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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 13
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Vicenzo feints and as Cole raises his hands in defense, Vicenzo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vicenzo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vicenzo pushes down on Cole's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vicenzo is controlling the pace.
Cole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicenzo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Vicenzo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vicenzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vicenzo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Further stalling from Vicenzo.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cole lunges at Vicenzo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vicenzo's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Tito Vicenzo has been cut.
Tammy Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vicenzo slips a jab and a cross from Cole.
Vicenzo misses with a looping right.
Cole throws a series of punches but Vicenzo avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Cole.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Vicenzo.#T3#
Cole misses with a double jab.
It looked like Vicenzo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tammy Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole misses with a left hand
and Vicenzo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Vicenzo slips the punch.
As Cole backs away, Vicenzo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A combination from Cole does no damage.
Vicenzo ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
A jab from Cole misses.
Jab, jab by Cole - just one landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vicenzo scoring well with a low kick there.
Cole looks to throw the jab but Vicenzo is out of range.
Cole throws a right and a left that Vicenzo avoids nicely. #TD#
Vicenzo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Vicenzo taking a breather here. #T4#
Vicenzo scoring with punches from side control.
Vicenzo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cole's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vicenzo lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tammy Cole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tito Vicenzo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cole scores with a nice head shot.
Cole misses with a hook.
Cole misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Vicenzo misses the target.
Cole throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Vicenzo moves into the clinch.
Vicenzo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cole gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vicenzo leaning against his opponent.
Vicenzo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cole just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vicenzo is pushing Cole up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole misses with a combination
and Vicenzo counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Cole fails to land with a series of punches.
Vicenzo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cole throws out a loose jab but Vicenzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vicenzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Cole misses the target.
Vicenzo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vicenzo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cole 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.
Vicenzo dodges the punch combination from Cole.
Vicenzo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Vicenzo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicenzo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vicenzo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vicenzo controlling his opponent.
Vicenzo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cole hang on?
Vicenzo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vicenzo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cole for as long as he can get away with.
Vicenzo working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
Vicenzo controlling from the full mount.
Vicenzo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Vicenzo.
Vicenzo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Vicenzo is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Vicenzo continues to stall.
Vicenzo with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vicenzo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cole takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Vicenzo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tito Vicenzo'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Cole's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vicenzo under the eye.
Tammy Cole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vicenzo throws a series of strikes that have Cole backpedaling.
Cole works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vicenzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Vicenzo closes the distance and pushes Cole back into the cage.
Vicenzo can't get the takedown.
Cole takes a shot to the head.
Vicenzo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cole pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vicenzo controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Vicenzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Cole drops Vicenzo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vicenzo looks back up at him and smiles so Cole waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Vicenzo is rocked!#T1#
Cole plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Vicenzo to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Vicenzo just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tammy Cole! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 9
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Helwani. Vicenzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Helwani tries to get set, Vicenzo tries to push him back and clinch up but Helwani manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Vicenzo has closed the distance and engaged Helwani in a clinch.
Helwani takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Dana Helwani has been cut.
Helwani is trying to drag Vicenzo to the mat but Vicenzo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vicenzo lands a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Vicenzo.
Vicenzo pushes Helwani back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vicenzo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Helwani looks winded!#TD#
Vicenzo wants the takedown. Helwani is fighting it off but Vicenzo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Helwani's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Helwani has his foot on Vicenzo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vicenzo works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vicenzo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vicenzo pushes down on Helwani's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SU#
Vicenzo stands up out of the half guard. #CL#
Vicenzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Vicenzo breaks the clinch.
Helwani changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vicenzo tries to avoid it but Helwani manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vicenzo to the ground. Vicenzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vicenzo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Vicenzo has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Vicenzo manages to break the clinch.
Vicenzo lands a head kick. Helwani smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Vicenzo rushes Helwani and presses him up against the cage.
Vicenzo dips a shoulder and cracks Helwani with a mighty uppercut! Helwani falls back against the cage and Vicenzo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Helwani 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 - Vicenzo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tito Vicenzo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tito Vicenzo thanked Furnace Performance 🔥 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
AVKT 19: Dale’s Birthday Bash
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Helwani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helwani misses with a combination
and Vicenzo counters with a series of strikes. Helwani will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Vicenzo gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vicenzo.
Helwani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vicenzo has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Vicenzo breaks from the clinch.
Vicenzo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Helwani circles away quickly and effectively.
Helwani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vicenzo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Helwani darts in looking for a takedown but Vicenzo gets double underhooks and turns Helwani into the cage.
Vicenzo lands with a nice combination. Helwani backs away looking to recover.#ROC#Helwani is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vicenzo plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Helwani swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Helwani face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tito Vicenzo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tito Vicenzo waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance 🔥's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
AVKT 13: Cleever V Castiana
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Swain ducks under a wild hook from Vicenzo.#CL2#
Vicenzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vicenzo taking a breather.
Swain takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Robert Swain has been cut.#KD2#
Vicenzo drops Swain with a big knee straight up the middle! Swain is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CL2#
Vicenzo moves into the clinch.
Vicenzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Swain is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vicenzo'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.
Nice elbow from Vicenzo.
Oh Swain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vicenzo has him pressed against the cage.
Swain seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Swain is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vicenzo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Swain to the mat. Swain regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Vicenzo stands and steps away. Swain gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1##CL2#
Vicenzo clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Vicenzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vicenzo lands a head kick!
Vicenzo swinging wildly here.
It looked like Swain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Vicenzo moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Vicenzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vicenzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Swain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vicenzo throws a body punch but Swain moves out of range.
As Vicenzo looks to move away, Swain throws a big counter combo but Vicenzo just gets out of the way.#T2#
Vicenzo throws a hook but Swain avoids it easily.
As Vicenzo looks to move away, Swain throws a big counter combo but Vicenzo just gets out of the way.
Robert Swain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Vicenzo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Vicenzo decides to stand back up. Vicenzo steps back and let's Swain get back to his feet.
Vicenzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Vicenzo looks to move away, Swain throws a big counter combo but Vicenzo just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Vicenzo has closed the distance and engaged Swain in a clinch.
Swain is trying to break the clinch but Vicenzo has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Vicenzo has hold of one of Swain's legs. Swain is fighting the takedown attempt but Vicenzo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Vicenzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Vicenzo stands up and waves to Swain to follow him. #T3#
Vicenzo misses with a double jab
and Swain counters with a one-two to the body.
Vicenzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swain appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vicenzo throws a right hand that Swain ducks under and follows up with a left that Swain also avoids with ease.
Swain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vicenzo misses with a few strikes there.
Swain moves out of range of the body kick.
Swain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tito Vicenzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vicenzo throws a series of strikes that have Swain backpedaling.
Vicenzo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Swain counters with a left and a right that stings Vicenzo. #T4#
Vicenzo misses with a hook. Swain ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Swain tries to keep at a distance but Vicenzo has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swain can't break the clinch.
Swain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Vicenzo lands a takedown into guard.
Vicenzo content to stall in guard here.
Vicenzo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vicenzo controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Vicenzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Swain's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Vicenzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vicenzo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Swain is trying to push Vicenzo away but Vicenzo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vicenzo missing with knees to the body.
Vicenzo prevents Swain from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Vicenzo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Swain regains guard.
Swain wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vicenzo manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR##ES#
Swain has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Vicenzo is on him like a limpet, forcing Swain back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Swain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tito Vicenzo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1##BC2#
Vicenzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Swain tries to keep at a distance but Vicenzo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vicenzo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Swain is trying to break the clinch but Vicenzo has him pressed against the cage.
Swain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vicenzo has Swain pressed against the cage, preventing Swain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vicenzo lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Vicenzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Swain tries to keep at a distance but Vicenzo has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Vicenzo tightens his grip and picks Swain up, before dumping him to the ground. Swain manages to land in guard. #SU2#
Vicenzo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Swain falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Vicenzo counters by clinching up. #T2#
Swain is trying to break the clinch but Vicenzo is controlling him.#BC2#
Vicenzo breaks from the clinch.
Vicenzo misses with a right hand
and Swain counters with a three punch combo that has Vicenzo backing up. Vicenzo nods at Swain to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Vicenzo rushes Swain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Swain can't break the clinch.
Swain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vicenzo has him pressed against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vicenzo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#BC2#
Vicenzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Vicenzo closes the distance and clinches.
Vicenzo taking a breather.
Vicenzo lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Vicenzo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC2#
Vicenzo breaks the clinch.
Vicenzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vicenzo jabs Swain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vicenzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Vicenzo misses
and Swain counters with a one-two to the body.
Vicenzo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Vicenzo clinches with his opponent.
Vicenzo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Vicenzo lands a nice knee to the body. #T4#
A short right from Vicenzo on the inside.
Vicenzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Vicenzo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Swain regains guard immediately.
Vicenzo is standing up over Swain. Swain looks to escape but Vicenzo dives into side control.
#REVR#
Vicenzo happy to just control the position for now.
Swain is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicenzo controlling the position from side mount.
Vicenzo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicenzo controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Vicenzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert Swain's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Vicenzo misses with an uppercut
and Swain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Vicenzo closes the distance and pushes Swain back into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vicenzo.
#TD2#
Vicenzo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Swain regains guard immediately.
Vicenzo is standing up over Swain. Swain looks to escape but Vicenzo dives into side control.
#REVR#
Vicenzo happy to just control the position for now.
Vicenzo is putting a hurting on Swain here, landing some big shots from side control. #SU2#
Vicenzo stands up. #T1#
Vicenzo throws a series of punches but Swain avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vicenzo misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Vicenzo misses the target.
Vicenzo throws a hook to the side of Swain's head but Swain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swain throws a big counter combination but Vicenzo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vicenzo throws a right and a left that Swain avoids nicely.
Swain is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Vicenzo has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Vicenzo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Robert Swain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vicenzo is adopting a defensive guard.#SU#
Swain stands up and waves to Vicenzo to follow him.
Vicenzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vicenzo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vicenzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Vicenzo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tito Vicenzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vicenzo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Vicenzo is continuing to stall.
Swain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Swain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vicenzo controls the pace.
Tito Vicenzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Swain is looking to stand up but Vicenzo isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vicenzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Swain moves out of range as Vicenzo throws a body kick.
#TD2#
Vicenzo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Swain is being controlled here. #SU2#
Vicenzo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Swain moves out of range of the body kick.
Swain appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Vicenzo takes the fight into the clinch.
Swain tries to land a knee to the head but Vicenzo blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Vicenzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vicenzo 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Vicenzo!
Tito Vicenzo gave a mention to Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
AVKT 9: Clarkint vs Brix
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Legrand takes the fight into the clinch.
Vicenzo avoiding damage as Legrand throws knees to the body.
Vicenzo lands with a light punch inside.
Vicenzo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vicenzo managing to block the knees to the body from Legrand.
Vicenzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vicenzo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vicenzo jumps guard but Legrand turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vicenzo is trying to push Legrand away but Legrand has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Legrand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vicenzo is defending well for now.
Legrand lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vicenzo backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Legrand breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Legrand looking to score a takedown here. Vicenzo is defending well but Legrand drives through and ends up in Vicenzo's guard.
Legrand is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Legrand cracks Vicenzo with a solid left hand.
Legrand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Legrand with a flurry of punches that miss.
Legrand is working Vicenzo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Legrand missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legrand content to stall in guard here.
Vicenzo keeping full guard, as Legrand tries to pass.
Legrand seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2##SUB#
Legrand postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vicenzo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Legrand, into his guard. #REVB#
Legrand looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Legrand is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Vicenzo frees his head nicely. Oh but Legrand has switched to an armbar! Vicenzo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Fernand Legrand! |
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Event:
AVKT 6: Hanma - Castiana
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Vicenzo throws a right hand that Barboza ducks under and follows up with a left that Barboza also avoids with ease.
Vicenzo misses with the combination.
Barboza throws a nice looking combination but Vicenzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Vicenzo has knocked Barboza down with a huge combo! Vicenzo steps away and waves a wobbly Barboza back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Barboza is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Leo Barboza has been cut.
Vicenzo fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Barboza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barboza throws a sloppy head kick and Vicenzo moves out of range easily.
Vicenzo grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Barboza takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Vicenzo cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tito Vicenzo!
Tito Vicenzo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shadow Realm NYC logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Vicenzo closes the distance and clinches up with Vetaja, looking for a takedown. Vicenzo pushes Vetaja against the cage but Vetaja circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vicenzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vicenzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Vetaja shoots in and gets a takedown into Vicenzo's guard.
Vicenzo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vetaja dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVB#
Vicenzo is trying to get back to his feet.#SU#
Vetaja decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Vetaja throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vicenzo was covering up waiting for the punch and Vetaja finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vetaja throwing strikes but missing. #T1##SUB#
Vetaja is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vetaja postures up in Vicenzo's guard and throws a big left but Vicenzo blocks it.
Vicenzo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vetaja controls the pace.
Vetaja has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vicenzo is wriggling around but Vetaja manages to pass to half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vetaja with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vicenzo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vetaja.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SU#
Vetaja stands up and beckons Vicenzo to join him on the feet. #CL#
Vetaja drives through and clinches with Vicenzo against the cage.
Vetaja throws an elbow that misses.
Vicenzo tries to work over Vetaja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vetaja. #T3#
Vicenzo scores a nice knee to the body.
Vicenzo misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Vetaja pulls guard effortlessly.
Vicenzo won't allow Vetaja to sweep him here.
Vetaja throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vetaja holds on and takes a little breather.
Vicenzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vetaja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vetaja is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Vetaja sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4##SUB#
Vetaja drops back looking for a leg! Vicenzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vicenzo manages to kick Vetaja off! Vetaja jumps back into Vicenzo's guard.
Vetaja seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Turpaan Vetaja dominated that round.
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#
Vicenzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vicenzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vicenzo tries to clinch but Vetaja moves out of range. #CL#
Vetaja closes the distance and clinches.
Vicenzo working hard to break the clinch.
Vetaja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vicenzo can do to turn this around?
Vicenzo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vetaja backwards.
Vetaja tries to pull guard but Vicenzo won't allow it.
Vicenzo tries to break free but Vetaja pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicenzo lands a nice uppercut.
Vicenzo gets underhooks to prevent Vetaja's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Vetaja pulls guard.
Vetaja manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vicenzo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Vetaja is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vetaja throwing strikes from guard but Vicenzo blocks nicely.
Vetaja sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vetaja is in close to Vicenzo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vetaja is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vetaja is working Vicenzo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vicenzo wants to stand but Vetaja is controlling the position.
Vetaja works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vicenzo wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vetaja has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vicenzo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vetaja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Vetaja is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vetaja scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vicenzo?
Vetaja content just to control the position here.
Vetaja seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vicenzo for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Vicenzo is in a horrible position here. Vetaja smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Vetaja content just to control the position here.
Vicenzo is trying to stand up.
Vicenzo is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Vetaja stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Vicenzo moves in looking to clinch but Vetaja pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Turpaan Vetaja dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Vicenzo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vetaja swats away the attempt to clinch by Vicenzo.
Turpaan Vetaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Vicenzo.
#CL2#
Vicenzo drives through and clinches with Vetaja against the cage.
#TD#
Vetaja gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vicenzo regains guard.
Vetaja advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vetaja moves into full mount! Vicenzo won't be happy about that!
Vetaja content just to control the position here. #T1#
Vetaja lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vetaja tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vetaja landing strikes from the mount and Vicenzo is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicenzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vetaja tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SU#
Vetaja stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T2##TD#
Vicenzo tries to sprawl but Vetaja drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vetaja works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vetaja cracks Vicenzo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB#
Vetaja is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Vicenzo is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Turpaan Vetaja! |
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