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Event:
MMA Hype -55-
Date: Apr 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Ali moves away from the strike by Carisi.
Ali misses with a body punch
and Carisi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch.
Carisi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short left from Ali.
Ali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carisi backwards.
Ali keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carisi's efforts to push away.
Carisi tries to pull guard but Ali forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carisi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carisi misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Ali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Ali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Ali tries to get set, Carisi tries to push him back and clinch up but Ali manages to avoid the attempt.
Ali connects with a body shot that sends Carisi's belly button to the back.#T1#
Ali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carisi throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
Ali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carisi throws out the jab.
Ali doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Carisi slips a jab from Ali.
Carisi thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Carisi throwing a counter right hand but Ali manages to avoid it.
Carisi throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Carisi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ali connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carisi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch successfully.
Carisi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carisi.
Carisi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ali's head.
Immanuel Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ali moves into range and clinches up with Carisi.
Carisi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Ali blocks a body shot from Carisi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali. #BC2#
Ali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Ali manages to break the clinch.
Ali scores with a jab to the body.
Carisi misses with a left hand
letting Ali counter with a right hand.
Carisi looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Carisi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Carisi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Ali breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Carisi tries to keep at a distance but Ali has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ali prevents a body shot from Carisi.
Ali's coach down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ali's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Carisi trying to stall but Ali improves his position.
Ali blocks a body shot from Carisi.
Ali lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Ali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carisi throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Carisi moves out of range as Ali strikes.
Ali misses with the combination.
#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Carisi misses the target. #CL2#
Ali has closed the distance and engaged Carisi in a clinch.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Ali breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Ali clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carisi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carisi throws a head punch that misses.
Carisi taking a breather.
Ali lands an uppercut.
Carisi fails to pull guard.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali prevents a body shot from Carisi. #BC2#
Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Immanuel Ali dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Ali closes the distance and pushes Carisi back into the cage.#BC2#
Ali breaks from the clinch.
Carisi misses with an uppercut.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#KD#
Carisi lands a big head kick that sends Ali tumbling to the mat! Carisi takes a step backwards and waves Ali back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Ali is rocked!
Carisi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Carisi finish him?
Carisi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carisi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Ali gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carisi jumps guard but Ali stands there with Carisi around his waist. Carisi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ali seems to have recovered his senses.
Ali presses Carisi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ali prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ali pushes Carisi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Immanuel Ali seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carisi tries to pull guard but Ali forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Carisi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ali.
Ali prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ali lands a hook that snaps the head of Carisi backwards.
Ali lands a hook that snaps the head of Carisi backwards.
Carisi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ali to keep the fight standing.
Carisi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Ali breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Carisi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carisi moves forwards but Ali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Immanuel Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carisi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Carisi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Carisi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carisi there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carisi gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Carisi tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Ali is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Carisi buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Carisi!! Carisi is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Ali throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Immanuel Ali!
After winning the bout, Immanuel Ali thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -43-
Date: Mar 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Carisi lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Oper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carisi avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
Carisi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oper backwards.
Carisi managing to block the knees to the body from Oper.
Carisi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carisi jumps guard but Oper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but Carisi avoids the damage to the body.
A right hand to the body from Carisi.
Carisi managing to block the knees to the body from Oper.
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but Carisi avoids the damage to the body.
Carisi is trying to maintain a safe position but Oper gets an underhook and turns Carisi into the cage.
Carisi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oper lands a good knee to the midsection. Carisi won't want to take too many of those.
Carisi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carisi avoids it.
Carisi avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
Oper trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carisi gets through Oper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carisi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Oper is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Oper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carisi is defending well for now.
Oper missing with knees to the body.
Carisi lands a shoulder strike.
Carisi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carisi avoids it.
Oper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carisi avoids it.
Oper prevents a body shot from Carisi.
Oper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carisi is defending well for now.
Oper being controlled against the cage.
Carisi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Carisi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carisi pushes Oper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carisi misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Oper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carisi.
#TD#
Carisi jumps guard and drags Oper to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
My spies in Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform me that Oper has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Oper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carisi is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Oper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carisi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carisi wants to control from the top but Oper keeps moving.
Carisi advances to half guard.
Oper won't allow Carisi to pass to mount.
Oper desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Oper is refusing to be controlled, as Carisi sits in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Carisi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oper trying to control but Carisi postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oper is in trouble now - Carisi has advanced to mount!
Carisi content just to control the position here.
Carisi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carisi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carisi prevents Oper from getting the reversal.#T4##SUB#
Carisi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Oper can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Carisi wants to take Oper's back here but Oper is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Oper working to try and regain half guard.
Carisi wants to take Oper's back but he can't do it this time.
Carisi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oper is looking to escape.
Carisi fails to take his opponent's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Carisi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Oper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carisi, pushing him back against the cage.
Oper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carisi is defending well for now.
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but Carisi avoids the damage to the body.
Carisi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carisi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carisi jumps guard but Oper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Carisi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oper can do to turn this around?
A left hand lands to the body for Carisi.
Carisi throws a head punch that misses.
Oper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carisi avoids it.
Oper missing with knees to the body.
Carisi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oper walks away with a smile on his face. Carisi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oper get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Oper stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Carisi runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonny Carisi! |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW TEST
Date: Dec 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Big Bombs slaps away a takedown attempt from Carisi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Big Bombs.
#CL2#
Carisi tries to keep at a distance but Big Bombs has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Big Bombs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Big Bombs. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Big Bombs clinches up against the ropes.
Carisi tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Carisi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Big Bombs throws a series of punches but Carisi moves out of range.
Carisi shoots in for a takedown but Big Bombs shows good takedown defense.
Big Bombs throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Carisi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Big Bombs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carisi attempts a counter takedown but Big Bombs avoids it well and moves away.
Carisi fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Carisi slips a jab and a cross from Big Bombs.
Big Bombs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carisi circles away quickly and effectively.
Big Bombs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carisi.
Carisi misses with a two punch combination.
Big Bombs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carisi. Carisi obviously looking to wear him down.
Big Bombs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Big Bombs wants it to stay on the feet.
Big Bombs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2#
Big Bombs has Carisi up against the ropes in a clinch.
Big Bombs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carisi has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Big Bombs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Big Bombs throws a series of punches but Carisi moves out of range.
Carisi appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Big Bombs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Carisi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Big Bombs lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Big Bombs tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Carisi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Big Bombs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Big Bombs throws a nice looking combination but Carisi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carisi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Big Bombs tries to land a front kick but Carisi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Big Bombs has closed the distance and engaged Carisi in a clinch.
#BC2#
Big Bombs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Big Bombs tries to close the distance and clinch but Carisi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carisi shoots in but no luck this time.
Carisi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Big Bombs avoids it really well and circles away.
Big Bombs is looking to clinch. #T3##CL#
Carisi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Carisi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Big Bombs tries to close the distance and clinch but Carisi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Big Bombs misses with a wild body shot.
Big Bombs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Big Bombs fails to land with a series of punches.
Carisi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Big Bombs is fending him off so far but Carisi persists. Nope, Big Bombs circles away and we're back to standing.
Carisi tries for a takedown but Big Bombs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jack Big Bombs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Carisi moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Big Bombs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Big Bombs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carisi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Carisi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carisi fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Big Bombs is looking to clinch but Carisi is avoiding it.
Big Bombs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carisi shoots in looking for a takedown but Big Bombs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carisi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carisi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carisi misses with a takedown
and Big Bombs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carisi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Big Bombs throws a one two combo.
Big Bombs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Big Bombs as Carisi shoots in.
Carisi dodges the punch combination from Big Bombs.
Carisi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Big Bombs manages to circle out of the way.#T5#
Big Bombs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carisi circles away quickly and effectively.
Big Bombs looks winded!
Big Bombs misses with a few strikes there.
Big Bombs throws a right and a left that Carisi avoids nicely.
Carisi takes a swing at Big Bombs's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Big Bombs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carisi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Big Bombs circles away.
Carisi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Big Bombs pinned against the ropes. Big Bombs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Carisi backs off Big Bombs throws a huge counter combo but Carisi manages to avoid it all.
Big Bombs tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Carisi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Big Bombs throws a right hand that Carisi ducks under and follows up with a left that Carisi also avoids with ease.
Carisi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Carisi throws the kick towards the body but Big Bombs avoids it.#CL#
Carisi has Big Bombs up against the ropes in a clinch.
#T6#
Big Bombs is trying to break free.
Carisi is working for takedown but Big Bombs is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Carisi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Big Bombs uses from the top position.
Carisi looking for a sweep. Not yet Carisi, not yet.
Big Bombs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carisi is proving hard to escape from.
Carisi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Carisi wants to control from the top but Big Bombs keeps moving.
Carisi stands and throws Big Bombs's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T7#
Carisi trying to control the position but Big Bombs is working away.
Big Bombs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carisi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee asks Carisi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Carisi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Carisi in side control, throwing shots but Big Bombs defends.
Big Bombs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Carisi has an Americana. Big Bombs didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Carisi is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Carisi hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sonny Carisi! |
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