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Event:
PFF 28 Loureiro vs Terranova
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Domonicko cracks Kuren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kuren slips a jab from Domonicko.
Domonicko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Domonicko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Domonicko stuns Kuren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Kuren moves into the clinch.
Domonicko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Domonicko. #TD2#
Kuren works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Domonicko is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kuren dives into side control.
#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here as Kuren stalls from top position.
Domonicko can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Kuren throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kuren happy to just control the position for now.
Domonicko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Domonicko tries to get out of the position.
Domonicko tries to buck Kuren off but Kuren is having none of it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuren has control of an arm but Domonicko manages to advance to Kuren's back!
Domonicko has the hooks in. Kuren is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Domonicko avoiding Kuren 's attempts to control his hands.
Kuren is trying to break free.
Kuren breaks Domonicko's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T3#
Kuren throwing strikes from guard but Domonicko blocks nicely.
Kuren throwing strikes from guard but Domonicko blocks nicely.
Domonicko trying to keep a closed guard but Kuren is proving a slippery customer.
Domonicko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuren on the ground.
Kuren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kuren's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuren trying to control the position from guard on top but Domonicko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Domonicko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Domonicko is trying to control the position but Kuren postures up.
Kuren's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kuren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Domonicko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kuren instigates a clinch.
Kuren being controlled against the cage.
Kuren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Domonicko prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A left hand lands to the body for Domonicko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Javier Domonicko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Domonicko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Domonicko loads up on a big right hand but Kuren slips the punch.#CL2#
Kuren pushes Domonicko up against the cage in a clinch.
Domonicko throws a head punch that misses.
Domonicko lands with a right to the head.
Domonicko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Kuren has hold of one of Domonicko's legs. Domonicko is fighting the takedown attempt but Kuren gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
My spies in Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) inform me that Kuren has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Domonicko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuren is fighting to break Domonicko's control of his arms but Domonicko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domonicko wants to control the position but Kuren says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kuren seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Kuren works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kuren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kuren trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kuren lands a couple of good shots and Domonicko has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kuren keeps control of the position easily here as Domonicko tries to buck him off.
Kuren softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Kuren gets his hands free as Domonicko looks to control.
Kuren trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Domonicko doesn't escape.
Kuren is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kuren gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kuren gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kuren apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#T3#
A low kick from Domonicko misses #TD2#
so Kuren counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kuren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuren tries to free his leg and advance position but Domonicko is retaining full guard.
Kuren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Domonicko trying to control the position here. #T4#
Kuren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kuren passes Domonicko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kuren is taking a breather. Domonicko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Domonicko holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kuren takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asu Kuren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Domonicko scores with the left hand. Kuren knows he should have avoided that one.
Domonicko scores with a jab. Kuren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kuren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Domonicko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Domonicko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Domonicko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Domonicko misses.
Domonicko keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Domonicko misses.
Domonicko swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Kuren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kuren controlling the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Domonicko is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Kuren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Domonicko keeps working.
Domonicko wants to control but Kuren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Kuren seems content to control.
Domonicko pushes Kuren off but Kuren dives into side control.
Kuren controls the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuren fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kuren slips a straight right by Domonicko.
Domonicko cracks Kuren with a good jab.
Domonicko throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuren.
Domonicko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kuren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Domonicko throws out the jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuren.
A jab from Domonicko misses. #T3#
Kuren has his takedown stuffed
and Domonicko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Domonicko missing with a left hand there. Kuren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kuren moves out of range as Domonicko strikes.
Kuren with the counter takedown but Domonicko avoids it easily.
Domonicko throws a hook to the side of Kuren's head but Kuren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuren with the counter takedown but Domonicko avoids it easily.
Domonicko just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuren with the counter takedown but Domonicko avoids it easily.
Javier Domonicko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kuren clinches up against the cage.
Domonicko misses with the head strike.
Domonicko misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Domonicko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Kuren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Domonicko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Javier Domonicko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asu Kuren.
Domonicko misses with a punch on the inside.
Domonicko scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Domonicko fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Domonicko fails to land.
Kuren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Domonicko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Domonicko avoiding damage.
Kuren tries for a takedown but Domonicko manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Domonicko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuren blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Domonicko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Domonicko 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Domonicko!
Javier Domonicko was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
PFF 24 Wooden vs Sunday
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Domonicko is looking to land body kicks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reid has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Domonicko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reid backs up against the cage.
Reid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Domonicko.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Domonicko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reid has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reid and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reid avoids the head kick by Domonicko.
Domonicko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reid.
A little jabbing left from Reid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reid looks to throw the jab but Domonicko is out of range.
Domonicko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Domonicko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Domonicko as he connects with a hook.#ROC#
Reid is rocked!
Javier Domonicko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reid walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Domonicko! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Javier Domonicko!
Javier Domonicko bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Jatt tries to clinch but Domonicko moves out of range.
Domonicko swats away the attempt to clinch by Jatt.#CL#
Jatt instigates a clinch.
Domonicko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Domonicko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Jatt has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Domonicko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Domonicko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Domonicko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Domonicko scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Domonicko.
Jatt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Domonicko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jatt doesn't manage to clinch there - Domonicko circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jatt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Domonicko! But no joy.
Jatt is looking to clinch but Domonicko is avoiding it.
It seemed like Domonicko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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!
Jatt takes one to the side of the head.
Jatt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Domonicko.
Jatt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Jatt walks into a straight right hand from Domonicko.#CL#
Jatt clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Domonicko.
Domonicko scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Jatt is rocked!
Jatt throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Jatt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Domonicko.
Jatt seems to have got his legs back now.
Domonicko stalling against the cage.
Jatt throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Domonicko.
Jatt misses with some punches.
Jatt misses with the head strike.
Domonicko pushes Jatt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Domonicko.
Domonicko pushes Jatt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Domonicko has a couple of punches blocked by Jatt.
Jatt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jatt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Domonicko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jatt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Domonicko can turn it around.
Jatt misses with some punches.
Domonicko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Domonicko taking a breather.#T2#
Jatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Domonicko lands with a right to the head.
Domonicko gets through Jatt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jatt misses with a punch on the inside.
Domonicko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Domonicko creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jatt's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jatt drops to his knees and Domonicko pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Domonicko!
In his post fight interview, Javier Domonicko started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
ABW 39
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Hawkes Jr lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Domonicko clinches with his opponent.
Hawkes Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Domonicko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkes Jr tries a knee to the head but Domonicko blocks it.
Hawkes Jr scores with a knee to the head.
#TD2#
Domonicko gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hawkes Jr tries to get to full guard but Domonicko has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Domonicko is controlling the pace.
Domonicko prevents Hawkes Jr from improving his position.#SUB2#
Domonicko seems to be working for a kimura but Hawkes Jr defends the submission attempt.
Hawkes Jr tries to get to full guard but Domonicko has control of the leg. #T1#
Hawkes Jr trying to control here.
Hawkes Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domonicko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Domonicko tries to pass to full mount but Hawkes Jr defends it. #SUB#
Hawkes Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Hawkes Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Domonicko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hawkes Jr has his hands on Domonicko's head, controlling the position.
Hawkes Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hawkes Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Domonicko has passed into side control.
Hawkes Jr wants to control but Domonicko postures up.
Domonicko controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Hawkes Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Domonicko gets back to full guard.
Domonicko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Domonicko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hawkes Jr is in close to Domonicko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Domonicko looking for a sweep. Not yet Domonicko, not yet.
Domonicko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Hawkes Jr drops back looking for a leg! Domonicko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Domonicko manages to kick Hawkes Jr off! Hawkes Jr jumps back into Domonicko's guard.
Hawkes Jr lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Domonicko has control of Hawkes Jr's left arm, preventing Hawkes Jr from doing any damage.
Domonicko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Domonicko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawkes Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hawkes Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Domonicko wants to stand and escape but Hawkes Jr is having none of it.
Hawkes Jr is pushing down on Domonicko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Domonicko is fighting to maintain full guard but Hawkes Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hawkes Jr is looking to take a break and control but Domonicko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hawkes Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hawkes Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Hawkes Jr 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hawkes Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Domonicko defends it well.
Hawkes Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Domonicko defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Hawkes Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Domonicko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Domonicko lands a right hook to the body.
#TD2#
Domonicko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hawkes Jr did well to prevent Domonicko getting side control.
Hawkes Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hawkes Jr wants to get back to full guard but Domonicko has passed into side control.
The referee asks Domonicko politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Domonicko prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hawkes Jr wants to control but Domonicko postures up.
Hawkes Jr is trying to improve his position.
Domonicko is staying tight to Hawkes Jr's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Hawkes Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Domonicko is staying tight to Hawkes Jr's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hawkes Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Domonicko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Domonicko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Domonicko is thwarting Hawkes Jr's attempts to control the position.
Domonicko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hawkes Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hawkes Jr is looking for a sweep. Domonicko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Domonicko slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawkes Jr is looking for a sweep. Domonicko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hawkes Jr is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hawkes Jr throws a shot from downtown. Domonicko moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Hawkes Jr.
Domonicko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hawkes Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Domonicko but Domonicko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hawkes Jr throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Domonicko counters by moving into the clinch.
Domonicko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Domonicko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hawkes Jr can't fight it off and eventually Domonicko manages to take the fight to the floor. Hawkes Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Domonicko stopping the sweep attempt from Hawkes Jr.#T3#
Domonicko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Domonicko postures up.
Domonicko is pushing down on Hawkes Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hawkes Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Domonicko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Domonicko wants to free his trapped foot but Hawkes Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Javier Domonicko has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Hawkes Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Domonicko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawkes Jr gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Domonicko tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawkes Jr is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hawkes Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hawkes Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hawkes Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hawkes Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Domonicko wants to stand up but Hawkes Jr is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Domonicko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Domonicko wants to stand but Hawkes Jr is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Domonicko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Domonicko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hawkes Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Domonicko wants to counter with a clinch but Hawkes Jr pushes him away.
A left lands for Domonicko.
Hawkes Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Domonicko lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawkes Jr off the cage and back into range.
Domonicko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hawkes Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkes Jr motions for Domonicko to come forward. Hawkes Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Domonicko tries to clinch but Hawkes Jr moves out of range.
Hawkes Jr shoots and misses
letting Domonicko counter with a right hand.
Hawkes Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Domonicko at a distance.
#T1##TD2#
Domonicko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hawkes Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Domonicko wants to free his trapped foot but Hawkes Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Domonicko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Hawkes Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Hawkes Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Domonicko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Domonicko is continuing to stall.#T2#
Domonicko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hawkes Jr!
Domonicko controlling his opponent.
Hawkes Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hawkes Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Hawkes Jr is looking for a sweep. Domonicko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hawkes Jr trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Domonicko manages to pass to mount!
Hawkes Jr swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hawkes Jr wants to control but Domonicko is having none of it.#T3#
Domonicko controlling from the full mount.
Hawkes Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hawkes Jr postures up in Domonicko's guard and throws a big left but Domonicko blocks it.
Hawkes Jr trying to control but Domonicko is working from the bottom.
Domonicko is pulling down on Hawkes Jr's head to control his posture.
Hawkes Jr 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. #T4#
Hawkes Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Domonicko uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hawkes Jr throws a hook but Domonicko avoids it easily.#CL2#
Hawkes Jr gets tackled into the cage by Domonicko. Domonicko maintains the clinch.
Hawkes Jr throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Domonicko turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkes Jr regains half guard.
Hawkes Jr trying to control but Domonicko postures up.
Well, if Domonicko is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hawkes Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Domonicko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Domonicko 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Domonicko!
In his post fight interview, Javier Domonicko started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
KFC 10: Kennedy vs Soun
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Frank. Domonicko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Domonicko shoots in for a double leg but Frank sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Frank fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Domonicko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Frank clinches.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frank.
Domonicko looking for a takedown.
Frank tries to work over Domonicko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Domonicko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Frank misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domonicko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Domonicko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Domonicko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Domonicko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Frank lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Frank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Domonicko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frank gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Domonicko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank tries to work over Domonicko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frank lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Frank.
Domonicko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frank backwards.
Domonicko goes for a takedown attempt but Frank pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Domonicko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Domonicko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darian Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Frank moves into the clinch successfully.
Frank lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Domonicko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Domonicko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Domonicko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Frank up against the cage.
Domonicko'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.
Frank misses with a punch on the inside.
Domonicko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frank misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Domonicko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Domonicko lands a left hand.
Frank prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frank misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Domonicko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Frank misses with some punches.
Frank lands with a short shot to the head.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Domonicko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Domonicko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Domonicko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Domonicko stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Domonicko.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Domonicko controls the action.
Domonicko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Domonicko digs a right hand underneath Frank's ribcage. Frank let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
Frank misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Domonicko has Frank pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frank manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Domonicko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Domonicko lands with a short shot to the head.
Frank working aggressively here.
Frank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Domonicko's elbow.
Domonicko scores with a hook to the body.
Domonicko lands an uppercut.
Domonicko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Domonicko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frank gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Domonicko has Frank pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frank manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Domonicko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frank is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darian Frank dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Domonicko misses with a right hand
letting Frank counter with a right hand.
Domonicko wants to clinch up but Frank keeps it at a distance.
Frank doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Domonicko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Domonicko scores with the left hand. Frank knows he should have avoided that one.
Domonicko throws a right and a left that Frank avoids nicely.
Frank on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Frank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frank scores with a jab to the head.
Frank looks to land a left hand but Domonicko moved out of range nicely.
Domonicko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Domonicko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Domonicko slips a straight right by Frank.
Domonicko appears to be looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Frank misses its intended target.
Frank missing with a left hand there. Domonicko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Domonicko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Domonicko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frank throws a hook but Domonicko avoids it easily.#T1#
Domonicko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Domonicko takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Domonicko instigates a clinch.
Domonicko lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Frank.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Domonicko controls the action.
Domonicko goes for a takedown attempt but Frank pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frank connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Domonicko is rocked!
Frank moves in close and cracks Domonicko with a massive right hand! Domonicko, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Frank!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darian Frank!
A determined Darian Frank didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
KFC 4: Shuman vs Donaire
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Domonicko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Domonicko duly obliges.
Domonicko leaves Stamos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Domonicko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stamos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Domonicko connects with the punch.
Domonicko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stamos fails with the takedown
and Domonicko counters with a nice body shot.
Javier Domonicko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Stamos.
Stamos connects with a leg kick. Domonicko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Domonicko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Domonicko with a hook.
Domonicko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stamos back to the cage. Domonicko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stamos with a poor takedown
and Domonicko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stamos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Domonicko misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Stamos rushes Domonicko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Domonicko is trying to push Stamos away but Stamos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Stamos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Domonicko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Domonicko wanted to stand there but Stamos had control of the position.
Domonicko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Domonicko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Domonicko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Stamos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Domonicko is one step ahead there. #SU#
Domonicko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stamos, up you get! #TD2#
Stamos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stamos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Domonicko pushes Stamos off looking to stand but Stamos dives back in and keeps control.
Domonicko tries to roll over but Stamos keeps him under control.#T3#
Domonicko pushes Stamos off looking to stand but Stamos dives back in and keeps control.
Stamos trying to control from half guard but Domonicko is working away.
Stamos stops Domonicko from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Stamos moves into range and clinches up with Domonicko.#BC2#
Stamos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Domonicko scores with a four punch combination!
Stamos takes one to the side of the head.
#T4#
Domonicko wants to slow Stamos down by chopping away at his legs.
Domonicko catches Stamos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stamos shoots for a double leg takedown but Domonicko sprawls well. He's pushed Stamos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Domonicko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Domonicko sets himself, and Stamos steps forward looking for the clinch! Domonicko avoids it this time.
Domonicko cracks Stamos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Domonicko lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stamos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Domonicko throws a low kick but Stamos avoids it.
Stamos feints the counter takedown.
Stamos shoots for a double leg takedown but Domonicko sprawls well. He's pushed Stamos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Domonicko lands a jab to the nose.
Nice jab there from Domonicko.
Domonicko throws a series of punches but Stamos moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Domonicko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stamos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stamos looks to score with a jab to the body but Domonicko is just out of range.
Domonicko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Javier Domonicko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Domonicko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stamos.
Domonicko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Domonicko misses with the combination.
Domonicko cracks Stamos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stamos takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stamos tries for a takedown but Domonicko circles away easily
and Domonicko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Domonicko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stamos under the eye.
Domonicko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Javier Domonicko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Stamos.#T1#
Domonicko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Domonicko lands with a good body shot.
Domonicko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Domonicko sets himself, and Stamos steps forward looking for the clinch! Domonicko avoids it this time.#CL2#
Stamos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stamos wants a takedown but no success here.
Domonicko leaning against his opponent.
Stamos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Domonicko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Domonicko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Domonicko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stamos can do to turn this around?
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Domonicko avoids the elbow strike from Stamos, against the cage.
#T2#
Domonicko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stamos jumps guard but Domonicko stands there with Stamos around his waist. Stamos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Stamos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stamos takes one on the button.
Domonicko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stamos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stamos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Domonicko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stamos is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Domonicko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#
Stamos is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Domonicko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stamos is still on wobbly legs! Can Domonicko finish him?
Stamos with a poor takedown
and Domonicko counters with a stiff right hand.
Stamos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Stamos got wobbled bad by a big combination! Domonicko presses forward with punches and knees until Stamos stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Stamos closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Domonicko!
A very excited looking Javier Domonicko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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