to get back to full guard but Peccati has passed into side control.
Peccati content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Peccati passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Molnar! #T4#
Molnar gets back to half guard.
Peccati looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Peccati keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peccati is trying to control the action in half guard but Molnar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Peccati dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Peccati.
Molnar sneaks back into half guard.
Peccati is controlling the pace.
Molnar trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Peccati manages to pass to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peccati takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Molnar wants to hold on but Peccati pushes him away.
Molnar reaches up to try and control the position but Peccati seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Molnar rolls and tries to escape and now Peccati has his back!
Peccati has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Molnar's body.
#SUB2#
Molnar defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will Peccati go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T2##SUB2#
Peccati is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Molnar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Peccati biding his time, controlling Molnar.
Peccati has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Will Peccati go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T3#
Molnar trying to get back to his feet but Peccati is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Molnar fending off the submission attempt from Peccati.
Molnar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Peccati's guard. Nice work there by Molnar.
#SUB2#
Peccati is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB2#
Peccati is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Molnar is aware though and is defending well.
Marco Peccati has got the better of the ground game so far.
Molnar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peccati is keeping the position for now.
Molnar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Peccati looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Peccati has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Molnar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Peccati escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Molnar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Peccati 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#
Molnar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Peccati dives in and scores a takedown into Molnar's guard.
Molnar wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Peccati manages to pass to side control.
Peccati is pressing down on Molnar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Molnar is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Peccati is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peccati wants to pass to mount but Molnar is defending the position. #T1#
Molnar wants to get back to his feet.
Molnar keeping hold of Peccati's head, controlling as best he can.
Peccati tries to pass the half guard into mount. Molnar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Peccati slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Molnar is trying to maintain the position but Peccati is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been informed that Peccati has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Peccati is trying hard to land a takedown here. Molnar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peccati has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Molnar finds it's way round the side to connect with Peccati's head.
Molnar tries a low kick but Peccati avoids it.
Peccati wants to counter the offense by Molnar and move into the clinch position.
Peccati shoots in and drives through. Molnar sprawls well.
Molnar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Peccati crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Molnar - the referee stops the clock and Peccati gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Molnar. Peccati manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Marco Peccati is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Molnar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Molnar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Molnar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Molnar wants to clinch up but Peccati keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Molnar misses.
Molnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Peccati closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Molnar bucks up and tries to throw Peccati off but instead Peccati has got his back!
Peccati controlling from the back.#T4#
Molnar can't escape the position.
Molnar is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Peccati.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molnar trying to get back to his feet but Peccati is in full control for now.
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 Steve Molnar.
I think Peccati 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Peccati! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Peccati feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Peccati looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lal wants to stand but Peccati is controlling the position.
Peccati slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like Peccati might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Peccati passes Lal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Peccati prevents Lal from standing back up.
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Peccati in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lal tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Peccati!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marco Peccati! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Bolot misses the shot to the body.
As Bolot looks to move away, Peccati throws a big counter combo but Bolot just gets out of the way.#TD#
Peccati throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bolot tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Peccati is in Bolot's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolot wants to get back to his feet but Peccati is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Peccati is looking to pass into half guard but Bolot pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bolot is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Peccati is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bolot is aware though and is defending well.
Bolot postures up.
Bolot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolot stands up over Peccati, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bolot throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Bolot stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Peccati throws up his legs and catches Bolot in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Bolot tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Peccati! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marco Peccati! |
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