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Event:
NYF 61 Donal vs Vogels
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Melfighi misses with a few strikes there.
Valero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Valero misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Melfighi drives through and clinches with Valero against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Valero has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC2#
Melfighi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Melfighi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valero moves away.
Melfighi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Melfighi lands with a nice body punch.
Melfighi avoids the head kick by Valero.
Valero is breathing heavily.
Valero throws a head kick but Melfighi moves out of range.
Edwin Valero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Melfighi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Melfighi.
Melfighi delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Melfighi has closed the distance and engaged Valero in a clinch.
Melfighi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Melfighi lands a shot to the body.
Melfighi lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Nice body punch from Melfighi - that landed with a thud.
Melfighi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Melfighi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Melfighi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short left from Melfighi.
Melfighi lands a shoulder strike.
Melfighi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Valero seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Melfighi can turn it around.
Melfighi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Melfighi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valero throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Melfighi counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Valero down! Melfighi is looking to finish but Valero is intelligently defending himself. #ROC2#Valero is rocked!#T2#
Melfighi wanted to stand there but Valero had control of the position.
Oh Valero is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Melfighi gets to his feet. Valero looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Melfighi lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frontino Melfighi!
Frontino Melfighi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
MMAH 111
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Friberg has Melfighi up against the cage in a clinch.
Friberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Friberg stalling.
Melfighi tries to break the clinch but Friberg is controlling the position. #BC#
Melfighi breaks the clinch.
Melfighi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Melfighi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Friberg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Melfighi.
Friberg lands a nice hook to Melfighi's body. Melfighi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Melfighi has managed to clinch.
Melfighi lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Friberg.
Friberg scores with a shot to the side of Melfighi's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Melfighi.
Friberg lands with a right to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Melfighi.
Friberg is stalling here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melfighi trying to control the position but instead, Friberg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Melfighi into the cage.#T1#
Melfighi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Friberg.#BC#
Melfighi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Melfighi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Melfighi.
Friberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Friberg lands with a nice body punch.
Melfighi tries to clinch
and Melfighi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friberg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Melfighi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Friberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Friberg lands with a hook. Melfighi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Friberg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Melfighi under the eye.
Friberg is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Melfighi throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Melfighi does no damage.
Friberg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Melfighi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Friberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Melfighi.
Waldemar Friberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Melfighi.
Friberg connects with a body shot that sends Melfighi's belly button to the back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Friberg.
Melfighi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Friberg lands a jab to the head.
Friberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Melfighi is just out of range.
Friberg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Melfighi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Melfighi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3#
Friberg stalls.
Friberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Melfighi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melfighi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Friberg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Friberg.
Melfighi tries to work over Friberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Friberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Melfighi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Friberg lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Melfighi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Friberg.
Friberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Melfighi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Friberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Melfighi blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Friberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Friberg throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Friberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Melfighi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Melfighi. #BC#
Melfighi breaks the clinch.
Melfighi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Friberg jabs Melfighi right on the nose. Melfighi blinks but takes it well.
Melfighi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Melfighi takes one to the chin there.
Melfighi tries to clinch there but Friberg circles away.
A little jabbing left from Friberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Friberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Melfighi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Friberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Melfighi tries to clinch up.
A left lands for Friberg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Waldemar Friberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Friberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Melfighi's head.
Friberg scores with a sloppy right hand. Melfighi should have avoided that one.
Friberg lands with a right hand.
Friberg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Melfighi in his tracks.
Friberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#Melfighi is rocked!
Melfighi tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Friberg counter with a right hand.
Oh Melfighi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Melfighi is looking to clinch but Friberg is avoiding it.
Friberg throws a monster overhand right that drops Melfighi! Friberg follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waldemar Friberg! |
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Event:
MMAH 103
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Melfighi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fontolan.
Fontolan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Melfighi circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Melfighi clinches up with Fontolan and pushes him back against the cage.
Melfighi looking to slow down the pace here.
Fontolan tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Fontolan wants the takedown. Melfighi is fighting it off but Fontolan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Melfighi's guard against the cage.
Melfighi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fontolan manages to pass to side control.
Nice strikes from Fontolan there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melfighi is trying to stand back up but Fontolan is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fontolan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Fontolan slips a nice elbow through Melfighi's hands, connecting with Melfighi's forehead.
Melfighi wants to get back to his feet.
Fontolan is taking a breather. Melfighi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Melfighi wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fontolan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Melfighi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fontolan lands a nice short elbow.
Melfighi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fontolan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Melfighi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fontolan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Melfighi looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Melfighi moves to clinch but Fontolan breaks away
and Fontolan counters with a right hand to the body.
Melfighi scores with a leg kick.
Melfighi wants to clinch#TD#
and Fontolan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Melfighi won't be happy with that.
Fontolan working the ground and pound.
Fontolan lands some shots froms side control.
Melfighi seems a little lost for a moment, as Fontolan dominates the positioning.
Fontolan is putting a hurting on Melfighi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fontolan just content to control the position.
Fontolan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Fontolan happy to just control the position for now.
Fontolan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Melfighi down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fontolan lands a decent elbow from side control.
A lull in the action here as Fontolan stalls from top position.
Fontolan is putting a hurting on Melfighi here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melfighi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES2#
Melfighi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davide Fontolan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Melfighi misses with a head kick.
Fontolan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fontolan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Melfighi circles away quickly and effectively.
Fontolan looks to land a combination. Melfighi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Melfighi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fontolan.#TD#
Fontolan gets the takedown into side control.
Melfighi wants to get back to his feet but Fontolan is dominant here and he's now got Melfighi's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melfighi trying to get back to his feet but Fontolan is in full control for now.
Fontolan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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.
Fontolan connects with a big shot to the side of Melfighi's head.
#T1#
Melfighi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fontolan lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Melfighi.
Fontolan is landing with strikes. Melfighi can't take much more of this.
Fontolan is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB#
Fontolan looking for the choke but no joy.
Melfighi is trying to get back to his feet but Fontolan has full control of the position and if anything, Melfighi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fontolan scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Fontolan biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T2#
Melfighi is trying to stand back up.
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.
#T3#
Melfighi trying to get back to his feet but Fontolan is in full control for now.
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.
Fontolan connects with a big shot to the side of Melfighi's head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Melfighi is trying to get back to his feet but Fontolan has full control of the position and if anything, Melfighi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fontolan throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Melfighi!
Melfighi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fontolan lands punches and elbows.
Fontolan keeps control of the position easily here as Melfighi tries to buck him off.
Fontolan is landing with strikes. Melfighi can't take much more of this.
Fontolan scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davide Fontolan dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Melfighi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fontolan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Melfighi swings for the body but Fontolan moves out of range.
Fontolan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Melfighi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Melfighi is looking to clinch.
Davide Fontolan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fontolan keeps the fight on the outside.
Fontolan attempts a counter takedown but Melfighi avoids it well and moves away.
Melfighi swinging wildly here.
Melfighi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fontolan or perhaps it was just good defense by Melfighi, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontolan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fontolan counters with a two punch combo.
Melfighi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Melfighi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Melfighi wants to clinch but Fontolan slips to the side
and Fontolan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fontolan tries to bum rush Melfighi with a series of wild strikes but Melfighi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Melfighi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Melfighi wants to clinch
and Fontolan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Melfighi moves in looking to clinch but Fontolan pushes him off.
Fontolan works over Melfighi's head and body with a nice combination.
A head kick by Melfighi misses
and Fontolan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fontolan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fontolan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Melfighi tries to clinch up
enabling Fontolan to counter with a crisp jab.
Fontolan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Melfighi can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fontolan moves out of range of the body kick from Melfighi.
#T2##TD#
Fontolan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Melfighi was covering up waiting for the punch and Fontolan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Melfighi wants to stand and escape but Fontolan is having none of it.
Fontolan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fontolan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fontolan'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.#T3#
Melfighi wants to get back to his feet but Fontolan passes into half guard.
Melfighi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fontolan is taking a breather. Melfighi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Melfighi is trying to stand.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fontolan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Melfighi tries to kick Fontolan off in order to stand up. Fontolan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Fontolan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fontolan working the ground and pound from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Melfighi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Melfighi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here as Fontolan stalls from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davide Fontolan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fontolan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davide Fontolan! |
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Event:
MMAH 94
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Melfighi forces Equilibrium back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Melfighi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Melfighi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Equilibrium.
Equilibrium has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Melfighi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Melfighi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Melfighi.
Equilibrium tries for a takedown but Melfighi manages to get underhooks.
Melfighi leaning against his opponent.
Equilibrium wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Equilibrium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melfighi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Melfighi scores with a hook to the body.
Melfighi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Equilibrium takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Pedro Equilibrium has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Melfighi.
Melfighi works on Equilibrium's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Melfighi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melfighi avoiding damage.
Melfighi presses Equilibrium against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Equilibrium is breathing heavily.
Melfighi lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Nice body punch from Melfighi - that landed with a thud.
Melfighi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Melfighi lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Melfighi.
Still in the clinch, Melfighi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Melfighi cracks Equilibrium with a nice body shot.
Melfighi lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from Melfighi - that landed with a thud.
Melfighi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Melfighi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Equilibrium backwards.
Melfighi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Melfighi stalls.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melfighi scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Melfighi lands a right hand.
Melfighi is struggling to control the position.
Equilibrium tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Melfighi smiles and moves away.
A head kick by Melfighi - that's a beauty! Equilibrium is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Melfighi can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frontino Melfighi!
Frontino Melfighi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ALLSTAR KT: Kerr Vs Guerra
Date: Oct 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Melfighi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skenojabitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Melfighi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skenojabitch can pounce on him.
Skenojabitch scores with a jab.
Melfighi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Melfighi closes the distance and pushes Skenojabitch back into the ropes.
Skenojabitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Melfighi has Skenojabitch pressed against the ropes, preventing Skenojabitch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Melfighi presses Skenojabitch against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skenojabitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Melfighi gets through Skenojabitch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Melfighi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Melfighi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skenojabitch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skenojabitch is trying to break the clinch but Melfighi is controlling him.
Melfighi lands a left hand.
Melfighi misses with an elbow strike.
Melfighi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skenojabitch backwards.
Skenojabitch has had enough of the clinch but Melfighi keeps him there for the moment.
Melfighi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Melfighi swings wildly with an uppercut but Skenojabitch uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Melfighi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skenojabitch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Melfighi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Melfighi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Skenojabitch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Skenojabitch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Melfighi digs a right hand into Skenojabitch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skenojabitch's gas tank.
Skenojabitch tries a body shot but Melfighi blocks it.
Skenojabitch scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Melfighi.
Skenojabitch tries to break the clinch but Melfighi is controlling the position.
Melfighi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Skenojabitch trying to stall but Melfighi improves his position.
Melfighi trying to control the position but instead, Skenojabitch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Melfighi into the ropes.
Melfighi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skenojabitch backwards.
Skenojabitch misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Melfighi lands a damaging elbow.
Melfighi lands with a short shot to the head.
Melfighi has Skenojabitch pressed against the ropes, preventing Skenojabitch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Skenojabitch is trying to push Melfighi away but Melfighi has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Skenojabitch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Melfighi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Skenojabitch's face.
Melfighi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skenojabitch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Melfighi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Skenojabitch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Skenojabitch blocks the elbow strike.
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!
Good body shot from Melfighi.
Our sources have told us that Skenojabitch has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Melfighi misses with some punches.
Melfighi prevents a body shot from Skenojabitch.
Melfighi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skenojabitch backwards.
Skenojabitch crunches a lovely knee into Melfighi's ribcage.
Skenojabitch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Melfighi wants to stall.
Melfighi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skenojabitch's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frontino Melfighi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Skenojabitch throws a leg kick which misses Melfighi's front leg but catches the back leg as Melfighi tries to avoid it.
Skenojabitch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Melfighi misses with a leg kick
and Skenojabitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Melfighi wants to clinch but Skenojabitch slips to the side
letting Skenojabitch counter with a right hand.
Melfighi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skenojabitch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Melfighi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Skenojabitch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Skenojabitch finds it's target.
Melfighi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Skenojabitch cracks Melfighi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Melfighi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Skenojabitch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melfighi is looking to clinch.
Skenojabitch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Melfighi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Skenojabitch paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Melfighi closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Melfighi misses with a punch on the inside.
Skenojabitch scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Skenojabitch manages to break the clinch.
Melfighi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Melfighi moves to clinch but Skenojabitch breaks away
and Skenojabitch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Melfighi looks to clinch
and Skenojabitch counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Skenojabitch gets tackled into the ropes by Melfighi. Melfighi maintains the clinch.
Skenojabitch lands a nice shot to the body.
Skenojabitch has had enough of the clinch but Melfighi keeps him there for the moment.
Melfighi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skenojabitch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Skenojabitch being controlled against the ropes.
Skenojabitch wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Skenojabitch managing to block the knees to the body from Melfighi.
Melfighi keeps control of Skenojabitch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Skenojabitch is trying to force a seperation but Melfighi has the dominant position.#BC#
Skenojabitch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melfighi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Melfighi tries to clinch there but Skenojabitch circles away.
Melfighi wants to clinch but Skenojabitch slips to the side
and Skenojabitch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skenojabitch works Melfighi's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Melfighi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Skenojabitch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Melfighi backwards.
Skenojabitch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Melfighi is breathing heavily.
Melfighi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Skenojabitch's efforts to push away.
Skenojabitch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Skenojabitch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Melfighi looks to land a body kick but Skenojabitch moved away.
Skenojabitch is looking for a counter combo.
Skenojabitch lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melfighi wants to clinch but Skenojabitch slips to the side
and Skenojabitch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dank Skenojabitch dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Skenojabitch lands a jab to Melfighi's midsection.
Skenojabitch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Melfighi can do to turn this around?
That kick from Skenojabitch tenderised Melfighi's leg. Melfighi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Melfighi throws a low kick, looking for Skenojabitch's leg but Skenojabitch calmly moves out of range.
Dank Skenojabitch is winning the standup battle so far.
Skenojabitch lands a nice shot to the body.
Melfighi walks into a left hand.
Skenojabitch scores with a hook to the body. Melfighi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frontino Melfighi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melfighi closes the distance but Skenojabitch moves to the side
and Skenojabitch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skenojabitch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Skenojabitch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Melfighi closes the distance but Skenojabitch moves to the side
and Skenojabitch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Melfighi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skenojabitch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Melfighi doesn't seem bothered though. #T1##CL2#
Melfighi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Melfighi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Skenojabitch's efforts to push away.
Melfighi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Melfighi lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Skenojabitch.
Melfighi swings wildly with an uppercut but Skenojabitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melfighi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Skenojabitch's efforts to push away.
Melfighi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Skenojabitch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Melfighi fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Skenojabitch gets tackled into the ropes by Melfighi. Melfighi maintains the clinch.
Melfighi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Skenojabitch tries to break the clinch but Melfighi is controlling the position. #T2#
Melfighi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Melfighi swings wildly with an uppercut but Skenojabitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Melfighi fails to land.
Skenojabitch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Frontino Melfighi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skenojabitch takes a shot to the head.
Skenojabitch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Melfighi stalling in the clinch but Skenojabitch improves position.
Skenojabitch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Melfighi has him pressed against the ropes.
Skenojabitch wants to break free but Melfighi has control.
Melfighi tries to stall but Skenojabitch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skenojabitch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Melfighi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Melfighi.
Melfighi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skenojabitch blocks it with crossed arms.
Melfighi tries to throw a body punch but Skenojabitch avoids it by throwing Melfighi back against the ropes.
Skenojabitch lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dank Skenojabitch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Skenojabitch 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dank Skenojabitch!
Dank Skenojabitch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ALLSTAR KT: Neich Vs Joon
Date: Sep 28, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Melfighi drives through and clinches with Evans against the ropes.
Melfighi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Melfighi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans blocking some punches.
Melfighi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Melfighi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Melfighi controlling the action here for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Melfighi.
Melfighi lands a left hand.
Evans is trying to push Melfighi away but Melfighi has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Melfighi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melfighi lands with a light punch inside.
Melfighi scores with a shot to the side of Evans's head.
A short right from Melfighi.
Melfighi has Evans pressed against the ropes, preventing Evans from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Evans wants to break free but Melfighi has control.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Evans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Melfighi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Evans is keeping busy.
Melfighi just leaning against Evans, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Melfighi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Melfighi.
Melfighi looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.
Evans blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Melfighi.
Melfighi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Melfighi has him pressed against the ropes.
Melfighi lands a nice elbow.
Melfighi lands a right hand.
Melfighi stalling the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Evans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Melfighi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Melfighi struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
Evans tries to circle away but Melfighi has him pinned against the ropes.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Melfighi has him pressed against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Melfighi.
Melfighi dodges an elbow strike from Evans.
Melfighi leaning his opponent against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Melfighi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Evans just misses with a elbow thrown towards Melfighi's brow.
Melfighi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Melfighi swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Melfighi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frontino Melfighi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Melfighi clinches.
Melfighi lands an uppercut.
Melfighi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Evans's efforts to push away.
Frontino Melfighi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Melfighi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Evans working hard to break the clinch.
Melfighi prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.
Evans lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Melfighi misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Melfighi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Evans's brow.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Melfighi controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melfighi scores with a shoulder strike.
Melfighi misses with a body punch.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Melfighi has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Melfighi.
Melfighi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Melfighi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Evans up against the ropes.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Melfighi is controlling him.
Evans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Melfighi is looking to control Evans's arms but Evans gets an underhook and turns him. Now Melfighi has his back to the ropes.
Melfighi lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Evans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Melfighi stalling.
Nice body punch from Melfighi - that landed with a thud.
Melfighi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Evans is defending well for now.
Melfighi pushes Evans back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Evans can't break the clinch.
Melfighi lands with a right to the head.
Melfighi swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melfighi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Melfighi lands a nice shot to the body.
Melfighi taking a breather.
Melfighi taking a breather.
Melfighi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Evans up against the ropes.
Melfighi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melfighi is leaning against Evans and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Melfighi.
Melfighi tries to land knees in the clinch but Evans avoids the damage to the body.
Evans stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Melfighi lands a shot to the body.
Evans tries to land knees in the clinch but Melfighi avoids the damage to the body.
Melfighi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Melfighi struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frontino Melfighi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Melfighi.
Melfighi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Evans throws a right hand that Melfighi ducks under and follows up with a left that Melfighi also avoids with ease.
Melfighi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Melfighi takes the fight into the clinch.
Melfighi keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Melfighi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Melfighi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Melfighi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Melfighi lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melfighi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Melfighi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Melfighi tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Melfighi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Melfighi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Melfighi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Melfighi swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Melfighi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Melfighi on the inside.
Evans has had enough of the clinch but Melfighi keeps him there for the moment.
Melfighi misses with the head strike.
Melfighi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Melfighi lands an uppercut.
Melfighi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Evans's efforts to push away.
Evans is trying to break free.
Melfighi can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
#T2#
Melfighi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Evans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Melfighi pushes Evans back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Melfighi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Melfighi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Melfighi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Melfighi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans wants to break free but Melfighi has control.
Evans missing with knees to the body.
Evans is trying to break free.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Melfighi misses with a punch on the inside.
Flash Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frontino Melfighi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Evans has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frontino Melfighi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Melfighi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frontino Melfighi!
Frontino Melfighi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Melfighi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zhenji avoids the body shot from Melfighi.
#CL#
Zhenji gets tackled into the cage by Melfighi. Melfighi maintains the clinch.
Melfighi struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhenji controls his hands.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Zhenji has eaten all the pies!
Zhenji has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Melfighi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zhenji wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Melfighi has him pressed against the cage.
Melfighi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Melfighi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Melfighi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Melfighi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhenji backwards.
Zhenji wants to break free but Melfighi has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Melfighi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Melfighi throws an elbow but misses.
Melfighi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Melfighi.
Melfighi managing to block the knees to the body from Zhenji.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melfighi swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhenji uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Melfighi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Melfighi.
Melfighi tries a body shot but Zhenji blocks it.
Zhenji has had enough of the clinch but Melfighi keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Melfighi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhenji shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Melfighi sprawls well. Melfighi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zhenji gets slowly back to his feet.
Melfighi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Melfighi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zhenji has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Melfighi.#CL#
Melfighi clinches up against the cage.
Melfighi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhenji backwards.
Zhenji goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhenji wants to break the clinch but can't.
A body shot lands from Melfighi.
Zhenji changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Melfighi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Frontino Melfighi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Zhenji.#T2#
Zhenji tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Melfighi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Melfighi misses with a body shot.
Zhenji moves out of range of the body kick.
Zhenji shoots in looking for a takedown but Melfighi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zhenji's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Melfighi is looking to clinch but Zhenji is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Zhenji moves into the clinch.
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!
Zhenji is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Melfighi to keep the fight standing.
Zhenji is looking to control Melfighi's arms but Melfighi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zhenji has his back to the cage.
Zhenji holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Melfighi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zhenji backwards.
Zhenji is looking to take this one to the mat.
Melfighi misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Melfighi manages to break the clinch.
Zhenji shoots in for a takedown but Melfighi shows good takedown defense.
A nice inside leg kick there by Melfighi. That's going to slow Zhenji down. #T3##CL#
Melfighi clinches up with Zhenji and pushes him back against the cage.
Melfighi lands with a left to the head.
Melfighi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zhenji avoids it.#BC#
Melfighi manages to break the clinch.
Melfighi delivers a nice body kick.
Melfighi wants to clinch.
Zhenji drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Melfighi defends it well.#CL2#
Zhenji has closed the distance and engaged Melfighi in a clinch.
Melfighi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zhenji.
Melfighi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zhenji swings wildly with an uppercut but Melfighi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melfighi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Still in the clinch, Melfighi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Melfighi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhenji wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Melfighi breaks the clinch.
Frontino Melfighi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhenji tries to clinch there but Melfighi circles away.
Zhenji tries to clinch there but Melfighi circles away.
#CL2#
Melfighi gets tackled into the cage by Zhenji. Zhenji maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melfighi pushes Zhenji back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Melfighi. #BC#
Melfighi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Melfighi moves into the clinch successfully.
We've been informed that Zhenji has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zhenji can't get the takedown.
Melfighi lands a right hand.
Melfighi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frontino Melfighi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Melfighi throws a nice head kick!
#CL#
Melfighi moves into the clinch.
Melfighi lands a shoulder strike.
Melfighi prevents Zhenji from breaking the clinch.
Zhenji is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Melfighi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Melfighi is working Zhenji over against the cage.
Melfighi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhenji is looking to break free of the clinch but Melfighi has double underhooks.
Melfighi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Melfighi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick there by Melfighi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Melfighi.
Zhenji misses with a takedown attempt - Melfighi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Melfighi tries to clinch but Zhenji is having none of it.
Frontino Melfighi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melfighi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1##CL#
Zhenji tries to keep at a distance but Melfighi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Frontino Melfighi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Melfighi prevents the takedown attempt.
Frontino Melfighi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Zhenji.
Zhenji dodges an elbow strike from Melfighi.
Melfighi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Melfighi.
Melfighi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhenji can do to turn this around?#BC#
Melfighi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Melfighi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Melfighi sets himself, and Zhenji steps forward looking for the clinch! Melfighi avoids it this time.
Melfighi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Melfighi gets a clinch.
Zhenji is trying to pull guard but Melfighi has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Melfighi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Melfighi darts in and clinches Zhenji up against the cage.
Zhenji working aggressively here.
Zhenji has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Melfighi after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Melfighi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zhenji jumps guard but Melfighi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Melfighi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhenji lands a leg kick that knocks Melfighi off balance momentarily.
Zhenji shoots and misses
and Melfighi counters with a left and a right that stings Zhenji.
Melfighi wants to clinch.
Melfighi tries to clinch there but Zhenji circles away.
#CL2#
Melfighi gets tackled into the cage by Zhenji. Zhenji maintains the clinch.
Melfighi lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Melfighi.
Zhenji is breathing heavily.
Zhenji jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Melfighi walks away with a smile on his face. Zhenji gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Zhenji darts in and clinches Melfighi up against the cage.
Melfighi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhenji backwards. #T3#
Melfighi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zhenji.
Zhenji drops down looking for an ankle pick but Melfighi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Melfighi works Zhenji's body with a nice hook.
Melfighi is looking to clinch. #CL#
Melfighi gets a clinch. #BC#
Melfighi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhenji takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Melfighi circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Zhenji drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Melfighi follows Zhenji to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frontino Melfighi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Melfighi loads up on a big right hand but Bang slips the punch.
Bang is looking to counter the offense by Melfighi and move into the clinch.
Melfighi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bang avoids the body shot from Melfighi.
Melfighi misses with a looping right.
Melfighi scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Melfighi closes the distance and clinches.
Melfighi lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Bang manages to break the clinch.
Melfighi throws a head kick that misses
and Bang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Bang. Those never looked like landing.
Bang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Melfighi.
Nice jab there from Melfighi.
Melfighi tries to land a body kick
and Bang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melfighi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Melfighi throws a wild body kick that Bang sees coming a mile off.
Good standup being displayed there by Bang as he connects with a hook.
Bang scores with a hook.#T1#
Melfighi throws a sloppy head kick and Bang moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bang, as that shot connected.
Melfighi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bang lands a body shot.
Melfighi looks winded!
Melfighi throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Bang moves into the clinch.
Melfighi can't break the clinch.
Melfighi tries to land knees in the clinch but Bang avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Bang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bang throws out a powerful jab.
Bang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Melfighi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bang counters with a huge left! Melfighi is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bang isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Melfighi from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bang Bang! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1159 Round 2
Date: Aug 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Melfighi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Melfighi misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Morissette shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Morissette sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Melfighi defending well though.
Morissette takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melfighi wants to get back to his feet.
Morissette looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Melfighi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morissette.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melfighi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morissette thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Melfighi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Melfighi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Melfighi tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Melfighi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morissette scores with a couple of nice shots.
Melfighi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Melfighi tries to kick Morissette off in order to stand up. Morissette Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Morissette in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee asks Morissette politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Morissette prefers to stall for the moment though.
Morissette landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Melfighi's face as Morissette controls the position.
Morissette working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Morissette in side control, throwing shots but Melfighi defends.
The ground and pound from Morissette seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Melfighi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Morissette connects with a decent elbow.
Melfighi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Morissette.
Morissette tries to score with some ground and pound. Melfighi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melfighi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Morissette scores with a couple of short elbows.
Melfighi tries to escape but Morissette is in control.
Morissette cracks Melfighi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Morissette is staying tight to Melfighi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Morissette is looking to take a break and control but Melfighi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morissette has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Morissette misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Melfighi is trying to buck Morissette off.
Morissette content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Melfighi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morissette on the ground.
Morissette lands an elbow.
Morissette connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Melfighi some visible discomfort.
Melfighi is trying to get back to his feet.
Morissette trying to control the position but Melfighi is working away.
Morissette tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
Melfighi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Morissette is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Melfighi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Morissette cracks Melfighi with a big elbow.
Morissette postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Morissette controlling the position from side mount.
Melfighi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melfighi parries the strikes from Morissette easily there. Morissette is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Melfighi to escape.
Melfighi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastien Morissette 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#
Melfighi slaps away a takedown attempt from Morissette, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morissette takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Frontino Melfighi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melfighi scores with a body shot.
Melfighi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morissette.
Melfighi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melfighi throws a head kick but Morissette moves out of range.
Morissette drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Melfighi defends it well.
Melfighi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Melfighi throws a shot to the body.
Morissette dives in and grabs Melfighi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Melfighi pushes down on Morissette's head and hops out.
Frontino Melfighi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastien Morissette.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melfighi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morissette swats away the attempt to clinch by Melfighi.
Melfighi lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Sebastien Morissette has been cut.#T1#
Melfighi throws a sloppy head kick and Morissette moves out of range easily.
Morissette feints the counter takedown.
Melfighi cracks a nice hook into Morissette's ribs.
Melfighi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morissette has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Melfighi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morissette swats away the attempt to clinch by Melfighi.
Melfighi thows a body kick. Morissette tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Morissette tries to keep at a distance but Melfighi has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Melfighi breaks the clinch.
Melfighi works over Morissette's head and body with a nice combination.
Melfighi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Melfighi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melfighi throws a leg kick which misses Morissette's front leg but catches the back leg as Morissette tries to avoid it.
Frontino Melfighi is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Melfighi scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morissette avoids a punch combination nicely.
Melfighi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Melfighi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Melfighi.#TD2#
Morissette 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.
Melfighi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Morissette manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Morissette is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Morissette lands strikes from half guard.
Morissette missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Melfighi pushes Morissette off looking to stand but Morissette dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Morissette sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Morissette scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Morissette trying to control the pace.
Morissette working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Melfighi is staying active underneath Morissette, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Melfighi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morissette slips a nice elbow through Melfighi's hands, connecting with Melfighi's forehead.
Morissette is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Morissette looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Morissette trying to control from half guard but Melfighi is working away.
Morissette wants to pass to mount but Melfighi is defending the position.
Morissette seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Melfighi tries to kick Morissette off but Morissette keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Morissette is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Morissette is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Morissette prevents Melfighi from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frontino Melfighi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sebastien Morissette's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Melfighi. Those never looked like landing.
Melfighi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Melfighi throws a head kick that half lands.
Morissette takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Melfighi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Morissette decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Morissette missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morissette working Melfighi over with strikes.
Morissette thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morissette lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melfighi is trying to escape back to his feet but Morissette uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morissette takes a little break here. Melfighi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Melfighi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Morissette scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Melfighi to see if he's OK.
Morissette wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melfighi keeps working.
Morissette throws an elbow but Melfighi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Melfighi wants to get back to his feet but Morissette is dominant here and he's now got Melfighi's back!
Morissette is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Morissette lands punches and elbows. #T2#
Morissette punishes Melfighi with strikes from the back mount.
Morissette connects with a big shot to the side of Melfighi's head.
Morissette cracks Melfighi with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Melfighi from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Morissette is landing with strikes. Melfighi can't take much more of this.
Morissette lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Morissette.
Morissette is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Melfighi. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Morissette connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Melfighi to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
What can Melfighi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Morissette has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Melfighi.
Morissette lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #T3#
Morissette is landing with strikes from the back.
Morissette gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Morissette lands with a hammerfist to the side of Melfighi's head.
Morissette is working the ground and pound. Can Melfighi escape?
Melfighi trying to get back to his feet but Morissette is in full control for now.
Melfighi is taking damage to the body and head.
Melfighi grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Morissette scores with strikes from the back.
Morissette is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Melfighi. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Sebastien Morissette has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Melfighi takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Morissette lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Well, with Morissette on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Melfighi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Melfighi covers up after that shot from Morissette.
Melfighi is trying to stand back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morissette really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Melfighi.
Sebastien Morissette is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morissette is working the ground and pound. Can Melfighi escape?
What can Melfighi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Frontino Melfighi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morissette looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastien Morissette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morissette 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Sebastien Morissette!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Sebastien Morissette!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Sebastien Morissette!
Sebastien Morissette wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Sebastien Morissette thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1159 Round 1
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Melfighi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Elizeus Scoppa has been cut.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Melfighi! Scoppa is backing up but he can't get away as Melfighi lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Scoppa and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frontino Melfighi! |
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