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Event:
BloodBath Fight Night 4
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Polizzi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mayweather Ii momentarily.
Polizzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mayweather Ii doesn't seem bothered though.
Mayweather Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polizzi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Polizzi lands a jab.
Polizzi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Polizzi moves in looking to clinch but Mayweather Ii pushes him off.
Polizzi misses with an uppercut. Mayweather Ii saw that one coming.
Mayweather Ii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Polizzi sprawls and moves away.
Polizzi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Polizzi dips to his left and cracks Mayweather Ii with an uppercut!
Mayweather Ii slips under a jab from Polizzi.
Polizzi fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Mayweather Ii gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayweather Ii has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Mayweather Ii throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Polizzi is looking to get to half guard.
Mayweather Ii landing shots from mount.
Mayweather Ii working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC#
Polizzi is rocked!
Polizzi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Polizzi is still in real trouble! Can Mayweather Ii finish him?
Polizzi 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.
Mayweather Ii 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.
Polizzi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Polizzi seems to have recovered his senses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mayweather Ii holds on and takes a little breather.
Polizzi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Polizzi wants to control from the top but Mayweather Ii keeps moving. #T2#
Polizzi controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mayweather Ii is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Polizzi has his hands on Mayweather Ii's head, controlling the position.
Polizzi wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mayweather Ii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mayweather Ii throwing strikes but missing.
Mayweather Ii landing some decent shots from guard.
Mayweather Ii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Polizzi working a defensive guard here.
Mayweather Ii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Polizzi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Polizzi wants to control from the top but Mayweather Ii keeps moving. #T4#
Mayweather Ii being controlled here, momentarily.
Polizzi trying to control but Mayweather Ii is working from the bottom.
Mayweather Ii trying to control the position here.
Polizzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayweather Ii is retaining full guard.
Mayweather Ii pulls Polizzi in close to prevent any damage.
Polizzi stopping the sweep attempt from Mayweather Ii.
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 Manny Mayweather Ii will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Polizzi closes the distance and clinches.
Polizzi is struggling to control the position.
Mayweather Ii is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Polizzi is defending well.
Polizzi lands an uppercut.
Polizzi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mayweather Ii or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Polizzi.
Mayweather Ii is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Polizzi is trying to maintain a safe position but Mayweather Ii gets an underhook and turns Polizzi into the cage.
Mayweather Ii changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Polizzi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Mayweather Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayweather Ii ducks right into an uppercut from Polizzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Polizzi.
Polizzi connects with a single shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Polizzi there.
Polizzi connects with a jab.#T1#
Polizzi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy left from Polizzi finds it's target.
Polizzi lands a slapping body shot.
Vito Polizzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Polizzi.
Polizzi wants to clinch.
Polizzi cracks Mayweather Ii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Polizzi, as that shot connected.
Polizzi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vito Polizzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Polizzi lands a glancing blow to the side of Mayweather Ii's head.#TD#
Mayweather Ii throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Polizzi was covering up waiting for the punch and Mayweather Ii finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayweather Ii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Polizzi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Polizzi controlling Mayweather Ii's posture.
Polizzi keeping moving, preventing Mayweather Ii from controlling successfully.
Polizzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mayweather Ii postures up and lands a big shot to Polizzi's brow.
Mayweather Ii with a nice head shot there.
Polizzi trying to control the position.
Mayweather Ii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Mayweather Ii looking to pass the guard.
Mayweather Ii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mayweather Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Polizzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayweather Ii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Polizzi controls Mayweather Ii momentarily but Mayweather Ii frees himself.
Mayweather Ii is looking to work some ground and pound but Polizzi has wrist control.
Mayweather Ii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Polizzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mayweather Ii wants to pass the guard but Polizzi is keeping the position.
Mayweather Ii preventing the sweep.
Mayweather Ii cracks Polizzi with a solid left hand.
Mayweather Ii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Polizzi is pulling down on Mayweather Ii's head to control his posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Mayweather Ii's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mayweather Ii postures up.
Mayweather Ii stopping the sweep attempt from Polizzi.
Mayweather Ii stands up over Polizzi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mayweather Ii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mayweather Ii won't allow Polizzi to sweep him here.
Mayweather Ii with a nice head shot there.
Mayweather Ii with a nice head shot there.
Polizzi is trying to control the position but Mayweather Ii postures up.
Polizzi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayweather Ii.
Polizzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayweather Ii is one step ahead there.
Mayweather Ii is working Polizzi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Polizzi controls Mayweather Ii momentarily but Mayweather Ii frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Polizzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A left lands for Polizzi.
A big left from Mayweather Ii misses.
Mayweather Ii walks into a jab.
Mayweather Ii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Polizzi tries to avoid it but Mayweather Ii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Polizzi to the ground. Polizzi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Polizzi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayweather Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Polizzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Polizzi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polizzi lands a jab to the nose.
Polizzi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Polizzi jabs at Mayweather Ii's body.
Polizzi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mayweather Ii walks into a straight right hand from Polizzi.#T1#
Polizzi scores with a hook to the body. Mayweather Ii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Polizzi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mayweather Ii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fight stays on the outside here - Polizzi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vito Polizzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Polizzi scores with a nice strike.
Mayweather Ii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Polizzi lands a jab.#TD#
Mayweather Ii closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Polizzi to the mat! Polizzi manages to get full guard.
Mayweather Ii throwing strikes from guard but Polizzi blocks nicely.
Polizzi has control of Mayweather Ii's left arm, preventing Mayweather Ii from doing any damage. #T2#
Mayweather Ii's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Polizzi looking to control.
Mayweather Ii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Polizzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mayweather Ii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polizzi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Polizzi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Polizzi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mayweather Ii content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Polizzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Polizzi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayweather Ii.
Polizzi wants to sweep here but Mayweather Ii controlling him for the moment.
Manny Mayweather Ii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Polizzi working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Mayweather Ii scoring with punches to the head and body.
Polizzi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayweather Ii.
Mayweather Ii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Polizzi's head.
Mayweather Ii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mayweather Ii with a nice head shot there.
Mayweather Ii working some strikes from top position.
Mayweather Ii advances position into side control!
Mayweather Ii in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Polizzi is trying to improve his position.
Mayweather Ii working away.
Polizzi is trying to improve his position.
Mayweather Ii lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Polizzi tries to improve position but can't.
Mayweather Ii lands a nice forearm strike.
Polizzi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayweather Ii grinds an elbow into Polizzi's temple.
Mayweather Ii working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Check out the look on Mayweather Ii's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Polizzi sneaks back into half guard.
Polizzi is looking to improve his position.
Mayweather Ii is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Polizzi is hurt! He's hurt bad - Mayweather Ii fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Polizzi from any more punishment! Congratulations to Mayweather Ii! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Mayweather Ii!
Manny Mayweather Ii decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
BloodBath Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Shotguntoter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Polizzi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shotguntoter momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Polizzi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shotguntoter doesn't seem phased though.
Shotguntoter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shotguntoter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Polizzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shotguntoter misses with a takedown
and Polizzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Shotguntoter tries to keep at a distance but Polizzi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Polizzi is leaning against Shotguntoter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Polizzi lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Polizzi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polizzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shotguntoter is working for takedown but Polizzi is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've been hearing reports that Shotguntoter has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Shotguntoter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shotguntoter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Polizzi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Polizzi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shotguntoter at a distance.
Shotguntoter shoots in for a takedown but Polizzi shows good takedown defense.
Shotguntoter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Polizzi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Polizzi, as that shot connected.
Nice jab there from Polizzi.
Polizzi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shotguntoter.
Polizzi throws a good cross that connects.
Shotguntoter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Polizzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Polizzi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shotguntoter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Polizzi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shotguntoter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck for Shotguntoter with that takedown attempt.
Shotguntoter tries to move into range but Polizzi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Polizzi closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Polizzi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Polizzi.
Polizzi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shotguntoter up against the cage.
Polizzi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Shotguntoter goes for a takedown attempt but Polizzi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Polizzi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shotguntoter doesn't seem phased though.
Shotguntoter moves forwards but Polizzi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Polizzi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Polizzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Polizzi cracks Shotguntoter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Polizzi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shotguntoter momentarily.
Polizzi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shotguntoter dives in for a single leg takedown but Polizzi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Polizzi scores with a decent looking hook.
Polizzi scores with a punch to the head.
Shotguntoter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shotguntoter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shotguntoter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shotguntoter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Polizzi swivels and escapes.
Polizzi with a nice cross.
Shotguntoter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Shotguntoter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Polizzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Polizzi connects with a looping right hand.
Polizzi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Polizzi lands with a straight right. Shotguntoter didn't see that one coming.
Polizzi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Polizzi gets caught napping as Shotguntoter dives in and scores a takedown. Polizzi manages to retain guard.
Shotguntoter preventing the sweep.
Polizzi is trying to control the position but Shotguntoter postures up.
Polizzi has his hands on Shotguntoter's head, controlling the position.
Polizzi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shotguntoter is now in half guard.
Polizzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Polizzi is controlling Shotguntoter's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Polizzi wants to improve his position but Shotguntoter is controlling well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Shotguntoter is looking for a kimura but Polizzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shotguntoter to get the leverage. #SUB#
Shotguntoter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Polizzi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Shotguntoter is working for a kimura but Polizzi is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
It looks like Shotguntoter is going to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Polizzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Shotguntoter.
#SUB#
Shotguntoter seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Polizzi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Polizzi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shotguntoter shoots and misses
enabling Polizzi to counter with a crisp jab.
Polizzi lands a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Polizzi.
Polizzi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shotguntoter in his tracks.
Polizzi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shotguntoter has time to react.#CL2#
Polizzi has Shotguntoter up against the cage in a clinch.
Polizzi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Polizzi.
Polizzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polizzi leaning against his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Polizzi.
Shotguntoter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Polizzi is defending well.
A right handed body shot lands from Polizzi.
Polizzi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shotguntoter up against the cage.
Shotguntoter tries to score a body lock takedown but Polizzi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Shotguntoter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Polizzi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Polizzi to work.
Shotguntoter wants a takedown.
Vito Polizzi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Polizzi lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Polizzi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Polizzi.
Shotguntoter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Polizzi pulls his leg out and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Polizzi.
Shotguntoter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Polizzi wants to clinch.
Polizzi clobbers Shotguntoter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Shotguntoter shoots in and drives through. Polizzi sprawls well.
A jab from Polizzi finds it's way through Shotguntoter's defenses.
Polizzi digs a good hook to Shotguntoter's body.
Shotguntoter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Polizzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!#CL2#
Polizzi moves into the clinch successfully.
Polizzi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Polizzi is pressed up against the cage. Shotguntoter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Polizzi down to the mat. Polizzi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shotguntoter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vito Polizzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polizzi connects with a right hand. Shotguntoter shakes it off.
Shotguntoter misses with a takedown
enabling Polizzi to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Polizzi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Polizzi.
Polizzi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Polizzi catches Shotguntoter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vito Polizzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shotguntoter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Polizzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shotguntoter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Polizzi scores with a nice strike.
Shotguntoter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shotguntoter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Polizzi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Polizzi lands an overhand right.
A jab lands there for Polizzi.
Shotguntoter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shotguntoter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polizzi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Polizzi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Polizzi 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.
Polizzi connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Polizzi instigates a clinch.
Polizzi lands with a left to the head.
Polizzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Polizzi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shotguntoter wants to take the fight to the mat but Polizzi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Polizzi is working Shotguntoter over against the cage.
Shotguntoter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Polizzi is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Polizzi is working Shotguntoter over against the cage.
Polizzi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shotguntoter backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Polizzi.
Stalling in the clinch from Polizzi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Polizzi.
A short right from Polizzi on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Polizzi 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Polizzi closes the distance and clinches.
Polizzi lands with a right to the head.
Polizzi presses Shotguntoter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Polizzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Polizzi lands a left hand.
Polizzi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shotguntoter.
Polizzi lands a hook that snaps the head of Shotguntoter backwards.
Polizzi lands a right hand.
Polizzi lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Shotguntoter is rocked!
Shotguntoter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Oh Shotguntoter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shotguntoter being controlled against the cage.
Shotguntoter seems to have got his legs back now.
Polizzi lands a left hand.
Shotguntoter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Polizzi after a bit of a struggle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Polizzi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Polizzi is stalling here.
Polizzi gets through Shotguntoter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Polizzi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Polizzi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Polizzi lands a left hand.
Polizzi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shotguntoter is trying to drag Polizzi to the mat but Polizzi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Shotguntoter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polizzi scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polizzi scores with a shoulder strike.
Polizzi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Polizzi pushes Shotguntoter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shotguntoter goes for a takedown attempt but Polizzi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Polizzi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hank Shotguntoter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Polizzi moves into the clinch.
Polizzi scores with a shoulder strike.
Polizzi lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Polizzi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shotguntoter.
Shotguntoter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shotguntoter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shotguntoter tries for a takedown but Polizzi manages to get underhooks.
Polizzi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Polizzi.
Polizzi lands with a right to the head.
Polizzi lands with a left to the head.
Polizzi stops a takedown attempt from Shotguntoter.
A short right from Polizzi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Polizzi.
Polizzi cracks Shotguntoter with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Polizzi scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Shotguntoter takes a shot to the head.
Polizzi lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Polizzi.
Polizzi lands a hook that snaps the head of Shotguntoter backwards.
Polizzi lands a big right hand that drops Shotguntoter! The killer instinct kicks in and Polizzi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Polizzi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vito Polizzi!
Vito Polizzi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
BloodBath Fight Night 1
Date: Jul 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Denke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Denke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polizzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Denke.
Denke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Polizzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Denke misses with a straight right.
Denke misses with a shot to the body
and Polizzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Denke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Denke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polizzi looks to land a right hand but Denke moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Denke.
Polizzi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Denke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Denke throws out a loose jab but Polizzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polizzi avoids the body shot from Denke.
Denke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Denke misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Polizzi clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Polizzi on the inside.
Polizzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Polizzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Polizzi scores with a shoulder strike.
Polizzi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Denke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Polizzi lands with a right to the head.
Denke tries to stall but Polizzi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Denke is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Polizzi.
Polizzi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Denke's efforts to push away.
Denke is looking to break free of the clinch but Polizzi has double underhooks.
Polizzi is pushing Denke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Polizzi lands with a right to the head.
Polizzi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Polizzi prevents Denke from breaking the clinch.
Polizzi pushes Denke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Polizzi has him pressed against the cage.
Denke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Polizzi. #T2#
Polizzi lands a nice uppercut.
Polizzi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Polizzi pushes Denke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denke throws a punch but it's blocked by Polizzi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Polizzi.
Polizzi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Polizzi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Denke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Polizzi prevents Denke from breaking the clinch.
Polizzi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
Denke letting Polizzi take a breather here.
A right hook to the body lands for Polizzi.
Polizzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Polizzi as Denke tries to tie him up.
Denke stalling in the clinch but Polizzi improves position.
Denke trying to control the position but instead, Polizzi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Denke into the cage.
Denke misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A short right from Polizzi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Polizzi.
Polizzi gets through Denke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Polizzi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting on Polizzi's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Denke tries to work over Polizzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Denke tries to break free but Polizzi pushes him back against the cage.
Denke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Polizzi has him pressed against the cage.
Denke is looking to break free of the clinch but Polizzi has double underhooks.
Polizzi prevents Denke from breaking the clinch.
Polizzi lands a nice uppercut.
Polizzi works on Denke's body with a couple of short punches.
Polizzi digs a right hand into Denke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Denke's gas tank.
Polizzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Denke is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Polizzi.
Polizzi just leaning against Denke, taking a breather. #T4#
Polizzi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
Still in the clinch, Polizzi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Polizzi.
A frustrated look appears on Denke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Polizzi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Polizzi.
Polizzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denke tries to break free but Polizzi pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Polizzi.
Polizzi'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.
A shot in the inside from Polizzi.
Polizzi presses Denke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Polizzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Polizzi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Denke's efforts to push away.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Polizzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Polizzi 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#
Nice uppercut there from Polizzi.
Polizzi slips under a jab.#CL2#
Polizzi moves into the clinch.
Karl Denke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Polizzi lands a left hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Polizzi as Denke tries to tie him up.
Polizzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
Polizzi scores with a shot to the side of Denke's head.
Polizzi lands a body punch.
Polizzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Polizzi lands with a light punch inside.
Denke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vito Polizzi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Polizzi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Polizzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Polizzi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polizzi effectively controlling the action here.
Polizzi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Polizzi lands with a right to the head.
Polizzi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Polizzi lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
A short right from Polizzi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Polizzi lands with a short shot to the head.
Denke is looking to control Polizzi's arms but Polizzi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Denke has his back to the cage.
Polizzi lands with a light punch inside.
Denke tries to stall but Polizzi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short body shot lands from Polizzi as the two fighters clinch.
Denke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Polizzi has him pressed against the cage.
Denke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Polizzi has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Polizzi - that landed with a thud.
Polizzi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Polizzi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Polizzi lands a left hand.
Polizzi stalling against the cage.
Polizzi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Denke working hard to break the clinch.
Polizzi lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Polizzi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denkes head.
A body shot lands from Polizzi.
Denke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polizzi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Polizzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Polizzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Polizzi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Denke throws a punch but it's blocked by Polizzi.
A short right from Polizzi on the inside.
Polizzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Polizzi slows down the pace here.
Polizzi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Denke wants to get back to striking at distance but Polizzi won't allow it.
Polizzi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Polizzi lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Polizzi is pushing Denke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Polizzi digs a right hand underneath Denke's ribcage. Denke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Polizzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Polizzi is leaning against Denke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Polizzi lands with a right to the head.
Polizzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Polizzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Polizzi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Polizzi.
Denke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Denke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Polizzi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Polizzi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denkes head.
Still in the clinch, Polizzi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Polizzi as the two fighters clinch.
Polizzi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Still in the clinch, Polizzi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Polizzi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Denke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Polizzi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Polizzi.
Polizzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Polizzi.
Polizzi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denkes head. #ROC2#
Denke is rocked!
Polizzi slows down the pace here.
Polizzi blocking some punches.
Polizzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Polizzi.
Oh Denke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Denke wants to stall.
Denke seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Denke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Denke looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Polizzi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Polizzi 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Polizzi tests Denke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Polizzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Denke off the cage and back into range.
Polizzi connects with a body shot that sends Denke's belly button to the back.
Denke throws a lazy right hand but Polizzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Polizzi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vito Polizzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polizzi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Polizzi scores with a hook.
Denke tries to bum rush Polizzi with a series of wild strikes but Polizzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Denke misses with a looping right.
Denke throws a body shot but no joy.
Denke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Denke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Polizzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vito Polizzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polizzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Polizzi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Polizzi.
Denke misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polizzi lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Denke throws a jab when Polizzi was well out of range.
Polizzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Denke off the cage and back into range.
Polizzi lands a really nice looking cross but Denke seems unphased.
Polizzi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Polizzi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Polizzi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Polizzi cracks Denke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Denke stuns Polizzi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab by Polizzi.
Polizzi throws out a powerful jab.
Polizzi cracks Denke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polizzi scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Polizzi finds it's way through Denke's defenses.
Polizzi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Denke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Polizzi 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.
Denke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
Polizzi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Denkes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Polizzi jabs Denke right on the nose. Denke blinks but takes it well.
Polizzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Denke.
Polizzi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Polizzi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Denke's hands.
Polizzi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Polizzi lands a lovely overhand right.
Denke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Polizzi lands a lovely overhand right.
Polizzi scores with a hook.
Polizzi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Denke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Denke looks to land a combination but Polizzi avoids it well.
Polizzi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Denke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Polizzi lands with a right hand. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Polizzi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Polizzi.
Polizzi connects with the punch.
Polizzi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Denke has time to react.#CL2#
Polizzi clinches with his opponent.
Polizzi blocks an uppercut.
Polizzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Polizzi keeps control of Denke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Denke tries to break free but Polizzi pushes him back against the cage.
Polizzi presses Denke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Denke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Polizzi pushes Denke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Polizzi lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Polizzi.
Polizzi controlling the action here for a moment.
Polizzi lands with a light punch inside.
Polizzi pushes Denke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polizzi lands a nice uppercut.
Denke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Polizzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Polizzi leaning against his opponent.
Polizzi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Denke.
Polizzi lands a body shot.
Polizzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Polizzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Denke is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vito Polizzi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Polizzi lands a nice uppercut.
Denke tries to break the clinch but Polizzi is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Denke misses with a punch on the inside.
Polizzi digs a right hand underneath Denke's ribcage. Denke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Polizzi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vito Polizzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Polizzi 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vito Polizzi!
A very excited looking Vito Polizzi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
IFA 135/185
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Duque tries for a takedown but Polizzi circles away easily
and Polizzi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Duque thinking.
Duque has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Duque has his takedown stuffed
and Polizzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Duque closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Polizzi did well to prevent Duque getting side control.
Polizzi has his hands clasped together around Duque's back. He's all about the action.
Polizzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Polizzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duque is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polizzi tries to get to full guard but Duque has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polizzi is looking to control Duque's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Polizzi avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB#
Duque has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Polizzi defend it? Duque steps over the head and cranks it - Polizzi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Duque!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wilton Duque!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Jovanovic scores with a hook to the body. Polizzi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jovanovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jovanovic throws a lazy right hand but Polizzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Polizzi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Polizzi ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
Polizzi cracks Jovanovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jovanovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Polizzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jovanovic misses with a straight left.
Jovanovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jovanovic throws a hook but Polizzi blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Jovanovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Polizzi tries to move into range but Jovanovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Jovanovic moves in looking to clinch but Polizzi pushes him off.
Jovanovic avoids the body shot from Polizzi.
Polizzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jovanovic throws a right hand that misses
and Polizzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic looks to land a right hand but Polizzi moved out of range.
Polizzi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Jovanovic misses with a straight left.
Polizzi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Polizzi slips under a jab from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic misses with a body shot.
Polizzi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Polizzi scores with a jab. Jovanovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Polizzi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jovanovic tries to pull guard but Polizzi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Polizzi lands a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Polizzi lands a shot to the body.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Polizzi leaning against his opponent.
Polizzi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jovanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Polizzi blocking some punches.
Polizzi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jovanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Jovanovic jumps guard but Polizzi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Polizzi pushes Jovanovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jovanovic lands with a left to the head.
Jovanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Polizzi tries to stall but Jovanovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jovanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Polizzi.
A nice left hand lands by Polizzi.
Polizzi digs a right hand underneath Jovanovic's ribcage. Jovanovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Polizzi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Polizzi lands a left hand.
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Polizzi.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Polizzi.
Polizzi scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Nenad Jovanovic has been cut.
Polizzi presses Jovanovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jovanovic is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Polizzi.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Polizzi is leaning against Jovanovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Polizzi.
Polizzi is trying to break the clinch but Jovanovic is controlling him.
Polizzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Polizzi digs a right hand underneath Jovanovic's ribcage. Jovanovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Polizzi taking a breather. #T3#
Polizzi lands a right hand.
Polizzi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Polizzi trying to control the position but instead, Jovanovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Polizzi into the cage.
Polizzi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polizzi's elbow.
Polizzi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Polizzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Polizzi just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nenad Jovanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jovanovic misses with the head strike.
Jovanovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Polizzi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Polizzi gets through Jovanovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Polizzi.
Polizzi is leaning against Jovanovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Polizzi.
Polizzi is trying to maintain a safe position but Jovanovic gets an underhook and turns Polizzi into the cage.#T4#
Polizzi lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Polizzi.
Polizzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Polizzi lands with a short shot to the head.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Polizzi blocking some punches.
Jovanovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Polizzi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Polizzi scores with a shoulder strike.
Jovanovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Polizzi smiles and moves away.
Polizzi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jovanovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nenad Jovanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Polizzi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jovanovic has time to react.
Jovanovic misses with a body shot
and Polizzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good standup being displayed there by Polizzi as he connects with a hook.
Polizzi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Polizzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Polizzi scores with a nice strike.
Polizzi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jovanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jovanovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jovanovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polizzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jovanovic.
Polizzi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jovanovic scores with a jab. Polizzi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good shot there by Polizzi.
Vito Polizzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Polizzi throws out a powerful jab.
A lazy left from Polizzi finds it's target.
Jab by Polizzi.
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!
Polizzi blocks a jab.
Jovanovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jovanovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Polizzi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polizzi.
Polizzi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Polizzi connects with a jab.
Polizzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Jovanovic off the cage and back into range.
Jovanovic connects with a crisp jab.
Polizzi lands a nice shot to the body.
Polizzi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jovanovic takes a swing at Polizzi's ribcage but misses.
Jovanovic tries to clinch
and Polizzi counters with a straight right hand.
Jovanovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Polizzi off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Jovanovic darts in and clinches Polizzi up against the cage.
Polizzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Polizzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic misses with some punches.
Jovanovic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jovanovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Polizzi walks away with a smile on his face. Jovanovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Polizzi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jovanovic misses with a jab to the body
and Polizzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Jovanovic moves in looking to clinch but Polizzi pushes him off.
Jovanovic misses with a looping left.
Polizzi 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.
Jovanovic misses with a looping right.
Jovanovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Polizzi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Polizzi lands a really nice looking cross but Jovanovic seems unphased.
Jovanovic lands with a nice body punch.
Polizzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jovanovic throws a hook but Polizzi blocks it.
Polizzi connects with a single shot there.
Jovanovic looks to land a left hand but Polizzi moved out of range nicely.
Polizzi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jovanovic with a body shot.
Polizzi ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab lands there for Polizzi.
Polizzi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jovanovic drops his hands momentarily and Polizzi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Jovanovic works Polizzi's body with a nice hook.
Jovanovic throws a shot to the body.
Polizzi lands a right hook to the body.
Polizzi lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jovanovic takes one to the chin there.
Polizzi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jovanovics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Polizzi works Jovanovic's body with a nice hook.
Polizzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jovanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Polizzi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jovanovic walks into a stiff left hand from Polizzi.
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!
Jovanovic looks to clinch
and Polizzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A cross from Polizzi lands.
Jovanovic throws a shot from downtown. Polizzi moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Polizzi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jovanovic, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Jovanovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Polizzi smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nenad Jovanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polizzi cracks Jovanovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A cross from Polizzi lands.
Polizzi punishes Jovanovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Jovanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polizzi moves away.#CL2#
Polizzi closes the distance and clinches.
Jovanovic misses with the head strike.
Polizzi blocking some punches.
Jovanovic tries to pull guard but Polizzi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Polizzi.
Jovanovic fails to pull guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Polizzi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Polizzi lands a right hand.
Polizzi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jovanovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Polizzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic's cut.
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#
Jovanovic misses with a hook
and Polizzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Polizzi digs a good body shot into Jovanovic's ribs.
Jovanovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Polizzi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Polizzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jovanovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Polizzi to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Polizzi moves into the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic.
Polizzi lands a left hand.
Polizzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polizzi.
Polizzi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
Polizzi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Polizzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jovanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polizzi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polizzi lands a left hand.
#T1#
Jovanovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Polizzi smiles and moves away.
Polizzi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jovanovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Polizzi to score with a decent uppercut.
Jovanovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Jovanovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Polizzi digs a good body shot into Jovanovic's ribs.
Polizzi scores with a jab.
Jovanovic misses the jab.
Polizzi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jovanovic's head backwards.#ROC2#
Jovanovic is rocked!
Polizzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oh Jovanovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Polizzi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Polizzi stuns Jovanovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jovanovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Donk. Polizzi catches Jovanovic right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jovanovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jovanovic throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Polizzi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Polizzi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jovanovic on the side of the head.
Polizzi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Polizzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jovanovic.
Polizzi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Polizzi lands a glancing blow to the side of Jovanovic's head.
Jovanovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jovanovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jovanovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jovanovic misses the jab.
Polizzi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Polizzi lands a glancing blow to the side of Jovanovic's head.
Jovanovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jovanovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jovanovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Polizzi. #T3#
Jovanovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL#
Jovanovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Polizzi controls the action.
Nice body punch from Polizzi.
Jovanovic takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Polizzi.
Polizzi is leaning against Jovanovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Polizzi looking to stall.
Jovanovic letting Polizzi take a breather here.
Jovanovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Polizzi walks away with a smile on his face. Jovanovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Polizzi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Polizzi.
Polizzi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Polizzi.
Polizzi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Polizzi.
#T4#
Polizzi is trying to maintain a safe position but Jovanovic gets an underhook and turns Polizzi into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Polizzi is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Polizzi lands a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Polizzi to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nenad Jovanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polizzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Polizzi lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Polizzi.
Polizzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Polizzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vito Polizzi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Polizzi pushes Jovanovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic misses with some punches.
Polizzi blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jovanovic takes a shot to the head.
Nenad Jovanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Polizzi controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vito Polizzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Polizzi 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vito Polizzi!
In his post fight interview, Vito Polizzi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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