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Event:
HFA 26
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Tavernelli slips under a jab from Temirbekovich.
Tavernelli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Temirbekovich swivels and escapes.
Nice shot by Temirbekovich.
Tavernelli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Temirbekovich has time to react.
Temirbekovich misses the jab.
Tavernelli misses with a straight right.
Temirbekovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Temirbekovich misses.
Tavernelli lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Tavernelli misses its intended target.
Tavernelli misses with a hook
and Temirbekovich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tavernelli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Temirbekovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Temirbekovich scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC#Tavernelli is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavernelli leaves his chin hanging out and Temirbekovich seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Tavernelli crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zaurbek Temirbekovich!
Zaurbek Temirbekovich retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Zaurbek Temirbekovich 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:
NG 16
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Williams throws a body punch but Tavernelli moves out of range.
Williams leaves Tavernelli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've been told by Williams's head coaches at Squirrel Sports 🐿️ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavernelli counters with a stiff right hand.
Tavernelli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tavernelli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams cracks Tavernelli with an open hand slap.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.#TD2#
Tavernelli decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tavernelli wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavernelli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tavernelli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Ground and pound from Tavernelli.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavernelli is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tavernelli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Tavernelli has control of the leg.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
Tavernelli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head. #SUB2#
Tavernelli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.
Tavernelli is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Tavernelli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tavernelli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tavernelli is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tavernelli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Williams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tavernelli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tavernelli thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Tavernelli lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Tavernelli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams is just riding it out for now. Tavernelli eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Tavernelli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tavernelli is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tavernelli is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tavernelli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tavernelli scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tavernelli is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tavernelli prevents Williams from improving his position.
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. Tavernelli connects with a nice short shot to Williams's temple.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Tavernelli in his half guard. #ROC2#Williams is rocked!
Tavernelli lands a big elbow - Williams is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Tavernelli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ciro Tavernelli!
Ciro Tavernelli is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
Next Gen 10
Date: Sep 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Perkasa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tavernelli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andy Perkasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkasa tries a head kick but it misses.
Tavernelli throws a hook but Perkasa blocks it.
Tavernelli pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Perkasa looking to score a takedown here. Tavernelli is defending well but Perkasa drives through and ends up in Tavernelli's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tavernelli is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Perkasa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tavernelli stands up over Perkasa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tavernelli controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavernelli is working Perkasa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Perkasa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Tavernelli is stalling in the full guard.
Tavernelli scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Tavernelli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Perkasa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tavernelli has managed to get both his arms back between Perkasa's legs - danger averted.
Tavernelli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tavernelli chips away with some ground and pound.
Tavernelli lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavernelli stands and throws Perkasa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Perkasa is trying to control Tavernelli's posture but Tavernelli avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Tavernelli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perkasa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Tavernelli looks up at the clock and then as Perkasa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tavernelli smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tavernelli lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tavernelli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Perkasa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tavernelli in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Perkasa looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Tavernelli turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ciro Tavernelli! |
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Event:
NextGen 2
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Tavernelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jufre was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavernelli.
Jufre is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jufre takes one to the chin there.
Jufre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tavernelli to score with a decent uppercut.
Tavernelli looks to throw the jab but Jufre is out of range. #TD2#
Jufre scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Jufre goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tavernelli has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jufre but great work by Tavernelli.
Tavernelli working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavernelli creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tavernelli remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Tavernelli working the body and head with strikes.
Tavernelli controls the position.
An elbow from Tavernelli crashes against the mat.
Tavernelli in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Tavernelli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jufre has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tavernelli just content to control the position.
Tavernelli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Tavernelli scores with punches from side control.
Tavernelli passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jufre!
Tavernelli controlling the position easily from mount.
Tavernelli lands a heavy elbow.
Tavernelli controlling from the full mount.
Tavernelli looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tavernelli lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Tavernelli lands a nice shot to the head.
Tavernelli scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jufre is looking to improve his position but Tavernelli isn't that keen on the idea.
Tavernelli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tavernelli landing shots from mount.
Tavernelli lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#Jufre is rocked!
Tavernelli looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jufre is still in real trouble! Can Tavernelli finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavernelli looking to finish Jufre with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jufre!#T4#
Tavernelli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jufre seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tavernelli.
Tavernelli lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavernelli in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tavernelli loads up with a big shot that hurts Jufre! He's pulled Tavernelli in close but Tavernelli has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Jufre survive? More strikes from Tavernelli and Jufre is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ciro Tavernelli! |
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Event:
SSDFN 11
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Sanders steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tavernelli.
Sanders's coach down at Da Trenches Fighting System was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sanders's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#KD2#
Sanders throws a left that rocks Tavernelli and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sanders dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Tavernelli regain composure!
#ROC2#Tavernelli is rocked!
Tavernelli is trying to control Sanders's posture but Sanders avoids it.
Oh Tavernelli is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanders scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Tavernelli is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Sanders can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reggie Sanders!
Reggie Sanders thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSDFN 8
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Tavernelli.
Stephens with the counter takedown but Tavernelli avoids it easily.
Tavernelli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stephens.
Stephens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tavernelli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stephens circles away quickly and effectively.
Tavernelli looks to land a left hand but Stephens moved out of range nicely.
Tavernelli stuns Stephens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavernelli throws a looping overhand right but Stephens ducks down to avoid it.
Tavernelli throws a hook but Stephens avoids it easily.
Stephens is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stephens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tavernelli misses with a body shot.
Stephens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tavernelli defends it well.#T1#
A lazy left from Tavernelli finds it's target.
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Tavernelli.
Tavernelli throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Stephens counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tavernelli is trying to stand up here but Stephens is controlling him well.
Stephens wants to control but Tavernelli is keeping him busy.
Tavernelli tries to kick Stephens off but Stephens keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Stephens wants to work for an arm triangle but Tavernelli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tavernelli is not content to let Stephens control the position.
Tavernelli tries to get to full guard but Stephens has control of the leg.
Stephens wants to free his trapped foot but Tavernelli is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Tavernelli wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stephens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tavernelli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stephens is pressing down on Tavernelli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tavernelli is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Stephens is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tavernelli defends it well.
Stephens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tavernelli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stephens tries to pass to full mount but Tavernelli defends it.
Tavernelli wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Stephens prevents Tavernelli from improving his position.
Stephens prevents Tavernelli from standing back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Stephens seems to be working for a kimura but Tavernelli defends the submission attempt.
Tavernelli is looking to improve his position.
Stephens wants to control but Tavernelli is keeping him busy.
Tavernelli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stephens on the ground.
Tavernelli is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Stephens is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tavernelli is just riding it out for now. Stephens eventually gives up the hold.
Tavernelli desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Stephens is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stephens keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tavernelli moves into full guard.
Tavernelli wants to stand up but Stephens is controlling him.
Tavernelli controls Stephens momentarily but Stephens frees himself.
Tavernelli wants to stand but Stephens is controlling the position.
Stephens pushes down on Tavernelli's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Stephens is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tavernelli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tavernelli looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tavernelli is refusing to be controlled, as Stephens sits in half guard.
Tavernelli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tavernelli tries to get out of the position.#ES#
Tavernelli manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tavernelli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stephens.
Stephens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ciro Tavernelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavernelli loads up on a big right hand but Stephens slips the punch.
Stephens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tavernelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavernelli.
Tavernelli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T6#
Stephens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tavernelli but Tavernelli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tavernelli scores with the left hand. Stephens knows he should have avoided that one.
Tavernelli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stephens feints the counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Stephens.
Tavernelli stuns Stephens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tavernelli lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tavernelli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stephens's head backwards.
Tavernelli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T7#
Stephens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavernelli missing with a left hand there. Stephens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Stephens.
Stephens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavernelli throws a lazy right hand but Stephens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stephens feints the counter takedown.
Tavernelli misses with a looping right.
Tavernelli is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tavernelli throws a body shot but no joy.
Stephens tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tavernelli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stephens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T8#
Tavernelli throws a lazy right hand but Stephens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tavernelli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stephens tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stephens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ciro Tavernelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavernelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stephens drops his hands momentarily and Tavernelli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tavernelli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tavernelli takes a swing at Stephens's ribcage but misses.
Tavernelli throws a looping overhand right but Stephens ducks down to avoid it.
Stephens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tavernelli defends it well.
Tavernelli throws a hook but Stephens blocks it.#T9#
A slow jab from Tavernelli misses its intended target.
Stephens is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tavernelli looks to land a combination but Stephens avoids it well.
Stephens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tavernelli.
Tavernelli misses with a hook. Stephens ducked under it nicely.
Tavernelli throws the left hand but Stephens avoids the punch easily.
Tavernelli pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stephens back to the ropes. Tavernelli follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tavernelli throws a right and a left that Stephens avoids nicely.
Stephens defending well as Tavernelli loads up on a big left hand.
And Stephens tries to counter it with a takedown but Tavernelli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stephens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavernelli.
Stephens with the counter takedown but Tavernelli avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Tavernelli dominated that round.
That's time! Tavernelli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R2#
Tavernelli throws a series of punches but Stephens moves out of range.
Stephens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stephens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Tavernelli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stephens with the counter takedown but Tavernelli avoids it easily.
Tavernelli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD#
Tavernelli drops Stephens with a beautiful combination! Stephens stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tavernelli is looking for the KO!#ROC#Stephens is rocked!
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Tavernelli.
Tavernelli looks to throw the jab but Stephens is out of range.
Stephens is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tavernelli throws a looping overhand right but Stephens ducks down to avoid it.
Stephens with the counter takedown but Tavernelli avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavernelli throws a series of punches but Stephens moves out of range.
Stephens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tavernelli defends it well.
Stephens throws a hook to the side of Tavernelli's head but Tavernelli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tavernelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephens can do to turn this around?#T1#
Stephens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tavernelli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but Tavernelli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ciro Tavernelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaden Stephens.
Stephens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stephens is still on wobbly legs! Can Tavernelli finish him?
Tavernelli circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Stephens to the canvas! Stephens doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Tavernelli keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ciro Tavernelli! |
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Event:
SSDFN 6
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Tavernelli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tavernelli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Tavernelli backs off Webster throws a huge counter combo but Tavernelli manages to avoid it all.
Tavernelli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Webster as he jumps to the side.
Tavernelli throws a looping overhand right but Webster ducks down to avoid it.
Tavernelli fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ciro Tavernelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavernelli throws out the jab.
Ciro Tavernelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Webster takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Webster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavernelli throws out the jab.
As Tavernelli backs off Webster throws a huge counter combo but Tavernelli manages to avoid it all.
Tavernelli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Webster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Webster is looking for the big counter here.#T1##TD#
Tavernelli looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tavernelli postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tavernelli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tavernelli with a nice head shot there.
Tavernelli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tavernelli distracts Webster with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tavernelli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Webster trying to keep a closed guard but Tavernelli is proving a slippery customer.
Tavernelli works over Webster with some ground and pound from guard.
Tavernelli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Tavernelli scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tavernelli is in close to Webster's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tavernelli content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tavernelli has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tavernelli stays in close to Webster's body and controls the position.
Tavernelli seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Webster for as long as he can get away with.
Tavernelli connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Webster being controlled here, momentarily.
Tavernelli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Webster is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Tavernelli cracks Webster with a big elbow.
Tavernelli working the head with strikes.
Webster looks winded!
Tavernelli lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#Webster is rocked!
Tavernelli connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Webster some visible discomfort.
Webster is still in real trouble! Can Tavernelli finish him?
Tavernelli cracks Webster with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Tavernelli immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Webster is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Tavernelli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ciro Tavernelli! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Imanaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tavernelli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tavernelli throws a big shot that misses.
Imanaga flicks out a counter leg kick but Tavernelli steps away.
Tavernelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Imanaga moves away.
Imanaga should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Imanaga throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tavernelli's head.
Tavernelli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Imanaga momentarily.
Tavernelli closes the distance and clinches up with Imanaga, looking for a takedown. Tavernelli pushes Imanaga against the cage but Imanaga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Imanaga throws a counter combo.#TD#
Tavernelli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Imanaga sprawls well initially but Tavernelli persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tavernelli is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Imanaga reverses the position - he's now on top in Tavernelli's guard.
Tavernelli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Imanaga seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tavernelli pulls Imanaga in close to prevent any damage. #ES#
Tavernelli has his feet on Imanaga's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tavernelli misses the jab.
Tavernelli just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Imanaga slips a jab from Tavernelli.
Tavernelli throws a body punch but Imanaga moves out of range.
Imanaga throws a counter combo.#TD#
Tavernelli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tavernelli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Imanaga defending against the ground and pound.
Tavernelli working the head with strikes.
Imanaga struggling a bit here.
Imanaga is trying to escape the position but Tavernelli is controlling the position.
Imanaga tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tavernelli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tavernelli 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.
#T3#
Tavernelli trying to control the position but Imanaga is working away.
Tavernelli is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Imanaga is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tavernelli lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Imanaga down.
Tavernelli advances to full mount.
Tavernelli lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Imanaga hang on?
Tavernelli has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tavernelli scoring with strikes but Imanaga is staying in there.
Tavernelli throwing strikes but Imanaga uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavernelli is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Imanaga looks winded!
Tavernelli is nestled in close to Imanaga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#Imanaga is rocked!#T4#
Tavernelli landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Imanaga is still in real trouble! Can Tavernelli finish him?
Tavernelli is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tavernelli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Tavernelli is trying to work for a kimura but Imanaga is defending well.
Imanaga seems to have recovered his senses.
Tavernelli wants to take a breather but Imanaga is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavernelli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tavernelli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Tavernelli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Imanaga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavernelli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tavernelli cracks Imanaga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ciro Tavernelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavernelli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Tavernelli looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Imanaga!
Tavernelli in side control, throwing shots but Imanaga defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavernelli throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Imanaga works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imanaga tries to roll over but Tavernelli keeps him under control.#T1#
Tavernelli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tavernelli takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tavernelli lands a nice short elbow.
Imanaga wants to improve his position but Tavernelli is controlling well.
Tavernelli working over Imanaga with some ground and pound. Imanaga looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Imanaga is breathing heavily.
Tavernelli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Imanaga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Tavernelli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Imanaga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tavernelli.
Tavernelli working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Tavernelli is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tavernelli throwing shots but Imanaga is blocking nicely.
Tavernelli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Tavernelli slips a nice elbow through Imanaga's hands, connecting with Imanaga's forehead.
Ciro Tavernelli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tavernelli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Imanaga's head.
Tavernelli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Imanaga's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tavernelli throwing shots but Imanaga is blocking nicely.
Tavernelli is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Tavernelli there.
Tavernelli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Imanaga defending well though.
Tavernelli is nestled in close to Imanaga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tavernelli working over Imanaga with some ground and pound. Imanaga looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Imanaga has hold of Tavernelli's hands but Tavernelli slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Tavernelli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ground and pound from Tavernelli.
Well, if Tavernelli is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Tavernelli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tavernelli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tavernelli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Imanaga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavernelli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Tavernelli dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Tavernelli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tavernelli throws a jab but it's blocked by Imanaga. #TD2#
Imanaga bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tavernelli can't do much from the bottom here.
Tavernelli manages to get back to half guard.
Tavernelli keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tavernelli wants to improve his position but Imanaga is controlling well.
Tavernelli keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Imanaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Tavernelli scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
An elbow from Tavernelli crashes against the mat.
Imanaga tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tavernelli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tavernelli lands some shots froms side control.
Tavernelli moves into full mount!
Tavernelli with a couple of short strikes.
Tavernelli landing punches.
Tavernelli is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Imanaga can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns Imanaga that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A big strike lands for Tavernelli! That's really hurt Imanaga and he's turned his back - Tavernelli keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Tavernelli jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ciro Tavernelli! |
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