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Event:
TGC 43: Escobar v Shakhbulatov
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Cordova.
A slow jab from Malcolm misses its intended target.
Malcolm on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malcolm throws a body shot but no joy.
Cordova throwing a counter right hand but Malcolm manages to avoid it.
Malcolm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cordova.
Malcolm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cordova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cordova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malcolm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cordova lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cordova ducks under a wild hook from Malcolm.
Malcolm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Malcolm avoids the body shot from Cordova.
Cordova takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Cordova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malcolm manages to avoid it.
Malcolm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Malcolm fails with a takedown attempt.
Cordova scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cordova enables Malcolm to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cordova manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cordova pulls Malcolm in to control the position.
Cordova is trying to control the position but Malcolm postures up.
Malcolm preventing the sweep.
Malcolm controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cordova trying to keep a closed guard but Malcolm is proving a slippery customer.
Malcolm controlling from the top position.
Malcolm postures up.
#T2#
Malcolm controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malcolm lands a couple of elbows.
Cordova trying to control the position.
Cordova has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cordova looking for a sweep. Not yet Cordova, not yet.
Cordova keeping full guard, as Malcolm tries to pass.
Cordova working a defensive guard here.
Cordova can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malcolm controls the pace.
Cordova controlling the position.
Malcolm 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cordova looking for a sweep. Not yet Cordova, not yet.
Malcolm is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Cordova keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Malcolm throws a hook but Cordova avoids it easily.
Malcolm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Devon Malcolm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cordova misses with a body shot.
Malcolm has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Malcolm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malcolm fails with a takedown attempt.
Malcolm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cordova is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cordova jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malcolm works Cordova's body with a nice hook.
German Cordova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cordova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malcolm.
Cordova appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Malcolm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cordova.
#T4#
Cordova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malcolm.
Cordova looks to score with a jab to the body but Malcolm is just out of range.
Malcolm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
German Cordova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Malcolm.
Cordova comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cordova missing with a left hand there. Malcolm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malcolm now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Cordova misses.
Cordova tries to clinch but Malcolm is having none of it.
Malcolm slips a jab from Cordova.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Cordova closes the distance and pushes Malcolm back into the cage.
Malcolm lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cordova's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cordova makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malcolm drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cordova gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that German Cordova will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cordova on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cordova scores with a punch to the head.
Malcolm moves out of range of the strikes.
Cordova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cordova scores with the left hand. Malcolm knows he should have avoided that one.
Cordova digs a good body shot into Malcolm's ribs.
Malcolm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cordova.
Malcolm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cordova misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Malcolm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cordova misses with an uppercut. Malcolm saw that one coming.
Malcolm works Cordova's body with a nice hook.
Cordova throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Cordova wants to clinch
and Cordova takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malcolm looks to score with a jab to the body but Cordova is just out of range.
Malcolm cracks Cordova with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cordova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cordova misses with a straight right.
Donk. Cordova catches Malcolm right on the button with a cross.
Malcolm misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Malcolm fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cordova to the ground. Malcolm is now in Cordova's guard.
Cordova can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malcolm controls the pace.
Malcolm connects with a couple of short punches.
Cordova knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malcolm on the ground.
Cordova wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cordova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cordova being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Malcolm tries to free his leg and advance position but Cordova is retaining full guard.
Cordova working a defensive guard here.
Malcolm engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cordova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cordova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cordova pulls Malcolm in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malcolm stands and throws Cordova's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Cordova is trying to work for a sweep but Malcolm has mounted him!
Malcolm controlling the pace for now.
Cordova tries to hold on but Malcolm postures up.
Cordova working to try and regain half guard.
Devon Malcolm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malcolm punishing his opponent with strikes.
Malcolm takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Malcolm raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Cordova is in all sorts of trouble here.
Malcolm postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cordova looks a forlorn figure.
Malcolm sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cordova tries to hold on but Malcolm postures up.
Malcolm controlling the position easily from mount.
Cordova tries to hold on but Malcolm pushes him away.
Cordova tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malcolm controlling from mount.
Cordova wants to hold on but Malcolm pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cordova holds on for dear life.
Malcolm controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Malcolm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Malcolm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Malcolm misses.
German Cordova is winning the standup battle so far.
Malcolm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cordova stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malcolm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cordova swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malcolm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cordova looks to score with a jab to the body but Malcolm is just out of range.
Malcolm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cordova stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cordova misses with a lunging right hand
letting Malcolm counter with a right hand.
Cordova moves out of range of the strikes.
Cordova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malcolm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cordova.
Cordova has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malcolm finds it's way round the side to connect with Cordova's head.
Cordova lands with a nice body punch.
Malcolm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cordova is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Malcolm moves away from the strike by Cordova.
Malcolm swings widly with a right hand
and Cordova counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Malcolm dips to his left and cracks Cordova with an uppercut!
Cordova throws a right hand that Malcolm ducks under and follows up with a left that Malcolm also avoids with ease.
Malcolm throws a lazy right hand but Cordova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cordova blocks a jab.
Malcolm works the jab nicely.
Malcolm lands a lovely overhand right.
Malcolm moves out of range of the strikes.
Malcolm misses the shot to the body.
Malcolm closes the distance but Cordova moves to the side
and Cordova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cordova misses with an uppercut. Malcolm saw that one coming.#T2#
Malcolm throws the left hand but Cordova avoids the punch easily.
Cordova closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malcolm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malcolm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cordova sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malcolm looks to score with a jab to the body but Cordova is just out of range.
Cordova is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Malcolm misses the jab.
Malcolm shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cordova defends it nicely.
Cordova scores with a jab. Malcolm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cordova lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T3#
Malcolm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cordova's hands.
Malcolm slips under a jab from Cordova.
Malcolm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cordova.
Malcolm closes the distance and clinches up with Cordova, looking for a takedown. Malcolm pushes Cordova against the cage but Cordova circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cordova throws an off balance right hand
and Malcolm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malcolm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cordova.
Malcolm lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cordova throws a lazy right hand but Malcolm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malcolm throws a right hand that misses
and Cordova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malcolm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cordova moves away.
Cordova slips under a jab.
Malcolm looks to land a right hand but Cordova moved out of range.
Cordova throws a body punch but Malcolm moves out of range. #T4#
Malcolm scores with a jab to the head.
Malcolm has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cordova finds it's way round the side to connect with Malcolm's head.
Malcolm cracks Cordova with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Cordova.
Cordova was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Malcolm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
German Cordova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Malcolm.
Malcolm throws a body shot but no joy.
Malcolm looks to score with a jab to the body but Cordova is just out of range.
Malcolm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Cordova throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malcolm is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cordova tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malcolm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cordova moves out of range as Malcolm strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Cordova misses its target.
Nice defenses there by Cordova.
Malcolm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cordova.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Malcolm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malcolm has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Malcolm!
Devon Malcolm bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
IFC New Year Bash
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Zaad throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaad walks into a left hand.
A nice combination there by Zaad.
#CUT#
It looks like German Cordova has been cut.
Cordova looks to land a combination. Zaad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jab from Zaad.#ROC#
Cordova is rocked!
Cordova fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Cordova instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaad blocks a body shot from Cordova.
Zaad has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cordova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cordova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Zaad's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cordova working aggressively here.
Cordova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cordova misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Cordova.
Zaad prevents a body shot from Cordova. #T1#
Zaad misses with a punch to the body.
Zaad is trying to force a seperation but Cordova has the dominant position.
Cordova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cordova works on Zaad's body with a couple of short punches.
Zaad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zaad takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cordova.
Zaad slowing the pace effectively.
Cordova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaad tries to work over Cordova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cordova.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cordova.
Cordova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaad stalling.
Zaad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Zaad blocking some punches.
Cordova digs a right hand underneath Zaad's ribcage. Zaad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cordova throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaad.
Cordova lands a shot to the body.
Cordova misses with a punch to the body.
Cordova scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cordova scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaad prevents a body shot from Cordova.
Cordova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Cordova as the two fighters clinch.
Cordova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zaad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cordova keeps control of Zaad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaad. #T3#
Zaad throws a punch but it's blocked by Cordova.
Cordova works on Zaad's body with a couple of short punches.
Cordova lands with a right to the head.
Zaad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cordova has him pressed against the cage.
Zaad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zaad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cordova lands a nice uppercut.
Cordova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cordova has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zaad seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cordova can turn it around.
A right handed body shot lands from Cordova.
Cordova working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cordova misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cordova lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zaad backwards.
Cordova lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cordova lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Cordova digs a right hand into Zaad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zaad's gas tank.
Zaad trying to control the position but instead, Cordova has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zaad into the cage.
Cordova lands a shot to the body.
Cordova lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cordova lands with a right to the head.
Cordova lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaad backwards.
Zaad blocks an uppercut.
Cordova working aggressively here.
Cordova is working Zaad over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cordova.
Zaad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cordova prevents Zaad from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
German Cordova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on German Cordova's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cordova pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zaad is out of range and Cordova settles back down.
Cordova scores with a hook to the body. Zaad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cordova lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zaad throws a right hand that misses
and Cordova counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zaad misses with a jab to the body
and Cordova counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cordova throws a low kick but Zaad avoids it.
Cordova throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cordova lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaad fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Zaad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cordova misses with a combination
letting Zaad counter with a right hand.
Cordova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaad misses with a two punch combination.
Cordova throws out a counter right but Zaad avoids it with no problem.
Cordova closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A punch lands to the side of Zaad 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cordova scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Cordova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaad throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Cordova to counter with a crisp jab.
Cordova jabs Zaad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cordova scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zaad in his tracks. #ROC2#
Zaad is rocked!
Cordova connects with a body shot.
Oh Zaad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cordova pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zaad is out of range and Cordova settles back down.
Cordova lands with a right and another and another! Zaad is in big trouble! Cordova lands again and this time it's lights out for Zaad! A quality knockout there for Cordova.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). German Cordova!
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Event:
IFC XXV
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Stefanovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stefanovic avoids the body shot from Cordova.
Stefanovic misses with an uppercut
and Cordova counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cordova slips under a jab from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Cordova moves out of range.
Cordova unleashes a big counter combination but Stefanovic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stefanovic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stefanovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cordova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stefanovic throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cordova throws out a counter right but Stefanovic avoids it with no problem.
Stefanovic scores with a punch to the head.
Stefanovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Stefanovic slips under a jab.
Stefanovic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cordova manages to circle out of the way.
Cordova throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stefanovic. #CL2#
Cordova fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stefanovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Cordova can't find room to land a body shot as Stefanovic controls the action.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cordova avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic blocks a body shot from Cordova.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Cordova leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2#
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Cordova shrugs off.
Cordova avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Cordova struggles to land a body shot inside as Stefanovic controls his hands.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Cordova blocks an elbow strike.
Cordova avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Cordova scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cordova dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Cordova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Cordova leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Cordova leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Cordova avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Cordova leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cordova avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
#T4#
Cordova blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cordova blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Cordova avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cordova takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Stefanovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stefanovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Stefanovic.
Cordova throws a body punch but Stefanovic moves out of range.
Cordova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cordova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stefanovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cordova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic slips under a jab from Cordova.
Stefanovic throws a hook to the side of Cordova's head but Cordova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cordova doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Stefanovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Cordova scores with a shoulder strike.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Cordova leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cordova avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Cordova throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefanovic.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Cordova lands a nice shot to the body.
Cordova blocks an elbow strike.
Cordova blocks the elbow strike.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Cordova avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2#
Stefanovic misses with a knee to the head.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Cordova leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cordova blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stefanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alex Stefanovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Cordova fails to land.
Cordova blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cordova dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cordova avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T3#
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Cordova has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stefanovic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cordova can turn it around.
Stefanovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cordova's defenses.
Cordova avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
Stefanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cordova's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Cordova blocks an elbow strike.
Cordova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cordova blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Cordova working aggressively here.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Cordova leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Cordova avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Cordova avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Cordova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cordova blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like German Cordova has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Cordova.
Cordova dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Stefanovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on German Cordova's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Cordova scores with a body shot.
Cordova misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stefanovic is looking to counter the offense by Cordova and move into the clinch.
Stefanovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cordova can do to turn this around?
Cordova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefanovic manages to avoid it.
Stefanovic moves out of range as Cordova strikes.
Stefanovic misses with a left hand
and Cordova counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cordova looks to land a combination. Stefanovic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordova closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stefanovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Cordova closes the distance and pushes Stefanovic back into the cage.#T1#
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Cordova takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Cordova blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
Cordova avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
Cordova blocks an elbow strike.
Cordova lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cordova lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Alex Stefanovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Cordova scores with a hook to the body.
Cordova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Cordova's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cordova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cordova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefanovic's elbow. #T3#
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cordova working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cordova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#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.
Stefanovic lands a damaging elbow.
Stefanovic blocks a body shot from Cordova.
Cordova misses with a hook from the clinch.
German Cordova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cordova misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cordova's brow.
Cordova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
German Cordova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stefanovic 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Stefanovic!
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 8
Date: Nov 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Cordova is looking to clinch but Murhaa is avoiding it.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cordova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murhaa. Murhaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Cordova's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murhaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cordova scrambles back to his feet.
Murhaa misses with a left hand
and Cordova counters with a right hand to the body.
Murhaa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cordova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
Cordova's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cordova's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cordova throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Murhaa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cordova counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murhaa thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordova loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cordova makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Cordova's head but Cordova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cordova unleashes a big counter combination but Murhaa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cordova misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Murhaa instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Murhaa to work.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Murhaa just leaning against Cordova, taking a breather.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Cordova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cordova.
Murhaa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2#
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Cordova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa has Cordova pushed against the cage.
Cordova misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Cordova controls the action.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cordova.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cordova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cordova backwards. #T3#
Murhaa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Cordova controls the action.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Cordova blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Murhaa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cordova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Cordova controls his hands.
Cordova misses with a punch on the inside.
Cordova struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Cordova is trying to force a seperation but Murhaa has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa digs a right hand underneath Cordova's ribcage. Cordova let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cordova scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murhaa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Murhaa tries to clinch up
and Cordova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Cordova moves into the clinch.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Cordova.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa is stalling here.
#T1#
Cordova lands with a short shot to the head.
Cordova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cordova misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cordova prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Cordova avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Cordova controls the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cordova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa pushes Cordova back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Murhaa.
Murhaa effectively controlling the action here.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Cordova.
Murhaa effectively controlling the action here.
Cordova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Cordova blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Cordova struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
#T3#
Cordova lands with a short shot to the head.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Ispa Murhaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa slowing the pace effectively.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
Cordova blocking some punches.
Murhaa leaning against his opponent.
Murhaa lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa.
Cordova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cordova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Cordova controls the action.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Cordova.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Cordova controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cordova blocking some punches.
Murhaa 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.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murhaa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cordova slips under a jab.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cordova.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Cordova saw that one coming.
Murhaa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cordova counters with a straight right hand.
Cordova lands a nice shot to the body.
Cordova lands a nice looking body shot.
Murhaa slips a jab and a cross from Cordova.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cordova can do to turn this around?
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Cordova.
Cordova throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murhaa on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa misses with a right hand
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cordova.
Murhaa clobbers Cordova with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cordova swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Cordova's head but Cordova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Cordova. Those never looked like landing.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cordova's head backwards.
German Cordova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cordova lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murhaa at a distance.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Cordova is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murhaa rather than just go for the knockout.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cordova.
Cordova keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murhaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cordova's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murhaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cordova scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Murhaa moves into range and clinches up with Cordova.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Cordova misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cordova.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cordova working aggressively here.
Cordova lands a nice shot to the body.
Cordova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Cordova on the inside.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cordova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cordova lands a hook that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards. #T3#
Cordova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cordova takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Cordova as the two fighters clinch.
Cordova blocking some punches.
A short right from Cordova on the inside.
A short right from Cordova on the inside.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Cordova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cordova.
Cordova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the side of Cordova's head.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Murhaa controlling the action here for a moment.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Cordova has had enough of the clinch but Murhaa keeps him there for the moment.
Murhaa stalling the fight.
German Cordova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee is keeping an eye on Murhaa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murhaa gets through Cordova's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Cordova controls his hands.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cordova's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Cordova.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to German Cordova.
I think Murhaa 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhaa!
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Event:
IFC XX
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Tower misses.
It seemed like Cordova was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tower.
A combination from Cordova does no damage.
Cordova throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Cordova has managed to clinch.
Tower misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cordova.
Tower is trying to pull guard but Cordova has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cordova lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tower blocks an uppercut.
Tower is trying to force a seperation but Cordova has the dominant position.#T1#
Cordova misses with a punch on the inside.
Tower lands a left hand.
#TD#
Tower successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Tower is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cordova defends well.
Tower definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Tower is looking to cinch up a triangle. Cordova throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tower's body to avoid the submission. Tower has instead reached around Cordova's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tower arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
IFC XIV
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Bandichoo misses.
Bandichoo throws a combination that misses
and Cordova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Bandichoo. Those never looked like landing.
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cordova fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bandichoo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cordova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandichoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cordova looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandichoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bandichoo scores with a head kick.
Bandichoo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bandichoo throws a body kick that misses
and Cordova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandichoo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandichoo throws a wild body kick that Cordova sees coming a mile off.
Cordova avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cordova keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bandichoo lands with a nice combination. Cordova backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Cordova moves into the clinch.
Cordova throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandichoos head. #T1#
Cordova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bandichoo blocks a body shot from Cordova.
Cordova digs a right hand underneath Bandichoo's ribcage. Bandichoo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cordova tries to throw a body punch but Bandichoo avoids it by throwing Cordova back against the cage.
Cordova digs a right hand underneath Bandichoo's ribcage. Bandichoo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bandichoo is looking to control Cordova's arms but Cordova gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bandichoo has his back to the cage.
Cordova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cordova scores with a shot to the side of Bandichoo's head.
Bandichoo looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cordova.
Still in the clinch, Cordova scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Cordova as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
A short right from Cordova on the inside.
Cordova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bandichoo wants to get back to striking at distance but Cordova won't allow it.
Cordova scores with a hook to the body.
Cordova lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cordova.
Cordova misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cordova.
Cordova lands a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bandichoo has had enough of the clinch but Cordova keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Cordova - that landed with a thud.
Cordova is working Bandichoo over against the cage.#T3#
Cordova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cordova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cordova lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bandichoo backwards.
Cordova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cordova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cordova lands a nice shot to the body.
Cordova tries to throw a body punch but Bandichoo avoids it by throwing Cordova back against the cage.
Cordova scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cordova is working Bandichoo over against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bandichoo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Cordova on the inside.
Cordova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bandichoo's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Cordova.
#T4#
Cordova lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Cordova.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short left from Cordova.
Cordova has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bandichoo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cordova can turn it around.
Bandichoo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cordova lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cordova throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandichoos head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cordova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bandichoo.
Cordova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Cordova.
Cordova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cordova tries to work over Bandichoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
German Cordova dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bandichoo trying to control the position but instead, Cordova has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bandichoo into the cage.
Cordova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cordova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bandichoo tries to stall but Cordova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cordova tries to throw a body punch but Bandichoo avoids it by throwing Cordova back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cordova lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bandichoo backwards.
Cordova tries a body shot but Bandichoo blocks it.
Cordova tries to throw a body punch but Bandichoo avoids it by throwing Cordova back against the cage.
Cordova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Cordova.
Cordova digs a right hand into Bandichoo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bandichoo's gas tank.
Cordova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cordova.
Cordova lands a shot to the body.
Bandichoo looking to slow down the pace here.
Cordova cracks Bandichoo with a nice body shot.
A short left from Cordova.
A right handed body shot lands from Cordova.
Cordova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bandichoo.
A right handed body shot lands from Cordova.
Cordova lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Cordova works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cordova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cordova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cordova stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cordova pushes Bandichoo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cordova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cordova lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cordova lands with a left to the head.
Cordova is leaning against Bandichoo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Cordova.
A right hand to the body from Cordova.
A right hook to the body lands for Cordova.
#T3#
Bandichoo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cordova lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bandichoo blocks a body shot from Cordova.
Cordova lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bandichoo or not.
Bandichoo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Cordova.
Bandichoo tries to break the clinch but Cordova is controlling the position.
Cordova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bandichoo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cordova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cordova.
#T4#
Cordova works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cordova scores with a shoulder strike.
Cordova lands a shot to the body.
Bandichoo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cordova.
Cordova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cordova lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bandichoo or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cordova.
Cordova is working Bandichoo over against the cage.
Cordova lands with a light punch inside.
Cordova struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandichoo controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cordova misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
German Cordova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cordova avoids the body shot from Bandichoo.
Taz Bandichoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cordova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandichoo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cordova avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cordova swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cordova stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo scoring well with a low kick there.
Cordova swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bandichoo swinging wildly here.
Bandichoo swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordova comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cordova connects with a nice looking jab.
Taz Bandichoo is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cordova takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Bandichoo drops his hands momentarily and Cordova takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Cordova clinches up with Bandichoo and pushes him back against the cage.
Cordova tries to work over Bandichoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Cordova.
Cordova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Cordova.
Cordova lands a right hand.
Cordova scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cordova lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cordova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bandichoo's elbow.
Cordova scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Cordova.
Cordova works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taz Bandichoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cordova lands a body shot.
Bandichoo is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Cordova.
Cordova pushes Bandichoo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Cordova - that landed with a thud.
Cordova is working Bandichoo over against the cage.
Cordova lands with a left to the head.
Bandichoo prevents a body shot from Cordova.
Bandichoo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cordova scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Cordova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bandichoo has had enough of the clinch but Cordova keeps him there for the moment.
Cordova can't find room to land a body shot as Bandichoo controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Cordova as the two fighters clinch.
Cordova lands an uppercut.
Cordova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cordova cracks Bandichoo with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Cordova.
Cordova lands with a left to the head.
Cordova stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Cordova.
Cordova scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Cordova.
#T4#
Cordova lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Cordova as the two fighters clinch.
Cordova lands a hook that snaps the head of Bandichoo backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cordova.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cordova presses Bandichoo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cordova lands a left hand.
Cordova presses Bandichoo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cordova lands with a left to the head.
Bandichoo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cordova scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Cordova.
Cordova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cordova creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bandichoo misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
German Cordova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cordova winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... German Cordova!
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 1
Date: Jun 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Kowalski lands with a cross.
Cordova moves away from the strike by Kowalski.
Kowalski swings for the body but Cordova moves out of range.
Cordova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalski.
Cordova slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kowalski just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalski looks to score with a jab to the body but Cordova is just out of range.
Cordova wants to counter the offense by Kowalski and move into the clinch position.
Cordova lands a slapping body shot.
Cordova shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kowalski eats them both and turns towards Cordova to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kowalski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Kowalski clinches up with Cordova and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cordova can't break the clinch.
Kowalski lands a body punch.
Kowalski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kowalski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cordova tries to throw a body punch but Kowalski avoids it by throwing Cordova back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cordova tries to work over Kowalski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalski scores with a shot to the side of Cordova's head.
Cordova wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Kowalski.
Kowalski lands a left hand.
Kowalski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kowalski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalski lands a hook that snaps the head of Cordova backwards.
A body shot lands from Kowalski.
Kowalski lands a hook that snaps the head of Cordova backwards.
Kowalski pushes Cordova back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kowalski pushes Cordova back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cordova backwards.
A right hand to the body from Kowalski.
Kowalski lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Cordova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalski lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalski.
Kowalski lands with a left to the head.
Kowalski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cordova wants to break free but Kowalski has control.
Kowalski lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kowalski. #ROC#
Cordova is rocked!
Kowalski lands with a short shot to the head.
Cordova is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalski finish him?
Kowalski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kowalski lands an uppercut.
Kowalski is working Cordova over against the cage.
Kowalski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cordova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalski creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cordova's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cordova drops to his knees and Kowalski pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaroslaw Ferdynand Kowalski!
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