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Event:
HRL82
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Pulizzi throws a leg kick but Stukov moved away.
A big right from Stukov misses.
Stukov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pulizzi is out of range and Stukov settles back down.
Petr Stukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulizzi takes a swing at Stukov's ribcage but misses.
Pulizzi takes a swing at Stukov's ribcage but misses.
Stukov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stukov scores with a nice right hand.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot.
A big right from Stukov misses.
Stukov lands a jab to Pulizzi's midsection.
Pulizzi checks a low kick from Stukov.
Pulizzi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stukov throws a looping overhand right but Pulizzi ducks down to avoid it.
Pulizzi misses with a shot to the body
and Stukov counters with a straight right hand.
Pulizzi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stukov scores with a head kick.
Stukov moves out of range as Pulizzi throws a body kick.
Pulizzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stukov manages to avoid it.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Stukov.
Stukov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulizzi. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulizzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pulizzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Pulizzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pulizzi misses with a wild combination.
Stukov misses with a wild body shot.
Stukov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulizzi.
Stukov avoids the body shot from Pulizzi.
Stukov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stukov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulizzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stukov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stukov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stukov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pulizzi. That did some damage!#T2#
Pulizzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pulizzi lands with a nice body punch.
A punch lands to the side of Stukov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stukov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stukov lands with an overhand left.
Pulizzi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stukov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulizzi.
No joy there for Pulizzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pulizzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Stukov is just out of range.
Pulizzi defending well as Stukov loads up on a big left hand.
Pulizzi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stukov counters with a two punch combo.
Pulizzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stukov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pulizzi is looking to wear down Stukov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stukov misses with a low kick.
Pulizzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulizzi misses with a wild body shot.
Pulizzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stukov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulizzi.#T3#
Stukov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stukov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab by Stukov.
Pulizzi misses with a wild body shot.
Stukov sizes up Pulizzi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pulizzi misses with an uppercut.
Stukov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stukov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stukov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pulizzi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Stukov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pulizzi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pulizzi loads up on a big right hand but Stukov slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stukov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulizzi. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulizzi swinging wildly here.
Pulizzi misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulizzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Stukov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stukov counters with a good low kick that Pulizzi was not able to check.
Pulizzi throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Stukov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulizzi throwing a counter right hand but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Stukov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pulizzi misses with a few strikes there.
A nice leg kick from Stukov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot.
Stukov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stukov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pulizzi misses with a jab to the body
and Stukov counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulizzi throws a series of punches but Stukov avoids them all with ease.
Stukov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pulizzi has time to react.
Pulizzi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stukov throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Stukov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulizzi. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulizzi throws a body punch but Stukov moves out of range.
Stukov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stukov with a nice cross.
Jab, jab by Stukov - just one landing.
Stukov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulizzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stukov tries to land a leg kick but Pulizzi saw it coming and moves away.
Stukov misses with an uppercut
and Pulizzi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stukov thinking.
Pulizzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Stukov is just out of range.
Stukov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pulizzi misses with a double jab
and Stukov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stukov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulizzi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pulizzi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pulizzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Stukov is just out of range.
Stukov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stukov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pulizzi throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Pulizzi jabs at Stukov's body.
Pulizzi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stukov slips a jab from Pulizzi.
Stukov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulizzi.
Pulizzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stukov.
Pulizzi misses with a wild body shot.
Pulizzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stukov.
A jab from Stukov does it's job there.
Pulizzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stukov looks to throw the jab but Pulizzi is out of range.
Pulizzi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petr Stukov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pulizzi throws a wild body kick that Stukov sees coming a mile off.
Pulizzi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pulizzi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stukov lands a lovely overhand right.
Pulizzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulizzi slips a straight right by Stukov.
Pulizzi moves out of range of the body kick from Stukov.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stukov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pulizzi.
Stukov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pulizzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
Pulizzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stukov moves away.
Pulizzi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pulizzi swings for the body but Stukov moves out of range.
Stukov wants to land a leg kick but Pulizzi is out of range.
Pulizzi throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Stukov misses.
Pulizzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Pulizzi scores with a shot to the body.
Stukov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulizzi's sensitive parts.
Stukov thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Stukov looks to move away, Pulizzi throws a big counter combo but Stukov just gets out of the way.
Pulizzi lunges at Stukov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stukov's hand. #T3#
Stukov lands a glancing blow to the side of Pulizzi's head.
Stukov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulizzi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pulizzi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stukov throws an off balance right hand
and Pulizzi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pulizzi lands a jab.
Stukov cracks Pulizzi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pulizzi swings for the body but Stukov moves out of range.
Pulizzi takes a swing at Stukov's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pulizzi lands with a nice body punch.
Stukov looks to land a left hand but Pulizzi moved out of range nicely.
Pulizzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulizzi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pulizzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stukov throws a poor cross that misses
and Stukov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulizzi digs a good hook to Stukov's body.
#T4#
A big left from Stukov misses.
It looked like Pulizzi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stukov.
Pulizzi misses with a body kick.
Stukov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pulizzi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pulizzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stukov cracks Pulizzi with a good jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulizzi, as that shot connected.
Pulizzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pulizzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice jab there from Stukov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stukov throws a jab when Pulizzi was well out of range.
That kick from Pulizzi tenderised Stukov's leg. Stukov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulizzi moves away.
Stukov throws a head kick that Pulizzi semi-blocks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Petr Stukov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stukov throws an overhand right that lands on Pulizzi's shoulder, as Pulizzi tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulizzi misses the target.
Stukov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulizzi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stukov thinking.
Pulizzi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pulizzi checks a leg kick.
Pulizzi slips a straight right by Stukov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulizzi. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stukov throws a counter combo.
Stukov misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Pulizzi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stukov lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulizzi. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stukov lands with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Stukov, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulizzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulizzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulizzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Stukov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulizzi.
Pulizzi looks for the body kick but Stukov saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stukov! But no joy.#T1#
Pulizzi throws a series of punches but Stukov avoids them all with ease.
Pulizzi slips under a jab from Stukov.
It looked like Pulizzi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stukov, as that shot connected.
Pulizzi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stukov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab lands there for Pulizzi.
Stukov lands a jab to Pulizzi's midsection.
Stukov throws an overhand right that lands on Pulizzi's shoulder, as Pulizzi tries to avoid the shot.
Pulizzi 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulizzi. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stukov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pulizzi cracks Stukov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Stukov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left lands for Stukov.#T2#
Stukov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stukov loads up on a big right hand but Pulizzi slips the punch.
Pulizzi misses with a kick to the body.
Stukov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stukov throws a right and a left that Pulizzi avoids nicely.
Stukov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulizzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulizzi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pulizzi avoids the body shot from Stukov.
Stukov throws a combination that misses
and Pulizzi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stukov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pulizzi moves away from the strike by Stukov.
Stukov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pulizzi misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Stukov. That snapped Pulizzi's head back.
Pulizzi cracks Stukov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stukov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulizzi.
#T3#
Stukov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pulizzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stukov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulizzi.
No joy there for Pulizzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pulizzi digs a good hook to Stukov's body.
Pulizzi loads up on a big right hand but Stukov slips the punch.
Pulizzi swings for the body but Stukov moves out of range.
Pulizzi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joe Pulizzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pulizzi misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stukov.
Stukov connects with a right hand. Pulizzi shakes it off.
Stukov slips under a jab from Pulizzi.
Stukov throws a shot to the body.
Pulizzi misses the shot to the body.
Stukov tests Pulizzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulizzi, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Stukov as he connects with a hook.
Stukov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stukov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stukov tests Pulizzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pulizzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Stukov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pulizzi throws a right hand that misses
and Stukov counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Pulizzi is rocked!
Stukov jabs at Pulizzi's body.
Oh Pulizzi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulizzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
Pulizzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pulizzi seems to have got his legs back now.
That kick from Stukov tenderised Pulizzi's leg. Pulizzi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pulizzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stukov lands with a right hand.
Petr Stukov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pulizzi tries to land a front kick but Stukov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stukov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Stukov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stukov 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Stukov!
Petr Stukov 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:
HRL75
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Pulizzi swings for the body but Siuta moves out of range.
Siuta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulizzi misses with a wild combination.
Siuta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Siuta 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.
Pulizzi throws out a loose jab but Siuta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siuta.
Siuta needs to keep his hands up - Pulizzi had a free shot at his head there.
Pulizzi slips a jab from Siuta.
Pulizzi lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Pulizzi.
Siuta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulizzi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Siuta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pulizzi misses with a hook to the body
and Pulizzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulizzi misses the shot to the body.
Siuta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pulizzi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Pulizzi misses with a wild combination.
Pulizzi misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Siuta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulizzi misses with a lunging right hand
and Siuta counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Joe Pulizzi has been cut.
Pulizzi lands a nice looking body shot.
Siuta slips under a jab from Pulizzi.
A little feinted left hand from Siuta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulizzi misses with a body punch
and Siuta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pulizzi looks to throw the jab but Siuta is out of range.
It looked like Siuta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi throws a lazy right hand but Siuta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Siuta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pulizzi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Siuta moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Siuta misses the target.
Joe Pulizzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulizzi misses the body punch
and Siuta counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Pulizzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siuta.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot.
It looked like Siuta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulizzi misses with a hook
and Siuta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Pulizzi misses with a two punch combination.
Pulizzi misses with a body punch
and Siuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulizzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pulizzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siuta moves away.
Pulizzi fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Siuta misses the target.
Pulizzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Siuta throws a big counter combination but Pulizzi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Siuta slips a jab and a cross from Pulizzi.
Siuta throws a body punch but Pulizzi moves out of range.
Siuta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pulizzi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot
and Siuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Pulizzi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Siuta is looking to clinch but Pulizzi is avoiding it.
Pulizzi misses with a shot to the body
and Siuta counters with a nice uppercut.
Siuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulizzi.
Pulizzi misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Siuta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulizzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siuta circles away quickly and effectively.
Pulizzi takes a swing at Siuta's ribcage but misses.
Siuta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Siuta walks into a straight right hand from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siuta.
Pulizzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Siuta.
Pulizzi misses with an uppercut
and Siuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Siuta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siuta can't find room to land a body shot as Pulizzi controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Pulizzi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pulizzi. #BC2#
Pulizzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pulizzi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pulizzi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Siuta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Siuta blocks the body kick.
Pulizzi lands a nice hook to Siuta's body. Siuta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Siuta.
Pulizzi looks to land a body kick but Siuta moved away.
It looked like Siuta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulizzi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Siuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Siuta scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC#Pulizzi is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Pulizzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Pulizzi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pulizzi misses with a double jab
and Siuta counters with a huge left! Pulizzi is in big trouble! He's backing up but Siuta isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Pulizzi from any more damage. A dominating finish by Siuta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Siuta!
During a confident post fight interview, Jan Siuta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HRL66
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Gurgel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulizzi dodges the punch combination from Gurgel.
Pulizzi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulizzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pulizzi tests Gurgel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gurgel is looking to clinch but Pulizzi is avoiding it.
Pulizzi misses with an uppercut.
Fabio Gurgel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Gurgel darts in and clinches Pulizzi up against the cage.
Gurgel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Pulizzi drags the fight down to the ground.
Gurgel wants to control from the top but Pulizzi keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurgel tries to free his leg and advance position but Pulizzi is retaining full guard.
Pulizzi is looking to stand up but Gurgel isn't so interested in that idea.
Gurgel slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulizzi tries to kick Gurgel off in order to stand up. Gurgel Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1##SUB#
Gurgel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pulizzi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pulizzi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gurgel is controlling him well.
Pulizzi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gurgel works to advance to full mount. Pulizzi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Gurgel looking for a guillotine from mount but Pulizzi is having none of it.
Pulizzi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Pulizzi has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Gurgel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Gurgel is looking for the choke from the back position but Pulizzi is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Gurgel is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Pulizzi with him. Pulizzi is trying to defend but Gurgel has an arm under the chin now! Pulizzi grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fabio Gurgel!
Fabio Gurgel retains his light heavyweight title! |
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Event:
HRL61
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Yo Ka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pulizzi defends well and Yo Ka ends up having to push Pulizzi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pulizzi misses with a hook. Yo Ka ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Yo Ka darts in and clinches Pulizzi up against the cage.
Yo Ka stalls.
Pulizzi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Yo Ka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pulizzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Yo Ka gets the takedown into side control.
Yo Ka prevents Pulizzi from escaping the position.
Yo Ka happy to just control the position for now.
Yo Ka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pulizzi is looking to get back to his feet here but Yo Ka is keeping cool and he's managed to take Pulizzi's back.
Pulizzi is trying to stand back up.
Pulizzi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Well, with Yo Ka on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Pulizzi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T1#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Yo Ka controlling the positon.
Pulizzi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Yo Ka tries to get the hooks in deep but Pulizzi pushed the leg off.
Pulizzi covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Pulizzi is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Pulizzi is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Yo Ka off. It looks like it's working - Yo Ka slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Pulizzi displaying calm under pressure there. #T2#
Yo Ka has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Yo Ka drives through with a takedown into Pulizzi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yo Ka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pulizzi is not content to let Yo Ka control the position. #ES#
Pulizzi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yo Ka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pulizzi counters with a right hand to the body.
Joe Pulizzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Park Yo Ka.#TD2#
Yo Ka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pulizzi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yo Ka won't allow Pulizzi to get back to his feet. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#ES#
Pulizzi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Yo Ka is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Pulizzi breaks the clinch.
Yo Ka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pulizzi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yo Ka somewhat.
Pulizzi is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Yo Ka clinches. #BC2#
Yo Ka breaks the clinch.
Pulizzi catches Yo Ka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Park Yo Ka has been cut.
Yo Ka shoots in but Pulizzi avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Pulizzi jabs at Yo Ka's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulizzi misses the target.
Pulizzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yo Ka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yo Ka slips a jab from Pulizzi.
Yo Ka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pulizzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yo Ka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pulizzi's waist but Pulizzi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yo Ka off to one side.
Pulizzi misses with a double jab.
Yo Ka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pulizzi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yo Ka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Pulizzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Park Yo Ka's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Pulizzi throws a lazy right hand but Yo Ka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Pulizzi as Yo Ka shoots in.
Pulizzi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pulizzi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yo Ka has time to react.
Pulizzi loads up on a big right hand but Yo Ka slips the punch.
Pulizzi sets himself, and Yo Ka steps forward looking for the clinch! Pulizzi avoids it this time.
A big left from Yo Ka misses.
Pulizzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Park Yo Ka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yo Ka is defended easily by Pulizzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulizzi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pulizzi duly obliges.
Yo Ka shoots in for a double leg but Pulizzi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pulizzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joe Pulizzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Park Yo Ka.#T1#
Yo Ka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pulizzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yo Ka fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Pulizzi. That snapped Yo Ka's head back.
Yo Ka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pulizzi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yo Ka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pulizzi defends it nicely.
Pulizzi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yo Ka.
Yo Ka slips under a jab.
Yo Ka has his takedown stuffed
and Pulizzi counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Yo Ka badly! He tries to strike back but Pulizzi puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Yo Ka out cold! Oh man, Yo Ka will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Pulizzi! |
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Event:
HRL56
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Pulizzi misses the shot to the body.
Pulizzi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pulizzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stukov circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Stukov finds it's way through Pulizzi's defenses.
Stukov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulizzi throws a jab when Stukov was well out of range.
Stukov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stukov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stukov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stukov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stukov throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Pulizzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulizzi throws an overhand right that lands on Stukov's shoulder, as Stukov tries to avoid the shot.
Stukov looks to land a combination but Pulizzi avoids it well.
Pulizzi thuds a left hand into Stukov's body.
A big left from Stukov misses.
Stukov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
The fighters circling - Stukov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stukov moves out of range of the strikes.
Stukov throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulizzi throws a body punch but Stukov moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stukov.
Pulizzi misses with a hook
and Stukov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stukov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pulizzi is out of range and Stukov settles back down.
Pulizzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stukov swinging wildly here.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Pulizzi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stukov scores with a jab.
Stukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Pulizzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Stukov tenderised Pulizzi's leg. Pulizzi is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Stukov blocks a jab.
Stukov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Pulizzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot.
Stukov lands with a right hand.
Stukov scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stukov misses with a low kick.
Pulizzi misses with a hook. Stukov ducked under it nicely.
Stukov scores with the left hand. Pulizzi knows he should have avoided that one.
Stukov misses with a wild combination.
Pulizzi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stukov. Stukov obviously looking to wear him down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stukov, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Stukov feints a jab promting Pulizzi to slip. Stukov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pulizzi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stukov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stukov throws the kick towards the body but Pulizzi avoids it.
Pulizzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pulizzi lands a body shot.
Stukov lands a glancing blow to the side of Pulizzi's head.
Stukov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stukov walks into a jab.
Pulizzi moves out of range as Stukov strikes.
Stukov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pulizzi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stukov scrambles back to his feet.
Stukov throws a body punch but Pulizzi moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stukov. That's going to slow Pulizzi down.
Stukov swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Pulizzi throws a jab when Stukov was well out of range.
Stukov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stukov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulizzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Stukov.
Stukov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pulizzi.
Pulizzi blocks a low kick nicely.
Pulizzi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pulizzi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#It looks like Petr Stukov has been cut.
Stukov scores with a sloppy right hand. Pulizzi should have avoided that one.
Pulizzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Stukov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stukov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pulizzi slips a jab and a cross from Stukov.
Pulizzi slips a straight right by Stukov.
Pulizzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Pulizzi misses.
Stukov unleashes a big counter combination but Pulizzi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Stukov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petr Stukov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice cross by Stukov.
Stukov lands a jab to Pulizzi's midsection.
Pulizzi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pulizzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stukov! But no joy.
Pulizzi misses with a series of wild punches.
Stukov lands with a right hand.
Pulizzi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stukov counters with a straight right hand.
Pulizzi throws a hook but Stukov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulizzi's sensitive parts.
Pulizzi checks a low kick from Stukov.
It looked like Pulizzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulizzi blocks a jab.
Pulizzi 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#
Pulizzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pulizzi misses with a straight left.
Pulizzi lands with a right hand.
Stukov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stukov slips a jab from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stukov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pulizzi under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulizzi. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pulizzi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pulizzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stukov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stukov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pulizzi fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stukov.
Good exchange - Stukov coming out on top.#T2#
Stukov stuns Pulizzi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Pulizzi slips under a jab from Stukov.
A telegraphed right hand from Stukov misses the target.
Pulizzi throwing a counter right hand but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Petr Stukov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pulizzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stukov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stukov moves away from the strike by Pulizzi.
Nice shot lands for Stukov.
Stukov takes a swing at Pulizzi's ribcage but misses.
Pulizzi connects with a right hand. Stukov shakes it off.
Stukov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petr Stukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulizzi misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stukov throws a leg kick but Pulizzi sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulizzi misses the target.
Stukov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulizzi.#T3#
Nice cross by Stukov.
Pulizzi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stukov. Stukov obviously looking to wear him down.
Stukov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stukov moves out of range as Pulizzi strikes.
Good work by Pulizzi as he checks the leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Pulizzi.
Stukov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulizzi.
A countering left hand to the body from Stukov misses.
Stukov defending well as Pulizzi loads up on a big left hand.
Stukov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stukov lands with a hook. Pulizzi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stukov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stukov digs a good hook to Pulizzi's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulizzi throws an off balance right hand
and Stukov counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Pulizzi cracks Stukov with a good jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Stukov. That snapped Pulizzi's head back.
Stukov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulizzi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab, jab by Pulizzi - just one landing.
Pulizzi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pulizzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Stukov counter with a right hand.
Pulizzi looks to land a left hand but Stukov moved out of range nicely.
Stukov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stukov misses with a wild combination.
Stukov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Stukov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Petr Stukov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Stukov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pulizzi circles away quickly and effectively.
Pulizzi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stukov throws a body kick that misses.
Stukov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stukov fails to land with a series of punches.
Pulizzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulizzi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stukov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pulizzi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stukov counters with a body kick.
Donk. Pulizzi catches Stukov right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Pulizzi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pulizzi connects with a right hand. Stukov shakes it off.
A jab from Pulizzi misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stukov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1##KD#
Pulizzi lands a left and a right that send Stukov crashing to the mat, dazed. Pulizzi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Stukov is rocked!
Stukov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stukov is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulizzi finish him?
Pulizzi looks to land a left hand but Stukov moved out of range nicely.
Stukov seems to have recovered his senses.
Pulizzi misses with an uppercut. Stukov saw that one coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stukov.
Stukov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No joy there for Pulizzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulizzi slips a jab from Stukov.
Stukov misses with a wild body shot.
Stukov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Pulizzi.
#T2#
Stukov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stukov jabs Pulizzi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stukov with the inside leg kick.
Stukov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Stukov as he connects with a hook.
Pulizzi needs to keep his hands up - Stukov had a free shot at his head there.
Pulizzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stukov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stukov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pulizzi at a distance.
Stukov scoring well with a low kick there.
Stukov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulizzi.#T3#
Stukov throws a looping overhand right but Pulizzi ducks down to avoid it.
Stukov misses with a series of wild punches.
Pulizzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stukov throws a lazy right hand but Pulizzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Stukov looks to move away, Pulizzi throws a big counter combo but Stukov just gets out of the way.
Pulizzi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pulizzi throws an off balance right hand
and Stukov counters with a nice body kick.
Joe Pulizzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pulizzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stukov moves away.
Stukov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stukov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pulizzi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stukov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stukov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Stukov looks to land a right hand but Pulizzi moved out of range.
Pulizzi throwing a counter right hand but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Stukov misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Pulizzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulizzi misses with a straight right.
Stukov with a nice calf kick.
Pulizzi blocks the body kick.
A good leg kick by Stukov.
Pulizzi moves away from the strike by Stukov.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulizzi misses the target.
Stukov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulizzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulizzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stukov connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulizzi lands a jab.
Petr Stukov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stukov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pulizzi on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Stukov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stukov 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Stukov!
A victorious Petr Stukov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HRL47
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Honeysuckle throws a head kick that misses.
Honeysuckle throws a head kick that misses.
Pulizzi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pulizzi misses with a two punch combination.
Honeysuckle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Honeysuckle moves away from the strike by Pulizzi.
The fighters circling - Pulizzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulizzi scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Pulizzi misses.
Pulizzi blocks a head kick by Honeysuckle.
Honeysuckle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Honeysuckle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Joe Pulizzi has been cut.
Pulizzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from Honeysuckle misses
and Pulizzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Honeysuckle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulizzi throws out the jab.
Honeysuckle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulizzi moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Honeysuckle finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pulizzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pulizzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pulizzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Honeysuckle tried to score with a low kick but Pulizzi checks it.
Honeysuckle connects with a leg kick.
Honeysuckle stuns Pulizzi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Honeysuckle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulizzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Honeysuckle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulizzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulizzi misses with a right hand
and Honeysuckle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Honeysuckle darts in and clinches Pulizzi up against the cage.
Honeysuckle throws an elbow that misses.
Honeysuckle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Pulizzi is trying to pull guard but Honeysuckle has him pressed against the cage.
Honeysuckle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Honeysuckle takes a shot to the head.
Pulizzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pulizzi lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Pulizzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pulizzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Honeysuckle counters with a stiff right hand.
Honeysuckle slips a jab from Pulizzi.
Nice shot by Honeysuckle.
Honeysuckle closes the distance but Pulizzi moves to the side
and Pulizzi counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
The fighters circling - Honeysuckle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulizzi throws out a counter right but Honeysuckle avoids it with no problem.
Honeysuckle misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Honeysuckle clinches up with Pulizzi and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Honeysuckle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pulizzi is defending well for now.
Honeysuckle trying to land knees to the body.
Honeysuckle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pulizzi is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulizzi.#TD2#
Pulizzi jumps guard and drags Honeysuckle to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Pulizzi has his foot on Honeysuckle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Honeysuckle works his way back into a safe position though.
Pulizzi has Honeysuckle pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Pulizzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Pulizzi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Pulizzi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Pulizzi takes a swing at Honeysuckle's ribcage but misses.
Honeysuckle thuds a left hand into Pulizzi's body.
Honeysuckle throws a body shot but no joy.
Honeysuckle throws a low kick but Pulizzi moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Pulizzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulizzi blocks a head kick by Honeysuckle.
Honeysuckle connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honeysuckle tests Pulizzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice shot by Pulizzi.#T1#
Honeysuckle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pulizzi with a jab.
Pulizzi throws a lazy right hand but Honeysuckle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Honeysuckle.
Honeysuckle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pulizzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Honeysuckle.
Pulizzi misses with a hook. Honeysuckle ducked under it nicely.
Honeysuckle half committed to a counter leg kick.
It looks like Honeysuckle has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Honeysuckle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Honeysuckle.
Good standup being displayed there by Pulizzi as he connects with a hook.
Pulizzi drops Honeysuckle with a huge uppercut! Honeysuckle drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Pulizzi is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Pulizzi!
Methuselah Honeysuckle was interviewed post fight and said 'A bump in the road, I'll be back better and hungrier!'. |
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Event:
HRL41
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Gurgel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pulizzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Fabio Gurgel has been cut.
Pulizzi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pulizzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gurgel.
A big left from Gurgel misses.
Pulizzi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pulizzi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gurgel shoots in but no luck this time.
Gurgel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gurgel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulizzi.
Pulizzi throws a big counter combination but Gurgel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gurgel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pulizzi is looking for a counter combo.
Joe Pulizzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Gurgel.
Nice sprawl there from Pulizzi as Gurgel shoots in.
Gurgel misses with a hook to the body
and Pulizzi counters with a huge left! Gurgel is in big trouble! He's backing up but Pulizzi isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gurgel from any more damage. A dominating finish by Pulizzi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Pulizzi! |
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Event:
HRL32
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Flatendo throws an off balance right hand
and Pulizzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulizzi lands with a nice combination. Flatendo backs away looking to recover.
Flatendo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been told by Flatendo's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Flatendo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pulizzi.
A nice side step and Pulizzi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pulizzi moves away from the strike by Flatendo.
Pulizzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flatendo.
Demarcus Flatendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flatendo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pulizzi counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Flatendo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulizzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Flatendo off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Flatendo. Those never looked like landing.
Pulizzi ducks under a wild hook from Flatendo.#CL#
Flatendo gets a clinch.
Pulizzi blocks an uppercut.
Pulizzi is looking to break free of the clinch but Flatendo has double underhooks. #T1##BC2#
Pulizzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Flatendo misses.
Pulizzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Flatendo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Pulizzi.
#BC2#
Pulizzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flatendo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulizzi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flatendo looks to land a left hand but Pulizzi moved out of range nicely.
Flatendo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pulizzi scores with a jab to the head.
Pulizzi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pulizzi catches Flatendo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Flatendo instigates a clinch.
Flatendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulizzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulizzi jumps guard but Flatendo stands there with Pulizzi around his waist. Pulizzi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulizzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Flatendo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulizzi's elbow. #TD2#
Pulizzi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Pulizzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flatendo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Pulizzi is tightening it up a little... Flatendo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Flatendo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Flatendo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Pulizzi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joe Pulizzi! |
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Event:
HRL27 Petric vs Thibodeaux
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Flatendo has managed to clinch.
Flatendo prevents Pulizzi from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flatendo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flatendo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Flatendo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulizzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pulizzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulizzi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Flatendo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pulizzi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flatendos head. #BC#
Pulizzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pulizzi misses with a double jab
and Flatendo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Pulizzi has been cut.
Flatendo misses with a hook
and Pulizzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flatendo throws a right hand that misses
and Flatendo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulizzi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulizzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flatendo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pulizzi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pulizzi digs a good hook to Flatendo's body.
We've been informed that Flatendo 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.
Pulizzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Flatendo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flatendo doesn't manage to clinch there - Pulizzi circles away.
Pulizzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Flatendo misses with a two punch combination.
Pulizzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Flatendo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Pulizzi tries to keep at a distance but Flatendo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pulizzi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flatendo has him pressed against the cage.
Flatendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flatendo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flatendo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulizzi lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Flatendo.
Pulizzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flatendo lands a shot to the body.
Pulizzi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pulizzi is trying to pull guard but Flatendo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Flatendo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Flatendo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulizzi tries a body shot but Flatendo blocks it.
Flatendo misses with the head strike.
Pulizzi prevents a body shot from Flatendo.
Flatendo blocks an uppercut.
Flatendo is leaning against Pulizzi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Pulizzi jumps guard.
#SUB#
Pulizzi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flatendo defends it easily.
Flatendo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pulizzi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Pulizzi has his feet on Flatendo's thighs here. He's pushed Flatendo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Flatendo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Pulizzi! |
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Event:
HRL22
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Stukov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulizzi.
Stukov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stukov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pulizzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stukov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pulizzi on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Pulizzi has been cut.
Stukov lands a glancing blow to the side of Pulizzi's head.
Stukov throws a body kick that misses.
Pulizzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Stukov misses.
Pulizzi throwing a counter right hand but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Stukov missing with a left hand there. Pulizzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulizzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stukov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulizzi.
Stukov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pulizzi throws a hook but Stukov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Stukov misses.
Pulizzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick by Stukov misses
enabling Pulizzi to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Pulizzi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stukov to score with a decent uppercut.
Pulizzi throws a hook to the side of Stukov's head but Stukov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Stukov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulizzi takes one on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pulizzi checks a leg kick.
Stukov thuds a left hand into Pulizzi's body.
Pulizzi throws an overhand right that lands on Stukov's shoulder, as Stukov tries to avoid the shot.
Stukov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Stukov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stukov throws a right hand that Pulizzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Pulizzi also avoids with ease.
Stukov connects with a looping right hand.
Stukov tries to score with a low kick but Pulizzi moves his leg out of the way.
Stukov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Stukov lands with a two punch combination before moving back 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!
Stukov thows a leg kick but Pulizzi checks it
and Pulizzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Petr Stukov has been cut.
Stukov misses with a leg kick
and Pulizzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stukov misses with a left hand
and Pulizzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulizzi moves out of range as Stukov strikes.
Pulizzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Stukov.
Stukov is looking for the big counter here.
Pulizzi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stukov lands a jab.
Pulizzi staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Stukov misses.
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
Stukov throws a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stukov.
#T3#
Pulizzi throws a hook but Stukov avoids it easily.
Stukov lands a jab.
A jab lands there for Stukov.
Pulizzi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pulizzi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pulizzi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stukov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pulizzi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stukov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pulizzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stukov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pulizzi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Pulizzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stukov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Pulizzi blocks a jab.
As Stukov looks to move away, Pulizzi throws a big counter combo but Stukov just gets out of the way.
Stukov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Stukov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pulizzi slips a jab from Stukov.
Pulizzi misses with an uppercut. Stukov saw that one coming.
Stukov thuds a left hand into Pulizzi's body.
Pulizzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stukov.
A good leg kick by Stukov.
Stukov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stukov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pulizzi counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Stukov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Stukov misses with a straight right.
It looked like Pulizzi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pulizzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stukov.
Stukov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stukov throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Pulizzi to counter with a crisp jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pulizzi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pulizzi misses with a right hand
and Pulizzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulizzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stukov.
Petr Stukov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Pulizzi.
Pulizzi dodges the punch combination from Stukov.
Pulizzi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stukov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi throws a right hand that misses
and Stukov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Stukov throws a hook to the side of Pulizzi's head but Pulizzi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulizzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pulizzi looks to land a right hand but Stukov moved out of range.
Stukov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulizzi throws a right hand that misses
and Stukov counters with a low kick, right behind Pulizzi 's knee.
Stukov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stukov lands a nice looking body shot.
Stukov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pulizzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulizzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulizzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Stukov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulizzi.
Pulizzi ducks under a wild hook from Stukov.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulizzi misses the target.
Stukov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stukov just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Pulizzi blocks a jab.
Pulizzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulizzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Stukov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stukov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pulizzi under the eye.
Pulizzi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stukov throws a front kick aimed at Pulizzi's knee but Pulizzi avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stukov.
Pulizzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stukov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulizzi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pulizzi blocks a head kick by Stukov.
Pulizzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pulizzi lunges at Stukov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stukov's hand.
Stukov just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulizzi misses with a looping right.#T3#
Pulizzi fails to land with a series of punches.
Stukov cracks Pulizzi with a good jab.
Pulizzi misses with a straight left.
Pulizzi ducks right into an uppercut from Stukov.
Stukov throws out a loose jab but Pulizzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulizzi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stukov counters with a one-two to the body.
Pulizzi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stukov.
Pulizzi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pulizzi scores with a nice head shot.
Stukov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulizzi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pulizzi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stukov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pulizzi on the side of the head.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Stukov there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stukov throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulizzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stukov throws a body punch but Pulizzi moves out of range.
Stukov throws a low kick but Pulizzi moves out of range easily.
Pulizzi is looking to counter punch.
Stukov throws a body punch but Pulizzi moves out of range.
Pulizzi appears to be looking for a big counter.#KD#
Pulizzi lands a left and a right that send Stukov crashing to the mat, dazed. Pulizzi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Stukov is rocked!
Pulizzi ducks under a wild hook from Stukov.
Stukov is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulizzi finish him?
Pulizzi misses with a wild body shot.
Stukov seems to have recovered his senses.
Stukov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Stukov - just one landing.
Stukov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Stukov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Pulizzi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stukov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stukov is looking to slow Pulizzi down with leg kicks.
Stukov misses with a hook
and Pulizzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Stukov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stukov. That's going to slow Pulizzi down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pulizzi checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Pulizzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov clobbers Pulizzi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stukov connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Stukov misses the target.
Jab by Stukov.#T1#
A slow jab from Pulizzi misses its intended target.
Stukov scores with a jab to the body.
Stukov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Pulizzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stukov with a nice cross.
Petr Stukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulizzi takes one on the button.
Stukov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stukov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stukov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stukov works the jab nicely.
Stukov lands the left hand.#T2#
Stukov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulizzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Stukov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulizzi throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulizzi throws a right hand that misses
and Stukov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stukov tries to bum rush Pulizzi with a series of wild strikes but Pulizzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Pulizzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stukov connects with a body shot.
Pulizzi throws out a loose jab but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulizzi misses the shot to the body.
Stukov lands a jab to Pulizzi's midsection.
A big left from Stukov misses.
Stukov misses with a body punch
and Stukov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stukov throws a series of punches but Pulizzi moves out of range. #T3#
Pulizzi misses with the combination.
Stukov with a nice calf kick.
Stukov connects with a leg kick.
Joe Pulizzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pulizzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Stukov is just out of range.
Pulizzi throws a hook to the side of Stukov's head but Stukov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stukov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Pulizzi misses.
Pulizzi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pulizzi there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Pulizzi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stukov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulizzi is just out of range.
Stukov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stukov misses with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Stukov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stukov.
Stukov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulizzi tries to bum rush Stukov with a series of wild strikes but Stukov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pulizzi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stukov can pounce on him.
Pulizzi walks into a left hand.
Pulizzi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Stukov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stukov 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Stukov!
During a confident post fight interview, Petr Stukov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HRL10:Glover vs Ayari
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Pulizzi tries to move into range but Banger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Banger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pulizzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Banger defending well as Pulizzi loads up on a big left hand.
Banger lands a head shot.
Pulizzi throws the left hand but Banger avoids the punch easily.
Banger falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Pulizzi counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Bubba Banger has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Banger.
Pulizzi is looking to counter punch.
Banger throws a sloppy body shot
and Banger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pulizzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulizzi.
A nice side step and Banger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Banger scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Pulizzi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banger.
It looked like Pulizzi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Banger.
Pulizzi misses with a hook.
Pulizzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Banger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pulizzi throws out a loose jab but Banger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banger misses with an uppercut
and Pulizzi counters with a straight right hand.
Pulizzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pulizzi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bubba Banger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulizzi moves out of range as Banger strikes.
Banger tests Pulizzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulizzi misses the target.
Banger throws a big shot that misses.
Pulizzi catches Banger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Pulizzi slips a jab and a cross from Banger.
It looked like Pulizzi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banger avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Pulizzi misses.
Banger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulizzi.
Banger lands an overhand right.
Banger works the jab nicely.
Pulizzi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banger.
Banger throws a series of punches but Pulizzi avoids them all with ease.
Banger doesn't manage to clinch there - Pulizzi circles away.
Banger scores with a one two! Pulizzi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pulizzi slips a jab from Banger.
Banger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pulizzi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Pulizzi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pulizzi slips a straight right by Banger.
Banger throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulizzi counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Pulizzi does no damage.
Banger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Banger goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Banger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banger.
A jab lands there for Banger.
Pulizzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banger.
Pulizzi throwing a counter right hand but Banger manages to avoid it.
Pulizzi throws a jab when Banger was well out of range.
Pulizzi lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#That has opened up Bubba Banger's cut even more.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulizzi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulizzi throws a body punch but Banger moves out of range.
Pulizzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banger misses with a double jab.
Banger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulizzi.
Banger misses with a combination
and Pulizzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banger moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulizzi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pulizzi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Banger missing with a left hand there. Pulizzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Pulizzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulizzi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bubba Banger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bubba Banger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Banger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bubba Banger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulizzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Banger.
Banger throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Pulizzi to counter with a crisp jab.
Banger misses with a looping left.
A combination from Banger does no damage.
It looked like Pulizzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No joy there for Banger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banger. Pulizzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulizzi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banger.
It looked like Pulizzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Banger misses its intended target.
Banger moves away from the strike by Pulizzi.
Pulizzi sets himself, and Banger steps forward looking for the clinch! Pulizzi avoids it this time.
Pulizzi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pulizzi digs a good hook to Banger's body.
#T1#
Pulizzi misses with a wild body shot.
Pulizzi avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Banger does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Pulizzi.
Banger lands a jab to the head.
Banger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pulizzi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banger lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pulizzi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banger.
Banger throws out a loose jab but Pulizzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulizzi throwing a counter right hand but Banger manages to avoid it.#T2#
Banger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Pulizzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banger loads up on a big right hand but Pulizzi slips the punch.
Pulizzi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Banger lands a nice hook to Pulizzi's body. Pulizzi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pulizzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banger has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Banger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pulizzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Banger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulizzi swings for the body but Banger moves out of range.
Banger looks to land a combination but Pulizzi avoids it well.
Pulizzi misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Pulizzi misses with a looping left.
Banger misses with a combination
enabling Pulizzi to counter with a crisp jab.
Banger misses with a looping right.
Pulizzi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Banger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pulizzi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pulizzi misses with a double jab.
Banger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulizzi throws a right hand that Banger ducks under and follows up with a left that Banger also avoids with ease.
Banger looks to throw the jab but Pulizzi is out of range.
Banger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulizzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Banger.
Banger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Nice cross by Banger.
Banger lunges at Pulizzi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pulizzi's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulizzi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Banger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Banger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pulizzi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pulizzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#The cut above Bubba Banger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Banger staying out of range there.
Banger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Banger scores with a jab to the body.
Pulizzi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Banger throws a hook but Pulizzi avoids it easily.
Pulizzi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Banger.
Pulizzi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Banger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bubba Banger's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pulizzi throws a hook but Banger avoids it easily.
Pulizzi tests Banger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Banger.
Banger moves away from the strike by Pulizzi.
Nice uppercut there from Pulizzi.
A big left from Pulizzi misses.
Pulizzi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulizzi Throws a clean left jab. Pulizzi Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Banger's chin! Banger crumbles to the ground and Pulizzi follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Pulizzi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Pulizzi! |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Kovacevic closes the distance and clinches.
Kovacevic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pulizzi is struggling to control the position.
Kovacevic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pulizzi takes a shot to the head.
Kovacevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Pulizzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Kovacevic misses.
Kovacevic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pulizzi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kovacevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulizzi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kovacevic with a body shot.
Pulizzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hrvoje Kovacevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulizzi throws a sloppy body shot
and Kovacevic counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Joe Pulizzi has been cut.
Pulizzi misses with a hook
and Kovacevic counters with a right hand to the body.
Pulizzi throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Kovacevic counters with a nice right hand that sends Pulizzi toppling to the canvas! Pulizzi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kovacevic finish him?!#ROC#Pulizzi is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacevic. Pulizzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovacevic loads up on a big right hand but Pulizzi slips the punch.#T1#
Kovacevic looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulizzi is just out of range.#KD#
Kovacevic cracks Pulizzi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pulizzi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kovacevic finish him?
Pulizzi is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovacevic finish him?
Pulizzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovacevic moves away.
Pulizzi walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kovacevic! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
An out of breath Hrvoje Kovacevic 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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Event:
The Island Season 14, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
James slips a straight right by Pulizzi.
Pulizzi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot by Pulizzi.
James moves out of range as Pulizzi strikes.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulizzi throws out the jab.
Makon James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulizzi avoids the body shot from James.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts James, as that shot connected.
James 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulizzi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
James scores with a shot to the body.
James bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pulizzi's head.#T1#
James lands a jab to Pulizzi's midsection.
James scores with a jab to the body.
James is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pulizzi rather than just go for the knockout.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Pulizzi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pulizzi throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James stuns Pulizzi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pulizzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
James misses with a body shot.
Pulizzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulizzi manages to avoid it.
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
James getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Pulizzi has been cut.
James lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulizzi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulizzi throws out the jab.
Pulizzi misses with a left hand
and Pulizzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulizzi throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pulizzi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Pulizzi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
James misses with a looping right.
James looks to land a right hand but Pulizzi moved out of range.
James staying out of range there.
Pulizzi sets himself, and James steps forward looking for the clinch! Pulizzi avoids it this time.
James misses with a hook to the body
#KD#
and Pulizzi counters with a nice right hand that sends James toppling to the canvas! James scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pulizzi finish him?!#ROC#James is rocked!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulizzi fakes the body blow, causing James to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! James goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Pulizzi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Pulizzi slips a straight right by Wiman.
A little feinted left hand from Pulizzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wiman digs a good hook to Pulizzi's body.
Wiman clobbers Pulizzi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wiman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulizzi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulizzi defending well as Wiman loads up on a big left hand.
Wiman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulizzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pulizzi misses with a hook.
Wiman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Reggie Wiman has been cut.
Wiman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wiman ducks under a wild hook from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wiman.
Pulizzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pulizzi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pulizzi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wiman. Wiman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Wiman scores with a three punch combo!
#T1#
Wiman misses with a looping left.
Wiman works Pulizzi's body with a nice hook.
Pulizzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wiman.
Pulizzi misses with a straight right.
Wiman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wiman throws a poor cross that misses
and Wiman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wiman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pulizzi counters with a huge left! Wiman is in big trouble! He's backing up but Pulizzi isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Wiman from any more damage. A dominating finish by Pulizzi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Pulizzi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Simpson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Pulizzi counter with a right hand.
Simpson lands a head shot.
Simpson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pulizzi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Pulizzi manages to avoid it.
Simpson misses with a hook. Pulizzi ducked under it nicely.
Pulizzi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulizzi cracks Simpson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simpson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Pulizzi to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pulizzi! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulizzi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simpson misses with a lunging right hand
and Simpson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pulizzi drops Simpson with a big left hand! Simpson is injured, injured bad! Pulizzi jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Pulizzi! |
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Event:
KIFC 82-
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Wilkinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Pulizzi tries to sprawl out of it but Wilkinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pulizzi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilkinson tries for a takedown but Pulizzi circles away easily
enabling Pulizzi to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wilkinson. #SUB#
Wilkinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wilkinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pulizzi looks to move to half guard but instead Wilkinson has passed into mount! Damn!
Wilkinson raining down shots from the mount!
Wilkinson controlling from the full mount.
Wilkinson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T1#
Pulizzi is trying desperately to improve position.
Wilkinson controlling from mount.
Pulizzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pulizzi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pulizzi is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulizzi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Wilkinson has managed to slip his arm under Pulizzi's chin. This could be all over... yep, Pulizzi is tapping out! Submission win for Wilkinson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josh Wilkinson!
Josh Wilkinson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KIFC 69
Date: May 19, 2023 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Goransson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pulizzi looks to land a combination but Goransson avoids it well.
And Goransson tries to counter it with a takedown but Pulizzi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pulizzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulizzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goransson misses with a takedown
and Pulizzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goransson ducks right into an uppercut from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goransson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Goransson looking to score a takedown here. Pulizzi is defending well but Goransson drives through and ends up in Pulizzi's guard.
Goransson forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Goransson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulizzi tries to get to full guard but Goransson has control of the leg. #T1#
Pulizzi is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Goransson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pulizzi has hold of Goransson's hands but Goransson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pulizzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Goransson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Goransson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pulizzi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goransson. #SUB2#
Goransson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pulizzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Goransson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pulizzi's head.
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. Goransson connects with a nice short shot to Pulizzi's temple.
Pulizzi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goransson on the ground.
Pulizzi is looking for a sweep. Goransson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pulizzi wants to control but Goransson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulizzi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goransson.
Goransson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Goransson. #SUB2#
Goransson is looking for a kimura here.
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!
Goransson 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.
Goransson passes to full mount!
Pulizzi is looking to improve his position but Goransson isn't that keen on the idea.
Goransson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
Goransson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pulizzi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Goransson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pulizzi because Goransson loaded up on that one.
Pulizzi wants to control but Goransson is having none of it.#SUB2#
Goransson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Goransson working for a submission but Pulizzi is keeping him at bay.
Goransson avoids the attempt from Pulizzi to control.
Goransson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Goransson unloads with some shots from mount but Pulizzi bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB2#
Goransson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pulizzi is surviving well by controlling Goransson's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Goransson working for a guillotine from mount but Pulizzi is in no mood to give up. #T4#
Pulizzi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Goransson has an active guard here but Pulizzi has managed to pass into half guard.
Pulizzi seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Goransson trying to control from the bottom.
Goransson tries to get to full guard but Pulizzi has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Goransson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pulizzi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Goransson looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Goransson 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#
Pulizzi stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pulizzi.
Goransson dives in and grabs Pulizzi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pulizzi pushes down on Goransson's head and hops out.
Pulizzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goransson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goransson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pulizzi 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.
Pulizzi with a hook.#ROC#Goransson is rocked!
BAM! Pulizzi delivers a spinning backfist that drops Goransson like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Joe Pulizzi! |
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Event:
KIFC 53
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Chief shoots in and bounces Pulizzi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chief in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chief working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chief throws a big right hand that misses.
Pulizzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Pulizzi, not yet. #ES2#
Pulizzi pushes Chief off and scrambles back to his feet.
Chief has his takedown stuffed
and Pulizzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Island Chief has been cut.
Pulizzi lands with a cross.
Pulizzi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chief has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulizzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Chief off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Chief closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pulizzi quickly recovers to half guard.
Chief stops Pulizzi from getting back to his feet.
Pulizzi has hold of Chief's hands but Chief slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chief seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Pulizzi looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Chief lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chief prevents Pulizzi from improving his position.
Chief winds up and cracks Pulizzi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chief working Pulizzi over with strikes. #ES2#
Pulizzi has one foot on Chief's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Chief misses with a takedown
and Pulizzi counters with a two punch combo.
Chief has his takedown stuffed
and Pulizzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Island Chief. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chief is breathing heavily.#T2#
Chief has his takedown stuffed
and Pulizzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Island Chief seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chief with a poor takedown
and Pulizzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Pulizzi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chief sprawling to the canvas! Chief rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pulizzi finish him?!
#ROC2#Chief is rocked!
Chief walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Chief limp body while Pulizzi jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Pulizzi! |
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Event:
KIFC 41
Date: Apr 03, 2023 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Pulizzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulizzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moore was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulizzi.
Moore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulizzi.
Pulizzi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#It looks like Joe Pulizzi has been cut.
Pulizzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Moore.
A swing and a miss from Moore.
Moore tries to clinch up.#CL#
Moore has closed the distance and engaged Pulizzi in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Pulizzi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Moore.
Moore tries to work over Pulizzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulizzi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pulizzi leaning against his opponent.
#T1#
Moore misses with the head strike.
Moore lands a nice knee to the body.
Moore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pulizzi backwards.
Moore working aggressively here.
Moore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Moore.
Pulizzi looks winded!
Pulizzi stalling in the clinch but Moore improves position.
A nice left hand lands by Moore.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
Moore struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulizzi controls his hands.
Moore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pulizzi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pulizzi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulizzi is trying to force a seperation but Moore has the dominant position.
Pulizzi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pulizzi misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Moore lands a shoulder strike.
Moore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pulizzi.
Pulizzi is trying to break the clinch but Moore is controlling him.
Pulizzi has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
Pulizzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moore lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Pulizzi is rocked!
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Moore.
Pulizzi is still on wobbly legs! Can Moore finish him?
Pulizzi prevents a body shot from Moore.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moore lands a shot to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moore - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pulizzi takes a shot to the head.
Moore landing knees to the body.
Pulizzi seems to have recovered his senses.
Moore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moore lands with a light punch inside.
Pulizzi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pulizzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Moore misses with a punch to the body.
Pulizzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Moore.
Pulizzi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulizzi's elbow.
Moore blocking some punches.
Moore struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulizzi controls his hands.
Pulizzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been informed that Pulizzi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Moore keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pulizzi's efforts to push away.
Pulizzi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pulizzi backwards.
Pulizzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Pulizzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulizzi working aggressively here.
Pulizzi tries to circle away but Moore has him pinned against the cage.
Moore digs a right hand into Pulizzi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pulizzi's gas tank.
Moore lands with a right to the head.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.
Pulizzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pulizzi backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore landing knees to the body.
Moore lands with a right to the head.
Pulizzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moore lands a big right hand that drops Pulizzi! The killer instinct kicks in and Moore finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Moore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maricus Moore! |
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Event:
KIFC 26
Date: Mar 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Guri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pulizzi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pulizzi misses with a looping left.
Pulizzi misses with a few strikes there.
Guri feints a counter leg kick.
Guri thows a leg kick but Pulizzi checks it
and Pulizzi counters with a series of strikes. Guri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Guri throws a leg kick
and Pulizzi counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Guri is rocked!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A big right from Guri misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulizzi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Guri.
Guri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulizzi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulizzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Pulizzi throws a hook but Guri avoids it easily.
Pulizzi fails to land with a series of punches.
Guri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pulizzi's head backwards.
Pulizzi staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Guri.
Guri is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pulizzi.
Guri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pulizzi.#CL2#
Guri clinches.
Guri lands a body punch. #BC2#
Guri breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Guri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulizzi.
Guri throws out a leg kick but Pulizzi moves out of range and Guri only half commits.
Guri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Guri clinches. #BC2#
Guri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulizzi.
Guri ducks under a wild hook from Pulizzi.
Guri with a nice calf kick.
Guri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Pulizzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guri is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pulizzi with a body shot.
Nishi Guri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulizzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulizzi loads up on a big right hand but Guri slips the punch.
Guri misses with a leg kick
and Pulizzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulizzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guri.#CL2#
Guri instigates a clinch.
Guri digs a right hand underneath Pulizzi's ribcage. Pulizzi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Guri.
A right hand to the body from Guri.
Pulizzi lands a hook that snaps the head of Guri backwards.
Pulizzi prevents a body shot from Guri. #T4#
Pulizzi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Guri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Guri cracks Pulizzi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Guri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pulizzi circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulizzi jabs Guri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Guri slips a jab and a cross from Pulizzi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Guri 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 Pulizzi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pulizzi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Guri thumps Pulizzi with a low kick.
Guri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulizzi.
Guri wants to counter the offense by Pulizzi and move into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nishi Guri will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Guri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pulizzi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Guri throws a leg kick
letting Pulizzi counter with a right hand.
Guri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Pulizzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Guri throws a wild body kick that Pulizzi sees coming a mile off.
Guri dodges the punch combination from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Guri tenderised Pulizzi's leg. Pulizzi is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Pulizzi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pulizzi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Guri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulizzi.
Guri is looking to chop away at Pulizzi's legs.
Guri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pulizzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulizzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Guri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Guri connects with a nice looking jab.
Pulizzi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body kick from Guri.#T2#
Guri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pulizzi checks it well.
Pulizzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Guri throws a leg kick
and Pulizzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulizzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pulizzi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulizzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guri counters with a nice leg kick.
Pulizzi jabs Guri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Guri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Pulizzi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guri at a distance.
Pulizzi misses with a lunging right hand
and Guri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pulizzi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulizzi misses the target.
Pulizzi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Guri counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Pulizzi.
Guri is looking for the big counter here.
Guri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulizzi.
Guri looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Guri motions for Pulizzi to come forward. Guri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Pulizzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Guri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pulizzi is out of range.
Guri slips a straight right by Pulizzi.
Pulizzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guri tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pulizzi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Guri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulizzi.
Joe Pulizzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulizzi lands a right hook to the body.
Guri thows a leg kick but Pulizzi checks it
and Pulizzi counters with a left to the body.
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 Joe Pulizzi will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Pulizzi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Guri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulizzi throws a combination that misses
and Guri counters with a thumping low kick.
Guri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulizzi.
Guri cracks Pulizzi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pulizzi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulizzi blocks a leg kick.
Pulizzi checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Pulizzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Pulizzi. Those never looked like landing.
Guri tries to close the distance and clinch but Pulizzi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Pulizzi misses.
Pulizzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pulizzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Guri misses
and Pulizzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Guri is looking to slow Pulizzi down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Pulizzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guri.
It seemed like Guri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pulizzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Guri.
Pulizzi works the jab nicely.#T3#
Pulizzi lands with a nice combination. Guri backs away looking to recover.
Some wild striking there from Pulizzi.
Guri slips a straight right by Pulizzi.
Pulizzi misses with a few strikes there.
Guri blocks a jab.
Guri digs a good body shot into Pulizzi's ribs.
Guri connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Pulizzi scores with a shot to the body.
Pulizzi tests Guri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pulizzi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guri throws a low kick but Pulizzi moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulizzi misses the target.
A jab lands there for Pulizzi.
Guri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Guri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pulizzi backing away here, and Guri unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Pulizzi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pulizzi 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nishi Guri! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Pulizzi keeps the fight on the outside.
Stonehouse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pulizzi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pulizzi throws a nice looking combination but Stonehouse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Stonehouse misses the target.
Stonehouse misses with a looping right.
Pulizzi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Pulizzi.
As Pulizzi backs off Stonehouse throws a huge counter combo but Pulizzi manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Stonehouse. Beautiful body shot.
Stonehouse swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pulizzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Stonehouse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulizzi counters with a series of strikes. Stonehouse will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stonehouse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulizzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Stonehouse.
Pulizzi throwing a counter right hand but Stonehouse manages to avoid it.
Stonehouse throws a lazy right hand but Pulizzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulizzi is looking to counter punch.
Stonehouse throws out a loose jab but Pulizzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Stonehouse.
Pulizzi takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#It looks like Joe Pulizzi has been cut.
Kelly Stonehouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stonehouse misses with a straight right.
Pulizzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stonehouse.
Pulizzi slips under a jab from Stonehouse.
Pulizzi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Pulizzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stonehouse.
Stonehouse misses with a hook.
Pulizzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stonehouse doesn't seem bothered though.
Pulizzi throws out a loose jab but Stonehouse uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stonehouse moves out of range as Pulizzi strikes.
Stonehouse takes a swing at Pulizzi's ribcage but misses.
Stonehouse just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulizzi lands a really nice looking cross but Stonehouse seems unphased.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stonehouse.
Pulizzi tests Stonehouse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stonehouse tries to bum rush Pulizzi with a series of wild strikes but Pulizzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Pulizzi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Stonehouse throws a right hand that misses
and Pulizzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stonehouse lands with a shot to the body.
Pulizzi throws a series of punches but Stonehouse avoids them all with ease.
Stonehouse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stonehouse misses with an uppercut. Pulizzi saw that one coming.
Stonehouse swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pulizzi counters with a straight right hand.
Stonehouse throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulizzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stonehouse swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pulizzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stonehouse looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulizzi is just out of range.
Pulizzi misses with a two punch combination.
Stonehouse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Stonehouse misses with a double jab.
Stonehouse loads up on a big right hand but Pulizzi slips the punch.
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!
Pulizzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Stonehouse.
Pulizzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Stonehouse is just out of range.
Pulizzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stonehouse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Pulizzi. That snapped Stonehouse's head back.
Pulizzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stonehouse.
Stonehouse throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulizzi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Pulizzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Pulizzi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A big left from Stonehouse misses.
Stonehouse tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pulizzi counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Stonehouse darts in and clinches Pulizzi up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Pulizzi.
Stonehouse is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pulizzi is keeping busy.
Pulizzi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Stonehouse manages to pull guard.
Pulizzi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stonehouse seems keen to control Pulizzi's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Pulizzi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stonehouse is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
Pulizzi lands with a shot to the body.
Stonehouse tries to clinch but Pulizzi is having none of it.
Pulizzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pulizzi connects with a body shot that sends Stonehouse's belly button to the back.
Pulizzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stonehouse can do to turn this around?
Stonehouse wants to clinch but Pulizzi slips to the side
and Pulizzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stonehouse.
Stonehouse throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulizzi ducks under a wild hook from Stonehouse.
Joe Pulizzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulizzi takes a swing at Stonehouse's ribcage but misses.
Stonehouse misses with a body punch
and Pulizzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stonehouse misses with a hook
and Pulizzi counters with a series of strikes. Stonehouse will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
A cross from Pulizzi lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stonehouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulizzi moves away.
A quick step to the side and Pulizzi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stonehouse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulizzi.
A counter left hand to the body from Pulizzi misses its target.
Pulizzi misses the shot to the body.
Stonehouse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulizzi counters with a left and a right that stings Stonehouse.
Stonehouse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulizzi.
Pulizzi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pulizzi lands a two punch combo.
Stonehouse stuns Pulizzi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stonehouse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulizzi manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulizzi misses the target.
Stonehouse walks into a left hand. #T3#
Pulizzi takes a swing at Stonehouse's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Pulizzi as he connects with a hook.
Stonehouse misses with a left hand
and Pulizzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Pulizzi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stonehouse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulizzi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stonehouse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Pulizzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stonehouse moves in looking to clinch but Pulizzi pushes him off.
Pulizzi lands a jab to the head.
Stonehouse scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Stonehouse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulizzi throws a sloppy body shot
and Stonehouse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Stonehouse is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stonehouse tries to clinch up but Pulizzi circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Pulizzi misses its target.
Stonehouse misses with a double jab
and Pulizzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stonehouse scores with a body shot.
Stonehouse throws an off balance right hand
and Pulizzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulizzi clobbers Stonehouse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stonehouse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulizzi counters with a nice body shot.
Pulizzi staying out of range there.
Pulizzi misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Pulizzi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Pulizzi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Pulizzi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stonehouse misses with a hook
and Pulizzi counters with a straight right hand.
Pulizzi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pulizzi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulizzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stonehouse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stonehouse drops his hands momentarily and Pulizzi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulizzi. Stonehouse does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonehouse misses with a hook. Pulizzi ducked under it nicely.
Stonehouse misses with a right hand
and Pulizzi counters with a straight right hand.
Pulizzi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Pulizzi lands a body shot.
Pulizzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Stonehouse.
Stonehouse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stonehouse throws a body punch but Pulizzi moves out of range.
It looked like Pulizzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stonehouse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pulizzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pulizzi throws a combination. Stonehouse tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stonehouse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stonehouse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stonehouse misses with a double jab
and Stonehouse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Stonehouse swings widly with a right hand
and Pulizzi counters with a straight right hand.
Stonehouse misses with a hook to the body
and Pulizzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stonehouse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pulizzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulizzi misses the target.
Stonehouse wants to clinch.
It looked like Pulizzi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stonehouse.
Stonehouse wants to clinch up but Pulizzi keeps it at a distance.
Pulizzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulizzi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
A cross from Pulizzi lands.
Pulizzi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pulizzi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stonehouse takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stonehouse takes a swing at Pulizzi's ribcage but misses.
Pulizzi swings for the body but Stonehouse moves out of range.
Stonehouse misses with a hook
and Pulizzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Stonehouse closes the distance but Pulizzi moves to the side
and Pulizzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Jab by Pulizzi.
Nice defenses there by Pulizzi.
Kelly Stonehouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pulizzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stonehouse manages to avoid it.
Pulizzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulizzi avoids the body shot from Stonehouse.
A quick step to the side and Pulizzi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Stonehouse, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stonehouse takes a swing at Pulizzi's ribcage but misses.
Stonehouse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pulizzi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Pulizzi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pulizzi, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Pulizzi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Henry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pulizzi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Henry looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Pulizzi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pulizzi connects with a right hand. Henry shakes it off.
Henry throws a head kick that misses.
Pulizzi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pulizzi throws a series of punches but Henry avoids them all with ease.
Henry has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Pulizzi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Henry! Pulizzi lets Henry back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Henry is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulizzi dances in with a quick combination. Henry is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Pulizzi snaps Henry's head back. Henry stumbles backwards against the cage. Pulizzi steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Henry's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Henry just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Pulizzi! |
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