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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Angelopoulos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Angelopoulos lands a head kick!
Angelopoulos thuds his right hand into Ferrari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Angelopoulos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Angelopoulos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferrari seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Angelopoulos misses with a head kick.
Ferrari went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No luck for Ferrari with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Ferrari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Angelopoulos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Angelopoulos throws a right hand that Ferrari ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferrari also avoids with ease.
Angelopoulos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Angelopoulos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferrari tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Angelopoulos manages to circle out of the way.
Angelopoulos looks winded!#T1#
Ferrari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Angelopoulos sprawls well. Angelopoulos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferrari gets slowly back to his feet.
Angelopoulos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ferrari in his tracks.
A head kick by Angelopoulos misses #TD#
and Ferrari counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Well, if Ferrari is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Angelopoulos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ferrari is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ferrari seems to be working for a kimura but Angelopoulos defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Ferrari looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Angelopoulos pushes Ferrari off looking to stand but Ferrari dives back in and keeps control.
Angelopoulos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ferrari scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ferrari wants to take a breather but Angelopoulos is having none of it. #SUB#
Ferrari wants to work for an arm triangle but Angelopoulos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ferrari prevents Angelopoulos from improving his position.#SUB2#
Angelopoulos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Angelopoulos tries to get to full guard but Ferrari has control of the leg. #T3#
Ferrari is keen to just control but Angelopoulos is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Angelopoulos looking for submissions off his back.
Angelopoulos is staying active underneath Ferrari, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Angelopoulos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferrari pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Angelopoulos is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferrari.
Ferrari trying to control the action but Angelopoulos is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ferrari is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Angelopoulos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferrari looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Angelopoulos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Angelopoulos trying to control here.
Ferrari lands strikes from half guard.
Angelopoulos trying to control but Ferrari postures up.
#SUB#
Ferrari seems to be looking for submissions.
Angelopoulos wants to control but Ferrari is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Ferrari seems to be looking for submissions.
Angelopoulos wants to control but Ferrari is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Angelopoulos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferrari pulls his head out easily.
Angelopoulos tries to get to full guard but Ferrari has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Apostolos Angelopoulos dominated that 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.#R2#
Angelopoulos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ferrari.
Giancarlo Ferrari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Angelopoulos misses with a series of wild punches.
Angelopoulos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ferrari blocks a head kick by Angelopoulos.
Ferrari is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos lands with a slapping head kick.
Ferrari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelopoulos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ferrari attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Angelopoulos is breathing heavily.
Angelopoulos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferrari. #T1#
Angelopoulos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferrari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Ferrari was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Angelopoulos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Angelopoulos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferrari at a distance.
Angelopoulos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ferrari's hands.
Angelopoulos has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Angelopoulos tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferrari tries to counter with a takedown but Angelopoulos is quick to defend against it.
Angelopoulos throws a head kick but Ferrari moves out of range.
Apostolos Angelopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angelopoulos throws a head kick but Ferrari moves out of range.
Angelopoulos misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferrari.
Ferrari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Angelopoulos but Angelopoulos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giancarlo Ferrari. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL#
Ferrari moves into the clinch.
Angelopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Angelopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Ferrari is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Angelopoulos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ferrari wants to take the fight to the mat but Angelopoulos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Angelopoulos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Angelopoulos misses with a body punch.
Angelopoulos tries a body shot but Ferrari blocks it.
Angelopoulos misses with a body punch.
Ferrari looking for a takedown. #T3#
Angelopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferrari controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Angelopoulos.
A nice left hand lands by Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Angelopoulos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Angelopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Angelopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferrari controls his hands.
Angelopoulos lands a right hand.
Angelopoulos tries to work over Ferrari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferrari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Angelopoulos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ferrari looks to land a combination but Angelopoulos avoids it well.
Angelopoulos throws a head kick but Ferrari moves out of range.
It looked like Ferrari wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Angelopoulos misses with a two punch combination.
Ferrari went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Ferrari avoids a kick to the body.
Angelopoulos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Angelopoulos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferrari circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferrari seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferrari is defended easily by Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos wants to land a leg kick but Ferrari is out of range.
Ferrari blocks a head kick by Angelopoulos.
Ferrari tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Angelopoulos defends well and Ferrari ends up having to push Angelopoulos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Angelopoulos tries to counter with a clinch but Ferrari shakes him off and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferrari blocks an uppercut.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Angelopoulos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Angelopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferrari's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Apostolos Angelopoulos 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#
Ferrari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Angelopoulos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Angelopoulos connects with a high kick.
Angelopoulos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferrari goes for a double leg but Angelopoulos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Angelopoulos continues to drive forward.
Ferrari tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giancarlo Ferrari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Angelopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Angelopoulos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Angelopoulos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Angelopoulos on the inside.
Angelopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Angelopoulos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ferrari is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Angelopoulos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Angelopoulos lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Angelopoulos.
A left hand lands to the body for Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos presses Ferrari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Angelopoulos.
Ferrari jumps guard but Angelopoulos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ferrari is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Angelopoulos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Angelopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferrari backwards. #T2#
Ferrari is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Angelopoulos is defending well.
Ferrari is trying to pull guard but Angelopoulos has him pressed against the cage.
Angelopoulos cracks Ferrari with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Angelopoulos.
Ferrari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good body shot from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but Angelopoulos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Angelopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Angelopoulos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Angelopoulos cracks Ferrari with a nice body shot.
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!
Angelopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Ferrari avoids it by throwing Angelopoulos back against the cage. #T3#
Angelopoulos lands a shoulder strike.
Angelopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferrari controls his hands.
Angelopoulos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ferrari.
Angelopoulos tries to work over Ferrari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Angelopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Angelopoulos.
Ferrari blocks a body shot from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos tries to work over Ferrari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apostolos Angelopoulos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Angelopoulos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferrari backwards.
Angelopoulos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Angelopoulos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Angelopoulos is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Angelopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Apostolos Angelopoulos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Angelopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Ferrari controls the action.
Angelopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Angelopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferrari is trying to drag Angelopoulos to the mat but Angelopoulos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Angelopoulos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Giancarlo Ferrari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Angelopoulos digs a right hand underneath Ferrari's ribcage. Ferrari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apostolos Angelopoulos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Angelopoulos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apostolos Angelopoulos! |
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Event:
UAC 10
Date: Nov 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Dexterity avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Ferrari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dexterity, pushing him back against the cage.
Dexterity keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ferrari's efforts to push away.#TD#
Dexterity successfully pulls guard.
Ferrari passes into half guard.
Dexterity is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Ferrari is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Ferrari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dexterity is just riding it out for now. Ferrari eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dexterity trying to hold on to Ferrari's head to control him but Ferrari postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Ferrari is looking for a kimura here.
Dexterity is looking to improve his position.
Dexterity moves into full guard.
Dexterity manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferrari manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Dexterity wants to pass the guard but Ferrari is keeping the position.
Dexterity working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Dexterity avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dexterity has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Ferrari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dexterity controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dexterity tries to stand but Ferrari is controlling from the bottom.
Dexterity might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferrari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dexterity works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Ferrari on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dexterity trying to control the action but Ferrari is working from the bottom.
Ferrari is looking for a sweep. Dexterity is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Dexterity.
Ferrari tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dexterity manages to move to mount!
Ferrari is trying desperately to improve position.
Dexterity controlling his opponent.
Ferrari is looking to improve his position but Dexterity isn't that keen on the idea.
Dexterity lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4#
Ferrari is trying desperately to improve position.
Dexterity controlling his opponent.
Ferrari tries to lock up and control but Dexterity gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dexterity controlling his opponent.
Dexterity with good strikes from the mount here!
Dexterity scoring with strikes but Ferrari is staying in there.
Ferrari throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferrari sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Ferrari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robo Dexterity dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ferrari staying out of range there.
Giancarlo Ferrari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferrari wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferrari tries to clinch but Dexterity is having none of it. #TD#
Ferrari tries to sprawl but Dexterity drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Ferrari actively working from the bottom here.
Ferrari moves into full guard.
Ferrari throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ferrari keeping moving, preventing Dexterity from controlling successfully.
Dexterity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferrari can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dexterity slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Ferrari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Dexterity stalling. #SUB#
Dexterity wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferrari is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dexterity is taking a breather. Ferrari says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've been informed that Ferrari has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ferrari is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dexterity is trying to control. Ferrari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ferrari is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferrari on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dexterity is thwarting Ferrari's attempts to control the position.
Robo Dexterity overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dexterity performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dexterity prevents Ferrari from improving his position.
Dexterity looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dexterity trying to control from half guard but Ferrari is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dexterity.
Ferrari wants to control but Dexterity postures up.
Ferrari tries to buck Dexterity off but Dexterity is having none of it.
Dexterity tries to advance position but instead Ferrari slips a leg back in to half guard.
Dexterity looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ferrari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dexterity in particular looking to stall.
Ferrari is looking for a sweep. Dexterity is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB2#
Ferrari actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Dexterity there.
Ground and pound from Dexterity. #SUB2#
Ferrari looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dexterity is looking for a kimura but Ferrari is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dexterity to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferrari wants to improve his position but Dexterity is controlling well.
Dexterity trying to control from half guard but Ferrari is working away.
Ferrari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robo Dexterity 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#
Ferrari throws a leg kick that misses.
Ferrari lands a leg kick that knocks Dexterity off balance momentarily.
Ferrari with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Dexterity counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Dexterity manages to pull guard.
Dexterity has control of Ferrari's left arm, preventing Ferrari from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Ferrari thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ferrari is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dexterity is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dexterity has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Dexterity avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferrari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dexterity tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferrari is retaining full guard. #T1#
Dexterity sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ferrari lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Dexterity wants to control from the top but Ferrari keeps moving.
Dexterity not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Ferrari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dexterity is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dexterity throwing strikes but missing.
Ferrari looking to control.
Dexterity tries to stand but Ferrari is controlling from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ferrari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Ferrari has managed to clinch.
A short left from Ferrari.
Ferrari misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Ferrari manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Dexterity tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferrari fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Dexterity shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ferrari manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ferrari is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dexterity dives into side control.
#REVB#
Dexterity controlling the position.
Dexterity seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ferrari for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Dexterity continues to stall.
Ferrari regains half guard.
Dexterity keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dexterity is thwarting Ferrari's attempts to control the position.
Ferrari wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ferrari looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dexterity passes into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferrari is looking for a sweep.
Ferrari is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robo Dexterity clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R4#
Dexterity will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dexterity goes for a double leg but Ferrari avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ferrari continues to drive forward.
Dexterity is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dexterity.
Ferrari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ferrari tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dexterity smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Dexterity shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dexterity has hold of Ferrari's hands but Ferrari slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Ferrari is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB#
Dexterity looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferrari trying to control the action but Dexterity is working from the bottom.
Dexterity has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferrari is working away from the top position though.
Ferrari tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dexterity controls his leg.
Dexterity slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ferrari trying to control the position from guard on top but Dexterity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ferrari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dexterity is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Dexterity is looking for a triangle but Ferrari pushes his legs off easily.
Ferrari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dexterity is keeping the position for now.
Dexterity working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferrari.
Ferrari is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Ferrari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dexterity swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dexterity has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3##SUB#
Dexterity throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dexterity looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ferrari stopping the sweep attempt from Dexterity.
Dexterity controls Ferrari momentarily but Ferrari frees himself. #SUB2#
Ferrari drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dexterity looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dexterity looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dexterity! #REVR##T4#
Ferrari tries to bench press Dexterity off him but Dexterity keeps the position.
Ferrari is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dexterity is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dexterity unloading with bombs!
Dexterity with good strikes from the mount here!
Ferrari takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dexterity breaks from Ferrari's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dexterity trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferrari working to try and regain half guard.
Giancarlo Ferrari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robo Dexterity is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robo Dexterity showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dexterity, 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Robo Dexterity!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Robo Dexterity!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Robo Dexterity!
Robo Dexterity wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Robo Dexterity 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:
EFC 31
Date: Nov 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Ferrari takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bobby Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferrari manages to avoid it.
Ferrari wants to counter the offense by Bobby Ii and move into the clinch position.
Bobby Ii really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bobby Ii lands a nice shot that snaps Ferrari's head back.
Bobby Ii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferrari counters with a three punch combo that has Bobby Ii backing up. Bobby Ii nods at Ferrari to acknowledge the strikes.
Bobby Ii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferrari dives in for a single leg takedown but Bobby Ii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bobby Ii throws a nice looking combination but Ferrari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferrari throws a counter combo.
A punch combination from Bobby Ii misses.
Bobby Ii misses with a double jab.
Bobby Ii stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bobby Ii wants it to stay on the feet.
Bobby Ii tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferrari manages to circle out of the way.
Bobby Ii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1##CL#
Bobby Ii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bobby Ii is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferrari has double underhooks.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but Bobby Ii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Marley Bobby Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giancarlo Ferrari.
Ferrari is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bobby Ii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bobby Ii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ferrari tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bobby Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ferrari is leaning against Bobby Ii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bobby Ii is trying to force a seperation but Ferrari has the dominant position.
Ferrari wants to get back to striking at distance but Bobby Ii won't allow it.
Bobby Ii scores with a hook to the body.
Bobby Ii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ferrari blocks a body shot from Bobby Ii.
Ferrari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bobby Ii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bobby Ii is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ferrari takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2##CL#
Bobby Ii closes the distance and clinches.
Bobby Ii tries a knee to the head but Ferrari blocks it.
Bobby Ii tries a body shot but Ferrari blocks it.
Bobby Ii lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Bobby Ii.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but Bobby Ii won't allow it.
Bobby Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bobby Ii scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrari has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bobby Ii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ferrari wants to stall.
Bobby Ii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferrari is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Bobby Ii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bobby Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Ferrari controls the action.
#T3#
Bobby Ii is leaning against Ferrari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ferrari misses with a punch to the body.
Ferrari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferrari is stalling here.
Bobby Ii digs a right hand into Ferrari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferrari's gas tank.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bobby Ii just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bobby Ii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferrari backwards.
Bobby Ii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bobby Ii manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bobby Ii gets through Ferrari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ferrari has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bobby Ii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ferrari has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bobby Ii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ferrari goes for a takedown attempt but Bobby Ii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Bobby Ii as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Bobby Ii scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Bobby Ii moves into the clinch.
Ferrari drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferrari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bobby Ii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bobby Ii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferrari.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Ferrari darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bobby Ii is not content to let Ferrari control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marley Bobby Ii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Bobby Ii instigates a clinch.
Bobby Ii wants to break free but Ferrari has control.
Bobby Ii misses with a knee strike.
Bobby Ii works on Ferrari's body with a couple of short punches.
Ferrari managing to block the knees to the body from Bobby Ii.
Bobby Ii lands a shoulder strike.
Ferrari wants a takedown.
Bobby Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Bobby Ii as the two fighters clinch.
Bobby Ii will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferrari up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby Ii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ferrari fails to pull guard.
Marley Bobby Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giancarlo Ferrari.#T1#
Bobby Ii gets underhooks to prevent Ferrari's takedown attempt.
Ferrari is looking for a takedown.
Bobby Ii tries to break free but Ferrari pushes him back against the cage.
Ferrari is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bobby Ii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bobby Ii trying to land knees to the body.
Ferrari tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ferrari jumps guard but Bobby Ii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ferrari managing to block the knees to the body from Bobby Ii.
Marley Bobby Ii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ferrari is working for takedown but Bobby Ii is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferrari is breathing heavily.
Bobby Ii wants to get back to striking at distance but Ferrari won't allow it.
Ferrari tries for a takedown but Bobby Ii manages to get underhooks.
Bobby Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bobby Ii tries to land a knee to the head but Ferrari blocks with his arms.
Ferrari fails to pull guard.
Bobby Ii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bobby Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Ferrari controls the action.
Bobby Ii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ferrari jumps guard but Bobby Ii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Bobby Ii is trying to force a seperation but Ferrari has the dominant position.
Ferrari is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bobby Ii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ferrari drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bobby Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bobby Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferrari can do to turn this around?
Bobby Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ferrari comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ferrari jumps guard but Bobby Ii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bobby Ii prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've been informed that Ferrari has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bobby Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bobby Ii as Ferrari tries to tie him up.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but Bobby Ii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bobby Ii works on Ferrari's body with a couple of short punches.
Bobby Ii using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferrari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Ferrari tries to pull guard but Bobby Ii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but Bobby Ii won't allow it.
Ferrari wants to get back to striking at distance but Bobby Ii won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Bobby Ii.
Bobby Ii is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bobby Ii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bobby Ii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bobby Ii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bobby Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bobby Ii content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ferrari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bobby Ii digs a right hand underneath Ferrari's ribcage. Ferrari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bobby Ii tries to break the clinch but Ferrari is controlling the position.
Bobby Ii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bobby Ii tries to work over Ferrari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferrari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bobby Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bobby Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Bobby Ii tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferrari avoids the damage to the body.
Bobby Ii digs a right hand into Ferrari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferrari's gas tank.
Ferrari is trying to break free.
Ferrari looking to slow down the pace here.
Ferrari has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bobby Ii after a bit of a struggle.
Bobby Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferrari is looking for a takedown.
Bobby Ii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ferrari has him pressed against the cage.
Ferrari is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bobby Ii to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Ferrari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marley Bobby Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Bobby Ii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bobby Ii tries to break free but Ferrari pushes him back against the cage.
Bobby Ii lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Bobby Ii.
Ferrari takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marley Bobby Ii dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Bobby Ii scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bobby Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bobby Ii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bobby Ii throws a hook but Ferrari avoids it easily.
Bobby Ii stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferrari. Ferrari gets slowly back to his feet.
Bobby Ii changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bobby Ii digs a good body shot into Ferrari's ribs.
Marley Bobby Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby Ii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferrari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Ferrari's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A nice leg kick from Ferrari, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T1#
Bobby Ii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bobby Ii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferrari. Ferrari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Ferrari looking to score a takedown here. Bobby Ii is defending well but Ferrari drives through and ends up in Bobby Ii's guard.
Ferrari wants to control from the top but Bobby Ii keeps moving. #ES#
Bobby Ii has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ferrari off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ferrari shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bobby Ii as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Bobby Ii has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Ferrari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferrari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bobby Ii.
Bobby Ii throws a right hand that Ferrari ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferrari also avoids with ease.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobby Ii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferrari on the side of the head.
Ferrari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL#
Bobby Ii has Ferrari up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Bobby Ii on the inside.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but Bobby Ii holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferrari drops back down to his feet.
Marley Bobby Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giancarlo Ferrari.
Ferrari has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bobby Ii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ferrari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bobby Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bobby Ii just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bobby Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferrari has Bobby Ii pressed against the cage, preventing Bobby Ii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ferrari stalling in the clinch but Bobby Ii improves position. #T3#
Bobby Ii pushes Ferrari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bobby Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Bobby Ii using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferrari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bobby Ii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Ferrari tightens his grip and picks Bobby Ii up, before dumping him to the ground. Bobby Ii manages to land in guard.
Bobby Ii wants to stand and escape but Ferrari is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ferrari is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bobby Ii is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bobby Ii has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
Bobby Ii gets to his feet. Ferrari looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bobby Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Bobby Ii lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Bobby Ii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferrari makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bobby Ii looks to land a right hand but Ferrari moved out of range.
Bobby Ii swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferrari counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook 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!
Ferrari shoots in looking for a takedown but Bobby Ii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferrari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bobby Ii lands with a cross.
Ferrari misses with a takedown attempt - Bobby Ii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bobby Ii stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferrari. Ferrari gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marley Bobby Ii clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R4#
Nice cross by Bobby Ii.
Ferrari swats away the attempt to clinch by Bobby Ii.
Bobby Ii misses with a wild combination.
Bobby Ii moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFerrari.#CL#
Bobby Ii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Bobby Ii as the two fighters clinch.
Ferrari wants to take the fight to the mat but Bobby Ii manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bobby Ii lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Bobby Ii misses with a knee to the head.
Ferrari tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ferrari drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bobby Ii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marley Bobby Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giancarlo Ferrari.
A body shot lands from Bobby Ii.
Ferrari is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bobby Ii digs a right hand underneath Ferrari's ribcage. Ferrari let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Ferrari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bobby Ii lands the left hand.#TD2#
Ferrari feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bobby Ii manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Bobby Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bobby Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ferrari or not.
Bobby Ii is trying to break the clinch but Ferrari is controlling him.#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Bobby Ii.
Bobby Ii avoiding damage.
Bobby Ii is trying to force a seperation but Ferrari has the dominant position.
Bobby Ii pushes Ferrari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferrari is looking for a takedown.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but Bobby Ii holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferrari drops back down to his feet.
Bobby Ii pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ferrari has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bobby Ii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Ferrari pulls guard.
Ferrari wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Ferrari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU#
Bobby Ii stands and steps away. Ferrari gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
No luck for Ferrari with that takedown attempt.
Bobby Ii displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bobby Ii misses with a wild combination.
Ferrari takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T4##CL#
Bobby Ii instigates a clinch.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bobby Ii just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bobby Ii.
Bobby Ii lands a nice uppercut.
Bobby Ii prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Ferrari works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bobby Ii is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferrari tries to work over Bobby Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Ferrari breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Bobby Ii clinches up against the cage.
Giancarlo Ferrari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Ii throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferrari blocks it with crossed arms.
Bobby Ii scores with a shoulder strike.
Bobby Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferrari controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marley Bobby Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bobby Ii 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Marley Bobby Ii!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Marley Bobby Ii!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Marley Bobby Ii!
Marley Bobby Ii wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
EFC 29
Date: Oct 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Ferrari wants to clinch.
Law unleashes a big counter combination but Ferrari bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ferrari tries to clinch but Law moves out of range.
As Ferrari backs off Law throws a huge counter combo but Ferrari manages to avoid it all.
Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Law paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Law unleashes a big counter combination but Ferrari bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've been told by Ferrari's head coaches at EFC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Ferrari. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on Law's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ferrari misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferrari fails with a takedown attempt.
Law is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Law lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Law avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Law is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Ferrari moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ferrari.
Ferrari tries to clinch up.
Ferrari wants to clinch up but Law keeps it at a distance.
As Ferrari backs off Law throws a huge counter combo but Ferrari manages to avoid it all.
Law swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferrari.
Law takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ferrari!
Ferrari tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
Law is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Law is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Law has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferrari.
Ferrari tries to clinch but Law moves out of range. #T2#
Ferrari wants to clinch.#CL#
Law tries to keep at a distance but Ferrari has taken the fight into the clinch.
Law can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Ferrari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferrari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferrari throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Ferrari.
#T3#
Ferrari doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
Despite the aggression on Law's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#KD#
Ferrari throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Law stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Ferrari follows into mount! #CUT#It looks like Nick Law has been cut.
Law is in all sorts of trouble here.
Law slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Law moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Law looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Law has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ferrari is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Law.
Law looks winded!
Ferrari gets to mount! Law was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ferrari content just to control the position here. #T4#
Law is trying to escape the mount.
Ferrari controlling his opponent.
Law is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giancarlo Ferrari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Law's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ferrari fails with a takedown attempt.
Law unleashes a big counter combination but Ferrari bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ferrari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferrari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Law manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Law is looking for the big counter here.
Ferrari lands a high kick!
Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Law throws a counter combo.
Ferrari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Law manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Law is looking for the big counter here.
Giancarlo Ferrari is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferrari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Law lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ferrari lands with a nice combination. Law backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Good leg kick by Ferrari.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ferrari.
Ferrari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Law's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Law swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Ferrari backs off Law throws a huge counter combo but Ferrari manages to avoid it all.
Law avoids the head kick by Ferrari.
Despite the aggression on Law's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ferrari moves in looking to clinch but Law pushes him off.
Law unleashes a big counter combination but Ferrari bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ferrari doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
#KD#
Ferrari throws a left that rocks Law and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ferrari dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Law regain composure!
#ROC#Law is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Ferrari has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Law is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferrari finish him?#TD#
Ferrari closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Law to the mat! Law manages to get full guard.
Law is breathing heavily.#T2#
Ferrari is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Law seems to have recovered his senses.
Ferrari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Law can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Law is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Giancarlo Ferrari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Ferrari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU#
Law is working an open guard so Ferrari takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ferrari turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ferrari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Law throws a counter combo.#T3#
Ferrari misses with a double jab.
Giancarlo Ferrari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrari thuds his shin into the meat of Law's side.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Ferrari and sends Law crashing to the mat! Ferrari follows him down to the mat - Law regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Ferrari works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Law is trying to escape the mount.
Ferrari sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Law working to try and regain half guard.
Ferrari sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Law is trying to escape the mount.
Ferrari controlling his opponent.
Ferrari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Law on the ground.
Law is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giancarlo Ferrari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Law's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferrari.
Law blocks a head kick by Ferrari.
Ferrari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferrari throws a head kick that misses.
Law lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ferrari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferrari throws a right hand that Law ducks under and follows up with a left that Law also avoids with ease.
Law is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ferrari wants to clinch up but Law keeps it at a distance.
Giancarlo Ferrari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ferrari gets the takedown into side control.
Law is looking to regain half guard here but Ferrari keeps moving and retains side control.
Law is still trying to improve position.
Law takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SU#
Ferrari decides to stand up, so the ref orders Law to his feet.
Ferrari throws a combination. Law tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferrari. That's going to slow Law down.
Ferrari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferrari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Law unleashes a big counter combination but Ferrari bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Law circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferrari tries to clinch but Law is having none of it.
As Ferrari backs off Law throws a huge counter combo but Ferrari manages to avoid it all.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferrari.
#TD#
Ferrari closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Law did well to prevent Ferrari getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrari content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Ferrari is looking for a kimura but Law is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ferrari to get the leverage.
Ferrari wants to stand up but Law has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Law with the active half guard here but Ferrari passes nicely into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Ferrari has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ferrari lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Law backs up against the cage.
#T3#
Good leg kick by Ferrari. #CL#
Ferrari moves into range and clinches up with Law.
Ferrari prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Ferrari breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Ferrari.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferrari.
Ferrari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Law gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Ferrari.
Ferrari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Law manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Law unleashes a big counter combination but Ferrari bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ferrari moves in looking to clinch but Law pushes him off.
Ferrari lands a leg kick that knocks Law off balance momentarily.#TD#
Ferrari drives through with a takedown into Law's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Law throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ferrari uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law is being controlled here.
Ferrari tries to move to mount but Law blocks the move with his legs.
Law is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Ferrari stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giancarlo Ferrari clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Law'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!#R4#
Law circles away from the clinch attempt.
Law throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferrari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Law is looking for the big counter here.
Ferrari doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
Ferrari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sloppy strikes from Ferrari. Those never looked like landing.
Ferrari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Law manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Ferrari backs off Law throws a huge counter combo but Ferrari manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ferrari instigates a clinch. #BC#
Ferrari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferrari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferrari lands a leg kick that knocks Law off balance momentarily.#T1#
Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Law paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferrari is looking to slow Law down with leg kicks.
Ferrari wants to clinch up but Law keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Ferrari takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Ferrari drags the fight down to the ground.
Ferrari bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Law's guard. #REVR#
Ferrari is looking to stand up but Law won't let him. #SUB2#
Law looking for a guillotine here but Ferrari defends easily.
Law is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ferrari seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ferrari might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Law looking for a guillotine here but Ferrari defends easily.
#SU#
Ferrari gets to his feet. Law looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ferrari tries to clinch but Law is having none of it.
Law unleashes a big counter combination but Ferrari bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ferrari scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferrari throws a head kick but Law moves out of range.
Ferrari tries to clinch but Law is having none of it. #CL#
Ferrari has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3##BC#
Ferrari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferrari doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
Law is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ferrari tries to clinch up but Law circles away and keeps his distance.
Law is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Ferrari rushes Law and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ferrari lands an elbow inside that Law shrugs off.
Ferrari drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Law gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Ferrari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Law takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ferrari tries to clinch but Law is having none of it.
Ferrari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Law sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Law is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Ferrari tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
A punch combination from Ferrari misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferrari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Law is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ferrari fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Ferrari backs off Law throws a huge counter combo but Ferrari manages to avoid it all.
Ferrari scores with a head kick.
Ferrari tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Law's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Giancarlo Ferrari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Law paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferrari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nick Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferrari thuds his shin into the meat of Law's side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giancarlo Ferrari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferrari 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Giancarlo Ferrari!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Giancarlo Ferrari!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Giancarlo Ferrari!
Giancarlo Ferrari wins by unanimous decision!
Giancarlo Ferrari got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
EFC 27
Date: Sep 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Aphelion throws a head kick that Ferrari semi-blocks.
Aphelion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferrari is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aphelion keeps the fight on the outside.
Aphelion throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferrari.
Ferrari tries to clinch up.
A lazy left from Aphelion finds it's target.
Aphelion throws a looping overhand right but Ferrari ducks down to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Aphelion. #CL2#
Aphelion closes the distance and clinches.
Ferrari takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aphelion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aphelion wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ferrari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ferrari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrari tries to circle away but Aphelion has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Aphelion.
Aphelion lands a damaging elbow.
Aphelion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Aphelion misses with a punch on the inside.
Aphelion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferrari is trying to break free.
Ferrari letting Aphelion take a breather here.
Aphelion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferrari backwards. #BC2#
Aphelion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Ferrari fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aphelion sprawls well initially but Ferrari persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aphelion is pressing down on Ferrari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ferrari postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferrari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aphelion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrari trying to control the position from guard on top but Aphelion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aphelion pulls Ferrari in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Ferrari landing with the ground and pound.
Aphelion keeping moving, preventing Ferrari from controlling successfully.
Aphelion is controlling Ferrari's posture.
Aphelion keeping moving, preventing Ferrari from controlling successfully.
Ferrari is really struggling to control Aphelion but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ferrari throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Aphelion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ferrari stopping the sweep attempt from Aphelion.
Aphelion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ferrari being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aphelion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aphelion lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ferrari will feel that in the morning.
Aphelion avoids the head kick by Ferrari.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aphelion! But no joy.
Ferrari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aphelion moves out of range as Ferrari throws a body kick.
Ferrari moves in looking to clinch but Aphelion pushes him off.
Aphelion misses with a body shot.
#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Ferrari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferrari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferrari throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ferrari wants to clinch.
Ferrari doesn't manage to clinch there - Aphelion circles away.
A jab from Aphelion misses.
Aphelion tries a head kick but it misses.
Aphelion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferrari tries to clinch but Aphelion moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Aphelion dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A combination from Aphelion does no damage.
Ferrari seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Giancarlo Ferrari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrari tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Aphelion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aphelion is pressed up against the cage. Ferrari has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aphelion down to the mat. Aphelion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aphelion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferrari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferrari.
Aphelion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aphelion keeps the fight on the outside.
Aphelion lands a head kick. Ferrari smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Aphelion moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrari is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aphelion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aphelion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Ferrari takes a knee to the side of the body.
Still in the clinch, Aphelion scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Aphelion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aphelion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andrei Aphelion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aphelion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferrari tries a head kick but it misses.
Aphelion lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aphelion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andrei Aphelion seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Aphelion clinches.
Andrei Aphelion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aphelion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferrari is defending well for now.
Ferrari is trying to break the clinch but Aphelion is controlling him.
Ferrari digs a right hand underneath Aphelion's ribcage. Aphelion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Aphelion scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2##BC#
Ferrari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aphelion tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ferrari counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Aphelion tries to clinch there but Ferrari circles away.
Aphelion avoids a kick to the body.
Ferrari misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Aphelion on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aphelion throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Ferrari counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Ferrari drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aphelion dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ferrari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aphelion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ferrari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB#
Aphelion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2#
Aphelion stands up from Ferrari's guard - Aphelion perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ferrari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ferrari throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Aphelion moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aphelion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aphelion landing knees to the head.
#BC#
Ferrari breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Aphelion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aphelion throws a head kick but Ferrari moves out of range.
Ferrari with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aphelion to score with a decent uppercut.
Ferrari tries to clinch up.
Ferrari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body kick from Aphelion.
Aphelion is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Aphelion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferrari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Aphelion misses with a hook. Ferrari ducked under it nicely.
Ferrari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferrari backing away here, and Aphelion unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ferrari tries a head kick but it misses.
Aphelion scores with a punch to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aphelion.
Ferrari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferrari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aphelion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Aphelion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Ferrari slips a jab and a cross from Aphelion.
Aphelion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferrari tries to clinch there but Aphelion circles away.
Ferrari is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Aphelion moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Aphelion.
Aphelion presses Ferrari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ferrari is working for takedown but Aphelion is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferrari is looking to break free of the clinch but Aphelion has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aphelion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aphelion lands an elbow that stopped Ferrari in his tracks for a moment.
Aphelion can't break the clinch.
Aphelion keeps control of Ferrari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Ferrari wants to break free but Aphelion has control.
Aphelion tries to throw a body punch but Ferrari avoids it by throwing Aphelion back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Aphelion.
Aphelion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aphelion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ferrari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aphelion landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aphelion trying to land knees to the body.
Ferrari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Aphelion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Giancarlo Ferrari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferrari throws a leg kick but Aphelion sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aphelion looks to land a combination but Ferrari avoids it well.
Aphelion looks for the body kick but Ferrari saw that one coming. #T2#
Ferrari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aphelion tries to counter with a clinch but Ferrari shakes him off and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferrari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Aphelion instigates a clinch.
Aphelion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferrari's defenses.
Aphelion tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferrari avoids it.
Aphelion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferrari's elbow.
Aphelion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferrari is defending well for now.
Ferrari tries to score a body lock takedown but Aphelion shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Aphelion manages to break the clinch.
Ferrari moves in looking to clinch but Aphelion pushes him off.
Aphelion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferrari manages to avoid it.#T3#
Aphelion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Ferrari closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aphelion quickly recovers to half guard.
Aphelion is doing well to control the position and prevent Ferrari from advancing to side control.
Ferrari looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ferrari is looking to advance position but Aphelion won't allow it. #SUB#
Ferrari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aphelion is just riding it out for now. Ferrari eventually gives up the hold. #SU#
Ferrari escapes and gets back to his feet. #T4#
A combination from Aphelion does no damage.
Ferrari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aphelion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aphelion tries to clinch but Ferrari is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferrari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aphelion takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferrari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aphelion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Ferrari shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aphelion manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Aphelion keeping full guard, as Ferrari tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrari is looking to work some ground and pound but Aphelion has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Aphelion really dominated that 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R4#
Aphelion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ferrari shoots in looking for a takedown. Aphelion tries to sprawl out of it but Ferrari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aphelion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aphelion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Aphelion moves into the clinch.
Aphelion is trying to break the clinch but Ferrari has him pressed against the cage.
Aphelion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferrari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aphelion is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aphelion manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Aphelion. #T1#
Aphelion is trying to push Ferrari away but Ferrari has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ferrari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Aphelion.
Aphelion misses with a punch to the body.
Aphelion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferrari is defending well for now.
Ferrari slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Ferrari breaks from the clinch.
Ferrari blocks a jab.
Aphelion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferrari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aphelion lands a head kick. Ferrari smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ferrari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aphelion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Ferrari throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aphelion was covering up waiting for the punch and Ferrari finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aphelion scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferrari tries to clinch but Aphelion is having none of it.
Ferrari goes for a double leg but Aphelion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aphelion continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giancarlo Ferrari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ferrari tries to throw a body punch but Aphelion avoids it by throwing Ferrari back against the cage.
Ferrari has had enough of the clinch but Aphelion keeps him there for the moment.
Aphelion throws a head punch that misses.
Aphelion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aphelion working Ferrari over with knees to the body.
Aphelion tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferrari avoids it.#T3#
Aphelion comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ferrari wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aphelion has him pressed against the cage.
Aphelion lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferrari misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aphelion.
Aphelion has a couple of punches blocked by Ferrari.
Ferrari wants to take the fight to the mat but Aphelion manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aphelion struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferrari controls his hands.
A short right from Aphelion.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but Aphelion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aphelion throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aphelion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aphelion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aphelion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aphelion lands a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Aphelion.
Aphelion lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aphelion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aphelion scores with a knee to the head.
Ferrari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Aphelion breaks from the clinch.
Giancarlo Ferrari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferrari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aphelion scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Aphelion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aphelion 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Andrei Aphelion!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Andrei Aphelion!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Andrei Aphelion!
Andrei Aphelion wins by unanimous decision!
Andrei Aphelion decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 27
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Lawson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferrari circles away.
A nice combination there by Ferrari.
Ferrari doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawson circles away.
#TD#
Lawson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ferrari sneaks out the side door and pushes Lawson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lawson.#TD#
Ferrari gets caught flat footed, as Lawson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ferrari controlling the position.
Lawson content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Lawson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lawson trying to control but Ferrari is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lawson content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Lawson drops back looking for a leg! Ferrari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferrari manages to kick Lawson off! Lawson jumps back into Ferrari's guard.
Lawson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lawson looking to pass the guard.
Lawson stands and throws Ferrari's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ferrari tries to buck Lawson off but Lawson is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lawson tries to advance to mount but Ferrari denies him.
Lawson is staying tight to Ferrari's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrari tries to buck Lawson off but Lawson is having none of it.#SUB#
Lawson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ferrari is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lawson yanks on the arm and Ferrari is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lawson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brendan Lawson! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 22
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Tico.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ferrari has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tico smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A cross from Tico lands.
Tico smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ferrari defending well as Tico loads up on a big left hand.
Tico cracks Ferrari with an open hand slap.
Tico walks into a jab.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferrari lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tico slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Tico.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tico!
#T1#
Ferrari takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tico throws out a leg kick but Ferrari moves out of range and Tico only half commits.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico throws a looping overhand right but Ferrari ducks down to avoid it.
Tico lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No luck for Ferrari with that takedown attempt.
Tico lands with a nice body punch.
Tico stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Tico closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Tico as the two fighters clinch.
Tico will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferrari up against the cage.
Tico lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ferrari.
Tico creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferrari's defenses.
Ferrari looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Tico breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Ferrari appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tico cracks Ferrari with a good jab.
Ferrari fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Tico dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Tico gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tico lands an elbow that stopped Ferrari in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Tico breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tico lands with a straight right. Ferrari didn't see that one coming.
Tico throws a leg kick but Ferrari moved away.
Tico cracks Ferrari with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ferrari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico stuffs the takedown.
Tico throws a big counter combination but Ferrari scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ferrari fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tico avoids it really well and circles away.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giancarlo Ferrari.#T1##CL#
Tico closes the distance and pushes Ferrari back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Tico.
Tico taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tico manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Tico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tico Tico is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferrari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tico tries to avoid it but Ferrari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tico to the ground. Tico escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ferrari fails with the takedown.#T2#
Tico fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tico stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tico wants it to stay on the feet.
Tico is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferrari on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tico throws a shot from downtown. Ferrari moves away and avoids it.
Ferrari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tico sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tico finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ferrari is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tico with a body shot.
Tico connects with a body shot that sends Ferrari's belly button to the back.
Tico works the jab nicely.
Giancarlo Ferrari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tico scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Tico clinches with his opponent.
Ferrari is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tico to keep the fight standing.
Tico effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Tico 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. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
Ferrari fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Tico. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tico.
Ferrari shoots in looking for a takedown but Tico manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferrari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico cracks Ferrari with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Tico sets himself, and Ferrari steps forward looking for the clinch! Tico avoids it this time.
Tico scores with a nice strike.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferrari manages to avoid it.
Ferrari is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Ferrari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tico counters with a series of strikes. Ferrari will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giancarlo Ferrari.
Tico lands a slapping body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Tico as Ferrari shoots in.
A jab from Tico does it's job there.
Ferrari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferrari there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tico lands a jab to Ferrari's midsection.
Tico Tico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Tico there.
Tico jabs at Ferrari's body.
Ferrari takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Ferrari slips a jab from Tico.
Ferrari lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice shot by Tico.
Tico connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ferrari lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferrari.
Ferrari looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tico scores with the left hand. Ferrari knows he should have avoided that one.
Tico throws a combination. Ferrari tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Ferrari looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Tico does no damage.
Giancarlo Ferrari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferrari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tico but Tico pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tico 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:24
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
A very excited looking Tico Tico rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 15
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Ferrari takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chonen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferrari. Ferrari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ferrari is looking to clinch.
Ferrari tries to clinch there but Chonen circles away.
Ferrari on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chonen cracks Ferrari with a good jab.
Ferrari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chonen's waist but Chonen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferrari off to one side.
Chonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chonen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chonen lands a really nice looking cross but Ferrari seems unphased.
Ferrari fails with the takedown
and Ferrari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Ferrari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Chonen counters with a nice right hand that sends Ferrari toppling to the canvas! Ferrari scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chonen finish him?!#ROC#Ferrari is rocked!
Ryo Chonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giancarlo Ferrari.
Chonen cracks Ferrari with a left hook right on the temple and Ferrari goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Chonen lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Ferrari is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryo Chonen! |
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