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Event:
MILF Championships 1
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Vitali moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Vitali successfully pulls guard.
Villa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Villa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vitali 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#
Vitali perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Villa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Villa.
Vitali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villa looking for a sweep. Not yet Villa, not yet.
Vitali looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Villa trying to keep a closed guard but Vitali is proving a slippery customer.
Vitali must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Villa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vitali is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vitali showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Vitali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vitali is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Villa to keep the fight standing.
Villa wants to get back to striking at distance but Vitali won't allow it.
Vitali fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Villa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vitali uses from the top position.
Villa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T3#
Villa controls Vitali momentarily but Vitali frees himself.
Villa wants to get back to his feet but Vitali is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vitali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Villa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Villa striking off his back but it's not causing Vitali any problems.
Vitali lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vitali is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
Vitali instigates a clinch.
Vitali tries to pull guard but Villa won't allow it.
Gustavo Villa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Vitali.#TD#
Villa jumps guard.
Villa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vitali is one step ahead there.
Vitali makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Villa wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Villa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Vitali tries to roll over but Villa keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Vitali dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Vitali misses with a takedown attempt - Villa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Vitali drives through and clinches with Villa against the cage.
Villa trying to land knees to the body.
Vitali tries to pull guard but Villa won't allow it.
Vitali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gustavo Villa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Vitali.#TD#
Villa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Villa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vitali distracts Villa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vitali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vitali works over Villa with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Villa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vitali slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Vitali closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Villa's guard.#T2#
Villa looking to control.
Vitali's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vitali's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Villa is looking to sweep but instead, Vitali has passed into half guard.
Roman Vitali has got the better of the ground game so far.
Villa pushes Vitali off looking to stand but Vitali dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Vitali controlling the pace.
Villa wants to control but Vitali passes into side.
Vitali looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Villa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vitali in particular looking to stall.
Villa trying to control from the bottom.
Vitali is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Villa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vitali is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Villa misses with a straight right.
Vitali is looking to clinch but Villa is avoiding it.
Villa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Villa throws a leg kick but Vitali sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Vitali instigates a clinch.
Villa is looking to control Vitali's arms but Vitali gets an underhook and turns him. Now Villa has his back to the cage.
Vitali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Villa wants the takedown. Vitali is fighting it off but Villa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vitali's guard against the cage.
Villa wants to control from the top but Vitali keeps moving.
Villa won't allow Vitali to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vitali keeping moving, preventing Villa from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roman Vitali will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Vitali closes the distance and pushes Villa back into the cage.#TD2#
Vitali pulls guard successfully.
Vitali wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Villa trying to control but Vitali is working from the bottom.
Vitali wants to sweep here but Villa controlling him for the moment.
Villa looking to sit in guard and control but Vitali gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitali won't allow Villa to sweep him here. #T1#
Vitali scoring with some ground and pound.
Villa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vitali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Villa is trying to control the position but Vitali postures up.
Vitali is stalling in the full guard.
Villa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Villa trying to keep a closed guard but Vitali is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Villa is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Villa looking to sit in guard and control but Vitali gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Vitali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vitali is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Villa wants to stand but Vitali is controlling the position. #SUB#
Villa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vitali is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Villa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Villa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vitali defends well.
Vitali scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vitali engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #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.
Vitali is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Vitali shoots in and bounces Villa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vitali stops Villa from standing up.
Gustavo Villa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roman Vitali is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Vitali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Vitali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vitali 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Vitali!
After winning the bout, Roman Vitali thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
MILF Playoff R2 Lightweights
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Vitali clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Vitali pulls guard effortlessly.
Vitali is pulling down on Waters's head to control his posture.
Vitali wants to hit a sweep here but Waters passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vitali there!
Vitali looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Vitali looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vitali wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vitali showing good submission defense here.
Vitali wants to escape the position.
#T1#
Vitali is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Waters patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Waters's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vitali holding both Waters 's hands and preventing any damage. #SUB#
Vitali fending off the submission attempt from Waters.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Waters is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Vitali has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Vitali is trying to break free.
Vitali is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Waters off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Vitali turns into Waters and is now in his guard.
Vitali postures up and lands a big shot to Waters's brow. #SUB#
Waters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vitali content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Vitali throws a big right hand that misses.
Vitali slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Waters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vitali is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vitali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Vitali got a little sloppy there for a moment and Waters has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vitali has managed to get both his arms back between Waters's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mario Waters will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Vitali gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vitali is trying to pull guard but Waters has him pressed against the cage.
Vitali tries to pull guard but Waters holds him up against the cage and eventually Vitali drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Waters gets control of Vitali's arms and successfully pulls guard. Waters will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vitali controlling from the top position.
Vitali makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Waters holds on and takes a little breather.
Waters controls Vitali momentarily but Vitali frees himself. #T1##SUB#
Waters looking for subs off his back but Vitali has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mario Waters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Waters actively working from the bottom here.
Vitali takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vitali scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vitali is looking to advance position but Waters won't allow it.
Waters trying to control here.
Waters gets back to full guard.
Vitali controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3##SUB#
Waters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Waters looking for a guillotine here but Vitali defends easily.
Vitali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Waters drives through with a takedown into Vitali's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vitali is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vitali looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vitali can't keep his opponent in guard - Waters advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Waters stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Waters dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Vitali gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Vitali pulls Waters into guard.
Vitali looking to hit a scissor sweep but Waters is one step ahead there.
Vitali keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitali has control of Waters's left arm, preventing Waters from doing any damage. #T1#
Waters tries to free his leg and advance position but Vitali is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Waters decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Waters seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vitali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Waters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Waters wants to work for an arm triangle but Vitali is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vitali keeping hold of Waters's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Waters prevents Vitali from improving his position.
Waters controlling the pace.
Vitali holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vitali is looking to improve his position.
Vitali controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Vitali moves into the clinch.#TD#
Waters manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vitali is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Waters looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vitali passes into side control.
Vitali working away.#T4#
Vitali takes a little break here. Waters wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
A control attempt from Waters but he's now mounted!
Waters tries to hold on but Vitali postures up.
Roman Vitali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mario Waters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vitali breaks from Waters's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roman Vitali.
I think Waters has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Waters! |
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Event:
MILF 36
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Vitali tries to clinch but Rahim moves out of range.
Vitali wants to clinch.
Vitali tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vitali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahim.
Rahim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rahim misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Rahim decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rahim prevents Vitali from improving his position.
Vitali on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vitali tries to get out of the position.
Rahim wants to control but Vitali is keeping him busy.
Vitali wants to improve his position but Rahim is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitali keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahim performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Rahim prevents Vitali from improving his position.
Rahim trying to control the action but Vitali is working from the bottom.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vitali wants to get back to full guard.
Vitali is doing well to control the position and prevent Rahim from advancing to side control.
Rahim is just content to waste time from the top position. Vitali takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rahim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vitali keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitali looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rahim is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Rahim.
Rahim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vitali is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Vitali slips a straight right by Rahim.
Vitali tries to clinch up.
Rahim misses with a low kick.
Vitali moves away from the strike by Rahim. #TD2#
Rahim fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vitali to the ground. Rahim is now in Vitali's guard.
Rahim stopping the sweep attempt from Vitali.
Vitali bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rahim's guard. #REVR#
Vitali postures up.
#T3#
Rahim wants to sweep here but Vitali controlling him for the moment.
Vitali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rahim has Vitali pulled in close to control his posture.
Vitali sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rahim's guard.
Vitali working the head and body with strikes.
Rahim is looking to improve his position.
Rahim is trying to maintain the position but Vitali is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rahim is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Vitali is staying active.
Rahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rahim wants to control but Vitali is keeping busy.
Rahim moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rahim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vitali manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rahim is fighting to break Vitali's control of his arms but Vitali is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Faarooq Rahim dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rahim looks to land a right hand but Vitali moved out of range.
Vitali moves out of range of the strikes.
Vitali doesn't manage to clinch there - Rahim circles away.
Rahim swats away the attempt to clinch by Vitali.
Vitali defending well as Rahim loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Rahim drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vitali is looking for a sweep.
Vitali is not content to let Rahim control the position.
Vitali can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Vitali's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Vitali takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Vitali gets back to half guard.
Vitali is staying active underneath Rahim, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rahim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vitali wants to get back to full guard.
Rahim is taking a breather. Vitali 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.
Vitali is controlling Rahim's trapped leg to prevent Rahim from advancing to side control.
Rahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vitali keeps working.
Rahim looks to land a strike but Vitali avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
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.
Rahim wants to pass the guard but Vitali is keeping the position.
Vitali managing to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vitali swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rahim throws out a loose jab but Vitali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rahim misses with a straight left.
Vitali slips under a jab from Rahim.#T3#
Vitali tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vitali tries to clinch up.
Rahim is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Roman Vitali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vitali moves in looking to clinch but Rahim pushes him off.
Rahim throws a hook but Vitali blocks it.
Rahim throws a looping overhand right but Vitali ducks down to avoid it.
Vitali is looking to clinch but Rahim is avoiding it.
Rahim loads up on a big right hand but Vitali slips the punch.
Rahim throws the left hand but Vitali avoids the punch easily.
Vitali tries to clinch but Rahim is having none of it.
Rahim misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Rahim closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vitali to the mat! Vitali manages to get full guard.
Rahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vitali is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Vitali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rahim is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Vitali looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rahim has control of Vitali's left arm, preventing Vitali from doing any damage.
Rahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vitali is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Faarooq Rahim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rahim swats away the attempt to clinch by Vitali.#TD2#
Rahim 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.
Rahim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rahim trying to control but Vitali is working from the bottom.
Vitali is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Vitali wants to sweep but no luck.
Rahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vitali controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Rahim gets the takedown into side control.
Vitali sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vitali is refusing to be controlled, as Rahim sits in half guard.
Vitali wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vitali is looking to control Rahim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vitali avoid being mounted?
Vitali moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rahim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vitali pulls Rahim in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vitali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vitali is controlling Rahim's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Vitali tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vitali moves in looking to clinch but Rahim pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rahim. That's going to slow Vitali down. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rahim.
Vitali is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rahim off and has taken his back!
Rahim wants to escape the position.
Rahim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vitali avoiding Rahim 's attempts to control his hands.
Rahim turns into Vitali and is now in his guard.
Vitali is controlling Rahim's posture.#T4#
Vitali continues to stall.
Vitali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitali is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Roman Vitali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vitali looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rahim is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Faarooq Rahim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rahim has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faarooq Rahim! |
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Event:
MILF 26
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Vitali closes the distance but Lowery moves to the side
and Lowery counters with a nice uppercut.
Roman Vitali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lowery works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vitali tries to close the distance and clinch but Lowery swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vitali tries to clinch up
and Lowery counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Roman Vitali has been cut.
Vitali closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lowery connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Lowery tries to keep at a distance but Vitali has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitali takes a shot to the head.
Lowery tries to throw a body punch but Vitali avoids it by throwing Lowery back against the cage.
Vitali throws a punch but it's blocked by Lowery.
Vitali working aggressively here.
Lowery lands with a right to the head.
Lowery is leaning against Vitali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Lowery fails to land.
Lowery lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vitali.
Vitali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lowery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lowery fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowery lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lowery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vitali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vitali.
Lowery tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vitali's elbow.
Lowery softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Lowery.
Vitali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lowery presses Vitali against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Lowery.
Vitali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vitali definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lowery lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lowery misses with a body punch.
Lowery lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Lowery. #T2#
Lowery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lowery misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vitali misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowery.
Vitali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lowery struggles to land a body shot inside as Vitali controls his hands.
Lowery misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lowery misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vitali has a couple of punches blocked by Lowery.
Lowery misses with a body punch.
Lowery lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lowery tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vitali's elbow.
Lowery lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Lowery.
Lowery misses with the head strike.
Vitali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lowery can't find room to land a body shot as Vitali controls the action.
Vitali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vitali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowery lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Lowery misses with a punch to the body.
Lowery lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lowery working aggressively here.
Lowery lands a left hand.
Lowery scores with a shot to the side of Vitali's head.
Lowery struggles to land a body shot inside as Vitali controls his hands.
Vitali blocks a body shot from Lowery.
Lowery misses with the head strike.
Vitali swings wildly with an uppercut but Lowery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vitali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lowery swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vitali tries to throw a body punch but Lowery avoids it by throwing Vitali back against the cage.
Lowery can't find room to land a body shot as Vitali controls the action.
Lowery presses Vitali against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lowery digs a right hand underneath Vitali's ribcage. Vitali let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lowery misses with the head strike.
Lowery misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lowery.#T4#
Vitali misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowery cracks Vitali with a nice body shot.
Lowery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vitali fails to land.
Vitali prevents a body shot from Lowery.
Lowery misses with a body punch.
Lowery can't find room to land a body shot as Vitali controls the action.
Vitali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowery misses with the head strike.
Lowery working aggressively here.
Vitali tries a body shot but Lowery blocks it.
Lowery misses with a punch to the body.
Lowery scores with a hook to the body.
Lowery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lowery misses with the head strike.
Lowery pushes Vitali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vitali is trying to maintain a safe position but Lowery gets an underhook and turns Vitali into the cage.
A short right from Lowery.
Lowery blocking some punches.
Lowery tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vitali's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Lowery dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Vitali's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lowery throws a hook to the side of Vitali's head but Vitali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lowery throws a series of punches but Vitali moves out of range.
Lowery misses with a straight right. #CL#
Vitali closes the distance and clinches.
Lowery pushes Vitali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vitali blocks an uppercut.
Lowery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lowery misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vitali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vitali misses with some punches.
Lowery blocks an uppercut.
Lowery blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitali prevents a body shot from Lowery.
Lowery misses with the head strike.
Lowery fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowery fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowery makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lowery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lowery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Lowery.
Vitali has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lowery struggles to land a body shot inside as Vitali controls his hands.
Lowery scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lowery has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vitali misses with some punches.
Lowery goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vitali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lowery lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lowery misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowery throws a punch but it's blocked by Vitali.
Lowery swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowery scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vitali.
Lowery tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vitali looking to stall.
Lowery doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vitali blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Lowery.
Lowery goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Lowery lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lowery.
Vitali struggles to land a body shot inside as Lowery controls his hands.
Lowery lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vitali.
Lowery tries a body shot but Vitali blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lowery swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vitali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vitali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vitali throws a punch but it's blocked by Lowery.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vitali.
Lowery throws a head punch that misses.
Lowery misses with a body punch.
Lowery working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vitali blocking some punches.
Vitali working aggressively here.
Lowery scores with a hook to the body.
Vitali swings wildly with an uppercut but Lowery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lowery throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lowery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Lowery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lowery misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vitali.
Lowery lands a shot to the body.
Vitali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vitali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lowery's elbow.
Lowery misses with the head strike.
Lowery cracks Vitali with a nice body shot.
Vitali is looking to control Lowery's arms but Lowery gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vitali has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Lowery - that landed with a thud.
Arturo Lowery seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lowery.
Lowery working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lowery doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lowery lands with a right to the head.
Lowery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lowery.
A short right from Lowery on the inside.
Lowery blocks an uppercut.
Vitali blocks a body shot from Lowery. #T4#
Lowery misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lowery misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowery lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowery lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lowery lands a right hand.
Lowery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vitali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lowery lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vitali tries to throw a body punch but Lowery avoids it by throwing Vitali back against the cage.
Lowery swings wildly with an uppercut but Vitali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lowery lands a hook that snaps the head of Vitali backwards.
Lowery lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vitali backwards.
Lowery makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vitali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lowery lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lowery is working Vitali over against the cage.
Lowery works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lowery lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Lowery showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Vitali'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Lowery cracks a nice hook into Vitali's ribs.
Lowery bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vitali's head backwards.
Lowery avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Lowery closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lowery.
Lowery misses with the head strike.
Lowery working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lowery gets through Vitali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lowery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vitali blocks an uppercut.
Lowery throws a punch but it's blocked by Vitali.
Vitali misses with a punch on the inside.
Vitali prevents a body shot from Lowery.
Vitali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lowery lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lowery struggles to land a body shot inside as Vitali controls his hands.
Lowery misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lowery misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Lowery presses Vitali against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lowery misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vitali.
Lowery tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lowery misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Lowery.
Lowery misses with some punches.
Lowery lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vitali misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Lowery scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Vitali fails to land.
Lowery working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vitali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lowery working aggressively here.
Vitali prevents a body shot from Lowery.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowery.
Lowery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vitali swings wildly with an uppercut but Lowery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lowery lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vitali or not. #T2#
Vitali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Lowery.
A short body shot lands from Lowery as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vitali misses with a punch on the inside.
Vitali throws a punch but it's blocked by Lowery.
Lowery throws a punch but it's blocked by Vitali.
Lowery lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lowery lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lowery misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lowery fails to land.
Lowery lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Lowery.
Lowery pushes Vitali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lowery lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vitali tries a body shot but Lowery blocks it.
Lowery goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lowery lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Vitali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vitali blocks a body shot from Lowery.
Lowery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lowery blocks a body shot from Vitali.
Vitali misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowery lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lowery throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lowery lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vitali backwards.
Lowery lands a shoulder strike.
Lowery lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Lowery.
Lowery throws a head punch that misses.
Lowery lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lowery goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lowery lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lowery scores with a hook to the body.
Lowery is working Vitali over against the cage.
Lowery lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vitali backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Lowery on the inside. #T4#
Lowery lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lowery working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lowery lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Lowery scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lowery lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vitali backwards.
Vitali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lowery goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lowery tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vitali's elbow.
Vitali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowery misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowery throws a head punch that misses.
Vitali stalling in the clinch but Lowery improves position.
Lowery stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lowery lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vitali backwards.
Lowery lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lowery goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Lowery.
Roman Vitali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lowery blocks a body shot from Vitali.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Lowery comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lowery has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Lowery! |
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Event:
MILF 18
Date: Feb 21, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Raikkonen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vitali!
Vitali is not content to let Raikkonen control the position.
Vitali is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitali is not content to let Raikkonen control the position.
Vitali 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.#T1#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vitali is trying to improve his position.
Raikkonen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vitali's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vitali is not content to let Raikkonen control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vitali shoots in for a takedown but Raikkonen shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Vitali gets caught napping as Raikkonen dives in and scores a takedown. Vitali manages to retain guard.
Raikkonen is fighting to break Vitali's control of his arms but Vitali is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Raikkonen wants to control from the top but Vitali keeps moving.
Raikkonen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Raikkonen is looking to take a break and control but Vitali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Vitali tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Raikkonen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vitali prevents Raikkonen from improving position.
Raikkonen is looking to take a break and control but Vitali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitali controls the position for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raikkonen is looking to take a break and control but Vitali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Raikkonen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Raikkonen shoots in but Vitali avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Raikkonen shoots in and gets a takedown into Vitali's guard.
Vitali seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Raikkonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Raikkonen trying to control but Vitali is working from the bottom.
Raikkonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raikkonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vitali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Raikkonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Raikkonen trying to control but Vitali is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown but Vitali shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Vitali drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vitali postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vitali has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Raikkonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Raikkonen wants to control from the top but Vitali keeps moving. #T2#
Vitali keeping full guard, as Raikkonen tries to pass.
Jukka Raikkonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raikkonen trying to control but Vitali is working from the bottom.
Vitali pulls Raikkonen in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Raikkonen trying to control but Vitali is working from the bottom.
Raikkonen preventing the sweep.
Raikkonen trying to control but Vitali is working from the bottom.
Raikkonen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Raikkonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vitali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vitali tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Raikkonen defends well and Vitali ends up having to push Raikkonen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vitali has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raikkonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vitali is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Raikkonen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Vitali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vitali has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raikkonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Raikkonen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Raikkonen throwing shots but Vitali is blocking nicely.
Raikkonen trying to control the action but Vitali is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Raikkonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Raikkonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Raikkonen wants to control from the top but Vitali keeps moving.
Raikkonen looking to sit in guard and control but Vitali gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen controls Vitali momentarily but Vitali frees himself. #T1#
Raikkonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vitali's guard. #REVB#
Vitali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raikkonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raikkonen trying to control but Vitali is working from the bottom.
Vitali keeping full guard, as Raikkonen tries to pass.
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vitali pulls Raikkonen in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Raikkonen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vitali sprawls well initially but Raikkonen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Raikkonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vitali does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Raikkonen content to control rather than advance.
Raikkonen trying to control from half guard but Vitali is working away.
Raikkonen wants to free his trapped foot but Vitali is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Raikkonen is keen to just control but Vitali is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Raikkonen is stalling here. Vitali is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Raikkonen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vitali has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Raikkonen is looking to reverse the position.
Raikkonen wants to control but Vitali postures up.
Raikkonen is looking for a sweep.
Vitali working away.
Raikkonen is trying to improve his position.
Vitali working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raikkonen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Roman Vitali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitali is staying active underneath Raikkonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jukka Raikkonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raikkonen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Raikkonen! |
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Event:
MILF 11
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Jovonovich closes the distance and pushes Vitali back into the cage.#TD#
Vitali has hold of one of Jovonovich's legs. Jovonovich is fighting the takedown attempt but Vitali gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Vitali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vitali knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jovonovich on the ground.
Vitali wants to control from the top but Jovonovich keeps moving. #SUB2#
Vitali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vitali trying to control but Jovonovich is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitali has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Vitali connects with a couple of short punches.
Jovonovich is trying to control the position but Vitali postures up.
Vitali controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Jovonovich has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vitali doesn't defend quickly enough and Jovonovich has managed to lock this one up! Can Vitali escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jovonovich on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jardani Jovonovich! |
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Event:
MILF 4
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Vitali throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Russell was covering up waiting for the punch and Vitali finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vitali is looking to work some ground and pound but Russell has wrist control.
Russell looking for a sweep. Not yet Russell, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russell can't keep his opponent in guard - Vitali advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vitali is pressing down on Russell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Russell is holding on for now.
Russell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Russell controlling the position well.
Russell gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitali tries to free his leg and advance position but Russell is retaining full guard.
Russell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Russell keeping full guard, as Vitali tries to pass.
Russell wants to sweep here but Vitali controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Russell is working hard here to advance position.
Vitali is looking to work some ground and pound but Russell has wrist control.
Russell throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Russell trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Russell is looking for a triangle but Vitali pushes his legs off easily.
Vitali tries to free his leg and advance position but Russell is retaining full guard.
Russell controlling the position.
Vitali working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Russell's head.
Vitali pushing down on Russell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Russell wants to get back to full guard.
Russell trying to control but Vitali postures up.
Vitali landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Vitali throwing shots but Russell is blocking nicely.
Russell is trying to stand up here but Vitali is controlling him well.
Vitali is nestled in close to Russell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vitali drops an elbow to the side of Russell's head.
Russell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Russell is looking for a sweep. Vitali is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Russell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vitali looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vitali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Russell looking for a sweep. Not yet Russell, not yet.
Russell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Russell tries to get out of the position.
Vitali is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Russell keeping full guard, as Vitali tries to pass.
Vitali throwing strikes from guard but Russell blocks nicely.
Russell working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Russell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vitali.
Vitali is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Russell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vitali stands and throws Russell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Russell is looking to reverse the position.
Vitali landing strikes.
Russell is trying to get back to his feet.
Vitali is chipping away with strikes.
#ROC2#Russell is rocked!
Vitali scores with punches from side control.
Oh Russell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vitali creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Vitali in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Russell looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Vitali turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Vitali!
A victorious Roman Vitali thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Duran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duran tries to close the distance and clinch but Vitali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Vitali scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Duran taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vitali working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitali working the head with strikes.
Vitali working the ground and pound.
Vitali in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC#Duran is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitali in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Duran looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Vitali turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Vitali! |
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