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Event:
NYF 89: Zigaro vs Georgijevic
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1# Georgijevic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zigaro. Zigaro jabbing away but nothing is landing. A little jabbing left from Georgijevic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Georgijevic lunges at Zigaro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zigaro's hand. Georgijevic lunges at Zigaro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zigaro's hand. Georgijevic throws the left hand but Zigaro avoids the punch easily. Georgijevic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Georgijevic misses with an uppercut. Zigaro saw that one coming. Georgijevic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Georgijevic looks to land a right hand but Zigaro moved out of range. Zigaro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Georgijevic just manages to avoid it. Zigaro missing with a left hand there. Georgijevic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Georgijevic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Georgijevic thuds his right hand into Zigaro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. This has been an exciting period of action! Zigaro takes a swing at Georgijevic's ribcage but misses. A nice inside leg kick there by Zigaro. That's going to slow Georgijevic down. Zigaro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Georgijevic looks like he wants to counter punch here. Zigaro moves out of range of the body kick from Georgijevic.
#KD2# Georgijevic catches Zigaro napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Zigaro to the canvas!
#ROC2#Zigaro is rocked! Zigaro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Georgijevic has passed into side control.
Oh Zigaro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1# Georgijevic is looking to take a break and control but Zigaro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Zigaro seems to have got his legs back now. Zigaro is looking to get back to his feet here but Georgijevic is keeping cool and he's managed to take Zigaro's back. Zigaro trying to control the hands but Georgijevic won't let him. Georgijevic really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Zigaro. Zigaro is trying to get back to his feet but Georgijevic has full control of the position and if anything, Zigaro has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Zigaro turns into Georgijevic and is now in his guard.
Zigaro wanted to stand there but Georgijevic had control of the position. Zigaro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Georgijevic controlling the position. Georgijevic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Georgijevic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3# Zigaro trying to control but Georgijevic is working from the bottom. Georgijevic is trying to control the position but Zigaro postures up. Georgijevic keeping full guard, as Zigaro tries to pass. Zigaro is working hard here to advance position. Zigaro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Georgijevic's guard. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Zigaro tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SU# Zigaro stands up out of the half guard. Georgijevic misses with a right hand and Zigaro counters with a low kick, right behind Georgijevic 's knee. Georgijevic misses with a wild combination.
Zigaro throws a jab when Georgijevic was well out of range. Georgijevic throws a body shot but no joy. Zigaro is looking to counter punch. Zigaro gets off balance looking for a body kick and Georgijevic counters with a stiff right hand. Georgijevic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Georgijevic looks to land a right hand but Zigaro moved out of range. We've been told by Zigaro's head coaches at The Hidden that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Georgijevic misses with a looping right. A nice leg kick lands there from Zigaro. Zigaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Zigaro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Georgijevic dominated that round. That's time! Zigaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Zigaro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Georgijevic. Georgijevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Zigaro. Zigaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Georgijevic throws out the jab. Zigaro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A punch lands to the side of Zigaro 's head but he takes it in his stride. Zigaro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#KD2# Oh, that's a big right hand from Georgijevic and Zigaro goes tumbling to the canvas! Georgijevic follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. 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! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Zigaro trying to control here.
Zigaro wants to get back to his feet. Georgijevic trying to pass the guard but Zigaro defending well. Zigaro is trying to stand back up but Georgijevic is controlling him
Zigaro tries to get to full guard but Georgijevic has control of the leg. #T1# Zigaro is trying to stand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Georgijevic has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Georgijevic thows a left - swing and a miss! A thudding body kick lands there by Zigaro!
A cross from Zigaro lands. Georgijevic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zigaro. Georgijevic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zigaro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#It looks like Drago Georgijevic has been cut. Georgijevic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Georgijevic throws a body punch but Zigaro moves out of range. Georgijevic connects with a jab. Georgijevic misses with a low kick.
#T2# Zigaro lands with a nice body kick. Georgijevic misses the jab. Georgijevic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zigaro sees it coming and avoids it easily. Zigaro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. 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! Zigaro misses with a leg kick and Georgijevic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Georgijevic throws a lazy right hand but Zigaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A big left from Georgijevic misses. Georgijevic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zigaro with a nice calf kick. Zigaro staying out of range there. Zigaro on the wrong end of a nice hook. Georgijevic misses with a wild body shot. Georgijevic blocks the body kick.
Zigaro throws a half hearted mid kick. Zigaro misses the shot to the body. #T3# Zigaro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Georgijevic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Georgijevic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zigaro doesn't seem bothered though. Zigaro ducks under a wild hook from Georgijevic. Georgijevic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zigaro counters with a low kick, right behind Georgijevic 's knee. Zigaro avoids the head kick by Georgijevic.
Georgijevic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zigaro.#CL# Zigaro forces Georgijevic back against the ropes and clinches. Georgijevic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zigaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zigaro pushes Georgijevic back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Zigaro is leaning against Georgijevic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Georgijevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zigaro working some nice short punches in the clinch. Zigaro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Georgijevic misses with a punch on the inside.
Zigaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Georgijevic. This has been an exciting period of action! Georgijevic misses with a punch to the body.
Zigaro pushes Georgijevic back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Georgijevic is breathing heavily. Zigaro lands a nice uppercut.#T4# Zigaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Georgijevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Zigaro controls his hands.
Georgijevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Zigaro uses good head movement to avoid it. A right hand to the body from Zigaro.
#BC# Zigaro manages to break the clinch.
Georgijevic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zigaro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Zigaro lands a leg kick that knocks Georgijevic off balance momentarily. Nice straight punches there by Zigaro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zigaro. Georgijevic misses with a lunging right hand
and Zigaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Zigaro throws a nice inside leg kick. Georgijevic takes a body punch but keeps moving. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zigaro goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Zigaro with a nice calf kick. Zigaro lands a jab to the head.
Georgijevic misses with a hook. 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 Tristan Zigaro will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Drago Georgijevic's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3# The fighters circling - Georgijevic throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Zigaro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Georgijevic throws a hook but Zigaro avoids it easily. Georgijevic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Zigaro misses with a straight right. Zigaro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zigaro defending well as Georgijevic loads up on a big left hand. Zigaro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Georgijevic avoids it. Zigaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Zigaro lands with a nice body kick. Georgijevic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Georgijevic throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Zigaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Zigaro jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zigaro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A jab from Georgijevic does it's job there. Zigaro moves out of range as Georgijevic strikes. Zigaro staying out of range there. Zigaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Georgijevic throws a lazy uppercut
and Zigaro counters with a body kick. Georgijevic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Zigaro slips under a jab. Zigaro is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Zigaro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Georgijevic. Georgijevic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A decent looking body kick lands there for Zigaro.#CL# Zigaro has Georgijevic up against the ropes in a clinch.
Zigaro digs a right hand underneath Georgijevic's ribcage. Georgijevic let out a lung full of air as it connected. Georgijevic prevents a body shot from Zigaro. Georgijevic misses with the head strike.
Zigaro lands with a left to the head. Georgijevic prevents a body shot from Zigaro. Zigaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Georgijevic prevents a body shot from Zigaro. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zigaro. Zigaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zigaro is leaning against Georgijevic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Zigaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2# Zigaro misses with a short punch on the inside. Georgijevic tries to throw a body punch but Zigaro avoids it by throwing Georgijevic back against the ropes. Zigaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Georgijevic uses good head movement to avoid it. Zigaro pushes Georgijevic back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. 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! Zigaro works on Georgijevic's body with a couple of short punches. A nice left hand lands by Zigaro.
Zigaro scores with a hook to the body. Zigaro lands a right hand. Zigaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Tristan Zigaro has scored more points in the clinch so far. Zigaro digs a right hand underneath Georgijevic's ribcage. Georgijevic let out a lung full of air as it connected. Zigaro lands a shoulder strike. Zigaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Georgijevic backwards. Zigaro is leaning against Georgijevic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Zigaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zigaro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Georgijevic up against the ropes. Zigaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Georgijevic backwards. A nice left hand lands by Zigaro.
#T3# Zigaro misses with a punch to the body.
Zigaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zigaro lands a right hand. Zigaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zigaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zigaro misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Zigaro fails to land. Zigaro misses with some punches.
Georgijevic prevents a body shot from Zigaro. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Zigaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Zigaro lands a body punch. Zigaro lands a body punch. Nice body punch from Zigaro - that landed with a thud.
Zigaro scores with an uppercut up the middle. Zigaro trying to control the position but instead, Georgijevic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zigaro into the ropes. A short uppercut from Zigaro. Zigaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zigaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4# Georgijevic throws a head punch that misses. Georgijevic throws a punch but it's blocked by Zigaro. Georgijevic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zigaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Georgijevic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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! Zigaro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Zigaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Zigaro working some nice short punches in the clinch. Zigaro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Zigaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Georgijevic controls his hands.
Zigaro blocks an uppercut.
Zigaro just leaning against Georgijevic, taking a breather. A short right hand to the side of the head by Zigaro. Georgijevic working aggressively here.
Zigaro works on Georgijevic's body with a couple of short punches. Zigaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Zigaro - that landed with a thud.
Zigaro tries to throw a body punch but Georgijevic avoids it by throwing Zigaro back against the ropes. Zigaro scores with a shot to the side of Georgijevic's head. Zigaro lands a nice uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Zigaro clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Drago Georgijevic's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4# Georgijevic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A swing and a miss from Georgijevic. Zigaro misses with a body shot.
Georgijevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zigaro.
Zigaro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Zigaro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Georgijevic misses with a right hand and Georgijevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Georgijevic is rocked! Georgijevic misses with a hook
and Zigaro counters with an outside leg kick.
Georgijevic is still on wobbly legs! Can Zigaro finish him?#KD# Zigaro lands a big head kick that sends Georgijevic tumbling to the mat! Zigaro takes a step backwards and waves Georgijevic back to his feet - he wants the finish! 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! Zigaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Georgijevic. Georgijevic misses with a hook
and Zigaro counters with a huge left! Georgijevic is in big trouble! He's backing up but Zigaro isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Georgijevic from any more damage. A dominating finish by Zigaro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tristan Zigaro! Tristan Zigaro retains his light heavyweight title! A very excited looking Tristan Zigaro rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
NYF 83: Belmiro vs Deiveredo
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1# Thud! ouch! good body kick from Georgijevic - that will leave a mark!
Georgijevic connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Vinicius Tonioli has been cut. Tonioli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Georgijevic moves away. A jab from Tonioli misses. Georgijevic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonioli. Georgijevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Tonioli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Georgijevic to score with a decent uppercut. Nice body kick from Georgijevic. Georgijevic scores with a nice head shot. Georgijevic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Georgijevic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tonioli slips under a jab from Georgijevic. Tonioli looks like he wants to counter punch here. Tonioli ducks under a wild hook from Georgijevic. Georgijevic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Tonioli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Georgijevic.#T1# Georgijevic misses with an uppercut. Tonioli moves forwards but Georgijevic connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#That has opened up Vinicius Tonioli's cut even more. Drago Georgijevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Georgijevic misses with a looping left.#KD2# Tonioli lands a big head kick that sends Georgijevic tumbling to the mat! Tonioli takes a step backwards and waves Georgijevic back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Drago Georgijevic has been cut. A lazy left from Georgijevic finds it's target. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tonioli is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Georgijevic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2# Tonioli closes the distance and clinches. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Georgijevic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Georgijevic blocks an uppercut.
Georgijevic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tonioli blocks an uppercut.
Georgijevic digs a right hand into Tonioli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tonioli's gas tank. Georgijevic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2# Georgijevic lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2# Tonioli manages to break the clinch.
Georgijevic slips a straight right by Tonioli. Georgijevic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Tonioli slips under a jab.#KD# Georgijevic cracks Tonioli with a big right hand and Tonioli goes down!#ROC#Tonioli is rocked! Tonioli looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonioli, not yet. #SUB2# Tonioli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tonioli looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Georgijevic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Tonioli pulls Georgijevic in close to his closed guard and prevents Georgijevic from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3# Georgijevic won't allow Tonioli to sweep him here. Georgijevic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonioli is keeping the position for now. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Tonioli working a defensive guard but Georgijevic manages to pass into side control anyway.
Georgijevic moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Tonioli is looking for a sweep. Georgijevic remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Tonioli struggling a bit here. Georgijevic tries to advance to mount but can't. Tonioli is not content to let Georgijevic control the position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Georgijevic takes a swing at Tonioli's ribcage but misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Georgijevic dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Tonioli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#The cut above Vinicius Tonioli's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Georgijevic looks to land a right hand but Tonioli moved out of range. Tonioli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Georgijevic finds it's way round the side to connect with Tonioli's head. Tonioli slips under a jab. Tonioli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Georgijevic manages to avoid it. Georgijevic throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonioli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tonioli drops his hands momentarily and Georgijevic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Tonioli on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Georgijevic scores with a spinning back kick! Georgijevic misses with a looping left. Georgijevic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Tonioli misses the jab. Tonioli misses the jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice uppercut there from Georgijevic.#CUT#Vinicius Tonioli's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Georgijevic connects with a single shot there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vinicius Tonioli's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Drago Georgijevic! Drago Georgijevic thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NYF 79: Belmiro vs Van Elburg
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1# Nice straight punches there by Georgijevic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Georgijevic.#CUT2#It looks like Vinicius Tonioli has been cut. Tonioli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tonioli ducks under a wild hook from Georgijevic. Georgijevic misses with a left hand and Tonioli counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Drago Georgijevic has been cut. A looping hook to the body misses from Georgijevic. Tonioli does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL# Tonioli moves into the clinch. Tonioli misses with the head strike.
Georgijevic misses with a punch to the body.
Georgijevic scores with a hook to the body. Tonioli lands a left hand.
Georgijevic working aggressively here.
Tonioli pressing his opponent against the cage. Georgijevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonioli controls his hands.
Tonioli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Tonioli tries to throw a body punch but Georgijevic avoids it by throwing Tonioli back against the cage. Tonioli has a couple of punches blocked by Georgijevic.
Georgijevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Tonioli - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1# Tonioli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Georgijevic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Georgijevic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonioli misses with a short punch on the inside. Georgijevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Georgijevic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Georgijevic blocking some punches.
Georgijevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonioli uses good head movement to avoid it. Georgijevic misses with some punches.
Tonioli blocks an uppercut.
Georgijevic lands a nice uppercut. Georgijevic misses with some punches.
Tonioli misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Tonioli manages to break the clinch.
Georgijevic delivers a nice body kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Georgijevic. Tonioli does a little dance to reset his feet. Georgijevic throws a lazy right hand but Tonioli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2# Georgijevic throws the left hand but Tonioli avoids the punch easily. A swing and a miss from Georgijevic.#CL# Tonioli clinches up with Georgijevic and pushes him back against the cage. Georgijevic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Georgijevic fails to land. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Georgijevic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Georgijevic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short left from Georgijevic. Georgijevic blocking some punches.
Georgijevic presses Tonioli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Georgijevic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toniolis head. #BC# Tonioli breaks the clinch.
A jab from Tonioli misses. Georgijevic loads up on a big right hand but Tonioli slips the punch. Tonioli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Georgijevic throws out the jab. Georgijevic scores with a nice strike.#T3# Georgijevic misses with a left hand enabling Tonioli to counter with a crisp jab. Georgijevic misses with a shot to the body and Tonioli counters with a lovely straight right hand! Tonioli blocks a head kick by Georgijevic.
Georgijevic throws out a loose jab but Tonioli uses good head movement to avoid it. Tonioli ducks under a wild hook from Georgijevic. Tonioli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Georgijevic doesn't seem bothered though. Tonioli throws a good cross that connects.
#CL# Tonioli instigates a clinch. Tonioli blocking some punches.
Georgijevic misses with some punches.
Georgijevic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tonioli backwards. Georgijevic misses with a short punch on the inside. Tonioli lands a nice uppercut. 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!#BC# Tonioli manages to break the clinch.
Georgijevic looks to land a left hand but Tonioli moved out of range nicely. Tonioli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4# Tonioli ducks under a wild hook from Georgijevic. Tonioli dodges the punch combination from Georgijevic.
Georgijevic lands with a right hand. Georgijevic lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#Vinicius Tonioli's cut is getting worse. Tonioli staying out of range there. Georgijevic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonioli.
The fighters circling - Tonioli throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Tonioli misses with an uppercut
and Georgijevic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Tonioli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Tonioli looks to land a combination but Georgijevic avoids it well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Drago Georgijevic will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Jab by Georgijevic. Georgijevic 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. The fighters circling - Tonioli throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Georgijevic throws a lazy uppercut
and Tonioli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Tonioli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Georgijevic sees it coming and avoids it easily. Georgijevic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Georgijevic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Georgijevic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Tonioli throws a lazy head kick and Georgijevic counters with a stiff right hand. Tonioli wants to clinch but Georgijevic slips to the side and Georgijevic counters with a stiff right hand. Tonioli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drago Georgijevic seems to be getting the better of the standup. Georgijevic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tonioli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tonioli has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1# Georgijevic missing with a left hand there. Tonioli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Georgijevic misses with a double jab
and Tonioli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Tonioli missing with a left hand there. Georgijevic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Georgijevic scores with a hook. Georgijevic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonioli. Drago Georgijevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tonioli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A decent looking cross lands there for Tonioli. Georgijevic misses with a left hand #KD# and Tonioli counters with a crisp one two that drops Georgijevic! Tonioli thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Georgijevic to his feet! Georgijevic is in big trouble! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice defenses there by Tonioli. Georgijevic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tonioli swinging wildly here.
#T2# A decent looking cross lands there for Tonioli. Georgijevic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT2#Vinicius Tonioli's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Georgijevic connects with a single shot there. Tonioli takes a swing at Georgijevic's ribcage but misses. Georgijevic has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Georgijevic thows a left - swing and a miss! Georgijevic tries to land a body kick and Tonioli counters with a nice body shot. Georgijevic misses with a hook
and Tonioli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Georgijevic misses the body punch letting Tonioli counter with a right hand. Georgijevic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#Jeez, Vinicius Tonioli's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Tonioli throws out a loose jab but Georgijevic uses good head movement to avoid it. Georgijevic ducks under a wild hook from Tonioli.#T3# Georgijevic thows a left - swing and a miss! A big right from Georgijevic misses. #KD# Tonioli lands a left and a right that send Georgijevic crashing to the mat, dazed. Tonioli thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Tonioli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Georgijevic paws at him with a jab and circles away. Georgijevic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Georgijevic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Georgijevic looks to throw the jab but Tonioli is out of range. Tonioli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Georgijevic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Georgijevic throws a hook to the side of Tonioli's head but Tonioli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Tonioli throwing a counter right hand but Georgijevic manages to avoid it.#KD2# Oh, that's a big right hand from Georgijevic and Tonioli goes tumbling to the canvas! Georgijevic follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vinicius Tonioli's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Drago Georgijevic! Drago Georgijevic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 35
Date: Jul 17, 2024 |
#R1# Gurgel misses with a wild body shot. A jab from Georgijevic misses. Gurgel feinted with a counter takedown. Georgijevic throws a half hearted mid kick. Drago Georgijevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gurgel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Georgijevic. Gurgel tries to counter with a takedown but Georgijevic is quick to defend against it. Georgijevic throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Fabio Gurgel has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gurgel slips under a jab from Georgijevic. Georgijevic looks to land a left hand but Gurgel moved out of range nicely. Gurgel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Georgijevic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gurgel can pounce on him.
#T1# Gurgel misses the shot to the body. Gurgel moves out of range of the strikes. Gurgel is looking to counter the offense by Georgijevic and move into the clinch. Georgijevic lands with an uppercut that bounces Gurgel off the cage and back into range. Georgijevic lands with a hook. Gurgel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Georgijevic moves into range and connects with a jab. Gurgel gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Georgijevic gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drago Georgijevic! An out of breath Drago Georgijevic 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:
NYF 71: Lauzier vs White II
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1# Georgijevic throws out a powerful jab. Kramer slips a straight right by Georgijevic.#CL# Kramer has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Georgijevic. Georgijevic has a couple of punches blocked by Kramer.
Georgijevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kramer looking for a takedown. Georgijevic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kramer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Georgijevic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Georgijevic throws a hook but Kramer avoids it easily. Kramer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Georgijevic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Georgijevic wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kramer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Georgijevic is fending him off so far but Kramer persists. Nope, Georgijevic circles away and we're back to standing. A nice side step and Georgijevic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Georgijevic works Kramer's body with a nice hook.#T1# Georgijevic leaves Kramer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Kramer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kramer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Georgijevic avoids it really well and circles away. Georgijevic throws a body kick that misses. Kramer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Georgijevic pinned against the cage. Georgijevic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2# 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. Kramer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Georgijevic pinned against the cage. Georgijevic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Georgijevic throws a hook to the side of Kramer's head but Kramer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kramer misses with a takedown letting Georgijevic counter with a right hand. #T3##KD2# Georgijevic drops his shoulder and cracks Kramer with a huge uppercut! Kramer goes down! Can Georgijevic finish him?
#SUB# Kramer has his foot on Georgijevic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Georgijevic works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Kramer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Georgijevic is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Kramer is looking for a triangle here but Georgijevic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kramer prevents Georgijevic from improving position. Kramer is trying to improve his position. Kramer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Georgijevic off and has taken his back! Georgijevic trying to control the action but Kramer just sinks the hooks in. #T4##SUB# Kramer working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Kramer throws strikes from the back but Georgijevic rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Georgijevic. Georgijevic is controlling Kramer's posture. Kramer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kramer advances position into side control! Kramer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Georgijevic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB# Kramer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Georgijevic dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Georgijevic throws a hook but Kramer blocks it. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Kramer wants to clinch. Georgijevic thinks about the counter body kick. Georgijevic connects with a right hand. Kramer shakes it off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kramer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1# A decent looking body kick lands there for Georgijevic. Georgijevic throws a hook to the side of Kramer's head but Kramer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kramer tries for a takedown but Georgijevic circles away easily and Georgijevic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2# Georgijevic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Georgijevic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kramer backwards. Georgijevic digs a right hand into Kramer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kramer's gas tank. Kramer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Georgijevic pulls him back up using the underhooks. Georgijevic cracks Kramer with a nice body shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2# Georgijevic scores with a hook to the body. Good body shot from Georgijevic.
Kramer tries to pull guard but Georgijevic won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Georgijevic scores with an uppercut up the middle. Georgijevic pushes Kramer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Georgijevic scores with an uppercut up the middle. 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! Georgijevic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Georgijevic lands a body punch. Nice body punch from Georgijevic - that landed with a thud.
Georgijevic lands an uppercut. Georgijevic lands a hook that snaps the head of Kramer backwards. #ROC2#Kramer is rocked! Georgijevic is working Kramer over against the cage. Georgijevic lands a left hand.
Oh Kramer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Georgijevic lands with a right to the head. A short uppercut from Georgijevic. Georgijevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Georgijevic lands a big right hand that drops Kramer! The killer instinct kicks in and Georgijevic finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Georgijevic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drago Georgijevic! A very excited looking Drago Georgijevic 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:
NYF Fight Night 31
Date: May 31, 2024 |
#R1# Georgijevic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Georgijevic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz. Georgijevic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cruz scores with a jab to the body. Georgijevic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cruz moves out of range as Georgijevic throws a body kick.
We've been told by Georgijevic's head coaches at Blacktalians MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Georgijevic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab. Cruz with a poor takedown and Georgijevic counters with a straight right hand. Cruz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cruz. Cruz throws a body shot but no joy. Cruz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Georgijevic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cruz digs a good body shot into Georgijevic's ribs. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Georgijevic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Georgijevic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz. Nice straight punches there by Cruz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cruz.#T1# Cruz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Cruz moves out of range of the body kick. Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Georgijevic is just out of range. No joy there for Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Georgijevic throws out the jab. Cruz lands a head shot. Georgijevic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz. Drago Georgijevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Cruz. Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Georgijevic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Georgijevic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cruz slips a jab from Georgijevic. Some wild striking there from Cruz.
A punch combination from Cruz misses. It looked like Georgijevic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Cruz connects with a jab. Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Georgijevic is just out of range.#T2# Cruz digs a good body shot into Georgijevic's ribs. Cruz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Georgijevic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Good shot there by Cruz. Jab, jab by Cruz - just one landing. Georgijevic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Georgijevic.
Cruz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2# Cruz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Georgijevic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Georgijevic pulls Cruz in close to his closed guard and prevents Cruz from doing any damage or advancing position. Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Georgijevic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground. Georgijevic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3# Georgijevic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cruz trying to control but Georgijevic is working from the bottom. Cruz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Georgijevic is pulling down on Cruz's head. It's preventing any offense from Cruz, at least for the moment.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Georgijevic moves away. Georgijevic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cruz avoids it. Cruz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Georgijevic sprawls well. Georgijevic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.#T4##TD2# Cruz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cruz showed some decent athleticism there. Georgijevic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz. #SUB2# Georgijevic is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Georgijevic has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Cruz stalling. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Cruz dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Georgijevic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Georgijevic. Nice defenses there by Cruz. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Georgijevic. Cruz shrugs it off though. Cruz slips a straight right by Georgijevic. Georgijevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Georgijevic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Georgijevic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz. Georgijevic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Georgijevic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz. Cruz tries to clinch but fails miserably and Georgijevic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cruz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt and Georgijevic counters with a nice body kick. Cruz misses with a takedown and Georgijevic scores with a counter punch that sends Cruz to the canvas! Georgijevic smells blood - he's punishing Cruz with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cruz has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drago Georgijevic! A victorious Drago Georgijevic 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:
NYF 66: Tijhoff vs Field
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1# Georgijevic tests Chase's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Danny Chase has been cut. Georgijevic moves away from the strike by Chase. Georgijevic misses with a body kick. Good exchange - Chase coming out on top. Chase pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A nice side step and Georgijevic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Georgijevic jabbing away but nothing is landing. A shot to the liver by Chase. Beautiful body shot. Chase definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Chase works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Chase lands with an uppercut that bounces Georgijevic off the cage and back into range. Chase throws a lazy right hand but Georgijevic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Danny Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Georgijevic misses with a hook. Chase ducked under it nicely. Chase waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Georgijevic. Chase misses with a hook
and Georgijevic counters with a straight right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Georgijevic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Chase throws a hook to the side of Georgijevic's head but Georgijevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Georgijevic defending well as Chase loads up on a big left hand. Georgijevic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chase lands with a right hand. Georgijevic scores with a kick to the body.
#T1# A slow jab from Georgijevic misses its intended target. Chase uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Georgijevic. Chase is looking to counter with head kicks. Chase has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Georgijevic. Chase scores with a jab to the head.
Georgijevic misses the jab. Georgijevic missing with a left hand there. Chase was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Chase looks to throw the jab but Georgijevic is out of range. Chase is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Chase defending well as Georgijevic loads up on a big left hand. Georgijevic throws a poor cross that misses
and Chase counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Chase misses with a left hand and Georgijevic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Chase dodges the punch combination from Georgijevic.
Georgijevic scores with a nice right hand.
Georgijevic jabbing away but nothing is landing. Georgijevic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Georgijevic defending well as Chase loads up on a big left hand. #T2# Georgijevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Georgijevic misses with an uppercut
and Chase counters with a nice uppercut. Georgijevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chase.
Georgijevic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Georgijevic moves out of range as Chase strikes. Georgijevic looks like he wants to counter punch here. Georgijevic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Chase misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Georgijevic.
Georgijevic misses with a hook. Georgijevic misses with a left hand and Chase counters with a nice uppercut. Georgijevic thows a body kick. Chase tries to catch it but that hurt him. Jab from Georgijevic. Chase throws a body punch but Georgijevic moves out of range. A big left from Georgijevic misses. Chase dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Georgijevic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chase throws out the jab. Georgijevic throws a counter combo. Georgijevic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3# Chase misses with a looping right. Chase lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Georgijevic misses with a kick to the body and Chase counters with a head kick. That will keep Georgijevic thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Georgijevic is pawing at Chase, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Chase's nose. Chase is badly hurt! Georgijevic pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Chase tries desperately to hold on but Georgijevic is relentless in his assault! As Chase receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Georgijevic away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drago Georgijevic! A victorious Drago Georgijevic 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:
RFC I
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1# Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive. Georgijevic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Westen throws out the jab. Georgijevic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Westen. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Georgijevic walks into a stiff left hand from Westen. Westen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Georgijevic counters with a straight right hand.#T1# The fighters circle momentarily. Georgijevic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Westen looks to land a left hand but Georgijevic moved out of range nicely. Westen looks to land a left hand but Georgijevic moved out of range nicely. A little jabbing left from Georgijevic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Westen misses with an uppercut. Georgijevic saw that one coming.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Georgijevic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Westen. Georgijevic misses with a hook. Georgijevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Westen. Westen throwing a counter right hand but Georgijevic manages to avoid it. Westen missing with a left hand there. Georgijevic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Georgijevic throws out a counter right but Westen avoids it with no problem.#T3# Westen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. An attempted straight right counter from Westen misses the target. Westen takes one to the chin there. Georgijevic misses with a hook. Westen throwing a counter right hand but Georgijevic manages to avoid it. Westen misses with a straight right. A little jabbing left from Georgijevic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Westen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Georgijevic to counter with a crisp jab. Georgijevic avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Georgijevic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Westen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Georgijevic slips a straight right by Westen. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Georgijevic dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# A big right from Georgijevic misses. Westen is looking to counter punch. Westen throws a hook but Georgijevic blocks it. A little jabbing left from Georgijevic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Georgijevic staying out of range there. Georgijevic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Georgijevic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Westen. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Georgijevic throws out a powerful jab.#T1# Westen misses with an uppercut. Georgijevic saw that one coming. Westen slips a jab from Georgijevic. Westen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Georgijevic. Georgijevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Westen. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Georgijevic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Georgijevic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The fighters circling - Westen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Georgijevic throws a hook to the side of Westen's head but Westen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Westen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3# Georgijevic throws a lazy right hand but Westen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Westen misses the target. Georgijevic misses with a hook. Westen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Westen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Westen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Georgijevic sees it coming and avoids it easily.#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. Westen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Westen misses with an uppercut
and Georgijevic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Georgijevic throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A big right from Georgijevic misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Georgijevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3# Georgijevic throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Georgijevic has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Westen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Georgijevic. Westen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Georgijevic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Westen. Drago Georgijevic seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Georgijevic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Georgijevic throws the left hand but Westen avoids the punch easily.#T1# A telegraphed right hand from Georgijevic misses the target. Westen ducks under a wild hook from Georgijevic. Georgijevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Westen. Georgijevic misses with a looping left.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Westen misses with a looping left. Georgijevic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Westen. Georgijevic slips under a jab. And Georgijevic tries to counter it with a takedown but Westen pushes his down on his head and steps out. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Westen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Georgijevic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Westen. Georgijevic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3# A big left from Georgijevic misses. Westen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Nice jab there from Georgijevic. Westen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2# and Georgijevic counters with a shoot takedown. Westen fights it but they end up in guard. Westen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4# Georgijevic controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Georgijevic is continuing to stall. Georgijevic preventing the sweep. Georgijevic wants to get up but he can't break Westen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Westen looking to control.
Georgijevic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Westen swivels though and keeps the full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Westen wants to sweep here but Georgijevic controlling him for the moment. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Braun Westen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Westen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Westen misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight! Drago Georgijevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Georgijevic 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drago Georgijevic! |
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