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Event:
NYF 57: Donal vs Dandrakulo
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Ahola tries to clinch but Ioannou moves away
and Ioannou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ioannou fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Ahola lands a stunning uppercut that sends Ioannou to the mat! #CUT2#It looks like Luke Ioannou has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Ahola escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Ioannou feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ahola wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ioannou manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Ahola tries to kick Ioannou off but Ioannou keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Ahola wants to improve his position but Ioannou is controlling well.
Ioannou thows a huge punch but Ahola dodges it nicely.
Ahola is trying to stand.
Ahola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ioannou.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ioannou is thwarting Ahola's attempts to control the position.
Ioannou not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ahola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ioannou.
Ahola wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahola is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luke Ioannou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL2#
Ahola rushes Ioannou and presses him up against the cage.
Ioannou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ioannou blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Ahola.
Ioannou is breathing heavily.
Ioannou misses with an elbow strike.
Ahola misses with an elbow strike.
Ioannou throws an elbow but it misses.
We've been informed that Ahola has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ahola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ioannou lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahola.
Ahola misses with some punches.
Ahola lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahola lands a right hand.
Ioannou takes a shot to the head.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside.
Ioannou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Ioannou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Ahola on the inside.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
Ahola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside.
Ioannou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahola misses with the head strike.
Ahola pushes Ioannou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Ioannou.
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Ioannou.
Ahola swings wildly with an uppercut but Ioannou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ioannou takes a shot to the head.
Ahola swings wildly with an uppercut but Ioannou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ioannou blocks an uppercut.
Ahola working aggressively here.
Ioannou pushes off an throws an elbow but Ahola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ahola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jouka Ahola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Ioannou's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ioannou gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ahola gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jouka Ahola!
A very excited looking Jouka Ahola rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
NYF 51 :Traumen vs Santos
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Ioannou misses with a takedown
and Galvan counters with a three punch combo that has Ioannou backing up. Ioannou nods at Galvan to acknowledge the strikes.
Ioannou fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ioannou fails to land the takedown.
Arturo Galvan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Ioannou.
Galvan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ioannou unleashes a big counter combination but Galvan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ioannou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A cross from Galvan lands.
Arturo Galvan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ioannou misses with a takedown
and Galvan counters with a three punch combo that has Ioannou backing up. Ioannou nods at Galvan to acknowledge the strikes.
Galvan leaves Ioannou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Ioannou fails with the takedown.
Galvan throws a series of punches but Ioannou moves out of range.
Galvan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Galvan duly obliges.
Galvan misses with a two punch combination.
Galvan throws a series of strikes that have Ioannou backpedaling.
Luke Ioannou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Galvan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown but Galvan shows good takedown defense.
Ioannou looks winded!
Ioannou has his takedown stuffed
and Galvan counters with a straight right hand.
Galvan scores with a jab. Ioannou acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ioannou shoots in but Galvan avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Galvan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Galvan throws a right and a left that Ioannou avoids nicely.
Galvan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ioannou dodges the punch combination from Galvan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galvan throws a series of punches but Ioannou avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Galvan dominated that round.
That's time! Galvan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Galvan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Galvan misses with an uppercut.
Ioannou throws a counter combo.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown but Galvan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arturo Galvan is winning the standup battle so far.
Ioannou is trying hard to land a takedown here. Galvan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Galvan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ioannou.
Ioannou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Galvan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Arturo Galvan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Ioannou.
Ioannou is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ioannou is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Galvan.#T1#
Galvan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Ioannou looks to move away, Galvan throws a big counter combo but Ioannou just gets out of the way.
A jab from Galvan misses.
Ioannou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Galvan tries to avoid it but Ioannou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Galvan to the ground. Galvan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Galvan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Galvan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Galvan misses with a series of wild punches.
Ioannou unleashes a big counter combination but Galvan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Galvan looks to land a combination but Ioannou avoids it well.
Galvan throws a chopping leg kick but Ioannou manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Despite the aggression on Ioannou's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Arturo Galvan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Galvan. No joy for Ioannou on that attempt.
Galvan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Galvan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A jab lands there for Galvan.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Galvan tries to bum rush Ioannou with a series of wild strikes but Ioannou uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Galvan throws a chopping leg kick but Ioannou manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ioannou tries for a takedown but Galvan circles away easily
and Galvan counters with a two punch combo.
Galvan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Galvan stuffs the takedown attempt from Ioannou. Ioannou gets slowly back to his feet.
Galvan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ioannou.#T4#
Galvan swinging wildly here.
Ioannou takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ioannou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Galvan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Galvan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Galvan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Galvan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ioannou feints the counter takedown.
Ioannou doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Galvan counters with a nice uppercut.
Ioannou fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Galvan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvan looks to land a combination but Ioannou avoids it well.
Ioannou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ioannou.
Arturo Galvan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Ioannou.#T1#
Ioannou dodges the punch combination from Galvan.
As Galvan backs off Ioannou throws a huge counter combo but Galvan manages to avoid it all.
Galvan throws a right hand that Ioannou ducks under and follows up with a left that Ioannou also avoids with ease.
Ioannou throws a counter combo.
Ioannou tries for a takedown but Galvan circles away easily
and Galvan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Galvan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luke Ioannou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ioannou is trying desperately to land a takedown but Galvan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ioannou.#T2#
Ioannou tries for a takedown but Galvan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Galvan scores with a jab.
Galvan tests Ioannou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Galvan cracks Ioannou with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ioannou has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Ioannou takes one to the side of the head.
No joy there for Galvan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ioannou is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ioannou darts in looking for a takedown but Galvan gets double underhooks and turns Ioannou into the cage.
Galvan is looking for a counter combo.
Galvan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Galvan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ioannou doesn't seem bothered though.
Galvan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Galvan throws a one two combo.
#T4#
Galvan throws a nice looking combination but Ioannou bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ioannou dodges the punch combination from Galvan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Galvan scores with a four punch combination!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ioannou might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Galvan has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galvan scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Galvan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Galvan 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:24
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:24
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Galvan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Pudzianowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ioannou is able to avoid easily.
Ioannou misses with a low kick.
Ioannou checks a low kick from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Ioannou checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Ioannou checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pudzianowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Pudzianowski tries a low kick but Ioannou avoids it.
Pudzianowski tried to score with a low kick but Ioannou checks it.
Ioannou checks a leg kick nicely.
Ioannou went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ioannou bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ioannou in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ioannou throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pudzianowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet.
Pudzianowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ioannou.
Ioannou stops Pudzianowski from getting back to his feet.
Pudzianowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pudzianowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ioannou manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Pudzianowski wants to control from the top but Ioannou keeps moving.
Pudzianowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ioannou's head.#T2#
Ioannou is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pudzianowski is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pudzianowski wants to control from the top but Ioannou keeps moving. #SU2#
Pudzianowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown but Pudzianowski shows good takedown defense.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick
and Ioannou counters with a three punch combo that has Pudzianowski backing up. Pudzianowski nods at Ioannou to acknowledge the strikes.
Ioannou checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pudzianowski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ioannou has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ioannou and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Ioannou takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Ioannou blocks the low kick.
Pudzianowski throws a front kick aimed at Ioannou's knee but Ioannou avoids it well.
Pudzianowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ioannou checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Pudzianowski tries to keep at a distance but Ioannou has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ioannou looking to throw knees to the head but Pudzianowski is blocking nicely.
Ioannou wants to take the fight to the mat but Pudzianowski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ioannou is breathing heavily.
Pudzianowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Ioannou has double underhooks.
Ioannou looking to throw knees to the head but Pudzianowski is blocking nicely.
Pudzianowski tries to pull guard but Ioannou forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ioannou lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Pudzianowski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ioannou uses from the top position. #T4#
Pudzianowski working a defensive guard but Ioannou manages to pass into side control anyway.
Pudzianowski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ioannou asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ioannou misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pudzianowski sneaks back into half guard.
Pudzianowski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mariusz Pudzianowski will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Pudzianowski tries to land a leg kick but Ioannou saw it coming and moves away.
Pudzianowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ioannou is out of range.
Ioannou seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Ioannou sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ioannou appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pudzianowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ioannou counters with a left and a right that stings Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick
and Ioannou counters with a series of strikes. Pudzianowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
A bone on bone clash there as Ioannou blocks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Ioannou counters with a crisp one two that drops Pudzianowski! Ioannou thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pudzianowski to his feet! Pudzianowski is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ioannou shoots in for a double leg but Pudzianowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pudzianowski tries to counter with a clinch but Ioannou shakes him off and moves away.
Pudzianowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ioannou checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pudzianowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ioannou checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick, looking for Ioannou's leg but Ioannou calmly moves out of range.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Ioannou avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Ioannou.#T1#
Pudzianowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Ioannou sprawls well. He's pushed Pudzianowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Ioannou has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Ioannou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pudzianowski throws a solid leg kick but Ioannou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ioannou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick from Pudzianowski misses.
Ioannou moves out of range of the leg kick from Pudzianowski.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pudzianowski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ioannou has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ioannou and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As Pudzianowski backs away, Ioannou returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pudzianowski.
Ioannou checks a leg kick nicely.
Pudzianowski thows a leg kick but Ioannou checks it
and Ioannou counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Pudzianowski throws a front kick aimed at Ioannou's knee but Ioannou avoids it well.
Pudzianowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ioannou dives in and grabs Pudzianowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pudzianowski pushes down on Ioannou's head and hops out.
Ioannou checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ioannou went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pudzianowski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ioannou has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ioannou and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Ioannou throws a counter high kick but Pudzianowski was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pudzianowski thumps Ioannou with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick.
Pudzianowski throws a front kick aimed at Ioannou's knee but Ioannou avoids it well.
Ioannou checks a leg kick.
No luck for Ioannou with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Ioannou. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Pudzianowski wants to slow Ioannou down by chopping away at his legs.
Pudzianowski throws a front kick aimed at Ioannou's knee but Ioannou avoids it well.
Ioannou checks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski is looking to slow Ioannou down with leg kicks.
Pudzianowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ioannou is out of range and Pudzianowski settles back down.
Ioannou checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good work by Ioannou as he checks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski wants to slow Ioannou down by chopping away at his legs.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Ioannou checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Ioannou sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pudzianowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ioannou is out of range and Pudzianowski settles back down.
It looked like Ioannou was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pudzianowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good work by Ioannou as he checks the leg kick.
Ioannou seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Pudzianowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ioannou checks it well.
Pudzianowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Pudzianowski motions for Ioannou to come forward. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ioannou throws a big counter combination but Pudzianowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick
and Ioannou counters with a series of strikes. Pudzianowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pudzianowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ioannou is fending him off so far but Pudzianowski persists. Nope, Ioannou circles away and we're back to standing.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick.
Pudzianowski throws a front kick aimed at Ioannou's knee but Ioannou avoids it well.
As Pudzianowski looks to move away, Ioannou throws a big counter combo but Pudzianowski just gets out of the way.
Ioannou darts in looking for a takedown but Pudzianowski gets double underhooks and turns Ioannou into the cage.
Pudzianowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pudzianowski is trying to pull guard but Ioannou turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ioannou creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pudzianowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ioannou to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Pudzianowski pulls guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pudzianowski trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pudzianowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ioannou keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Ioannou moved away.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Ioannou sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pudzianowski throws out a leg kick but Ioannou moves out of range and Pudzianowski only half commits.
Ioannou is looking to clinch but Pudzianowski is avoiding it.
Pudzianowski throws a counter combo.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick
and Ioannou counters with a left and a right that stings Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick
and Ioannou counters with a two punch combo.
Ioannou keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ioannou went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski throws a solid leg kick but Ioannou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ioannou checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ioannou appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pudzianowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ioannou is looking for a counter combo.
Ioannou checks a leg kick.
Ioannou is looking for a counter combo.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown but Pudzianowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Pudzianowski with a nice calf kick.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a low kick but Ioannou moves his leg out of the way.
Ioannou checks a leg kick.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick
and Ioannou counters with a two punch combo.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ioannou.
Pudzianowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ioannou checks a leg kick.
Ioannou throws a big counter combination but Pudzianowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown but Ioannou shows good takedown defense.
Ioannou moves out of range of the leg kick from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Ioannou moves out of range easily.
Ioannou checks a leg kick.
Ioannou fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pudzianowski just manages to avoid it.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luke Ioannou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pudzianowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ioannou is able to avoid easily.
Pudzianowski throws a solid leg kick but Ioannou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pudzianowski.
Ioannou fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pudzianowski just manages to avoid it.
Pudzianowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ioannou sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Luke Ioannou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Pudzianowski.
Ioannou checks a leg kick nicely.
Ioannou appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Ioannou avoids it.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Ioannou moves out of range of the leg kick from Pudzianowski.
Luke Ioannou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ioannou on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pudzianowski. Pudzianowski obviously looking to wear him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Ioannou blocks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski tries a low kick but Ioannou avoids it.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick
and Ioannou counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ioannou checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T3#
Ioannou moves out of range of the leg kick from Pudzianowski.
Ioannou went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A clash of legs there as Ioannou blocks the low kick.
Ioannou throws a solid leg kick but Pudzianowski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ioannou.
Pudzianowski tries to work over Ioannou's front leg with a kick but Ioannou checks it.
Ioannou is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A leg kick checked by Ioannou.
Pudzianowski tries a low kick but Ioannou avoids it.
Ioannou tried to counter with a leg kick but Pudzianowski avoided it.
Ioannou blocks a leg kick.
Ioannou feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pudzianowski wants to slow Ioannou down by chopping away at his legs.
Ioannou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pudzianowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pudzianowski throws a solid leg kick but Ioannou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a chopping leg kick but Ioannou manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pudzianowski tries to work over Ioannou's front leg with a kick but Ioannou checks it. #T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ioannou checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ioannou checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Pudzianowski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ioannou looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ioannou wants to get back to his feet but Pudzianowski is dominant here and he's now got Ioannou's back!
Ioannou is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pudzianowski looking for the choke but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ioannou is taking damage to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mariusz Pudzianowski.
I've got Pudzianowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mariusz Pudzianowski! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Ioannou clinches with his opponent.
Ioannou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bobson backwards.
Bobson is trying to push Ioannou away but Ioannou has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ioannou scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ioannou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bobson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ioannou to keep the fight standing.
Ioannou lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bobson or not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ioannou lands with a short shot to the head.
Ioannou lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Ioannou.
Bobson is breathing heavily.
Ioannou stalling against the cage.
Ioannou scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ioannou scores with a shot to the side of Bobson's head. #BC2#
Ioannou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ioannou lands a jab to Bobson's midsection.
Ioannou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bobson thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1##CL2#
Ioannou has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ioannou lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ioannou lands an uppercut.
Ioannou working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ioannou lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Ioannou.
A short uppercut from Ioannou.
Ioannou lands a nice uppercut.
Ioannou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bobson backwards.
Bobson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ioannou is leaning against Bobson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Ioannou.
Ioannou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ioannou lands a hook that snaps the head of Bobson backwards. #T2#
Ioannou lands a left hand.
Ioannou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bobson backwards. #BC2#
Ioannou breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Ioannou moves into the clinch successfully.
Ioannou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ioannou lands a right hand.
Ioannou lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Ioannou breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Ioannou, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Ioannou has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ioannou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ioannou pushes Bobson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ioannou works on Bobson's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ioannou. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Ioannou.
Ioannou works on Bobson's body with a couple of short punches.
Ioannou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bobsons head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ioannou.
Ioannou lands an uppercut.
Ioannou lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Ioannou manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Ioannou darts in and clinches Bobson up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ioannou.
Ioannou digs a right hand underneath Bobson's ribcage. Bobson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Ioannou on the inside.
Ioannou lands with a light punch inside.
Bobson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Ioannou breaks from the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Ioannou takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ioannou.
Ioannou working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ioannou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ioannou lands with a short shot to the head.
Ioannou scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ioannou lands a shot to the body.
Ioannou throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ioannou scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Ioannou - that landed with a thud.
Ioannou lands an uppercut.
Ioannou working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Ioannou dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Ioannou gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bobson takes a shot to the head.
Ioannou stalling in the clinch.
Ioannou lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ioannou.
Ioannou lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Ioannou.
Ioannou scores with a shoulder strike.
Ioannou gets through Bobson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ioannou throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ioannou lands with a short shot to the head.
Ioannou lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ioannou presses Bobson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ioannou cracks Bobson with a nice body shot.
Ioannou lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Ioannou lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bobson.
Ioannou lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A right hand to the body from Ioannou.
Ioannou working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ioannou lands a right hand.
Ioannou scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ioannou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bobson backwards. #ROC2#Bobson is rocked!
Ioannou pushes Bobson against the cage. Ioannou is working some dirty boxing. Ioannou pushes off with a quick right hook! Bobson goes down! Bobson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ioannou moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Ioannou! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Abobo throws a right hand that misses
and Ioannou counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Abobo tries to keep at a distance but Ioannou has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ioannou - that landed with a thud.
Abobo is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ioannou.
Ioannou lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ioannou.#CUT2#It looks like Bo Abobo has been cut.#BC2#
Ioannou breaks the clinch.
Ioannou connects with a looping right hand.
#TD2#
Ioannou scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ioannou is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Abobo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ioannou's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Ioannou might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Abobo is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Abobo's face as Ioannou controls the position.
Ioannou is continuing to stall.
More stalling from Ioannou.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The adventures of Ioannou the control monster continue. Boring.
Abobo pushes Ioannou away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ioannou gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Abobo is letting Ioannou control him for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ioannou jabs Abobo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ioannou lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Ioannou moves into range and clinches up with Abobo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ioannou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abobo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Ioannou pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ioannou lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abobo or not.
Ioannou lands a shoulder strike.
Ioannou scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Ioannou on the inside.
Ioannou lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ioannou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ioannou manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ioannou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abobo backwards.
Ioannou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Ioannou lands an uppercut.
Ioannou lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Ioannou.
Ioannou lands a right hand.
Ioannou lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ioannou.
Ioannou lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Abobo to his knees! Ioannou keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Ioannou! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Ioannou closes the distance and clinches.
Ioannou prevents Zalazof from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Zalazof decides to pull guard.
Zalazof wants to sweep here but Ioannou controlling him for the moment.
Zalazof is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Zalazof is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ioannou is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Biff Zalazof! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Emelyanenko staying out of range there.
Emelyanenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Emelyanenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Emelyanenko has been cut.
Emelyanenko tries to clinch up but Ioannou circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelyanenko tries to bum rush Ioannou with a series of wild strikes but Ioannou uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ioannou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelyanenko.
Emelyanenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ioannou defends it well.
Emelyanenko tries to clinch but Ioannou moves out of range. #CL2#
Emelyanenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ioannou lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ioannou lands with a short shot to the head.
Ioannou displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emelyanenko up against the cage.#BC#
Ioannou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Emelyanenko thows a leg kick but Ioannou checks it
and Ioannou counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Ioannou.
Ioannou throws a one two combo.
Emelyanenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ioannou misses with a two punch combination.
Emelyanenko is looking to clinch but Ioannou is avoiding it.
Emelyanenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ioannou lands a nice shot to the body.
Luke Ioannou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Ioannou scores with a punch to the head.
Emelyanenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Emelyanenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Ioannou lands with a shot to the body.
Emelyanenko looks winded!
Emelyanenko closes the distance but Ioannou moves to the side
and Emelyanenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Fedor Emelyanenko's cut even more.
Ioannou is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Emelyanenko closes the distance but Ioannou moves to the side
and Ioannou counters with a nice uppercut.
Emelyanenko moves to clinch but Ioannou breaks away
and Ioannou counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Emelyanenko tries to clinch but Ioannou moves away
and Ioannou counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fedor Emelyanenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelyanenko walks into a straight right hand from Ioannou.#CUT#The cut above Fedor Emelyanenko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ioannou fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Emelyanenko on the side of the head.
Emelyanenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT#Fedor Emelyanenko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ioannou.#KD#
Ioannou sends Emelyanenko crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ioannou is motioning to the referee to let Emelyanenko up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fedor Emelyanenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luke Ioannou!
Fedor Emelyanenko was interviewed post fight and said 'I’m disappointed in myself and I have let my father and my family down, I vow to avenge this and never do it again'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Ioannou cracks Albertson with a right hand to the side of the head.#KD#
Ioannou drops Albertson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Albertson looks back up at him and smiles so Ioannou waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Albertson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like John Albertson has been cut.
Ioannou cracks Albertson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Ioannou! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Ioannou gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ioannou has a couple of punches blocked by Gentry.
Gentry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ioannou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ioannou working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gentry is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ioannou is defending well.
Gentry wants a takedown but no success here.
Ioannou lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gentry or not.
Gentry trying to land knees to the body.
Ioannou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gentry backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Ioannou.
Ioannou lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gentry looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ioannou lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ioannou lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Ioannou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Ioannou scores with a takedown into Gentry's guard.
Gentry is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ioannou dives into side control.
#T1##REVB#
Ioannou controls the position.
Gentry struggling a bit here.
Gentry is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ioannou taking a breather here. #T2#
Ioannou seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gentry for as long as he can get away with.
Gentry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ioannou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Gentry is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ioannou has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on Gentry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ioannou just content to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Ioannou clinches up against the cage.
Gentry is trying to drag Ioannou to the mat but Ioannou just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Luke Ioannou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Gentry.
Ioannou presses Gentry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ioannou working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ioannou lands a nice uppercut.
Ioannou lands a left hand.
#ROC#Gentry is rocked!
Ioannou throws a punch but it's blocked by Gentry.
Gentry is still on wobbly legs! Can Ioannou finish him?
Ioannou misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ioannou.
Ioannou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Ioannou gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gentry regains guard.
Gentry is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ioannou dives into side control.
Ioannou knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gentry on the ground.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ioannou in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ioannou controls the position.
Ioannou is putting a hurting on Gentry here, landing some big shots from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ioannou scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Gentry is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ioannou can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Ioannou! |
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