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Event:
HRL4: Jackson vs Hasty
Date: Jul 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Dellorusso closes the distance but Trainer moves to the side
and Trainer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Trainer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dellorusso doesn't seem bothered though.
Trainer scores with a hook.
Dellorusso tries to clinch
and Trainer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dellorusso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trainer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dellorusso tries to clinch
and Trainer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trainer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Trainer cracks a nice hook into Dellorusso's ribs.#T1#
Trainer lands with a cross.
Dellorusso fails with the takedown
enabling Trainer to counter with a crisp jab.
Dellorusso tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Trainer counters with a nice body shot.
Trainer scores with a decent looking hook.
Dellorusso tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Trainer counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Dellorusso is rocked!#T2#
Trainer digs a good hook to Dellorusso's body.
Dellorusso looks winded!
Dellorusso throws a lazy head kick
and Trainer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dellorusso is still on wobbly legs! Can Trainer finish him?
Dellorusso shoots and misses
and Trainer counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boxing Trainer!
Brendan Dellorusso spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn. Just wanna think my teammates. Also my opponent. This is a major growing experience in my career and I hope to meet you again.'. |
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Event:
TOF 17
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Prilla connects with a right hand. Dellorusso shakes it off.
Prilla lands a nice looking body shot.
Dellorusso tries for a takedown but Prilla circles away easily
and Prilla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prilla lands an overhand right.
Prilla scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Prilla lands with a cross.
Dellorusso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Prilla counters with a stiff right hand.
Dellorusso drops his hands momentarily and Prilla takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Prilla throws a shot to the body.
Prilla pounces like a tiger and cracks Dellorusso with a vicious hook! Dellorusso is down but not out! Prilla follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lane Prilla!
Brendan Dellorusso spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn. Just wanna think my teammates. Also my opponent. This is a major growing experience in my career and I hope to meet you again.'. |
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Event:
TOF 14
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Shchusev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Brendan Dellorusso has been cut.
Shchusev lands a head shot.
A jab lands there for Shchusev.
Shchusev connects with a single shot there.
Shchusev connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL#
Dellorusso gets a clinch.
Dellorusso drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Dellorusso turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dellorusso throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dellorusso is looking to take a break and control but Shchusev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shchusev misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Dellorusso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shchusev keeps working. #T1#
Shchusev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dellorusso off and has taken his back!
Shchusev lands with a hammerfist to the side of Dellorusso's head.
Shchusev is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Shchusev is landing with strikes from the back.
Shchusev is punishing Dellorusso with some ground and pound. #ROC2#Dellorusso is rocked!
Shchusev is loading up with his shots from the back and Dellorusso is in big trouble! Dellorusso taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Iurie Shchusev!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Iurie Shchusev made sure he mentioned Furnace Performance 🔥, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Brendan Dellorusso had this to say: 'Damn. Just wanna think my teammates. Also my opponent. This is a major growing experience in my career and I hope to meet you again.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2023 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dellorusso.
Dellorusso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ganbat is looking to slow Dellorusso down with leg kicks.
Ganbat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dellorusso. Dellorusso circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
Dellorusso scores with a takedown into Ganbat's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dellorusso would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ganbat can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ganbat trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ganbat wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Dellorusso working some strikes from top position.
Ganbat working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Ganbat is looking for a triangle but Dellorusso pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Ganbat is looking for a triangle but Dellorusso pushes his legs off easily.
Dellorusso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dellorusso wants to get up but he can't break Ganbat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ganbat has eaten all the pies!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Dellorusso darts in and clinches Ganbat up against the cage.
Ganbat is struggling to control the position.
Dellorusso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ganbat pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Dellorusso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dellorusso doesn't manage to clinch there - Ganbat circles away.
#TD#
Dellorusso shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ganbat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dellorusso is breathing heavily.
Dellorusso looking to sit in guard and control but Ganbat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ganbat is fighting to break Dellorusso's control of his arms but Dellorusso is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Ganbat lands a couple of elbows.
Ganbat looking to pass the guard.
Ganbat throws a strike but Dellorusso rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dellorusso trying to control but Ganbat is working from the bottom.
Dellorusso forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Dellorusso is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Ganbat is not content to let Dellorusso control the position.
Dellorusso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dellorusso wants to pass to mount but Ganbat is defending the position.
Ganbat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dellorusso is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Dellorusso dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ganbat throws a series of punches but Dellorusso avoids them all with ease.
Ganbat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dellorusso fails with the takedown.
Dellorusso moves away from the strike by Ganbat. #CL2#
Ganbat clinches up against the cage.
Ganbat blocks a body shot from Dellorusso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dellorusso has Ganbat pressed against the cage, preventing Ganbat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Dellorusso decides to pull guard.
Dellorusso wants to get back to his feet but Ganbat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ganbat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Ganbat trying to control but Dellorusso is working from the bottom.
Ganbat throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ganbat wants to control from the top but Dellorusso keeps moving.
Ganbat working some strikes from top position.
Ganbat throws a big elbow that misses.
Dellorusso controlling Ganbat's posture.
Dellorusso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dellorusso wants to get back to his feet but Ganbat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ganbat with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dellorusso wants to clinch but Ganbat slips to the side
and Ganbat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dellorusso fails with the takedown.
A jab lands there for Ganbat.
Brendan Dellorusso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dellorusso throws a body punch but Ganbat moves out of range.
Dellorusso has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ganbat lands a jab to the head.
#T3#
Ganbat misses with an uppercut. Dellorusso saw that one coming.
Dellorusso closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ganbat circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Dellorusso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dellorusso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ganbat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Ganbat - just one landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ganbat.
We've been told by Dellorusso's head coaches at Cozad MMA New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A bit of stalling here from Dellorusso.
Dellorusso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ganbat stops a takedown attempt from Dellorusso.
Ganbat has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Ganbat has Dellorusso pressed against the cage.
Ganbat stalling the fight.
Ganbat continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Dellorusso tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ganbat smiles and moves away.
Ganbat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ganbat goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dellorusso tries to close the distance and clinch but Ganbat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ganbat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuho Ganbat 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#
Dellorusso gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ganbat.
Ganbat scores with a decent looking hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dellorusso or perhaps it was just good defense by Ganbat, which made it look bad.
Ganbat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dellorusso fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Ganbat was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dellorusso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ganbat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganbat pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dellorusso back to the cage. Ganbat follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ganbat lunges at Dellorusso with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dellorusso's hand.
Ganbat loads up on a big right hand but Dellorusso slips the punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ganbat lands a head shot.#T1#
Dellorusso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dellorusso tries to clinch up.
A big left from Ganbat misses.
Ganbat wants to clinch up but Dellorusso keeps it at a distance.
Ganbat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Dellorusso shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ganbat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ganbat 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.#T2##SUB#
Dellorusso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dellorusso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dellorusso looking to pass the guard.
Ganbat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dellorusso advances to half guard.
Brendan Dellorusso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Dellorusso there.
Ganbat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dellorusso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dellorusso in particular looking to stall.
Ganbat is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Dellorusso is trying to control the action in half guard but Ganbat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ganbat striking from half guard on the bottom.
Dellorusso working the head and body with strikes.
Ganbat has hold of Dellorusso's hands but Dellorusso slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dellorusso has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dellorusso wants to control the pace but Ganbat is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Dellorusso is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ganbat can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ganbat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dellorusso tries to control but Ganbat wriggling away.
Ganbat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dellorusso controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dellorusso looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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 Brendan Dellorusso.
I think Dellorusso has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendan Dellorusso! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Roberts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Roberts lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body kick from Roberts.
Roberts lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Roberts plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Dellorusso takes the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dellorusso.
Roberts is pressed up against the cage. Dellorusso has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Roberts down to the mat. Roberts avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roberts.#CL2#
Dellorusso closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dellorusso tries for a takedown but Roberts manages to get underhooks.
Roberts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dellorusso has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Dellorusso wants the takedown. Roberts is fighting it off but Dellorusso persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Roberts's guard against the cage.#T1#
Dellorusso stopping the sweep attempt from Roberts.#SUB#
Roberts working for a triangle but Dellorusso defends it easily.
Dellorusso throws a big elbow that misses.
Dellorusso landing with the ground and pound.
Roberts looking to control but Dellorusso passes into half guard.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dellorusso scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Roberts wants to control but Dellorusso is keeping busy.
Dellorusso moves into full mount! Roberts won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dellorusso lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Dellorusso wants to finish this one by submission but Roberts is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dellorusso.
Dellorusso is landing with some decent strikes but Roberts is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dellorusso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roberts is squirming around, avoiding Dellorusso's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Dellorusso connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dellorusso controlling his opponent.
Roberts is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Dellorusso wants to finish this one by submission but Roberts is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dellorusso. #SUB2#
Dellorusso is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Roberts has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Roberts is desperately trying to improve his position but Dellorusso has a good base and remains in mount.#T4##SUB2#
Dellorusso is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Roberts is surviving well by controlling Dellorusso's body position as best he can.
Dellorusso postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Roberts badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Dellorusso around the waist but Dellorusso pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Dellorusso is the winner by TKO! Dellorusso jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brendan Dellorusso! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Dellorusso shoots for a takedown but Scirea saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Scirea connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheers as Scirea lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dellorusso doesn't seem phased though.
Gaetano Scirea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scirea cracks Dellorusso with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dellorusso throws a right hand that misses
and Scirea counters with a nice uppercut.
Scirea works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scirea lands a nice hook to Dellorusso's body. Dellorusso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scirea scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Scirea is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Scirea feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dellorussos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Scirea feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dellorussos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dellorusso takes one on the button.
Scirea with a jab.
Scirea connects with a nice looking jab.
Scirea connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dellorusso tries to clinch but Scirea moves away
and Scirea counters with a three punch combo that has Dellorusso backing up. Dellorusso nods at Scirea to acknowledge the strikes.#T1##TD#
Dellorusso shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Scirea is trying to defend but Dellorusso finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Dellorusso is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Scirea is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brendan Dellorusso! |
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