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Event:
SUF 18: Whelan vs Lune
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Dracul misses with a straight left.
Kramer feinted with a counter takedown.
Dracul looks to land a right hand but Kramer moved out of range.
Kramer shoots in looking for a takedown but Dracul manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kramer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kramer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dracul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kramer moves away.
Dracul takes a swing at Kramer's ribcage but misses.
Dracul misses with a hook
#TD#
and Kramer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dracul!
Dracul is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Kramer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kramer has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dracul!
Kramer landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Kramer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kramer landing strikes from the mount.#SUB#
Kramer has control of Dracul's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dracul regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T1##SUB#
Kramer has hold of Dracul's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dracul manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Kramer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kramer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB#
Kramer looking for a guillotine from mount but Dracul is having none of it.
Kramer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T2#
Kramer with shots to the head and body - Dracul looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kramer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB#
Kramer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dracul can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Kramer has hold of Dracul's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dracul manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Kramer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dracul turns into him and now he's in Kramer's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kramer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Kramer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Kramer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dracul passes into side control.
Dracul wants to stand but Kramer is controlling his arm.
Kramer is looking for a sweep.
Kramer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dracul's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Kramer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kramer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Kramer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Kramer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kramer looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dracul passes into side control!
Kramer is looking to reverse the position.
Dracul blocks the strikes from Kramer.
Kramer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Kramer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kramer moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Kramer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dracul misses the shot to the body.
Dracul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kramer attempts a counter takedown but Dracul avoids it well and moves away.
Kramer slips a jab from Dracul.
Kramer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dracul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kramer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dracul. Dracul obviously looking to wear him down.
Vlad Dracul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Dracul.
Dracul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kramer.
Kramer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dracul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dracul pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Kramer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dracul.
Kramer moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Kramer.
Kramer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dracul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Kramer does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Dracul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vlad Dracul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kramer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kramer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kramer moves out of range of the strikes.
Kramer tries to counter with a takedown but Dracul is quick to defend against it.
Dracul looks to throw the jab but Kramer is out of range. #T2#
Dracul throws a lazy right hand but Kramer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kramer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Kramer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kramer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dracul throws a shot from downtown. Kramer moves away and avoids it.
Kramer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kramer ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kramer is defended easily by Dracul.
A slow jab from Dracul misses its intended target.
Kramer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dracul.
Kramer attempts a counter takedown but Dracul avoids it well and moves away.
Kramer slips a jab from Dracul.
Kramer tries to counter with a takedown but Dracul is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Kramer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dracul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kramer scrambles back to his feet.
Dracul misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Dracul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dracul looks to land a left hand but Kramer moved out of range nicely.
Kramer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by Kramer.
Dracul throws a jab but it's blocked by Kramer.
Kramer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dracul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kramer moves away.
Dracul throws a hook to the side of Kramer's head but Kramer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Kramer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vlad Dracul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Dracul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kramer feinted with a counter takedown.
Dracul missing with a left hand there. Kramer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Dracul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jon Kramer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kramer.
Dracul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Jon Kramer has been cut.
Dracul just misses with a punch to the body.
Dracul scores with a nice strike.
Dracul throws a looping overhand right but Kramer ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kramer blocks a jab.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kramer.
Kramer is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC2#Kramer is rocked!
Dracul connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Kramer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dracul fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Dracul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Kramer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kramer throws a wild hook but Dracul just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Kramer gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the ropes! The referee jumps in - Dracul raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Dracul!
Vlad Dracul gave a mention to Mythical Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SUF 16: New Years Revolution
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Zuev slips a straight right by Dracul.
Dracul throws out a loose jab but Zuev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dracul lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by Dracul. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Zuev has Dracul up against the ropes in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dracul has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dracul is trying to push Zuev away but Zuev has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Zuev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zuev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zuev tries to clinch but Dracul moves out of range.
Dracul is looking to counter the offense by Zuev and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul throws a right hand that Zuev ducks under and follows up with a left that Zuev also avoids with ease.
Zuev throws a sloppy head kick
and Zuev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zuev ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
Dracul has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Zuev moves out of range of the strikes.
Zuev takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Dracul throws a shot from downtown. Zuev moves away and avoids it.
Zuev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zuev.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zuev.
Dracul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zuev scores with a jab. Dracul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zuev throws a shot from downtown. Dracul moves away and avoids it.
Dracul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zuev cracks Dracul with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dracul throws a body shot but no joy.
Zuev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dracul misses with a jab to the body
enabling Zuev to counter with a crisp jab.
Dracul gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dracul takes a swing at Zuev's ribcage but misses.
Dracul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuev was well out of range. Poor timing from Dracul.
Zuev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zuev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dracul.
Zuev works over Dracul's head and body with a nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zuev.#T2#
Dracul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dracul throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Dracul misses.
Zuev tries to counter with a clinch but Dracul shakes him off and moves away.
Dracul misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zuev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dracul throws a jab but it's blocked by Zuev.
A little jabbing left from Zuev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Dracul misses.
Zuev looks for the body kick but Dracul saw that one coming.
Dracul was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dracul swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Zuev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zuev.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zuev lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Vlad Dracul has been cut.
Dracul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zuev prevents Dracul from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Dracul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zuev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dracul.#T3#
Zuev connects with a crisp jab.
Dracul loads up on a big right hand but Zuev slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Zuev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dracul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dracul scores with a nice head shot.
Dracul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zuev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dracul.
A swing and a miss from Dracul.
Dracul looks to land a right hand but Zuev moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zuev.
Dracul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Zuev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuev.
A jab from Dracul misses.
A slow jab from Dracul misses its intended target.
Dracul scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
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!
Zuev lands a jab to Dracul's midsection.
Zuev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dracul defending well as Zuev loads up on a big left hand.
Dracul misses the jab.
Zuev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dracul in his tracks.
Zuev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Zuev finds it's way through Dracul's defenses.
Dracul takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Zuev darts in and clinches Dracul up against the ropes.
Dracul wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dracul working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuev lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Dracul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zuev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dracul looks to land a right hand but Zuev moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Zuev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Dracul's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dracul throws a big shot that misses.
Zuev thows a body kick. Dracul tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zuev avoids the body shot from Dracul.
Zuev misses with an uppercut. Dracul saw that one coming.
Zuev throws a hook but Dracul blocks it.
Dracul takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zuev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dracul throws a hook to the side of Zuev's head but Zuev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zuev lands with a slapping head kick.
A cross from Zuev lands.
Dracul throws a lazy right hand but Zuev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dracul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zuev circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Zuev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zuev tries to clinch but Dracul moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Dracul misses its target.
A lazy left from Zuev finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dracul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zuev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dracul misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Zuev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dracul throws out the jab.
Zuev wants to counter the offense by Dracul and move into the clinch position.
Zuev scores with a jab to the head.
Zuev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dracul takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Dracul misses.
Zuev moves out of range as Dracul strikes.
Zuev slips a straight right by Dracul.
Zuev misses with a straight left.
Dracul scores with a hook to the body. Zuev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zuev throws a head kick but Dracul moves out of range.
Dracul misses with a double jab.
Despite the aggression on Zuev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dracul scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vlad Dracul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dracul has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dracul misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dracul takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zuev avoids the body shot from Dracul.
#T2#
Dracul on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zuev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zuev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dracul blocks a head kick by Zuev.
It looked like Dracul wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zuev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dracul's head.
Zuev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dracul counters with a stiff right hand.
Dracul takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dracul scores with a hook.
Dracul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Dracul.
A head kick misses from Zuev.
Dracul throwing a counter right hand but Zuev manages to avoid it.
Zuev throws a big shot that misses.
Zuev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zuev.#T3#
Zuev lands a jab to the head.
Zuev lands with a hook. Dracul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dracul slips a jab from Zuev.
Zuev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dracul manages to avoid it.
Zuev scores with a body shot.
Dracul throws a body punch but Zuev moves out of range.
Dracul throws a poor cross that misses
and Zuev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dracul lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zuev scores with a jab to the body.
Dracul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuev was well out of range. Poor timing from Dracul.
Zuev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dracul scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Zuev finds it's way through Dracul's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dracul looks to land a left hand but Zuev moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuev.
Dracul misses with a right hand
and Zuev counters with a nice body shot.
Zuev looks for the body kick but Dracul saw that one coming.
Dracul lands an overhand right.
Nice cross by Dracul.
Zuev lands with a slapping head kick.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zuev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Zuev scores with a four punch combination!
Dracul looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zuev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuev slips a jab and a cross from Dracul.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dracul takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dracul takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zuev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dracul throws a sloppy body shot
and Zuev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dracul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zuev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Zuev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vlad Dracul's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Dracul misses.
Zuev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zuev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dracul moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab by Zuev.
Zuev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zuev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dracul cracks Zuev with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Zuev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dracul misses with a left hand
letting Zuev counter with a right hand.
Dracul gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zuev throws a lazy right hand but Dracul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zuev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dracul misses with an uppercut. Zuev saw that one coming.
Zuev thuds his right hand into Dracul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dracul will feel that in the morning.
Zuev lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Dracul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zuev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zuev scores with a head kick. Dracul tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#Dracul is rocked!
Dracul will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dracul misses the shot to the body.
Oh Dracul is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the body from Dracul misses
enabling Zuev to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Dracul misses
and Zuev counters with a nice uppercut.
Dracul walks into a jab.
Aleksandr Zuev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zuev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dracul misses with a hook.
Zuev throws out a counter right but Dracul avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Zuev finds it's way through Dracul's defenses.
Dracul seems to have got his legs back now.
Dracul throws a right hand that Zuev ducks under and follows up with a left that Zuev also avoids with ease.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zuev works the jab nicely.
Zuev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Dracul misses the target.
Zuev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zuev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zuev scores with a jab. Dracul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dracul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zuev.
Zuev unleashes a big counter combination but Dracul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dracul misses with a hook.
Zuev scores with a head kick. Dracul tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zuev cracks Dracul with a good jab.
Dracul throws a hook but Zuev blocks it.
Zuev throws a shot to the body.
Zuev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Zuev finds it's way through Dracul's defenses. #T3#
Dracul just misses with a punch to the body.
Dracul has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zuev finds it's way round the side to connect with Dracul's head.
Zuev connects with a single shot there.
Zuev tries to clinch but Dracul moves out of range.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuev.
Dracul misses with an uppercut.
Zuev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dracul under the eye.
Vlad Dracul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dracul misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Zuev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zuev.
Zuev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zuev leaning against his opponent.
Dracul wants to break free but Zuev has control.
Dracul blocking some punches.
#BC#
Dracul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Dracul misses the jab.
Zuev lands with an overhand left.
Zuev staying out of range there.
Zuev ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
Zuev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuev moves out of range as Dracul strikes.
A jab lands there for Zuev.
Zuev tries a head kick but it misses.
Dracul throwing a counter right hand but Zuev manages to avoid it.
Zuev tries to close the distance and clinch but Dracul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dracul misses with a hook
and Zuev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zuev lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Zuev instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dracul lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Dracul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dracul swings widly with a right hand
enabling Zuev to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Zuev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zuev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Zuev!
Aleksandr Zuev was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SUF 14: IsMore vs Laake
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Dracul throws the kick towards the body but Virinen avoids it.
Dracul on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Virinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dracul lands a glancing blow to the side of Virinen's head.
Virinen ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
A slapping leg kick lands for Virinen.
Virinen staying out of range there.
Dracul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dracul.
Dracul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dracul is looking to land body kicks.
Dracul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dracul on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dracul has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Dracul lands a nice shot that snaps Virinen's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dracul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Virinen.
A lazy left from Virinen finds it's target.
Dracul has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Virinen.#CL2#
Virinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dracul, pushing him back against the ropes.#T1#
Virinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Virinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Virinen working aggressively here.
Dracul is looking to break free of the clinch but Virinen has double underhooks.
Virinen lands a body shot.
Virinen lands a shoulder strike.
Dracul has had enough of the clinch but Virinen keeps him there for the moment.
Dracul can't break the clinch.
Virinen lands a body punch.
Virinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virinen.
Virinen keeps control of Dracul as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Dracul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Virinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Virinen slips a straight right by Dracul.
Virinen lands a slapping body shot.
Dracul takes a swing at Virinen's ribcage but misses.
Virinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A solid leg kick lands there for Virinen.
Virinen throws a hook but Dracul avoids it easily.
Virinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dracul in his tracks. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dracul lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dracul.#CUT#It looks like Lasse Virinen has been cut.
Dracul takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dracul lands a glancing blow to the side of Virinen's head.
Virinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Dracul misses.
Dracul on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Virinen lands a nice shot that snaps Dracul's head back.
Virinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dracul misses with an uppercut
and Virinen counters with a thumping low kick.
Virinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Virinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dracul on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Virinen throws a good cross that connects.
Virinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dracul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dracul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Virinen.
The fighters circling - Dracul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Virinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dracul had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Dracul has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dracul there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Virinen clinches with his opponent.
Dracul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dracul tries to break free but Virinen pushes him back against the ropes.
Dracul working hard to break the clinch.
Virinen has a couple of punches blocked by Dracul.
#BC#
Dracul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Virinen connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2#
Virinen closes the distance and clinches.
Virinen prevents Dracul from breaking the clinch.
Virinen keeps control of Dracul as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Virinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dracul wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Dracul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Virinen tests Dracul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Virinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Virinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dracul has time to react.
Virinen throws a lazy right hand but Dracul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virinen scores with a body shot.
#T4#
Virinen moves away from the strike by Dracul.
Dracul ducks right into an uppercut from Virinen.
Virinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dracul has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Virinen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Virinen duly obliges.
Dracul throws a big shot that misses.
Virinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Virinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Draculs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dracul is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dracul throws a jab but it's blocked by Virinen.
Dracul on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Virinen cracks Dracul with an open hand slap.
Virinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dracul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dracul fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Virinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dracul checks a low kick from Virinen.
Virinen lands the left hand.
Dracul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Virinen.
Dracul throws out a loose jab but Virinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Virinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lasse Virinen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dracul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Virinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Virinen throws a hook but Dracul blocks it.
Virinen looks to land a left hand but Dracul moved out of range nicely.
Dracul misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Virinen.
Virinen catches Dracul with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Virinen instigates a clinch.
Virinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Virinen gets through Dracul's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Virinen tries to throw a body punch but Dracul avoids it by throwing Virinen back against the ropes.
Dracul wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Virinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Dracul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Virinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dracul attempts a counter takedown but Virinen avoids it well and moves away.
Virinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dracul moves away.
Virinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dracul throws a body punch but Virinen moves out of range.
Virinen tries to counter with a clinch but Dracul shakes him off and moves away.
Dracul takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T1#
Dracul jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dracul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Virinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Virinen throws a hook but Dracul blocks it.
Virinen slips a jab from Dracul.
Virinen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dracul eats them both and turns towards Virinen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Virinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dracul swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Virinen punishes Dracul's body with a nice straight punch.
Dracul misses with an uppercut
and Virinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Virinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dracul sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Virinen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virinen moves out of range as Dracul strikes.
Virinen tests Dracul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dracul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Virinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Virinen lands a leg kick that knocks Dracul off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Virinen instigates a clinch. #T2#
Virinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Dracul manages to break the clinch.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virinen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Virinen scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Virinen.
Virinen throws a shot from downtown. Dracul moves away and avoids it.
Virinen slips under a jab.
Virinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Virinen lands a leg kick that knocks Dracul off balance momentarily.
Virinen is looking to clinch but Dracul is avoiding it.
Virinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Virinen works the jab nicely.
Virinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Dracul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dracul lands a nice looking body shot.
Virinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Virinen lands with a shot to the body.
Dracul throws an off balance right hand
and Virinen counters with a nice leg kick.
Lasse Virinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Virinen scores with a jab.
Dracul misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Virinen gets a clinch.
Virinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Virinen has Dracul pressed against the ropes, preventing Dracul from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Virinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dracul's efforts to push away.#BC#
Dracul breaks the clinch.
Dracul misses with a hook. Virinen ducked under it nicely.
Virinen tries to clinch but Dracul moves out of range.
Virinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dracul.
Virinen thumps Dracul with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Virinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Virinen throws the left hand but Dracul avoids the punch easily.
Dracul wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Donk. Virinen catches Dracul right on the button with a cross.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dracul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Virinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Virinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Virinen lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Virinen rushes Dracul and presses him up against the ropes.
Virinen lands a left hand.
Virinen misses with the head strike.
Dracul wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Virinen working aggressively here.
Virinen lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virinen. #BC#
Dracul breaks from the clinch.
Virinen lands the left hand.
Dracul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Virinen counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dracul gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Virinen drives through and clinches with Dracul against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virinen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Virinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lasse Virinen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Virinen lunges at Dracul with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dracul's hand.
Dracul scoring well with a low kick there.
Virinen throws a low kick but Dracul avoids it.
Dracul misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Virinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dracul doesn't seem phased though.
Virinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Virinen dips to his left and cracks Dracul with an uppercut!
Dracul lands a nice shot to the body.
Dracul checks a low kick from Virinen.
Dracul lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Virinen with a nice cross.
A low kick lands for Virinen.
Dracul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Virinen moves away.
Dracul takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dracul looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Virinen.
#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Virinen.
Donk. Dracul catches Virinen right on the button with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Dracul.
Virinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dracul gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Virinen.
Virinen walks into a jab.
Dracul moves away from the strike by Virinen.
Virinen slips a jab from Dracul.
Virinen misses with a looping left.
Dracul throwing a counter right hand but Virinen manages to avoid it.
Virinen works the jab nicely.
Virinen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dracul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dracul.
Virinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Virinen throws a hook to the side of Dracul's head but Dracul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Virinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dracul takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lasse Virinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Virinen tries to clinch there but Dracul circles away.
That kick from Virinen tenderised Dracul's leg. Dracul is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dracul looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Virinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Dracul misses the target.
Virinen works the jab nicely.
A left and a right from Virinen both land. Nice combination.
Dracul slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Dracul.
Virinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Virinen pushes Dracul up against the ropes in a clinch.
Virinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dracul's efforts to push away.
Dracul wants to get back to striking at distance but Virinen won't allow it.
Dracul is trying to break the clinch but Virinen is controlling him.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Dracul's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Virinen has Dracul pressed against the ropes, preventing Dracul from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Virinen lands a right hand.
Dracul takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Dracul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vlad Dracul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dracul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Virinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Virinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dracul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Virinen on the side of the head.
Dracul misses with a body shot
and Virinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Virinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Virinen looks to land a right hand but Dracul moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dracul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Virinen connects with the punch.#T4#
Virinen catches Dracul with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Virinen.
A punch lands to the side of Virinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dracul connects with the punch.
Dracul cracks Virinen with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Virinen falls to his knees and Dracul doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Dracul!
After the big win, Vlad Dracul made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mythical Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SUF 10: Laake vs Leighton
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Virinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Virinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dracul misses with an uppercut
and Virinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Virinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Virinen lands with a good body shot.
Dracul has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Virinen scores with a nice right hand.
Dracul throws a shot from downtown. Virinen moves away and avoids it.
Dracul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Virinen.#CL#
Virinen clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Dracul breaks the clinch.
That kick from Virinen tenderised Dracul's leg. Dracul is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virinen.
Virinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virinen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Donk. Virinen catches Dracul right on the button with a cross.
Dracul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Virinen.
Dracul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Virinen manages to avoid it.
Virinen is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Virinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Virinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Dracul throws out a loose jab but Virinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dracul throws a leg kick that is checked
and Virinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Dracul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Dracul backs away, Virinen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dracul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dracul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Virinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab lands there for Dracul.
Dracul looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dracul misses with a hook to the body
and Virinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dracul throws a body punch but Virinen moves out of range.
Virinen lands a slapping body shot.
Dracul misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virinen ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
A slapping body kick lands there for Virinen.
Dracul misses with the combination.
#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Virinen.
Dracul ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A low kick from Dracul misses
and Virinen counters with a low kick, right behind Dracul 's knee.
Dracul throws a poor cross that misses
and Virinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dracul throws a jab but it's blocked by Virinen.
Virinen throws a series of strikes that have Dracul backpedaling.
Dracul turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Virinen staying out of range there.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virinen.
Dracul moves out of range of the body kick.
Virinen blocks a jab.
Dracul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dracul takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Virinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Dracul throws a body punch but Virinen moves out of range.
Dracul takes a swing at Virinen's ribcage but misses.
Dracul connects with a crisp jab.
Dracul scores with a nice strike.
A slapping leg kick lands for Virinen.
Dracul takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dracul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Virinen's head coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dracul throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Virinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dracul's knee momentarily.
Virinen throws a series of punches but Dracul avoids them all with ease.
Dracul throws a looping overhand right but Virinen ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Dracul misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Dracul scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Virinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dracul.
Virinen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dracul just manages to avoid it.
Virinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dracul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Dracul takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dracul lands a nice hook to Virinen's body. Virinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Virinen tests Dracul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dracul misses with a looping left.
Virinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Virinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Virinen sizes up Dracul with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dracul misses with a lunging right hand
and Virinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Virinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dracul. That did some damage!
Dracul connects with a jab.
Dracul bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Virinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dracul.
Dracul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Virinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dracul just misses with a punch to the body.
Dracul's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dracul misses with a right hand
and Virinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Virinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Virinen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dracul looks to land a left hand but Virinen moved out of range nicely.
Dracul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lasse Virinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Dracul.
Dracul throws an overhand right that lands on Virinen's shoulder, as Virinen tries to avoid the shot.
Virinen lands a jab.
Dracul throws a lazy uppercut
and Virinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Virinen throws out a loose jab but Dracul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virinen catches Dracul with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dracul misses with an uppercut.
Virinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dracul throws a leg kick but Virinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dracul.
Dracul is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Virinen moves away from the strike by Dracul.
Virinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dracul can do to turn this around?
Dracul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dracul drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Dracul misses with a hook
and Virinen counters with a straight right hand.
Virinen scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Virinen finds it's way through Dracul's defenses.
Virinen lands with a good body shot.
Dracul throws a hook but Virinen blocks it.
Virinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dracul at a distance.
Donk. Dracul catches Virinen right on the button with a cross.
Dracul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Virinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Virinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Draculs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dracul has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Virinen digs a good body shot into Dracul's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dracul stuns Virinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Virinen clinches.
Dracul working hard to break the clinch.
Virinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dracul is trying to force a seperation but Virinen has the dominant position.#T2#
Dracul tries to break the clinch but Virinen is controlling the position. #BC2#
Dracul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dracul throws a series of punches but Virinen avoids them all with ease.
Dracul swings away with a body shot that misses
and Virinen counters with a leg kick.
Dracul is breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Virinen.
Dracul takes one on the button.
Virinen scores with a body shot.
Virinen blocks a jab.
Dracul shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dracul stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Virinen.
Virinen connects with a body shot that sends Dracul's belly button to the back.
Dracul lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dracul gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Virinen.
Virinen misses with a wild combination.
Virinen digs a good body shot into Dracul's ribs.#T3#
Dracul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Virinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice shot lands for Virinen.
Virinen lands with a straight right. Dracul didn't see that one coming.
Virinen moves away from the strike by Dracul.
Virinen is looking to counter punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Virinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Virinen connects with a leg kick.
Virinen with a jab.
Dracul smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dracul throws a poor cross that misses
and Virinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Decent striking displayed by Dracul there.
Jab, jab by Dracul - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dracul tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Virinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Virinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Virinen scores with a jab. Dracul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dracul fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Virinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dracul throws a poor cross that misses
and Virinen counters with a body kick that stops Dracul in his tracks momentarily.
Dracul takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dracul missing with a left hand there. Virinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Virinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dracul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Virinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Dracul gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Virinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dracul has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Virinen.
Jab by Virinen.#CL#
Virinen closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Virinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Virinen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Virinen cracks a nice hook into Dracul's ribs.
Virinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Virinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Virinen misses with a body shot.
Dracul misses with a low kick as Virinen jumps back.#CL#
Virinen clinches with his opponent.
Dracul has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Virinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dracul backwards.
Virinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Dracul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virinen pushes Dracul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dracul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virinen scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Dracul breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Virinen takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dracul blocks an uppercut.
Virinen misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Virinen lands a shoulder strike.
Dracul looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dracul tries to break free but Virinen pushes him back against the cage.
Virinen prevents Dracul from breaking the clinch.
Virinen throws a head punch that misses.
Dracul is trying to break the clinch but Virinen has him pressed against the cage.
Virinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Dracul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Virinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Dracul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dracul walks into a stiff left hand from Virinen.
Virinen cracks Dracul with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dracul looks to land a left hand but Virinen moved out of range nicely.
Virinen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Virinen throws a leg kick which misses Dracul's front leg but catches the back leg as Dracul tries to avoid it.
Virinen throws a right hand that Dracul ducks under and follows up with a left that Dracul also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Virinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Virinen with a nice cross.
Dracul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lasse Virinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Virinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dracul.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virinen connects with a solid leg kick.
A left lands for Dracul.
Virinen connects with a right hand. Dracul shakes it off.
Virinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Virinen.
Virinen punishes Dracul's body with a nice straight punch.
Dracul gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Virinen.#CL#
Virinen has managed to clinch.
Dracul wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dracul tries to break the clinch but Virinen is controlling the position.
Dracul tries to break free but Virinen pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Dracul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Virinen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Virinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Virinen is looking to slow Dracul down with leg kicks.
Dracul tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dracul has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Virinen.
Virinen avoids the body shot from Dracul.
Vlad Dracul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Virinen digs a good body shot into Dracul's ribs.
Dracul on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dracul takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dracul throws out a loose jab but Virinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Dracul.
Virinen catches Dracul with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot by Virinen.
Virinen scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Dracul swings widly with a right hand
and Virinen counters with a straight right hand.
Dracul throws a hook but Virinen avoids it easily.
Virinen slips a straight right by Dracul.
Virinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Virinen with the inside leg kick.
Virinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Virinen scores with a body shot.
Virinen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Virinen takes a swing at Dracul's ribcage but misses.
Dracul moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Virinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dracul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dracul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Virinen misses the target.
Dracul loads up on a big right hand but Virinen slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Virinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Virinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Virinen!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lasse Virinen thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
DC 99
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Antony misses with a low kick.
Dracul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dracul scores with the left hand. Antony knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Mark Antony has been cut.
Dracul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good exchange - Antony coming out on top.
Dracul connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Dracul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Antony appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dracul moves out of range as Antony throws a body kick.
Antony blocks a jab.
Antony is looking to counter punch.
Dracul misses with an uppercut
letting Antony counter with a right hand.
Dracul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dracul throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dracul jabs Antony right on the nose. Antony blinks but takes it well.
Dracul sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dracul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antony is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Antony tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dracul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dracul misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Antony misses the target.
Antony lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Dracul jabs at Antony's body.
Sloppy strikes from Antony. Those never looked like landing.
Dracul keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dracul throws a counter combo.
Antony misses with a straight left.
Dracul throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Antony gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Dracul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dracul has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dracul misses with the combination.
Dracul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dracul loads up on a big right hand but Antony slips the punch.#CL#
Antony has taken the fight to the clinch.
Antony misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dracul is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dracul takes a shot to the head.
Antony tries to throw a body punch but Dracul avoids it by throwing Antony back against the cage. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Antony prevents Dracul from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Dracul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dracul misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Dracul misses.
Dracul has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Antony.
Antony lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dracul throws a body shot but no joy.
Antony fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dracul lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#Mark Antony's cut is getting worse.
Dracul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dracul throws a right hand that misses
and Antony counters with a nice body shot.
Dracul looks winded!
Antony scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dracul in his tracks.
Antony lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dracul takes a step back to recover.
Antony thuds his right hand into Dracul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Antony throws a leg kick which misses Dracul's front leg but catches the back leg as Dracul tries to avoid it. #T3#
Dracul thows a leg kick but Antony checks it
and Antony cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dracul throws a lazy right hand but Antony sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Antony throws a combination. Dracul tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dracul throws a lazy uppercut
and Antony counters with a straight right hand.
Antony scores with a head kick. Dracul tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Antony looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Antony tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dracul is able to avoid easily.
Antony scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dracul in his tracks. #KD#
Antony cracks Dracul with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dracul looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Antony finish him?
#ROC#Dracul is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Antony drops Dracul with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dracul looks back up at him and smiles so Antony waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dracul is still on wobbly legs! Can Antony finish him?#KD#
Antony cracks Dracul with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dracul looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Antony finish him?
Antony looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Dracul misses.
Dracul seems to have recovered his senses.
Dracul throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Antony counters with a nice right hand that sends Dracul toppling to the canvas! Dracul scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Antony finish him?!
Antony throws an overhand right that drops Dracul like a sack of potatoes! Antony dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Antony!
Our winner, Mark Antony, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DC:90:Dux v McVicker
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Dracul looks to land a right hand but Bermalingo moved out of range.
Dracul avoids the body shot from Bermalingo.
Bermalingo jabs Dracul to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dracul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab from Bermalingo.
Dracul showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bermalingo.
Dracul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bermalingo.
Dracul lands with a hook. Bermalingo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bermalingo slips under a jab from Dracul.
Bermalingo misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Dracul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bermalingo throws a shot to the body.
Bermalingo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dracul throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dracul misses the body punch
and Bermalingo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bermalingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bermalingo punishes Dracul's body with a nice straight punch.
Bermalingo throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Bermalingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bermalingo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dracul.
Dracul just misses with a punch to the body.
Dracul throws a series of punches but Bermalingo moves out of range.
Dracul lands a nice shot that snaps Bermalingo's head back.
The fighters circling - Bermalingo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bermalingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dracul.
Dracul misses the jab.
Bermalingo tests Dracul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dracul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bermalingo moves away.
Bermalingo lands a lovely overhand right.
Dracul ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dracul listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dracul misses with a straight right.
Bermalingo digs a good body shot into Dracul's ribs.#T2#
Bermalingo lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bermalingo.
Dracul throws the left hand but Bermalingo avoids the punch easily.
Bermalingo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dracul throws out a loose jab but Bermalingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bermalingo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice shot lands for Bermalingo.
Bermalingo lands a jab-cross combination.
Bermalingo throws a series of punches but Dracul avoids them all with ease.
Bermalingo lands a jab-cross combination.
Dracul misses with a jab to the body
and Bermalingo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bermalingo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dracul throws out the jab.
Dracul throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Dracul misses
and Bermalingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Dracul takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Dracul takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bermalingo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dracul smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dracul looks to land a left hand but Bermalingo moved out of range nicely.
Bermalingo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dracul has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bermalingo finds it's way round the side to connect with Dracul's head.
Bermalingo throws out a powerful jab.
Bermalingo moves out of range of the strikes.
Dracul throws an off balance right hand
and Bermalingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dracul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bermalingo misses with a double jab.
Vlad Dracul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Dracul misses.
Bermalingo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bermalingo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bermalingo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bermalingo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dracul's head.
Bermalingo throws a combination. Dracul tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
Dracul misses the jab.
Bermalingo lands a right hook to the body.
Dracul misses with a straight left.
Dracul lands a really nice looking cross but Bermalingo seems unphased.
Bermalingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Dracul misses with a looping left.
Bermalingo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bermalingo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bermalingo with a hook.
Bermalingo misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dracul misses with a looping right.
Dracul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bermalingo just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Bermalingo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bermalingo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dracul throws a hook to the side of Bermalingo's head but Bermalingo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Bermalingo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dracul just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Dracul.
Dracul throws a looping overhand right but Bermalingo ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Bermalingo.
Bermalingo throws out a loose jab but Dracul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bermalingo scores with a jab to the body.
Bermalingo throws a hook but Dracul avoids it easily.
Bermalingo looks to land a right hand but Dracul moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bermalingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Dracul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bermalingo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bermalingo moves forwards but Dracul connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bermalingo throws a poor cross that misses
and Dracul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dracul ducks right into an uppercut from Bermalingo. #T1##KD#
Dracul drops Bermalingo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bermalingo looks back up at him and smiles so Dracul waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Bermalingo is rocked!
Bermalingo is holding his hands too far apart here. Dracul throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Bermalingo is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad Dracul!
After the big win, Vlad Dracul made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mythical Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
DC 84: Sik v Tenkula
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Dracul misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Dracul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skabetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Dracul connects with a body shot.
Dracul lands a nice looking body shot.
Dracul throws a series of punches but Skabetti moves out of range.
Vlad Dracul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Dracul.
Skabetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skabetti checks a low kick from Dracul.
Dracul has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skabetti finds it's way round the side to connect with Dracul's head.
Skabetti slips under a jab.
Dracul lands a body shot.
Dracul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Skabetti on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dracul jabs at Skabetti's body.
Dracul throws a jab but it's blocked by Skabetti. #T1#
Skabetti lands a body shot.
Dracul looks to land a left hand but Skabetti moved out of range nicely.
Dracul loads up on a big right hand but Skabetti slips the punch.
Dracul lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dracul misses with a straight right.
Skabetti throws a leg kick but Dracul checks it.
Dracul swings for the body but Skabetti moves out of range.
Dracul misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Skabetti misses the target.
Skabetti throws a leg kick but Dracul checks it.
Dracul throws a hook but Skabetti avoids it easily.
Dracul works the jab nicely.
Dracul cracks Skabetti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Dracul there.
Dracul throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Skabetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skabetti lands a head shot.
Dracul misses with a right hand
letting Skabetti counter with a right hand.
Dracul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skabetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Dracul looks to land a right hand but Skabetti moved out of range.
Dracul misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Skabetti counters with a straight right hand.
Dracul scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skabetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Dracul throws out a loose jab but Skabetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skabetti slips a straight right by Dracul.#T3#
A jab from Dracul misses.
Dracul misses with a body shot
and Skabetti counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dracul's knee momentarily.
Dracul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skabetti half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dracul stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skabetti.
Skabetti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dracul. That did some damage!
Skabetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dracul.
Skabetti throwing a counter right hand but Dracul manages to avoid it.
Dracul throws a poor cross that misses
and Skabetti counters with a left to the body.
Dracul misses the body punch
letting Skabetti counter with a right hand.
Dracul throws a right hand that misses
and Skabetti counters with an inside leg kick.
Dracul takes a swing at Skabetti's ribcage but misses.
Dracul throws a poor cross that misses
and Skabetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skabetti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dracul has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dracul throws a leg kick
and Skabetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Dracul misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Skabetti counters with a nice right hand that sends Dracul toppling to the canvas! Dracul scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Skabetti finish him?!#ROC#Dracul is rocked!
Dracul slips under a jab.
Dracul misses with a shot to the body
and Skabetti counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Skabetti lands a big right hand that sends Dracul crashing to the mat! Skabetti stays standing though and waves Dracul back to his feet!
Dracul is still on wobbly legs! Can Skabetti finish him?
Skabetti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#KD#
Skabetti lands a big uppercut and Dracul crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dracul looks OK. Skabetti waves Dracul back to his feet!
A telegraphed right hand from Dracul misses the target.
Dracul seems to have recovered his senses.
Skabetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dracul throws a poor cross that misses
and Skabetti counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dracul misses with a jab to the body
and Skabetti counters with a straight right hand.
Dracul throws a poor cross that misses
and Skabetti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dracul thinking.
Dracul lands with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Metbal Skabetti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dracul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skabetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dracul looks to land a right hand but Skabetti moved out of range.
Dracul lands a nice looking body shot.
Skabetti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dracul on the side of the head.
Dracul moves away from the strike by Skabetti.
Skabetti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut there from Skabetti.
Skabetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dracul.
A right-left combo lands from Dracul.
Dracul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Skabetti misses the target.
Skabetti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dracul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Dracul misses.
Metbal Skabetti is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Dracul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skabetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skabetti throws a big shot that misses.
Dracul throws a looping overhand right but Skabetti ducks down to avoid it.
Skabetti misses with a hook
and Dracul counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skabetti throws a sloppy head kick and Dracul moves out of range easily.
Dracul misses with a body shot.
Skabetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dracul.
Skabetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skabetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dracul.
Dracul misses with a jab to the body
and Skabetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skabetti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dracul can do to turn this around?
Dracul throws a poor cross that misses
and Dracul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skabetti lands with an uppercut that bounces Dracul off the cage and back into range.
Skabetti lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Dracul cracks Skabetti with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dracul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dracul misses with a straight right.
Skabetti avoids the body shot from Dracul.
Dracul misses with a right hand
and Skabetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dracul throws a nice looking combination but Skabetti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skabetti scores with a head kick.
Dracul jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dracul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skabetti is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dracul throws an off balance right hand
and Skabetti counters with a straight right hand.
Dracul cracks Skabetti with a good jab.#T3#
Skabetti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dracul throws a right hand that misses
and Skabetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Skabetti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dracul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dracul misses with a jab to the body
and Skabetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dracul misses with an uppercut
and Skabetti counters with a straight right hand.
Dracul throws a leg kick
and Skabetti counters with a nice leg kick.
Dracul is breathing heavily.#KD#
Skabetti cracks Dracul with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Skabetti has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dracul to stand back up!
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!
Skabetti throws a hook to the side of Dracul's head but Dracul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dracul misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Skabetti counters with a nice right hand that sends Dracul toppling to the canvas! Dracul scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Skabetti finish him?!
Dracul throws an off balance right hand
and Skabetti scores with a counter punch that sends Dracul to the canvas! Skabetti smells blood - he's punishing Dracul with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dracul has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Metbal Skabetti!
A relieved looking Metbal Skabetti thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DC 73 Farfan vs Kowalski
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Dracul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kerouac counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dracul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dracul scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dracul looks to score with a jab to the body but Kerouac is just out of range.
Dracul throws a jab when Kerouac was well out of range.
Kerouac lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dracul's sensitive parts.
We've been informed that Kerouac has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kerouac feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Draculs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Vlad Dracul has been cut.
Kerouac falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dracul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dracul misses with a straight right.
Dracul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dracul throws a one two combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kerouac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Kerouac.#T1#
Dracul staying out of range there.
Kerouac misses with an uppercut. Dracul saw that one coming.
Kerouac loads up on a big right hand but Dracul slips the punch.
Kerouac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dracul has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Dracul scores with a body shot.
Kerouac throws a body punch but Dracul moves out of range.
It looked like Dracul wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dracul misses with a looping right.
Dracul throws a poor cross that misses
and Kerouac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dracul swings for the body but Kerouac moves out of range.
Dracul connects with a looping right hand.
Kerouac slips a straight right by Dracul.
Dracul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Kerouac misses with a double jab
and Dracul counters with a nice uppercut.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kerouac.
The crowd cheers as Dracul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kerouac doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerouac throws a big shot that misses.
Dracul just misses with a punch to the body.
Dracul swings widly with a right hand
and Kerouac counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dracul lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch lands to the side of Kerouac 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kerouac slips under a jab.
Kerouac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kerouac misses with a body shot.
#T3#
A right-left combo lands from Kerouac.
Dracul tests Kerouac's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kerouac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dracul was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dracul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kerouac.
Dracul throws a leg kick
and Kerouac counters with a straight right hand.
Kerouac ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
Dracul misses with a body shot
and Kerouac counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Kerouac misses its intended target.
Dracul jabs Kerouac to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dracul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kerouac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kerouac.
#T4#
Dracul throws a hook but Kerouac blocks it.
Dracul walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kerouac checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kerouac scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dracul throws a hook but Kerouac avoids it easily.
Vlad Dracul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dracul slips a jab and a cross from Kerouac.
Kerouac connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dracul lands a jab to Kerouac's midsection.
Dracul throws a looping overhand right but Kerouac ducks down to avoid it.
Dracul slips a straight right by Kerouac.
Kerouac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kerouac swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vlad Dracul will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Dracul's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dracul jabs at Kerouac's body.
Dracul lands with an uppercut that bounces Kerouac off the cage and back into range.
Dracul looks to land a left hand but Kerouac moved out of range nicely.
Kerouac lands a glancing blow to the side of Dracul's head.
Kerouac slips under a jab from Dracul.
Kerouac now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kerouac punishes Dracul's body with a nice straight punch.
Kerouac slips under a jab from Dracul.
Dracul looks to land a left hand but Kerouac moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kerouac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dracul.
Kerouac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dracul lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kerouac lands with an uppercut that bounces Dracul off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Dracul is looking to slow Kerouac down with leg kicks.
Kerouac moves out of range as Dracul strikes.
Dracul takes a swing at Kerouac's ribcage but misses.
Dracul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Dracul.
Kerouac connects with a solid leg kick.
Dracul misses with a double jab
and Kerouac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kerouac moves away from the strike by Dracul.
Dracul throws a looping overhand right but Kerouac ducks down to avoid it.
Dracul missing with a left hand there. Kerouac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kerouac slips a straight right by Dracul.
It seemed like Kerouac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Dracul throws a looping overhand right but Kerouac ducks down to avoid it.
Dracul lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kerouac throws a head kick that misses.
Dracul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kerouac.
Dracul misses with a looping left.
Dracul throws an off balance right hand
letting Kerouac counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerouac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kerouac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kerouac takes a swing at Dracul's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Dracul misses.
Dracul connects with a body shot.
Dracul connects with the punch.#T3#
Dracul changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dracul scores with the left hand. Kerouac knows he should have avoided that one.
Kerouac works over Dracul's head and body with a nice combination.
Dracul throws a right hand that misses
and Kerouac counters with a stiff right hand.
Dracul throws a body punch but Kerouac moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kerouac! But no joy.
Dracul misses with an uppercut. Kerouac saw that one coming.
Kerouac doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dracul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dracul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dracul looks to score with a jab to the body but Kerouac is just out of range.
Kerouac connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dracul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kerouac.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kerouac might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dracul has got the better of the exchanges.
Kerouac throws a body punch but Dracul moves out of range. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dracul looks to score with a jab to the body but Kerouac is just out of range.
Kerouac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dracul.
Dracul moves out of range as Kerouac strikes.
A jab from Dracul misses.
Kerouac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice straight punches there by Dracul. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dracul.
Dracul throws a lazy uppercut
and Kerouac counters with a nice body shot.
Kerouac feints and then cracks Dracul's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dracul down.
Dracul lands a nice hook to Kerouac's body. Kerouac takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Kerouac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vlad Dracul is winning the standup battle so far.
Dracul jabs at Kerouac's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Dracul dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Dracul's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dracul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kerouac throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dracul.
Kerouac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dracul misses with a hook.
Dracul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kerouac.
Dracul looks to score with a jab to the body but Kerouac is just out of range.
Kerouac cracks Dracul with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dracul loads up on a big right hand but Kerouac slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerouac moves forwards but Dracul connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dracul moves forwards but Kerouac connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dracul stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dracul scores with the left hand. Kerouac knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Dracul misses with a wild body shot.
Dracul swings for the body but Kerouac moves out of range.
Dracul misses with a straight right.
Dracul throws an off balance right hand
and Kerouac counters with a nice uppercut.
Dracul missing with a left hand there. Kerouac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dracul fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kerouac throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dracul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kerouac can do to turn this around?
Dracul looks to land a left hand but Kerouac moved out of range nicely.
Dracul doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dracul keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kerouac tries to bum rush Dracul with a series of wild strikes but Dracul uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kerouac throws a jab but it's blocked by Dracul. #T2#
Dracul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kerouac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Kerouac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kerouac with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dracul loads up on a big right hand but Kerouac slips the punch.
Dracul scores with a jab to the head.
Kerouac tries to score with a low kick but Dracul moves his leg out of the way.
Kerouac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Dracul as he connects with a hook.
Dracul misses with a left hand
and Kerouac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dracul lands with a right hand.
Jack Kerouac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Dracul misses with the combination.
Dracul lands a jab.
Kerouac has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Dracul misses.
It seemed like Kerouac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kerouac misses with a looping right.
Dracul swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kerouac lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dracul at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kerouac misses with a straight left.
Kerouac checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dracul throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dracul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dracul misses with a double jab
and Kerouac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Kerouac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch lands to the side of Dracul 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kerouac throws a big shot that misses.
Dracul misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dracul throws out a leg kick but Kerouac moves out of range and Dracul only half commits.
Kerouac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vlad Dracul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kerouac on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kerouac cracks a nice hook into Dracul's ribs.
Dracul cracks Kerouac with an open hand slap.
Dracul throws out a loose jab but Kerouac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kerouac takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kerouac misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vlad Dracul.
Well Dracul has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vlad Dracul!
A very excited looking Vlad Dracul rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 151
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Dracul misses with a hook
and Mumba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dracul throws an overhand right that lands on Mumba's shoulder, as Mumba tries to avoid the shot.
Mumba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mumba slips a jab from Dracul.
Mumba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dracul's head backwards.
Nice uppercut lands for Dracul. That snapped Mumba's head back.
Mumba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dracul.
Dracul swinging wildly here.
Dracul throws an overhand right that lands on Mumba's shoulder, as Mumba tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dracul throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mumba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dracul thinking.
Vlad Dracul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Dracul misses.
Dracul looks to land a right hand but Mumba moved out of range.#T1#
Mumba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dracul cracks Mumba with an open hand slap.
Dracul misses with a body shot.
Mumba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dracul misses with a right hand
enabling Mumba to counter with a crisp jab.
Dracul misses with an uppercut.
Dracul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumba throws out the jab.
Dracul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mumba throws out a counter right but Dracul avoids it with no problem.
Dracul just misses with a punch to the body.
Dracul misses with a hook
and Mumba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mumba walks into a left hand.
Dracul looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumba is just out of range.#T2#
Dracul throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mumba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Dracul.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dracul misses with a wild body shot.
Mumba's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dracul under the eye.
Mumba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dracul.
Dracul misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Mumba counters with a nice right hand that sends Dracul toppling to the canvas! Dracul scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mumba finish him?!#ROC2#Dracul is rocked!
Dracul throws a body kick that misses.
Mumba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dracul throws out the jab.
Mumba throws a hook to the side of Dracul's head but Dracul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dracul throws an off balance right hand
and Mumba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A lazy left from Dracul finds it's target.
Dracul lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Dracul defending well as Mumba loads up on a big left hand.
Mumba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dracul.
Mumba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mumba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dracul throws a big shot that misses.
Mumba throws out a counter right but Dracul avoids it with no problem.
Dracul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mumba circles away quickly and effectively.
Dracul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mumba.
Dracul throws a jab when Mumba was well out of range.
Dracul throws a right hand that misses
and Dracul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mumba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dracul throws a right hand that misses
letting Mumba counter with a right hand.
Dracul moves out of range of the strikes.
Dracul tries to bum rush Mumba with a series of wild strikes but Mumba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Mumba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dracul misses the 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!
Dracul misses with a hook. Mumba ducked under it nicely.
Dracul misses with an uppercut
and Mumba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Mumba cracks Dracul with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dracul looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mumba finish him?
Oh Dracul is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Mumba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dracul seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Mumba lands a big uppercut and Dracul crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dracul looks OK. Mumba waves Dracul back to his feet!
Mumba might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dracul throws a lazy uppercut
and Mumba counters with a right hand from hell and Dracul is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kwawi Mumba!
Our winner, Kwawi Mumba, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 147
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Dracul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dracul under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Dracul.
Dracul looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Dracul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pudd Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dracul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Dracul is avoiding it.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Dracul. #CL2#
Nelson forces Dracul back against the cage and clinches.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Dracul.
#BC#
Dracul breaks from the clinch.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dracul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dracul throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.
Dracul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Dracul is avoiding it.
Dracul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nelson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dracul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dracul looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
Dracul works Nelson's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Nelson has Dracul up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Dracul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
A big left from Dracul misses.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Dracul circles away.
Dracul misses with a straight right.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Dracul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Dracul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dracul throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Dracul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Nelson clinches up with Dracul and pushes him back against the cage.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Dracul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dracul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dracul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dracul scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dracul.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Dracul circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Nelson has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Dracul manages to break the clinch.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Dracul circles away.
Dracul misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Dracul.
Nelson tries to clinch
and Dracul counters with a left to the body.
Nelson darts in looking for a takedown but Dracul gets double underhooks and turns Nelson into the cage.
Dracul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nelson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nelson slips under a jab from Dracul.#CL2#
Nelson takes the fight into the clinch.
Nelson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nelson has Dracul pressed against the cage, preventing Dracul from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dracul uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Dracul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Dracul breaks the clinch.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Dracul keeps it at a distance.
Vlad Dracul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Dracul has knocked Nelson down with a huge combo! Dracul steps away and waves a wobbly Nelson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Nelson is rocked!
Nelson walks straight into a right hand from Dracul - that's dropped him! Dracul jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Nelson from any more punishment! Nelson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vlad Dracul!
A very excited looking Vlad Dracul rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
DC 12: Havran vs Savisto
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Dimakov throws a right and a left that Dracul avoids nicely.
Dimakov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dimakov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dimakov, as that shot connected.
Dracul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Dimakov darts in and clinches Dracul up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimakov.#BC2#
Dracul manages to break the clinch.
Dimakov moves away from the strike by Dracul.
Dracul throws a big shot that misses.
Dracul cracks Dimakov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dimakov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dracul's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dimakov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dracul scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dracul avoids the body shot from Dimakov.
Dracul misses with an uppercut
and Dimakov counters with a series of strikes. Dracul will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dracul thuds a left hand into Dimakov's body.
Dimakov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dracul.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dracul slips under a jab.
Dracul misses the shot to the body.
Dracul works Dimakov's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Dracul.
Dracul lands a body shot.
Dimakov punishes Dracul's body with a nice straight punch.
Dracul tried to score with a low kick but Dimakov checks it.
Dimakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dracul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dracul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dimakov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dimakov throws a lazy right hand but Dracul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dracul throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Dimakov moves into the clinch.
Dracul is trying to break the clinch but Dimakov has him pressed against the cage.
Dracul is trying to force a seperation but Dimakov has the dominant position.
Dracul wants to get back to striking at distance but Dimakov won't allow it.
Dracul blocks a body shot from Dimakov.
Dracul is trying to push Dimakov away but Dimakov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dimakov misses with some punches.
#BC#
Dimakov breaks from the clinch.
Dracul looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Dimakov looks to land a right hand but Dracul moved out of range.
Dracul wants to land a leg kick but Dimakov is out of range.
Dimakov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimakov works the jab nicely.
Dracul cracks Dimakov with an open hand slap.
Dimakov misses with an uppercut. Dracul saw that one coming.
Dracul fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dimakov moves out of range as Dracul strikes.
Jab by Dimakov.
Dracul scores with a nice strike.
Dimakov throws a body punch but Dracul moves out of range.
Dimakov defending well as Dracul loads up on a big left hand.
Dracul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dracul is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dimakov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dimakov connects with a jab.#CL#
Dimakov has Dracul up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Dracul manages to break the clinch.
Dracul looks to land a right hand but Dimakov moved out of range.#T3#
Dimakov throws out a loose jab but Dracul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dracul misses the jab.
Dimakov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dracul.
Dracul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Dracul.
Dracul misses with a wild body shot.
Dimakov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dimakov cracks Dracul with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dracul misses the jab.
Dimakov throws out a powerful jab.
Dracul throws a hook but Dimakov blocks it.
Dimakov moves out of range as Dracul strikes.
Dimakov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dracul lands a slapping body shot.
Dimakov misses with a series of wild punches.
Dracul looks to throw the jab but Dimakov is out of range. #T4#
Dracul lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimakov throws a nice looking combination but Dracul bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dracul avoids the body shot from Dimakov.
Dimakov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dracul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dimakov scrambles back to his feet.
Dimakov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dracul misses with a right hand
and Dimakov counters with a right hand to the body.
Dimakov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dracul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dracul with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dracul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dimakov on the side of the head.
Dracul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimakov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dimakov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dracul just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimakov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dimakov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dimakov staying out of range there.
Dimakov connects with a looping right hand.
Dracul throws a body shot but no joy.
Dimakov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Konstantin Dimakov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dimakov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dimakov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dracul at a distance.
Dracul connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dimakov momentarily.
Dimakov swings for the body but Dracul moves out of range.
Dracul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Dracul - just one landing.
Dimakov looks to throw the jab but Dracul is out of range.
Dimakov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dracul is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dimakov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dracul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dimakov.
Dimakov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dimakov misses with a lunging right hand
and Dracul counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimakov slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Dracul.
Dracul changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dracul's corner calls for a 1-2. Dracul obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dimakov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dracul.#T1#
Dimakov misses with a straight right.
Dracul tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice defenses there by Dracul.
Dracul misses with an uppercut. Dimakov saw that one coming.
Dimakov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dracul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vlad Dracul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dimakov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dracul throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimakov. #KD2#
Dracul lands a big uppercut and Dimakov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dimakov looks OK. Dracul waves Dimakov back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Konstantin Dimakov has been cut.
Dracul closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dimakov! Dracul dives in looking to finish! Dimakov is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Dracul!
A relieved looking Vlad Dracul thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DC 8: Nyla vs Rivers
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Khan shoots in for a takedown but Dracul shows good takedown defense.
Dracul cracks Khan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Boromir Khan has been cut.
Khan shoots in for a double leg but Dracul sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dracul has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dracul connects with a single shot there.
Dracul lands with a nice body punch.
Dracul misses with an uppercut.
And Khan tries to counter it with a takedown but Dracul pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dracul bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Khan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dracul stuffs the takedown.
Vlad Dracul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boromir Khan.
Dracul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khan moves away.
Dracul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dracul as he avoids it easily. #KD#
Dracul drops Khan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Khan looks back up at him and smiles so Dracul waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Khan is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dracul fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Khan to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Khan looks to clinch but Dracul throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Khan taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vlad Dracul!
Our winner, Vlad Dracul, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DC 3: The Giants Have Come
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Dharris doesn't manage to clinch there - Dracul circles away.
Dharris looks to land a right hand but Dracul moved out of range.
Dracul drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dharris defends it well.
Dracul has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice jab there from Dracul.
Dracul moves out of range as Dharris strikes.
Dracul misses the shot to the body.
Dracul lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dracul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dharris .
Dracul swings for the body but Dharris moves out of range.
Dharris appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dracul misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Dharris counters with a shoot takedown. Dracul fights it but they end up in guard.
Dharris trying to control but Dracul is working from the bottom.
Dharris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dracul keeping moving, preventing Dharris from controlling successfully.
Dharris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Dharris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dracul wants to stand but Dharris is controlling the position.
Dharris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dharris connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul wants to stand and escape but Dharris is having none of it.
Dharris trying to control the position from guard on top but Dracul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dharris is looking to work some ground and pound but Dracul has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dharris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dharris is looking to work some ground and pound but Dracul has wrist control.
Dharris lands a couple of elbows.
Dharris won't allow Dracul to get back to his feet.
Dharris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dharris forces his way into half guard.
Dharris is controlling the pace.
Dharris working over Dracul with some ground and pound. Dracul looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Dracul is not content to let Dharris control the position.
Dharris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dharris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dracul keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Dracul gets caught napping as Dharris dives in and scores a takedown. Dracul manages to retain guard.
Dharris stands and throws Dracul's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dharris with the ground and pound but Dracul regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dharris is looking to take a break and control but Dracul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dharris in particular looking to stall.
Dharris works his way into side control.
Dracul is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dracul stops Dharris from passing to mount.
Dharris trying to control the action but Dracul is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hafir Dharris dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dracul lands a jab to the head.
Dharris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#It looks like Hafir Dharris has been cut.#TD#
Dharris shoots in and bounces Dracul off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dharris trying to control but Dracul is working from the bottom.
Dharris scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul wants to get back to his feet but Dharris passes into half guard.
Dharris is trying to control. Dracul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Dharris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dharris working over Dracul with some ground and pound. Dracul looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dracul wants to get back to his feet.
Dharris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dracul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dharris wants to free his trapped foot but Dracul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dharris trying to control from Dracul's half guard. Dracul has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dracul can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dharris trying to control but Dracul is working from the bottom.
Dracul is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dharris is controlling him. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dharris is pushing down on Dracul's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dracul is fighting to maintain full guard but Dharris has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dharris is taking a breather. Dracul says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dharris lands with a punch from half guard.
Dharris slips a nice elbow through Dracul's hands, connecting with Dracul's forehead.
Dracul is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dharris scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dracul has hold of Dharris 's hands but Dharris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dharris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dracul's head.
Dracul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dharris . #T3#
Dharris trying to control the action but Dracul is working from the bottom.
Dharris wants to free his trapped foot but Dracul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from Dharris there.
Dracul pushes Dharris off but Dharris dives into side control.
Dracul takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dracul is looking to get back to his feet here but Dharris is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dracul's back.
Dharris has Dracul flattened out and is raining down punches. #T4#
Dharris lands a shot to the body.
Dharris lands punches and elbows.
Dharris lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
A lull in the action here.
Dharris keeps control of the position easily here as Dracul tries to buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dharris 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hafir Dharris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hafir Dharris 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Dracul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dracul moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dharris moves out of range as Dracul strikes.
Dracul takes a swing at Dharris 's ribcage but misses.
Dharris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dracul misses with a double jab.
Dracul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dracul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dharris sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Dharris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dharris wants to control but Dracul is keeping him busy.
Dracul is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dharris has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Dharris scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dharris creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dracul sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dharris working the head and body with strikes.
Dharris creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dharris looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dracul is avoiding damage well.
Dracul dodges the ground and pound from Dharris .
Dharris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dharris wants to control but Dracul is keeping him busy.
Dracul pushes Dharris away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dharris gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dracul is looking to get back to his feet here but Dharris is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dracul's back.#T2#
The referee is taking a good look at Dracul as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Dharris !
Dharris scores with punches to the body.
Dharris is landing with strikes. Dracul can't take much more of this.
Dracul covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Dharris is looking to control Dracul but Dracul is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dharris is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Dracul up.
Dharris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dracul can do to turn this around?#T3#
Dracul is covering up but some of the strikes from Dharris are getting through and doing damage.
Dharris tries to keep control of the position but Dracul is staying busy.
Dracul covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Dharris is working the ground and pound. Can Dracul escape?
Dracul is trying to stand back up.
Vlad Dracul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dharris biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dharris lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Dharris thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Hafir Dharris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dharris lands a shot to the head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dharris is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Dracul up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hafir Dharris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dharris , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hafir Dharris !
Hafir Dharris seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DMMA 140 Abarai vs Kofel
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dracul, as that shot connected.
Zhikova looks to score with a jab to the body but Dracul is just out of range.
Zhikova fails with a takedown attempt.
Zhikova shoots in and drives through. Dracul sprawls well.
Dracul throws a body punch but Zhikova moves out of range.
Zhikova tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dracul has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dracul swings for the body but Zhikova moves out of range.
Zhikova avoids the body shot from Dracul.
Dracul defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zhikova.
Vlad Dracul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinina Zhikova.#TD2#
Zhikova looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zhikova sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zhikova postures up in Dracul's guard and throws a big left but Dracul blocks it.
Dracul looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhikova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Zhikova content to stall in guard here.
Zhikova throws a big elbow that misses.
Dracul keeping moving, preventing Zhikova from controlling successfully.
Zhikova cracks Dracul with a solid left hand.
Zhikova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Zhikova has gone for a leg lock! Dracul slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zhikova's guard.#REVR#
Zhikova controlling the position.
Our spies down at at Doom's Gym inform us that Zhikova has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Dracul trying to control but Zhikova is working from the bottom.
Dracul knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zhikova on the ground.
Zhikova looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dracul is stalling in the full guard.
Dracul preventing the sweep.
Zhikova has control of Dracul's left arm, preventing Dracul from doing any damage.
Zhikova's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zhikova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zhikova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dracul is one step ahead there.
Zhikova has his hands on Dracul's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Dracul lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zhikova misses with a wild combination.
Zhikova has a takedown stuffed.
A swing and a miss from Dracul.
Zhikova lands a right hook to the body.
Zhikova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dracul.
Zhikova has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zhikova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dracul.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A lazy left from Dracul finds it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zhikova.
Dracul misses with a straight left.
Dracul is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dracul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhikova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Zhikova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dracul sprawls well. Dracul wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zhikova gets slowly back to his feet.
Dracul throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhikova.
Dracul lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zhikova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dracul.
Zhikova fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dracul avoids it really well and circles away.
Dracul misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Dracul misses.
Zhikova tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dracul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zhikova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dracul.
Pinina Zhikova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhikova connects with a body shot that sends Dracul's belly button to the back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dracul misses with a wild body shot.
Zhikova swings for the body but Dracul moves out of range.
Dracul keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vlad Dracul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Dracul misses its intended target. #TD2#
Zhikova shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dracul is trying to defend but Zhikova finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zhikova wants to free his trapped foot but Dracul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Dracul dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zhikova slips under a jab from Dracul.
Dracul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dracul scores with a jab. Zhikova acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zhikova fails with a takedown attempt.
Dracul keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zhikova fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vlad Dracul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinina Zhikova.
Zhikova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dracul's waist but Dracul gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zhikova off to one side.
Zhikova tries for a takedown but Dracul circles away easily
and Dracul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Zhikova scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dracul tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dracul regains half guard.
Zhikova is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Zhikova is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dracul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zhikova. #T1##SUB2#
Zhikova is looking for a kimura but Dracul is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zhikova to get the leverage.
Zhikova thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zhikova passes to side control.
Zhikova wants to control but Dracul is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Zhikova is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dracul knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zhikova creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dracul sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zhikova throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Dracul works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dracul is trying to maintain the position but Zhikova is very close to passing his half guard.
Zhikova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Zhikova has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Zhikova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dracul defending well though.
Zhikova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dracul on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dracul tries to get out of the position.
Dracul blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zhikova. #SUB2#
Zhikova is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dracul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zhikova.
Zhikova not doing much here.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zhikova is looking to advance position but Dracul won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zhikova in particular looking to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Zhikova passes to full mount!
Dracul blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Zhikova is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Zhikova!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pinina Zhikova!
Pinina Zhikova decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 87
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Doback avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dracul looks to land a left hand but Doback moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Doback misses.
It seemed like Dracul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doback throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vlad Dracul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doback's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dracul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Doback scrambles back to his feet.
Dracul just misses with a punch to the body.
Doback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dracul throws out the jab.
Doback on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dracul is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dracul has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Doback clinches with his opponent.
Doback blocks a body shot from Dracul.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Doback obliges.
Dracul struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
Dracul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doback tries a knee to the head but Dracul blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dracul avoids the elbow strike from Doback, against the cage.
Doback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doback keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dracul's efforts to push away.
Doback struggles to land a body shot inside as Dracul controls his hands.
Doback misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dracul.
#T1#
Dracul prevents a body shot from Doback.
Doback tries to work over Dracul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dracul misses with a punch on the inside.
Doback misses with a knee strike.
Dracul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doback 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.
Doback blocking some punches.
Dracul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doback lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dracul throws a punch but it's blocked by Doback.
Doback can't find room to land a body shot as Dracul controls the action.
Doback tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dracul avoids it.
Dracul swings wildly with an uppercut but Doback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Dracul.
#BC2#
Dracul breaks the clinch.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doback.
Dracul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doback sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doback looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dracul slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dracul lands a nice 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!
Doback wants to clinch.#T2#
Doback is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dracul.
Dracul jabs at Doback's body.
Dracul lands a nice looking body shot.
Dracul throws a leg kick but Doback moved away.
Dracul throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Doback to counter with a crisp jab.
Doback avoids the body shot from Dracul.
Doback tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dracul manages to circle out of the way.
Doback throws a jab when Dracul was well out of range.
Doback uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dracul.
Dracul is looking to score with low kicks.
Doback tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dracul manages to circle out of the way.
Dracul ducks under a wild hook from Doback.
Doback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dracul.
Doback misses with an uppercut. Dracul saw that one coming.
Dracul cracks a nice hook into Doback's ribs.
Donk. Dracul catches Doback right on the button with a cross.
Dracul clobbers Doback with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Doback scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Doback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dracul.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch but Dracul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Doback stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dracul.
Doback is looking to clinch but Dracul is avoiding it.
Doback shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Doback looks to score with a jab to the body but Dracul is just out of range.
Doback walks into a jab.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dracul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doback throws a jab when Dracul was well out of range.
Dracul doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dracul scores with a shot to the body.
Dracul lands a nice shot that snaps Doback's head back.
Doback fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dracul scores with a punch to the head.
Doback takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Doback staying out of range there.
Doback was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doback lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dracul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doback.
Dracul takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doback throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dracul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dracul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doback lunges at Dracul with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dracul's hand. #T4#
Doback dips to his left and cracks Dracul with an uppercut!
Doback misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dracul counters with a straight right hand.
Doback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dracul.
Doback wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dracul is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Doback had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dracul throws the left hand but Doback avoids the punch easily.
Doback checks a leg kick.
Dracul checks the leg kick.
Dracul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doback throws out the jab.
Doback takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Doback blocks a low kick nicely.
Dracul lands a really nice looking cross but Doback seems unphased.
Dracul misses with a low kick.
Doback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dracul.
Doback misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doback throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dracul appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dracul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dracul throws a body shot but no joy.
Doback fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Doback.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Dracul dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dracul misses with a leg kick.
Doback was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doback is looking to clinch.
Doback walks into a jab.
Dracul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doback.
Dracul throws the left hand but Doback avoids the punch easily.
Dracul throws a leg kick that misses.
Doback throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dracul stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dracul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Dracul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Doback takes the fight into the clinch.
Dracul can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action.
Doback can't find room to land a body shot as Dracul controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dracul.
Dracul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul misses with the head strike.
Doback lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dracul lands a body punch in the clinch.
Doback taking a breather.
Dracul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dracul misses with some punches.
Doback creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Dracul lands a right hand.
Dracul throws a head punch that misses.
Doback working aggressively here.
Doback lands a knee to the head.
Dracul lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dracul tries a body shot but Doback blocks it.
Dracul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dracul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Dracul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Doback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dracul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dracul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doback walks into a left hand.
Dracul scores with a shot to the body.
Doback lands a nice shot that snaps Dracul's head back.
Doback moves in looking to clinch but Dracul pushes him off.
Dracul moves away from the strike by Doback.
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!#CL#
Doback clinches.
Dracul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doback has a couple of punches blocked by Dracul.
#T2#
Dracul takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dracul struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
Dracul can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Doback obliges.
Doback tries to land knees in the clinch but Dracul avoids the damage to the body.
Doback pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dracul lands a right hand.
Doback landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Vlad Dracul has been cut.
Doback tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dracul scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dracul misses with a body punch.
Dracul tries to throw a body punch but Doback avoids it by throwing Dracul back against the cage.
Doback blocks an uppercut.
Doback tries a knee to the head but Dracul blocks it.
Dracul lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dracul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dracul lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Dracul.
Doback working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dracul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doback's elbow. #T3#
Doback blocks an uppercut.
Dracul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dracul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dracul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dracul tries to break free but Doback pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dracul.
Dracul lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dracul.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doback.
Doback makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Doback lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dracul tries to throw a body punch but Doback avoids it by throwing Dracul back against the cage.
Dracul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Dracul.
Doback tries to work over Dracul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doback misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Doback.
Doback lands with a right to the head.
Dracul lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4##BC2#
Dracul breaks the clinch.
Doback tries to move into range but Dracul moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Doback lands a nice shot that snaps Dracul's head back.
Dracul keeps the fight on the outside.
Doback tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dracul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doback throws a body shot but no joy.
Doback doesn't manage to clinch there - Dracul circles away.
Doback checks the leg kick nicely there.
Doback wants to clinch.
Dracul will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Doback wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dracul misses with a low kick.
Doback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dracul.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Doback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doback checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dracul misses with a looping right.
It looked like Doback was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dracul.
Dracul misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Dracul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vlad Dracul's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Doback takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dracul swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Doback was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doback takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Doback tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vlad Dracul seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Doback gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dracul struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
Doback tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dracul avoids it.
Dracul struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
Doback scores with a shot to the side of Dracul's head.
Doback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doback blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doback.
Doback prevents a body shot from Dracul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dracul.
A short right from Dracul.
Dracul tries a body shot but Doback blocks it.
Doback pushes off an throws an elbow but Dracul leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Doback stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Dracul breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dracul scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Dracul tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dracul walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Doback fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doback misses with a hook. Dracul ducked under it nicely.
Doback scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dracul doesn't seem bothered though.
Doback avoids the body shot from Dracul.
Doback tries to counter by clinching up but Dracul breaks away and moves out of range.
Doback throws a shot from downtown. Dracul moves away and avoids it.
Dracul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doback dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doback wants to clinch.
Dracul misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Dracul misses.
Dracul digs a good hook to Doback's body.
Doback misses with a straight left.
Doback throws a body shot but no joy.
Doback ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
Vlad Dracul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Doback throws a good cross that connects.
Dracul with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dracul fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dracul punishes Doback's body with a nice straight punch.
Dracul throws a leg kick #CL#
and Doback holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Doback misses with some punches.
Doback lands a left hand.
Doback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Doback.
Dale Doback has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doback tries to land knees in the clinch but Dracul avoids the damage to the body.
Doback misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Dracul on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
Doback tries to land knees in the clinch but Dracul avoids the damage to the body.
Doback taking a breather.
Doback lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dracul.
Doback scores with a shoulder strike.
Doback lands a knee to the body.
Dracul blocks an elbow strike from Doback.
Dracul blocks an uppercut.
Doback throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dracul blocks it with crossed arms.
Doback lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Doback.
Dracul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Dracul managing to block the knees to the body from Doback.
Doback makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Doback tries to throw a body punch but Dracul avoids it by throwing Doback back against the cage.
Doback scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doback throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dale Doback has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Doback looking to stall.
Dracul blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dracul lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doback tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doback struggles to land a body shot inside as Dracul controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dale Doback showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dracul 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Dracul!
A victorious Vlad Dracul thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Dale Doback spoke after the fight, saying 'Te Mauri, te Raoi ao te Tabomoa'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 81
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Dracul connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Steve has closed the distance and engaged Dracul in a clinch.
Dracul misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Dracul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dracul 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.
Dracul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dracul throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Dracul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch but Dracul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dracul swings widly with a right hand
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve staying out of range there.
Dracul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Dracul looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dracul throws a poor cross that misses
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Dracul clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dracul walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steve checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A swing and a miss from Dracul.
Steve digs a good body shot into Dracul's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dracul connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Dracul half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dracul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve catches Dracul with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Dracul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dracul throws a poor cross that misses
and Dracul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve lands with a nice body punch.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dracul.
A low kick lands for Dracul.
Steve misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Dracul misses the target.
Steve swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dracul.
Dracul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Dracul was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steve lands a body shot.
Dracul swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dracul scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steve!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dracul looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Vlad Dracul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dracul slips under a jab.
Dracul takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Dracul swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Dracul misses.
Dracul throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Steve scores with a nice head shot.
Dracul connects with a nice looking jab.
Dracul throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dracul keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Dracul misses.
Dracul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dracul.
Steve on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steve drops his hands momentarily and Dracul takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dracul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve staying out of range there.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steve slips a jab from Dracul.#T3#
Dracul misses with a wild body shot.
Steve misses with an uppercut.
Dracul misses with a wild body shot.
Dracul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dracul moves away.
A shot to the body from Dracul misses
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dracul misses with a body shot.
Dracul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dracul misses the body punch
and Dracul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve lands a really nice looking cross but Dracul seems unphased.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Steve 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve throws a jab when Dracul was well out of range.
A big left from Dracul misses.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Dracul ducks down to avoid it.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Dracul's shoulder, as Dracul tries to avoid the shot.
Dracul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Dracul.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Dracul throws a leg kick but Steve checks it.
Dracul misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dracul throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dracul just misses with a punch to the body.
Dracul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Dracul coming out on top.
Dracul throws a leg kick
and Dracul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Steve misses.
Dracul missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve throws a hook but Dracul blocks it.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dracul.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dracul.
Dracul looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Dracul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dracul swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dracul moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dracul throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
Dracul looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Steve lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stoner Steve dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dracul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Dracul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dracul drops his hands momentarily and Steve takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Dracul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Steve looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steve scores with a shot to the body.
Dracul with the inside leg kick.
Steve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steve checks a leg kick nicely.
Dracul with a nice cross.
Steve avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A countering left hand to the body from Steve misses.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Steve takes a swing at Dracul's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dracul lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Steve has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steve and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dracul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dracul cracks a nice hook into Steve's ribs.
Dracul throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Dracul digs a good hook to Steve's body.
#T1#
Steve misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Dracul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dracul looks to land a body kick but Steve moved away.
Steve blocks the body kick.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve throws a series of punches but Dracul moves out of range.
Dracul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dracul throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
Dracul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body punch from Dracul.
Dracul misses the jab.
Steve throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dracul staying out of range there.
Dracul throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steve avoids a kick to the body.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Dracul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Dracul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve. #T2#
Dracul throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Steve checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dracul jabs Steve to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dracul looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Dracul thows a leg kick but Steve checks it
and Dracul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dracul does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stoner Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dracul throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dracul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dracul throws a leg kick but Steve moved away.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dracul lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Dracul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dracul.
Dracul scores with a body shot.
Steve moves out of range of the body kick from Dracul.
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Steve looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Steve walks into a straight right hand from Dracul.
Steve misses with a straight left.
Dracul misses with a looping right.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dracul walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steve checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dracul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dracul throws the kick towards the body but Steve avoids it.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Dracul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dracul misses with a wild body shot.
Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Dracul throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Dracul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dracul throws a body shot but no joy.
Dracul lands a nice looking body shot.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dracul.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve blocks a low kick nicely.
A big right from Dracul misses.
A swing and a miss from Dracul.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Dracul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dracul missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dracul throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dracul tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dracul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Dracul is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Dracul dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
A leg kick checked by Steve.
Dracul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dracul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dracul just misses with a punch to the body.
Dracul misses with a lunging right hand
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dracul.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve scores with a shot to the body.
Steve checks a leg kick.
Dracul misses with a wild body shot.
Dracul takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Dracul throws a push kick but Steve slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul avoids the body shot from Steve.
Dracul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
A little feinted left hand from Dracul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steve takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dracul lands a jab.
Steve misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Steve scores with a shot to the body.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Dracul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve checks a leg kick.
Dracul slips a jab from Steve.
Dracul throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
Dracul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Dracul misses.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dracul takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steve lands a body shot.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Dracul comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dracul drops his hands momentarily and Steve takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Dracul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dracul looks to land a body kick but Steve moved away.
Dracul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Steve lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dracul throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dracul.
Dracul shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dracul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve swings for the body but Dracul moves out of range.
Dracul misses with a hook.
Dracul cracks Steve with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dracul staying out of range there.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Dracul appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dracul with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dracul misses with a hook.
Dracul moves away from the strike by Steve.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Steve scores with the left hand. Dracul knows he should have avoided that one.
Dracul scores with a sloppy right hand. Steve should have avoided that one. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Steve as he connects with a hook.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dracul throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Dracul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dracul.
Steve walks into a stiff left hand from Dracul.
Dracul throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dracul.
Dracul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Dracul.
Steve scores with a jab. Dracul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dracul throws a lazy body kick
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Dracul clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dracul blocks a jab.
Dracul takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Dracul throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steve defending well as Dracul loads up on a big left hand.
Dracul lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Dracul cracks a nice hook into Steve's ribs.
Dracul throws a lazy body kick
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Dracul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Dracul.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dracul.
Dracul misses with a jab to the body
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dracul throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steve slips a jab from Dracul.
Dracul ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Dracul moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vlad Dracul.
I think Dracul 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vlad Dracul!
An out of breath Vlad Dracul thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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ENIGMA 73
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Dracul throws a shot to the body.
Dracul fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mayer checks it well.
Jab from Dracul.
Dracul throws a shot from downtown. Mayer moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mayer misses the target.
Mayer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dracul.
A bone on bone clash there as Mayer blocks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Mayer.
A shot to the body from Dracul misses
and Mayer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mayer avoids the body shot from Dracul.
A low kick from Dracul misses
and Mayer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mayer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mayer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mayer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Andy's Sweaty Men in the buildup to the fight.
Mayer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dracul misses with a low kick.
Dracul moves away from the strike by Mayer.
A nice side step and Dracul releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dracul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Dracul.
Dracul misses with a low kick.
Dracul just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
A jab from Dracul does it's job there.
Mayer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dracul.
Mayer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mayer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayer lands a nice shot to the body.
Dracul staying out of range there.
Dracul lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mayer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dracul.
An attempted straight right counter from Mayer misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Mayer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dracul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayer manages to avoid it.
Dracul catches Mayer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dracul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayer blocks a jab.
Dracul takes a swing at Mayer's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Mayer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dracul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dracul.
Dracul misses with a leg kick
and Mayer counters with a nice uppercut.
Mayer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Vlad Dracul has been cut.
Dracul throws a low kick but Mayer moves out of range easily.
Mayer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dracul throws out a counter right but Mayer avoids it with no problem.
Mayer checks a leg kick.
Dracul chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mayer can pounce on him.
Dracul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayer.
A low kick from Dracul misses
enabling Mayer to counter with a crisp jab.
Dracul misses the shot to the body.
Dracul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mayer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mayer lands a jab to the head.
Mayer looks to land a combination but Dracul avoids it well.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayer.
A bone on bone clash there as Mayer blocks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Mayer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Dracul swings for the body but Mayer moves out of range.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
A jab from Dracul misses.
A jab from Mayer misses.
Dracul misses with an uppercut
and Mayer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mayer blocks a low kick nicely.
Mayer looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dracul throws a body punch but Mayer moves out of range.
Mayer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mayer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dracul throws an off balance right hand
letting Mayer counter with a right hand.
Mayer misses the shot to the body.
Dracul doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mayer throws a leg kick but Dracul sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mayer moves out of range as Dracul strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Mayer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Mayer.
Dracul lands a nice shot to the body.
Dracul checks a leg kick.
Dracul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayer throws out the jab. #T4#
Dracul misses with a body punch
and Mayer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dracul paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Dracul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dracul fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dracul.
Dracul scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dracul throws a chopping leg kick but Mayer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dracul throws a looping overhand right but Mayer ducks down to avoid it.
Dracul throws a shot to the body.
Dracul fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dracul lands a jab to Mayer's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayer lands with a straight right. Dracul didn't see that one coming.
Dracul scores with a jab to the head.
Dracul misses with a leg kick.
Mayer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vlad Dracul will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Dracul's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mayer misses with a straight left.
Mayer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dracul throws out a loose jab but Mayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayer scores with a jab. Dracul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dracul.
Dracul throws a hook to the side of Mayer's head but Mayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Dracul misses its intended target.
Mayer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dracul just manages to avoid it.
Dracul misses the body punch
and Mayer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mayer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dracul.
A big left from Dracul misses.
Vlad Dracul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayer slips under a jab.
It looked like Mayer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dracul.
Mayer is looking to counter punch.
Dracul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mayer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dracul takes a swing at Mayer's ribcage but misses.
Mayer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Mayer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dracul! But no joy.
Dracul digs a good hook to Mayer's body.
Dracul throws a hook but Mayer avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Mayer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mayer throwing a counter right hand but Dracul manages to avoid it.
Dracul getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dracul changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayer defending well as Dracul loads up on a big left hand.
Mayer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dracul on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dracul throws a body kick that misses
and Dracul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayer misses with a body shot.
Dracul misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Mayer counter with a right hand.
Dracul throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mayer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dracul throws a looping overhand right but Mayer ducks down to avoid it.
Dracul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dracul lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
Mayer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Dracul looks to land a right hand but Mayer moved out of range.
Dracul swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mayer counters with a good low kick that Dracul was not able to check.
The fighters circling - Mayer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dracul misses with a hook
and Mayer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dracul fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mayer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mayer tries to land a leg kick but Dracul saw it coming and moves away.
A nice side step and Dracul releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dracul slips under a jab from Mayer.
Mayer connects with a jab.
Dracul on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Dracul is rocked!
Dracul connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mayer momentarily.
Dracul cracks a nice hook into Mayer's ribs.
A big left from Mayer misses.
It seemed like Dracul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dracul takes a swing at Mayer's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Mayer drops Dracul with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dracul looks back up at him and smiles so Mayer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dracul is still on wobbly legs! Can Mayer finish him?#T3#
Dracul connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dracul misses with a hook.
Dracul seems to have recovered his senses.
A leg kick checked by Mayer.
Dracul works Mayer's body with a nice hook.
Dracul misses with a leg kick.
Dracul loads up on a big right hand but Mayer slips the punch.
Vlad Dracul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayer throws a leg kick which misses Dracul's front leg but catches the back leg as Dracul tries to avoid it.
Dracul throws out a leg kick but Mayer moves out of range and Dracul only half commits.
Dracul missing with a left hand there. Mayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dracul throws a hook but Mayer avoids it easily.
Mayer throws a sloppy head kick and Dracul moves out of range easily.
Dracul looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dracul just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayer throws a hook but Dracul blocks it.
Dracul throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mayer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Dracul dodges the punch combination from Mayer.
Dracul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Mayer misses.
Dracul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dracul swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dracul misses with a body kick.
Mayer blocks a jab.
Dracul's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dracul tries to move into range but Mayer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Mayer misses.
Dracul takes a swing at Mayer's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dracul looks to land a right hand but Mayer moved out of range.
Dracul cracks Mayer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dracul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dracul missing with a left hand there. Mayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ethan Mayer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Dracul's cut.
That's time! Mayer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dracul misses with a left hand
and Mayer counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dracul has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dracul misses with a body shot.
It looked like Mayer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dracul.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
Mayer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mayer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dracul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Dracul as he checks the leg kick.
Dracul throws a hook to the side of Mayer's head but Mayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mayer there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD#
Mayer drops Dracul with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dracul looks back up at him and smiles so Mayer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dracul avoids a kick to the body.
Mayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dracul.
Dracul misses with a left hand #KD#
and Mayer counters with a nice right hand that sends Dracul toppling to the canvas! Dracul scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mayer finish him?!
Dracul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Mayer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dracul checks a leg kick.
Mayer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dracul.
Dracul stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mayer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dracul.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dracul lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mayer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mayer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mayer checks a leg kick nicely.
Dracul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Dracul.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
Mayer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dracul attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dracul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayer.
Dracul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayer throwing a counter right hand but Dracul manages to avoid it.
Dracul misses with a shot to the body
and Mayer counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Mayer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dracul was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayer.#KD#
Mayer lands a big right hand that sends Dracul crashing to the mat! Mayer stays standing though and waves Dracul back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dracul thows a leg kick but Mayer checks it
and Mayer counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Dracul badly! Mayer follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Dracul out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Mayer finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ethan Mayer!
A relieved looking Ethan Mayer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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ENIGMA 64
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Dracul looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range.
We've been told by Dracul's head coaches at Elite MMA Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Davis misses with an uppercut.
Davis throws a body punch but Dracul moves out of range.
Davis lands a jab.
Davis throws a leg kick but Dracul sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dracul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dracul uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Davis has time to react.
A jab lands there for Davis.
Davis connects with a solid leg kick.
Davis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dracul misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
Davis missing with a left hand there. Dracul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dracul throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
Davis tries to clinch but Dracul is having none of it.
Dracul misses with a hook
and Davis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Davis jabs at Dracul's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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!
Davis scores with a leg kick.
Dracul lands with an uppercut that bounces Davis off the cage and back into range.
Dracul on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dracul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vlad Dracul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis connects with a nice looking jab.
Dracul lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Davis misses the jab.
Dracul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Davis moves out of range as Dracul strikes.
Davis wants to land a leg kick but Dracul is out of range.
Dracul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Dracul.
Davis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dracul misses with a straight right.
Davis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dracul momentarily.
Dracul misses with a straight left.
Nice body kick from Davis.
Davis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dracul tries to land a leg kick but Davis saw it coming and moves away.
Dracul missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Davis blocks the leg kick.
Davis throws a body shot but no joy.
Dracul lands a body shot.
Dracul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Dracul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
Dracul misses with a body kick.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dracul.
Davis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dracul misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Davis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dracul misses with a body shot.
Dracul throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it.
Davis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dracul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Davis clinches up with Dracul and pushes him back against the cage.
Dracul scores with a shot to the side of Davis's head.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
Dracul tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Dracul lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Davis lands a body shot.
Dracul misses with some punches.
Davis misses with a body punch.
Davis lands a hook that snaps the head of Dracul backwards. #BC2#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Davis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dracul defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Davis lands a lovely overhand right.
Dracul swats away the attempt to clinch by Davis.#T3#
A jab from Davis does it's job there.
Dracul misses with a hook.
Dracul ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Davis throws a hook but Dracul avoids it easily.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Dracul was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dracul.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
Davis throws out a counter right but Dracul avoids it with no problem.
Dracul misses with a straight left.
Dracul lands with a cross.
Dracul throws a big shot that misses.
Davis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Davis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dracul's head backwards.
Dracul misses with an uppercut. Davis saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Davis.
Dracul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dracul throws a solid leg kick but Davis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dracul.
Dracul misses the body punch
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Dracul misses its intended target.
Dracul throws a leg kick that misses.
Davis looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dracul.
Dracul connects with a looping right hand.
Dracul swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Davis misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Davis has closed the distance and engaged Dracul in a clinch.
Davis blocking some punches.
Davis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davis.
Dracul throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Dracul has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Davis.
Dracul blocks a low kick nicely.
Davis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Dracul lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dracul.
Dracul scores with a hook.
Dracul throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dracul digs a good hook to Davis's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dracul digs a good hook to Davis's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Davon Davis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dracul.
Dracul swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dracul looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Davis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dracul has time to react.
Jab, jab by Dracul - just one landing.
A clash of legs there as Davis blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Dracul tries to keep at a distance but Davis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dracul misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
Dracul misses with a body punch.
Dracul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dracul lands with a right to the head.
Davis misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Dracul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul sizes up Davis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dracul looks to land a left hand but Davis moved out of range nicely.
Dracul blocks a jab.
Dracul feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Davis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dracul.
Dracul takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
Dracul getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dracul missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dracul checks the leg kick nicely there.
It appears Dracul was looking to counter with a kick there.
Davis takes one to the side of the head.
Davis tries to clinch but Dracul moves out of range.
Davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dracul misses with a looping left.
Davis counters with a body kick.#CL2#
Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dracul cracks Davis with a nice body shot.
Davis blocks a body shot from Dracul.
Dracul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dracul struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Dracul controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dracul.
Dracul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
Dracul throws a head punch that misses.
Dracul tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Dracul can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davis.#T2#
Dracul lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dracul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daviss head. #BC2#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Dracul looks to land a right hand but Davis moved out of range.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Davis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dracul misses with a straight left.
Davis tries to clinch but Dracul is having none of it.
Dracul is looking to counter punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Davis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dracul looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range.
Dracul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dracul punishes Davis's body with a nice straight punch.
Dracul misses with a looping left.
Davis stuns Dracul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dracul misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Davis finds it's way through Dracul's defenses.
Davis throws a jab when Dracul was well out of range.
Davis lands with a cross.
Dracul throws a lazy right hand but Davis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davis fakes the leg kick and cracks Dracul in the body. #T3#
A jab lands there for Davis.
Dracul throws a shot from downtown. Davis moves away and avoids it.
Dracul misses with a looping left.
Dracul sets himself, and Davis steps forward looking for the clinch! Dracul avoids it this time.
Dracul throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
Dracul throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Davis thumps Dracul with a low kick.
Davon Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis looks to land a right hand but Dracul moved out of range.
Dracul looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dracul changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis tries to clinch but Dracul moves out of range.
Dracul jabs Davis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Davis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dracul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Dracul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dracul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Dracul missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Davis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dracul backing away here, and Davis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Davis.
Dracul throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davis slips under a jab.
Dracul keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dracul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Dracul misses its intended target.
Davis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Davis lands a leg kick that knocks Dracul off balance momentarily.
Dracul misses with a body shot.
Davis tries to clinch but Dracul moves out of range.
Davis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Davis.
Good work by Dracul as he checks the leg kick.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Dracul saw that one coming.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dracul manages to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Davis in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dracul misses the shot to the body.
Dracul takes one to the chin there.
Dracul throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dracul lands a jab to the head.
Dracul takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Davis takes the fight into the clinch.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Dracul dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Davis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dracul scores with a nice strike.
Dracul moves out of range of the strikes.
Dracul throws a body kick that misses.
Nice shot by Dracul.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis throws a push kick but Dracul slaps the foot to one side.
Davis lands a head kick. Dracul smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big right from Davis misses.
Dracul is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dracul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dracul.
Davis wants to counter the offense by Dracul and move into the clinch position.
Davis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Dracul.
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dracul.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dracul just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Davis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dracul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Dracul.
Davis feints a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dracul slips under a jab from Davis.
Dracul throws a low kick but Davis avoids it.
Davis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dracul misses with a looping left.#T1#
Davis moves out of range as Dracul strikes.
Dracul throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davis looks for the body kick but Dracul saw that one coming.
Davis avoids the body shot from Dracul.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Davis.
Dracul is looking to chop away at Davis's legs.
Dracul's corner calls for a 1-2. Dracul obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dracul.
Davis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Davis thumps Dracul with a low kick.
Dracul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Davis moves out of range as Dracul strikes.
Davis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dracul throws the kick towards the body but Davis avoids it.
Davis lands a leg kick that knocks Dracul off balance momentarily.
Davis cracks Dracul with a good jab.
Dracul blocks a head kick by Davis.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis slips under a jab.
Dracul takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
Davis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dracul checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dracul avoids the body shot from Davis.
Decent striking displayed by Dracul there.
Dracul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Dracul is just out of range.
Dracul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dracul slips a jab from Davis.
Dracul connects with a body shot.
Dracul lands a nice shot to the body.
Davis throws the left hand but Dracul avoids the punch easily.
Crunch! Davis slams his shin into Dracul's torso.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Dracul's shoulder, as Dracul tries to avoid the shot.
Davis throws a low kick but Dracul moves out of range easily.
Dracul on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davis. Davis obviously looking to wear him down.
Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dracul counters with a straight right hand.
Dracul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dracul comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Davis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Davis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dracul has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dracul and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some bone on bone action there as Davis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dracul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis tests Dracul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dracul misses with a straight right.
Dracul lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dracul lands with an uppercut that bounces Davis off the cage and back into range.
Dracul listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dracul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
A big left from Dracul misses.
Davis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dracul takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
Dracul throws a shot from downtown. Davis moves away and avoids it.
Dracul swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
A big left from Dracul misses.
An inside leg kick from Dracul misses. #CL2#
Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Davis on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Dracul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Dracul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Davis throws a body punch but Dracul moves out of range.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab by Davis.
Davis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dracul.
Dracul misses with a wild body shot.
Davis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good exchange - Davis coming out on top.
Davis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Davis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dracul lands with a cross.
Dracul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
Dracul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davis looks for the body kick but Dracul saw that one coming.
Dracul connects with a crisp jab.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Dracul moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Davon Davis just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Dracul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dracul.
Davis misses with a hook. Dracul ducked under it nicely.
Davis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dracul lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dracul avoids the head kick by Davis.
Dracul throws a lazy right hand but Davis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dracul.
Dracul slips under a jab from Davis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dracul.
Dracul scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Davis throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Dracul pivots, looking for a leg kick but Davis is out of range and Dracul settles back down.
Dracul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis misses the jab.
Dracul fires out a quick counter leg kick but Davis just manages to avoid it.
Davis jabs at Dracul's body.
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dracul.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dracul tries a low kick but Davis avoids it.#T1#
Dracul takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
Davis lands with a thumping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Dracul. Beautiful body shot.
Davis misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Davis closes the distance and pushes Dracul back into the cage.
Dracul misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Davis.
Dracul lands a hook that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Dracul misses with some punches.
Dracul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Davis.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dracul tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Dracul back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Davis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dracul can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action.
Dracul misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Davis. #T2#
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davis misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Dracul fails to land.
Dracul blocks a body shot from Davis.
Dracul lands with a left to the head.
Dracul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dracul backwards. #BC#
Dracul manages to break the clinch.
Dracul takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
Dracul pivots, looking for a leg kick but Davis is out of range and Dracul settles back down.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dracul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dracul ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Dracul attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Davis connects with an inside leg kick.
Davis connects with a leg kick.
Davis defending well as Dracul loads up on a big left hand.
Davis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dracul lands a jab to Davis's midsection.
Dracul throws a lazy right hand but Davis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Davis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dracul moves out of range of the leg kick from Davis.
Dracul takes one to the chin there.
Davis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dracul looks to land a left hand but Davis moved out of range nicely.
Dracul misses with a low kick.
Davis lands a nice shot that snaps Dracul's head back.
Davis checks a low kick from Dracul.
Good work by Davis as he checks the leg kick.
Davis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Davis forces Dracul back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dracul misses with a body shot.
Davis wants to counter the offense by Dracul and move into the clinch position.
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dracul.
Dracul lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dracul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Davis.
#T4#
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dracul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dracul misses with a punch to the body.
Dracul throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Dracul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davis misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
Dracul misses with some punches.
Davis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
Davis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dracul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Dracul.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
Dracul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davis tries a body shot but Dracul blocks it.
Dracul misses with some punches.
Dracul misses with some punches.
Davon Davis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Davis blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Davon Davis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Nice defenses there by Davis.
Davis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dracul cracks Davis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dracul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dracul works Davis's body with a nice hook.
Dracul motions for Davis to come forward. Dracul throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Davis misses with a straight left.
Dracul slips a jab from Davis.
Davis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dracul.
Davis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Davis swings for the body but Dracul moves out of range.
It looked like Dracul was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Davis.
Dracul throws a sloppy body shot
and Davis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dracul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dracul's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Davis checks a leg kick.
Dracul throws out a leg kick but Davis moves out of range and Dracul only half commits.
Dracul misses with a hook
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Dracul avoids the body shot from Davis.
A nice leg kick lands there from Davis. #T1#
Dracul needs to keep his hands up - Davis had a free shot at his head there.
Davis digs a good hook to Dracul's body.
Davis is looking to score with low kicks.
Davis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dracul is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Davis finds it's way through Dracul's defenses. #CL2#
Davis forces Dracul back against the cage and clinches.
Dracul lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Dracul.
Davis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dracul.
Dracul lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dracul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dracul lands with a right to the head.
Dracul lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Dracul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dracul slips a straight right by Davis.
Dracul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Davis avoids the body shot from Dracul.
Nice defenses there by Davis.
A little jabbing left from Davis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vlad Dracul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dracul misses with a hook.
Davis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Davis looks to throw the jab but Dracul is out of range.
Dracul cracks a nice hook into Davis's ribs.
Dracul swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Davis.
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dracul throws out the jab.
Dracul misses with a leg kick.
Dracul bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Davis's head backwards.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dracul moves away.
A quick step to the side and Dracul tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Dracul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dracul throws out the jab.
Dracul checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Davis.
A slow jab from Dracul misses its intended target.
Dracul misses with a body shot.
Davis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dracul throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dracul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Dracul.
Davis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Davis blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Dracul.
Dracul throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Dracul throws the kick towards the body but Davis avoids it.
Davis thumps Dracul with a low kick.
Dracul takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Davis scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Dracul misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Dracul misses the target.
Davis cracks Dracul with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dracul catches Davis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Davon Davis has been cut.
Dracul loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
Davis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dracul swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dracul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Dracul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.#T4#
Dracul smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dracul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dracul takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Davis lands an overhand right.
Davis misses with a hook. Dracul ducked under it nicely.
Dracul throws a solid leg kick but Davis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dracul.#CL2#
Davis drives through and clinches with Dracul against the cage.
Dracul working aggressively here.
Dracul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dracul will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dracul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Davis breaks from the clinch.
Davis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Davis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Davis drops his hands momentarily and Dracul takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dracul slips a jab from Davis.
Dracul avoids the head kick by Davis.
Dracul tried to counter with a leg kick but Davis avoided it.
A shot to the liver by Davis. Beautiful body shot.
Davis connects with a nice looking jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Davon Davis.
Well Davis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Davon Davis!
Davon Davis is the new light heavyweight champion!
Davon Davis was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 54
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Dracul has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dracul there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gizmo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dracul swivels and escapes.
Dracul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gizmo lands a nice hook to Dracul's body. Dracul takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Gizmo . Beautiful body shot.
Dracul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gizmo .
Gizmo throws the left hand but Dracul avoids the punch easily.
Dracul let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Gizmo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dracul pushes Gizmo off but Gizmo dives into side control.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gizmo trying to control the position but Dracul is working away.
Gizmo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Gizmo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gizmo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gizmo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dracul is avoiding damage well.
Gizmo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gizmo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gizmo advances nicely into full mount.
Gizmo punching from mount but Dracul doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gizmo looking to control but Dracul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul is trying desperately to improve position.
Dracul is bucking up trying to escape but Gizmo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Gizmo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dracul is in a horrible position here. Gizmo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gizmo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dracul blocking the ground and pound.
Dracul avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gizmo .
Gizmo is landing with some decent strikes but Dracul is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dracul can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dracul is squirming around, avoiding Gizmo 's attempts to control the action.
Gizmo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T3#
Dracul is squirming around, avoiding Gizmo 's attempts to control the action.
Dracul manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gizmo connects with a nice short shot to Dracul's temple.
Gizmo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gizmo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dracul's head.
Dracul is trying to get back to full guard.
Gizmo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gizmo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dracul defending well though. #T4#
Gizmo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gizmo throwing shots but Dracul is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gizmo connects with a nice short shot to Dracul's temple.
Gizmo is looking to take a break and control but Dracul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dracul is trying to stand back up but Gizmo is controlling him
Gizmo thows a huge punch but Dracul dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Gizmo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gizmo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the liver by Gizmo . Beautiful body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gizmo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dracul appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gizmo lands with an uppercut that bounces Dracul off the cage and back into range.
Gizmo connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gizmo throws a jab but it's blocked by Dracul.
Gizmo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dracul's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gizmo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dracul scrambles back to his feet.
Frank Gizmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dracul moves away from the strike by Gizmo . #T1#
Dracul takes one to the chin there.
Gizmo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dracul on the side of the head.
Dracul stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dracul wants it to stay on the feet.
Gizmo misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Dracul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dracul takes one to the chin there.
A jab lands there for Gizmo .
A looping hook to the body misses from Gizmo . Dracul does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Dracul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gizmo tries to clinch up but Dracul circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Dracul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gizmo lands a jab to Dracul's midsection.
Frank Gizmo is winning the standup battle so far.
Dracul takes one to the side of the head.
#T2#
Gizmo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dracul ducks under a wild hook from Gizmo .
Gizmo throws a jab when Dracul was well out of range.
Dracul walks into a left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gizmo .
It seemed like Dracul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dracul on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gizmo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dracul can do to turn this around?
Gizmo throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dracul to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Frank Gizmo has been cut.
Dracul defending well as Gizmo loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Dracul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Gizmo is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Dracul releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gizmo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dracul at a distance.
Vlad Dracul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Dracul 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gizmo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dracul. Dracul circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gizmo swings widly with a right hand
and Dracul counters with a lovely shot to the body.
It looks like Gizmo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gizmo throws a body punch but Dracul moves out of range.
Dracul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gizmo looks to land a right hand but Dracul moved out of range.
Dracul ducks under a wild hook from Gizmo .
Dracul throws out a counter right but Gizmo avoids it with no problem.
Gizmo dives in and grabs Dracul's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dracul pushes down on Gizmo 's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dracul! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Gizmo . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dracul moves forwards but Gizmo connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
A big right from Gizmo misses.
Dracul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Dracul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Gizmo gets a takedown into half guard.
Dracul kicks off Gizmo and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dracul moves out of range of the strikes.
Dracul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gizmo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gizmo throws a hook but Dracul blocks it.
Gizmo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dracul.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Gizmo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Gizmo 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Gizmo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Gizmo has Dracul up against the cage in a clinch.
Gizmo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gizmo prevents a body shot from Dracul.
Dracul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dracul scores with a shoulder strike.
Dracul trying to control the position but instead, Gizmo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dracul into the cage.
Gizmo jumps guard but Dracul stands there with Gizmo around his waist. Gizmo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gizmo .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Gizmo fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dracul creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dracul prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Dracul - that landed with a thud.
#T1##BC2#
Dracul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gizmo misses with a left hand
and Dracul counters with a straight right hand.
Gizmo throws an off balance right hand
and Dracul counters with a huge left! Gizmo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dracul isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gizmo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dracul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Dracul!
Vlad Dracul is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Vlad Dracul 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:
ENIGMA 50
Date: Oct 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Gizmo .
Gizmo looks to land a right hand but Dracul moved out of range.
Vlad Dracul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gizmo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dracul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Gizmo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gizmo tries to counter with a takedown but Dracul is quick to defend against it.
Gizmo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dracul misses with a right hand #TD#
and Gizmo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dracul!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gizmo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dracul sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gizmo throws a strike aimed at the side of Dracul's head but Dracul avoids it well.
Gizmo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dracul sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gizmo working the ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee asks Gizmo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gizmo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dracul avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gizmo .
Dracul managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gizmo .
#T1#
Dracul is being controlled here.
Gizmo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gizmo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gizmo working the body and head with strikes.
Gizmo cracks Dracul with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dracul can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dracul is trying to buck Gizmo off.
Dracul is looking for a sweep.
Gizmo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dracul struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Gizmo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gizmo prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Gizmo throws an elbow but Dracul slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gizmo is chipping away with strikes.
Gizmo throws a strike aimed at the side of Dracul's head but Dracul avoids it well.
Dracul dodges the ground and pound from Gizmo .
The strikes coming from Gizmo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gizmo staying calm.
Gizmo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dracul sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dracul is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gizmo connects with a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Gizmo dominated that round.
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#
Dracul thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Dracul misses the target.
Gizmo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dracul.
#TD#
Gizmo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dracul tries to get to full guard but Gizmo has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Gizmo there.
Gizmo working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gizmo is trying to control. Dracul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gizmo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dracul can do to turn this around?
Gizmo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gizmo not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Dracul wants to get back to his feet.
Gizmo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gizmo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gizmo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gizmo connects with a nice short shot to Dracul's temple. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dracul is looking to control Gizmo 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dracul avoid being mounted?
Gizmo slips a nice elbow through Dracul's hands, connecting with Dracul's forehead.
Dracul is not content to let Gizmo control the position.
Gizmo stalling.
Dracul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gizmo trying to control the action but Dracul is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Gizmo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Gizmo throws a jab but it's blocked by Dracul.
Dracul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dracul scores with a nice head shot.
Dracul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dracul smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gizmo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dracul misses with a hook.
Gizmo attempts a counter takedown but Dracul avoids it well and moves away.
Dracul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gizmo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dracul to score with a decent uppercut.
Dracul swings for the body but Gizmo moves out of range.
Gizmo feinted with a counter takedown.
Gizmo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dracul slips under a jab.
Dracul throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Gizmo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gizmo .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gizmo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Gizmo throwing strikes but missing.
Gizmo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gizmo wants to control from the top but Dracul keeps moving.
Gizmo won't allow Dracul to sweep him here.
Gizmo landing some decent shots from guard.
Dracul seems keen to control Gizmo 's posture.
Gizmo throws a strike but Dracul rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Dracul wants to control from the top but Gizmo keeps moving.
Gizmo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dracul is one step ahead there.
Dracul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gizmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Gizmo , not yet.
Gizmo is working hard here to advance position.
Dracul wants to control from the top but Gizmo keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Dracul really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Dracul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gizmo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dracul jabs Gizmo right on the nose. Gizmo blinks but takes it well.
Dracul looks to throw the jab but Gizmo is out of range.
Gizmo misses the jab.
Dracul might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gizmo takes a swing at Dracul's ribcage but misses.
Dracul lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gizmo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dracul misses with a hook.
Dracul lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gizmo at a distance.
Vlad Dracul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gizmo ducks right into an uppercut from Dracul.
Gizmo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dracul throws out the jab. #TD#
Dracul gets caught flat footed, as Gizmo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dracul keeping moving, preventing Gizmo from controlling successfully.
Gizmo is looking to work some ground and pound but Dracul has wrist control.#T1#
Gizmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Frank Gizmo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gizmo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gizmo throws a strike but Dracul rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gizmo pulls Dracul in to control the position.
Gizmo is trying to control the position but Dracul postures up.
Gizmo has a closed guard, preventing Dracul from standing up.
Gizmo wants to sweep here but Dracul controlling him for the moment.
Gizmo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Gizmo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gizmo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gizmo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dracul was well out of range. Poor timing from Gizmo .
Dracul swings for the body but Gizmo moves out of range.
Vlad Dracul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gizmo takes a swing at Dracul's ribcage but misses.
Gizmo throws a hook to the side of Dracul's head but Dracul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dracul scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gizmo throws a lazy right hand but Dracul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Dracul dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Gizmo looks to land a left hand but Dracul moved out of range nicely.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gizmo .
Gizmo walks into a jab.
Dracul scores with a punch to the head.
Dracul misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dracul darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gizmo connects with a single shot there.
Dracul loads up on a big right hand but Gizmo slips the punch.
Dracul scores with a nice strike.
Gizmo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dracul sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gizmo somewhat.
Dracul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gizmo moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Dracul misses.
Dracul throws a hook but Gizmo avoids it easily.
Dracul misses the jab.
Dracul defending well as Gizmo loads up on a big left hand.
Dracul looks to land a right hand but Gizmo moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dracul misses with a looping right.#T1#
Gizmo ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
Gizmo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dracul misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Gizmo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dracul's guard.
Gizmo with a nice head shot there.
Dracul pulls Gizmo in close to prevent any damage.
Gizmo postures up and lands a big shot to Dracul's brow.
Dracul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gizmo .
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gizmo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dracul preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gizmo 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. #T2#
Gizmo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dracul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gizmo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gizmo 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gizmo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dracul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gizmo .
Gizmo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dracul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gizmo .
Gizmo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dracul's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vlad Dracul.
I think Dracul 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:48
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Frank Gizmo retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 43
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Sandu ducks right into an uppercut from Dracul.
Dracul moves away from the strike by Sandu.
Vlad Dracul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dracul ducks right into an uppercut from Sandu.
Dracul throws out a loose jab but Sandu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sandu swinging wildly here.
Dracul ducks under a wild hook from Sandu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Sandu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dracul scores with a jab to the head.
Sandu misses with an uppercut.
Dracul scores with a nice right hand.
Sandu moves away from the strike by Dracul.
Dracul bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sandu's head backwards.
Dracul with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Dracul misses with a left hand
and Sandu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dracul feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sandus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sandu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dracul misses the body punch
and Sandu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dracul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dracul throws a big shot that misses.
Dracul lands with a cross.
Dracul catches Sandu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sandu lands a jab.#T1#
Sandu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dracul was well out of range. Poor timing from Sandu.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dracul.
Sandu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dracul swings for the body but Sandu moves out of range.
Sandu throws a lazy right hand but Dracul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dracul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandu moves away.
Dracul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandu manages to avoid it.
Sandu walks into a jab.
Dracul avoids the body shot from Sandu.
Dracul feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sandus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sandu staying out of range there.
Dracul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dracul swings for the body but Sandu moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sandu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dracul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandu moves away.
Dracul misses with a looping left.
Dracul is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sandu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A slow jab from Sandu misses its intended target.
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!
Dracul lands a nice shot that snaps Sandu's head back.
Dracul on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dracul throws a hook but Sandu blocks it.#T2#
Dracul comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sandu takes one on the button.
Dracul swings widly with a right hand
and Sandu counters with a stiff right hand.
Dracul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dracul fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dracul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sandu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dracul throws a shot to the body.
Sandu takes one on the button.
Dracul throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Dracul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sandu checks a low kick from Dracul.
Dracul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dracul throws a front kick aimed at Sandu's knee but Sandu avoids it well.
Dracul uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sandu has time to react.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dracul gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch lands to the side of Dracul 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sandu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sandu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sandu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dracul.
Sandu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Dracul dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dracul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sandu.
Sandu walks into a left hand.
Dracul has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sandu throws out a loose jab but Dracul uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sandu misses the target.
Dracul throws a poor cross that misses
and Sandu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dracul fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sandu is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sandu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sandu throws a hook to the side of Dracul's head but Dracul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sandu lands a jab.
Dracul cracks Sandu with a good jab.
Sandu cracks Dracul with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dracul scores with the left hand. Sandu knows he should have avoided that one.
Dracul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandu looks to land a right hand but Dracul moved out of range.
Nice shot by Sandu.
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!
A slow jab from Dracul misses its intended target.
Dracul swings for the body but Sandu moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Dracul.
Good exchange - Dracul coming out on top.
Dracul throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dracul misses with an uppercut
and Dracul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Dracul there.
Dracul lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Sandu misses.
A jab from Dracul finds it's way through Sandu's defenses.
Dracul swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sandu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dracul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sandu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sandu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dracul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sandu on the side of the head.
Dracul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandu.
Dracul digs a good hook to Sandu's body.
Sandu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sandu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dracul lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Sandu.
Dracul throws a looping overhand right but Sandu ducks down to avoid it.
Dracul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandu works over Dracul's head and body with a nice combination.
Sandu misses with an uppercut.
Sandu looks to throw the jab but Dracul is out of range.
Sandu jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
A shot to the body from Dracul misses
enabling Sandu to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Dracul does it's job there.
Vlad Dracul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Dracul lands.
Dracul lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dracul takes a swing at Sandu's ribcage but misses.
Dracul sizes up Sandu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dracul tries to bum rush Sandu with a series of wild strikes but Sandu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dracul misses with a hook to the body
and Sandu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sandu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sandu blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Dracul. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dracul.
Sandu misses with a few strikes there.
Sandu looks to throw the jab but Dracul is out of range.
Sandu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dracul.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sandu throws a hook to the side of Dracul's head but Dracul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dracul lands a jab.
Sandu throws a hook but Dracul avoids it easily.
Dracul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vlad Dracul will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sandu looks to score with a jab to the body but Dracul is just out of range.
Sandu staying out of range there.
Dracul moves out of range of the strikes.
Dracul lands a jab to Sandu's midsection.
Dracul misses with a hook. Sandu ducked under it nicely.
Dracul takes a swing at Sandu's ribcage but misses.
Dracul slips a straight right by Sandu.
Sandu blocks a jab.
Dracul misses with a looping left.
Sandu throws a shot from downtown. Dracul moves away and avoids it.
Sandu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dracul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sandu scrambles back to his feet.
Dracul works over Sandu's head and body with a nice combination.
Dracul staying out of range there.
Sandu misses with a few strikes there.
Dracul lands with a straight right. Sandu didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandu swings for the body but Dracul moves out of range.
Dracul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandu was well out of range. Poor timing from Dracul.
Dracul misses with a wild body shot.
Dracul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dracul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sandu's head.
Vilhelm Sandu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Sandu throws an overhand right that lands on Dracul's shoulder, as Dracul tries to avoid the shot.
Dracul throws out a powerful jab.
Dracul jabs Sandu right on the nose. Sandu blinks but takes it well.
Sandu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dracul throws the left hand but Sandu avoids the punch easily.
Sandu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sandu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dracul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Dracul.
Vlad Dracul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sandu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sandu looks to land a right hand but Dracul moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sandu.
Dracul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandu.
Dracul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dracul will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sandu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandu needs to keep his hands up - Dracul had a free shot at his head there.
Dracul connects with a looping right hand.
Dracul's corner calls for a 1-2. Dracul obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Dracul misses the target.
Sandu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sandu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dracul throws out the jab.
Sandu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dracul connects with a nice looking jab.
Dracul misses with a straight left.
Dracul lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dracul lands a jab-cross combination.
Dracul throws a jab but it's blocked by Sandu.
Dracul finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dracul connects with a looping right hand.
Dracul takes a swing at Sandu's ribcage but misses.
Dracul moves out of range of the strikes.
Dracul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dracul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandu moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dracul misses with a hook.
Dracul throws an off balance right hand
and Sandu counters with a stiff right hand.
Sandu digs a good body shot into Dracul's ribs.
Sandu misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Dracul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dracul has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Dracul!
During a confident post fight interview, Vlad Dracul thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Vilhelm Sandu spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to thank my opponent for the fight, and I want to give a shout out to
Undead Nutrition (6227) in St. Petersburg for sponsoring me.'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 27
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dracul feints a jab promting Lee to slip. Dracul then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lee has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dracul lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Lee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dracul is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture.
Lee connects with a couple of short punches.
Dracul avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dracul utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dracul utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dracul works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dracul stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Dracul. That snapped Lee's head back.
Lee tries for a takedown but Dracul sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dracul as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Dracul displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Vlad Dracul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taek Jo Lee.
Lee looks winded!
Lee dives in and grabs Dracul's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dracul pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Dracul darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dracul connects with a body shot.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dracul lands with a right hand.
Dracul jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dracul lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been told by Dracul's head coaches at Elite MMA Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dracul scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dracul fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dracul uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.#ROC#Lee is rocked!
Lee bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Dracul comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Lee falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Lee was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad Dracul!
A very excited looking Vlad Dracul 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:
ENIGMA 20
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Dracul misses with a body punch
and Quinlin counters with a nice uppercut.
Dracul throws a big shot that misses.
Dracul has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite MMA Training in the buildup to the fight.
Dracul connects with a body shot.
Dracul throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Quinlin counters with a shoot takedown. Dracul fights it but they end up in guard.
Quinlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dracul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dracul wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Quinlin manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul is trying to stand up here but Quinlin is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinlin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dracul's head.
Quinlin wants to pass the guard but Dracul is defending well.
Quinlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dracul keeps working. #T1#
Dracul scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Quinlin manages to mount him!
Quinlin content just to control the position here.
Quinlin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dracul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Quinlin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T2#
Dracul is trying to escape the mount.
Quinlin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Quinlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dracul is looking to escape.
Quinlin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Quinlin content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dracul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Quinlin throws some wild stikes that Dracul manages to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Quinlin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dracul throws a hook to the side of Quinlin's head but Quinlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quinlin walks into a straight right hand from Dracul.
The fighters circling - Dracul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dracul looks to land a right hand but Quinlin moved out of range.
Quinlin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dracul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quinlin cracks Dracul with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dracul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quinlin doesn't seem bothered though.
Quinlin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dracul connects with a good right hand that stumbles Quinlin. Quinlin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dracul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Quinlin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Dracul is predictable there
and Dracul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dracul throws a shot from downtown. Quinlin moves away and avoids it.
Quinlin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dracul throws out a leg kick but Quinlin moves out of range and Dracul only half commits.
Quinlin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dracul.
Quinlin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dracul as he jumps to the side.
Dracul lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dracul misses with an uppercut.
Quinlin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dracul has time to react.#T1##CL2#
Quinlin instigates a clinch.
Quinlin blocks a body shot from Dracul.
Quinlin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dracul prevents it.
Quinlin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dracul pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vlad Dracul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Quinlin.
Dracul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quinlin's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Dracul fails to land.
Quinlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quinlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dracul softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dracul lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quinlin.#BC2#
Quinlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dracul throws a shot from downtown. Quinlin moves away and avoids it.
Vlad Dracul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dracul.
Quinlin ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
Quinlin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Dracul misses its intended target.
Dracul throws a big shot that misses.
Quinlin moves away from the strike by Dracul.
Quinlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dracul.#T2##CL2#
Quinlin moves into the clinch.
Quinlin working aggressively here.
Quinlin stalls.
Good body shot from Dracul.
Quinlin is breathing heavily.
Dracul lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dracul can't find room to land a body shot as Quinlin controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Dracul fails to land.
Quinlin prevents a body shot from Dracul.
Dracul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quinlin jumps guard but Dracul stands there with Quinlin around his waist. Quinlin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dracul lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Paddy Quinlin has been cut.
Dracul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quinlin wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short left from Dracul.
Dracul doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Dracul dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paddy Quinlin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dracul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Quinlin scores with a hook.
Quinlin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dracul misses with a body punch
and Quinlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dracul throws a hook but Quinlin blocks it.
Quinlin shoots for a double leg takedown but Dracul sprawls well. He's pushed Quinlin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dracul misses with a lunging right hand
letting Quinlin counter with a right hand.
Quinlin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dracul tests Quinlin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quinlin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Quinlin throws a lazy right hand but Dracul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quinlin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dracul circles away.
Dracul swings widly with a right hand
letting Quinlin counter with a right hand.
Quinlin moves in looking to clinch but Dracul pushes him off.
Dracul throws a hook but Quinlin avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Dracul blocks the leg kick.
Quinlin is looking to clinch but Dracul is avoiding it.
Dracul misses the shot to the body.
Quinlin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Quinlin ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
Quinlin ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
Dracul misses with an uppercut
and Quinlin counters with a left to the body.
Quinlin tries to clinch up but Dracul circles away and keeps his distance.
Dracul throws a body shot but no joy.
Vlad Dracul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quinlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Dracul misses.
Dracul fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dracul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quinlin.
Dracul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Quinlin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dracul throws the left hand but Quinlin avoids the punch easily.
Quinlin slips under a jab.
Dracul misses with an uppercut. Quinlin saw that one coming.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Quinlin gets control of Dracul's arms and successfully pulls guard. Quinlin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dracul would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Paddy Quinlin has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Quinlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Dracul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Quinlin looking to control.
#ES2#
Quinlin wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dracul enables Quinlin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dracul manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy Quinlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Quinlin 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Quinlin!
In his post fight interview, Paddy Quinlin gave a big smile as he said 'The road to Hell is paved with the blood and entrails of the fallen.'. |
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ENIGMA 14
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Dracul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Mittelsbach was well out of range. Poor timing from Dracul.#TD2#
Von Mittelsbach looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dracul!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dracul is trying to work for a sweep but Von Mittelsbach has mounted him!
Von Mittelsbach throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dracul because Von Mittelsbach loaded up on that one.
Von Mittelsbach misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dracul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Von Mittelsbach throwing strikes here but Dracul is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Mittelsbach punching from mount but Dracul doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Von Mittelsbach punching from mount but Dracul doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dracul holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Von Mittelsbach tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T1#
Dracul wants to control but Von Mittelsbach is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Von Mittelsbach.
#SUB2#
Von Mittelsbach is working for a guillotine from mount but Dracul frees his head quite easily.
Dracul holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Von Mittelsbach tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
BOOM! Von Mittelsbach connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dracul holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Von Mittelsbach tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dracul is squirming around, avoiding Von Mittelsbach's attempts to control the action.
Dracul wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dracul wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Von Mittelsbach.
Von Mittelsbach looking to control but Dracul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dracul is in all sorts of trouble here.
Von Mittelsbach landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Myeong Von Mittelsbach dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dracul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Myeong Von Mittelsbach has been cut.
Von Mittelsbach slips under a jab from Dracul.
Von Mittelsbach is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dracul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Von Mittelsbach shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Von Mittelsbach not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Von Mittelsbach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Von Mittelsbach working the head and body with strikes.
Dracul is not content to let Von Mittelsbach control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Mittelsbach prevents Dracul from standing back up.
Von Mittelsbach sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dracul defending well though.
Von Mittelsbach missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Von Mittelsbach thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Von Mittelsbach wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dracul keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dracul keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dracul looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dracul lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Mittelsbach's head.
Von Mittelsbach ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
Von Mittelsbach fails with a takedown attempt.
Dracul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Von Mittelsbach scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dracul avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Von Mittelsbach. #T2##SUB2#
Von Mittelsbach is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dracul has escaped the position, nice work there.
Von Mittelsbach trying to control the position but Dracul is working away.
Von Mittelsbach looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dracul is avoiding damage well.
Von Mittelsbach controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Mittelsbach working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Myeong Von Mittelsbach will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Myeong Von Mittelsbach's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Von Mittelsbach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dracul throws out the jab.
Vlad Dracul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Von Mittelsbach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dracul connects with a crisp jab.
Dracul connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Mittelsbach. Von Mittelsbach circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the liver by Dracul. Beautiful body shot.
Dracul looks to throw the jab but Von Mittelsbach is out of range.
Von Mittelsbach let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dracul fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Von Mittelsbach checks it well.
Dracul lands with a right and another and another! Von Mittelsbach is in big trouble! Dracul lands again and this time it's lights out for Von Mittelsbach! A quality knockout there for Dracul.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vlad Dracul!
A very excited looking Vlad Dracul 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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