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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Kong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zitti throws out the jab. #CL2#
Kong closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kong as Zitti tries to tie him up.
Zitti looking to slow down the pace here.
Zitti seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Kong is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Kong.
Kong lands an uppercut.
Zitti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kong is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hyder Zitti.#CL2#
Kong rushes Zitti and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kong lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Zitti wants to stall.
Kong scores with a shoulder strike.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Zitti avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
Kong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zitti up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kong pushes Zitti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kong lands a body shot.
Zitti is breathing heavily.
Kong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zitti backwards.
Kong controlling the action here for a moment.
Zitti trying to stall but Kong improves his position.
#T2#
Kong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kong lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kong.
Kong scores with a hook to the body.
Kong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zitti up against the cage.
Kong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong scores with a hook to the body.
Kong lands a nice shot to the body.
Kong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kong lands a nice shot to the body.
Zitti letting Kong take a breather here.#T3#
Kong lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kong.
Kong digs a right hand into Zitti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zitti's gas tank.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kong is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Kong's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Good body shot from Kong.
A body shot lands from Kong.
Kong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kong lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kong.
Kong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zitti or not. #T4#
Kong lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Kong.
Kong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kong is working Zitti over against the cage.
Kong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kong lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kong is working Zitti over against the cage.
Kong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Kong as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kini Kong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Kong moves into range and clinches up with Zitti.
Zitti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kong lands a shot to the body.
Kong lands a body shot.
Kong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kong lands a body punch.
Kong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zitti.
A bit of stalling here from Kong.
Kong is working Zitti over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kong continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Kong.
#T1#
Kong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zitti or not.
Kong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kong is working Zitti over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kong.
Good body shot from Kong.
A body shot lands from Kong.
A right hook to the body lands for Kong.
Kong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kong digs a right hand into Zitti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zitti's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Kong. #T2#
Kong pushes Zitti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kong.
A frustrated look appears on Zitti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zitti backwards.
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!
Kong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kong scores with a shoulder strike.
Kong lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#Zitti is rocked!
Kong lands a shot to the body.
Oh Zitti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kong cracks Zitti with a nice body shot.
Zitti seems to have got his legs back now.
Kini Kong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Kong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kong creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Zitti with a big uppercut! Zitti tries to clinch up but Kong pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Zitti to the mat! Zitti covers up and Kong unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kini Kong!
A very excited looking Kini Kong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Tung blocks a jab.
Zitti pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tung back to the cage. Zitti follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zitti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tung's head.
Zitti misses with a right hand
and Tung counters with a two punch combo.
Tung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tung throws a big counter combination but Zitti scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zitti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tung in his tracks. #ROC2#Tung is rocked!
Zitti is stalking Tung. Tung circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Zitti, and it's lights out! Tung really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hyder Zitti! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Zitti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stienz. #TD2#
Zitti tries to sprawl but Stienz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stienz slows the pace down in half guard.
Stienz is pressing down on Zitti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zitti is holding on for now.
Stienz is thwarting Zitti's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stienz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zitti sees it coming and defends easily.
Zitti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stienz is keen to just control but Zitti is a slippery customer.#T1#
Stienz stalling.
Stienz passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zitti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stienz controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stienz wants to finish this one by submission but Zitti is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stienz.
Stienz looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Stienz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zitti manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Stienz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2##SUB2#
Stienz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zitti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zitti is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Stienz has hold of Zitti's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Zitti seems comfortable defending it but Stienz has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Zitti is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Zitti is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Stienz couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karl Stienz! |
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Event:
MILF 37
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Zitti scores with a jab.
Pony has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zitti finds it's way round the side to connect with Pony's head.
Zitti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good shot there by Pony.
Pony takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Pony shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zitti wants to stand back up but Pony manages to pass into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Pony wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zitti, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zitti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pony wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB#
Pony tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zitti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pony wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zitti prevents Pony from moving into mount.
Zitti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pony wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zitti takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've been hearing good reports from Pony's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pony trying to control the action but Zitti is working from the bottom.
Pony working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zitti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pony. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Pony lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zitti down.
A lull in the action here as Pony stalls from top position.#SUB#
Pony has hold of Zitti's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Zitti seems comfortable defending it but Pony has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Zitti is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Zitti is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Pony couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeramiah Pony!
Jeramiah Pony tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
MILF 27
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Miami lands with a nice body punch.
Miami digs a good hook to Zitti's body.
#KD#
Miami drops Zitti with a beautiful combination! Zitti stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Miami is looking for the KO!#ROC#Zitti is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Hyder Zitti has been cut.
Miami lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Zitti falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Miami! |
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Event:
MILF 19
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
May takes the fight into the clinch.
May definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
May holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by May as Zitti tries to tie him up.
Zitti is trying to stall.
May scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from May.
The referee calls for May to work.
May lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zitti blocks it with crossed arms.
May has Zitti pushed against the cage.
May tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zitti is looking to control May's arms but May gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zitti has his back to the cage.
May throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
May lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zitti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
May tries to land a knee to the head but Zitti blocks with his arms.
May throws an elbow but it misses.
May presses Zitti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
May misses with an elbow strike.
May throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zitti blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from May.
May lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
May lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zitti backwards.
Zitti stalling in the clinch but May improves position.
May comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#Zitti is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Hyder Zitti has been cut.
May is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zitti is still on wobbly legs! Can May finish him?
May lands a shot to the body.
Zitti seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
May digs a right hand into Zitti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zitti's gas tank.
May lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zitti looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
May using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zitti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
May using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zitti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
May lands with a short shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zitti.
May slows down the pace here.
May has Zitti pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by May.
May lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zitti backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
May scores with a knee to the head.
May lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zitti backwards.
Nice body punch from May - that landed with a thud.
May lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zitti backwards.
Zitti trying to control the position but instead, May has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zitti into the cage.
May scores with a shot to the side of Zitti's head.
May throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
May makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
May misses with an elbow strike.
Zitti is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zitti is trying to stall.
#T4#
May lands with a left to the head.
May lands with a short head shot on the inside.
May lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zitti.
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!
May lands with a short shot to the head.
May is leaning against Zitti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
May stalling against the cage.
May lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zitti backwards.
May scores with a shot to the side of Zitti's head.
May lands a left hand.
May lands a body shot in the clinch.
May makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zitti avoids a wild elbow strike from May.
May lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Money May dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hyder Zitti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
May gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
May is leaning against Zitti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
May lands a right hand.
May lands a nice uppercut.
May stalling in the clinch.
Zitti is trying to force a seperation but May has the dominant position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
May pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from May - that landed with a thud.
Zitti is trying to break free.
May throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
May just leaning against Zitti, taking a breather.
May with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from May.
May with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
May stalling.
Good body shot from May.
Zitti is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for May.
#T1#
May landing knees to the head.
May creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Zitti's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Zitti drops to his knees and May pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Money May! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Zitti goes for a double leg but Riley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Riley continues to drive forward.
Riley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zitti tries to clinch but Riley moves out of range.
Zitti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Riley misses with a series of wild punches.
Zitti shoots in for a takedown but Riley shows good takedown defense.
Riley misses with a double jab.
Zitti moves in looking to clinch but Riley pushes him off.
Riley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zitti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zitti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riley's waist but Riley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zitti off to one side.
Davis Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyder Zitti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zitti tries to clinch but Riley moves out of range.
Riley misses with a wild combination.
Zitti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riley lands a two punch combo.
#T1#
Riley throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC#Zitti is rocked!
Riley stuns Zitti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zitti is still on wobbly legs! Can Riley finish him?
Riley tries a low kick but Zitti avoids it.
Riley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Riley clobbers Zitti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Riley looks to land a combination but Zitti avoids it well. #TD2#
Zitti shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Riley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zitti tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SU2#
Zitti has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zitti dives in for a single leg takedown but Riley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zitti walks into a stiff left hand from Riley.
Zitti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riley is fending him off so far but Zitti persists. Nope, Riley circles away and we're back to standing.
Zitti looks winded!
Zitti throws a right hand that Riley ducks under and follows up with a left that Riley also avoids with ease.
A shot to the liver by Riley. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Riley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zitti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riley throws a one two combo.
BOOM! Riley lands a beautiful left hook that drops Zitti. Zitti tries to recover but Riley is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Zitti lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davis Riley! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Zitti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zitti tries to clinch up.
Zitti dives in for a single leg takedown but Riley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zitti working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Zitti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riley blocks a head kick by Zitti.
Zitti fails with a takedown attempt.
Zitti has his takedown stuffed
letting Riley counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hyder Zitti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zitti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Riley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zitti misses with a takedown
and Riley counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Riley swings for the body but Zitti moves out of range.
Riley looks winded!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zitti.
Davis Riley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zitti throws a head kick but Riley moves out of range.
Riley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zitti with a body shot.
Riley misses with a double jab
and Zitti counters with a left to the body.
Zitti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riley circles away.
Riley misses with a two punch combination.
Riley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Riley tries to keep at a distance but Zitti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Come on Zitti - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2##TD#
Zitti has picked Riley up - he's going for a ride! Zitti dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Riley kicks off Zitti and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zitti wants to clinch
and Riley counters with a straight right hand.
Zitti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riley misses with the combination.
Riley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zitti shoots in but Riley avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zitti.
Riley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zitti misses with a takedown
enabling Riley to counter with a crisp jab.
Zitti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zitti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Riley throws a counter combo.
Riley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zitti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riley throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Riley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zitti.
Zitti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Riley counters with a stiff right hand.
Riley misses with a wild combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Riley.
Zitti slips a jab and a cross from Riley.
Riley ducks under a wild hook from Zitti.
Zitti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Riley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zitti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davis Riley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Riley lands a nice looking body shot.
Zitti shoots in for a double leg but Riley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zitti looks for a takedown but Riley sprawls well.
Riley throws a combination. Zitti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zitti fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hyder Zitti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice jab there from Zitti.
Riley is breathing heavily.
Zitti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Riley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zitti.
Zitti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riley swats away the attempt to clinch by Zitti.
Zitti is looking to clinch.
Zitti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riley as he avoids it easily.
Riley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zitti looks for a takedown but Riley sprawls well.
Zitti dives in for a single leg takedown but Riley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Riley blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Riley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zitti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zitti tries to clinch but Riley is having none of it.
A nice side step and Riley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Riley throws a series of punches but Zitti avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Riley. Those never looked like landing.
Riley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zitti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riley sprawls well. Riley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zitti gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Zitti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zitti.
Riley lands with a nice body punch.
Riley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD#
Zitti shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Riley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Riley sneaks out the side door and pushes Zitti away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zitti misses with a takedown attempt
and Riley counters with a one-two to the body.
Riley throws a right hand that Zitti ducks under and follows up with a left that Zitti also avoids with ease.#T4##CL#
Zitti has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Riley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zitti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riley.
Riley blocks a head kick by Zitti.
A nice combination there by Riley.
Zitti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riley's waist but Riley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zitti off to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Riley. Those never looked like landing.
Davis Riley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zitti manages to avoid it.
Zitti misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davis Riley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Riley throws a series of punches but Zitti avoids them all with ease. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Zitti breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Riley misses.
Zitti wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zitti moves out of range of the strikes.
Riley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zitti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zitti or perhaps it was just good defense by Riley, which made it look bad. #T1#
Riley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Zitti counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Riley!
Zitti is putting a hurting on Riley here, landing some big shots from side control. #SU#
Zitti stands up and beckons Riley to his feet.
Zitti fails with the takedown.#CL#
Zitti forces Riley back against the cage and clinches.
Zitti can't find room to land a body shot as Riley controls the action.
#TD#
Zitti pulls guard. #SUB#
Riley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##SU2#
Riley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Riley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zitti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zitti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zitti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riley as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hyder Zitti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zitti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Riley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Riley!
#T3#
Riley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zitti doesn't seem bothered though.
Zitti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Zitti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zitti showed some decent athleticism there.
Riley kicks off Zitti and gets to his feet.
Zitti tries a head kick but it misses.
Zitti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zitti tries for a takedown but Riley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zitti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zitti there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riley digs a good hook to Zitti's body.
#T4##TD#
Zitti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zitti is standing up over Riley. Riley looks to escape but Zitti dives into side control.
Riley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zitti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REVB##ES2#
Riley throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nice jab there from Riley.
Zitti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riley is fending him off so far but Zitti persists. Nope, Riley circles away and we're back to standing.
Riley throws out a counter right but Zitti avoids it with no problem.
Riley lands a two punch combo.
Zitti throws a sloppy head kick and Riley moves out of range easily.
Hyder Zitti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zitti tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Riley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis Riley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Riley 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davis Riley! |
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