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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Maluga misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD2#
and Luciano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Maluga! Luciano lets Maluga back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Damon Maluga has been cut.
Maluga moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Maluga slips a straight right by Luciano.
A punch lands to the side of Luciano 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Tony Luciano has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Luciano misses.
Maluga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Maluga throws a big counter combination but Luciano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Maluga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Maluga.#T1#
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maluga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maluga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Maluga knocks Luciano out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Damon Maluga!
Our winner, Damon Maluga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A clash of legs there as Luciano blocks the low kick.
Rambo takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Rambo misses.
Rambo needs to keep his hands up - Luciano had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like John Rambo has been cut.
Rambo walks into a straight right hand from Luciano.
Luciano drops Rambo with a straight right hand, right on the button! Luciano follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Luciano!
An out of breath Antonio Luciano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HRL60
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1##KD2#
Young cracks Thompson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thompson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Young finish him?
#CUT2#It looks like Ricky Thompson has been cut.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Young takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Young throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Young but Young pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A countering left hand to the body from Young misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Young looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson moves out of range as Young strikes.
Young staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Young's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Young misses.
Thompson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Young avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
As Young looks to move away, Thompson throws a big counter combo but Young just gets out of the way.
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Young counters with a right hand to the body.
Young is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thompson rather than just go for the knockout.
Thompson jabs Young to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Young has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Young there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Young gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thompson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Young wants to stand up but Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.
Thompson stops Young from standing up. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thompson prevents Young from getting back to his feet.
Thompson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#ES2#
Young manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
Young is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thompson looking to stall.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Young's elbow.
Young lands an elbow inside that Thompson shrugs off.
Young lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Young gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Youngs head.
Young looks winded!
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Young letting Thompson take a breather here.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Young connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thompson's face.
A bit of stalling here from Thompson.
Young is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thompson is defending well for now.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Young displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thompson up against the cage.
Thompson lands a body shot. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Young with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young is pushing Thompson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young blocking some punches.
Young is leaning against Thompson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Young slows down the pace here.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryder Young dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Thompson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thompson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thompson takes one to the chin there.
Ryder Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young cracks Thompson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#Ricky Thompson's cut is getting worse.
Thompson connects with a body shot that sends Young's belly button to the back.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Young keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Young releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Young takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Young with a nice cross.
Young misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Young as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson scores with a sloppy right hand. Young should have avoided that one.
A jab from Thompson does it's job there.
Thompson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Young misses with an uppercut
and Thompson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Young let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
Thompson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Young has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Young, as that shot connected.
Young walks into a stiff left hand from Thompson.
Young takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Young fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thompson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Young throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stalling in the clinch from Thompson.
Young misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Young's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Young wants to stall.
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young avoiding damage.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson avoids a wild elbow strike from Young.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Young's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Young misses with an elbow over the top.
Young lands a body punch. #T3#
Young has Thompson pushed against the cage.
Ricky Thompson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Young.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Young.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Young is struggling to control the position.
Young receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Young.
Young has Thompson pushed against the cage.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Young to work.
Thompson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Young gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Young presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Young lands a body punch.
Young lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Young lands a shoulder strike.
Young stalling.
Knees to the body from Young.
Young lands a nice uppercut.
Young missing with knees to the body.
Young is working Thompson over against the cage.
Thompson blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryder Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricky Thompson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Young looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Young takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ryder Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson throws a right hand that Young ducks under and follows up with a left that Young also avoids with ease.
Young swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Young throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Young cracks Thompson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Young comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Thompson out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryder Young!
Ryder Young is the new super heavyweight champion!
Ryder Young managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Action Apparel, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WVT 220: Erdogan v Jarvinen
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crawley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Crawley moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Crawley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is really struggling to control Crawley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie pushes down on Crawley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crawley is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Gracie wants to take a breather but Crawley is having none of it.
Crawley is trying to get back to full guard.
Crawley tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Crawley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crawley is holding on for now.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Crawley is having none of it.
Crawley felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Crawley is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crawley throws out a powerful jab.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Crawley counters with a thumping low kick.
Gracie 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.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Billy Crawley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crawley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Crawley lands with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Crawley drops Gracie with a beautiful combination! Gracie stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crawley is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Crawley lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crawley fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gracie to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gracie looks to clinch but Crawley throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gracie taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Billy Crawley!
Billy Crawley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Bryan Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm an old man now... but here I am. I'm blessed to fight in front of you. The day where I quit this thing is in front of me... and I'm glad my blood was spilled.'. |
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Event:
WVT 219: Jiang v Assndrop
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Jacckson has managed to clinch.
Jacckson misses with the head strike.
Luciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Jacckson.
I was talking to Luciano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jacckson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacckson lands a left hand.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jacckson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Luciano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jacckson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Luciano is defending well.
A head punch on the inside from Jacckson fails to land.
Jacckson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jacckson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Luciano.
Jacckson jumps guard but Luciano stands there with Jacckson around his waist. Jacckson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Antonio Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KO Jacckson.
Luciano gets underhooks to prevent Jacckson's takedown attempt.
Jacckson lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacckson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano pushes Jacckson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Luciano as Jacckson tries to tie him up.
Jacckson tries to throw a body punch but Luciano avoids it by throwing Jacckson back against the cage. #T1#
Jacckson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jacckson lands with a left to the head.
Luciano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luciano pushes off an throws an elbow but Jacckson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Jacckson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jacckson manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Jacckson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Luciano has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jacckson but great work by Luciano.
Jacckson manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Jacckson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luciano pulls his head out easily.
Luciano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jacckson tries to roll over but Luciano keeps him under control.
Luciano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Luciano continues to stall.
Jacckson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Luciano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacckson on the ground.
Luciano wants to take a breather but Jacckson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Jacckson actively working from the bottom here.
Jacckson is looking to improve his position.
Luciano is trying to control. Jacckson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Jacckson looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Jacckson is positioning himself well to prevent Luciano advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jacckson actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Luciano in particular looking to stall.
Luciano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jacckson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Jacckson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jacckson slips under a jab from Luciano.
Jacckson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Jacckson has knocked Luciano down with a huge combo! Jacckson steps away and waves a wobbly Luciano back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Luciano is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Antonio Luciano has been cut.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Jacckson scores with a counter punch that sends Luciano to the canvas! Jacckson smells blood - he's punishing Luciano with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Luciano has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KO Jacckson!
KO Jacckson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HRL55
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
McCoy cracks Young with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Young looks to land a left hand but McCoy moved out of range nicely.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young misses with a right hand
and McCoy counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Young misses.
Young misses with an uppercut
and McCoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Young lands a right hook to the body.
McCoy throws a lazy uppercut
and Young scores with a counter punch that sends McCoy to the canvas! Young smells blood - he's punishing McCoy with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! McCoy has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryder Young!
Ryder Young made sure to mention his sponsor, Action Apparel in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WVT 215: Ihantala v Fleshou
Date: Jan 26, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Unbelivable fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Luciano to the ground. Unbelivable is now in Luciano's guard.
Unbelivable postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Unbelivable throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luciano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Unbelivable throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luciano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Luciano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Unbelivable trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Unbelivable controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Unbelivable working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luciano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Luciano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Luciano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Luciano preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Unbelivable is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luciano is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Unbelivable is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Unbelivable looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Unbelivable thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Luciano can't keep his opponent in guard - Unbelivable advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Unbelivable moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Unbelivable has hold of Luciano's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Luciano tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Unbelivable cranks the arm and Luciano screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Luciano, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Usko Unbelivable!
Usko Unbelivable really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
WVT 211: Mathieu v Kok
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Crawley misses with an uppercut.
Volkanovski throws the kick towards the body but Crawley avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Volkanovski. Crawley shrugs it off though.
Crawley is looking to clinch.
It looked like Volkanovski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Crawley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Aleksandar Volkanovski has been cut.
Volkanovski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Volkanovski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Volkanovski looking to throw knees to the head but Crawley is blocking nicely.
Crawley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Crawley tries to work over Volkanovski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but Crawley won't allow it.
Volkanovski controlling the action here for a moment.
Crawley is leaning against Volkanovski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Volkanovski with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawley swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##BC2#
Crawley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkanovski misses with a double jab
and Crawley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crawley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volkanovski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Volkanovski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volkanovski takes a swing at Crawley's ribcage but misses.
Volkanovski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volkanovski misses with a two punch combination.
Crawley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Volkanovski slips a jab from Crawley.
Crawley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkanovski.
#T2#
Volkanovski tries to bum rush Crawley with a series of wild strikes but Crawley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Volkanovski. Those never looked like landing.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crawley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Volkanovski has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Crawley breaks the clinch.
Crawley with a nice calf kick.
Volkanovski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crawley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Volkanovski somewhat.
Crawley throws a fast counter high kick but Volkanovski manages to duck under it in time.
Crawley lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Crawley fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Crawley enables Volkanovski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crawley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Volkanovski wants to pass the guard but Crawley is keeping the position.
Volkanovski wanted to stand there but Crawley had control of the position.
Crawley wants to stand but Volkanovski is controlling the position.
Volkanovski tries to free his leg and advance position but Crawley is retaining full guard.
Crawley is looking to stand up but Volkanovski isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Volkanovski looking to pass the guard.
Volkanovski prevents Crawley from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Volkanovski slips a straight right by Crawley.
Volkanovski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crawley jabs at Volkanovski's body.
Volkanovski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crawley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crawley throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkanovski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crawley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkanovski manages to avoid it.
Volkanovski throws a combination that misses
and Crawley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Crawley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Volkanovski's cut.
That's time! Volkanovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Crawley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crawley cracks Volkanovski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Volkanovski walks into a straight right hand from Crawley.
Volkanovski staying out of range there.#CL#
Volkanovski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Volkanovski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crawley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Volkanovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawley moves away.
Nice jab there from Crawley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski throws a series of punches but Crawley avoids them all with ease.
Crawley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkanovski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crawley.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aleksandar Volkanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawley moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Volkanovski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Crawley lands with a straight right. Volkanovski didn't see that one coming.
Crawley wants to clinch but Volkanovski slips to the side
and Volkanovski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volkanovski misses with a kick to the body.
Volkanovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Crawley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkanovski walks into a stiff left hand from Crawley.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crawley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Volkanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkanovski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Billy Crawley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Crawley cracks Volkanovski with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Volkanovski looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Crawley finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Billy Crawley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Crawley slips a straight right by Volkanovski.
Crawley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Volkanovski gets tackled into the cage by Crawley. Crawley maintains the clinch.
Crawley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Crawley breaks the clinch.
Volkanovski lands a really nice looking cross but Crawley seems unphased.
Volkanovski moves away from the strike by Crawley.
An inside leg kick lands from Crawley.
Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crawley.
Volkanovski throws a head kick but Crawley moves out of range.
Crawley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Crawley moves out of range easily.
Volkanovski moves out of range of the body kick.
Volkanovski misses with a few strikes there.
Crawley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkanovski paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Volkanovski lands a right hook to the body.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crawley avoids the head kick by Volkanovski.
Crawley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crawley wants to clinch.
Volkanovski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crawley connects with a crisp jab.
Volkanovski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volkanovski tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkanovski misses with a combination
and Crawley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Volkanovski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crawley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkanovski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice straight punches there by Crawley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crawley.
Crawley throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Volkanovski crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Billy Crawley!
A relieved looking Billy Crawley 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:
WVT 210: Fedetenko v Shida
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacLeod.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with a hook.
Luciano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Luciano misses with a straight right.
MacLeod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luciano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Luciano misses.
MacLeod blocks a jab.
MacLeod seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod misses with a straight right.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacLeod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Panda MacLeod has been cut.
Luciano misses with a hook.
MacLeod definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MacLeod misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacLeod.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
MacLeod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano lands a head shot.
MacLeod lunges at Luciano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luciano's hand.
Luciano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Luciano with a jab.#CL2#
Luciano drives through and clinches with MacLeod against the cage.
Luciano lands with a light punch inside.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacLeod lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Luciano's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow.
MacLeod digs a right hand underneath Luciano's ribcage. Luciano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacLeod scores with a shot to the side of Luciano's head. #T2#
MacLeod gets through Luciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacLeod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacLeod lands a nice shot to the body.
MacLeod stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Luciano looks winded!
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
MacLeod prevents a body shot from Luciano.
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
MacLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luciano prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with some punches.
Luciano blocks a body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod scores with a shot to the side of Luciano's head.
MacLeod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacLeod blocks a body shot from Luciano.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow. #T3#
Luciano prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacLeod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod is trying to pull guard but Luciano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
MacLeod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacLeod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
A short right from MacLeod.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Luciano or not.
Luciano tries to work over MacLeod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacLeod lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from MacLeod.
Nice body punch from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands an uppercut.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by MacLeod.
#T4#
MacLeod scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
MacLeod has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Luciano uses from the top position. #SUB#
MacLeod has his feet on Luciano's thighs here. He's pushed Luciano off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Luciano screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Panda MacLeod! |
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Event:
WVT 210: Fedetenko v Shida
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kanaani.
Kanaani looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kanaani.
Kanaani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kanaani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Kanaani saw that one coming.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Kanaani thuds a left hand into Luciano's body.
Kanaani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Mehdi Kanaani has been cut.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Kanaani moved out of range.
Kanaani lands a jab to the nose.
Kanaani connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luciano. Luciano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Luciano blocks a jab.
Kanaani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kanaani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kanaani cracks Luciano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kanaani moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kanaani.
Kanaani lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kanaani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kanaani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luciano slips a jab and a cross from Kanaani.
Antonio Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano throws a lazy uppercut
and Kanaani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kanaani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Kanaani.
Luciano throws a hook but Kanaani blocks it.
Luciano swings widly with a right hand
and Kanaani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Kanaani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanaani went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A cross from Luciano lands.
Kanaani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Luciano cracks Kanaani with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kanaani looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Luciano finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanaani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luciano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kanaani moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Kanaani moved out of range.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Kanaani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano throws a hook but Kanaani blocks it.#T2#
Luciano misses with a hook
and Kanaani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Luciano lands a big right hand that sends Kanaani crashing to the mat! Luciano stays standing though and waves Kanaani back to his feet!#ROC2#Kanaani is rocked!#CUT2#Mehdi Kanaani's cut is getting worse.
Luciano lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Kanaani - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Luciano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Luciano!
Antonio Luciano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WVT 205: Bang v Jukola
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Rutger scores with a nice head shot.
Rutger swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Rutger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutger slips a jab from Luciano.#KD2#
Rutger lands a big uppercut and Luciano crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Luciano looks OK. Rutger waves Luciano back to his feet!#ROC2#Luciano is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Antonio Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rutger slips under a jab from Luciano.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Luciano connects with a jab.
Luciano throws an overhand right that lands on Rutger's shoulder, as Rutger tries to avoid the shot.
Rutger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Luciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutger moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutger lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Luciano - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Rutger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rufus Rutger!
Our winner, Rufus Rutger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WVT 204: Dracul v Steve
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Crawley slips a jab from Carlos.
Juan Carlos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carlos was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawley.
Crawley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carlos doesn't seem bothered though.
Crawley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from Carlos.
Carlos throws a shot to the body.
Crawley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carlos throws a low kick but Crawley avoids it.
Crawley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Carlos takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT#It looks like Juan Carlos has been cut.
Crawley missing with a left hand there. Carlos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carlos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crawley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carlos.
Crawley wants to clinch.#T1#
Carlos moves out of range of the body kick from Crawley.
Carlos misses with an uppercut. Crawley saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Carlos - just one landing.
Crawley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carlos.
Billy Crawley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Carlos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Carlos showed some decent athleticism there.
Nice strikes from Carlos there.
Crawley won't allow Carlos to pass to mount.
Crawley looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Crawley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carlos pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Crawley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carlos pulls his head out easily.
Carlos stops Crawley from getting back to his feet.
Carlos wants to take a breather but Crawley is having none of it.
Crawley is trying to stand.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Crawley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Carlos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawley throws out the jab.
Carlos is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Carlos lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlos misses with a head kick.
Crawley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Carlos just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Carlos throws a head kick but Crawley moves out of range.
Carlos with the inside leg kick.
Crawley checks a low kick from Carlos.
Carlos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crawley.
Crawley looks to score with a jab to the body but Carlos is just out of range.
Carlos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Crawley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carlos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carlos lands a jab-cross combination.
Carlos clobbers Crawley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carlos wants to slow Crawley down by chopping away at his legs.
Crawley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Carlos just manages to avoid it.
Carlos keeps the fight on the outside.
Carlos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crawley. #T4#
Carlos throws a hook but Crawley avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Crawley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Crawley rushes Carlos and presses him up against the cage.
Crawley pushes Carlos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Crawley breaks the clinch.
Crawley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carlos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crawley defends it well.
Carlos throws a head kick that misses.
Carlos moves out of range as Crawley strikes.
Carlos works Crawley's body with a nice hook.
Carlos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carlos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carlos just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Carlos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Carlos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Crawley tries to score with a low kick but Carlos moves his leg out of the way.
Crawley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carlos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Carlos throws a nice looking combination but Crawley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crawley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Carlos looks to throw a body kick
and Crawley counters with a thumping low kick.
Carlos checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Carlos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carlos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crawley, as that shot connected.
Carlos throws a leg kick which misses Crawley's front leg but catches the back leg as Crawley tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawley avoids the head kick by Carlos.
Crawley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Carlos misses the target.
It looked like Crawley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Carlos.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crawley effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Crawley looking to slow down the pace here.
Carlos misses with the head strike.
Crawley swings wildly with an uppercut but Carlos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carlos misses with a punch to the body.
Carlos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crawley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crawley lands with a short shot to the head.
Carlos cracks Crawley with a nice body shot.
Carlos lands a right hand.
Crawley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carloss head.
Crawley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Crawley struggles to land a body shot inside as Carlos controls his hands.
Carlos blocks a body shot from Crawley. #BC2#
Carlos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Crawley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carlos is standing up over Crawley. Crawley looks to escape but Carlos dives into side control.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Crawley is looking to reverse the position.
Crawley is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Crawley tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Carlos prevents Crawley from getting the reversal.
Crawley is in a horrible position here. Carlos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Crawley is bucking up trying to escape but Carlos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Juan Carlos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crawley is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Carlos is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Crawley has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Crawley!
Crawley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Carlos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carlos trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Crawley tries to stand but Carlos is controlling from the bottom.
Carlos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Carlos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crawley's head.#T4#
Crawley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carlos is controlling him.
Crawley looking for a sweep. Not yet Crawley, not yet.
Crawley is looking to stand up but Carlos isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crawley looking for a sweep. Not yet Crawley, not yet.
Carlos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carlos wants to control from the top but Crawley keeps moving.
Crawley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juan Carlos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Juan Carlos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Carlos lands a nice shot to the body.
A cross from Carlos lands.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Crawley enables Carlos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crawley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Crawley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carlos's guard. #REVR#
Crawley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carlos is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crawley trying to control but Carlos is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crawley manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Crawley wants to stand but Carlos is controlling the position. #T1##SUB#
Crawley has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Carlos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Crawley.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Crawley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Carlos wants to control but Crawley is keeping him busy.
Crawley is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Carlos has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Carlos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Carlos trying to control the position but Crawley is working away. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carlos slows the pace down.
Crawley is not content to let Carlos control the position.
Crawley wants to get back to his feet but Carlos drags him back down.
Carlos working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Crawley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Carlos 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Carlos.
Billy Crawley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
You can see the frustration on Crawley's face as Carlos controls the position.
Crawley pushes Carlos away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Carlos gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Crawley regains half guard.
Carlos works his way into side control.
Carlos working the head with strikes.
Crawley is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Carlos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Carlos working the ground and pound.
Carlos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crawley keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlos cracks Crawley with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Carlos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Carlos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Carlos!
Juan Carlos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WVT 204: Dracul v Steve
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gregor throws out the jab.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gregor staying out of range there.
Gregor is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Gregor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Luciano throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Gregor to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Tony Luciano has been cut.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Gregor misses the target.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gregor.
Gregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luciano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and Gregor counters with a crisp right hand that drops Luciano! Gregor lets Luciano back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Luciano is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Gregor lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Luciano up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Gregor from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Luciano's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimbo Gregor! |
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Event:
HRL48
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Tartakov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Young.
Nice defenses there by Tartakov.
Tartakov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Youngs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Young takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tartakov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tartakov jabs Young right on the nose. Young blinks but takes it well.
Old Leg Tartakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Young slips a straight right by Tartakov.
Tartakov moves out of range of the strikes.
Tartakov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Ryder Young has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Young drops Tartakov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tartakov looks back up at him and smiles so Young waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Young slips under a jab from Tartakov.
Young misses with a straight left.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Tartakov connects with a leg kick.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Tartakov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Young counters with a crisp right that sends Tartakov to the canvas! Young follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryder Young!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ryder Young thanked Action Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
WVT 198: Ihantala v Primo
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Vargas slips under a jab.
Luciano swings widly with a right hand
and Vargas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vargas walks into a straight right hand from Luciano.#CUT#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Vargas saw that one coming.
Tony Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Vargas drives through and clinches with Luciano against the cage.
Luciano blocks a body shot from Vargas.
Vargas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Luciano is breathing heavily.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Vargas.
Luciano takes a knee to the side of the body.
Luciano takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Tony Luciano has been cut.
Vargas lands a good knee to the midsection. Luciano won't want to take too many of those.
Vargas scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vargas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Vargas pushes Luciano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano managing to block the knees to the body from Vargas.
Knees to the body from Vargas.
A hook to the body from Vargas.
Vargas scores with a shoulder strike.
Vargas lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Luciano is rocked!
Vargas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Luciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vargas scores with a hook to the body.
Vargas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vargas dips a shoulder and cracks Luciano with a mighty uppercut! Luciano falls back against the cage and Vargas unloads with a barrage of strikes! Luciano is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Vargas screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Vargas!
A victorious Arturo Vargas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HRL44
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Meeks is just out of range.
Young avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meeks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Meeks clinches up with Young and pushes him back against the cage.
Young avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks avoids a wild elbow strike from Young.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Ryder Young has been cut.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Meeks.
Young avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Young taking a breather.
Young displaying some good clinch control by pressing Meeks up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meeks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Young's brow.
Young blocks the elbow strike.
Young looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Young controlling the action here for a moment.
Young slowing the pace effectively.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Young creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Young misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Young avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Young blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Young leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Young landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T2#
Young avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meeks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Young dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Young lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Young is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Young landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Turner Meeks has been cut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Meeks avoids the elbow strike from Young, against the cage.
Young taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
The referee calls for Young to work.
Meeks lands a hook that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Meeks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Young misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Meeks.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Young dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Young avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Young blocks the elbow strike.
Young blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Young using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meeks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Young tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Young shrugs off. #T4#
Young avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Young lands a nice uppercut.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Young blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks avoids the elbow strike from Young, against the cage.
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Young blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Young pushes Meeks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Young's brow.
Young blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks letting Young take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Turner Meeks dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##KD2#
Young feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Meeks sprawling to the canvas! Meeks rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Young finish him?!
Meeks is looking to clinch but Young is avoiding it.
Young steps in with a hook that catches Meeks right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Young follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Meeks looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryder Young!
Ryder Young managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Action Apparel, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Turner Meeks had this to say: 'I blame the Ivermectin'. |
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Event:
WVT 197: Dracul v Minoru
Date: Dec 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Luciano throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tepes Iii. #SU2#
Tepes Iii gets to his feet - Luciano follows without any prompting.
Luciano swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a single leg into guard. Luciano didn't expect that.
Luciano is looking to stand back up but Tepes Iii counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Luciano. #REVR#
Luciano is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Tepes Iii decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Tepes Iii has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Luciano is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tepes Iii.
Luciano pulls Tepes Iii in to control the position.
Luciano continues to stall.
Luciano wants to sweep here but Tepes Iii controlling him for the moment.
Luciano trying to keep a closed guard but Tepes Iii is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Luciano looking for a sweep. Not yet Luciano, not yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tepes Iii blocks a jab.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Luciano misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a single leg into guard. Luciano didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano is trying to hold Tepes Iii in close to prevent damage but Tepes Iii has managed to pass into half guard.
Luciano tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tepes Iii has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Luciano tries to reverse the position but Tepes Iii maintains control.#SU2#
Tepes Iii stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Luciano throws a hook but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Antonio Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Luciano throws a hook but Tepes Iii avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Luciano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a takedown into side control.
Luciano wants to get back to his feet but Tepes Iii is dominant here and he's now got Luciano's back!
Tepes Iii trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Luciano doesn't escape.
Luciano tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luciano throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano scores with the left hand. Tepes Iii knows he should have avoided that one.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Luciano misses.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Luciano.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.#T1#
Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Luciano misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Luciano holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SU2#
Tepes Iii stands up from half guard.
Luciano throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Luciano.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes Iii.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A left lands for Luciano.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
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!
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Antonio Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes Iii takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Tepes Iii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii staying out of range there.
Luciano looks to land a left hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range nicely.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Luciano misses.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Vlad Tepes Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luciano misses with a hook. Tepes Iii ducked under it nicely.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Luciano throws a hook but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Antonio Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luciano is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes Iii can do to turn this around?
Luciano scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Luciano throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes Iii's shoulder, as Tepes Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Tepes Iii slips the punch.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Luciano throws a jab when Tepes Iii was well out of range.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Luciano!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano wants to control but Tepes Iii postures up.#SU2#
Tepes Iii decides to stand back up. Tepes Iii steps back and let's Luciano get back to his feet.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Luciano.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Luciano.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Luciano misses with a straight right.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Luciano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano misses with a hook. Tepes Iii ducked under it nicely.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Luciano misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Tepes Iii counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tepes Iii won't allow Luciano to sweep him here.
Luciano is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Tepes Iii stands up from Luciano's guard - Tepes Iii perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Luciano throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown. Luciano fights it but they end up in guard.
Luciano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tepes Iii is one step ahead there.
Luciano is looking to sweep but instead, Tepes Iii has passed into half guard.
#SU2#
Tepes Iii stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Luciano throws a hook but Tepes Iii avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Tepes Iii slips under a jab.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Luciano throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes Iii's shoulder, as Tepes Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Tepes Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.
Tepes Iii staying out of range there.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Luciano throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a takedown into side control.
Luciano tries to bench press Tepes Iii off him but Tepes Iii keeps the position.
Vlad Tepes Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SU2#
Tepes Iii decides to stand back up. Tepes Iii steps back and let's Luciano get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Luciano misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into side control. Luciano won't be happy with that.
Luciano tries to control but Tepes Iii manages to take his back.
Luciano can't escape the position.
Tepes Iii controls the action.#T4##SU2#
Tepes Iii decides to stand up.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown. Luciano fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Luciano.
Luciano trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tepes Iii has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes Iii!
After winning the bout, Vlad Tepes Iii 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:
WVT 197: Dracul v Minoru
Date: Dec 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Crawley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutger keeps the fight on the outside.
Rutger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crawley takes a swing at Rutger's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutger misses the target.
Crawley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawley takes a swing at Rutger's ribcage but misses.
Billy Crawley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawley lands a head kick!
#T1#
Rutger swats away the attempt to clinch by Crawley.
Crawley misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutger misses the target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crawley.
Crawley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crawley lands a front kick.
Crawley missing with a left hand there. Rutger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
A nice combination there by Crawley.
#CUT2#It looks like Rufus Rutger has been cut.
Rutger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crawley misses with a wild body shot.
Rutger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Crawley looks to land a right hand but Rutger moved out of range.
Crawley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rutger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crawley thinking.
Crawley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawley misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Crawley lands a nice shot to the body.
Crawley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rutger.
Crawley scores with a body shot.
Crawley connects with an inside leg kick.
Rutger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crawley wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Rutger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Crawley misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Rutger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crawley.
Crawley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rutger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crawley thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Crawley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rufus Rutger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Crawley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crawley slips under a jab from Rutger.
Crawley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rutger.
Rutger throws a poor cross that misses
and Crawley counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Crawley gets a clinch.
Crawley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crawley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Crawley fails to land.
Crawley lands a hook that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger stalls.
Crawley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crawley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Rutger fails to land.
Crawley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crawley lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Rutger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutger blocks a body shot from Crawley.
Crawley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Rutger.
Rutger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crawley.
Rutger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger.
Crawley lands a left hand.
Rutger scores with a shoulder strike.
Rutger throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawley.
Crawley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutger blocks an uppercut.
Crawley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rutger fails to land.
Crawley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutger misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crawley.
Crawley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutger's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Crawley throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Rutger as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutger looking to slow down the pace here.
Rutger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A left hand lands to the body for Rutger.
Rutger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Crawley.
Crawley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crawley.
Crawley swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crawley has a couple of punches blocked by Rutger.
Rutger misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
Crawley trying to control the position but instead, Rutger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Crawley into the cage.
Crawley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutger lands with a short shot to the head.
Rutger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Crawley fails to land.
Crawley misses with the head strike.
Crawley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutger's elbow.
Crawley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rutger has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Crawley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crawley misses with a head kick.
Crawley lands with an uppercut that bounces Rutger off the cage and back into range.
Rutger looks to throw the jab but Crawley is out of range. #T4#
Rutger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crawley counters with a nice body shot.
Rutger throws a shot from downtown. Crawley moves away and avoids it.
Crawley scores with a one two! Rutger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crawley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawley cracks Rutger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crawley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutger scores with a sloppy right hand. Crawley should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Crawley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rufus Rutger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rutger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crawley can pounce on him.
Rufus Rutger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crawley fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutger keeps the fight on the outside.
Rutger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crawley cracks Rutger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rutger throws a looping overhand right but Crawley ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger looks to land a left hand but Crawley moved out of range nicely.
Crawley is looking for the big counter here.
Rutger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Rutger keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Rutger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crawley looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutger is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutger misses the target.
Crawley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Rutger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crawley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rutger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crawley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crawley fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutger misses the target.
Crawley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutger. #T2#
Rutger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crawley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rutger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crawley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rutger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crawley misses the shot to the body.
Crawley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutger is looking to counter punch.
Billy Crawley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Crawley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutger.
Rutger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rutger throws the left hand but Crawley avoids the punch easily.
Rutger lands a head shot.#CL2#
Crawley forces Rutger back against the cage and clinches.
Rutger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger.
Rutger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crawley works on Rutger's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Crawley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutger's elbow.
Rutger has a couple of punches blocked by Crawley.
Rutger misses with the head strike.
Rutger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crawleys head. #BC2#
Crawley breaks from the clinch.
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crawley's corner calls for a 1-2. Crawley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crawley missing with a left hand there. Rutger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawley scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Crawley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crawley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Crawley!
An out of breath Billy Crawley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WVT 192: Fedetenko v Luciano
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Fedetenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Luciano.#CUT#It looks like Tony Luciano has been cut.
Fedetenko misses with a hook.
Luciano slips a jab from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fedetenko misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fedetenko looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fedetenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedetenko. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano throws a jab when Fedetenko was well out of range.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Fedetenko.
Fedetenko thuds a left hand into Luciano's body.#T1#
Luciano throws a poor cross that misses
letting Fedetenko counter with a right hand.
Good shot there by Fedetenko.
Fedetenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fedetenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#Luciano is rocked!
Luciano throws the left hand but Fedetenko avoids the punch easily.
Fedetenko misses the shot to the body.
Luciano misses with an uppercut
and Fedetenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Luciano connects with a single shot there.
Fedetenko misses with a straight right. #T2#
Luciano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedetenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
As Luciano tries to get set, Fedetenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Luciano manages to avoid the attempt.
Luciano misses with a right hand #KD#
and Fedetenko counters with a crisp right hand that drops Luciano! Fedetenko lets Luciano back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Luciano is still on wobbly legs! Can Fedetenko finish him?
Luciano misses with a left hand
and Fedetenko counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Luciano out cold! What a finish! Fedetenko is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladamir Fedetenko!
Vladamir Fedetenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HRL38
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Munoz takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Young went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Munoz throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and Young counters with a crisp right hand that drops Munoz! Young lets Munoz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Johnny Munoz has been cut.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munoz manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Munoz looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
Munoz looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Munoz misses the body punch #KD#
and Young counters with a nice right hand that sends Munoz toppling to the canvas! Munoz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Young finish him?!#CUT#That has opened up Johnny Munoz's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young missing with a left hand there. Munoz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young throws a body punch but Munoz moves out of range.
Young definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Munoz takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Ryder Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Munoz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
Munoz misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Munoz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Munoz looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.#T1#
Young misses with a looping left.
Munoz swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munoz manages to avoid it.
Munoz feints the counter takedown.
Munoz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Munoz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Young circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Young misses the target.
Young shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Munoz takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Young sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Munoz bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryder Young!
Ryder Young made sure to mention his sponsor, Action Apparel in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WVT 190: Logan v Assndrop
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Dickons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Dickons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano throws a right hand that misses
and Dickons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dickons.
Dickons slips under a jab.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Luciano lands a jab to the head.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dickons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dickons scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Dickons rushes Luciano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickons.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickons tries to circle away but Luciano has him pinned against the cage.
Luciano gets underhooks to prevent Dickons's takedown attempt.
Dickons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Dickons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Dickons blocking some punches.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Dickons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickons.
Dickons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dickons blocks an uppercut.
Luciano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dickons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dickons drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luciano takes a shot to the head.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dickons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dickons looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovan Dickons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dickons takes a shot to the head.
Luciano lands with a left to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Dickons has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dickons has Luciano pushed against the cage.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Dickons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickons.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dickons lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Dickons breaks from the clinch.
Luciano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dickons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano throws a jab when Dickons was well out of range.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Dickons ducks down to avoid it.
Antonio Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano throws the left hand but Dickons avoids the punch easily.
Dickons throws a sloppy head kick and Luciano moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Dickons.
Dickons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Dickons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano avoids the head kick by Dickons.
A punch lands to the side of Luciano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dickons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Dickons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dickons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dickons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.#T3##TD#
Dickons shoots in and gets a takedown into Luciano's guard.
Luciano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickons throwing strikes from guard but Luciano blocks nicely.
Dickons wants to pass the guard but Luciano is keeping the position.
Luciano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Luciano seems keen to control Dickons's posture.
Dickons wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dickons throws a big elbow that misses.
Luciano is pulling down on Dickons's head. It's preventing any offense from Dickons, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dickons ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dickons is looking to land body kicks.
Luciano misses with a hook. Dickons ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dickons slips a jab from Luciano.
Dickons feinted with a counter takedown.
Dickons takes one on the button.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Dickons getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano scores with a jab.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Dickons scores with a nice head shot.
Luciano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Luciano will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Luciano misses with a left hand
and Dickons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Dickons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Luciano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dickons to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Luciano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dickons is trying to maintain the position but Luciano is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickons is looking to improve his position.
Dickons is refusing to be controlled, as Luciano sits in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Dickons looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Luciano pushes past his half guard into mount!
Dickons gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dickons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luciano pulls his head out easily.
Luciano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Dickons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luciano pulls his head out easily.
Dickons trying to control here.
Luciano is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2##SUB#
Dickons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dickons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Luciano tries to pass to full mount but Dickons defends it.
Luciano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dickons does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Luciano is controlling the pace.
Dickons is looking for a sweep. Luciano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Luciano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dickons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Antonio Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dickons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Dickons looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Luciano throws the left hand but Dickons avoids the punch easily.
Dickons defending well as Luciano loads up on a big left hand.
Dickons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luciano swivels and escapes.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Dickons slips under a jab.
Dickons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dickons with a nice cross.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Dickons moved out of range.
A big left from Luciano misses. #T4#
Dickons lands with a right hand.
Dickons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dickons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Luciano throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Dickons counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickons is looking to take a break and control but Luciano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dickons postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Luciano is not content to let Dickons control the position.
Luciano is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jovan Dickons dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dickons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dickons staying out of range there.
Dickons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Dickons is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Luciano's half guard.
Dickons wants to control but Luciano is keeping him busy.
Luciano regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dickons.
Luciano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dickons. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dickons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luciano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dickons passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dickons is working for a submission of some sort.
Dickons trying to control from half guard but Luciano is working away. #T1##SUB#
Luciano is defending against the submission attempts here by Dickons.
Luciano tries to get to full guard but Dickons has control of the leg.
Dickons is looking to take a break and control but Luciano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luciano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Still in half guard, Dickons seems content to control.
Dickons not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Dickons wants to work for an arm triangle but Luciano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Luciano is doing well to control the position and prevent Dickons from advancing to side control.
Luciano tries to get to full guard but Dickons has control of the leg.
Luciano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dickons passes Luciano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dickons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Luciano is concentrating on defense, preventing Dickons from advancing position. #T3#
Dickons seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luciano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Dickons is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Luciano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dickons.
Luciano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dickons is working away from the top position though.
Dickons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dickons thows a huge punch but Luciano dodges it nicely.
Dickons is looking to advance position but Luciano won't allow it.
Dickons seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luciano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dickons lands a nice looking body shot.
Luciano is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL#
Dickons takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Luciano working aggressively here.
Dickons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dickons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luciano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dickons seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Luciano can turn it around.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dickons lands a nice uppercut.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Antonio Luciano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dickons struggles to land a body shot inside as Luciano controls his hands.
#BC#
Dickons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Dickons's head but Dickons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dickons dips to his left and cracks Luciano with an uppercut!
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from Luciano misses.
Dickons seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dickons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickons slips under a jab.
Luciano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dickons finds it's way round the side to connect with Luciano's head.
Dickons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Dickons.
Luciano misses with a left hand
and Dickons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jovan Dickons showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dickons has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jovan Dickons! |
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