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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 17
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
A combination from Saidov does no damage.
Rekis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saidov's waist but Saidov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rekis off to one side.
Saidov checks a low kick from Rekis.
Saidov misses with a double jab
and Rekis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Rekis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rekis wants to control but Saidov is keeping him busy.
Rekis 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.
Saidov keeping hold of Rekis's head, controlling as best he can.
Rekis working Saidov over with strikes.
Rekis is trying to control. Saidov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saidov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rekis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rekis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rekis controlling from the top position. #T1#
Saidov wants to sweep here but Rekis controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Saidov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rekis defends it easily.#SUB2#
Saidov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rekis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Saidov is tightening it up a little... Rekis has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rekis reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rekis taps out! Nice BJJ there by Saidov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ismail Saidov!
After the fight, Ismail Saidov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
John Rekis was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!!!'.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 13
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Elkoski closes the distance and clinches.
Saidov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Elkoski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saidov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Elkoski is defending well.#TD2#
Saidov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Saidov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Elkoski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saidov is controlling him.
Saidov is stalling in the full guard.
Elkoski wants to get back to his feet but Saidov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saidov is standing up over Elkoski. Elkoski looks to escape but Saidov dives into side control.
Elkoski wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Elkoski wants to get back to his feet but Saidov is dominant here and he's now got Elkoski's back!
Elkoski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
It looks like Saidov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Saidov is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Elkoski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Elkoski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Elkoski is trying to stand back up.
Saidov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T3#
Elkoski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Saidov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Elkoski.
Elkoski wants to get back to his feet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Saidov controlling the positon.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saidov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Saidov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elkoski is trying to get back to his feet but Saidov has full control of the position and if anything, Elkoski has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismail Saidov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Saidov misses with a wild combination.
Ismail Saidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saidov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elkoski.
Elkoski tries to counter with a takedown but Saidov is quick to defend against it.
Saidov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Elkoski lands with a kick to the temple. Saidov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Saidov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick from Elkoski misses. #CL#
Elkoski moves into range and clinches up with Saidov.
Saidov has Elkoski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Elkoski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elkoski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saidov's brow.
Elkoski misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Saidov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Saidov manages to end up in side control.
Elkoski is looking to get back to his feet here but Saidov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Elkoski's back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saidov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Elkoski's body.
#T1#
Elkoski is trying to get back to his feet but Saidov has full control of the position and if anything, Elkoski has just worked his way into a worse spot.
What can Elkoski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elkoski trying to get back to his feet but Saidov is in full control for now.
Saidov biding his time, controlling Elkoski. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Elkoski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Saidov controlling the positon.
We've been informed that Saidov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T3#
Let's hope that Saidov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Elkoski trying to get back to his feet but Saidov is in full control for now.
Saidov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Elkoski's body.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ismail Saidov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The adventures of Saidov the control monster continue. Boring.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elkoski is trying to get back to his feet but Saidov has full control of the position and if anything, Elkoski has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismail Saidov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Elkoski throws a head kick that misses.
Elkoski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saidov blocks a head kick by Elkoski.
Elkoski is looking to clinch but Saidov is avoiding it.
Elkoski cracks Saidov with an open hand slap.
Saidov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Elkoski back to the cage. Saidov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Bartek Elkoski has been cut.
Saidov misses with a low kick. #KD2#
Saidov drops Elkoski with a right and a left! Saidov comes rushing in but Elkoski regains his composure and manages to keep Saidov in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkoski is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Saidov dives into side control.
Elkoski is trying to get back to his feet.
Saidov taking a breather here. #T1#
Elkoski is pushing Saidov's head away, looking to escape. Saidov manages to hold on to the position though.
Saidov takes a little break here. Elkoski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Elkoski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Elkoski misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Saidov lands a left and a right that sends Elkoski crashing to the canvas! Saidov dives into mount looking to finish!
Saidov controlling the position easily from mount.
Elkoski squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T3#
Saidov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Elkoski is trying to stand.
Saidov controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Elkoski wants to get back to his feet.
Saidov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Elkoski tries to buck Saidov off but he can't manage it.
Bartek Elkoski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saidov controlling the position easily from mount.
Elkoski is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ismail Saidov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saidov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ismail Saidov!
After the fight, Ismail Saidov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 10
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Rekis lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Saidov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rekis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Saidov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rekis keeps working.
Rekis is trying to control Saidov's posture but Saidov avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saidov controlling the position from side mount.
Saidov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rekis is trying to get back to half guard.
Rekis wants to control but Saidov postures up.#T1#
Rekis is not content to let Saidov control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rekis wants to control but Saidov postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Saidov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Saidov takes a little break here. Rekis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Saidov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rekis is trying to buck Saidov off.
Rekis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Den of Tears (22 coaches), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rekis is looking for a sweep.
Saidov controls the position from side control.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rekis leaves Saidov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rekis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saidov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saidov misses with a two punch combination.
Saidov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rekis counters with a left and a right that stings Saidov.
Nice takedown defense from Rekis. No joy for Saidov on that attempt.
Rekis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Rekis clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Saidov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Saidov manages to end up in side control.
Rekis can't do much from the bottom here.
Rekis is trying to improve his position.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saidov controlling the position from side mount.
Rekis is looking to regain half guard here but Saidov keeps moving and retains side control.
Saidov taking a break here but Rekis is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rekis is trying to control but can't.
Rekis is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rekis wants to get back to his feet.
Rekis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rekis keeping moving, preventing Saidov from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rekis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Rekis will probably get the nod.
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#
Saidov throws a right hand that Rekis ducks under and follows up with a left that Rekis also avoids with ease.
Rekis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Saidov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rekis on his heels. He'll look to pass Rekis's guard now, I'm sure.
Rekis keeping moving, preventing Saidov from controlling successfully.
Rekis is adopting a defensive guard.
Saidov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rekis keeping moving, preventing Saidov from controlling successfully.
Ismail Saidov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saidov preventing the sweep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Saidov trying to control but Rekis is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rekis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saidov.
Saidov throws a combination. Rekis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
John Rekis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saidov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Rekis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rekis.
Saidov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rekis is defending well.
Saidov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Saidov looking for a takedown.
John Rekis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ismail Saidov.#TD2#
Saidov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rekis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rekis tries to roll over but Saidov keeps him under control.#T2#
Rekis is controlling Saidov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rekis is looking to control Saidov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rekis avoid being mounted?
Rekis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rekis is not content to let Saidov control the position.
Rekis is looking to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saidov wants to take a breather but Rekis is having none of it. #T3#
Saidov prevents Rekis from improving his position.
Saidov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rekis keeps working.
Rekis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rekis manages to get to full guard.
Rekis pulls Saidov in to control the position.
Saidov wants to control from the top but Rekis keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Saidov with a poor takedown
and Rekis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saidov misses with a combination
#TD#
and Rekis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rekis is fighting to break Saidov's control of his arms but Saidov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rekis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rekis trying to control but Saidov is working from the bottom.
Rekis won't allow Saidov to sweep him here.
Rekis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rekis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rekis landing with the ground and pound.
Saidov keeping moving, preventing Rekis from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Rekis will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rekis tries to clinch but Saidov is having none of it.
Saidov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saidov wants it to stay on the feet.
Saidov falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Rekis counters with a single leg into guard. Saidov didn't expect that.
Rekis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saidov looking for a sweep. Not yet Saidov, not yet.
Rekis trying to control but Saidov is working from the bottom.
Rekis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saidov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rekis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Saidov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Saidov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rekis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rekis trying to control but Saidov is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Saidov is looking for a triangle but Rekis pushes his legs off easily.
Rekis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rekis with a nice head shot there.
Rekis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rekis won't allow Saidov to sweep him here.
Rekis connects with a couple of short punches.
Rekis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rekis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Saidov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rekis landing with the ground and pound.
Rekis trying to control the position from guard on top but Saidov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Rekis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rekis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Saidov!
Saidov tries to hold on but Rekis pushes him away.
Rekis is landing with some decent strikes but Saidov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ismail Saidov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saidov is trying to escape the mount.
Rekis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rekis trying to control but Saidov is having none of it.
Rekis landing shots from mount.
Rekis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saidov can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saidov is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Rekis is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Saidov is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Saidov flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Rekis anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Saidov and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Rekis slips an arm under Saidov chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Rekis has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Rekis is squeezing on Saidov like an anaconda would it's prey. Saidov fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Rekis!
John Rekis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Saidov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saidov shoots and misses #TD#
and Mutou counters with a shoot takedown. Saidov fights it but they end up in guard.
Mutou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mutou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saidov's head.
Mutou tries to free his leg and advance position but Saidov is retaining full guard.
Mutou is in close to Saidov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've been hearing that Mutou has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mutou distracts Saidov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Saidov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mutou defends well.
Mutou lands a couple of elbows.
Mutou with a nice head shot there.
Mutou chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutou works over Saidov with some ground and pound from guard.
Mutou landing some decent shots from guard.
Mutou works over Saidov with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saidov wants to sweep here but Mutou controlling him for the moment.
Mutou cracks Saidov with a solid left hand.
Mutou landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#
Saidov is rocked!
Mutou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saidov is still in real trouble! Can Mutou finish him?#T1#
Saidov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saidov seems to have recovered his senses.
Mutou working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Saidov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mutou cracks Saidov with a solid left hand.
Mutou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mutou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mutou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mutou gets to his feet and stands over Saidov, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Saidov felt that one! Mutou unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Saidov from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keiji Mutou!
Keiji Mutou is the new light heavyweight champion!
Keiji Mutou really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mohito Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 5
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1##KD#
Saidov throws a left that rocks Cup and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Saidov dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Cup regain composure!
#ROC#
Cup is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kania Cup has been cut.#SU#
Saidov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cup is still on wobbly legs! Can Saidov finish him?
Saidov lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Cup out cold! Cup is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ismail Saidov!
Ismail Saidov is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ismail Saidov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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