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Event:
DC 139: Gambini v Pope
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Pope defending well as Gambini loads up on a big left hand.
Gambini lands a two punch combo.
Pope tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gambini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gambini throws a hook but Pope blocks it.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Pope ducks down to avoid it.
Pope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gambini moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPope.
Gambini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pope counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Gino Gambini has been cut.
Gambini lands with a shot to the body.
Pope blocks a jab.
Pope looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pope throws a low kick but Gambini moves out of range easily.
Gambini lands with a straight right. Pope didn't see that one coming.
Pope avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gambini misses with a lunging right hand
and Pope counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Pope moves into range and clinches up with Gambini.
Pope lands an uppercut.
Pope lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pope blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gambini wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Gambini throws a head punch that misses.
Gambini lands a body shot.
Gambini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gambini misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Gambini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gambini lands with an uppercut that bounces Pope off the cage and back into range.
Pope has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pope moves out of range of the strikes.
Pope throws out a counter right but Gambini avoids it with no problem.
Gambini misses with a hook.
Gambini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gambini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gambini with a hook.
Gambini misses with a body shot.
Gambini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gambini throws out a powerful jab.
Gambini scores with a hook.
Gambini throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gambini with a hook.
Gambini lands with an overhand left.
Gambini misses with a looping left.#T2#
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pope replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gambini blocks it well.
Gambini misses with a hook. Pope ducked under it nicely.
Gambini backing away here, and Pope unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gambini lands a jab to the head.
Gambini lands a lovely overhand right.
Pope takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pope takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gambini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pope.
Gambini looks to land a right hand but Pope moved out of range.
Gambini throws a hook but Pope blocks it.
Pope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambini.
Pope works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Pope takes the fight into the clinch.
Pope is leaning against Gambini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gambini swings wildly with an uppercut but Pope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pope lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Pope lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gambini fails to land.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pope blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pope goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gambini lands an uppercut.
Gambini lands a shot to the body.
Pope blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gambini.
Pope goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pope swings wildly with an uppercut but Gambini uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Gambini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pope staying out of range there.
Pope swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pope takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gambini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Pope to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Pope closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gambini misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Pope tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gambini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pope lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gambini or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gambini.
Pope fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pope tries to work over Gambini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gambini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pope cracks Gambini with a nice body shot.
Pope misses with a body punch.
Pope lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pope is working Gambini over against the cage.
A short right from Gambini.
Gambini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pope lands a nice shot to the body.
Gambini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pope blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pope creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Pope.
Gambini misses with a punch on the inside.
Pope lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pope lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gambini.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gino Gambini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gino Gambini's cut.
That's time! Gambini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gambini moves out of range as Pope strikes.
Pope walks into a stiff left hand from Gambini.
Gambini throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pope scores with a hook.
Pope misses with a body kick.
Gambini swings widly with a right hand
letting Pope counter with a right hand.
Gambini missing with a left hand there. Pope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gambini lands a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Gambini as he connects with a hook.
Gambini looks to score with a jab to the body but Pope is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gambini, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gambini misses with a looping right.
Gambini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pope.
Gambini scores with a jab.
Gambini cracks Pope with a good jab.#T1#
Nice jab there from Gambini.
Gambini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pope.
Gambini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pope pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pope slips a straight right by Gambini.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pope! But no joy.
Pope jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gambini throws an overhand right that lands on Pope's shoulder, as Pope tries to avoid the shot.
Gino Gambini is winning the standup battle so far.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gambini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gambini scores with a nice right hand.
Gambini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pope slips a straight right by Gambini.
Pope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gambini slips under a jab from Pope.
Pope gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gambini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pope needs to keep his hands up - Gambini had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Pope ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
Pope defending well as Gambini loads up on a big left hand.
Gambini backing away here, and Pope unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gambini throws an off balance right hand
enabling Pope to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gambini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pope takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A lazy left from Gambini finds it's target.
Good shot there by Gambini.
Gambini misses the shot to the body.
And Pope responds with a good body kick, but Gambini manages to step out the way in time.
Nice defenses there by Gambini.
Pope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gambini.
Gambini swings widly with a right hand
and Pope counters with a nice uppercut.
Pope moves out of range of the strikes.
Pope looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pope lands with a hook. Gambini tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gambini misses with a jab to the body
and Pope counters with an outside leg kick.
Gambini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gambini looks to land a left hand but Pope moved out of range nicely.#T3#
The fighters circling - Gambini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gambini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pope looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
Gambini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gambini misses with an uppercut. Pope saw that one coming.
Gambini jabs Pope right on the nose. Pope blinks but takes it well.
Gambini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gambini misses with a hook. Pope ducked under it nicely.
Gambini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Pope releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pope throws a leg kick but Gambini moved away.
Gino Gambini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pope throws a looping overhand right but Gambini ducks down to avoid it.
Gambini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gambini lands a head shot.
Nice shot lands for Gambini.
Gambini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pope can do to turn this around?
Gambini lands the left hand.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gambini lands a nice shot that snaps Pope's head back.
Gambini throws a big shot that misses.
Pope thinks about the counter body kick.
Gambini needs to keep his hands up - Pope had a free shot at his head there.
Pope keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambini.
Gambini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pope.
Pope slips a jab from Gambini.
Pope follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pope moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Pope releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pope moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch but Gambini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gambini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pope slips a jab from Gambini.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
Gambini misses with a wild body shot.
Gambini keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pope cracks Gambini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gino Gambini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gino Gambini's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Gambini just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pope's head.
Gambini moves out of range of the body kick.
Gambini looks to score with a jab to the body but Pope is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Pope as he connects with a hook.
Pope takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gambini connects with a crisp jab.
Gambini misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Pope was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pope moves away from the strike by Gambini.
Pope jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gambini misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini lands with a right hand.
Pope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini.
Pope takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gambini with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gambini swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pope connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Gambini misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Pope on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gambini connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Pope's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gambini misses with a wild body shot.
Pope steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Gambini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.
Gambini scores with a shot to the body.
Pope has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gambini lands a body shot.
Pope takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gambini just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gambini throws a hook but Pope blocks it.
Pope swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pope throws a hook but Gambini blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Pope there.
Gambini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.#T2#
Gambini misses with a hook.
Pope defending well as Gambini loads up on a big left hand.
Pope doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gambini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambini misses with a hook
and Gambini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gambini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gambini scores with a sloppy right hand. Pope should have avoided that one.
Gambini misses with a left hand
and Pope counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Gambini is rocked!
Gambini misses with a left hand
and Pope counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gambini thinking.
Pope throws a body kick that misses.
Gambini misses with a right hand
and Pope makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gambini connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Gambini misses.
Pope avoids the body shot from Gambini.
Pope slips a straight right by Gambini.#T3#
Gambini throws a lazy uppercut
and Pope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Gambini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pope throws the left hand but Gambini avoids the punch easily.
Gambini throws a shot from downtown. Pope moves away and avoids it.
Gambini backing away here, and Pope unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gambini seems to have got his legs back now.
Gambini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pope.
Pope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini.
Pope drops his hands momentarily and Gambini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gambini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gambini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pope moves out of range as Gambini strikes.
Gambini misses with a hook. Pope ducked under it nicely.
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pope throws out a counter right but Gambini avoids it with no problem.
Pope throws a hook but Gambini blocks it.
Gambini swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gambini takes a swing at Pope's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Pope. #T4#
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gambini misses with a hook. Pope ducked under it nicely.
Pope looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pope scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambini throws a lazy right hand but Pope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pope throws the left hand but Gambini avoids the punch easily.
Gambini throws the left hand but Pope avoids the punch easily.
Pope throws a jab when Gambini was well out of range.
Pope drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pope avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pope looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gambini misses with an uppercut. Pope saw that one coming.
Pope throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambini.
Gambini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pope misses with a kick to the body.
Pope avoids the body shot from Gambini.
A little jabbing left from Pope on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gino Gambini clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gino Gambini's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Gambini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gambini misses with a lunging right hand
and Pope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
Pope misses with a straight left.
Pope misses with a body kick.
Pope looks to land a right hand but Gambini moved out of range.
Gambini misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Pope was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Gambini.
Gambini throws a body punch but Pope moves out of range.
Pope takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini throws a lazy uppercut
and Pope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gambini catches Pope with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot lands for Gambini.
Gambini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pope was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambini.
Gambini looks to land a left hand but Pope moved out of range nicely.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Gambini misses the target.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Pope lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gambini doesn't seem phased though.
Gambini misses with a hook to the body
and Pope counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gambini throws a lazy right hand but Pope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
Pope walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gambini.
Pope uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Pope replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gambini blocks it well.
Good leg kick by Pope.
Pope steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Pope swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gambini misses with a left hand
and Pope counters with a nice uppercut.
Pope throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambini.
Pope throws out a loose jab but Gambini uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Gambini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Pope.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gambini misses with a wild body shot.
Gambini misses with a jab to the body
and Pope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gambini takes one to the side of the head.
Pope staying out of range there.
Pope throws a counter combo.
Gambini misses with a right hand
and Pope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gambini falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pope connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gambini misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pope counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gambini throws out a loose jab but Pope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pope throws a lazy right hand but Gambini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gambini misses with a lunging right hand
and Gambini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gambini misses with an uppercut. Pope saw that one coming.#T3#
Gambini throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pope on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gambini. Pope does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gambini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
Pope is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gambini with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gambini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gambini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pope goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gambini digs a good body shot into Pope's ribs.
Pope moves away from the strike by Gambini.
Pope throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Gambini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pope looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gambini tests Pope's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gambini throws the left hand but Pope avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Gambini lunges at Pope with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pope's hand.
Pope slips under a jab from Gambini.
Gambini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambini throws out a loose jab but Pope uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Pope moves into range and clinches up with Gambini.
Pope goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Gambini breaks the clinch.
Gambini misses the body punch
and Pope counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The fighters circling - Gambini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gambini misses with a jab to the body
and Pope counters with an inside leg kick.
Gambini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pope.
Gambini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gambini misses the jab.
Pope throws a lazy right hand but Gambini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gambini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pope.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gino Gambini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gino Gambini's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Pope moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gambini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.
Gambini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pope.
Pope looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pope with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gambini to score with a decent uppercut.
Pope thows a leg kick but Gambini checks it
and Gambini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Pope pushes Gambini up against the cage in a clinch.
Pope misses with a body punch.
Pope can't find room to land a body shot as Gambini controls the action.
A short uppercut from Gambini.
Pope blocks an uppercut.
Gambini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope misses with some punches.
Pope presses Gambini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gambini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pope tries to throw a body punch but Gambini avoids it by throwing Pope back against the cage.
Gambini blocks a body shot from Pope.
Pope misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gambini. #T1#
Pope tries to work over Gambini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pope.
Pope throws a head punch that misses.
Pope keeps control of Gambini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gambini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pope blocks an uppercut.
Gambini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Popes head.
Gambini misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Gambini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pope walks into a stiff left hand from Gambini.
Pope tries to clinch up but Gambini circles away and keeps his distance.
Gambini misses with an uppercut
and Pope counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gambini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Pope ducks down to avoid it.
Gambini misses the shot to the body.
Pope looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gambini misses with a hook.
It seemed like Pope was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eli Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pope punishes Gambini's body with a nice straight punch.
Gambini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Gambini.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gambini throws a poor cross that misses
and Pope connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Pope misses the target.
A big left from Gambini misses.
Gambini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pope.
Pope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini.
Pope pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gambini lands a jab to the head.
Gambini connects with a right hand. Pope shakes it off.
Gambini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gambini shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pope eats them both and turns towards Gambini to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gambini scores with a jab. Pope acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Pope slips a jab from Gambini.
The fighters circling - Gambini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gambini throws a shot from downtown. Pope moves away and avoids it.
Gambini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Gambini.#CL2#
Pope closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gambini. #BC#
Gambini manages to break the clinch.
Gambini throws a body punch but Pope moves out of range.
Gambini misses the jab.
Pope tries to clinch but Gambini moves out of range.
Gambini swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gambini scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
Pope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambini throws out the jab. #T4#
Pope takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gambini throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range.
Gambini lands with an uppercut that bounces Pope off the cage and back into range.
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!
Pope slips under a jab from Gambini.
Gambini misses with a lunging right hand
and Pope counters with a straight right hand.
Gambini throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gambini.
Pope is looking to clinch.
Gambini scores with a nice head shot.
Pope scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gambini doesn't seem bothered though.
Gambini throws the left hand but Pope avoids the punch easily.
Pope looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gambini misses with a hook.
Pope slips a straight right by Gambini.
Gino Gambini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gambini lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gino Gambini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gambini, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gino Gambini!
Gino Gambini retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Gino Gambini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DC 136: Pisswater v Brown
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Pope lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Bishop Bonesteel has been cut.
Pope checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pope is looking to counter with a body kick.
Pope pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bonesteel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonesteel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bonesteel misses with a wild body shot.
Pope swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pope misses with a body kick.
Pope throws a right hand that misses
and Bonesteel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonesteel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonesteel throws a right hand that misses
and Pope counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Bonesteel.#T1#
Bonesteel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bonesteel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pope.
Pope on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pope lands a lovely overhand right.
Pope keeps Bonesteel at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Pope instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonesteel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bonesteel tries to throw a body punch but Pope avoids it by throwing Bonesteel back against the cage.
Pope tries to throw a body punch but Bonesteel avoids it by throwing Pope back against the cage. #T2#
Pope misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonesteel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bonesteel can't find room to land a body shot as Pope controls the action.
Bonesteel lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pope misses with a body punch.
Bonesteel blocks a body shot from Pope.
Bonesteel tries to throw a body punch but Pope avoids it by throwing Bonesteel back against the cage.
Pope prevents a body shot from Bonesteel.
Pope misses with the head strike.
Pope tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonesteel tries to throw a body punch but Pope avoids it by throwing Bonesteel back against the cage.
Bonesteel misses with the head strike.
Pope softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonesteel misses with some punches.
Bonesteel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonesteel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonesteel can't find room to land a body shot as Pope controls the action.
Bonesteel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pope seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bonesteel can turn it around.
Bonesteel tries to throw a body punch but Pope avoids it by throwing Bonesteel back against the cage.
Bonesteel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Pope's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonesteel.
A short right from Bonesteel on the inside. #T3#
Pope lands with a left to the head.
Pope lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pope blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pope goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pope blocks a body shot from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonesteel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonesteel.
Bonesteel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pope blocks a body shot from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel throws a punch but it's blocked by Pope.
Bonesteel lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Pope.
A head punch on the inside from Bonesteel fails to land.
Bonesteel has a couple of punches blocked by Pope.
Pope throws a head punch that misses.
Bonesteel working aggressively here.
Bonesteel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonesteel misses with a body punch.
Bonesteel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonesteel blocks a body shot from Pope.
Pope blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Pope lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonesteel backwards.
Pope lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bonesteel.
Bonesteel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Pope - that landed with a thud.
Bonesteel misses with some punches.
Pope lands a body shot.
Bonesteel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonesteel can't find room to land a body shot as Pope controls the action.
Bonesteel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Bonesteel is leaning against Pope and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bonesteel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Nice body punch from Pope.
A short uppercut from Pope.
A hook to the body from Pope.
Pope blocking some punches.
Bonesteel throws a punch but it's blocked by Pope.
Pope gets through Bonesteel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonesteel.
Bonesteel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bonesteel fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pope.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bishop Bonesteel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bishop Bonesteel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bonesteel scoring well with a low kick there.
Pope stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bonesteel thows a leg kick but Pope checks it
and Pope counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bonesteel throws a big shot that misses.
Pope blocks a jab.
Pope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop Bonesteel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Pope lands a left and a right that send Bonesteel crashing to the mat, dazed. Pope thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Bonesteel is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pope connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Bonesteel out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eli Pope!
A victorious Eli Pope thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DC110 :Farfan v Savisto
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Pope slips a jab and a cross from Christ.
Christ misses with a low kick.
Pope walks into a jab.
Pope throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christ shapes to counter with a head kick.
Christ misses with a head kick.
Christ misses the shot to the body.
Christ throws a head kick but Pope moves out of range.
Pope throws a solid leg kick but Christ takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pope.
Pope takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Christ connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pope walks into a stiff left hand from Christ.
Christ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pope circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab by Christ.
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!
Christ throws a right and a left that Pope avoids nicely. #T1#
Pope misses with a right hand
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christ misses the jab.
Pope checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Christ thumps Pope with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pope crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Christ - the referee stops the clock and Pope gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Christ. Pope manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pope takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pope is looking to counter punch.
Christ has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pope tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Christ throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pope swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pope swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christ scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
Christ with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Christ lands with a straight right. Pope didn't see that one coming.
Christ scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Christ thumps Pope with a low kick.
Pope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pope shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Christ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pope throws a wild body kick that Christ sees coming a mile off.
Pope moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Christ misses with a body shot.
Pope stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christ.
Christ lands a really nice looking cross but Pope seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christ. Pope does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Pope moves out of range as Christ strikes.
Christ pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Judah Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pope lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Judah Christ has been cut.
Pope getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christ swinging wildly here.
Pope looks to land a left hand but Christ moved out of range nicely.
Pope misses the shot to the body.
Pope on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Christ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pope.
A bone on bone clash there as Pope blocks the leg kick.
Christ is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pope had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Christ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christ slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
A head kick misses from Christ.
Good leg kick by Christ.
Christ lands with a straight right. Pope didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Christ misses.
Pope was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pope throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christ tries a quick counter leg kick but Pope is wise to it.
Christ throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christ.
Christ scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Christ misses.
Pope is looking to counter punch.
Pope showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christ.
Pope takes one to the side of the head.
Christ thuds his right hand into Pope's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Judah Christ dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Judah Christ's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Christ listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Christ tries a low kick but Pope avoids it.
Pope was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christ throws a sloppy body shot
and Pope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christ with a nice calf kick.
Pope is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Christ with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Christ throws a body kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Christ.
Pope takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christ comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Christ with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the liver by Christ. Beautiful body shot.
Christ walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pope checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Pope misses the target.
Christ fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pope.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ lands a nice hook to Pope's body. Pope takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Christ buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Christ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pope.
Christ feints a counter leg kick.
Pope on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Christ misses with a jab to the body
letting Pope counter with a right hand.
Pope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ.
Pope fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christ looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christ connects with a nice looking jab.
Christ moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Christ has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pope.
A little jabbing left from Christ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christ misses with a jab to the body
and Pope makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Christ really felt that one!
Pope takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christ tries to land a front kick but Pope steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Christ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Judah Christ seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christ.
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!
Pope misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Christ darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Pope.
Pope takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pope moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Pope misses the target.
Christ looks to land a body kick but Pope moved away.
Pope throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Christ on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Pope lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christ doesn't seem phased though.
Christ moves away from the strike by Pope.
Pope is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christ moves out of range as Pope throws a body kick.
Pope just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Christ misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christ.
Pope slips under a jab from Christ.
Pope is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Christ.
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Pope.
Good shot there by Christ.
Christ lands a right hook to the body.
Pope looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Christ pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pope takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Pope.
Christ lands a leg kick that knocks Pope off balance momentarily.
Pope misses with a right hand
and Christ counters with a straight right hand.
Christ misses with a leg kick
and Pope counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#That has opened up Judah Christ's cut even more.
Good leg kick by Christ.
Pope takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Christ throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christ connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Christ throws a big shot that misses.
Pope takes one to the side of the head.
Christ changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Christ connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Christ lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pope's sensitive parts.
Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christ misses with a low kick.
Christ fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pope.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Judah Christ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Judah Christ's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Christ misses with a straight right.
Pope throwing a counter right hand but Christ manages to avoid it.
A big right from Christ misses.
A little feinted left hand from Pope on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christ throws a one two combo.
Christ lands a nice hook to Pope's body. Pope takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pope has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pope there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Christ lands a jab to Pope's midsection.
Christ looks to throw the jab but Pope is out of range.
Pope avoids the body shot from Christ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Christ 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 Pope has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pope and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pope is looking to counter punch.
Pope moves out of range of the strikes.
As Christ looks to move away, Pope throws a big counter combo but Christ just gets out of the way.
Christ throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pope stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pope tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Pope slips under a jab.
Christ lands a head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target.
Christ feints and then cracks Pope's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pope down.
Christ missing with a left hand there. Pope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christ lands with a thumping leg kick.
Christ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pope throws out the jab.
Christ fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Christ doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Christ just misses with a punch to the body.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christ misses with an uppercut
and Pope counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christ misses with a low kick.#T2#
Pope throws a low kick but Christ moves out of range easily.
Christ with a nice calf kick.
Christ moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pope - that will leave a mark!
Pope avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pope scores with a hook to the body. Christ takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab by Pope.
Pope lands with a straight right. Christ didn't see that one coming.
Pope takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Christ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pope.
Christ takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christ lands a body shot.
Pope takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Christ catches Pope with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Christ takes a swing at Pope's ribcage but misses.
Christ lands a glancing blow to the side of Pope's head.
Christ lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pope on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Christ. Christ obviously looking to wear him down.
Christ throws a low kick but Pope avoids it.
Christ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pope swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pope throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christ misses with a few strikes there.
Pope slips under a jab from Christ.
Pope on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Christ. Christ obviously looking to wear him down.
Pope misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Christ throws an overhand right that lands on Pope's shoulder, as Pope tries to avoid the shot.
Christ is looking to slow Pope down with leg kicks.
Pope checks a leg kick nicely.
Pope loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
Christ slips under a jab.
Pope defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand.
Pope looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Christ lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Christ misses with a two punch combination.
Christ fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pope is out of range.
Pope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christ.
Christ throws a leg kick which misses Pope's front leg but catches the back leg as Pope tries to avoid it.
Pope tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Judah Christ really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Judah Christ's cut.
That's time! Pope's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Pope blocks a low kick nicely.
Pope tried to score with a low kick but Christ checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Christ.
Christ works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christ. Pope does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Pope wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Christ throws a head kick that misses.
Pope appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pope takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Christ connects with a leg kick.
Pope misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ scores with a leg kick.
Christ has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pope finds it's way round the side to connect with Christ's head.
Christ throws a hook but Pope avoids it easily.
And Pope counters with a quick kick to the body but Christ blocks it.
Christ throws a leg kick which misses Pope's front leg but catches the back leg as Pope tries to avoid it. #T1#
Pope blocks a jab.
Pope is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Christ throws a right hand that misses
and Pope counters with a nice uppercut.
Christ slips under a jab.
A head kick by Christ misses
and Pope connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Christ is rocked!
Christ ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pope moves away.
Christ is still on wobbly legs! Can Pope finish him?
Christ thows a leg kick but Pope checks it
and Pope makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Christ is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Christ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christ throws a low kick, looking for Pope's leg but Pope calmly moves out of range.
Pope looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Christ is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Pope doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Christ crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Christ's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eli Pope!
Eli Pope retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Eli Pope thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DC 103: Burdon v Pope
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Burdon lands a nice looking body shot.
Burdon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pope doesn't seem bothered though.
Burdon throws an off balance right hand
letting Pope counter with a right hand.
Burdon misses with a looping right.
Pope misses with a hook
and Burdon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pope cracks a nice hook into Burdon's ribs.
Pope takes one to the chin there.
Burdon throws an off balance right hand
and Pope counters with a good, hard body kick but Burdon shrugs it off.
Burdon throws an off balance right hand
and Pope counters with a huge head kick that drops Burdon! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Pope!
Eli Pope is the new lightweight champion!
Eli Pope decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DC 97: Burdon v Ratt
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Pope swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Belly decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pope's guard.
Belly tries to free his leg and advance position but Pope is retaining full guard.
Pope keeping moving, preventing Belly from controlling successfully.
Belly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pope haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pope tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Belly drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pope manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belly has Pope in his guard.#REVR#
Belly wants to sweep here but Pope controlling him for the moment. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belly trying to keep a closed guard but Pope is proving a slippery customer.
Pope is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pope being controlled here momentarily. #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.
Belly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belly is controlling Pope's posture.
Belly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pope slips a straight right by Belly.#T3#
Belly swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pope throws the kick towards the body but Belly avoids it.
As Pope backs off Belly throws a huge counter combo but Pope manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Belly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pope stops a takedown attempt from Belly.
A nice left hand lands by Pope.
Pope stops a takedown attempt from Belly.
Pope misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Belly pulls guard successfully.
Pope stays in close to Belly's body and controls the position.
Belly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pope pulls Belly in close to prevent any damage.
Belly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pope is keeping the position for now. #T4##SU2#
Belly stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Belly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Pope on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Belly takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pope throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pope keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belly.
Belly scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belly tries to clinch but Pope is having none of it.
Belly lands the left hand.
Pope changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pope on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jello Belly dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Belly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Belly jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Belly has managed to clinch.
Pope prevents the takedown attempt.
Pope lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Belly breaks the clinch.
Belly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belly cracks Pope with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pope takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheers as Pope lands an impressive looking overhand right. Belly doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Belly clinches up with Pope and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Belly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jello Belly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belly looks to score with a jab to the body but Pope is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belly throws a combination that misses
and Pope counters with a good low kick that Belly was not able to check.
Belly with a nice cross.
Belly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Belly misses with a takedown attempt
and Pope counters with a left to the body.
Belly is breathing heavily.
Belly misses with a hook
and Pope counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Pope jabs Belly right on the nose. Belly blinks but takes it well.
Donk. Pope catches Belly right on the button with a cross.
Belly has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Belly misses with an uppercut
and Pope counters with an inside leg kick.
Belly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Popes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pope avoids the body shot from Belly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belly. Pope does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belly misses with a few strikes there.
Pope is looking for a counter combo.
Pope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pope walks into a stiff left hand from Belly.
Pope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belly.
Belly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Belly throws a nice looking combination but Pope bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Pope coming out on top.#ROC#Belly is rocked!
Belly misses the shot to the body.
Belly wants to clinch but Pope slips to the side
and Pope counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belly is still on wobbly legs! Can Pope finish him?#T2#
Pope showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belly.
It looked like Pope wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pope plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Belly swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Belly face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eli Pope!
A relieved looking Eli Pope thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Jello Belly had this to say: 'I'm hungry'. |
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Event:
DC 89: Sitsongrit v Battleby
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Pope lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sukbunsung at a distance.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sukbunsung with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Sukbunsung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pope doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sukbunsung moves out of range as Pope strikes.
Pope on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sukbunsung takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sukbunsung defending well as Pope loads up on a big left hand.
Sukbunsung lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sukbunsung misses with a hook
letting Pope counter with a right hand.
Pope lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sukbunsung at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sukbunsung misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Pope to counter with a crisp jab.
Pope thuds his shin into the meat of Sukbunsung's side.
Sukbunsung scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pope doesn't seem bothered though.
Sukbunsung wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sukbunsung lands with a good body shot.
Sukbunsung stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sukbunsung scores with a hook to the body. Pope takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Sukbunsung looks to throw the jab but Pope is out of range.
Sukbunsung swings widly with a right hand
and Pope counters with a nice leg kick.
Pope throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pope throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pope gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pope takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pope moves out of range of the strikes.
Pope throws a counter combo.
Good exchange - Pope coming out on top.
Sukbunsung misses with a lunging right hand
letting Pope counter with a right hand.
Sukbunsung lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pope throws a hook to the side of Sukbunsung's head but Sukbunsung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sukbunsung swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pope throws out a counter right but Sukbunsung avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pope just misses with a punch to the body.
Sukbunsung scores with the left hand. Pope knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Sukbunsung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pope moves away.
Pope chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sukbunsung is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sukbunsung misses with a shot to the body
and Pope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sukbunsung lands with a right hand.
Pope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sukbunsung throws out the jab.
Sukbunsung misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Pope counters with a crisp one two that drops Sukbunsung! Pope thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sukbunsung to his feet! Sukbunsung is in big trouble!#ROC2#Sukbunsung is rocked!
A jab from Pope misses.
Oh Sukbunsung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sukbunsung digs a good body shot into Pope's ribs.
Sukbunsung misses the shot to the body.
Sukbunsung throws an off balance right hand
and Pope counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pope moves out of range of the strikes.
Pope cracks Sukbunsung with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Sukbunsung tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Pope pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Sukbunsung is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Pope!
Eli Pope decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DC 82: Farman vs Pisswater
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1#
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pope keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Pope.
Pope misses with a looping right.
Pope looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pope.
Pope throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDade on the side of the head.
McDade staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Pope misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDade.
Pope blocks a low kick nicely.
Pope lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDade at a distance.
A jab from McDade misses.
Pope misses with a hook
and McDade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Pope misses
enabling McDade to counter with a crisp jab.
Pope throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pope. McDade does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by McDade's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pope tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
McDade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.
Eli Pope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Pope.
McDade tries a low kick but Pope avoids it.
Pope lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pope throws a front kick aimed at McDade's knee but McDade avoids it well.
McDade throws a hook but Pope blocks it.
McDade scoring well with a low kick there.
McDade looks to score with a jab to the body but Pope is just out of range.
Pope throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pope throws a poor cross that misses
and McDade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDade throws a counter high kick but Pope was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pope moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDade works Pope's body with a nice hook.
McDade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pope connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pope misses the jab.
A big left from Pope misses.
McDade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pope.
McDade cracks Pope with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
McDade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDade bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McDade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pope misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Pope misses.
McDade throws a hook but Pope blocks it.
Pope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDade.
Pope throws a leg kick which misses McDade's front leg but catches the back leg as McDade tries to avoid it.
The fighters circling - McDade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pope stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pope connects with a right hand. McDade shakes it off.
McDade throws a lazy right hand but Pope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pope misses with an uppercut. McDade saw that one coming.
McDade throws a leg kick but Pope sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McDade misses with a hook.
Pope throws a hook to the side of McDade's head but McDade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pope paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pope takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
Pope thows a leg kick but McDade checks it
and McDade counters with an inside leg kick.
Pope throws a big shot that misses.
McDade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pope under the eye.
A big right from Pope misses.
Pope sizes up McDade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pope throws a hook to the side of McDade's head but McDade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDade throwing a counter right hand but Pope manages to avoid it.
McDade thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pope if he has to take too many more of those.
McDade lands with an overhand left.
McDade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pope.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pope.
McDade throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range.
Pope lands a jab to McDade's midsection.
McDade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDade motions for Pope to come forward. McDade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDade slips under a jab.
Pope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDade connects with the punch.#T4#
Pope loads up on a big right hand but McDade slips the punch.
Pope comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pope pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pope loads up on a big right hand but McDade slips the punch.
Pope throws a head kick that misses
and McDade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDade cracks a nice hook into Pope's ribs.
McDade throws a head kick that misses.
McDade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDade lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - McDade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDade.
McDade throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pope.
A head kick misses from McDade.
Pope keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDade.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pope checks a leg kick.
McDade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pope misses with a looping right.
Pope takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eli Pope will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McDade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pope misses with a low kick.
Pope takes one to the chin there.
McDade throws a jab when Pope was well out of range.
Pope tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDade cracks a nice hook into Pope's ribs.
Kevin McDade is winning the standup battle so far.
Pope scores with a nice head shot.
Pope fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDade is out of range.
McDade looks to land a left hand but Pope moved out of range nicely.
McDade scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDade.
Pope scores with a nice strike.
McDade throws out a loose jab but Pope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pope throws a series of punches but McDade moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pope jabs McDade right on the nose. McDade blinks but takes it well.
Pope looks to land a combination but McDade avoids it well.
Pope scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDade moves out of range of the body kick from Pope.
Good exchange - Pope coming out on top.#T1#
McDade misses with a head kick.
Pope swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDade thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pope if he has to take too many more of those.
McDade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pope moves away.
Pope throws a right hand that misses
and McDade counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Pope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pope just misses with a punch to the body.
McDade throws a big counter combination but Pope scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pope dips to his left and cracks McDade with an uppercut!
McDade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pope misses with a kick to the body.
McDade is looking to clinch but Pope is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Pope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pope rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pope lands with an uppercut that bounces McDade off the cage and back into range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pope crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDade - the referee stops the clock and Pope gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDade. Pope manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pope throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDade counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDade throws a jab when Pope was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from McDade.#T2#
Pope misses with a right hand
and McDade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pope.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McDade.
Pope throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pope has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDade.
McDade moves out of range of the body kick from Pope.
McDade was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pope throws a poor cross that misses
and McDade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like McDade was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pope.
McDade darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pope throws a leg kick
letting McDade counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Pope.
McDade blocks the body kick.
Pope misses with a leg kick
and Pope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pope has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDade.
Pope uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pope has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pope goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pope misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from McDade. #T3#
Pope scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDade doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Pope does it's job there.
Pope misses with the body kick
and McDade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pope.
Pope scores with a sloppy right hand. McDade should have avoided that one.
Pope fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pope misses with an uppercut. McDade saw that one coming.
Pope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Pope misses.
A counter left hand to the body from McDade misses its target.
McDade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Pope misses the target.
Pope digs a good body shot into McDade's ribs.
Pope pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDade tries to land a front kick but Pope steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good shot there by McDade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDade misses with a looping left.
McDade blocks a head kick by Pope.
#T4#
McDade throws a body shot but no joy.
McDade misses the jab.
McDade moves out of range of the body kick from Pope.
Pope misses with a looping left.
McDade checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pope misses with a jab to the body
and McDade counters with a series of strikes. Pope will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pope slips under a jab.
McDade cracks Pope with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDade connects with a right hand. Pope shakes it off.
Pope scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pope misses with a looping left.
McDade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pope.
McDade throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDade lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pope will feel that in the morning.
McDade misses with a low kick.
McDade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pope on the side of the head.
Pope connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDade's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McDade dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Pope misses with an uppercut
and Pope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pope throws a hook to the side of McDade's head but McDade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDade tries to move into range but Pope moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McDade moves out of range as Pope throws a body kick.
McDade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pope momentarily.
Pope connects with the punch.
McDade on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pope walks into a straight right hand from McDade.
McDade slips under a jab from Pope.
McDade takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McDade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pope throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pope swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pope has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McDade.
Pope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pope looks to land a left hand but McDade moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Pope.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from McDade. Pope does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDade looks for the body kick but Pope saw that one coming.
Pope misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Pope coming out on top.
Good work by Pope as he checks the leg kick.
Pope fakes the leg kick and cracks McDade in the body.
McDade throws a chopping leg kick but Pope manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McDade tries to move into range but Pope moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McDade scores with a head kick.
Pope looks to land a left hand but McDade moved out of range nicely.
Pope moves out of range of the body kick.
Pope scores with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Pope there.
Pope throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pope thuds a left hand into McDade's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDade cracks Pope with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDade stuns Pope with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pope on the side of the head.#T2#
McDade lands a nice shot that snaps Pope's head back.
Pope connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McDade throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pope.
Pope lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Pope misses
and McDade counters with a stiff right hand.
Pope connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pope walks into a jab.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pope is looking to score with low kicks.
Pope misses with a straight right.
Pope misses with a wild body shot.
McDade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Pope misses its intended target.
McDade cracks Pope with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Pope.
The fighters circling - Pope throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
McDade throws a hook to the side of Pope's head but Pope sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pope dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pope connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDade scrambles back to his feet.
Pope uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDade has time to react.
Pope misses with a hook.
Pope lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Pope.
McDade throwing a counter right hand but Pope manages to avoid it.
McDade scores with a punch to the head.
Pope throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Pope misses.
Pope slips a straight right by McDade.
Pope moves away from the strike by McDade.
Pope walks into a jab.
McDade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pope attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pope avoids the head kick by McDade.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDade throws a low kick, looking for Pope's leg but Pope calmly moves out of range.
Pope misses with a straight left.
Pope throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDade scores with a three punch combo!
Pope tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pope lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McDade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pope stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pope getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pope drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from McDade misses its intended target.
A jab from Pope misses.
Pope on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kevin McDade did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Pope connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McDade throws a body punch but Pope moves out of range.
McDade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pope walks into a stiff left hand from McDade.
Pope throws a head kick that misses.
McDade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pope throws a leg kick that misses.
McDade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pope misses with a head kick.
Pope lands with a cross.
McDade slips a straight right by Pope.
Pope displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pope loads up on a big right hand but McDade slips the punch.
And McDade counters with a quick kick to the body but Pope blocks it.
Pope uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDade.
Pope misses with a straight left.
McDade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good standup being displayed there by Pope as he connects with a hook.#T1#
McDade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pope manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pope throws a poor cross that misses
and McDade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDade lands a jab.
McDade with the inside leg kick.
McDade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pope needs to keep his hands up - McDade had a free shot at his head there.
Pope throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDade blocks a leg kick.
McDade misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Pope lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDade doesn't seem phased though.
Pope feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pope cracks McDade with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pope scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Pope is predictable there
and Pope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDade misses with a head kick.
Pope is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
McDade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pope keeps the fight on the outside.
McDade misses with a hook. Pope ducked under it nicely.
McDade slips under a jab from Pope.
Pope's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch combination from McDade misses.
Pope is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from McDade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pope throws a jab but it's blocked by McDade.
Pope throws a lazy uppercut
enabling McDade to counter with a crisp jab.
McDade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pope throws out the jab.
As Pope looks to move away, McDade throws a big counter combo but Pope just gets out of the way.
Pope throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McDade to counter with a crisp jab.
McDade throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDade throws out a leg kick but Pope moves out of range and McDade only half commits.
Pope fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pope swings widly with a right hand
and Pope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pope throws out a counter right but McDade avoids it with no problem.
Pope throws a jab but it's blocked by McDade. #T3#
Pope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDade.
McDade takes a swing at Pope's ribcage but misses.
McDade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDade throws out the jab.
McDade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Pope.
McDade appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pope has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDade finds it's way round the side to connect with Pope's head.
McDade throws a jab but it's blocked by Pope.
Pope throws a right hand that misses
and McDade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pope misses the body punch
and McDade counters with a straight right hand.
Pope misses with a looping left.
McDade takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McDade jabs Pope right on the nose. Pope blinks but takes it well.
Pope throws an off balance right hand
letting McDade counter with a right hand.
Pope scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from McDade misses the target.
McDade takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Pope as he connects with a hook.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pope has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDade lunges at Pope with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pope's hand.
Pope throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pope takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDade gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pope misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Pope misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from McDade misses the target.
Pope misses the jab.
Pope misses with a left hand
and McDade counters with a nice uppercut.
McDade catches Pope with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Pope misses.
Pope throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDade misses with a straight left.
McDade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pope.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kevin McDade will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Pope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDade.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDade. Pope does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pope was well out of range. Poor timing from McDade.
Pope throws a hook to the side of McDade's head but McDade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDade misses with a straight right.
McDade checks a leg kick nicely.
McDade loads up on a big right hand but Pope slips the punch.
McDade takes a swing at Pope's ribcage but misses.
McDade staying out of range there.
McDade throws the left hand but Pope avoids the punch easily.
Pope looks to throw the jab but McDade is out of range.
Pope throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDade doesn't seem bothered though.
Pope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pope looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A counter left hand to the body from McDade misses its target.
Pope misses with a looping left.
Pope throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T1#
Pope looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pope moves out of range of the body kick.
McDade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pope misses with an uppercut.
Pope misses with a kick to the body.
Pope waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDade.
McDade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pope has time to react.
Pope throws a sloppy body shot
enabling McDade to counter with a crisp jab.
McDade lunges at Pope with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pope's hand.
Pope connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDade momentarily.
McDade lands with a cross.
Pope tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pope lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDade throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from McDade. Those never looked like landing.
Eli Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pope moves out of range as McDade strikes.
Pope lands a head shot.
Pope fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A bone on bone clash there as McDade blocks the leg kick.
Pope throws a hook to the side of McDade's head but McDade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pope throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pope throws a body kick that misses.
It appears McDade was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pope misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pope connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDade's hands.
A head kick misses from McDade.
McDade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pope at a distance.
Pope moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Pope on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pope throws a leg kick
and McDade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pope looks to land a body kick but McDade moved away.
Pope takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
Pope has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDade.
McDade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pope.
Pope walks into a left hand.
Pope thows a leg kick but McDade checks it
and McDade counters with a stiff right hand.
McDade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pope is looking to land body kicks.
McDade tests Pope's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDade slips a jab from Pope.
Pope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDade fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pope just manages to avoid it.
McDade throws a front kick that sends Pope stumbling back into the cage.
Pope scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDade in his tracks.
Pope misses with a straight left.
McDade went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McDade with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from McDade.
McDade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDade moves out of range as Pope strikes.#T4#
Donk. McDade catches Pope right on the button with a cross.
Pope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Pope.
McDade misses with a combination
and Pope counters with a straight right hand.
McDade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McDade scores with a hook to the body. Pope takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pope throws a hook but McDade avoids it easily.
McDade misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Pope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pope thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pope moves away from the strike by McDade.
Pope scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slow jab from McDade misses its intended target.
Pope looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDade misses with an uppercut. Pope saw that one coming.
Pope throws a solid leg kick but McDade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pope.
As Pope backs away, McDade returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kevin McDade.
Well McDade has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin McDade!
Kevin McDade is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
DC 74 Niaz vs Rome
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Nyla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pope definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nyla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pope was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nyla was well out of range. Poor timing from Pope.
Nyla misses with a left hand
letting Pope counter with a right hand.
Nyla misses the jab.
Pope looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nyla missing with a left hand there. Pope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nyla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyla ducks under a wild hook from Pope.#CL2#
Nyla rushes Pope and presses him up against the cage.
Nyla prevents Pope from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Pope breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Nyla misses with a lunging right hand
and Pope counters with a good low kick that Nyla was not able to check.
Pope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nyla.#CL2#
Nyla clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Pope breaks the clinch.
Nyla misses with a right hand
and Pope counters with a stiff right hand.
Nyla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pope, as that shot connected.
Nyla misses with a lunging right hand
and Pope counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Pope lands a big head kick that sends Nyla tumbling to the mat! Pope takes a step backwards and waves Nyla back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nyla misses with a hook
and Pope scores with a counter punch that sends Nyla to the canvas! Pope smells blood - he's punishing Nyla with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Nyla has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Pope!
Eli Pope seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2023 |
#R1##KD#
Pope lands a left and a right that send Kiang crashing to the mat, dazed. Pope thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Kiang is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Yawa Kiang has been cut.
Kiang walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pope.
Kiang is still on wobbly legs! Can Pope finish him?
Kiang looks winded!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Pope moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Kiang! Pope continues to tee off on Kiang, landing with a left and a right! Pope connects with a right hand that leaves Kiang sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Pope!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eli Pope!
A very excited looking Eli Pope 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Crunch! Pope slams his shin into Kiang's torso.
Eli Pope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pope dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Pope sends Kiang crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pope is motioning to the referee to let Kiang up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Kiang is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Yawa Kiang has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope lands with a big right hook that stumbles Kiang - he's out on his feet here! Pope follows up with another monster hook that separates Kiang from consciousness! Kiang falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Pope stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eli Pope!
Eli Pope thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Pope tries to work over McGriff's front leg with a kick but McGriff checks it.
McGriff misses with a takedown attempt - Pope sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pope throws a hook but McGriff blocks it.
McGriff tries to clinch there but Pope circles away.
Pope was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pope misses the shot to the body.
Pope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGriff.
Pope keeps the fight on the outside.
Pope avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pope fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGriff.
McGriff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pope looks to land a body kick but McGriff moved away.
Pope throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGriff tries to clinch there but Pope circles away.
Pope is looking to counter punch.
McGriff throws a head kick but Pope moves out of range.
Pope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGriff.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGriff.
McGriff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pope tries to avoid it but McGriff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pope to the ground. Pope escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eli Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doofy McGriff.
A leg kick checked by McGriff.#T1#
Pope takes a swing at McGriff's ribcage but misses.
Pope definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGriff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pope as he avoids it easily.
McGriff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pope throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGriff.
Pope throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Doofy McGriff has been cut.
Pope moves out of range as McGriff throws a body kick.
Pope pushes McGriff away with a front kick.
Pope is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops McGriff like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving McGriff from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Pope!
A victorious Eli Pope thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Pope cracks Kiang with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kiang tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Pope pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kiang is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Pope!
Our winner, Eli Pope, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Amiga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pope.
Amiga thinks about the counter body kick.
Pope has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rocket's Gentlemen Club in the buildup to the fight.
Pope throws a big shot that misses.
Pope swinging wildly here.
Amiga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Amiga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pope.
And Amiga responds with a good body kick, but Pope manages to step out the way in time.
Amiga slips under a jab from Pope.
A telegraphed right hand from Pope misses the target.
Amiga thinks about the counter body kick.
Pope looks to throw the jab but Amiga is out of range.
Pope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amiga.
Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Eli Pope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Amiga got wobbled bad by a big combination! Pope presses forward with punches and knees until Amiga stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Amiga closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Pope!
During a confident post fight interview, Eli Pope thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ACA 7: Stephenson vs Pope
Date: Dec 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Stephenson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stephenson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Pope to counter with a crisp jab.
Pope connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stephenson has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Pope counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stephenson! Pope lets Stephenson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Stephenson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pope fakes the body blow, causing Stephenson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Stephenson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eli Pope!
Our winner, Eli Pope, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Fighter House Finale
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Pope. That snapped Savic's head back.
Pope scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Savic throws a hook but Pope blocks it.
Pope moves out of range as Savic strikes.
Pope throws out a powerful jab.
Sloppy strikes from Pope. Those never looked like landing.
Savic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pope uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savic.
Savic scores with a jab.
We've been told by Pope's head coaches at Savage Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Savic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pope napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Pope throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Savic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pope defends it nicely.
Pope moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Amar Savic has been cut.
Pope stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pope thuds a left hand into Savic's body.
Pope scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#Savic is rocked!
Savic throws a hook but Pope avoids it easily.
Savic is still on wobbly legs! Can Pope finish him?
Pope swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savic seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##TD2#
Savic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pope's guard.
Pope working a defensive guard here.
Savic stopping the sweep attempt from Pope.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pope is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pope is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Savic connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Savic working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Savic works over Pope with some ground and pound from guard.
Pope looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Savic puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Savic connects with a nice short shot to Pope's temple.
Pope wants to control but Savic is keeping busy.
Savic winds up and cracks Pope with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Savic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pope with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Savic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pope has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savic is working away from the top position though.
Pope is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Savic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pope trying to hold on to Savic's head to control him but Savic postures up.
Pope knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savic on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Savic lands a nice short elbow.
Savic passes into side control, despite Pope's attempt to control the position.
Savic is putting a hurting on Pope here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pope is trying to get back to half guard.
Savic looks up at the clock and then as Pope takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Savic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pope tries to bench press Savic off him but Savic keeps the position.
Pope struggling a bit here.
Pope is trying to escape the position but Savic is controlling the position. #T3#
Pope tries to control but Savic manages to take his back.
Pope can't escape the position.
Savic lands punches and elbows.
Savic is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Savic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savic has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Pope.
Pope tries to roll but Savic sticks to his back.
Savic lands a shot to the body.
Savic controls the position.
Pope trying to control the hands but Savic breaks the grip.
Pope covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Savic is not going to allow Pope to sit and survive in this position.
Savic scores with punches to the body.
Pope trying to control the position but Savic manages to sink in the hooks.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Savic.
Pope is covering up but some of the strikes from Savic are getting through and doing damage.
Can Pope hold on?! Savic is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Pope tries to escape but Savic has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Savic scores with punches from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savic loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Pope hold on?
Savic lands a shot to the head.
Savic has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Pope.
Savic throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Pope!
Pope is taking damage to the body and head. #ROC2#Pope is rocked!
Savic is working the ground and pound. Can Pope escape?
Oh Pope is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pope tries to break free.
Savic controls the position.
Can Pope hold on?! Savic is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Savic is punishing Pope with some ground and pound.
Savic looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Pope looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Savic is hanging on to Pope's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savic lands shots from the back.
Savic not allowing Pope to control his hands.
Savic loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Pope hold on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amar Savic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amar Savic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pope lands with a right hand.
Pope seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice takedown defense from Pope. No joy for Savic on that attempt.
Pope was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pope slips a straight right by Savic.
It looked like Pope wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Savic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savic misses with a hook.
Pope lands a nice shot that snaps Savic's head back.
Good exchange - Pope coming out on top.#KD#
Pope sends Savic crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pope is motioning to the referee to let Savic up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pope closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Savic out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eli Pope!
A very excited looking Eli Pope 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.
In defeat, Amar Savic stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kingston did what he had to do. I'll be back. Don't worry about me.'. |
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Event:
Fighter House Semi Finals
Date: Nov 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Pope gets a clinch.
Garcia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garcia wants to break free but Pope has control.
Pope fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Pope is controlling him.
Pope misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garcia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pope lands a shoulder strike.
Garcia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pope has him pressed against the cage.
Pope keeps control of Garcia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Pope has him pressed against the cage.
Pope lands a body shot in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pope struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
Pope trying to stall but Garcia improves his position.
Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pope tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Pope back against the cage.
Garcia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pope taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Pope fails to land.
Pope working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pope looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Pope tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pope lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pope lands with a light punch inside.
Pope lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Pope has him pressed against the cage.
Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garcia lands an uppercut.
Pope works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garcia tries to break free but Pope pushes him back against the cage.
Pope lands a nice shot to the body.
Garcia wants to get back to striking at distance but Pope won't allow it.
Garcia takes a shot to the head.
Garcia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pope lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pope scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Garcia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garcia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garcia blocking some punches.
#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pope working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pope creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pope misses with the head strike.
Pope scores with a shoulder strike.
Garcia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pope has him pressed against the cage.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia is looking to break free of the clinch but Pope has double underhooks.
Pope throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pope lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pope.
Pope has Garcia pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garcia.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch but Pope keeps him there for the moment.
Garcia is trying to force a seperation but Pope has the dominant position.
Pope leaning against his opponent.
Garcia tries to break free but Pope pushes him back against the cage.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Pope. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pope.
Pope lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pope misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Pope scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pope misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pope has Garcia pressed against the cage, preventing Garcia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pope throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pope lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pope lands a hook that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia tries to circle away but Pope has him pinned against the cage.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Pope is controlling him.
Garcia can't break the clinch.
Pope lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Pope is controlling him.
Pope lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
A body shot lands from Pope.
Pope working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pope lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pope misses with some punches.
Pope misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pope.
Garcia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pope wants to stall.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Pope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garcia.
Pope ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
Pope ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.#CL2#
Pope darts in and clinches Garcia up against the cage.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pope lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Garcia fails to land.
Pope gets through Garcia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garcia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pope misses with some punches.
Pope lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Pope tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Pope dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Garcia swinging wildly here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Garcia.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Pope darts in and clinches Garcia up against the cage.
Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garcia wants to break free but Pope has control.
Garcia is looking to break free of the clinch but Pope has double underhooks.
Pope has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pope digs a right hand into Garcia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garcia's gas tank.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pope is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Garcia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pope has him pressed against the cage.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Pope.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pope scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pope lands an uppercut.
Pope scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pope.
Pope presses Garcia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Pope has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Garcia is trying to break free.
Pope working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garcia.
Garcia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garcia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pope working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Pope fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Pope.
Pope swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pope can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
Pope tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Pope is controlling him.
Pope softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garcia tries to break the clinch but Pope is controlling the position.
Garcia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pope misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pope has Garcia pressed against the cage.
Pope misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Garcia working hard to break the clinch.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Pope lands with a left to the head.
Pope gets through Garcia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pope fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Pope is controlling him.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garcia wants to break free but Pope has control.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Pope is controlling him.
Garcia tries to circle away but Pope has him pinned against the cage.
Pope keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garcia's efforts to push away.
Pope is trying to stall.
Pope has Garcia pressed against the cage, preventing Garcia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pope misses with the head strike.
Garcia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pope swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Pope.
Garcia is trying to break free.
Pope misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Pope swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pope keeps control of Garcia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Eli Pope seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Garcia tries to break free but Pope pushes him back against the cage.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Garcia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Pope avoids them all with ease.
Garcia misses with a looping right.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pope tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pope tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Carlos Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia tries to bum rush Pope with a series of wild strikes but Pope uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Pope darts in and clinches Garcia up against the cage.
Garcia is trying to push Pope away but Pope has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garcia working hard to break the clinch.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pope misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Pope to work.
Pope scores with a nice hook to the head.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia lands a right hand. #T4#
Pope keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garcia's efforts to push away.
Garcia tries to break the clinch but Pope is controlling the position.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Pope is controlling him.
Pope throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
Pope prevents Garcia from breaking the clinch.
Garcia is trying to break free.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia can't break the clinch.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope scores with a shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia wants to break free but Pope has control.
Garcia is trying to break free.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pope tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pope prevents Garcia from breaking the clinch.
Garcia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pope working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Pope as the two fighters clinch.
Pope misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Pope showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Garcia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pope eats them both and turns towards Garcia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Garcia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Pope rushes Garcia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pope has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pope misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia tries to break the clinch but Pope is controlling the position.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pope lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Pope fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Pope fails to land.
Garcia blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Garcia breaks the clinch.
Garcia tries to bum rush Pope with a series of wild strikes but Pope uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pope tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garcia lands with an uppercut that bounces Pope off the cage and back into range.
Pope wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Pope moves into the clinch successfully.
Pope throws a head punch that misses.
Pope misses with the head strike.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pope lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pope throws a head punch that misses.
Pope misses with the head strike.
Pope lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pope misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pope pushes Garcia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pope has Garcia pressed against the cage, preventing Garcia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Pope.
Pope misses with the head strike.
Pope makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Garcia tries to circle away but Pope has him pinned against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pope.
Pope lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia wants to break free but Pope has control.
Garcia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pope lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia wants to get back to striking at distance but Pope won't allow it.
Pope misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pope misses with a punch on the inside.
Pope lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Pope working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pope trying to control the position but instead, Garcia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pope into the cage.
Pope scores with a nice hook to the head.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch but Pope keeps him there for the moment.
Pope gets through Garcia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Pope working aggressively here.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch but Pope keeps him there for the moment.
Pope working aggressively here.
#T3#
Pope taking a breather.
Garcia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pope throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Pope has him pressed against the cage.
Pope makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pope has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
Pope misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pope.
Pope has Garcia pressed against the cage, preventing Garcia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Pope tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcia can't break the clinch.
Pope softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pope throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head.
Garcia is trying to push Pope away but Pope has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pope working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pope lands a shoulder strike.
Garcia is trying to force a seperation but Pope has the dominant position.
Garcia working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Pope prevents Garcia from breaking the clinch.
Garcia is trying to push Pope away but Pope has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pope tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia tries to circle away but Pope has him pinned against the cage.
Garcia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pope softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pope prevents Garcia from breaking the clinch.
Garcia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
Garcia tries to break free but Pope pushes him back against the cage.
Pope lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia wants to break free but Pope has control.
Pope throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pope looking to stall.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Carlos Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, Garcia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pope lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Pope comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pope winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Pope!
A victorious Eli Pope thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Fighter House - S1R2
Date: Oct 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Pope closes the distance and pushes Van Dieman back into the cage.
I was talking to Van Dieman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Van Dieman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Dieman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pope swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Dieman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pope throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Dieman.
Van Dieman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pope working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Dieman is trying to pull guard but Pope turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Van Dieman pulls guard.
Van Dieman pulls Pope in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pope trying to control but Van Dieman is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Van Dieman has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pope should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Van Dieman has tightened it up now! Pope should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Axel Van Dieman!
An out of breath Axel Van Dieman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Fighter House - S1R1
Date: Sep 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Pope gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Pope.
Pope's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pope swings wildly with an uppercut but Pazlack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pope lands with a left to the head.
Pazlack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pope throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Pazlack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pazlack fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pope on the side of the head.
Pope takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Pope pushes Pazlack up against the cage in a clinch.
Pope makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pazlack takes a shot to the head.
Pazlack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pazlack lands with a light punch inside.
Pope throws a punch but it's blocked by Pazlack.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pope lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pope.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pope. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Pope scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pazlack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pope slows down the pace here.
Pope swings wildly with an uppercut but Pazlack uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pazlack.
Pope misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pazlack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pope doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pazlack swings wildly with an uppercut but Pope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pazlack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pazlack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pope.
Pazlack blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pazlack.
Pazlack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pope lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pope lands with a right to the head.
Pazlack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pope scores with a hook to the body.
Pope goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pazlack has had enough of the clinch but Pope keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Pazlack breaks from the clinch.
Pazlack throws a looping overhand right but Pope ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope slips a straight right by Pazlack.#CL2#
Pope drives through and clinches with Pazlack against the cage.
Pope lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pazlack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pope.
Pope keeps control of Pazlack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pope works on Pazlack's body with a couple of short punches.
Pazlack misses with a punch on the inside.
Pazlack is trying to push Pope away but Pope has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Pope lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Pope.
Pope fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pope prevents Pazlack from breaking the clinch.
Pope misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pazlack throws a punch but it's blocked by Pope.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pazlack.
Pope scores with a shoulder strike.
Pazlack can't find room to land a body shot as Pope controls the action.
Pazlack misses with the head strike.
Pazlack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pazlack misses with a punch to the body.
Pope lands with a short shot to the head.
Pope scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pazlack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pope scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pope misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pope creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pope misses with some punches.
#T4#
Pope has Pazlack pressed against the cage, preventing Pazlack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pope misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pope misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pope throws a punch but it's blocked by Pazlack.
Pazlack misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pazlack.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pope creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pope has a couple of punches blocked by Pazlack.
Pope scores with a shoulder strike.
Pazlack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pazlack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pazlack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pazlack throws a head punch that misses.
Pope lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pazlack backwards.
Pazlack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pazlack blocks an uppercut.
Pope lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Pope dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pazlack.#CL2#
Pope forces Pazlack back against the cage and clinches.
Eli Pope seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pope working aggressively here.
Pope swings wildly with an uppercut but Pazlack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pazlack throws a head punch that misses.
Pope throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pazlacks head.
Pazlack blocks an uppercut.
Pope misses with a body punch.
Pope makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pope slows down the pace here.
Pazlack is trying to force a seperation but Pope has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pazlack lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pazlack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pope's elbow. #BC#
Pazlack manages to break the clinch.
Pope fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pazlack keeps the fight on the outside.
Pazlack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Pope looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Pazlack gets tackled into the cage by Pope. Pope maintains the clinch. #BC#
Pazlack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Pope moves into the clinch.
Pazlack is trying to push Pope away but Pope has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pope misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pazlack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pope lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pazlack.
Pazlack scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Pope.
Pope lands with a left to the head.
Pope has a couple of punches blocked by Pazlack.
Pope throws a punch but it's blocked by Pazlack.
Pope misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pope lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pope lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pazlack backwards.
Pope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pazlack's elbow.
Good body shot from Pope.
Pope scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pope scores with a shoulder strike.
Pazlack throws a head punch that misses.
Pazlack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Pope lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pazlack backwards.
Pazlack has had enough of the clinch but Pope keeps him there for the moment.
Pazlack is looking to control Pope's arms but Pope gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pazlack has his back to the cage.
Pope lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pope blocking some punches.
Pope presses Pazlack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pope pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pope lands a shoulder strike.
Pazlack takes a shot to the head. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Pope as the two fighters clinch.
Pope blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pope pushes Pazlack back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pazlack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pazlack can't find room to land a body shot as Pope controls the action.
Pope lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pope lands a shoulder strike.
Pope has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pope throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pazlacks head.
Pope has Pazlack pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pope.
Pope lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Pope.
Pazlack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pope - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pazlack takes a shot to the head.
Pope lands a right hand. #T4#
Pazlack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pope scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pope cracks Pazlack with a nice body shot.
Pope lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pope working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pope.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pazlack.
Pazlack tries to break the clinch but Pope is controlling the position.
Pope lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pope lands a hook that snaps the head of Pazlack backwards.
Pazlack is trying to break the clinch but Pope is controlling him.
Pazlack misses with a punch to the body.
Pazlack wants to get back to striking at distance but Pope won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pope.
Pope lands a hook that snaps the head of Pazlack backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pope.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pope.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pope creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Pope showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jab by Pope.#ROC2#Pazlack is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CL2#
Pope has closed the distance and engaged Pazlack in a clinch.
Oh Pazlack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pope lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pope creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Pazlack's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Pazlack drops to his knees and Pope pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Pope!
An out of breath Eli Pope thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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