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Event:
Grunge 18: Say Hello To Heaven
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick shoots in for a double leg but Hadjiev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Dick drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hadjiev wants to stand up but Dick is controlling him.
Dick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dick throwing strikes but missing.
Dick stops Hadjiev from standing up.
Dick connects with a couple of short punches.
Dick throws a big elbow that misses.
Dick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hadjiev's head.
Dick stops Hadjiev from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Hadjiev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dick is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hadjiev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hadjiev has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Dick counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Hadjiev has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dick is on him like a limpet, forcing Hadjiev back against the cage.#T1#
Dick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hadjiev after a bit of a struggle.
Dick is pressed up against the cage. Hadjiev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dick down to the mat. Dick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nick Dick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Hadjiev.
Dick shoots in for a takedown but Hadjiev shows good takedown defense.
Hadjiev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Hadjiev. No joy for Dick on that attempt.
Hadjiev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dick feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Hadjiev gets a double leg takedown into Dick's guard.
Hadjiev with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Dick has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hadjiev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hadjiev fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Dick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dick lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Hadjiev has his feet on Dick's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hadjiev stuffs the takedown.
Hadjiev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dick's waist but Dick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hadjiev off to one side.
Hadjiev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dick avoids it really well and circles away.
Dick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hadjiev as he jumps to the side.
Hadjiev feints the counter takedown.
Dick shoots in but no luck this time. #T3##TD#
Dick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dick lands in his opponent's guard.
Dick with a nice head shot there.
Dick works over Hadjiev with some ground and pound from guard.
Hadjiev wants to sweep but no luck.
Dick lands a couple of digs.
Hadjiev wants to get back to his feet but Dick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hadjiev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hadjiev stops Dick from getting back to his feet.
Dick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hadjiev scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hadjiev prevents Dick from standing back up.
#ES#
Dick has one foot on Hadjiev's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dick half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hadjiev tries for a takedown but Dick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dick attempts a counter takedown but Hadjiev avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Dick with that takedown attempt.
Hadjiev slaps away a takedown attempt from Dick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dick stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Dick as Hadjiev shoots in.
Hadjiev fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Hadjiev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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 Nick Dick will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Hadjiev dives in and scores a takedown into Dick's guard.
Hadjiev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ES#
Dick scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hadjiev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dick's waist but Dick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hadjiev off to one side.
No luck for Dick with that takedown attempt.
Dick looks for a takedown but Hadjiev sprawls well.
Hadjiev has a takedown stuffed.
Dick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hadjiev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hadjiev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dick goes for a double leg but Hadjiev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hadjiev continues to drive forward.#T1##TD#
Dick decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hadjiev wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Dick is looking for a kimura here.
Hadjiev is looking for a sweep. Dick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dick drops an elbow to the side of Hadjiev's head.
Hadjiev wants to get back to his feet.
Dick winds up and cracks Hadjiev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dick landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dick lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Dick maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hadjiev could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dick has cracked it and Hadjiev is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Dick!
Nick Dick decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Grunge 14: Mudhoney
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Hadjiev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fields's guard.
Hadjiev scoring with some ground and pound.
Hadjiev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hadjiev won't allow Fields to sweep him here.
Fields is trying to hold Hadjiev in close to prevent damage but Hadjiev has managed to pass into half guard.
Fields tries to roll over but Hadjiev keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadjiev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fields can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hadjiev is nestled in close to Fields, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Fields is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hadjiev is trying for a kimura here. Fields looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hadjiev wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Valentin Hadjiev!
Our winner, Valentin Hadjiev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Grunge 9: Down in a Hole
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadjiev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Hadjiev gets tackled into the cage by Mason. Mason maintains the clinch. #TD#
Mason turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mason manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Hadjiev throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Mason changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hadjiev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Mason throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hadjiev sneaks back into half guard.
Hadjiev is trying to stand.
Mason wants to stand up but Hadjiev is controlling the position.
Mason not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Hadjiev wants to get back to his feet.
Mason is looking to advance position but Hadjiev won't allow it.
Mason wants to take a breather but Hadjiev is having none of it. #SUB#
Mason is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hadjiev is just riding it out for now. Mason eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mason is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hadjiev sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Mason is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hadjiev is just riding it out for now. Mason eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mason prevents Hadjiev from improving his position.
Mason tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hadjiev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Mason seems content to control.#SUB2#
Hadjiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily.
Mason is trying to control. Hadjiev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB#
Mason is trying to work for a kimura but Hadjiev is defending well.
Mason is stalling here. Hadjiev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mason seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hadjiev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mason is trying to get back to half guard.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.
Mason takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB2#
Hadjiev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mason has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hadjiev working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
Hadjiev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mason is looking to reverse the position.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
Hadjiev advances nicely into full mount.
Mason really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hadjiev landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason has given up his back here.
#SUB2#
Hadjiev looking for the choke but no joy.
Mason tries to roll but Hadjiev sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Hadjiev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hadjiev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Hadjiev moves out of range easily.
Mason stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mason wants it to stay on the feet.
Hadjiev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMason.#CL#
Mason clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Mason lands a takedown into guard.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hadjiev pushes Mason away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mason gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadjiev is looking to regain half guard here but Mason keeps moving and retains side control.
Hadjiev keeps trying to improve his position.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hadjiev keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Mason tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mason tries to get to his feet but Hadjiev is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Mason in his guard.
Hadjiev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valentin Hadjiev has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mason stops Hadjiev from standing up.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hadjiev is keeping the position for now.
Hadjiev 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.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Hadjiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hadjiev wants to stand but Mason is controlling the position.
Hadjiev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mason puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hadjiev looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Mason maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hadjiev could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mason has cracked it and Hadjiev is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bea Mason!
Bea Mason really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Grunge 6: Even Flow
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grena slaps away a takedown attempt from Hadjiev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grena throws a big counter combination but Hadjiev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick by Grena misses #TD2#
and Hadjiev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Hadjiev is looking for a kimura but Grena is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hadjiev to get the leverage.
Hadjiev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hadjiev lands a nice short elbow.
Grena is looking to escape.
Grena on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grena keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hadjiev in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Grena tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hadjiev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Valentin Hadjiev!
A victorious Valentin Hadjiev 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:
CACC 42
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Valentin Hadjiev (ranked 7393 p4p, 548 weight class) and Pavlo Bilous (ranked 1786 p4p, 242 weight class). Pavlo Bilous has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Valentin Hadjiev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Pavlo Bilous!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hadjiev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hadjiev (2) vs (0) Bilous
Hadjiev is working for a submission of some sort.
Bilous is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hadjiev is tapping! Great win for Bilous!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pavlo Bilous!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pavlo Bilous made sure he mentioned RAGS of a RONIN, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 33
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Valentin Hadjiev (ranked 7325 p4p, 543 weight class) and Quinoa Smiff (ranked 17470 p4p, 564 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Valentin Hadjiev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Quinoa Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Smiff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hadjiev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smiff! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hadjiev (4) vs (0) Smiff
Hadjiev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smiff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hadjiev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hadjiev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hadjiev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smiff, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadjiev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smiff has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hadjiev goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smiff rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hadjiev's guard! Nice work there by Smiff! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hadjiev (4) vs (2) Smiff
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadjiev wants to sweep but no luck.
Smiff is pushing down on Hadjiev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hadjiev is fighting to maintain full guard but Smiff has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smiff works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hadjiev (4) vs (5) Smiff
Smiff thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smiff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smiff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hadjiev tries to bench press Smiff off him but Smiff keeps the position.
Smiff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smiff thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hadjiev has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smiff but great work by Hadjiev. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hadjiev (8) vs (5) Smiff
Hadjiev swings around for an armbar but Smiff sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hadjiev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hadjiev (8) vs (7) Smiff
Smiff is pushing down on Hadjiev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hadjiev is fighting to maintain full guard but Smiff has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hadjiev gets back to full guard.
My spies in Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform me that Smiff has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hadjiev is keeping the position for now.
Hadjiev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smiff passes Hadjiev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smiff is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hadjiev reverses the position - he's now on top in Smiff's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hadjiev (10) vs (7) Smiff
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hadjiev is looking to pass into half guard but Smiff pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smiff is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hadjiev (10) vs (9) Smiff
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hadjiev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hadjiev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smiff looking to pass the guard.
Hadjiev 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.
Smiff looking to pass the guard.
Smiff preventing the sweep.
Hadjiev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smiff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smiff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smiff works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smiff tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hadjiev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadjiev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smiff is still trying to improve position.
Hadjiev is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Smiff has his hands clasped together but Hadjiev extends and breaks Smiff's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hadjiev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valentin Hadjiev!
Valentin Hadjiev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Quinoa Smiff stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is on steroids!'. |
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Event:
CACC 22
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Duff (ranked 4057 p4p, 439 weight class) and Valentin Hadjiev (ranked 7332 p4p, 561 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Tony Duff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Valentin Hadjiev!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hadjiev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duff but Duff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Duff drives through with a takedown into Hadjiev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Duff (2) vs (0) Hadjiev
Hadjiev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hadjiev is keeping the position for now.
Duff slips nicely into half guard.
Hadjiev wants to improve his position but Duff is controlling well.
Hadjiev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Duff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Duff tries to free his leg and advance position but Hadjiev is retaining full guard.
Duff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Duff is looking to advance position but Hadjiev has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Duff (2) vs (4) Hadjiev
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff gets back to half guard.
Duff looking for submissions off his back.
Hadjiev seems to be looking for submissions.
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hadjiev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hadjiev is working for a kimura but Duff is defending it quite comfortably.
Duff works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hadjiev is aware though and is defending well.
Hadjiev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hadjiev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hadjiev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hadjiev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hadjiev drops back looking for a leg! Duff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Duff manages to kick Hadjiev off! Hadjiev jumps back into Duff's guard.
Duff working for a triangle but Hadjiev defends it easily.
Hadjiev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hadjiev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hadjiev is pushing down on Duff's leg trying to pass to half guard. Duff is fighting to maintain full guard but Hadjiev has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff actively working from the bottom here.
Duff looking for submissions off his back.
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Duff gets full guard.
Hadjiev passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Duff (2) vs (7) Hadjiev
Duff is looking for a sweep.
Hadjiev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Duff has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hadjiev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Duff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadjiev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Duff manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Duff (4) vs (7) Hadjiev
Duff is working for a kimura but Hadjiev is defending it quite comfortably.
Duff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hadjiev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duff.
Duff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Duff 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Duff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hadjiev defends it well.
Hadjiev tries to roll over but Duff keeps him under control.
Duff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hadjiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duff pulls his head out easily.
Duff prevents Hadjiev from improving his position.
Duff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Duff in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hadjiev tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Duff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Duff!
A very excited looking Tony Duff made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 14
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trevor Burrows (ranked 1335 p4p, 175 weight class) and Valentin Hadjiev (ranked 6913 p4p, 565 weight class). Burrows comes to the ring accompanied by Calm - No problem. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Trevor Burrows! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Valentin Hadjiev!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burrows moves into range and clinches up with Hadjiev.
We've been hearing reports that Burrows has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hadjiev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Burrows drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burrows decides to pull guard.
Hadjiev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Burrows dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (2) vs (0) Hadjiev
Burrows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hadjiev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burrows trying to control but Hadjiev is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadjiev looking for a sweep. Not yet Hadjiev, not yet.
Burrows thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Hadjiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadjiev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (2) vs (2) Hadjiev
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burrows is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (4) vs (2) Hadjiev
Hadjiev wants to reverse the position here. Burrows has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Hadjiev is forced to tap! Hadjiev looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Trevor Burrows!
An out of breath Trevor Burrows 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:
CACC 7
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Valentin Hadjiev (ranked 6672 p4p, 579 weight class) and Max Roberts (ranked 1974 p4p, 267 weight class). Roberts has chosen Break Stuff as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Valentin Hadjiev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Max Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hadjiev dives in and grabs Roberts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes down on Hadjiev's head and hops out.
And Roberts tries to counter it with a takedown but Hadjiev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hadjiev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
Roberts dives in for a single leg takedown but Hadjiev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Roberts clinches up against the ropes.
Roberts has hold of one of Hadjiev's legs. Hadjiev is fighting the takedown attempt but Roberts gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hadjiev (0) vs (2) Roberts
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Hadjiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadjiev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Roberts has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hadjiev (0) vs (5) Roberts
Hadjiev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roberts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roberts gets to mount! Hadjiev was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hadjiev (0) vs (7) Roberts
Hadjiev working to try and regain half guard.
Roberts is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hadjiev has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hadjiev regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadjiev gets full guard.
Hadjiev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hadjiev keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Roberts's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Roberts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Hadjiev keeps moving.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roberts trying to control but Hadjiev is working from the bottom.
Hadjiev is looking to cinch up a triangle. Roberts throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hadjiev's body to avoid the submission. Hadjiev has instead reached around Roberts's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hadjiev arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valentin Hadjiev!
A relieved looking Valentin Hadjiev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Max Roberts had this to say: 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hadjiev or perhaps it was just good defense by Ubercutt, which made it look bad.
Hadjiev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hadjiev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hadjiev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ubercutt.#TD2#
Hadjiev gets the takedown into side control.
Ubercutt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hadjiev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Hadjiev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ubercutt has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadjiev scores with punches from side control.
Ubercutt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Ubercutt is trying to stand back up but Hadjiev is controlling him
#SUB2#
Hadjiev is working for a kimura but Ubercutt is defending it quite comfortably.
Hadjiev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hadjiev throwing shots but Ubercutt is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Hadjiev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ubercutt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ubercutt keeping hold of Hadjiev's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ubercutt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ubercutt throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ubercutt wants to stand up but Hadjiev is controlling him.
Hadjiev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Ubercutt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hadjiev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ubercutt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ubercutt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Ubercutt looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hadjiev stuffs the takedown attempt from Ubercutt. Ubercutt gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Ubercutt has closed the distance and engaged Hadjiev in a clinch.
Hadjiev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ubercutt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johan Ubercutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Hadjiev.#CL#
Ubercutt clinches up with Hadjiev and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Ubercutt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hadjiev blocks a head kick by Ubercutt.
Hadjiev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ubercutt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hadjiev but Hadjiev pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Ubercutt closes the distance and clinches up with Hadjiev, looking for a takedown. Ubercutt pushes Hadjiev against the cage but Hadjiev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ubercutt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hadjiev's waist but Hadjiev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ubercutt off to one side.
Ubercutt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hadjiev shoots in looking for a takedown. Ubercutt tries to sprawl out of it but Hadjiev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ubercutt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ubercutt looks for a takedown but Hadjiev sprawls well.
Hadjiev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ubercutt shoots in for a double leg but Hadjiev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hadjiev walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valentin Hadjiev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hadjiev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ubercutt avoids it really well and circles away.
Ubercutt is looking to counter the offense by Hadjiev and move into the clinch.#CL#
Ubercutt clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Ubercutt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ubercutt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ubercutt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hadjiev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ubercutt defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubercutt shoots for a takedown but Hadjiev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Hadjiev with that takedown attempt.
Ubercutt feinted with a counter takedown.
Ubercutt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hadjiev pinned against the cage. Hadjiev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Hadjiev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johan Ubercutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Hadjiev.#CL#
Ubercutt darts in and clinches Hadjiev up against the cage.
Ubercutt jumps guard but Hadjiev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hadjiev can't get the takedown.
Ubercutt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Ubercutt successfully pulls guard.
Ubercutt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ubercutt wants to stand but Hadjiev is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Ubercutt looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hadjiev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ubercutt stands and throws Hadjiev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hadjiev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hadjiev is trying to escape back to his feet but Ubercutt uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hadjiev is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Ubercutt slows the pace down.
Hadjiev tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Ubercutt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hadjiev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hadjiev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ubercutt is controlling him well.
Hadjiev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ubercutt.
Ubercutt wants to control but Hadjiev is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ubercutt misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hadjiev gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ubercutt throws some wild stikes that Hadjiev manages to avoid easily.
Ubercutt tries to control but Hadjiev wriggling away.
Ubercutt thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hadjiev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ubercutt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hadjiev taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Ubercutt dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ubercutt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hadjiev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hadjiev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ubercutt defends well and Hadjiev ends up having to push Ubercutt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johan Ubercutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Hadjiev.
Hadjiev stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Ubercutt has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Ubercutt jumps guard and drags Hadjiev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Ubercutt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadjiev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hadjiev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Hadjiev lands a couple of elbows.
Ubercutt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hadjiev.
Hadjiev postures up and lands a big shot to Ubercutt's brow.
Hadjiev connects with a couple of short punches.
Hadjiev works over Ubercutt with some ground and pound from guard.
Ubercutt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hadjiev can do to turn this around?
Ubercutt trying to control the position.
Hadjiev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ubercutt working a defensive guard here.
Hadjiev cracks Ubercutt with a solid left hand.
Hadjiev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2##SUB2#
Hadjiev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ubercutt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hadjiev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hadjiev works over Ubercutt with some ground and pound from guard.
Ubercutt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ubercutt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hadjiev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hadjiev with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Hadjiev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hadjiev throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Hadjiev postures up and lands a big shot to Ubercutt's brow.
Hadjiev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Hadjiev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ubercutt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hadjiev has Ubercutt in his guard.#REVR#
Ubercutt wants to control from the top but Hadjiev keeps moving. #SUB#
Ubercutt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hadjiev lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
#T4#
Ubercutt preventing the sweep.
Hadjiev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Valentin Hadjiev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ubercutt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ubercutt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hadjiev looking for a sweep. Not yet Hadjiev, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ubercutt wants to stand but Hadjiev has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ubercutt shoots in but Hadjiev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Hadjiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hadjiev 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johan Ubercutt!
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Event:
Trash Fights 7 (185 structure)
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Paulman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Paulman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paulman.#CL#
Paulman clinches with his opponent.
A knee to the head by Paulman.
#CUT#
It looks like Valentin Hadjiev has been cut.
Paulman scores with a hook to the body.
Hadjiev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paulman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Paulman. #CL#
Paulman drives through and clinches with Hadjiev against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paulman presses Hadjiev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paulman scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Paulman.
Paulman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hadjiev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paulman cracks Hadjiev with a nice body shot.
Paulman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paulman lands a knee to the head.
Hadjiev is looking for a takedown.
Russell Paulman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Hadjiev.
Hadjiev looks winded!#T1#
Hadjiev looking for a takedown.
Our sources have told us that Paulman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A short right from Paulman.
Hadjiev wants to take the fight to the mat but Paulman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paulman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paulman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hadjiev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Paulman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hadjiev backwards.
Hadjiev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paulman has Hadjiev pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Hadjiev is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Paulman - that's hurt Hadjiev badly! Oh, another knee lands and Hadjiev is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Hadjiev doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Russell Paulman!
Our winner, Russell Paulman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Trash Fights 5
Date: Jan 11, 2019 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hadjiev.#TD#
Mason feints and as Hadjiev raises his hands in defense, Mason changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hadjiev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
Mason stops Hadjiev from standing up.
Hadjiev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadjiev wants to stand up but Mason is controlling him.
Mason wants to control from the top but Hadjiev keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Mason drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hadjiev dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Hadjiev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mason's head.
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hadjiev with a nice head shot there.
Hadjiev landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mason looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hadjiev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mason has momentary wrist control but Hadjiev slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hadjiev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Hadjiev is proving a slippery customer.
Hadjiev distracts Mason with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hadjiev lands a couple of elbows.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Hadjiev is proving a slippery customer.
Hadjiev chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hadjiev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Hadjiev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mason is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mason has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Mason trying to control but Hadjiev is working from the bottom.
Mason won't allow Hadjiev to sweep him here.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Hadjiev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hadjiev wants to stand up but Mason is controlling him. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mason passes Hadjiev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hadjiev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mason wants to control but Hadjiev is keeping him busy.
Mason stops Hadjiev from getting back to his feet.
Hadjiev wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hadjiev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason won't allow Hadjiev to get back to his feet.
Mason passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valentin Hadjiev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mason cracks the inside of Hadjiev's front leg.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Hadjiev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hadjiev but Hadjiev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hadjiev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason leaves Hadjiev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mason fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hadjiev avoids it really well and circles away.#T1##TD2#
Mason gets caught napping as Hadjiev dives in and scores a takedown. Mason manages to retain guard.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hadjiev is one step ahead there.
Mason wants to hit a switch here but Hadjiev passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mason there!
Mason bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mason would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Mason trying to control but Hadjiev is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Hadjiev has his feet on Mason's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hadjiev has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hadjiev stuffs the takedown.
Mason lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hadjiev as he jumps to the side.
Hadjiev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hadjiev is fending him off so far but Mason persists. Nope, Hadjiev circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Hadjiev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mason!#SUB2#
Hadjiev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hadjiev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Hadjiev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mason some visible discomfort.
#SUB2#
Hadjiev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mason is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hadjiev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mason knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hadjiev landing a few strikes. #T4#
Mason is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hadjiev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mason tries to roll over but Hadjiev keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hadjiev is trying to work for a kimura but Mason is defending well.
Mason looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hadjiev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mason with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Hadjiev 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Hadjiev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mason to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Hadjiev has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mason off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hadjiev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Mason has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mason gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hadjiev.
#TD#
Mason jumps guard.
Mason is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hadjiev is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##ES2#
Hadjiev has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mason is on him like a limpet, forcing Hadjiev back against the cage.
Hadjiev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mason is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mason lands a nice knee to the body.
Hadjiev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Mason pulls guard effortlessly.
Mason throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Hadjiev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mason dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Mason trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hadjiev's guard.
Mason won't allow Hadjiev to sweep him here.
Hadjiev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Mason is striking from the bottom but Hadjiev uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#SUB2#
Hadjiev is working for a kimura but Mason is defending it quite comfortably.
Hadjiev is thwarting Mason's attempts to control the position.
Mason wants to improve his position but Hadjiev is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Mason looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Hadjiev winds up and cracks Mason with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Hadjiev is looking for a kimura here.
Hadjiev drops an elbow to the side of Mason's head.
Hadjiev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Hadjiev there. #T4#
Hadjiev prevents Mason from improving his position.
Mason gets back to full guard.
Mason is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Mason is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hadjiev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mason's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valentin Hadjiev.
I've got Hadjiev 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Valentin Hadjiev!
During a confident post fight interview, Valentin Hadjiev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Trash Fights 2
Date: Jan 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Hadjiev has a takedown stuffed.
Dick shoots in looking for a takedown but Hadjiev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Hadjiev tries to counter it with a takedown but Dick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hadjiev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Dick fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hadjiev sprawls well initially but Dick persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hadjiev has hold of Dick's hands but Dick slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hadjiev wants to get back to his feet.
Dick passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hadjiev!
Hadjiev can't escape the position.
Dick lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#CUT#
It looks like Valentin Hadjiev has been cut.
Dick lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
Hadjiev is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dick lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#
Hadjiev is rocked!
Dick cracks Hadjiev with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Dick!
Nick Dick bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Hadjiev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hadjiev showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Hadjiev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hooker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hooker wants to get back to full guard but Hadjiev has mounted him!
Hadjiev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hadjiev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hooker tries to hold on but Hadjiev pushes him away.
Hadjiev with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#
Hooker is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hadjiev prevents Hooker from getting the reversal.
Hooker is still in real trouble! Can Hadjiev finish him?
Hooker taking shots to the head.
Hooker takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Hadjiev's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Hadjiev!
Valentin Hadjiev 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:
KAMIKAZE 71: Viva Victoria!
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Hadjiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagumo.
A jab from Nagumo misses.
Nagumo scores with a nice head shot.
Nagumo jabs at Hadjiev's body.
Nagumo misses the jab.
Nagumo punishes Hadjiev's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Hadjiev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nagumo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hadjiev landing some decent shots from guard.
Hadjiev cracks Nagumo with a solid left hand.
Nagumo wants to stand but Hadjiev is controlling the position.
Hadjiev is working Nagumo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nagumo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hadjiev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hadjiev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1##SUB2#
Hadjiev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hadjiev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hadjiev landing with the ground and pound.
Hadjiev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hadjiev landing some decent shots from guard.
Hadjiev is working Nagumo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Hadjiev drops back looking for a leg! Nagumo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nagumo manages to kick Hadjiev off! Hadjiev jumps back into Nagumo's guard.
Hadjiev is working Nagumo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Hadjiev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hadjiev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hadjiev throwing strikes from guard but Nagumo blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hadjiev drops back looking for a leg! Nagumo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nagumo manages to kick Hadjiev off! Hadjiev jumps back into Nagumo's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hadjiev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Hadjiev drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Hadjiev as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Nagumo screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Hadjiev! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Valentin Hadjiev!
A victorious Valentin Hadjiev 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:
KAMIKAZE 48: Hard Work
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Hadjiev shoots and misses
and Rock counters with a series of strikes. Hadjiev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rock works Hadjiev's body with a nice hook.
Hadjiev has his takedown stuffed
and Rock counters with a left to the body.
Hadjiev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Hadjiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hadjiev misses with a takedown
and Rock counters with a nice body shot.
Hadjiev tries for a takedown but Rock circles away easily
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hadjiev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hadjiev rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Rock lands a jab to Hadjiev's midsection.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lance Rock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hadjiev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hadjiev's head.
Hadjiev fails with the takedown
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Hadjiev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a left to the body.
Hadjiev is breathing heavily.
Hadjiev misses with a takedown
and Rock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Rock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hadjiev misses with a takedown
and Rock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab by Rock.
Rock throws a good cross that connects.
Hadjiev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hadjiev shoots for a takedown but Rock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donk. Rock catches Hadjiev right on the button with a cross.
Rock punishes Hadjiev's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Hadjiev misses with a takedown attempt
and Rock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rock lands with an overhand left.
Hadjiev misses with a takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rock jabs Hadjiev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hadjiev misses with a takedown
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valentin Hadjiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hadjiev walks into a jab.
Rock scores with a jab.
Rock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hadjiev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Hadjiev with a poor takedown
and Rock counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock scores with a body shot.
Rock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hadjiev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rock counters with a three punch combo that has Hadjiev backing up. Hadjiev nods at Rock to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#
Hadjiev is rocked!
Hadjiev looks up at the clock. Bad move! Rock lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hadjiev. Rock pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Rock!
During a confident post fight interview, Lance Rock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
BFT-491: Khan vs El Toro II
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Hadjiev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hjelmslev circles away.
Hjelmslev throws a body punch but Hadjiev moves out of range.
Hadjiev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hjelmslev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hadjiev somewhat.#TD#
Hjelmslev gets caught flat footed, as Hadjiev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Hjelmslev manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hadjiev dives in and grabs Hjelmslev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hjelmslev pushes down on Hadjiev's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Hadjiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hjelmslev lands a nice shot that snaps Hadjiev's head back.
Hadjiev slips a jab from Hjelmslev.
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!
Hadjiev shoots in and drives through. Hjelmslev sprawls well.
Hjelmslev throws a right hand that Hadjiev ducks under and follows up with a left that Hadjiev also avoids with ease.
Hjelmslev falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Hadjiev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hjelmslev wants to stand but Hadjiev is controlling the position.
Hadjiev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Hadjiev throws a big right hand that misses.
Hadjiev throwing strikes from guard but Hjelmslev blocks nicely.
Hjelmslev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hjelmslev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hadjiev.
Hadjiev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hjelmslev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Hadjiev throws a sloppy strike and Hjelmslev has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Hadjiev is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Hjelmslev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ragnar Hjelmslev!
Ragnar Hjelmslev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
BFT-489: Vosne vs Kampmann
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Huia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Huia throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Hadjiev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Huia told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hadjiev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hadjiev lands with a punch from half guard.
Hadjiev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Huia defending well though.
Hadjiev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hadjiev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hadjiev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hadjiev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Huia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hadjiev scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Hadjiev is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Huia still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Huia has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hadjiev is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Huia asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Hadjiev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hadjiev is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hadjiev keeps working.
Hadjiev manages to get back to half guard.
Huia wants to control but Hadjiev is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hadjiev wants to improve his position but Huia is controlling well.
Hadjiev wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Huia seems content to control.#ES#
Hadjiev manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Huia keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hadjiev wants a takedown.
Hadjiev is trying to drag Huia to the mat but Huia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Huia lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Hadjiev wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Hadjiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hadjiev backwards.
Huia lands a hook that snaps the head of Hadjiev backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Huia.
Huia is pressed up against the cage. Hadjiev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Huia down to the mat. Huia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Huia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hadjiev, pushing him back against the cage.
Huia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Huia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hadjiev has been working on his balance at Die Trying Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Huia.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hadjiev.
Hadjiev is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right hook to the body lands for Huia.
Hadjiev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Huia prevents it.
#T4#
Hadjiev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Huia after a bit of a struggle.
A left hand lands to the body for Huia.
Hadjiev prevents a body shot from Huia.
Huia tries a body shot but Hadjiev blocks it.
Huia presses Hadjiev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Huia cracks Hadjiev with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Huia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Huia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Huia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Huia gets through Hadjiev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hadjiev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Huia scores with a hook to the body.
Huia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hadjiev backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tane Huia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hadjiev closes the distance and clinches up with Huia, looking for a takedown. Hadjiev pushes Huia against the cage but Huia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Huia rushes Hadjiev and presses him up against the cage.
Hadjiev goes for a takedown attempt but Huia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good shot there by Huia.#CUT2#
It looks like Valentin Hadjiev has been cut.
Huia jabs Hadjiev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Huia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#
Hadjiev is rocked!
Huia knocks out Hadjiev with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Huia before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Huia picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tane Huia!
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Event:
BFT-483
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Hadjiev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Hadjiev circles away.
Hadjiev shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garcia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garcia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hadjiev shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Hadjiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia cracks the inside of Hadjiev's front leg.
Garcia tries to clinch but Hadjiev is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hadjiev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia scores with a leg kick.
#TD#
Hadjiev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Garcia's half guard.#T1#
Hadjiev prevents Garcia from improving his position.#SUB#
Hadjiev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Hadjiev eventually gives up the hold.
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hadjiev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hadjiev drops an elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
Hadjiev works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Hadjiev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hadjiev prevents Garcia from getting the reversal.
Hadjiev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hadjiev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hadjiev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Garcia avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hadjiev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Hadjiev looking for a guillotine from mount but Garcia is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hadjiev prevents Garcia from getting the reversal.
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Hadjiev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Hadjiev landing strikes from the mount.
Garcia tries to hold on but Hadjiev postures up.
Garcia tries to control the position but Hadjiev now has his back.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Hadjiev working for the choke.
Garcia takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Hadjiev is punishing Garcia with strikes - can he finish him?!
Garcia wants to control his opponent's hands but Hadjiev gets his hands free.
Hadjiev missing with strikes from the back.
Garcia trying to control the action but Hadjiev just sinks the hooks in. #T4##SUB#
Hadjiev is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Garcia defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Garcia defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hadjiev's arms. #SUB#
Hadjiev is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Garcia is defending well though. Hadjiev let's go of the attempt for now.
Garcia needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Hadjiev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
No luck for Hadjiev with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Garcia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hadjiev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hadjiev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hadjiev fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Hadjiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia slaps away a takedown attempt from Hadjiev, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Garcia takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hadjiev misses with a takedown attempt
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Hadjiev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garcia steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hadjiev.
Hadjiev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Hadjiev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garcia, right into the meat.
Hadjiev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valentin Hadjiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia punishes Hadjiev's body with a nice straight punch.
Valentin Hadjiev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcia lands with a straight right. Hadjiev didn't see that one coming.
Hadjiev fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Garcia moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Garcia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hadjiev has his takedown stuffed
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hadjiev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Valentin Hadjiev has been cut.
Garcia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garcia wants it to stay on the feet.
Garcia wants to counter the offense by Hadjiev and move into the clinch position.
Garcia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Garcia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#
Hadjiev is rocked!#CL2#
Hadjiev gets tackled into the cage by Garcia. Garcia maintains the clinch.
Oh Hadjiev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Garcia breaks from the clinch.
Hadjiev get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Hadjiev stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Garcia runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trevor Garcia!
An out of breath Trevor Garcia 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:
BFT-477
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Rampage slaps away a takedown attempt from Hadjiev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hadjiev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Hadjiev shoots in and gets a takedown into Rampage's guard.
Hadjiev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hadjiev throws an elbow that misses. Rampage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hadjiev's guard. Nice move by Rampage!#REVB#
Hadjiev wants to stand and escape but Rampage is having none of it.
Rampage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hadjiev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hadjiev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rampage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rampage tries to stand but Hadjiev is controlling from the bottom.
Rampage content to stall in guard here. #ES#
Hadjiev has his feet on Rampage's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1##CL2#
Rampage drives through and clinches with Hadjiev against the cage.
#TD#
Hadjiev has clasped his hands together around Rampage's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rampage parries the strikes from Hadjiev easily there. Hadjiev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rampage to escape.
Hadjiev lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Hadjiev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hadjiev lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hadjiev working the ground and pound but Rampage is defending the strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rampage can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Hadjiev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rampage has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2##SUB#
Hadjiev tries for a kimura but Rampage is defending well.
Rampage is trying to control Hadjiev's posture but Hadjiev avoids it.
Hadjiev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rampage some visible discomfort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rampage managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hadjiev.
Hadjiev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hadjiev working the ground and pound. #T3#
Rampage can't do much from the bottom here.
Hadjiev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Check out the look on Hadjiev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rampage tries to buck Hadjiev off but Hadjiev is having none of it.
Hadjiev lands a nice forearm strike.
Hadjiev cracks Rampage with a big elbow.
Hadjiev landing a few strikes.
Hadjiev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Hadjiev is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rampage looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hadjiev gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rampage is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hadjiev lets go of the hold and Rampage can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Valentin Hadjiev!
A very excited looking Valentin Hadjiev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Prestige FC 63:
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Hadjiev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A cross from Redz lands.
Redz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Redz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hadjiev blocks a jab.
Hadjiev attempts a counter takedown but Redz avoids it well and moves away.
Redz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hadjiev moves forwards but Redz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Romano Redz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hadjiev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hadjiev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hadjiev attempts a counter takedown but Redz avoids it well and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Redz. Those never looked like landing.
Hadjiev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Redz sprawls well. Redz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hadjiev gets slowly back to his feet.
Redz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hadjiev tries for a takedown but Redz circles away easily
and Redz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hadjiev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redz as he avoids it easily.
Redz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Hadjiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Redz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Romano Redz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Hadjiev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Redz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hadjiev.
Redz swinging wildly here.
Hadjiev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Redz finds it's way round the side to connect with Hadjiev's head.
Hadjiev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hadjiev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC2#
Hadjiev is rocked!
Hadjiev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redz circles away.
Redz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Hadjiev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hadjiev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Redz counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Hadjiev has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Romano Redz! Romano Redz retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Romano Redz 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:
Prestige FC 57: Duff vs Molito
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Hadjiev shoots in for a takedown but Kahric shows good takedown defense.
Kahric drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hadjiev defends it well.
Kahric has a takedown stuffed.
Kahric has a takedown stuffed.
Hadjiev stuffs the takedown attempt from Kahric. Kahric gets slowly back to his feet.
Valentin Hadjiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samir Kahric.
Hadjiev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hadjiev wants it to stay on the feet.
Hadjiev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Kahric counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hadjiev!
Kahric is putting a hurting on Hadjiev here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Kahric goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hadjiev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kahric's guard! Nice work there by Hadjiev!
Kahric doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hadjiev is working Kahric over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hadjiev lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Hadjiev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Kahric had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hadjiev defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Hadjiev distracts Kahric with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hadjiev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kahric's head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hadjiev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hadjiev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hadjiev distracts Kahric with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Kahric looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hadjiev's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Kahric looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hadjiev passes into side control.
Kahric tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing that Hadjiev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Kahric throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Kahric taking a bit of punishment here - Hadjiev scoring with strikes.
Hadjiev working the ground and pound.
Hadjiev working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hadjiev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kahric throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Kahric tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hadjiev presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kahric working to try and regain half guard.
Kahric throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hadjiev raining down shots from the mount!
Hadjiev blocks Kahric's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Hadjiev looking to secure an arm triangle but Kahric defends it well. #SUB#
Hadjiev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kahric to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kahric shrugs it off. #T3#
Hadjiev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kahric is looking to improve his position but Hadjiev isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Hadjiev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kahric is surviving well by controlling Hadjiev's body position as best he can.
Hadjiev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hadjiev lands a big shot there that rocks Kahric but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hadjiev cracks Kahric with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Hadjiev!
A very excited looking Valentin Hadjiev rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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