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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 4
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Dragosavac tries to clinch up but Tuiavii circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Dragosavac moves into the clinch successfully.
Tuiavii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuiavii working Dragosavac over with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Dragosavac scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tuiavii taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tuiavii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragosavac.
Tuiavii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dragosavac lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tuiavii lands a body punch.
Tuiavii stalling in the clinch.
Dragosavac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuiavii landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Pablo Dragosavac has been cut.
Tuiavii's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tuiavii's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tuiavii tries to land a knee to the head but Dragosavac blocks with his arms.
Tuiavii blocks a body shot from Dragosavac.
Dragosavac has a couple of punches blocked by Tuiavii.
Tuiavii lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuiavii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragosavac definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Tuiavii blocks a body shot from Dragosavac.
Dragosavac lands a right hand.
Dragosavac digs a right hand into Tuiavii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tuiavii's gas tank.
Dragosavac struggles to land a body shot inside as Tuiavii controls his hands.
Tuiavii lands a left hand.
Dragosavac prevents a body shot from Tuiavii.
Tuiavii misses with a punch to the body.
Tuiavii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Tuiavii.
Tuiavii tries to throw a body punch but Dragosavac avoids it by throwing Tuiavii back against the cage.
Dragosavac takes a shot to the head.
Tuiavii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tuiavii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tuiavii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Dragosavac fails to land.
Dragosavac takes a shot to the head.
Tuiavii scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuiavii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Tuiavii blocks a body shot from Dragosavac.
Tuiavii lands a body punch.
Dragosavac misses with the head strike.
Dragosavac misses with a punch to the body.
Tuiavii gets through Dragosavac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dragosavac creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dragosavac presses Tuiavii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dragosavac lands an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tuiavii.
Dragosavac is breathing heavily.
Tuiavii blocks an uppercut.
Tuiavii tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuiavii.
Tuiavii trying to land knees to the body.
Dragosavac has a couple of punches blocked by Tuiavii.
Dragosavac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragosavac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuiavii tries to work over Dragosavac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dragosavac lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Tuiavii blocks an uppercut.
Dragosavac blocks an uppercut.
Tuiavii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuiavii holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dragosavac - that landed with a thud.
Dragosavac lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dragosavac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dragosavac gets through Tuiavii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tuiavii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tuiavii tries to land knees in the clinch but Dragosavac avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Dragosavac.
Tuiavii looking to slow down the pace here.
Dragosavac lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tuiavii can't find room to land a body shot as Dragosavac controls the action.
Tuiavii has a couple of punches blocked by Dragosavac.
Dragosavac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tuiavii's elbow. #T4#
Dragosavac scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dragosavac lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Tuiavii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dragosavac changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Dragosavac drives through and clinches with Tuiavii against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dragosavac.
Dragosavac lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dragosavac works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dragosavac scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dragosavac scores with a shoulder strike.
Dragosavac can't find room to land a body shot as Tuiavii controls the action.
Dragosavac lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dragosavac lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuiavii working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Dragosavac scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dragosavac lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Dragosavac.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Dragosavac dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Dragosavac's cut.
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#
Dragosavac is looking to clinch but Tuiavii is avoiding it.
#CL#
Dragosavac closes the distance and pushes Tuiavii back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tuiavii fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dragosavac as Tuiavii tries to tie him up.
Dragosavac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dragosavac misses with a punch to the body.
Dragosavac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragosavac tries a body shot but Tuiavii blocks it.
Tuiavii is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dragosavac is keeping busy.
Tuiavii tries a knee to the head but Dragosavac blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuiavii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dragosavac is defending well for now.
Tuiavii prevents a body shot from Dragosavac.
Tuiavii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragosavac's elbow.
Tuiavii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragosavac tries a body shot but Tuiavii blocks it.
Tuiavii throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dragosavac blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Dragosavac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dragosavac lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dragosavac lands a body shot.
Tuiavii is breathing heavily.
Tuiavii tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dragosavac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Dragosavac.
A short body shot lands from Dragosavac as the two fighters clinch.
Dragosavac makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Dragosavac.
Dragosavac digs a right hand into Tuiavii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tuiavii's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Dragosavac.
Tuiavii blocking some punches.
Dragosavac lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dragosavac lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tuiavii backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Tuiavii fails to land.
Dragosavac misses with a body punch.
Dragosavac blocks an uppercut.
Tuiavii working aggressively here.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragosavac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dragosavac lands a nice uppercut.
Dragosavac lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dragosavac gets through Tuiavii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Freddie Tuiavii has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Dragosavac fails to land.
Dragosavac lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tuiavii backwards.
Nice body punch from Dragosavac.
Tuiavii looking to slow down the pace here.
Tuiavii working aggressively here.
Tuiavii throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dragosavac blocks it with crossed arms.
Dragosavac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dragosavac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tuiavii backwards.
A short right from Dragosavac.
Dragosavac misses with the head strike.
Dragosavac misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Dragosavac.
#T3#
Dragosavac works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dragosavac lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tuiavii backwards.
Dragosavac is leaning against Tuiavii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dragosavac works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Dragosavac on the inside. #ROC#Tuiavii is rocked!
Dragosavac dips a shoulder and cracks Tuiavii with a mighty uppercut! Tuiavii falls back against the cage and Dragosavac unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tuiavii is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dragosavac screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Dragosavac!
A less than humble Pablo Dragosavac misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Tuiavii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tuiavii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tuiavii's waist but Tuiavii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tuiavii counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tuiavii tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tuiavii to the ground. Tuiavii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
King Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Freddie Tuiavii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuiavii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tuiavii looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Tuiavii lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Jackson avoids the body shot from Tuiavii.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson misses with the body kick
and Tuiavii counters with an outside leg kick.
Tuiavii tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tuiavii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tuiavii connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T2#
Jackson blocks a jab.
Tuiavii misses with a hook.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Tuiavii gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Tuiavii is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jackson.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws a counter combo.
A lazy left from Tuiavii finds it's target.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tuiavii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tuiavii throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Tuiavii blocks a head kick by Jackson.
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!
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Tuiavii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Tuiavii misses with a straight left. #T3#
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Tuiavii moved away.
Tuiavii tried to counter with a leg kick but Jackson avoided it.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson looks winded!
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Tuiavii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tuiavii half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tuiavii counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tuiavii defends it nicely.
Tuiavii could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
Jackson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tuiavii makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jackson really felt that one!
Tuiavii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson looks to throw a body kick
and Tuiavii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Freddie Tuiavii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tuiavii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jackson with a poor takedown
enabling Tuiavii to counter with a crisp jab.
Tuiavii lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Tuiavii dominated that round.
That's time! Tuiavii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tuiavii throws a body shot but no joy.
Tuiavii sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Tuiavii avoids it this time.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Tuiavii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Jackson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tuiavii has got the better of the exchanges.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tuiavii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tuiavii.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Tuiavii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuiavii throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Tuiavii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Tuiavii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Tuiavii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Freddie Tuiavii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Jackson.#T1#
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Tuiavii.
Nice straight punches there by Tuiavii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tuiavii.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tuiavii counters with an inside leg kick.
Tuiavii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tuiavii lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Tuiavii tried to counter with a leg kick but Jackson avoided it.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tuiavii delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Nice shot lands for Tuiavii.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson with a poor takedown #CL#
and Tuiavii moves into the clinch.
Tuiavii controlling the action here for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuiavii just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tuiavii unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Tuiavii has double underhooks.
Tuiavii slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Tuiavii blocks with his arms.
#T3#
Tuiavii's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Good body shot from Tuiavii.
Tuiavii is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Tuiavii avoiding damage.
Tuiavii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Tuiavii can't break the clinch.
#T4#
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.
Tuiavii's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tuiavii slows down the pace here.
Tuiavii struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tuiavii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Tuiavii's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Tuiavii dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson tries a low kick but Tuiavii avoids it.
Tuiavii throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a leg kick #CL#
and Tuiavii holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tuiavii - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tuiavii scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tuiavii using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson wants to break free but Tuiavii has control.
#T1##BC2#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Tuiavii misses its intended target.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tuiavii.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Tuiavii counter with a right hand.
Tuiavii blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tuiavii blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Tuiavii counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tuiavii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Tuiavii's front leg but catches the back leg as Tuiavii tries to avoid it. #T2#
Tuiavii lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Tuiavii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tuiavii lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Tuiavii tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Tuiavii moves out of range easily.
Tuiavii throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
letting Tuiavii counter with a right hand. #T3#
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Tuiavii counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a head kick but Tuiavii moves out of range.
Tuiavii missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tuiavii missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tuiavii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tuiavii cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
A lazy body kick from Tuiavii #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tuiavii!
Tuiavii is trying to improve his position.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tuiavii wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Tuiavii is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SU2#
Jackson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Tuiavii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tuiavii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Tuiavii moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
A quick step to the side and Tuiavii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
King Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tuiavii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Tuiavii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tuiavii, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Tuiavii!
After the fight, Freddie Tuiavii was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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