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Event:
NextGen 5
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones takes a swing at Albertini's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albertini. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Albertini throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Albertini defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Albertini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Albertini is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albertini is controlling Jones's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Albertini is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Albertini has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jones moves into full mount! Albertini won't be happy about that! #T1#
Albertini wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Jones moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Albertini has worked his arm free - good work by Albertini!
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Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Albertini's legs.
Albertini tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.#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.#SUB2#
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Albertini, who protects the arm well.
Jones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Albertini gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones is pressing down on Albertini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Albertini is holding on for now. #T3#
Albertini is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones working Albertini over with strikes.
Jones trying to control the action but Albertini is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Albertini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Albertini trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones prevents Albertini from standing back up.
Albertini is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Albertini is looking to escape.
Jones is keen to just control but Albertini is a slippery customer.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Albertini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jones maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Albertini could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jones has cracked it and Albertini is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hamburger Jones!
Hamburger Jones is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
OPG 7: Albertini vs Ngata 2
Date: Jul 24, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Ngata closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Albertini's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albertini looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Albertini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ngata tries to stand but Albertini is controlling from the bottom.
Albertini wants to sweep but no luck.
Albertini wants to stand but Ngata is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata postures up.
Ngata preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Ngata shoots in and bounces Albertini off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Albertini uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Ngata tries to move into range but Albertini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Albertini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Ngata drives through with a takedown into guard.
Albertini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albertini is adopting a defensive guard.#ES#
Albertini manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Albertini lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albertini has Ngata pushed against the cage.
Ngata is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Albertini to keep the fight standing.
Albertini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Ngata manages to break the clinch.
Albertini scores with a nice head shot.
Albertini misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Ngata, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Albertini connects with a looping right hand.
Ngata has his takedown stuffed
and Albertini counters with a nice body shot.
Ngata looks winded!
Ngata needs to keep his hands up - Albertini had a free shot at his head there.#KD#
Nice combo by Albertini! Oh, that's hurt him - Ngata falls to the canvas and Albertini follows him into side control. #ROC#Ngata is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sato Ngata has been cut.
Albertini is looking to take a break and control but Ngata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ngata is still in real trouble! Can Albertini finish him?#T3#
Albertini advances nicely into full mount.
Albertini unloading with bombs!
Ngata seems to have recovered his senses.
Albertini pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Albertini controlling the pace for now.
Albertini looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Albertini pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#Ngata is rocked!
Albertini trying to control but Ngata is having none of it.
Albertini putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
Albertini working Ngata over with strikes here.
Albertini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ngata is looking to escape.
Albertini landing strikes from the mount.
Albertini looking to control but Ngata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albertini looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Albertini! Ngata is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michele Albertini!
Michele Albertini is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
HFA 7
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Knuckles. Albertini does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albertini. Knuckles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knuckles appears to be looking for a big counter.
Albertini avoids the body shot from Knuckles.
Albertini throws a body punch but Knuckles moves out of range.
Albertini throws a right hand that misses
and Knuckles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knuckles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Albertini looks to score with a jab to the body but Knuckles is just out of range.
Albertini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.
Knuckles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albertini.
Albertini lands with a nice body punch.
Albertini throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knuckles counters with a left and a right that stings Albertini.
Albertini misses with the combination.
Albertini throws a hook to the side of Knuckles's head but Knuckles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Knuckles misses its target.
Albertini throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Knuckles was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Albertini misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Knuckles.
Albertini takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Albertini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.
Albertini misses with a low kick.
Knuckles lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Knuckles. Beautiful body shot.
Knuckles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albertini.
Albertini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knuckles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knuckles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Albertini. Albertini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Albertini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Albertini scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Michele Albertini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albertini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knuckles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Albertini looks winded!
Knuckles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albertini misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles jabs Albertini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Albertini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Albertini swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Knuckles connects with a body shot.#T2#
Knuckles lands a nice looking body shot.
Albertini misses with the combination.
A shot to the body from Albertini misses
letting Knuckles counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Michele Albertini has been cut.
Knuckles scores with a punch to the head.
Albertini throws a hook to the side of Knuckles's head but Knuckles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Albertini ducks right into an uppercut from Knuckles.
Albertini misses with a series of wild punches.
Knuckles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Albertini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knuckles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Albertini doesn't seem bothered though.
Albertini swings widly with a right hand
and Knuckles counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheers as Knuckles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Albertini doesn't seem phased though.
Knuckles thuds a left hand into Albertini's body.
Chuck Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knuckles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Knuckles connects with the punch.
Knuckles is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Knuckles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#Albertini is rocked!
Albertini drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Albertini is still on wobbly legs! Can Knuckles finish him?
Albertini misses with a body shot
#KD#
and Knuckles counters with a nice right hand that sends Albertini toppling to the canvas! Albertini scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knuckles finish him?!
Albertini just misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles misses the shot to the body.
Albertini seems to have recovered his senses.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from Albertini.
Albertini punishes Knuckles's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Albertini avoids the body shot from Knuckles.
Albertini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knuckles was well out of range. Poor timing from Albertini.
Albertini defending well as Knuckles loads up on a big left hand.
Albertini misses with a hook to the body
and Knuckles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Albertini misses with a right hand
and Albertini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Knuckles connects with a right hand. Albertini shakes it off.
Albertini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knuckles manages to avoid it.
Knuckles misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Albertini throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Knuckles tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Albertini is in Knuckles's guard.
Knuckles has his feet on Albertini's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've been informed that Albertini has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
An inside leg kick from Albertini misses.
Albertini throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knuckles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Albertini swinging wildly here.
Albertini looks to land a right hand but Knuckles moved out of range.
Knuckles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Albertini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albertini swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knuckles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Albertini misses with a body shot.
Albertini misses with a combination
and Knuckles counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Knuckles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michele Albertini's cut.
That's time! Knuckles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Albertini throws a body shot but no joy.
Knuckles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Albertini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Albertini misses with a shot to the body
and Knuckles counters with a straight right hand.
Albertini throws a body shot but no joy.
Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knuckles throws a predictable looking body shot
and Albertini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knuckles scores with a three punch combo!
Albertini misses with a body shot
and Knuckles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Albertini lands with a nice body punch.
Albertini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Albertini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albertini looks to score with a jab to the body but Knuckles is just out of range.
Albertini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knuckles was well out of range. Poor timing from Albertini.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albertini misses with a body punch
and Knuckles counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knuckles throws a shot from downtown. Albertini moves away and avoids it.
Knuckles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Albertinis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Albertini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knuckles doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Albertini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Albertini jabs Knuckles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Albertini swings for the body but Knuckles moves out of range.
Albertini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knuckles counters with a stiff right hand.
Albertini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Albertini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knuckles.
Albertini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albertini throws a one two combo.
Albertini misses with a series of wild punches.
Knuckles throws a predictable looking body shot
and Albertini counters with a left and a right that stings Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a hook to the side of Albertini's head but Albertini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albertini connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Albertini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Albertini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albertini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knuckles.
The crowd cheers as Knuckles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Albertini doesn't seem phased though.
Albertini scores with a hook.
Albertini throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knuckles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Albertini can do to turn this around?
Knuckles misses with an uppercut.
Albertini lands a nice hook to Knuckles's body. Knuckles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Albertini misses the shot to the body.
Knuckles slips a jab from Albertini.
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albertini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Albertini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knuckles.
Albertini is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knuckles rather than just go for the knockout.
Albertini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Albertini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Albertini is looking to score with low kicks.
Albertini will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Albertini misses with a body kick.
Knuckles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knuckles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chuck Knuckles is winning the standup battle so far.
Albertini throws a hook to the side of Knuckles's head but Knuckles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the body from Albertini misses
and Knuckles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Albertini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knuckles counters with a nice uppercut.
Knuckles scores with a shot to the body.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from Albertini.
Knuckles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from Albertini.
Albertini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Knuckles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knuckles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Albertini lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Knuckles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Albertini misses with a wild body shot.
Albertini throws a combination that misses
and Knuckles counters with a left to the body.
Albertini misses with a hook to the body
and Knuckles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Albertini thinking.
Jab by Knuckles.
Albertini misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Knuckles finds it's way through Albertini's defenses.
Knuckles throws out a powerful jab.
Knuckles lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knuckles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Albertini misses with a hook to the body
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
Albertini misses with a hook to the body
and Albertini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albertini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chuck Knuckles will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michele Albertini's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Albertini gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knuckles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Albertini misses with a straight left.
Albertini throws a shot from downtown. Knuckles moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Knuckles tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albertini walks into a straight right hand from Knuckles.
Albertini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knuckles slips a straight right by Albertini.
A shot to the body from Knuckles misses
and Albertini counters with a right hand to the body.
Albertini looks to land a combination but Knuckles avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albertini. Knuckles does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albertini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knuckles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Albertini throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knuckles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Albertini misses with a body punch
and Knuckles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knuckles cracks a nice hook into Albertini's ribs.
Albertini throws a body punch but Knuckles moves out of range. #T1#
Knuckles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knuckles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albertini.
Albertini misses with a body shot
and Knuckles counters with a nice uppercut.
Albertini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knuckles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albertini misses with a body punch
and Knuckles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Albertini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knuckles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Albertini doesn't seem bothered though.
Knuckles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albertini.
Albertini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knuckles's head.
Knuckles scores with a jab. Albertini acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Albertini misses the body punch
and Knuckles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Albertini misses with a wild body shot.
Knuckles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
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!
Albertini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Albertini walks into a jab.
Albertini lands with an overhand left.
Knuckles blocks a jab.
Albertini moves out of range of the strikes.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from Albertini.
Albertini misses with a low kick.
Albertini falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knuckles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from Albertini.
Knuckles dodges the punch combination from Albertini.
Albertini just misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Albertini swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Albertini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albertini misses with a straight right.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from Albertini.
Albertini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knuckles checks the leg kick.
Knuckles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Albertini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Albertini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knuckles.
Albertini is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knuckles with a body shot.
Knuckles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albertini.
Albertini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knuckles misses with a looping left.
Albertini just misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles scores with a jab.
Albertini looks to throw the jab but Knuckles is out of range.
Knuckles cracks Albertini with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Albertini throws a hook but Knuckles blocks it.#T4#
Knuckles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Albertini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knuckles was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
A decent looking cross lands there for Knuckles.
Albertini lands a nice hook to Knuckles's body. Knuckles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knuckles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Albertini tries to bum rush Knuckles with a series of wild strikes but Knuckles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knuckles staying out of range there.
Michele Albertini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Knuckles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Albertini misses with a combination
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
Albertini throws a body punch but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albertini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chuck Knuckles.
Well Knuckles 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Knuckles!
In his post fight interview, Chuck Knuckles started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Slice shoots in for a takedown but Albertini shows good takedown defense.
Albertini looks to land a left hand but Slice moved out of range nicely.
Slice throws a counter combo.
Albertini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slice.
Slice works over Albertini's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Michele Albertini has been cut.
Albertini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Albertini looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice is just out of range.
Slice throws a series of punches but Albertini moves out of range.
Albertini misses with a wild body shot.
Slice misses with a series of wild punches.
Albertini loads up on a big right hand but Slice slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albertini avoids the head kick by Slice.
Slice slips under a jab from Albertini.
Albertini swings for the body but Slice moves out of range.
Albertini tries to score with a low kick but Slice moves his leg out of the way.
Albertini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slice counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Albertini tries to clinch up.
Slice darts in looking for a takedown but Albertini gets double underhooks and turns Slice into the cage.
Albertini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albertini avoids the head kick by Slice.
Albertini went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Slice avoids the body shot from Albertini.
Albertini swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Slice counters with a stiff right hand.
Albertini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#That has opened up DeMarcus Slice's cut even more.
Slice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slice is trying to counter with his kicks.
Slice defending well as Albertini loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Slice gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Albertini gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Slice.
Michele Albertini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeMarcus Slice.#BC#
Albertini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Slice fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Albertini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slice manages to avoid it.
Slice is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Slice shoots in looking for a takedown but Albertini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slice's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Albertini throws a jab but it's blocked by Slice.
Albertini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albertini scores with a hook to the body. Slice takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slice looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Albertini.
Albertini swinging wildly here.
Slice tries to clinch but Albertini moves out of range.
Slice moves out of range as Albertini strikes.#T3#
Slice slips a jab and a cross from Albertini.
Albertini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slice manages to avoid it.
Slice swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Slice loses concentration momentarily and Albertini pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Slice crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Albertini finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michele Albertini! |
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Event:
OPG 1: A New Way
Date: Jun 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Albertini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Sato Ngata has been cut.#CL#
Albertini closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Ngata breaks the clinch.
Albertini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Ngata gets a double leg takedown into Albertini's guard.
Albertini trying to control the position here.
Ngata scoring with some ground and pound.
Ngata is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Albertini throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Albertini seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Albertini is looking to sweep but instead, Ngata has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ngata is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Albertini wants to get back to full guard.
Albertini tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ngata has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2##SUB2#
Albertini defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ngata.
A nice elbow there by Ngata.
Ngata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Albertini is looking to escape.
Ngata cracks Albertini with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T3#
Albertini bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Albertini with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Albertini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Albertini looking to sit in guard and control but Ngata gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Albertini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ngata passes Albertini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ngata prevents Albertini from standing back up.
Ngata wants to take a breather but Albertini is having none of it.
Ngata seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ngata is nestled in close to Albertini, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Ngata looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Albertini tries to roll over but Ngata keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ngata looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sato Ngata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sato Ngata's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ngata throws a head kick but Albertini moves out of range.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Ngata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Albertini scores with a decent looking hook.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Albertini has knocked Ngata down with a huge combo! Albertini steps away and waves a wobbly Ngata back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Ngata is rocked!
Albertini lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Ngata - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Albertini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michele Albertini! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Albertson.
Albertson swinging wildly here.
Albertini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Albertson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Albertini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albertini has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Albertini scores with a jab.
Albertson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Albertini went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Albertini grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Albertson takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Albertini cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michele Albertini! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Albertini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Albertini wants it to stay on the feet.
Albertini was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Albertini fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hones is out of range.
Hones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Albertini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hones walks into a straight right hand from Albertini.
Nice body punch from Albertini. #CL2#
Hones rushes Albertini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Albertini drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michele Albertini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Hones.#TD2#
Hones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Albertini uses from the top position. #T1#
Albertini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Albertini looking to pass the guard. #SU#
Albertini stands and steps away. Hones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hones throws a sloppy head kick and Albertini moves out of range easily.
OH! Hones has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Albertini smells blood and charges in for the finish! Albertini unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Hones sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michele Albertini!
Jonny Hones spoke after the fight, saying 'I wanna thank the fans for coming out, today ain’t my day and god will change that next time.'. |
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