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Event:
SPFT #13
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Stevenson tries to clinch there but Drago circles away.
Teofilo Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago keeps the fight on the outside.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Drago raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stevenson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Drago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Drago pushes him off.
Stevenson tries to clinch up.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago moves away
and Drago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson wants to clinch.
Drago was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Drago darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Stevenson wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance.
Stevenson moves to clinch but Drago breaks away
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drago appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stevenson blocks a low kick nicely.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drago appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drago shapes to counter with a head kick.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stevenson tries to clinch up.
Stevenson wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance.
Stevenson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago moves out of range.
Stevenson looks to clinch
enabling Drago to counter with a crisp jab.
Drago attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Drago throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stevenson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stevenson looks to clinch
and Drago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
Stevenson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Drago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Drago looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stevenson avoids the head kick by Drago.
Stevenson is looking to counter punch.
Stevenson wants to 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!
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago moves away
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago moves away
and Drago counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stevenson thinking. #T3#
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
Drago throws a head kick that misses.
Stevenson wants to clinch
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drago flicks out a counter leg kick but Stevenson steps away.
Drago throws a leg kick but Stevenson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
Stevenson closes the distance but Drago moves to the side
and Drago counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stevenson wants to clinch.#T4#
Stevenson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Drago counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stevenson thinking.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
Drago is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stevenson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevenson darts in trying to clinch
and Drago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Stevenson wants to clinch
enabling Drago to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Stevenson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drago counters with a right hand to the body.
Drago throws a low kick, looking for Stevenson's leg but Stevenson calmly moves out of range.
Drago uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stevenson has time to react.
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
Stevenson wants to clinch but Drago slips to the side
and Drago counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drago flicks out a counter leg kick but Stevenson steps away.
Stevenson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Drago counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Drago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drago keeps the fight on the outside.
Drago misses with a body shot.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drago let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ivan Drago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
Drago feints a counter leg kick.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drago only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Drago appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stevenson looks to clinch
and Drago counters with a stiff right hand.
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drago was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago moves away
enabling Drago to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevenson wants to clinch but Drago slips to the side
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Stevenson blocks the leg kick.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stevenson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Drago keeps the fight on the outside.
Drago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stevenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
Stevenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drago throws a fast counter high kick but Stevenson manages to duck under it in time.
Stevenson tries to clinch there but Drago circles away.
Stevenson wants to clinch
and Drago 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.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago moves out of range. #T3#
Drago misses with a head kick.
Stevenson tries to clinch
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevenson tries to clinch there but Drago circles away.
Drago flicks out a counter leg kick but Stevenson steps away.
Stevenson tries to clinch up.
Drago looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Drago tries a low kick but Stevenson avoids it.
Stevenson wants to clinch but Drago slips to the side
and Drago counters with a nice body shot.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago moves out of range.
Drago is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stevenson closes the distance but Drago moves to the side
letting Drago counter with a right hand.
Drago keeps the fight on the outside.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drago keeps the fight on the outside.
Drago only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
Stevenson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDrago.#T4#
Stevenson closes the distance but Drago moves to the side
and Drago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stevenson wants to clinch
enabling Drago to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago moves away
and Drago counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevenson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Drago counters with a nice uppercut.
Stevenson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stevenson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stevenson wants to clinch
and Drago counters with a stiff right hand.
Stevenson tries to clinch up
and Drago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drago fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stevenson checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Stevenson tries to clinch up
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teofilo Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
Stevenson wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance.
Stevenson misses with a left hand
and Drago counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stevenson tries to clinch up.
Drago feints a counter leg kick.
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson backing away here, and Drago unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago moves away
enabling Drago to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
Stevenson is looking to clinch but Drago is avoiding it.
Stevenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drago was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stevenson wants to clinch but Drago slips to the side
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Drago misses with a low kick.
Stevenson tries to clinch
and Drago counters with a nice uppercut.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drago appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stevenson closes the distance but Drago moves to the side
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
Stevenson wants to clinch
and Drago counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stevenson moves out of range as Drago strikes.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
Stevenson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drago counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
Drago was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drago changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson is looking to clinch but Drago is avoiding it.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Drago tries a quick counter leg kick but Stevenson is wise to it.
Stevenson tries to clinch up
and Drago counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stevenson thinking.
Drago misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Drago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Drago scores with a hook to the body. Stevenson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Drago saw that one coming.
Drago feints a counter leg kick.
Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Drago pushes him off.
Drago fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stevenson is out of range.
Stevenson wants to clinch.
Stevenson wants to clinch but Drago slips to the side
and Drago counters with a straight right hand.
Stevenson wants to clinch.#T4#
Stevenson takes one to the side of the head.
Ivan Drago is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Stevenson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDrago.
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson tries to clinch
and Drago counters with a nice uppercut.
Stevenson looks to clinch
letting Drago counter with a right hand.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drago appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab from Stevenson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drago throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Drago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Drago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Drago has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 24:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Drago! |
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Event:
SPFT #11
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
Drago tried to counter with a leg kick but Stevenson avoided it.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drago appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Drago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drago is looking to counter punch.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson tries to clinch there but Drago circles away.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevenson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Drago pushes him off.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drago half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drago throws a quick counter head kick but Stevenson was just out of range.
Stevenson wants to clinch.
Stevenson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDrago.
Drago throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson moves out of range easily.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Stevenson moves to clinch but Drago breaks away
and Drago counters with a nice uppercut.
Stevenson tries to clinch there but Drago circles away.
Drago keeps the fight on the outside.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Drago was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stevenson.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Stevenson moves into range and clinches up with Drago.
Stevenson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drago.
Stevenson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drago blocking some punches.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
Stevenson throws a punch but it's blocked by Drago.
A head punch on the inside from Stevenson fails to land.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Stevenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Stevenson fails to land. #T3#
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drago.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drago.
Stevenson misses with the head strike.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drago.
Stevenson misses with the head strike.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Drago.
Stevenson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
Drago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Stevenson fails to land. #T4#
Stevenson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drago blocking some punches.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Drago.
Stevenson misses with a punch on the inside.
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
Drago content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drago blocking some punches.
Stevenson keeps control of Drago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teofilo Stevenson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
Drago tried to counter with a leg kick but Stevenson avoided it.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevenson tries to clinch there but Drago circles away.
Drago keeps the fight on the outside.
Drago appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stevenson blocks a head kick by Drago.
Teofilo Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago moves out of range.
Drago feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Drago misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely.
Stevenson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevenson tries to clinch up
and Drago makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drago throws a low kick but Stevenson avoids it.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stevenson tries to clinch there but Drago circles away.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drago fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stevenson just manages to avoid it.
Ivan Drago is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevenson is looking to clinch but Drago is avoiding it.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Drago misses its target.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
Stevenson is looking to clinch. #T2#
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drago tried to counter with a leg kick but Stevenson avoided it.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevenson moves to clinch but Drago breaks away
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevenson wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
Drago appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stevenson wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Drago misses the target.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drago throwing a counter right hand but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson tries to clinch up.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drago half committed to a counter leg kick.
Drago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson can do to turn this around?
Stevenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Drago tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
Stevenson checks a low kick from Drago.
Stevenson is looking to clinch but Drago is avoiding it.
Drago fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stevenson just manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Stevenson backs away, Drago returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stevenson avoids the head kick by Drago.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stevenson tries to clinch up.
Stevenson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Drago counters with a right hand to the body.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drago thinks about countering with a head kick.
Stevenson is looking to clinch but Drago is avoiding it.
Drago looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevenson wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Drago pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Stevenson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDrago.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Drago misses its target.
Drago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevenson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Stevenson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drago, pushing him back against the cage.
Stevenson keeps control of Drago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drago blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drago.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevenson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stevenson fails to land.
Drago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drago stalling the fight.
#T1#
Drago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drago blocking some punches.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Stevenson fails to land.
Drago blocks an uppercut.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevenson.
Stevenson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevenson.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Drago.
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Stevenson fails to land. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Stevenson fails to land.
Stevenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drago has Stevenson pressed against the cage.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevenson throws a punch but it's blocked by Drago.
Stevenson keeps control of Drago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stevenson misses with the head strike.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drago.
Stevenson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
Teofilo Stevenson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Drago blocking some punches.
#T3#
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson misses with a punch on the inside.
Drago leaning against his opponent.
Drago blocking some punches.
Drago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drago stalling against the cage.
Stevenson misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Drago.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drago.
Drago blocking some punches.
Stevenson throws a punch but it's blocked by Drago.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Drago is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drago.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drago blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drago.
Drago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teofilo Stevenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stevenson 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
SPFT #10
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Calloway throws a shot from downtown. Drago moves away and avoids it.
Drago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calloway.
As Calloway backs away, Drago returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Calloway pushes Drago up against the cage in a clinch.
Calloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Drago.
Calloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Drago.
Still in the clinch, Calloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Calloway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dragos head.
Calloway lands with a light punch inside.
Calloway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Calloway.
Calloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Calloway tries to work over Drago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drago is trying to stall.
Calloway throws a head punch that misses.
Calloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Drago.
Drago blocking some punches.
Calloway can't find room to land a body shot as Drago controls the action.
Drago blocking some punches.
A short left from Calloway.
Drago is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Calloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Drago.
Drago takes a shot to the head.
Calloway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drago's efforts to push away.
Calloway misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Calloway tries to work over Drago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Calloway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drago blocks an uppercut.
Calloway tries to throw a body punch but Drago avoids it by throwing Calloway back against the cage.
Calloway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Calloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Calloway misses with a punch to the body.
Drago has Calloway pushed against the cage.
Calloway misses with some punches.
Calloway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dragos head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calloway scores with a hook to the body.
Calloway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Calloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Calloway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Calloway can't find room to land a body shot as Drago controls the action.
Calloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Drago.
Calloway swings wildly with an uppercut but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drago looking to stall.
Calloway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Calloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calloway tries a body shot but Drago blocks it.
Drago is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Calloway is keeping busy.
Calloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drago's elbow.
Calloway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Calloway can't find room to land a body shot as Drago controls the action.
#T4#
A short right from Calloway.
Drago has had enough of the clinch but Calloway keeps him there for the moment.
Calloway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calloway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Calloway.
A body shot lands from Calloway.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Drago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Calloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Drago.
Drago is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Calloway is keeping busy.
Calloway lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Calloway misses with a body punch.
Calloway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drago dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Calloway dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Drago walks into a jab.
Calloway misses the jab.
Calloway has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Calloway has Drago up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Calloway.
Calloway lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drago.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Calloway can't find room to land a body shot as Drago controls the action.
Drago is looking to break free of the clinch but Calloway has double underhooks.
Drago blocking some punches.
#T1#
Calloway lands with a right to the head.
Calloway tries a body shot but Drago blocks it.
Calloway digs a right hand underneath Drago's ribcage. Drago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Calloway.
Calloway misses with the head strike.
Calloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calloway gets through Drago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Calloway lands a body punch.
Calloway pushes Drago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Calloway pushes Drago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Calloway can't find room to land a body shot as Drago controls the action.
Calloway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calloway lands a right hand.
Calloway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calloway lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Calloway.
Calloway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drago takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Calloway.
Calloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Calloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Calloway.
Calloway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Calloway lands a nice uppercut.
Calloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Drago backwards. #ROC2#Drago is rocked!#KD2#
Calloway drops Drago onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Drago is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Drago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calloway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calloway working aggressively here.
Calloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Drago backwards. #T3#
Calloway throws a big uppercut that drops Drago! More strikes from Calloway and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Drago lies dazed against the cage as Calloway celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Calloway!
A relieved looking Jim Calloway thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Drago vs Morimoto - SPFT #7
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Morimoto shoots in but no luck this time.
Morimoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Drago appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Drago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morimoto.
Drago half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ivan Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Morimoto.
Morimoto darts in looking for a takedown but Drago gets double underhooks and turns Morimoto into the cage.
Morimoto shoots in looking for a takedown but Drago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morimoto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Drago throws a sloppy head kick and Morimoto moves out of range easily.
Morimoto darts in looking for a takedown but Drago gets double underhooks and turns Morimoto into the cage.
Drago throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morimoto on the side of the head.
Morimoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morimoto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Morimoto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morimoto thows a huge punch but Drago dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Morimoto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morimoto winds up and cracks Drago with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Drago trying to control here.
Drago on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drago tries to get out of the position.
Drago on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Morimoto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Morimoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drago trying to hold on to Morimoto's head to control him but Morimoto postures up.
Drago pushes Morimoto off looking to stand but Morimoto dives back in and keeps control.
Drago trying to control here.
Morimoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Morimoto slips a nice elbow through Drago's hands, connecting with Drago's forehead.
Morimoto drops an elbow to the side of Drago's head.
Drago has hold of Morimoto's hands but Morimoto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Morimoto connects with a nice short shot to Drago's temple.
Morimoto controlling the action here.
Morimoto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Drago wants to get back to his feet.
Morimoto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Morimoto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Morimoto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morimoto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Drago is trying to control but can't.
Morimoto 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.
Morimoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Drago pushes Morimoto off looking to stand but Morimoto dives back in and keeps control.
Morimoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Morimoto is thwarting Drago's attempts to control the position.
Drago is trying to stand up here but Morimoto is controlling him well.
Morimoto 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.
Drago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morimoto on the ground.#T4#
Morimoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Drago is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morimoto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Drago taking some punishment here, with Morimoto in his half guard.
Morimoto working over Drago with some ground and pound. Drago looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Morimoto connects with a nice short shot to Drago's temple.
Morimoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Morimoto working over Drago with some ground and pound. Drago looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Morimoto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morimoto lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Morimoto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Drago as Morimoto shoots in.
Drago swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drago, as that shot connected.
Drago getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Morimoto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drago is trying to defend but Morimoto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Morimoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morimoto working over Drago with some ground and pound. Drago looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Morimoto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Morimoto lands strikes from half guard.
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. Morimoto connects with a nice short shot to Drago's temple.
Drago is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morimoto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Morimoto slips a nice elbow through Drago's hands, connecting with Drago's forehead.
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!
Drago is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morimoto scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Morimoto slips a nice elbow through Drago's hands, connecting with Drago's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago is trying to control but can't.
Drago throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Morimoto is thwarting Drago's attempts to control the position.
Morimoto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Morimoto working Drago over with strikes.
Morimoto working Drago over with strikes.
Morimoto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morimoto 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.
Morimoto drops an elbow to the side of Drago's head.
Morimoto stops Drago from getting back to his feet.
Morimoto is keen to just control but Drago is a slippery customer.
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. Morimoto connects with a nice short shot to Drago's temple.
We've been informed that Morimoto has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
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. Morimoto connects with a nice short shot to Drago's temple.
Morimoto works his way into side control.
Morimoto scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Drago to see if he's OK.
Morimoto lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Drago down.
Morimoto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#Drago is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morimoto in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Drago looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Morimoto turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takashi Morimoto!
Takashi Morimoto is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Takashi Morimoto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SPFT #5
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Drago with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drago throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Drago does it's job there.
Drago lands a nice looking body shot.
Nelson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drago throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#It looks like Atticus Nelson has been cut.#KD#
Drago feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nelson sprawling to the canvas! Nelson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Drago finish him?!
#ROC#Nelson is rocked!
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!
Drago is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Nelson flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nelson is out cold! Drago holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Drago!
Ivan Drago is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
SPFT #2
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Fernandez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandez takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#It looks like Owen Fernandez has been cut.
Fernandez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drago looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fernandez misses with the combination.
Drago lands with a nice body punch.
Drago connects with a jab.
Fernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drago.
Drago ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drago uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fernandez has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fernandez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD2#
Drago lands a big uppercut and Fernandez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fernandez looks OK. Drago waves Fernandez back to his feet!#ROC2#Fernandez is rocked!
Drago connects with a body shot that sends Fernandez's belly button to the back.
Oh Fernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
Fernandez tries to get into range but Drago steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Fernandez! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Drago scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Drago! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Von Loffen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drago.
Von Loffen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Drago throws a shot to the body.
Drago slips under a jab from Von Loffen.
Drago throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drago connects with a right hand. Von Loffen shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Henneck Von Loffen has been cut.
Drago fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Drago scores with a body shot.
Von Loffen darts in trying to clinch
and Drago counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Loffen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Loffen misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Drago.
A little feinted left hand from Drago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Von Loffen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Loffen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Loffen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drago.
Von Loffen throws a shot from downtown. Drago moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Von Loffen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Loffen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Von Loffen misses with a straight left.
Drago slips a straight right by Von Loffen.
Von Loffen moves in looking to clinch but Drago pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Drago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Loffen.
Von Loffen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Drago with a body shot.
Drago slips a jab from Von Loffen.
Drago lands with a shot to the body.
Von Loffen looks winded!
Drago ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Von Loffen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drago lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drago drops Von Loffen with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Von Loffen! Drago dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Drago! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Drago slips under a jab.
It looked like Drago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Ogre throws a jab when Drago was well out of range.
Drago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Ogre.
The Ogre throws a looping overhand right but Drago ducks down to avoid it.
Drago feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Ogres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The Ogre misses with a looping right.
Drago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Ogre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#KD#
Drago lands a big uppercut and The Ogre crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but The Ogre looks OK. Drago waves The Ogre back to his feet!#ROC#The Ogre is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Yujirou The Ogre has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Ogre walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles The Ogre limp body while Drago jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Drago! |
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