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Event:
MMAH 80
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Cellini lands with a nice combination. Fontolan backs away looking to recover.
Cellini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fontolan on the side of the head.
Cellini looks to land a left hand but Fontolan moved out of range nicely.
Cellini misses with an uppercut.
Cellini misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Fontolan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fontolan.
Fontolan pushes Cellini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cellini throws an elbow that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Fontolan.
#TD2#
Fontolan is trying to trip Cellini. He has hold of a leg but Cellini is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fontolan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cellini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fontolan throws a strike but Cellini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cellini won't allow Fontolan to get back to his feet.
Fontolan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
Fontolan wants to get back to his feet but Cellini passes into half guard.
Fontolan tries to kick Cellini off but Cellini keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cellini thows a huge punch but Fontolan dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cellini connects with a nice short shot to Fontolan's temple.
Fontolan wants to get back to his feet.
Cellini is nestled in close to Fontolan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cellini trying to control from Fontolan's half guard. Fontolan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cellini throws a big elbow that misses.
Cellini stops Fontolan from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cellini throwing strikes but missing.
Fontolan keeping full guard, as Cellini tries to pass. #T2#
Cellini stops Fontolan from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fontolan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cellini throwing strikes from guard but Fontolan blocks nicely.
Cellini 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.
Fontolan wants to stand but Cellini is controlling the position.
Cellini throwing strikes but missing.
Fontolan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Fontolan pushes Cellini up against the cage in a clinch.
Cellini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fontolan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Abbondanza Cellini has been cut.#BC2#
Fontolan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Fontolan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cellini throws the left hand but Fontolan avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Cellini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cellini wants to sweep but no luck.
Fontolan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cellini wants to get back to his feet but Fontolan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cellini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cellini throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T4#
Fontolan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cellini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cellini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fontolan. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Cellini moves into range and clinches up with Fontolan.
Fontolan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fontolan works on Cellini's body with a couple of short punches.
Cellini wants to get back to striking at distance but Fontolan won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fontolan is trying to drag Cellini to the mat but Cellini just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cellini is trying to stall.
A right hand to the body from Fontolan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cellini. #TD2#
Fontolan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Abbondanza Cellini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abbondanza Cellini's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fontolan moves out of range of the strikes.
Fontolan dodges the punch combination from Cellini.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fontolan! But no joy.
Fontolan walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cellini. Fontolan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cellini looks to land a right hand but Fontolan moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontolan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fontolan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cellini misses the shot to the body.
Cellini misses with a hook. Fontolan ducked under it nicely.
Fontolan wants to counter with a clinch but Cellini pushes him away.#T1##CL2#
Fontolan clinches up with Cellini and pushes him back against the cage.
Cellini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fontolan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cellini's efforts to push away.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Fontolan is trying to trip Cellini. He has hold of a leg but Cellini is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fontolan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Davide Fontolan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fontolan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fontolan is continuing to stall.#T2#
Cellini trying to keep a closed guard but Fontolan is proving a slippery customer.
Fontolan lands a couple of elbows.
Fontolan throwing strikes but missing.
Fontolan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fontolan content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Cellini has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Cellini taking a breather.
Fontolan lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Fontolan as the two fighters clinch.
Fontolan is working Cellini over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fontolan scores with a shot to the side of Cellini's head.
Cellini has a couple of punches blocked by Fontolan.
Fontolan lands an uppercut.
Fontolan lands a shoulder strike.
Fontolan blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Cellini fails to land.
Cellini is looking to break free of the clinch but Fontolan has double underhooks.
Cellini tries to break the clinch but Fontolan is controlling the position. #TD2#
Fontolan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cellini regains guard.
Fontolan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Fontolan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cellini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fontolan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fontolan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davide Fontolan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abbondanza Cellini's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cellini looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cellini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Fontolan closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Fontolan has clasped his hands together around Cellini's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fontolan is chipping away with strikes.
Fontolan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fontolan wants to control but Cellini is keeping him busy.
Fontolan working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cellini is being controlled here.
Fontolan working away.
Fontolan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Cellini dodges the ground and pound from Fontolan.
Cellini seems a little lost for a moment, as Fontolan dominates the positioning.
Fontolan throws a strike aimed at the side of Cellini's head but Cellini avoids it well.
Fontolan misses with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fontolan taking a breather here.
Cellini taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cellini on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fontolan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cellini keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fontolan grinds an elbow into Cellini's temple. #T2#
Fontolan lands a few punches from side control.
Cellini taking punishment in the form of punches.
A lull in the action here.
Cellini is trying to control Fontolan's posture but Fontolan avoids it.
Fontolan is looking to take a break and control but Cellini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Cellini takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fontolan wants to stand but Cellini is controlling his arm.
Fontolan throws an elbow but Cellini slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fontolan trying to control the action but Cellini is working from the bottom.
Fontolan cracks Cellini with a big elbow.
Fontolan scores with punches from side control.
We've been informed that Fontolan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
The strikes coming from Fontolan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fontolan wants to control but Cellini is keeping him busy.
Fontolan working the head and body with strikes.
Fontolan controlling the position from side mount.
Fontolan tries to stand but Cellini is controlling his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cellini looks to move to half guard but instead Fontolan has passed into mount! Damn!
And that's the end of the fight!
Davide Fontolan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fontolan 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davide Fontolan! |
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Event:
MMAH 77
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Worner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Worner with a poor takedown
and Cellini counters with a three punch combo that has Worner backing up. Worner nods at Cellini to acknowledge the strikes.
Cellini connects with a solid leg kick.
Worner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cellini connects with a nice looking jab.
Cellini lands a really nice looking cross but Worner seems unphased.
Worner goes for a double leg but Cellini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cellini continues to drive forward.
Cellini is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Worner.
Cellini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Worner momentarily.
Cellini scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mike Worner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cellini lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cellini dives in and grabs Worner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Worner pushes down on Cellini's head and hops out.
Worner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Cellini counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Worner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Cellini is staying active underneath Worner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Worner is thwarting Cellini's attempts to control the position.
Worner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cellini keeps working. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Worner tries to pass to full mount but Cellini defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cellini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Worner doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Cellini counter with a right hand.
Abbondanza Cellini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Worner.
Cellini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Worner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Worner wants it to stay on the feet.
Worner is looking to clinch but Cellini is avoiding it.
Cellini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Worner misses with a leg kick
and Cellini counters with a straight right hand.
Worner tries to clinch
and Cellini counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Cellini lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Worner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#Worner is rocked!
Cellini cracks Worner with a hook to the temple - Worner is on wobbly legs here! Cellini swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Worner falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Cellini wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abbondanza Cellini!
After the big win, Abbondanza Cellini made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverguard Outfitters š” and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
MMAH 73
Date: Sep 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Pigmy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cellini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pigmy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pigmy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cellini.
Cellini throws the kick towards the body but Pigmy avoids it.
Pigmy misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Cellini does no damage.
Pigmy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Abbondanza Cellini has been cut.
Pigmy tried to score with a low kick but Cellini checks it.
Pigmy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cellini eats them both and turns towards Pigmy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cellini scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Pigmy walks into a left hand.
Pigmy throws a combination that misses
and Cellini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Pigmy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cellini's guard.
Pigmy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pigmy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cellini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pigmy won't allow Cellini to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Cellini looking for a guillotine here but Pigmy defends easily.
Cellini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pigmy. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pigmy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pigmy throws a strike but Cellini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cellini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pigmy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pigmy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cellini trying to control but Pigmy is working from the bottom.
Cellini postures up in Pigmy's guard and throws a big left but Pigmy blocks it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pigmy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cellini landing with the ground and pound.
Cellini with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pigmy striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Cellini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pigmy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cellini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Pigmy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pigmy keeping moving, preventing Cellini from controlling successfully.
Cellini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pigmy controls Cellini momentarily but Cellini frees himself.
Pigmy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cellini. #SU#
Cellini stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pigmy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cellini.
Some wild striking there from Pigmy.
Pigmy looks winded!#T4#
Pigmy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cellini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pigmy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cellini.
Cellini fails with the takedown.
Cellini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cellini cracks Pigmy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abbondanza Cellini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abbondanza Cellini's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cellini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pigmy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pigmy lands a right hook to the body.
Pigmy throws a nice looking combination but Cellini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pigmy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cellini's hands.
Brutus Pigmy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pigmy throws out a loose jab but Cellini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pigmy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cellini sprawls well. Cellini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pigmy gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cellini lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Good work by Pigmy as he checks the leg kick.
Pigmy misses with a combination
enabling Cellini to counter with a crisp jab.
Pigmy throws a body punch but Cellini moves out of range.
Cellini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pigmy.#TD2#
Pigmy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cellini to the mat! Cellini manages to get full guard.
Cellini pushes Pigmy off and gets back to his feet.
Brutus Pigmy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pigmy is breathing heavily.
Brutus Pigmy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cellini cracks Pigmy with a good jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cellini, as that shot connected.
Pigmy throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Cellini counter with a right hand.
Cellini scores with a sloppy right hand. Pigmy should have avoided that one.
Cellini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cellini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pigmy misses with a combination
and Cellini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Pigmy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cellini lands a head kick. Pigmy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pigmy slaps away a takedown attempt from Cellini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pigmy is looking for the big counter here.
Pigmy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pigmy misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Cellini tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cellini connects with a crisp jab.
Pigmy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cellini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Cellini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cellini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cellini throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pigmy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pigmy throws a leg kick
and Cellini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pigmy throws a right hand that Cellini ducks under and follows up with a left that Cellini also avoids with ease.
Cellini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cellini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pigmy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot by Cellini.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abbondanza Cellini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abbondanza Cellini's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Cellini.
Pigmy throws the left hand but Cellini avoids the punch easily.
Pigmy misses with a two punch combination.
Cellini throws a nice head kick!
Cellini throws a hook to the side of Pigmy's head but Pigmy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cellini tries to land a front kick but Pigmy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cellini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cellini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pigmy moves out of range of the body kick.
Cellini avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Pigmy misses with a looping right.
Cellini is looking to counter with a body kick.
Pigmy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cellini checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pigmy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pigmy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pigmy misses the body punch
letting Cellini counter with a right hand.
Pigmy throws a leg kick
and Cellini counters with a three punch combo that has Pigmy backing up. Pigmy nods at Cellini to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Pigmy is rocked!
Cellini lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pigmy takes a step back to recover.
Pigmy is still on wobbly legs! Can Cellini finish him?
Pigmy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cellini lands with an uppercut that bounces Pigmy off the cage and back into range.
Nice straight punches there by Cellini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cellini.
Pigmy misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Cellini misses its target.#T2##CL#
Cellini takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cellini.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Cellini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cellini connects with a single shot there.
Cellini throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pigmy on the side of the head.
Cellini misses with a head kick.
Cellini misses with a kick to the body.
Pigmy throws a solid leg kick but Cellini takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pigmy.
Cellini with a nice cross.
Cellini drops Pigmy with a big left hand! Pigmy is injured, injured bad! Cellini jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abbondanza Cellini!
Abbondanza Cellini managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters š”, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Tanner moves into the clinch.
Tanner keeps control of Cellini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tanner prevents the takedown attempt.
Tanner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Cellini scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Cellini manages to break the clinch.
Tanner moves out of range of the body kick from Cellini.
Cellini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tanner tries to clinch up.
Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown but Cellini sprawls well. He's pushed Tanner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tanner throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Cellini counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner tries to score a body lock takedown but Cellini shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abbondanza Cellini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Tanner.
Tanner is trying to pull guard but Cellini has him pressed against the cage.
Tanner has Cellini pressed against the cage, preventing Cellini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cellini wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanner has him pressed against the cage.
Cellini can't break the clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cellini clinches.
Cellini is trying to force a seperation but Tanner has the dominant position.
Cellini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tanner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cellini's efforts to push away.
Tanner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cellini working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Tanner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner throws a lazy head kick
and Cellini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cellini goes for a double leg but Tanner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tanner continues to drive forward.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanner.
Cellini stops a takedown attempt from Tanner.
Cellini drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanner stalling against the cage.
#T2##BC2#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Cellini fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tanner, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Cellini drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cellini in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tanner can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Cellini seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Cellini works to advance to full mount. Tanner defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tanner looks winded!
Tanner wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cellini.
BOOM! Cellini connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tanner is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tanner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cellini tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cellini thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cellini looking to finish with strikes here!
Cellini looking to finish with strikes here!
Tanner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cellini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tanner takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Tanner working to try and regain half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Cellini there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cellini thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
A nice elbow there by Cellini.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cellini content just to control the position here.
Cellini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tanner for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Cellini looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Cellini is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tanner is surviving well by controlling Cellini's body position as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abbondanza Cellini dominated that round.
That's time! Cellini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cellini goes for a double leg but Tanner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tanner continues to drive forward.
Cellini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cellini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tanner has Cellini pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cellini manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tanner gets underhooks to prevent Cellini's takedown attempt.
Tanner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cellini's efforts to push away.
Cellini working hard to break the clinch.
Tanner is trying to pull guard but Cellini has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Cellini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cellini tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tanner is able to avoid easily.
Tanner tries to clinch there but Cellini circles away.
As Tanner looks to move away, Cellini throws a big counter combo but Tanner just gets out of the way.
Tanner fails with the takedown
and Cellini counters with a left to the body.
Abbondanza Cellini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Tanner.#CL#
Cellini moves into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Tanner breaks from the clinch.
Abbondanza Cellini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tanner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tanner is breathing heavily.
Tanner tries for a takedown but Cellini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Cellini moves into the clinch.#TD#
Cellini jumps into guard, dragging Tanner to the mat.
Cellini managing to control the position.
Cellini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Cellini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tanner defending well though.
Cellini perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Abbondanza Cellini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tanner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cellini.
Tanner is trying to stand back up but Cellini is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Cellini is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Cellini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tanner is staying active underneath Cellini, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Cellini not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cellini missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cellini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cellini missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cellini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanner can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Cellini is looking for a kimura here.
Cellini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cellini looks to land a strike but Tanner avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cellini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cellini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cellini trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Cellini fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Cellini moves into range and clinches up with Tanner.
Tanner is trying to break the clinch but Cellini has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Cellini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cellini tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tanner is defended easily by Cellini.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abbondanza Cellini dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Cellini looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cellini fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cellini fails with a takedown attempt.
Tanner is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tanner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cellini is defended easily by Tanner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abbondanza Cellini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner shoots in and drives through. Cellini sprawls well.
Cellini shoots in looking for a takedown. Tanner tries to sprawl out of it but Cellini keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tanner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tanner raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Tanner moves in looking to clinch but Cellini pushes him off.
Tanner throws a shot from downtown. Cellini moves away and avoids it.
Tanner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tanner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cellini throws a head kick that misses.
Tanner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cellini.
Cellini tries for a takedown but Tanner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cellini fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Cellini shoots in but no luck this time.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cellini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cellini wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Tanner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cellini was covering up waiting for the punch and Tanner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cellini manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Cellini gets control of Tanner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cellini will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cellini is trying to control the position but Tanner postures up.
Tanner stands up over Cellini, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tanner trying to control the position from guard on top but Cellini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SU2#
Tanner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cellini, up you get!
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cellini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cellini tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tanner manages to circle out of the way.
Nice sprawl there from Cellini as Tanner shoots in.
Cellini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tanner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Cellini forces Tanner back against the cage and clinches.
Tanner letting Cellini take a breather here.
Cellini tries to land knees in the clinch but Tanner avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Cellini wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanner has him pressed against the cage.
Cellini displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tanner up against the cage.
Cellini wants to break free but Tanner has control.
Cellini wants a takedown but no success here.
Tanner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cellini is keeping busy.
Tanner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cellini to keep the fight standing.
Tanner looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanner has Cellini pressed against the cage, preventing Cellini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Justin Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cellini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cellini drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abbondanza Cellini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cellini has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abbondanza Cellini! |
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