 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Aruna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aurelio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aurelio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aruna on the side of the head.#TD2#
Aruna closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aurelio is controlling Aruna's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aurelio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aurelio is staying active underneath Aruna, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aurelio moves into full guard.
Aurelio looking for a sweep. Not yet Aurelio, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aruna wants to control from the top but Aurelio keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aurelio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Aruna is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Aurelio has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Aruna is looking to defend but Aurelio has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Aruna! Aurelio pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Aruna taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maurício Aurelio!
A relieved looking Maurício Aurelio thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
Event:
T144: Battle Lines
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Kornilov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aurelio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kornilov tries to clinch up.
Aurelio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kornilov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kornilov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aurelio.
Donk. Aurelio catches Kornilov right on the button with a cross.
Aurelio takes a swing at Kornilov's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Aurelio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Aurelio trying to control from Kornilov's half guard. Kornilov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Aurelio stopping the sweep attempt from Kornilov.
Aurelio advances to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kornilov is doing well to control the position and prevent Aurelio from advancing to side control.
Kornilov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aurelio trying to control the position from guard on top but Kornilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kornilov has his hands on Aurelio's head, controlling the position.
Kornilov 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.
Kornilov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aurelio's guard. #REVB#
Kornilov forces his way into half guard.
Kornilov is trying to control the action in half guard but Aurelio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Kornilov is looking to advance position but Aurelio won't allow it.
Aurelio trying to control here.
Kornilov is trying to control. Aurelio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aurelio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kornilov. #SUB#
Aurelio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aurelio is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at RNC Sport Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Aurelio is trying to get back to full guard.
Kornilov controlling the pace.
Kornilov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Aurelio gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Aurelio has his foot on Kornilov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kornilov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Aurelio looking for a guillotine here but Kornilov defends easily.
Kornilov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aurelio's head.
Kornilov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kornilov is looking to work some ground and pound but Aurelio has wrist control.#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.
Kornilov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kornilov trying to control but Aurelio is working from the bottom.
Aurelio has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kornilov has passed into side control.
Kornilov lands an elbow.
Kornilov lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kornilov working the head and body with strikes.
Aurelio is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Aurelio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aurelio is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kornilov connects with a decent elbow.
Kornilov working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Kornilov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kornilov lands with a nice body kick.
Kornilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aurelio moves away.
Kornilov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kornilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Aurelio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kornilov.
Kornilov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aurelio, right into the meat.
Kornilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aurelio blocks a leg kick.
Aurelio lands a really nice looking cross but Kornilov seems unphased.
Aurelio connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aurelio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kornilov throws out a loose jab but Aurelio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kornilov ducks under a wild hook from Aurelio.
Aurelio takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Jab by Kornilov.
Maurício Aurelio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kornilov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kornilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kornilov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aurelio shoots for a takedown but Kornilov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aurelio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kornilov pinned against the cage. Kornilov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aurelio takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Aurelio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kornilov manages to avoid it.
Aurelio blocks a head kick by Kornilov.
Kornilov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aurelio's sensitive parts.
Kornilov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aurelio's calf.
Vasily Kornilov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kornilov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aurelio defends well and Kornilov ends up having to push Aurelio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kornilov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aurelio.#T2#
Aurelio lands with a shot to the body.
Aurelio walks into a jab.
Aurelio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Kornilov ducks under a wild hook from Aurelio.
Kornilov throws a body kick that misses.
Kornilov is looking to slow Aurelio down with leg kicks.
Kornilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aurelio moves away.
Kornilov misses with a looping left.
Kornilov just misses with a punch to the body.
Aurelio lands with a nice body punch.
Aurelio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fighters circling - Kornilov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kornilov misses with a straight right.
Aurelio appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kornilov blocks a jab.#T3#
Kornilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aurelio.
Aurelio drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kornilov sprawls and moves away.
Kornilov lands a right hook to the body.
Aurelio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aurelio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kornilov throws out the jab.
Aurelio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kornilov.
Aurelio scores with a leg kick.
Kornilov misses with an uppercut. Aurelio saw that one coming.
Kornilov misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Aurelio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aurelio preventing the sweep.
Aurelio looking to sit in guard and control but Kornilov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kornilov forces his way into half guard.
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!
Kornilov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Kornilov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vasily Kornilov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Aurelio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aurelio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aurelio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kornilov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kornilov wants to take a breather but Aurelio is having none of it.
Aurelio tries to get to full guard but Kornilov has control of the leg.
Kornilov is looking to take a break and control but Aurelio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Kornilov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kornilov throws a series of strikes that have Aurelio backpedaling.
Aurelio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kornilov throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Aurelio counters with a single leg into guard. Kornilov didn't expect that.
Aurelio trying to control the position from guard on top but Kornilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kornilov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aurelio is one step ahead there.
Kornilov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio wants to control from the top but Kornilov keeps moving.
Kornilov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kornilov, not yet. #T1#
Aurelio trying to control the position from guard on top but Kornilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kornilov keeping full guard, as Aurelio tries to pass.
Aurelio's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circling - Kornilov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kornilov throws a wild body kick that Aurelio sees coming a mile off.
Kornilov throws out a powerful jab.
Kornilov misses with a takedown #TD#
and Aurelio counters with a takedown into side control.
Aurelio tries to advance to mount but Kornilov denies him.
Kornilov tries to improve position but can't.
Maurício Aurelio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kornilov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kornilov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Aurelio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kornilov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kornilov keeping moving, preventing Aurelio from controlling successfully. #T3#
Aurelio stopping the sweep attempt from Kornilov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Aurelio drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kornilov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aurelio has Kornilov in his guard.#REVB#
Aurelio is trying to keep Kornilov in close.
Kornilov stands up over Aurelio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kornilov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kornilov throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Kornilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Aurelio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kornilov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Aurelio working for a triangle but Kornilov defends it easily.
Aurelio trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vasily Kornilov.
I've got Kornilov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Kornilov!
After winning the bout, Vasily Kornilov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
Event:
T140 - Mindless Frenzy
Date: Apr 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Aurelio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikolaev.
Aurelio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Volya Nikolaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikolaev shoots for a double leg takedown but Aurelio sprawls well. He's pushed Nikolaev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aurelio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aurelio throws a low kick but Nikolaev moves out of range easily.
We've been hearing reports that Aurelio has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Aurelio misses with an uppercut
and Nikolaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aurelio lands a nice looking body kick.#TD2#
Nikolaev gets a double leg takedown into Aurelio's guard.
Nikolaev throwing strikes but missing.
Nikolaev looking to sit in guard and control but Aurelio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikolaev wants to sweep here but Aurelio controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Nikolaev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aurelio passes into half guard.
Aurelio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Aurelio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nikolaev has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Aurelio wants to work for an arm triangle but Nikolaev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Aurelio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nikolaev is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Aurelio is working for a kimura but Nikolaev is defending it quite comfortably.
Aurelio is thwarting Nikolaev's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Aurelio is looking for a kimura but Nikolaev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aurelio to get the leverage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aurelio trying to control the action but Nikolaev is working from the bottom.
Nikolaev is looking for a sweep. Aurelio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nikolaev is trying to control but can't.
Nikolaev tries to roll over but Aurelio keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Nikolaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nikolaev wants to get back to full guard.
Nikolaev flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nikolaev is staying active underneath Aurelio, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB#
Aurelio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nikolaev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nikolaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aurelio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aurelio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Nikolaev working for a triangle but Aurelio defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Nikolaev looking for a guillotine here but Aurelio defends easily.
Nikolaev working a defensive guard here.
#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.#SUB2#
Aurelio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nikolaev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aurelio has managed to get both his arms back between Nikolaev's legs - danger averted.
Aurelio lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Nikolaev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aurelio escapes and throws Nikolaev's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nikolaev can't do much from the bottom here.
Nikolaev regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nikolaev is defending against the submission attempts here by Aurelio.
#SUB2#
Nikolaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aurelio pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurício Aurelio dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Aurelio cracks Nikolaev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aurelio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nikolaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nikolaev misses with a looping right.
Aurelio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Nikolaev. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Nikolaev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aurelio wants to improve his position but Nikolaev is controlling well.
#SUB#
Aurelio looking for submissions off his back.
Aurelio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Nikolaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aurelio keeps working.
Nikolaev throwing shots but Aurelio is blocking nicely.
Aurelio tries to get to full guard but Nikolaev has control of the leg.
Nikolaev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nikolaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Aurelio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aurelio is trying to control but can't.
Nikolaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aurelio's head.
Aurelio is staying active underneath Nikolaev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nikolaev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Aurelio is trying to maintain the position but Nikolaev is very close to passing his half guard.
Nikolaev is looking to take a break and control but Aurelio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nikolaev throwing shots but Aurelio is blocking nicely.
Nikolaev is thwarting Aurelio's attempts to control the position.
Aurelio is looking for a sweep. Nikolaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aurelio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nikolaev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nikolaev working over Aurelio with some ground and pound. Aurelio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Nikolaev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aurelio defends it well. #SUB#
Aurelio actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Nikolaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aurelio is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Aurelio looking for submissions off his back.
Nikolaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nikolaev lands with a punch from half guard.
Nikolaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aurelio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nikolaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aurelio defending well though.
Nikolaev is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Nikolaev trying to control from half guard but Aurelio is working away.
Aurelio wants to get back to full guard but Nikolaev has passed into side control.
Nikolaev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Aurelio can't do much from the bottom here.
Nikolaev trying to control the position but Aurelio is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikolaev is working Aurelio over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volya Nikolaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aurelio takes a swing at Nikolaev's ribcage but misses.
Aurelio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nikolaev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aurelio momentarily.
#TD2#
Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nikolaev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Aurelio is trying to control Nikolaev's posture but Nikolaev avoids it.
Aurelio is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nikolaev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nikolaev cracks Aurelio with a big elbow. #T1#
Nikolaev working the ground and pound.
Aurelio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nikolaev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nikolaev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Aurelio down.
Nikolaev cracks Aurelio with a big elbow.
Aurelio takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Aurelio manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nikolaev wants to take a breather but Aurelio is having none of it.
Aurelio wants to control but Nikolaev is keeping busy.
Nikolaev thows a huge punch but Aurelio dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev prevents Aurelio from improving his position.
Aurelio taking some punishment here, with Nikolaev in his half guard.
Volya Nikolaev has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Nikolaev 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.
Nikolaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nikolaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aurelio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Aurelio gets back to full guard.
Nikolaev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nikolaev trying to control but Aurelio is working from the bottom.
Nikolaev throwing strikes from guard but Aurelio blocks nicely.
Nikolaev landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Nikolaev with a nice head shot there.
Nikolaev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nikolaev is in close to Aurelio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nikolaev 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.
Nikolaev is continuing to stall.
Nikolaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aurelio trying to control the position.
Nikolaev landing some decent shots from guard.
Nikolaev throws an elbow that misses. Aurelio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nikolaev's guard. Nice move by Aurelio!#REVR##T4#
Aurelio slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aurelio postures up.
#SUB2#
Nikolaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aurelio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Nikolaev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aurelio wants to control from the top but Nikolaev keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Volya Nikolaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nikolaev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volya Nikolaev!
A very excited looking Volya Nikolaev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
Event:
T136 - Crossfire
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Kornilov throws a body punch but Aurelio moves out of range.
Kornilov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aurelio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aurelio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kornilov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aurelio can pounce on him.
Aurelio throws a series of punches but Kornilov avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Kornilov instigates a clinch. #TD#
Aurelio jumps guard.
Kornilov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Aurelio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kornilov defends well.
Kornilov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aurelio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kornilov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kornilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Aurelio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aurelio trying to keep a closed guard but Kornilov is proving a slippery customer.
Kornilov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kornilov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aurelio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kornilov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aurelio's guard.
Kornilov thows a huge punch but Aurelio dodges it nicely.
Aurelio is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at RNC Sport Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kornilov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aurelio is looking to improve his position.
Kornilov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kornilov wants to pass the guard but Aurelio is defending well.
Aurelio manages to get to full guard.
#T2##SUB#
Aurelio looking for a guillotine here but Kornilov defends easily.
Kornilov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kornilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aurelio is keeping the position for now.
Aurelio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kornilov is one step ahead there.
Kornilov throwing strikes from guard but Aurelio blocks nicely. #T3##SUB#
Aurelio throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kornilov uses it to pass to side control.
Kornilov throwing strikes but Aurelio manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SUB#
Aurelio is trying to get an arm triangle but Kornilov is defending well. #SUB#
Aurelio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kornilov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Aurelio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kornilov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Aurelio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Aurelio working away.
Aurelio in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kornilov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aurelio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aurelio looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kornilov is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Aurelio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kornilov is looking to regain half guard here but Aurelio keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kornilov is trying to control Aurelio's posture but Aurelio avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurício Aurelio dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Aurelio scores with a body shot.
Kornilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aurelio.
Aurelio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kornilov checks it well.
Kornilov cracks Aurelio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aurelio with a nice cross.
Kornilov looks for the body kick but Aurelio saw that one coming.
Aurelio scores with a punch to the head.
Aurelio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circling - Kornilov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aurelio misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kornilov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kornilov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aurelio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kornilov can do to turn this around?
Kornilov slips a jab from Aurelio.
Kornilov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kornilov throws out a loose jab but Aurelio uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Kornilov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kornilov lands a jab to the head.
Kornilov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kornilov missing with a left hand there. Aurelio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kornilov misses the shot to the body.
Aurelio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kornilov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aurelio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aurelio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kornilov is out of range.
Aurelio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kornilov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maurício Aurelio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kornilov throws a big shot that misses.
Kornilov just misses with a punch to the body.
Aurelio blocks a jab.
Jab from Kornilov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kornilov misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Aurelio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kornilov. Kornilov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kornilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Aurelio.
Kornilov missing with a left hand there. Aurelio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aurelio tries to counter with a takedown but Kornilov is quick to defend against it.
Kornilov throws a body punch but Aurelio moves out of range.
Kornilov lands a jab to the head.
Kornilov scores with a nice head shot.
Aurelio punishes Kornilov's body with a nice straight punch.
Aurelio throws a leg kick but Kornilov checks it.
Kornilov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kornilov misses the shot to the body.
Aurelio attempts a counter takedown but Kornilov avoids it well and moves away.
Aurelio misses the jab.
Kornilov throws a jab when Aurelio was well out of range.
Aurelio attempts a counter takedown but Kornilov avoids it well and moves away.
Kornilov throws out a leg kick but Aurelio moves out of range and Kornilov only half commits.
Kornilov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aurelio just misses with a punch to the body.
Maurício Aurelio is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Kornilov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aurelio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kornilov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aurelio scrambles back to his feet.
Kornilov moves out of range as Aurelio strikes.
Kornilov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kornilov ducks under a wild hook from Aurelio.
Kornilov misses with a looping right.
Kornilov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kornilov throws a sloppy head kick and Aurelio moves out of range easily.
Kornilov 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.
Kornilov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kornilov. Aurelio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aurelio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kornilov at a distance.
Kornilov swings for the body but Aurelio moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Aurelio misses the target.
Kornilov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kornilov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aurelio.
Aurelio thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Aurelio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kornilov's sensitive parts.
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!
Kornilov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aurelio appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kornilov cracks Aurelio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kornilov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aurelio just misses with a punch to the body.
Kornilov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Aurelio.
Kornilov lands with a straight right. Aurelio didn't see that one coming.
Kornilov moves out of range of the leg kick from Aurelio.
Aurelio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kornilov.
Aurelio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kornilov. Aurelio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aurelio thumps Kornilov with a low kick.
Kornilov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kornilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kornilov blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aurelio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kornilov. Kornilov obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vasily Kornilov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Aurelio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kornilov throws a looping overhand right but Aurelio ducks down to avoid it.
Aurelio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kornilov. That did some damage!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kornilov.
Aurelio misses with a body shot.
Aurelio throws a shot from downtown. Kornilov moves away and avoids it.
Kornilov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kornilov dodges the punch combination from Aurelio.
Aurelio lands with a right hand.
Aurelio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aurelio, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio throws a body punch but Kornilov moves out of range.
Kornilov tries to counter with a clinch but Aurelio shakes him off and moves away.
Kornilov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kornilov swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Aurelio counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kornilov!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kornilov wants to control but Aurelio postures up.
Aurelio tries to advance to mount but Kornilov denies him. #T1#
Kornilov seems a little lost for a moment, as Aurelio dominates the positioning.
Kornilov is not content to let Aurelio control the position.
Kornilov is looking to regain half guard here but Aurelio keeps moving and retains side control.
Kornilov wants to control but Aurelio postures up.
Aurelio working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Kornilov's face as Aurelio controls the position.
Kornilov prevents Aurelio from improving position.
Kornilov is looking for a sweep.#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.
The ground and pound from Aurelio seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Aurelio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kornilov struggling a bit here.
Kornilov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aurelio off and has taken his back!
Kornilov is trying to stick to Aurelio's back but Aurelio is turning into Kornilov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kornilov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Aurelio.
Aurelio is fighting to break Kornilov's control of his arms but Kornilov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aurelio wants to control from the top but Kornilov keeps moving.
Kornilov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kornilov, not yet. #T3#
Kornilov has control of Aurelio's left arm, preventing Aurelio from doing any damage.
Maurício Aurelio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kornilov keeping moving, preventing Aurelio from controlling successfully.
Aurelio looking to pass the guard.
Kornilov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aurelio is one step ahead there.
Kornilov is pulling down on Aurelio's head to control his posture. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aurelio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kornilov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aurelio's guard. #REVB#
Kornilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Aurelio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kornilov looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kornilov with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maurício Aurelio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aurelio 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurício Aurelio!
Our winner, Maurício Aurelio, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
