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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Ferguson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Eremeev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Eremeev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ferguson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Eremeev is looking to take a break and control but Ferguson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferguson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Eremeev is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ferguson is trying to escape and Eremeev transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ferguson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Eremeev! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrey Eremeev!
A very excited looking Andrey Eremeev 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:
AEW 33
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Eremeev finds it's target.#CUT#
It looks like Jack Hanma has been cut.
Eremeev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eremeev shoots for a double leg takedown but Hanma sprawls well. He's pushed Eremeev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hanma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Eremeev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andrey Eremeev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma misses with a straight left.
Eremeev misses with an uppercut. Hanma saw that one coming.
Hanma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Eremeev scores with a hook to the body. Hanma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Eremeev slips a jab from Hanma.
Eremeev lands a glancing blow to the side of Hanma's head.
Eremeev scores with a sloppy right hand. Hanma should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev shoots in and drives through. Hanma sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eremeev. Hanma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eremeev takes a swing at Hanma's ribcage but misses.
Eremeev lands a body shot.
Eremeev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hanma counters with a leg kick. #T1#
A big left from Eremeev misses.
Hanma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Eremeev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Eremeev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanma as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Eremeev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy body kick from Eremeev
and Hanma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Eremeev.
Hanma needs to keep his hands up - Eremeev had a free shot at his head there.
Eremeev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eremeev checks it well.
Hanma moves out of range as Eremeev throws a body kick.
Eremeev misses with a wild body shot.
Hanma has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Eremeev's corner calls for a 1-2. Eremeev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hanma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jack Hanma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eremeev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eremeev throws a lazy body kick
and Hanma counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Eremeev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Eremeev connects with an inside leg kick.
Hanma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eremeev misses with the body kick
and Hanma counters with a straight right hand.
Hanma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Eremeev.
Hanma misses the jab.
Eremeev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eremeev clobbers Hanma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Eremeev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hanma wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hanma.
Hanma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eremeev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Eremeev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanma.
Eremeev throws a body punch but Hanma moves out of range.
Hanma avoids the body shot from Eremeev.
Hanma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eremeev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hanma looks to land a left hand but Eremeev moved out of range nicely.
Hanma cracks a nice hook into Eremeev's ribs.
Eremeev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanma moves away.
Eremeev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eremeev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eremeev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Eremeev slips a jab from Hanma.#T4#
Eremeev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hanma defends it nicely.
Eremeev throws a lazy head kick
and Eremeev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eremeev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Eremeev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hanma's guard.
Eremeev stays in close to Hanma's body and controls the position.
Eremeev advances position into side control!
Hanma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eremeev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Eremeev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Hanma's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Eremeev blocks a leg kick.
Eremeev takes a swing at Hanma's ribcage but misses.
Eremeev walks into a jab.
Eremeev lands with a good body shot.
Eremeev scores with a jab to the body.
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Eremeev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma is looking to slow Eremeev down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
Hanma throws an overhand right that lands on Eremeev's shoulder, as Eremeev tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Hanma.
Eremeev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hanma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanma throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Eremeev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eremeev is looking to wear down Hanma with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Eremeev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Eremeev misses with a body shot.
Hanma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eremeev misses with a body shot.
Hanma now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Eremeev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanma counters with a nice body shot.
Eremeev lands with a cross.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Eremeev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanma counters with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hanma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hanma throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Eremeev counters with a shoot takedown. Hanma fights it but they end up in guard.
Eremeev landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eremeev won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.
Eremeev looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Eremeev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eremeev postures up.
Hanma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eremeev's guard. #REVB#
Hanma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Eremeev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eremeev wants to sweep but no luck.
Eremeev looking to control.
Eremeev wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Eremeev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Eremeev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hanma is aware though and is defending well.
Eremeev looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Eremeev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hanma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hanma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Eremeev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hanma defends it easily.#SUB#
Eremeev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hanma defends well.
Andrey Eremeev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Eremeev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hanma passes Eremeev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hanma is looking to stall here but Eremeev recovers full guard.
Eremeev looking for a sweep. Not yet Eremeev, not yet.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Eremeev keeps moving.
Eremeev working a defensive guard here.
Hanma trying to control but Eremeev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Eremeev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Hanma's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hanma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Eremeev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hanma circles away.
Hanma throws a leg kick but Eremeev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A shot to the body from Eremeev misses
and Hanma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eremeev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hanma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eremeev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eremeev backing away here, and Hanma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hanma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Eremeev moves out of range of the body kick from Hanma.
Eremeev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hanma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eremeev somewhat.
Hanma is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Eremeev with a body shot.#T1#
Eremeev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Eremeev looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanma is just out of range.
Hanma slips a straight right by Eremeev.
Eremeev misses with the body kick
and Hanma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanma throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eremeev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Eremeev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eremeev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hanma counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
Hanma misses with a body kick.
A big right from Eremeev misses. #T2#
Eremeev throws a shot from downtown. Hanma moves away and avoids it.
Eremeev with a hook.
Hanma misses with an uppercut. Eremeev saw that one coming.
A left lands for Hanma.
Jack Hanma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Eremeev feints and as Hanma raises his hands in defense, Eremeev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanma 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#
Hanma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eremeev wants to control but Hanma is keeping busy.
Hanma is looking to take a break and control but Eremeev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eremeev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanma is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB#
Eremeev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eremeev is trying to control but Hanma passes into side control!
Eremeev is not content to let Hanma control the position.
Eremeev wants to control but Hanma postures up.
Hanma connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Eremeev some visible discomfort.
Eremeev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hanma wants to pass the guard but Eremeev is defending well.
Eremeev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanma is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Hanma looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hanma looks to land a strike but Eremeev avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hanma pushing down on Eremeev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eremeev gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Eremeev has his foot on Hanma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanma works his way back into a safe position though.
Hanma is pushing down on Eremeev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Eremeev is fighting to maintain full guard but Hanma has managed to sneak the leg through.
Eremeev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hanma looking to pass the guard.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Eremeev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hanma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eremeev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Andrey Eremeev!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Andrey Eremeev!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Andrey Eremeev!
Andrey Eremeev wins by unanimous decision!
Andrey Eremeev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AEW 26
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Eremeev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Elkemenchi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Eremeev dives into side control.
#REVB#
Eremeev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Elkemenchi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Elkemenchi is not content to let Eremeev control the position.
Eremeev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev working away.#T1#
Elkemenchi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Eremeev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Eremeev happy to just control the position for now.
Elkemenchi is looking to reverse the position.
Eremeev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Elkemenchi!
Eremeev controlling from mount.
Eremeev trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Eremeev controlling from the full mount.
Eremeev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Elkemenchi is looking to escape.
Eremeev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Eremeev looking to control but Elkemenchi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Elkemenchi tries to reverse the position but Eremeev maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eremeev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Eremeev looking to control but Elkemenchi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Elkemenchi is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Eremeev jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Elkemenchi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Eremeev taking a breather here.
Eremeev is looking to take a break and control but Elkemenchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elkemenchi is looking to reverse the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Eremeev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Elkemenchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Eremeev.
Elkemenchi digs a good hook to Eremeev's body.
Eremeev has his takedown stuffed
and Elkemenchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elkemenchi connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Eremeev trying to control but Elkemenchi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Eremeev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Elkemenchi slips a nice elbow through Eremeev's hands, connecting with Eremeev's forehead.#T1#
Elkemenchi moves nicely into side control.
Elkemenchi working the ground and pound.
Eremeev tries to buck Elkemenchi off but Elkemenchi is having none of it.
Andrey Eremeev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eremeev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Elkemenchi off and has taken his back!
Eremeev avoiding Elkemenchi 's attempts to control his hands.
Eremeev biding his time, looking for the opening.
Eremeev controlling well, preventing Elkemenchi from escaping the position.
#T2#
Eremeev is looking to control Elkemenchi but Elkemenchi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Eremeev controlling the positon.
Eremeev'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.
Eremeev is hanging on to Elkemenchi's back as he tries to escape.
#T3##SUB#
Eremeev looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Elkemenchi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Elkemenchi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Eremeev's arms.
Elkemenchi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Eremeev wants to control but Elkemenchi is keeping busy.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Elkemenchi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Eremeev's arms.
Will Eremeev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Elkemenchi can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elkemenchi prevents Eremeev from getting a body triangle.
Eremeev keeps control of the position easily here as Elkemenchi tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Evgeni Elkemenchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Elkemenchi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Elkemenchi.
Eremeev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elkemenchi is fending him off so far but Eremeev persists. Nope, Elkemenchi circles away and we're back to standing.
Eremeev closes the distance and clinches up with Elkemenchi, looking for a takedown. Eremeev pushes Elkemenchi against the cage but Elkemenchi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Elkemenchi lands with a shot to the body.
Eremeev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Eremeev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eremeev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Eremeev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Eremeev gets the takedown into side control.
Elkemenchi tries to buck Eremeev off but Eremeev is having none of it.#SUB#
Eremeev is trying to get an arm triangle but Elkemenchi is defending well. #T1#
Eremeev trying to control the position but Elkemenchi is working away.
Elkemenchi is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eremeev taking a break here but Elkemenchi is having none of it and regains half guard.
Eremeev stalling. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Eremeev is looking to pass Elkemenchi's guard but actually Elkemenchi recovers to full guard.
Eremeev stays in close to Elkemenchi's body and controls the position.
Eremeev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Elkemenchi for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elkemenchi is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Elkemenchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eremeev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elkemenchi stays in close to Eremeev's body and controls the position.
Eremeev keeping full guard, as Elkemenchi tries to pass.
Eremeev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Elkemenchi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Elkemenchi with a nice head shot there.
Eremeev looking for a sweep. Not yet Eremeev, not yet.
Elkemenchi working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Elkemenchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Eremeev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Elkemenchi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Eremeev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Elkemenchi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Eremeev is looking for a triangle but Elkemenchi pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Elkemenchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Elkemenchi 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Evgeni Elkemenchi!
Evgeni Elkemenchi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
AEW 17
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Petersen tries a head kick but it misses.
Eremeev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eremeev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petersen counters with a series of strikes. Eremeev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Eremeev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Petersen lands a right hook to the body.
#TD2#
Eremeev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Petersen sprawls well initially but Eremeev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Petersen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Eremeev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Eremeev is looking to advance position but Petersen won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Eremeev is working for a kimura but Petersen is defending it quite comfortably.
Petersen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Eremeev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eremeev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Eremeev is trying to control the action in half guard but Petersen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Eremeev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Eremeev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petersen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petersen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Never TaP^ Best sparring in Town, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Eremeev prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Petersen is controlling Eremeev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Petersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eremeev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eremeev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Eremeev is pushing down on Petersen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petersen is fighting to maintain full guard but Eremeev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petersen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Eremeev is taking a breather. Petersen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Eremeev is pressing down on Petersen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petersen is holding on for now.
Well, if Eremeev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eremeev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrey Eremeev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Eremeev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petersen swivels and escapes.
Petersen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Petersen tries to sprawl but Eremeev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Eremeev is very close to passing his half guard.
Eremeev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petersen is controlling Eremeev's trapped leg to prevent Eremeev from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Eremeev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petersen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eremeev.
Andrey Eremeev has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Petersen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Petersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petersen is trying to hold Eremeev in close to prevent damage but Eremeev has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eremeev wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position.
Eremeev passes into side control, despite Petersen's attempt to control the position.
Eremeev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petersen struggling a bit here.
Petersen is trying to escape the position but Eremeev is controlling the position. #T3#
Petersen isn't going anywhere.
Petersen is trying to work for a sweep but Eremeev has mounted him!
Eremeev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Eremeev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petersen tries to reverse the position but Eremeev maintains control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Eremeev goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Petersen turns into him and now he's in Eremeev's guard.
Petersen passes Eremeev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eremeev is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petersen is trying to control. Eremeev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Eremeev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Eremeev has a takedown stuffed.
Petersen feints and then cracks Eremeev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eremeev down.
Petersen throws a low kick but Eremeev avoids it.
Eremeev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petersen defends well and Eremeev ends up having to push Petersen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petersen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eremeevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good shot there by Petersen.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Eremeev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Petersen - the referee stops the clock and Eremeev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Petersen. Eremeev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Petersen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eremeev in his tracks.
Petersen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andrey Eremeev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eremeev shoots for a double leg takedown but Petersen sprawls well. He's pushed Eremeev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petersen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steven Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petersen.
A nice combination there by Petersen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eremeev goes for a double leg but Petersen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petersen continues to drive forward.
Petersen lands a nice shot that snaps Eremeev's head back.
Steven Petersen is winning the standup battle so far.
Petersen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Eremeev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petersen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petersen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eremeev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC#
Eremeev is rocked!
Eremeev is holding his hands too far apart here. Petersen throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Eremeev is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steven Petersen!
Steven Petersen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AEW 9
Date: Jun 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Oki throws a body punch but Eremeev moves out of range.
Oki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Eremeev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oki looks to land a left hand but Eremeev moved out of range nicely.
Eremeev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Eremeev shoots in and bounces Oki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Eremeev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Eremeev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev wants to pass the guard but Oki is keeping the position.
Eremeev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Eremeev is fighting to break Oki's control of his arms but Oki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Eremeev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Eremeev stands and throws Oki's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Eremeev is looking to take a break and control but Oki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eremeev moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Oki prevents Eremeev from moving into mount.
Oki is trying to improve his position.
Eremeev controlling the position from side mount. #T3##SUB2#
Eremeev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oki, who protects the arm well.
Eremeev staying calm.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hakeem Oki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oki misses with a hook. Eremeev ducked under it nicely.
Oki looks to land a combination but Eremeev avoids it well.
Oki cracks Eremeev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD2#
Eremeev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Oki quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
Oki is looking to improve his position.
Oki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oki keeping control of the position.
Eremeev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Eremeev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eremeev trying to control from half guard but Oki is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrey Eremeev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Eremeev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Oki is trying to defend but Eremeev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Eremeev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Eremeev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev wants to pass to mount but Oki is defending the position. #T1#
Eremeev controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eremeev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hakeem Oki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eremeev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Eremeev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oki 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.#T2#
Eremeev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Eremeev forces his way into half guard.
Eremeev prevents Oki from improving his position.
My spies in Power Shark Gym inform me that Eremeev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Eremeev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oki tries to get to full guard but Eremeev has control of the leg.
Eremeev is looking to advance position but Oki won't allow it.
Eremeev not doing much here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Eremeev wants to pass the guard but Oki is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eremeev shoots in for a takedown but Oki shows good takedown defense.
Andrey Eremeev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oki misses with an uppercut. Eremeev saw that one coming.
Oki throws a jab when Eremeev was well out of range.
Oki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Eremeev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oki as he avoids it easily.
Hakeem Oki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
Oki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Eremeev eats them both and turns towards Oki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oki misses with a hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oki stuffs the takedown.
Oki throws a hook but Eremeev avoids it easily.
We've been told by Oki's head coaches at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eremeev with the counter takedown but Oki avoids it easily.#TD2#
Eremeev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Oki pushes Eremeev off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Oki dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Eremeev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oki avoids it really well and circles away.
Eremeev dives in for a single leg takedown but Oki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Oki throws a quick counter kick to the body but Eremeev avoids it.
Eremeev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oki defends it nicely.
Hakeem Oki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
Oki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eremeev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Eremeev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oki on his heels. He'll look to pass Oki's guard now, I'm sure.
Oki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev tries to free his leg and advance position but Oki is retaining full guard.
Oki is pulling down on Eremeev's head to control his posture. #T1#
Oki looking for a sweep. Not yet Oki, not yet.
Andrey Eremeev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oki can't keep his opponent in guard - Eremeev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oki has his hands clasped together around Eremeev's back. He's all about the action.
Eremeev trying to control the action but Oki is working from the bottom.
Eremeev trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eremeev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eremeev.
Eremeev has his takedown stuffed
and Oki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eremeev with a poor takedown
and Oki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oki lands with an overhand left.
Oki misses with a head kick.
Eremeev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oki defends it well.
Oki leaves Eremeev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eremeev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oki.
Eremeev feints the counter takedown.
Oki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hakeem Oki is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Oki misses with a wild combination.
Oki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eremeev shoots in for a double leg but Oki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for Oki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eremeev fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oki. Eremeev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eremeev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oki.
Eremeev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oki takes a swing at Eremeev's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Eremeev gets a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Eremeev wants to pass to mount but Oki is defending the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oki is refusing to be controlled, as Eremeev sits in half guard.
Oki keeping control of the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Oki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Oki!
Hakeem Oki opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
AEM 4
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1#
McBeth fails to land with a series of punches.
McBeth misses with a wild body shot.
McBeth throws a body kick that misses.
Eremeev checks a low kick from McBeth.
McBeth throws a leg kick but Eremeev checks it.
McBeth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McBeth takes a swing at Eremeev's ribcage but misses.
Eremeev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eremeev closes the distance and clinches up with McBeth, looking for a takedown. Eremeev pushes McBeth against the cage but McBeth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McBeth thinks about countering with a head kick.
Eremeev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBeth.
Eremeev misses with a takedown attempt - McBeth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A quick step to the side and McBeth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paulski McBeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.#TD2#
Eremeev scores with a takedown into McBeth's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev stopping the sweep attempt from McBeth.
McBeth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Eremeev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Eremeev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Eremeev tries to free his leg and advance position but McBeth is retaining full guard.
McBeth keeping moving, preventing Eremeev from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Eremeev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Eremeev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Eremeev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Eremeev is looking to take a break and control but McBeth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eremeev working away.#T3#
Eremeev taking a breather here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Eremeev controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Eremeev trying to control the position but McBeth is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McBeth stuffs the takedown attempt from Eremeev. Eremeev gets slowly back to his feet.
McBeth misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
McBeth gets caught napping as Eremeev dives in and scores a takedown. McBeth manages to retain guard.
Eremeev wants to pass the guard but McBeth is keeping the position.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McBeth pulls Eremeev in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBeth wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Eremeev dominated that round.
That's time! McBeth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McBeth tries to work over Eremeev's front leg with a kick but Eremeev checks it.
Eremeev has a takedown stuffed.
Eremeev ducks under a wild hook from McBeth.
Eremeev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McBeth lands a body shot.
McBeth misses with a wild body shot.
McBeth missing with a left hand there. Eremeev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paulski McBeth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBeth connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Eremeev gets a takedown into half guard.
Eremeev is looking to advance position but McBeth won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
McBeth is refusing to be controlled, as Eremeev sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McBeth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
My spies in Power Shark Gym inform me that Eremeev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McBeth wants to sweep here but Eremeev controlling him for the moment.
Eremeev trying to control the position from guard on top but McBeth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eremeev content to stall in guard here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McBeth looking for a sweep. Not yet McBeth, not yet.
Eremeev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eremeev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McBeth counters with a three punch combo that has Eremeev backing up. Eremeev nods at McBeth to acknowledge the strikes.
Eremeev fails with the takedown.
Paulski McBeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
McBeth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McBeth, right into the meat.
McBeth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Eremeev back to the cage. McBeth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McBeth throws the kick towards the body but Eremeev avoids it.
Eremeev is trying hard to land a takedown here. McBeth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from McBeth.
Paulski McBeth is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eremeev is defended easily by McBeth.
Eremeev looks for a takedown but McBeth sprawls well.
As Eremeev tries to get set, McBeth tries to push him back and clinch up but Eremeev manages to avoid the attempt.
McBeth swinging wildly here.
McBeth leaves Eremeev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McBeth is looking to wear down Eremeev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McBeth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eremeev manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Eremeev.
McBeth is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T4#
McBeth manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McBeth controlling the position well.
Eremeev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Eremeev is looking to take a break and control but McBeth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulski McBeth 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Eremeev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McBeth's guard.
Eremeev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McBeth holds on and takes a little breather.
McBeth working a defensive guard here.
Eremeev trying to control but McBeth is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev advances to half guard. #T1#
McBeth is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Eremeev jumps into side control!
Eremeev is looking to take a break and control but McBeth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on McBeth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eremeev controlling the position.
McBeth is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eremeev is looking to take a break and control but McBeth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eremeev goes for a double leg but McBeth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McBeth continues to drive forward.
McBeth misses with a low kick.
#T3#
McBeth throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Eremeev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Eremeev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McBeth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Eremeev's best efforts.#SUB2#
Eremeev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McBeth has managed to free his arm - good work.
Eremeev wants to control but McBeth is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eremeev is looking to advance position but McBeth won't allow it.
McBeth trying to control here.
Andrey Eremeev has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Eremeev trying to control the action but McBeth is working from the bottom.
McBeth is trying to get back to full guard.
Eremeev not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big left from McBeth misses.
Eremeev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eremeev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Eremeev gets a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Eremeev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eremeev 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Eremeev!
A relieved looking Andrey Eremeev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
ADWGC Helsinki
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Martin Hewitt (ranked 8405 p4p, 552 weight class) and Andrey Eremeev (ranked 4654 p4p, 442 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Martin Hewitt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Andrey Eremeev!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hewitt tries to sprawl but Eremeev drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hewitt (0) vs (2) Eremeev
Hewitt is looking to control Eremeev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hewitt avoid being mounted?
Hewitt tries to get to full guard but Eremeev has control of the leg.
Well, if Eremeev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hewitt keeping control of the position.
Hewitt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt tries to get to full guard but Eremeev has control of the leg.
Eremeev passes into side control, despite Hewitt's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hewitt (0) vs (5) Eremeev
My spies in Power Shark Gym inform me that Eremeev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The referee asks Eremeev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Eremeev prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hewitt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hewitt prevents Eremeev from improving position.
Hewitt is trying to control Eremeev's posture but Eremeev avoids it.
Eremeev is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hewitt's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hewitt tries to bench press Eremeev off him but Eremeev keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev wants to control but Hewitt is keeping him busy.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hewitt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eremeev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Hewitt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hewitt holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Hewitt tries to buck Eremeev off but Eremeev is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev working away.
Eremeev staying calm.
Hewitt regains half guard.
Hewitt wants to improve his position but Eremeev is controlling well.
Eremeev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is controlling the pace.
Eremeev wants to take a breather but Hewitt is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Eremeev manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hewitt (0) vs (8) Eremeev
Eremeev prevents Hewitt from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hewitt defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Eremeev.
Eremeev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hewitt is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eremeev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hewitt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt regains half guard.
Hewitt is trying to control but Eremeev manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hewitt (0) vs (11) Eremeev
Eremeev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Eremeev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt tries to reverse the position but Eremeev maintains control.
Eremeev controlling from mount.
Eremeev looking to control but Hewitt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eremeev moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hewitt has worked his arm free - good work by Hewitt!
Eremeev trying to control the action but Hewitt is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hewitt regains half guard.
Eremeev controlling the pace.
Eremeev wants to work for an arm triangle but Hewitt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is pressing down on Hewitt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hewitt is holding on for now.
Eremeev controlling the pace.
Hewitt is in trouble now - Eremeev has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hewitt (0) vs (14) Eremeev
Hewitt is working to get back to half guard.
Eremeev controlling his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is continuing to stall.
Hewitt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eremeev controlling his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Eremeev controlling from mount.
Hewitt is squirming around, avoiding Eremeev's attempts to control the action.
Eremeev content just to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Eremeev the control monster continue. Boring.
Hewitt is trying to escape the mount.
Eremeev working for a guillotine from mount but Hewitt is in no mood to give up.
Eremeev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Eremeev content just to control the position here.
Eremeev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eremeev looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eremeev wins on points by 14 to 0.
Andrey Eremeev is the new lightweight champion!
Andrey Eremeev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ADWGC 8
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alvin Aguilar (ranked 11266 p4p, 559 weight class) and Andrey Eremeev (ranked 4510 p4p, 431 weight class). Aguilar comes to the cage accompanied by Drector's Cut by Kamikazee. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Alvin Aguilar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Andrey Eremeev!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eremeev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Aguilar can't fight it off and eventually Eremeev manages to take the fight to the floor. Aguilar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aguilar (0) vs (2) Eremeev
Aguilar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eremeev wants to pass the guard but Aguilar is keeping the position.
Aguilar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eremeev defends it easily.
Aguilar has control of Eremeev's left arm, preventing Eremeev from doing any damage.
Aguilar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Eremeev stopping the sweep attempt from Aguilar.
Eremeev wants to pass the guard but Aguilar is keeping the position.
Aguilar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eremeev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eremeev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aguilar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar trying to control the position.
Aguilar pulls Eremeev in close to his closed guard and prevents Eremeev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Eremeev wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Eremeev wants to pass the guard but Aguilar is keeping the position.
Eremeev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar controlling Eremeev's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguilar looking for a guillotine here but Eremeev defends easily.
Aguilar trying to control the position here.
Eremeev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eremeev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eremeev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eremeev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aguilar controls Eremeev momentarily but Eremeev frees himself.
Eremeev looking to sit in guard and control but Aguilar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (2) vs (2) Eremeev
Eremeev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar trying to control but Eremeev is working from the bottom.
Eremeev trying to control the position.
Eremeev wants to sweep here but Aguilar controlling him for the moment.
Eremeev has Aguilar pulled in close to control his posture.
Aguilar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Eremeev keeping moving, preventing Aguilar from controlling successfully.
Aguilar is fighting to break Eremeev's control of his arms but Eremeev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aguilar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eremeev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aguilar is one step ahead there.
Aguilar looking to pass the guard.
Aguilar is working hard here to advance position.
Aguilar wants to control from the top but Eremeev keeps moving.
Aguilar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Eremeev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Eremeev has an active guard here but Aguilar has managed to pass into half guard.
Eremeev is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aguilar trying to control from Eremeev's half guard. Eremeev has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Eremeev is trying to control the position but Aguilar postures up.
Aguilar looking to pass the guard.
Aguilar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eremeev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aguilar has managed to get both his arms back between Eremeev's legs - danger averted.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Eremeev is keeping the position.
Aguilar postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev keeping full guard, as Aguilar tries to pass.
Eremeev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aguilar trying to control but Eremeev is working from the bottom.
Aguilar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eremeev is keeping the position for now.
Aguilar trying to control the position from guard on top but Eremeev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aguilar is really struggling to control Eremeev but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Aguilar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar trying to control the position from guard on top but Eremeev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aguilar looking to sit in guard and control but Eremeev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (2) vs (4) Eremeev
Aguilar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eremeev is one step ahead there.
Aguilar working a defensive guard but Eremeev manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (2) vs (7) Eremeev
Eremeev trying to control the action but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Aguilar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Aguilar is not content to let Eremeev control the position.
Aguilar is trying to improve his position.
Aguilar is trying to control Eremeev's posture but Eremeev avoids it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev trying to control the position but Aguilar is working away.
Aguilar is looking for a sweep.
Aguilar struggling a bit here.
Eremeev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aguilar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aguilar is trying to control Eremeev's posture but Eremeev avoids it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aguilar (2) vs (9) Eremeev
Eremeev goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Aguilar turns into him and now he's in Eremeev's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (4) vs (9) Eremeev
Aguilar looking to pass the guard.
Aguilar passes Eremeev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aguilar is just content to waste time from the top position. Eremeev takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Eremeev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev keeping moving, preventing Aguilar from controlling successfully.
Eremeev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aguilar is one step ahead there.
Eremeev keeping moving, preventing Aguilar from controlling successfully.
Aguilar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Eremeev can't keep his opponent in guard - Aguilar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Eremeev looking for submissions off his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev gets full guard.
Aguilar wants to control from the top but Eremeev keeps moving.
Aguilar controlling from the top position.
Aguilar continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aguilar won't allow Eremeev to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eremeev wins on points by 9 to 4.
After winning the bout, Andrey Eremeev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Alvin Aguilar had this to say: 'Huuuuhhhuuuuuhhuuuuuuhhuuuuu!!!!!!!'. |
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Event:
ADWGC 5
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Eremeev (ranked 4392 p4p, 430 weight class) and Bjj Steel (ranked 20457 p4p, 536 weight class). Andrey Eremeev has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Andrey Eremeev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel looking to score a takedown here. Eremeev is defending well but Steel drives through and ends up in Eremeev's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Eremeev (0) vs (2) Steel
Eremeev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eremeev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Eremeev is retaining full guard.
Steel pushes down on Eremeev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev gets full guard.
Eremeev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Eremeev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eremeev sees it coming and defends easily.
Eremeev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Eremeev gets back to full guard.
Steel is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Eremeev has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Steel is looking to defend but Eremeev has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Steel! Eremeev pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Steel taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andrey Eremeev!
After winning the bout, Andrey Eremeev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Thatcher Halverson (ranked 2263 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Eremeev (ranked 3924 p4p, 0 weight class). Halverson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enter Sandman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Thatcher Halverson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Andrey Eremeev!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Eremeev with that takedown attempt.
Eremeev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halverson (0) vs (4) Eremeev
Eremeev tries to advance to mount but can't.
Eremeev controls the position.
Halverson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halverson is trying to control Eremeev's posture but Eremeev avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson regains half guard.
Halverson tries to roll over but Eremeev keeps him under control.
Eremeev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev prevents Halverson from improving his position.
Eremeev is trying to control. Halverson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eremeev controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halverson tries to roll over but Eremeev keeps him under control.
Eremeev is taking a breather. Halverson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Halverson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Halverson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Halverson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eremeev is one step ahead there.
Eremeev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Skulls house of pain. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Halverson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halverson (2) vs (4) Eremeev
Halverson trying to pass the guard but Eremeev defending well.
Eremeev tries to roll over but Halverson keeps him under control.
Halverson controlling the action here.
Halverson wants to free his trapped foot but Eremeev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is staying active underneath Halverson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eremeev is looking to improve his position.
Halverson uses his free foot to push down on Eremeev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Eremeev. Score +3 for passing guard: Halverson (5) vs (4) Eremeev
Eremeev stops Halverson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Eremeev is trying desperately to improve position.
Halverson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Eremeev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halverson controlling the action here.
Eremeev is looking to control Halverson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eremeev avoid being mounted?
Eremeev actively working from the bottom here.
Halverson stalling away here and it's allowed Eremeev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eremeev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eremeev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Halverson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halverson is pushing down on Eremeev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Eremeev is fighting to maintain full guard but Halverson has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev trying to hold on to Halverson's head to control him but Halverson postures up.
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eremeev keeps working.
Halverson is pressing down on Eremeev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eremeev is holding on for now.
Eremeev is staying active underneath Halverson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eremeev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Eremeev.
Eremeev looking to control.
Halverson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Halverson (8) vs (4) Eremeev
Eremeev is trying to control Halverson's posture but Halverson avoids it.
Halverson trying to control the position but Eremeev is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is looking for a sweep.
Halverson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been hearing good reports from Halverson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Eremeev regains half guard.
Eremeev trying to hold on to Halverson's head to control him but Halverson postures up.
Halverson moves into full mount! Eremeev won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Halverson (11) vs (4) Eremeev
Halverson fails to advance to Eremeev's back.
Eremeev is looking to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is controlling an arm, preventing Halverson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Eremeev is working to get back to half guard.
Eremeev prevents Halverson from taking his back.
Halverson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eremeev is looking to escape.
Halverson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Halverson (14) vs (4) Eremeev
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Halverson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Eremeev defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Halverson wants to control but Eremeev is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Halverson's guard. Nice work there by Eremeev.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halverson (14) vs (6) Eremeev
Halverson keeping moving, preventing Eremeev from controlling successfully.
Halverson 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.
Eremeev passes Halverson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halverson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halverson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eremeev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halverson (16) vs (6) Eremeev
Eremeev is trying to control the position but Halverson postures up.
Eremeev keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully.
Eremeev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Halverson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eremeev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halverson has managed to get both his arms back between Eremeev's legs - danger averted.
Halverson trying to control but Eremeev is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halverson advances to half guard.
Halverson is trying to control. Eremeev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eremeev won't allow Halverson to pass to mount.
Halverson prevents Eremeev from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Halverson moves into full mount! Eremeev won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Halverson (19) vs (6) Eremeev
Halverson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Halverson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Eremeev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Eremeev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Halverson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Eremeev is looking to control Halverson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eremeev avoid being mounted?
Halverson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Eremeev could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Halverson has cracked it and Eremeev is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Halverson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thatcher Halverson!
Thatcher Halverson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'M THE BEST. The greatest fighter on the planet.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Eremeev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Eremeev throws a hook but Rivera avoids it easily.
Rivera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eremeev circles away quickly and effectively.
Eremeev throws a series of punches but Rivera avoids them all with ease.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eremeev sprawls well. Eremeev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
Eremeev clobbers Rivera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rivera shoots in but Eremeev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera ducks under a wild hook from Eremeev.
Rivera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Eremeev ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
Rivera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Eremeev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Eremeev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Eremeev.
Rivera slips under a jab from Eremeev.
Eremeev misses with an uppercut.
Rivera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Eremeev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rivera defending well as Eremeev loads up on a big left hand.
Eremeev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Eremeev lands with an uppercut that bounces Rivera off the cage and back into range.
Eremeev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrey Eremeev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eremeev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivera lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rivera.#T2#
Eremeev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eremeev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rivera under the eye.
Good shot there by Eremeev.
Rivera misses the shot to the body.
Rivera slips a jab from Eremeev.
A swing and a miss from Eremeev.
Eremeev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eremeev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Eremeev misses.
Eremeev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eremeev works Rivera's body with a nice hook.
Eremeev scores with a jab to the head.
Eremeev throws a head kick that Rivera semi-blocks.
Eremeev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivera manages to avoid it.#T3#
Eremeev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Eremeev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eremeev works Rivera's body with a nice hook.
Eremeev connects with a crisp jab.
Rivera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Eremeev misses.
Eremeev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rivera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eremeev throws the left hand but Rivera avoids the punch easily.
Rivera appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rivera lands a nice hook to Eremeev's body. Eremeev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eremeev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC2#
Rivera is rocked!
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!
Rivera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rivera throws an overhand right that lands on Eremeev's shoulder, as Eremeev tries to avoid the shot.
Andrey Eremeev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Eremeev scores with a jab.
Oh Rivera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Eremeev. Rivera shrugs it off though.
Rivera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Eremeev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rivera had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A good leg kick by Eremeev.
Rivera fails with the takedown
and Eremeev counters with a crisp right that sends Rivera to the canvas! Eremeev follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrey Eremeev!
Andrey Eremeev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
UGD 97:Gower Vs Laine
Date: Jan 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Dall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eremeev tries to land a front kick but Dall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Eremeev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dall misses with a straight left.
Eremeev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
Andrey Eremeev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Eremeev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eremeev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Andrey Eremeev has been cut.
Eremeev throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Eremeev throws a sloppy head kick
letting Dall counter with a right hand.
Eremeev just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eremeev misses the body punch
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eremeev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dall counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Eremeev. That's going to slow Dall down.
Eremeev scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Dall looks for a takedown but Eremeev sprawls well.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eremeev moves away.
Eremeev looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Eremeev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eremeev digs a good hook to Dall's body.
Jab, jab by Eremeev - just one landing.
Dall fakes the leg kick and cracks Eremeev in the body.
Eremeev cracks Dall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Eremeev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eremeev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eremeev.
Eremeev throws a low kick but Dall moves out of range easily.
Dall raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Eremeev looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Eremeev misses the body punch
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dall has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eremeev misses with a combination
and Dall counters with a nice leg kick.
Eremeev throws a big shot that misses.
Dall throws a big shot that misses.
Dall moves out of range as Eremeev strikes.#TD2#
Dall decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dall is thwarting Eremeev's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Dall is working for a submission of some sort.
Dall is looking to take a break and control but Eremeev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Dall tries to pass to full mount but Eremeev defends it.
Dall wants to control but Eremeev is keeping him busy.
Eremeev is pressing down on Dall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Eremeev looking for a sweep. Not yet Eremeev, not yet.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Eremeev is retaining full guard.
Dall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dall won't allow Eremeev to get back to his feet.
Dall wants to control from the top but Eremeev keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Eremeev working for a triangle but Dall defends it easily.
Dall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Eremeev is retaining full guard.
Dall wants to control from the top but Eremeev keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Eremeev missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick by Dall misses
and Eremeev counters with a straight right hand.
Dall moves out of range as Eremeev strikes.
A little jabbing left from Dall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Eremeev uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Andrey Eremeev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrey Eremeev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Eremeev jabs Dall right on the nose. Dall blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut there from Eremeev.
Dall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Eremeev counters with a two punch combo.
Eremeev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall misses the jab.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eremeev.
Dall with the counter takedown but Eremeev avoids it easily.
Dall walks into a straight right hand from Eremeev.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dall.
Dall might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eremeev.
Dall shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dall takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eremeev connects with a body shot.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Dall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Eremeev misses.
Dall with the counter takedown but Eremeev avoids it easily.
Eremeev throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Eremeev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
The crowd cheers as Eremeev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dall doesn't seem phased though.
Eremeev scores with a body shot.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eremeev walks into a jab.
Eremeev misses with a two punch combination.
Dall scores with a hook.
Andrey Eremeev is winning the standup battle so far.
Eremeev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
Eremeev throws a chopping leg kick but Dall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Eremeev looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Eremeev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Eremeev tests Dall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Eremeev.
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!
Eremeev misses the body punch
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Dall blocks the low kick.
Eremeev misses with a kick to the body.
Dall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Eremeev. That snapped Dall's head back.
Eremeev misses with a shot to the body
and Dall counters with a slapping leg kick.
Eremeev throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Eremeev misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Eremeev is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Dall ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Eremeev clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Synyx Dall!
During a confident post fight interview, Synyx Dall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
UGD 93:Kenway Vs Keenan
Date: Dec 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Barbosa throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa defending well as Eremeev loads up on a big left hand.
Eremeev connects with a single shot there.
Eremeev misses with a head kick.
Barbosa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andrey Eremeev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eremeev just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa lands a nice shot that snaps Eremeev's head back.
Barbosa scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Barbosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eremeev, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eremeev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eremeev throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Barbosa breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Eremeev gets tackled into the cage by Barbosa. Barbosa maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Eremeev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Eremeev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Eremeev circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Eremeev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eremeev tries to land a leg kick but Barbosa saw it coming and moves away.
Barbosa scoring well with a low kick there.
Eremeev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eremeev throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa misses with a jab to the body
and Eremeev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eremeev lands with an overhand left.
Eremeev shoots and misses
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eremeev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eremeev lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Alfredo Barbosa has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eremeev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Eremeev looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Eremeev.
Eremeev tries to score with a low kick but Barbosa moves his leg out of the way.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Eremeev.#T2#
Eremeev avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Eremeev misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Eremeev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbosa checks it well.
Eremeev throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Eremeev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Eremeev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet.
Eremeev misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eremeev.
Eremeev lands with a good body shot.
Eremeev drops his hands momentarily and Barbosa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Eremeev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Eremeev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barbosa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barbosa struggling a bit here.
Eremeev scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Barbosa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Eremeev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Eremeev trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Eremeev is working for a kimura but Barbosa is defending it quite comfortably.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep. Eremeev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Eremeev there.
Barbosa trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Eremeev seems to be working for a kimura but Barbosa defends the submission attempt.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Barbosa manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eremeev wants to stand and escape but instead Barbosa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Eremeev keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Barbosa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eremeev looking for a sweep. Not yet Eremeev, not yet.
Barbosa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Eremeev keeping full guard, as Barbosa tries to pass.
Eremeev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eremeev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eremeev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alfredo Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alfredo Barbosa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barbosa. Eremeev shrugs it off though.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Eremeev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eremeev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
#TD#
Eremeev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barbosa's half guard.
Barbosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eremeev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barbosa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barbosa is staying active underneath Eremeev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eremeev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep. Eremeev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barbosa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barbosa has momentary wrist control but Eremeev slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Eremeev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Eremeev controlling him for the moment.
Eremeev is working Barbosa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Eremeev landing with the ground and pound.
Eremeev is working Barbosa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Eremeev stands up over Barbosa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eremeev working some strikes from top position.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Barbosa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Barbosa working for a triangle but Eremeev defends it easily.
Eremeev is working Barbosa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Eremeev won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
Eremeev cracks Barbosa with a solid left hand.
Eremeev won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
Eremeev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eremeev is working Barbosa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Eremeev cracks Barbosa with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Barbosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eremeev works over Barbosa with some ground and pound from guard.
Barbosa is trying to hold Eremeev in close to prevent damage but Eremeev has managed to pass into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Eremeev connects with a nice short shot to Barbosa's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.
Andrey Eremeev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Barbosa tries to roll over but Eremeev keeps him under control.
Eremeev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barbosa trying to control but Eremeev postures up.
Barbosa is pressing down on Eremeev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Eremeev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbosa is one step ahead there.
Barbosa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eremeev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barbosa pushing down on Eremeev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Eremeev trying to control but Barbosa postures up.
#SUB2#
Barbosa is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Eremeev to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Barbosa passes Eremeev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Eremeev is working from the bottom.
Eremeev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Eremeev looking for a guillotine here but Barbosa defends easily.
Eremeev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Eremeev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alfredo Barbosa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eremeev throws out the jab.
A big right from Eremeev misses. #CL#
Eremeev closes the distance and clinches.
Barbosa fails to pull guard.
Barbosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eremeev backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Eremeev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eremeev backwards.
Eremeev just leaning against Barbosa, taking a breather.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Barbosa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barbosa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eremeev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Eremeev throwing strikes from guard but Barbosa blocks nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eremeev is in close to Barbosa's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Eremeev working some strikes from top position.
Eremeev works over Barbosa with some ground and pound from guard.
Barbosa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eremeev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eremeev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eremeev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eremeev won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Eremeev from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Barbosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eremeev is aware though and is defending well.
Barbosa is trying to keep Eremeev in close.
Eremeev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Barbosa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eremeev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a triangle but Eremeev pushes his legs off easily.
Eremeev advances to half guard.
Eremeev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Barbosa to regain full guard.
Barbosa is trying to control the position but Eremeev postures up.
Eremeev throwing strikes from guard but Barbosa blocks nicely.
Eremeev lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Eremeev tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Barbosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eremeev is aware though and is defending well.
Eremeev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eremeev with a nice head shot there.
Eremeev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eremeev stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.#SUB2#
Barbosa has his foot on Eremeev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eremeev works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eremeev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Eremeev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eremeev wants to stand up but Barbosa is controlling him. #T4##SUB#
Eremeev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbosa defends well.
Barbosa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barbosa trying to control but Eremeev is working from the bottom.
Eremeev wants to get back to his feet but Barbosa is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Eremeev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa scoring with some ground and pound.
Eremeev wants to sweep here but Barbosa controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alfredo Barbosa.
I think Barbosa 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfredo Barbosa!
During a confident post fight interview, Alfredo Barbosa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
UGD 90:Kenway Vs Ajax II
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice body kick from Torhammer.#CL2#
Eremeev closes the distance and pushes Torhammer back into the cage.
Torhammer tries a body shot but Eremeev blocks it.
#TD2#
Eremeev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Torhammer regains guard.
Torhammer wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eremeev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eremeev landing some decent shots from guard.
Eremeev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eremeev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Torhammer has momentary wrist control but Eremeev slips an elbow through the middle.
Eremeev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Eremeev throwing strikes from guard but Torhammer blocks nicely.
Eremeev throwing strikes but missing.
Eremeev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torhammer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Torhammer keeping moving, preventing Eremeev from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Eremeev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Torhammer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eremeev has managed to get both his arms back between Torhammer's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Eremeev throws a sloppy strike and Torhammer has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Eremeev is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Torhammer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henrik Torhammer!
A very excited looking Henrik Torhammer 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:
UGD 85:Kenway Vs Sturm
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Dead takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dead connects with a right hand. Eremeev shakes it off.
Eremeev jabs Dead right on the nose. Dead blinks but takes it well.
Eremeev swats away the attempt to clinch by Dead.
Dead throws a head kick that misses.
Eremeev thumps Dead with a low kick.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eremeev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dead slips a straight right by Eremeev.
Eremeev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Eremeev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dead darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Eremeev scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eremeev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been hearing reports that Dead has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Eremeev throws a body punch but Dead moves out of range.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eremeev lands with a hook. Dead tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Dead misses with a leg kick
and Eremeev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Eremeev finds it's way through Dead's defenses.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Eremeev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dead.
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eremeev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dead tries to clinch
and Eremeev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dead slips under a jab.
Eremeev scores with the left hand. Dead knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Dead has Eremeev up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Dead breaks the clinch.
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eremeev.
Dead tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Dead, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eremeev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eremeev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dead had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dead slips a jab from Eremeev.
Dead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eremeev.
Dead tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A thudding body kick lands there by Eremeev!
#T2#
Dead fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Dead as Eremeev shoots in.
Dead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eremeev throws a leg kick which misses Dead's front leg but catches the back leg as Dead tries to avoid it.
Dead takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dead blocks a jab.
Eremeev keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eremeev.
Eremeev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Eremeev connects with a body shot that sends Dead's belly button to the back.
Dead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eremeev moves away.
Dead throws a lazy head kick
and Eremeev counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Eremeev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dead to the mat! Dead manages to get full guard. #ES#
Dead has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Eremeev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dead on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Eremeev throws a big shot that misses.
Dead went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jab, jab by Eremeev - just one landing. #T3#
Dead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dead throws a right hand that misses
enabling Eremeev to counter with a crisp jab.
Eremeev misses with a looping left.
Dead misses with a combination
and Eremeev counters with a series of strikes. Dead will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eremeev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Eremeev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Eremeev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dead pushes Eremeev off looking to stand but Eremeev dives back in and keeps control.
Eremeev working over Dead with some ground and pound. Dead looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eremeev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eremeev stops Dead from getting back to his feet.
Dead wants to get back to full guard.
Dead is looking to escape.
Eremeev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Eremeev working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Eremeev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dead defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Eremeev connects with a nice short shot to Dead's temple. #SU2#
Eremeev stands up from half guard.
Eremeev lands a nice shot that snaps Dead's head back.
Dead lands a head shot.
Eremeev lands with a kick to the temple. Dead shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Eremeev loads up on a big right hand but Dead slips the punch.
A combination from Eremeev does no damage.
Dead blocks a leg kick.
Dead swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Eremeev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Eremeev gets tackled into the cage by Dead. Dead maintains the clinch. #BC#
Dead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dead. That's going to slow Eremeev down.
Eremeev scores with a hook.
Dead throws a leg kick but Eremeev moved away.
Eremeev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Eremeev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Eremeev dominated that round.
That's time! Dead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Dead clinches.
Eremeev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dead gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Eremeev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eremeev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dead's brow. #BC#
Dead breaks the clinch.
Dead lands a lovely overhand right.
Dead on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Eremeev circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Dead moves into range and clinches up with Eremeev.
Eremeev looking to slow down the pace here.
Eremeev is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Dead. #BC#
Dead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eremeev avoids the head kick by Dead.
#CL#
Dead has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Eremeev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dead avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dead crunches a lovely knee into Eremeev's ribcage.
Eremeev is breathing heavily.#BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrey Eremeev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eremeev loads up on a big right hand but Dead slips the punch.#CL#
Eremeev gets tackled into the cage by Dead. Dead maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Eremeev gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dead controlling the position.
Dead is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eremeev is controlling him.
Dead 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.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Eremeev from controlling successfully.
Dead can't keep his opponent in guard - Eremeev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dead trying to control but Eremeev postures up.
#T2#
Dead is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eremeev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eremeev's back!
Eremeev prevents Dead from getting a body triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead is trying to stick to Eremeev's back but Eremeev is turning into Dead. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dead's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Eremeev.
Dead is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Andrey Eremeev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eremeev wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving. #ES#
Dead has his feet on Eremeev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Eremeev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Eremeev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dead needs to keep his hands up - Eremeev had a free shot at his head there.
Eremeev scores with a hook to the body. Dead takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dead displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eremeev throws out the jab.
No luck for Eremeev with that takedown attempt.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eremeev sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Eremeev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dead has time to react.
Eremeev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dead is looking to clinch but Eremeev is avoiding it.
Eremeev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A low kick from Dead misses
and Eremeev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dead on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dead pivots, looking for a leg kick but Eremeev is out of range and Dead settles back down.
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dead chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dead stuns Eremeev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dead, right into the meat.
Dead attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eremeev circles away quickly and effectively.
Eremeev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dead throws a right hand that Eremeev ducks under and follows up with a left that Eremeev also avoids with ease.
Eremeev throws a series of punches but Dead avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dead tries to clinch there but Eremeev circles away.
Eremeev scores with a hook.#T4#
Eremeev staying out of range there.
Eremeev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Eremeev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Eremeev looks to move away, Dead throws a big counter combo but Eremeev just gets out of the way.#CL#
Dead instigates a clinch.
Dead wants to break free but Eremeev has control.
#TD2#
Eremeev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dead clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Eremeev has his opponent's back but Dead is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Eremeev.
Eremeev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dead leaves Eremeev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Eremeev with that takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dead throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Better Dead dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dead throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some bone on bone action there as Dead checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dead throwing a counter right hand but Eremeev manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Dead.
Dead avoids the head kick by Eremeev.
#CL#
Eremeev gets tackled into the cage by Dead. Dead maintains the clinch.
Eremeev tries to circle away but Dead has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
Eremeev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dead pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dead misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Eremeev counters with a single leg into guard. Dead didn't expect that. #ES#
Dead manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eremeev.
Eremeev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dead pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eremeev misses with a punch to the body.
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
Dead's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Eremeev breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Eremeev thuds a left hand into Dead's body.
A combination from Dead does no damage.
Eremeev misses with a double jab.
Dead throws a big counter combination but Eremeev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Eremeev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dead finds it's way round the side to connect with Eremeev's head.
Eremeev throws a shot to the body.
Eremeev scores with a hook to the body. Dead takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Eremeev catches Dead right on the button with a cross.
Dead tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dead throws a low kick but Eremeev moves out of range easily.
Eremeev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Dead moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eremeev throws a hook but Dead blocks it.
Eremeev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dead moves away.
Dead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eremeev circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eremeev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dead seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Eremeev misses with a hook.
Dead half committed to a counter leg kick.
Eremeev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dead moves away from the strike by Eremeev.
Dead looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dead cracks a nice hook into Eremeev's ribs.
Dead lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#
It looks like Andrey Eremeev has been cut.
Eremeev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eremeev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eremeev moves out of range as Dead throws a body kick.
#CL#
Dead moves into the clinch successfully.
Dead prevents the takedown attempt.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
Eremeev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dead is looking to control Eremeev's arms but Eremeev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dead has his back to the cage.
Dead lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Eremeev is rocked!#BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eremeev is still on wobbly legs! Can Dead finish him?
Dead feints a jab and as Eremeev dips his head, Dead unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Eremeev right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Eremeev falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Dead smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Better Dead!
Better Dead really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
UGD 82:Moore Vs Seagram
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Eremeev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scrubs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Eremeev misses with a kick to the body.
Scrubs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eremeev staying out of range there.
Eremeev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scrubs lands a nice shot that snaps Eremeev's head back.
Eremeev throws a solid leg kick but Scrubs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Eremeev.
Scrubs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scrubs misses the shot to the body.
Scrubs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eremeev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eremeev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Scrubs.
Eremeev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scrubs connects with a right hand. Eremeev shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eremeev takes a swing at Scrubs's ribcage but misses.
Eremeev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scrubs.
A leg kick checked by Scrubs.
Scrubs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eremeev has time to react.
Scrubs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Eremeev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Eremeev throws a sloppy head kick and Scrubs moves out of range easily.
Scrubs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scrubs there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Eremeev pushes Scrubs up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Eremeev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eremeev misses with a looping right.
Eremeev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scrubs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scrubs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Eremeev just misses with a punch to the body.
Scrubs loads up on a big right hand but Eremeev slips the punch.
Scrubs ducks under a wild hook from Eremeev.
Scrubs throws the left hand but Eremeev avoids the punch easily.
Scrubs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scrubs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eremeev.
A head kick misses from Eremeev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scrubs throws a lazy right hand but Eremeev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Eremeev.
Scrubs lands the left hand.#T2#
A shot to the body from Eremeev misses
and Scrubs counters with a stiff right hand.
Eremeev is looking to wear down Scrubs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scrubs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scrubs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scrubs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Scrubs connects with a body shot that sends Eremeev's belly button to the back.
Scrubs looks to score with a jab to the body but Eremeev is just out of range.
Scrubs moves forwards but Eremeev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scrubs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Scrubs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eremeev.
Scrubs misses with a lunging right hand
and Eremeev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Eremeev throws a sloppy head kick and Scrubs moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Scrubs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eremeev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Eremeev defending well as Scrubs loads up on a big left hand.
Eremeev throws out a leg kick but Scrubs moves out of range and Eremeev only half commits.
Scrubs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eremeev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scrubs was well out of range. Poor timing from Eremeev.
Scrubs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eremeev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab lands there for Scrubs.
Eremeev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3##CL#
Eremeev moves into range and clinches up with Scrubs.
Eremeev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scrubs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scrubs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scrubs blocks an uppercut.
Scrubs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scrubs tries to throw a body punch but Eremeev avoids it by throwing Scrubs back against the cage.
Eremeev lands a right hand.
Eremeev misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scrubs.
Scrubs pushes Eremeev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scrubs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eremeev misses with an elbow over the top.
Scrubs tries to throw a body punch but Eremeev avoids it by throwing Scrubs back against the cage.
Scrubs lands a body punch.
Eremeev misses with an elbow over the top.
Eremeev just leaning against Scrubs, taking a breather.
Scrubs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scrubs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scrubs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Eremeev walks away with a smile on his face. Scrubs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Scrubs looks to throw the jab but Eremeev is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Scrubs.#CL#
Eremeev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scrubs, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Scrubs jumps guard and drags Eremeev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Eremeev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scrubs works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Scrubs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eremeev wants to control from the top but Scrubs keeps moving.
Our spies down at at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform us that Scrubs has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eremeev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eremeev wants to control from the top but Scrubs keeps moving.
Eremeev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Scrubs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eremeev wants to control from the top but Scrubs keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ely Scrubs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Scrubs misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Eremeev.
Scrubs lands with a hook. Eremeev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Eremeev misses with a hook
and Scrubs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eremeev misses the jab.
Scrubs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eremeev looks to score with a jab to the body but Scrubs is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Scrubs as he connects with a hook.
Scrubs throws a looping overhand right but Eremeev ducks down to avoid it.
Eremeev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scrubs was well out of range. Poor timing from Eremeev.#CL#
Eremeev instigates a clinch.
Scrubs misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Scrubs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scrubs tries to pull guard but Eremeev holds him up against the cage and eventually Scrubs drops back down to his feet.
Eremeev tries a body shot but Scrubs blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Eremeev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Eremeev avoids the body shot from Scrubs.
#CL#
Eremeev clinches.
Eremeev throws a punch but it's blocked by Scrubs.
Andrey Eremeev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Eremeev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eremeev is leaning against Scrubs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Eremeev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Scrubs digs a right hand underneath Eremeev's ribcage. Eremeev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Scrubs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eremeev looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Scrubs.
Scrubs misses with a body punch.
Scrubs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Eremeev walks away with a smile on his face. Scrubs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andrey Eremeev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ely Scrubs.
Eremeev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scrubs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Eremeev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scrubs scrambles back to his feet.
Scrubs blocks a jab.#CL#
Eremeev clinches with his opponent.
Eremeev taking a breather. #T2##TD2#
Scrubs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Eremeev uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Scrubs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eremeev is in close to Scrubs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eremeev's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Scrubs working for a triangle but Eremeev defends it easily.
Eremeev trying to control the position from guard on top but Scrubs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eremeev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Scrubs's guard. #SUB2#
Scrubs actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Scrubs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eremeev pulls his head out easily.
Scrubs wants to improve his position but Eremeev is controlling well.
#T3#
Scrubs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Scrubs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eremeev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eremeev with a nice head shot there.
Eremeev landing with the ground and pound.
Eremeev wants to control from the top but Scrubs keeps moving. #SUB2#
Scrubs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scrubs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Eremeev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Scrubs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Eremeev is pushing down on Scrubs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scrubs is fighting to maintain full guard but Eremeev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Scrubs is looking to improve his position.
Eremeev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Eremeev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Scrubs moves into full guard.
Eremeev trying to control but Scrubs is working from the bottom.
Eremeev connects with a couple of short punches.
Eremeev distracts Scrubs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Eremeev dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Donk. Scrubs catches Eremeev right on the button with a cross.
Eremeev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Scrubs misses its intended target.
Eremeev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Eremeev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scrubs was well out of range. Poor timing from Eremeev.
Scrubs misses the jab.
Scrubs scores with a nice right hand.
Scrubs throws a hook but Eremeev avoids it easily.
Eremeev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Eremeev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scrubs throws out a loose jab but Eremeev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eremeev misses with a jab to the body
and Eremeev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ely Scrubs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Scrubs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrubs takes a swing at Eremeev's ribcage but misses.
Scrubs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eremeev moves out of range as Scrubs strikes.#CL2#
Scrubs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scrubs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Scrubs pushes Eremeev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Scrubs.
Scrubs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Eremeev working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Eremeev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eremeev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eremeev misses with a leg kick.
And Scrubs tries to counter it with a takedown but Eremeev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Scrubs throws an overhand right that lands on Eremeev's shoulder, as Eremeev tries to avoid the shot.
Scrubs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eremeev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eremeev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scrubs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eremeev. Scrubs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scrubs dips to his left and cracks Eremeev with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Scrubs. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Eremeev.
Eremeev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eremeev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eremeev swings for the body but Scrubs moves out of range.
Nice shot by Scrubs.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eremeev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No joy there for Eremeev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scrubs throws a body shot but no joy.
Scrubs moves out of range of the strikes.
Eremeev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scrubs throws a big shot that misses.
Scrubs throws the left hand but Eremeev avoids the punch easily.
Eremeev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eremeev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scrubs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eremeev.
Scrubs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scrubs throws a body shot but no joy.
Eremeev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eremeev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eremeev throws a sloppy head kick and Scrubs moves out of range easily.
Eremeev thuds a left hand into Scrubs's body.
Scrubs lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Scrubs misses with a looping left.
Scrubs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eremeev works the jab nicely.
Scrubs looks to land a left hand but Eremeev moved out of range nicely.
Scrubs misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Eremeev closes the distance and pushes Scrubs back into the cage.#BC#
Eremeev breaks the clinch.
Scrubs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Eremeev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Scrubs misses.
Eremeev throws a sloppy head kick
and Scrubs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eremeev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eremeev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scrubs blocks a jab.
Scrubs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scrubs misses with a straight right. #T4#
Scrubs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eremeev tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Scrubs misses.
Eremeev throwing a counter right hand but Scrubs manages to avoid it.
Scrubs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Scrubs connects with a jab.
Scrubs swings for the body but Eremeev moves out of range.
Scrubs lands a body shot.
Scrubs ducks under a wild hook from Eremeev.
Scrubs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scrubs. Eremeev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eremeev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Eremeev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Eremeev gets a clinch.
Eremeev stalling in the clinch but Scrubs improves position. #TD2#
Scrubs drags the fight down to the ground.
Andrey Eremeev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Scrubs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eremeev passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU#
Eremeev decides to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ely Scrubs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scrubs 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ely Scrubs!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ely Scrubs made sure he mentioned Bullet Proof System, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
HFC 118:Northrop vs Poffo
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Rakija lands with a straight right. Eremeev didn't see that one coming.
Eremeev throws the left hand but Rakija avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Rakija gets a double leg takedown into Eremeev's guard.
Rakija not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rakija stopping the sweep attempt from Eremeev.
Rakija looking to pass the guard.
Rakija advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakija trying to control the action but Eremeev is working from the bottom. #T1#
Eremeev is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Rakija tries for a kimura but Eremeev is defending well. #SUB2#
Rakija has hold of Eremeev's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Eremeev tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Rakija cranks the arm and Eremeev screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Eremeev, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Riza Rakija!
An out of breath Riza Rakija 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:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Predator Burns (ranked 917 p4p, 110 weight class) and Andrey Eremeev (ranked 1057 p4p, 121 weight class). Burns kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu-Jitsu. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Predator Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Andrey Eremeev!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burns shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burns showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (0) Eremeev
Burns with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burns is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eremeev is just riding it out for now. Burns eventually gives up the hold.
Eremeev actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns wants to pass to mount but Eremeev is defending the position.
Burns looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Eremeev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eremeev felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Burns is trying for a kimura here. Eremeev looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Burns wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Predator Burns!
Predator Burns made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Lets do the Trilogy fight. Good fight Man.'. |
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 20
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Kruger throws out a loose jab but Eremeev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eremeev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Eremeev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruger.
Eremeev misses with a looping left.
Eremeev ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
Kruger throws out a powerful jab.
Eremeev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruger.
Kruger wants to clinch up but Eremeev keeps it at a distance.
Kruger lands a jab to Eremeev's midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Eremeev there.
Eremeev thows a body kick. Kruger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eremeev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eremeev looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Eremeev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruger tries to land a leg kick but Eremeev saw it coming and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Eremeev misses with a hook. Kruger ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger wants to clinch up but Eremeev keeps it at a distance.
Eremeev blocks a head kick by Kruger.
An inside leg kick lands from Eremeev.
Kruger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eremeev moves out of range of the body kick from Kruger.
#T1#
Kruger looks to land a body kick but Eremeev moved away.
Kruger looks for the body kick but Eremeev saw that one coming.
Kruger looks for the body kick but Eremeev saw that one coming.
Kruger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Eremeev checks a leg kick.
Eremeev connects with a single shot there.
Eremeev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from Kruger.
Kruger misses with an uppercut.
Eremeev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruger throws out the jab. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Eremeev.
Eremeev wants to take a breather but Kruger manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Eremeev. #SUB2#
Kruger looking for a guillotine here but Eremeev defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Kruger looking for subs off his back but Eremeev has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
Kruger looks like he's trying to stand up.
Eremeev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Eremeev lands strikes from half guard.
Eremeev working over Kruger with some ground and pound. Kruger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Eremeev is nestled in close to Kruger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Eremeev 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.
Kruger is staying active underneath Eremeev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eremeev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kruger is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Eremeev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kruger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eremeev. #T3#
Eremeev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kruger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eremeev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kruger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Eremeev works over Kruger with some ground and pound from guard.
Eremeev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Kruger working for a triangle but Eremeev defends it easily.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Eremeev from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Kruger has his foot on Eremeev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eremeev works his way back into a safe position though.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Eremeev from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kruger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eremeev defends it easily.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Eremeev from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Eremeev 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.
Kruger controls Eremeev momentarily but Eremeev frees himself.
Eremeev passes Kruger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Eremeev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kruger throws a head kick that misses.
Eremeev moves out of range as Kruger throws a body kick.
Eremeev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruger can do to turn this around?
Eremeev throws a hook but Kruger blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruger.
Eremeev misses with an uppercut. Kruger saw that one coming.
Eremeev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruger misses with an uppercut.
Kruger throws a hook but Eremeev blocks it.
Kruger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eremeev is defended easily by Kruger.
Kruger thows a body kick. Eremeev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kruger closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eremeev.
Kruger tries to work over Eremeev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Eremeev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Eremeev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kruger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kruger connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruger misses the shot to the body.
Eremeev wants to slow Kruger down by chopping away at his legs.
Kruger feints a counter leg kick.
Eremeev throws a series of punches but Kruger avoids them all with ease.
Kruger unleashes a big counter combination but Eremeev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Eremeev works over Kruger's head and body with a nice combination.
Kruger closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Eremeev to counter with a crisp jab.
Eremeev misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Kruger misses.
A swing and a miss from Kruger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger throws a low kick, looking for Eremeev's leg but Eremeev calmly moves out of range.
Eremeev lands the left hand.#TD#
Eremeev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kruger to the ground. Eremeev is now in Kruger's guard.#ES2#
Kruger has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Eremeev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Eremeev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kruger is looking to clinch. #T2#
Kruger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Eremeev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruger is fending him off so far but Eremeev persists. Nope, Kruger circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab by Eremeev.
Nice defenses there by Kruger.
Kruger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Eremeev.
Kruger dips to his left and cracks Eremeev with an uppercut!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Eremeev.
Eremeev misses with a body shot.
Eremeev cracks Kruger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Kruger closes the distance and clinches.
Kruger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Eremeev stalling in the clinch.
Kruger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eremeev backwards.
Eremeev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eremeev avoiding damage as Kruger throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Eremeev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kruger regains guard immediately.
Eremeev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruger is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Eremeev postures up and lands a big shot to Kruger's brow.
We've been hearing that Eremeev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Kruger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eremeev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kruger is trying to keep Eremeev in close.
Eremeev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#
Kruger is rocked!
Eremeev trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Eremeev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kruger is still in real trouble! Can Eremeev finish him?
Eremeev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Eremeev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kruger has momentary wrist control but Eremeev slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Eremeev arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Kruger's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrey Eremeev!
A relieved looking Andrey Eremeev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
MMMA 34: Night of Champions 2
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Eremeev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sigit was well out of range. Poor timing from Eremeev.
Eremeev throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Sigit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Eremeev won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eremeev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Eremeev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sigit cracks Eremeev with a big elbow.
Sigit connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Eremeev some visible discomfort.
Sigit lands some shots froms side control.
Sigit prevents Eremeev from escaping the position.
Eremeev is trying to improve his position.
Sigit working the ground and pound from side control.
Eremeev tries to escape but Sigit is in control.
Sigit lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sigit in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Eremeev is rocked!
Sigit is chipping away with strikes.
Oh Eremeev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Sigit has an Americana. Eremeev didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sigit is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sigit hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). The Sigit!
The Sigit took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
MMMA London
Date: Jun 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Eremeev misses with a series of wild punches.
Eremeev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eremeev on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Eremeev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Eremeev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Robinson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eremeev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Eremeev tries to pass. #T1#
Eremeev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eremeev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eremeev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robinson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Eremeev landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eremeev passes into side control.
Eremeev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Eremeev is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Robinson is looking to reverse the position.
Robinson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Eremeev presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Eremeev thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Eremeev is landing with some decent strikes but Robinson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB2#
Eremeev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Eremeev landing shots from mount.
Eremeev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Robinson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson tries to hold on but Eremeev postures up.
Eremeev trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Robinson tries to hold on but Eremeev postures up.
Robinson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Robinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Eremeev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robinson wants to control but Eremeev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eremeev is taking a breather. Robinson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Robinson trying to hold on to Eremeev's head to control him but Eremeev postures up.
Eremeev thows a huge punch but Robinson dodges it nicely.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Eremeev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Eremeev thows a huge punch but Robinson dodges it nicely.
Eremeev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Eremeev lands a nice short elbow.
Eremeev lands strikes from half guard.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Robinson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eremeev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Eremeev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Eremeev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robinson's head.
Eremeev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Robinson defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Eremeev there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Eremeev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Eremeev works Robinson's body with a nice hook.
Robinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eremeev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Eremeev.
Eremeev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Robinson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A good leg kick by Robinson.
A swing and a miss from Eremeev.
The fighters circle momentarily. Eremeev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Eremeev misses with a looping left.
Robinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev misses with a takedown attempt - Robinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eremeev jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Robinson blocks a jab.
Robinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eremeev.
Eremeev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robinson throws a body kick that misses
and Eremeev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robinson feinted with a counter takedown.
Robinson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Eremeev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Robinson defends it well.
Eremeev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Eremeev. Eremeev gets slowly back to his feet.
Robinson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eremeev's calf.
Andrey Eremeev seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Eremeev misses with a straight right.
Eremeev misses the jab.
A jab from Eremeev misses. #TD2#
Eremeev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eremeev showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eremeev thows a huge punch but Robinson dodges it nicely.
Eremeev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eremeev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Robinson to regain full guard.
Eremeev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eremeev stands up over Robinson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Robinson has control of Eremeev's left arm, preventing Eremeev from doing any damage.
Robinson controls Eremeev momentarily but Eremeev frees himself.
Eremeev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Robinson 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#
Eremeev pushes Robinson off looking to stand but Robinson dives back in and keeps control.
Robinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Eremeev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andrey Eremeev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eremeev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eremeev is trying to stand up here but Robinson is controlling him well.
Robinson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Eremeev wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Eremeev is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Eremeev is looking to stand up but Robinson isn't so interested in that idea.
Robinson won't allow Eremeev to sweep him here.
Robinson is pushing down on Eremeev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Eremeev is fighting to maintain full guard but Robinson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Robinson wants to control but Eremeev is keeping him busy.
Eremeev manages to get to full guard.
Robinson chips away with some ground and pound.#ES2#
Eremeev has his feet on Robinson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Eremeev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Robinson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Eremeev sprawls and moves away.
Timothy Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
Eremeev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robinson tries to counter with a takedown but Eremeev is quick to defend against it.
Eremeev works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Eremeev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Eremeev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eremeev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robinson in his tracks.
Eremeev misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
Robinson scores with a kick to the body.
Eremeev throws a series of punches but Robinson avoids them all with ease.
Robinson feinted with a counter takedown.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eremeev throws out the jab.
Robinson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Eremeev just manages to avoid it.
Robinson tries to land a front kick but Eremeev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eremeev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Eremeev misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Eremeev. Beautiful body shot.
Eremeev thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Eremeev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Eremeev misses.
A big left from Eremeev misses. #TD2#
Eremeev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eremeev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Robinson defending against the ground and pound.
Eremeev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working. #SUB2#
Eremeev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robinson, who protects the arm well.
Eremeev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Robinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Eremeev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Robinson has his hands clasped together around Eremeev's back. He's all about the action.
Robinson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eremeev scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Eremeev wants to work for an arm triangle but Robinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Robinson trying to control here.
Robinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Eremeev from controlling successfully.
Robinson pulls Eremeev in close to his closed guard and prevents Eremeev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Eremeev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andrey Eremeev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eremeev looking to sit in guard and control but Robinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robinson is looking to pass into half guard but Eremeev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Eremeev is in guard.#REVB#
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Eremeev from controlling successfully. #T4#
Robinson trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eremeev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Robinson looking for a guillotine here but Eremeev defends easily.
Eremeev cracks Robinson with a solid left hand.
Timothy Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Eremeev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Eremeev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Eremeev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Eremeev!
A relieved looking Andrey Eremeev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 13
Date: Jun 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Eremeev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Eremeev throws a poor cross that misses
and Taggart counters with a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Taggart darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taggart connects with an inside leg kick.
Taggart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taggart takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taggart throws a jab when Eremeev was well out of range.
Taggart swings for the body but Eremeev moves out of range.
Taggart tried to score with a low kick but Eremeev checks it.
Taggart on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taggart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Taggart misses the target.
Eremeev misses the shot to the body.
Taggart misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Eremeev misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taggart thows a leg kick but Eremeev checks it
and Eremeev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taggart throws a nice inside leg kick.
Eremeev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taggart makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Eremeev avoids a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taggart.
Eremeev throws a hook but Taggart blocks it.
As Eremeev backs away, Taggart returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Eremeev just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Taggart scores with a spinning back kick!
Eremeev shoots for a double leg takedown but Taggart sprawls well. He's pushed Eremeev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taggart connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Taggart. No joy for Eremeev on that attempt.
Eremeev shoots in looking for a takedown. Taggart tries to sprawl out of it but Eremeev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taggart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cole Taggart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
Eremeev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cole Taggart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taggart misses with a leg kick.
Taggart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eremeev on the side of the head.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Taggart finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Eremeev throws a right and a left that Taggart avoids nicely.
Taggart throws a head kick but Eremeev moves out of range.
Eremeev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taggart slips under a jab from Eremeev.
Eremeev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taggart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Eremeev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taggart.
Eremeev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taggart doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taggart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eremeev was well out of range. Poor timing from Taggart.
Taggart thumps Eremeev with a low kick.
Eremeev misses with an uppercut. Taggart saw that one coming.
Eremeev with a jab.
Eremeev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taggart as he avoids it easily.
Eremeev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taggart tries to avoid it but Eremeev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taggart to the ground. Taggart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eremeev misses with a takedown
and Taggart makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Eremeev shoots in looking for a takedown but Taggart manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eremeev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taggart tries to land a front kick but Eremeev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taggart misses with a hook. Eremeev ducked under it nicely.
Eremeev missing with a left hand there. Taggart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taggart throws a nice inside leg kick.
Eremeev avoids the head kick by Taggart.
Taggart goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Eremeev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Taggart moves away from the strike by Eremeev.
Eremeev throws a good cross that connects.
Taggart misses with a low kick.
Eremeev connects with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Eremeev or perhaps it was just good defense by Taggart, which made it look bad.
Eremeev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taggart.
An inside leg kick from Taggart misses.
Eremeev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eremeev misses with a hook.
Eremeev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taggart throws a big shot that misses.
Eremeev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taggart cracks the inside of Eremeev's front leg.
Eremeev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
You can see that Eremeev has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Eremeev misses with a double jab
and Taggart counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taggart stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eremeev checks the leg kick.#T4#
Taggart pivots, looking for a leg kick but Eremeev is out of range and Taggart settles back down.
Taggart throws a push kick but Eremeev slaps the foot to one side.
Taggart misses with a looping right.
Taggart misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Eremeev blocks the leg kick.
Eremeev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taggart looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eremeev staying out of range there.
Taggart tries to work over Eremeev's front leg with a kick but Eremeev checks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eremeev.
Taggart scoring well with a low kick there.
Eremeev swings for the body but Taggart moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taggart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taggart fires out a quick counter leg kick but Eremeev just manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taggart. Eremeev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taggart is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Taggart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Eremeev.
Donk. Eremeev catches Taggart right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Taggart 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#
Eremeev looks to land a left hand but Taggart moved out of range nicely.
Eremeev stuns Taggart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taggart is looking to score with low kicks.
Eremeev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eremeev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taggart moves away.#TD2#
Eremeev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Taggart is looking for a sweep. Eremeev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eremeev lands with a punch from half guard.
Eremeev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eremeev prevents Taggart from standing back up.
Eremeev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Taggart is trying to stand back up but Eremeev is controlling him
Taggart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eremeev can do to turn this around?
Taggart is not content to let Eremeev control the position.
Eremeev stops Taggart from getting back to his feet.
Taggart wants to improve his position but Eremeev is controlling well.
#T1#
Eremeev trying to control the action but Taggart is working from the bottom.
Taggart tries to roll over but Eremeev keeps him under control.
Taggart looks like he's trying to stand up.
Eremeev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Taggart is trying to stand.
Eremeev slips a nice elbow through Taggart's hands, connecting with Taggart's forehead.
Taggart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eremeev is working away from the top position though.
Taggart taking some punishment here, with Eremeev in his half guard.
Taggart trying to hold on to Eremeev's head to control him but Eremeev postures up.
Eremeev is trying to control the action in half guard but Taggart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taggart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eremeev on the ground.#T2#
Taggart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eremeev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Eremeev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eremeev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Eremeev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Eremeev lands strikes from half guard.
Eremeev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taggart wants to control but Eremeev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taggart is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Eremeev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Andrey Eremeev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eremeev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Eremeev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Eremeev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Taggart on the receiving end of some nice 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!
Eremeev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Taggart tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Eremeev has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Eremeev prevents Taggart from getting the reversal.
Taggart is bucking up trying to escape but Eremeev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Eremeev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Taggart can't escape the position.
Taggart tries to hold on but Eremeev pushes him away.
Eremeev working the ground and pound effectively.
Eremeev with a couple of short strikes.
Taggart is looking to get to half guard.
Taggart in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Taggart is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T4#
Taggart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Taggart takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taggart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eremeev lands a heavy elbow. #ROC2#
Taggart is rocked!
Eremeev lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Taggart! Eremeev sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Taggart and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrey Eremeev!
A relieved looking Andrey Eremeev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Cole Taggart spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like to thank all the fans for turning up. But today dawns the end of my MMA career. I would like to officially announce my retirement. Thanks to the promotion and good luck to my opponent.'.
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Event:
MMMA 22: Cursed
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Eremeev misses with a wild combination.
Hughes wants to counter with a clinch but Eremeev pushes him away.
Hughes throws a poor cross that misses
letting Eremeev counter with a right hand.
Hughes throws out a leg kick but Eremeev moves out of range and Hughes only half commits.
Eremeev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hughes drops his hands momentarily and Eremeev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eremeev.
Hughes misses the jab.
Eremeev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hughes's hands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Eremeev misses the jab.
Hughes fails to land with a series of punches.
Eremeev blocks a head kick by Hughes.
Hughes walks into a jab.
Eremeev digs a good body shot into Hughes's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eremeev throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughes with a hook.
Eremeev takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Hughes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Eremeev finds it's way through Hughes's defenses.
Eremeev dodges the punch combination from Hughes.
#T1#
Eremeev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eremeev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Eremeev ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Eremeev to counter with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hughes, right into the meat.
Eremeev throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
It seemed like Hughes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eremeev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hughes tries to clinch but Eremeev is having none of it.
Jab from Eremeev.#ROC#
Hughes is rocked!
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eremeev moves away.
Hughes is still on wobbly legs! Can Eremeev finish him?
Eremeev closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hughes! Eremeev dives in looking to finish! Hughes is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrey Eremeev!
Our winner, Andrey Eremeev, 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:
Havoc Midweek Mayhem 6
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Eremeev throws a looping overhand right but Fireball ducks down to avoid it.
Fireball appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fireball takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fireball throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eremeev on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Eremeev.#CL2#
Eremeev rushes Fireball and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Fireball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fireball walks into a straight right hand from Eremeev.#CUT2#
It looks like Kid Fireball has been cut.
Fireball takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fireball. Eremeev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eremeev scores with a hook.
Fireball drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eremeev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fireball paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fireball throws a series of punches but Eremeev avoids them all with ease.
Eremeev tries to close the distance and clinch but Fireball swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eremeev misses with a hook.
Fireball throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andrey Eremeev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eremeev scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Fireball drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eremeev misses with a wild combination.
Eremeev throws a shot to the body.
Eremeev misses with a hook
and Fireball counters with a nice uppercut.
Eremeev scores with a hook.
Eremeev sizes up Fireball with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A cross from Eremeev lands.
Fireball ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eremeev moves away.
Fireball looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eremeev doesn't manage to clinch there - Fireball circles away.
Eremeev misses with a straight right.
Fireball throwing a counter right hand but Eremeev manages to avoid it.
Eremeev misses with a straight right.
Eremeev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Fireball throws a poor cross that misses
and Eremeev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Fireball lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fireball takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Eremeev tries to clinch up.
Fireball scores with a nice right hand.
Fireball lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eremeev circles away quickly and effectively.
Kid Fireball is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eremeev throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Eremeev clinches up with Fireball and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Eremeev.
A head punch on the inside from Eremeev fails to land.
Eremeev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eremeev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fireball is defending well.
Eremeev tries to throw a body punch but Fireball avoids it by throwing Eremeev back against the cage.
Fireball can't break the clinch.
Eremeev can't find room to land a body shot as Fireball controls the action.
Eremeev lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Fireball's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Eremeev avoids the body shot from Fireball.
Eremeev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eremeev with a nice cross.
Fireball throws a looping overhand right but Eremeev ducks down to avoid it.
Eremeev lands a nice hook to Fireball's body. Fireball takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fireball swings for the body but Eremeev moves out of range.
Eremeev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Eremeev fails with a takedown attempt.
Fireball misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eremeev.
Fireball misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eremeev moves to clinch but Fireball breaks away
and Fireball counters with a stiff right hand.
Fireball tries to bum rush Eremeev with a series of wild strikes but Eremeev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eremeev lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Eremeev blocks a jab.
Eremeev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Eremeev is looking to clinch.
It looked like Fireball was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Eremeev.
Eremeev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fireball was well out of range. Poor timing from Eremeev.
Fireball misses with a hook. Eremeev ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eremeev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eremeev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fireball steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eremeev.
Fireball thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eremeev lands with a straight right. Fireball didn't see that one coming.
A head kick misses from Fireball.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fireball with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fireball throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eremeev fails with a takedown attempt.
Kid Fireball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
Eremeev shoots for a takedown but Fireball saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Eremeev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kid Fireball's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fireball lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fireball.#ROC#
Eremeev is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT#
It looks like Andrey Eremeev has been cut.
Fireball throws a shot to the body.
Eremeev is still on wobbly legs! Can Fireball finish him?
Eremeev leaves his chin hanging out and Fireball seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Eremeev crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kid Fireball!
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Event:
Havoc Midweek Mayhem 3
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Vos looks to throw the jab but Eremeev is out of range. #CL2#
Eremeev moves into the clinch.
Vos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eremeev scores with a hook to the body.
Eremeev stalling the fight.
Eremeev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vos throws a head punch that misses.
Eremeev looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Vos fails to land.
Vos tries a body shot but Eremeev blocks it.
Eremeev scores with a hook to the body.
Vos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eremeev blocks a body shot from Vos.
Eremeev lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vos misses with a punch on the inside.
Eremeev misses with the head strike.
Eremeev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eremeev misses with a body punch.
Vos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eremeev misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Eremeev can't find room to land a body shot as Vos controls the action.
Vos misses with a punch to the body.
Vos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vos blocks an uppercut.
Vos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vos misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Eremeev.
Eremeev stalling.
Eremeev working aggressively here.
Eremeev tries to score a body lock takedown but Vos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vos tries a body shot but Eremeev blocks it.
Vos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eremeev lands with a short shot to the head.
Eremeev tries to throw a body punch but Vos avoids it by throwing Eremeev back against the cage.
Eremeev cracks Vos with a nice body shot.
Vos taking a breather.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Eremeev lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
Eremeev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jake Vos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
A right handed body shot lands from Eremeev.
Eremeev throws a head punch that misses.
Vos prevents the takedown attempt.
Vos tries to work over Eremeev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eremeev tries to throw a body punch but Vos avoids it by throwing Eremeev back against the cage.
Eremeev tries to throw a body punch but Vos avoids it by throwing Eremeev back against the cage.
Eremeev scores with a hook to the body.
Vos misses with a punch on the inside.
Eremeev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Voss head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Vos.
A left hand lands to the body for Eremeev.
Vos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eremeev digs a right hand into Vos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vos's gas tank.
Vos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vos lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vos fails to land. #T3#
Eremeev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Eremeev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eremeev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eremeev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eremeev blocks a body shot from Vos.
Vos misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Eremeev.
Vos misses with a punch on the inside.
Vos stalling.
Eremeev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eremeev misses with a body punch.
Eremeev stalling.
Eremeev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Eremeev receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Eremeev misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Eremeev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vos is leaning against Eremeev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Eremeev looking to slow down the pace here.
Eremeev blocks an uppercut.
Vos is struggling to control the position.
Eremeev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vos backwards.
Vos can't find room to land a body shot as Eremeev controls the action.
Eremeev tries to throw a body punch but Vos avoids it by throwing Eremeev back against the cage.
Eremeev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eremeev blocking some punches.
Eremeev is stalling here.
Eremeev is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch on the inside from Vos fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Eremeev has picked Vos up - he's going for a ride! Eremeev dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Eremeev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Eremeev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Eremeev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Vos regains half guard.
Eremeev looks to land a strike but Vos avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Eremeev trying to control but Vos is working from the bottom.
Eremeev throwing strikes but missing.
Eremeev stopping the sweep attempt from Vos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Vos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eremeev is looking to work some ground and pound but Vos has wrist control.#T1#
Vos working a defensive guard here.
Eremeev is working Vos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Eremeev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vos works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Vos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eremeev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eremeev wants to control from the top but Vos keeps moving.
Vos wants to sweep here but Eremeev controlling him for the moment.
Eremeev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eremeev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Eremeev trying to control the position from guard on top but Vos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eremeev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Eremeev working his ground and pound in the gym.
Andrey Eremeev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eremeev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eremeev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vos trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eremeev's guard. #REVR#
Vos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vos trying to control the position from guard on top but Eremeev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vos prevents Eremeev from getting back to his feet.
Vos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eremeev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eremeev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Vos won't allow Eremeev to sweep him here.
Vos looking to pass the guard.
Vos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vos preventing the sweep.
Eremeev keeping moving, preventing Vos from controlling successfully.
Eremeev keeping full guard, as Vos tries to pass.
Eremeev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vos wants to control from the top but Eremeev keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eremeev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vos.
Andrey Eremeev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eremeev tries to clinch up but Vos circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Eremeev tries to clinch up but Vos circles away and keeps his distance.
Eremeev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vos.
Vos misses with an uppercut
and Eremeev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eremeev throws a body shot but no joy.
Vos moves away from the strike by Eremeev.
Vos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eremeev.
Vos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eremeev.
Eremeev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vos.#CL2#
Eremeev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vos, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Vos on the inside.
Come on Eremeev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Eremeev swings wildly with an uppercut but Vos uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eremeev gets through Vos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eremeev's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Eremeev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Vos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Eremeev has managed to clinch.
Vos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vos blocks a body shot from Eremeev.
Vos blocking some punches.
Eremeev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eremeev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vos lands a nice uppercut.
Eremeev effectively controlling the action here.
Eremeev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vos backwards.
Nice body punch from Eremeev - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vos lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vos letting Eremeev take a breather here.
Vos struggles to land a body shot inside as Eremeev controls his hands.
#T1#
Eremeev cracks Vos with a nice body shot.
Vos misses with some punches.
Vos avoiding damage.
Eremeev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vos tries to throw a body punch but Eremeev avoids it by throwing Vos back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vos.
Vos throws a head punch that misses.
Vos misses with a punch to the body.
Vos tries to throw a body punch but Eremeev avoids it by throwing Vos back against the cage.
Eremeev blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Eremeev.
Vos throws a punch but it's blocked by Eremeev.
Eremeev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eremeev goes for a takedown attempt but Vos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2#
Eremeev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Eremeev moves into the clinch successfully.
Eremeev scores with a shoulder strike.
Eremeev throws a punch but it's blocked by Vos. #TD2#
Eremeev has Vos pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Eremeev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vos tumbling to the mat - Eremeev dives into Vos's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eremeev trying to control the position from guard on top but Vos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eremeev preventing the sweep.
Vos controlling Eremeev's posture.
Eremeev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3##SUB#
Vos has his foot on Eremeev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eremeev works his way back into a safe position though.
Eremeev passes into half guard.
Vos is staying active underneath Eremeev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eremeev working the head and body with strikes.
Vos wants to get back to full guard but Eremeev has passed into side control.
Andrey Eremeev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eremeev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vos keeps working.
Vos is looking to reverse the position.
Eremeev advances nicely into full mount.
Eremeev dominating with strikes here.
Vos gets back to half guard.
Jake Vos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Eremeev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vos is trying to maintain the position but Eremeev is very close to passing his half guard.
Eremeev working over Vos with some ground and pound. Vos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eremeev in particular looking to stall.
Eremeev trying to control the action but Vos is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vos manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Vos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Eremeev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Eremeev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Eremeev!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrey Eremeev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Eremeev and Mack Mythos. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Andrey Eremeev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Mack Mythos!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mythos pushes Eremeev up against the cage in a clinch.
Eremeev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mythos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eremeev has clasped his hands together around Mythos's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Eremeev (4) vs (0) Mythos
Mythos is holding Eremeev down, trying to stall.
Mythos prevents Eremeev from moving into mount.
Eremeev swings around for an armbar but Mythos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Eremeev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (4) vs (2) Mythos
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eremeev being controlled here, momentarily.
Eremeev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mythos has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Eremeev (4) vs (5) Mythos
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mythos controlling the action here.
Eremeev is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev gets back to full guard.
Mythos content to stall in guard here.
Eremeev looking for a guillotine here but Mythos defends easily.
Mythos trying to control but Eremeev is working from the bottom.
Mythos is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mythos postures up.
Eremeev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eremeev is working hard here to advance position.
Mythos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mythos preventing the sweep.
Eremeev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eremeev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eremeev wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mythos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (6) vs (5) Mythos
Mythos controlling the position.
Eremeev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Eremeev has gone for a leg lock! Mythos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Eremeev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (6) vs (7) Mythos
Mythos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mythos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Eremeev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mythos manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (8) vs (7) Mythos
Eremeev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've been hearing that Eremeev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Eremeev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mythos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eremeev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mythos manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (8) vs (9) Mythos
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mythos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mythos tries to free his leg and advance position but Eremeev is retaining full guard.
Eremeev trying to control the position.
Mythos preventing the sweep.
Eremeev keeping full guard, as Mythos tries to pass.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev has his foot on Mythos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mythos works his way back into a safe position though.
Mythos preventing the sweep.
Eremeev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mythos tries to free his leg and advance position but Eremeev is retaining full guard.
Eremeev is looking to sweep but instead, Mythos has passed into half guard.
Eremeev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Eremeev is looking to sweep but instead, Mythos has passed into half guard.
Eremeev tries to get to full guard but Mythos has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Mythos has latched onto it... Big trouble! Mythos pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Eremeev is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Mythos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mack Mythos!
Mack Mythos is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Mack Mythos 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:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Eremeev and Spawn Diego. Diego has chosen Turn it up(Shine On) Chamillionaire as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Andrey Eremeev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Spawn Diego!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Eremeev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego clinches up against the cage.
Eremeev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Eremeev turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Eremeev (4) vs (0) Diego
Eremeev is looking to take a break and control but Diego is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diego tries to buck Eremeev off but Eremeev is having none of it.
Eremeev trying to control the action but Diego is working from the bottom.
Eremeev swings around for an armbar but Diego sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Eremeev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (4) vs (2) Diego
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego forces his way into half guard.
Diego is pressing down on Eremeev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eremeev is holding on for now.
Eremeev tries to roll over but Diego keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Eremeev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diego is pressing down on Eremeev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eremeev is holding on for now.
Eremeev is pressing down on Diego's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Eremeev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diego controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego won't allow Eremeev to sweep him here.
Diego trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diego is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diego stopping the sweep attempt from Eremeev.
Eremeev wants to improve his position but instead Diego has moved into half guard.
Eremeev is trying to get back to full guard.
Eremeev is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diego is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Eremeev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev tries to roll over but Diego keeps him under control.
Eremeev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Diego wants to pass to mount but Eremeev is defending the position.
Eremeev tries to get to full guard but Diego has control of the leg.
Diego trying to control the pace.
Eremeev is trying to control but can't.
Diego seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Eremeev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Diego might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Eremeev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diego slows the pace down in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diego is continuing to stall.
Eremeev won't allow Diego to pass to mount.
Eremeev tries to roll over but Diego keeps him under control.
Eremeev looking for submissions off his back.
Diego tries to pass to full mount but Eremeev defends it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diego is trying to control the action in half guard but Eremeev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diego trying to control the pace.
Eremeev trying to control from the bottom.
Eremeev tries to get to full guard but Diego has control of the leg.
Diego controlling the action here.
Eremeev is pressing down on Diego's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Eremeev looking for a sweep. Not yet Eremeev, not yet.
Diego tries to free his leg and advance position but Eremeev is retaining full guard.
Eremeev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diego defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diego looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Eremeev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eremeev keeping full guard, as Diego tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diego won't allow Eremeev to sweep him here.
Eremeev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eremeev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diego sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Eremeev's guard.
Diego content to control rather than advance.
Diego trying to pass the guard but Eremeev defending well.
Diego is controlling the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diego looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Eremeev tries to roll over but Diego keeps him under control.
Diego is taking a breather. Eremeev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Eremeev is looking to improve his position.
Diego trying to mount his opponent but Eremeev defends it.
Diego prevents Eremeev from improving his position.
Diego with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diego is looking to advance position but Eremeev won't allow it.
Eremeev actively working from the bottom here.
Eremeev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diego's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diego's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Eremeev (8) vs (2) Diego
Eremeev struggling to keep hold of the position.
Eremeev patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You can see the frustration on Diego's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Eremeev is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Diego knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Diego for a finish.
Diego just trying to survive but Eremeev is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diego fending off the submission attempt from Eremeev.
Eremeev controlling well, preventing Diego from escaping the position.
Eremeev working for the choke.
Diego wants to control his opponent's hands but Eremeev gets his hands free.
Eremeev is persistently looking for the submission but Diego is defending it well.
Eremeev struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev gets his hands free as Diego looks to control.
Diego looking very determined here, making life difficult for Eremeev.
Eremeev working for a choke but Diego is defending well.
Diego trying to control the hands but Eremeev won't let him.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Diego is defending well though. Eremeev let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Diego right now.
Eremeev looking to break Diego's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Diego remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Eremeev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Diego looking very determined here, making life difficult for Eremeev.
Eremeev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diego is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diego is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Eremeev trying to control momentarily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diego has hold of Eremeev's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Eremeev is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Diego is defending well though. Eremeev let's go of the attempt for now.
Eremeev is not going to allow Diego to sit and survive in this position.
Diego is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Eremeev off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diego turns into Eremeev and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (8) vs (4) Diego
Eremeev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diego controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eremeev takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Andrey Eremeev 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:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Eremeev and Lenny Lukens Jr. Lenny Lukens Jr told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Andrey Eremeev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Lenny Lukens Jr!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Eremeev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lukens Jr is trying to defend but Eremeev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Eremeev (2) vs (0) Lukens Jr
Lukens Jr makes his way to full guard, as Eremeev worked for a kimura.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eremeev wants to pass the guard but Lukens Jr is keeping the position.
Lukens Jr is looking for a triangle but Eremeev pushes his legs off easily.
Eremeev trying to control but Lukens Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukens Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eremeev defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lukens Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (2) vs (2) Lukens Jr
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lukens Jr won't allow Eremeev to sweep him here.
Lukens Jr pushing down on Eremeev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lukens Jr trying to control the action but Eremeev is working from the bottom.
Lukens Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Eremeev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Eremeev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Eremeev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lukens Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eremeev looking for a sweep. Not yet Eremeev, not yet.
Eremeev working a defensive guard but Lukens Jr passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Lukens Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Eremeev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Eremeev is looking for a sweep. Lukens Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lukens Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Eremeev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eremeev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lukens Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Eremeev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lukens Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lukens Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eremeev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eremeev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lukens Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lukens Jr drops back looking for a leg! Eremeev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Eremeev manages to kick Lukens Jr off! Lukens Jr jumps back into Eremeev's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev looking for a sweep. Not yet Eremeev, not yet.
Lukens Jr trying to control but Eremeev is working from the bottom.
Lukens Jr passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eremeev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lukens Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eremeev is keeping the position for now.
Eremeev trying to control the position.
Eremeev 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.
Eremeev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (4) vs (2) Lukens Jr
Lukens Jr is trying to control the position but Eremeev postures up.
Lukens Jr controlling Eremeev's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eremeev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eremeev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eremeev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lukens Jr wants to sweep here but Eremeev controlling him for the moment.
Eremeev trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukens Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eremeev postures up.
Eremeev slips nicely into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lukens Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Eremeev (7) vs (2) Lukens Jr
Eremeev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lukens Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lukens Jr shrugs it off.
Eremeev manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lukens Jr to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Eremeev (10) vs (2) Lukens Jr
Eremeev working for a choke but Lukens Jr is defending well.
Eremeev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eremeev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Eremeev avoiding Lukens Jr 's attempts to control his hands.
Lukens Jr rolls, trying to escape but Eremeev keeps control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Eremeev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lukens Jr trying to control the position but Eremeev manages to sink in the hooks.
Eremeev looking to break Lukens Jr's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lukens Jr remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Eremeev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lukens Jr tries to roll but Eremeev sticks to his back.
Lukens Jr turns into Eremeev and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (10) vs (4) Lukens Jr
Lukens Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eremeev is keeping the position for now.
Lukens Jr trying to control but Eremeev is working from the bottom.
Lukens Jr pushes down on Eremeev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lukens Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eremeev has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is refusing to be controlled, as Lukens Jr sits in half guard.
Lukens Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Eremeev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Eremeev tries to get to full guard but Lukens Jr has control of the leg.
Lukens Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lukens Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eremeev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr has gone for a leg lock! Eremeev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lukens Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (12) vs (4) Lukens Jr
Eremeev looking to pass the guard.
Eremeev passes Lukens Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Eremeev is looking for a kimura here.
Lukens Jr wants to improve his position but Eremeev is controlling well.
Eremeev passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Eremeev (15) vs (4) Lukens Jr
Eremeev is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Lukens Jr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Eremeev looking to control but Lukens Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lukens Jr can't escape the position.
Lukens Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Eremeev wants to pass to mount but Lukens Jr is defending the position.
Eremeev passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Eremeev (18) vs (4) Lukens Jr
Lukens Jr prevents Eremeev from taking his back.
Lukens Jr gets back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is trying to control the action in half guard but Lukens Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lukens Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lukens Jr.
Lukens Jr is pulling down on Eremeev's head. It's preventing any offense from Eremeev, at least for the moment.
Eremeev pushing down on Lukens Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eremeev is trying to work for a kimura but Lukens Jr is defending well.
Eremeev trying to control the pace.
Lukens Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr trying to control here.
Lukens Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Eremeev not doing much here.
Lukens Jr moves into full guard.
Lukens Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eremeev passes into half guard.
Eremeev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lukens Jr is just riding it out for now. Eremeev eventually gives up the hold.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Eremeev is looking to pass Lukens Jr's guard but actually Lukens Jr recovers to full guard.
Eremeev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lukens Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eremeev has managed to get both his arms back between Lukens Jr's legs - danger averted.
Eremeev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Eremeev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lukens Jr tries to roll over but Eremeev keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lukens Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Eremeev (21) vs (4) Lukens Jr
Eremeev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lukens Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eremeev wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lukens Jr tries to reverse the position but Eremeev maintains control.
Eremeev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lukens Jr stops Eremeev from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Eremeev has a good base and remains in mount.
Lukens Jr is still trying to improve position.
Lukens Jr tries to hold on but Eremeev postures up.
Eremeev looking for a guillotine from mount but Lukens Jr is having none of it.
Lukens Jr tries to reverse the position but Eremeev maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eremeev with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lukens Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Eremeev has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eremeev takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
After winning the bout, Andrey Eremeev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stellario Favelli and Andrey Eremeev. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Stellario Favelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Andrey Eremeev!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Eremeev has closed the distance and engaged Favelli in a clinch.
Eremeev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Eremeev manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Favelli (0) vs (4) Eremeev
Favelli is trying to control Eremeev's posture but Eremeev avoids it.
Favelli gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Favelli (0) vs (6) Eremeev
Favelli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eremeev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Favelli regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favelli is refusing to be controlled, as Eremeev sits in half guard.
Favelli trying to hold on to Eremeev's head to control him but Eremeev postures up.
Favelli is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev controlling the pace.
Favelli tries to roll over but Eremeev keeps him under control.
Eremeev wants to take a breather but Favelli is having none of it.
Favelli is trying to maintain the position but Eremeev is very close to passing his half guard.
Eremeev wants to free his trapped foot but Favelli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eremeev is controlling the pace.
Favelli trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Favelli (0) vs (9) Eremeev
Eremeev wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Eremeev has hold of Favelli's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Favelli manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Eremeev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Favelli is desperately trying to improve his position but Eremeev has a good base and remains in mount.
Favelli is working hard here to advance position.
Favelli is squirming around, avoiding Eremeev's attempts to control the action.
Eremeev controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Favelli is working to get back to half guard.
Favelli sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Eremeev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Favelli (0) vs (12) Eremeev
Favelli is looking to improve his position but Eremeev isn't that keen on the idea.
Eremeev tries to control but Favelli wriggling away.
Favelli is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Favelli has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Favelli (0) vs (15) Eremeev
Favelli looking very determined here, making life difficult for Eremeev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Favelli is really stuck here.
Favelli just trying to survive but Eremeev is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Eremeev looking for the choke from the back.
Favelli trying to control the action but Eremeev just sinks the hooks in.
Eremeev has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Favelli has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Favelli can't escape the position.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Favelli wants to control his opponent's hands but Eremeev gets his hands free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev tries to get the hooks in deep but Favelli pushed the leg off.
Favelli won't enjoy being in this position. Eremeev looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Favelli is tapping - it's over boys! Eremeev picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrey Eremeev!
A victorious Andrey Eremeev 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:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Ryan and Andrey Eremeev. Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Daniel Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andrey Eremeev!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eremeev is fending him off so far but Ryan persists. Nope, Eremeev circles away and we're back to standing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Eremeev. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ryan (0) vs (4) Eremeev
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Ryan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Eremeev is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eremeev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Eremeev works to advance to full mount. Ryan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ryan (0) vs (6) Eremeev
Eremeev wants to take Ryan's back but he can't do it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan is squirming around, avoiding Eremeev's attempts to control the action.
Eremeev fails to advance to Ryan's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eremeev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ryan is looking to escape.
Ryan is looking to get to half guard.
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
Eremeev seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ryan is holding on tight.
Eremeev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ryan is surviving well by controlling Eremeev's body position as best he can.
Ryan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Eremeev has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev tries to pass to full mount but Ryan defends it.
Eremeev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eremeev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ryan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eremeev wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.
Eremeev keeps trying to improve his position.
Eremeev pushing down on Ryan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eremeev prevents Ryan from improving his position.
Eremeev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ryan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.
Eremeev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ryan! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (0) vs (9) Eremeev
Ryan is squirming around, avoiding Eremeev's attempts to control the action.
Eremeev fails to advance to Ryan's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Eremeev working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Ryan looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Eremeev! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andrey Eremeev!
A relieved looking Andrey Eremeev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC 411 - Tycoon Olympics
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Tonga doesn't manage to clinch there - Eremeev circles away.
Tonga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonga feints and then cracks Eremeev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eremeev down.
Tonga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eremeev's calf.
Tonga clobbers Eremeev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tonga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tonga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eremeev.
Eremeev lands a glancing blow to the side of Tonga's head.
Tonga misses with a body kick.
Tonga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Tonga moves into the clinch.
Tonga throws a head punch that misses.
Tonga gets through Eremeev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tonga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eremeev misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonga has a couple of punches blocked by Eremeev.
Tonga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eremeev's elbow.
Tonga throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Tonga.
Tonga blocking some punches.
Eremeev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonga.
Tonga tries to work over Eremeev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eremeev wants to stall.
#BC2#
Eremeev manages to break the clinch.
Eremeev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Eremeev lands a jab to Tonga's midsection.
Eremeev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eremeev connects with a crisp jab.
Tonga blocks a jab.
Tonga scores with a spinning back kick!
A swing and a miss from Eremeev.
Tonga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eremeev.
Kukulcan Tonga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonga misses with a leg kick
and Eremeev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eremeev lands a glancing blow to the side of Tonga's head.
Tonga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eremeev.
Tonga tries to work over Eremeev's front leg with a kick but Eremeev checks it. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonga loads up on a big right hand but Eremeev slips the punch.
It seemed like Eremeev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eremeev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tonga throws a jab but it's blocked by Eremeev.
Tonga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eremeev throws a jab when Tonga was well out of range.
Eremeev misses with a hook.
Eremeev misses with a straight right.
Eremeev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonga throws out the jab.
Tonga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eremeev throws a nice looking combination but Tonga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eremeev misses with a looping right.
It looked like Tonga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Eremeev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonga.
Eremeev misses with an uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Tonga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tonga.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tonga.
A big left from Eremeev misses.
Eremeev swings for the body but Tonga moves out of range.
And Tonga counters with a quick kick to the body but Eremeev blocks it.
Tonga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eremeev.#T3#
Tonga lands with a right hand.
Tonga throws a leg kick
and Eremeev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonga lands a front kick.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tonga scores with a spinning back kick!
Eremeev checks a leg kick nicely.
Tonga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eremeev.
Tonga throws a front kick that sends Eremeev stumbling back into the cage.
Tonga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tonga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eremeev's calf.
Tonga throws a sloppy head kick
and Eremeev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eremeev connects with a looping right hand.
Eremeev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Eremeev thuds a left hand into Tonga's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tonga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eremeev tries to work over Tonga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Eremeev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Eremeev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Eremeev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eremeev stalling away here and it's allowed Tonga to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tonga is looking to stand up but Eremeev isn't so interested in that idea.
Tonga managing to control the position.
Eremeev postures up in Tonga's guard and throws a big left but Tonga blocks it.
Eremeev throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrey Eremeev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Eremeev slips under a jab.
Tonga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eremeev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Eremeev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Andrey Eremeev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eremeev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonga defending well as Eremeev loads up on a big left hand.
Eremeev misses with a body shot.
Tonga misses with a hook.
Eremeev checks a low kick from Tonga.
Tonga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Eremeev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC2#
Tonga is rocked!
A combination from Eremeev does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonga.
Eremeev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonga was well out of range. Poor timing from Eremeev.
Tonga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eremeev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tonga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eremeev in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonga moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oh Tonga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Tonga throws a sloppy head kick and Eremeev moves out of range easily.
Tonga seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Tonga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tonga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eremeev scores with a shoulder strike.
Eremeev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tonga is defending well.
Stalling in the clinch from Eremeev.
Eremeev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eremeev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eremeev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tonga is keeping busy.
Tonga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tonga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eremeev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tonga gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tonga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eremeevs head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Eremeev taking a breather. #T2#
A short right from Tonga.
A short right from Tonga on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonga lands a right hand.
Tonga misses with a punch to the body.
Tonga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eremeev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tonga is keeping busy.
Eremeev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tonga pushes Eremeev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonga scores with a shoulder strike.
Tonga misses with a body punch.
Tonga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tonga working aggressively here.
Tonga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eremeev's elbow.
Tonga misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eremeev's elbow.
Tonga works on Eremeev's body with a couple of short punches.
Eremeev tries to pull guard but Tonga holds him up against the cage and eventually Eremeev drops back down to his feet.
Kukulcan Tonga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
Tonga misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Eremeev prevents a body shot from Tonga.
Eremeev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tonga is keeping busy.
Tonga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eremeev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tonga throws a punch but it's blocked by Eremeev.
Tonga blocks a body shot from Eremeev.
Eremeev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Eremeev looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Tonga breaks the clinch.
Eremeev scores with a hook.
Eremeev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonga manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Tonga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eremeev. Tonga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Eremeev checks a leg kick.#T4#
Tonga defending well as Eremeev loads up on a big left hand.
Tonga throws a hook but Eremeev blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Eremeev. Beautiful body shot.
Eremeev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Tonga rushes Eremeev and presses him up against the cage.
Tonga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eremeev tries to pull guard but Tonga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonga misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Eremeev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Eremeev prevents a body shot from Tonga.
Tonga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tonga scores with a shot to the side of Eremeev's head.
Eremeev lands with a left to the head.
Eremeev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tonga tries to throw a body punch but Eremeev avoids it by throwing Tonga back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Eremeev.
Eremeev wants a takedown but no success here.
Eremeev stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kukulcan Tonga dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tonga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eremeev throws a lazy right hand but Tonga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eremeev jabs Tonga right on the nose. Tonga blinks but takes it well.
Tonga thumps Eremeev with a low kick.
Eremeev connects with a single shot there.
Eremeev looks for a takedown but Tonga sprawls well.
Tonga thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Eremeev if he has to take too many more of those.
Tonga moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Tonga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eremeev. Tonga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eremeev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tonga counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tonga is looking to land body kicks.
Tonga looks to land a body kick but Eremeev moved away.
Eremeev looks to land a right hand but Tonga moved out of range.
Tonga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tonga swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Eremeev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tonga defends it well.
Tonga throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Eremeev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eremeev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tonga feints and then cracks Eremeev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eremeev down.
Eremeev moves out of range of the body kick from Tonga.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tonga, right into the meat.
Andrey Eremeev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eremeev throws a big shot that misses.
Tonga lands a glancing blow to the side of Eremeev's head.
Eremeev throws an off balance right hand
and Tonga counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eremeev's knee momentarily.
Eremeev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tonga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eremeev scores with a nice head shot.
Tonga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eremeev's calf.
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!
Tonga misses with a body kick.
Tonga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eremeev throws out the jab.
Tonga loads up on a big right hand but Eremeev slips the punch.
A jab from Eremeev does it's job there.
Eremeev throws a jab when Tonga was well out of range.#T2#
Eremeev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Eremeev misses with a looping left.
Eremeev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Eremeev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tonga.
Tonga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eremeev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Eremeev checks a leg kick.
Tonga throws a right hand that Eremeev ducks under and follows up with a left that Eremeev also avoids with ease.
Nice shot lands for Tonga.
A solid body kick from Tonga.
Tonga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Eremeev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Eremeev looks to land a right hand but Tonga moved out of range.
Eremeev throws a jab when Tonga was well out of range.
Eremeev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tonga.
A bone on bone clash there as Eremeev blocks the leg kick.
Eremeev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eremeev blocks a leg kick.
Eremeev misses with a body shot
and Tonga counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Eremeev moves out of range of the body kick.
Tonga lands a really nice looking cross but Eremeev seems unphased.
Tonga scores with a kick to the midsection.
Eremeev lands a jab to Tonga's midsection.
Eremeev shoots and misses
and Tonga counters with a nice leg kick.
Tonga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eremeev takes one on the button.#ROC#
Eremeev is rocked!
Eremeev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Eremeev throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Eremeev is still on wobbly legs! Can Tonga finish him?
Eremeev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eremeev loses concentration momentarily and Tonga pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Eremeev crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Tonga finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kukulcan Tonga!
During a confident post fight interview, Kukulcan Tonga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CFC 402
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Hughes.
We've been hearing reports that Eremeev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Eremeev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
Eremeev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eremeev misses with a wild body shot.
Eremeev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hughes's head backwards.
Hughes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Eremeev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Eremeev blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Eremeev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hughes.
Eremeev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hughes throws a low kick, looking for Eremeev's leg but Eremeev calmly moves out of range.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Eremeev's head but Eremeev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eremeev connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hughes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eremeev thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hughes! But no joy.
Hughes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Eremeev closes the distance and clinches up with Hughes, looking for a takedown. Eremeev pushes Hughes against the cage but Hughes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eremeev misses with an uppercut.
Harlon Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eremeev misses with an uppercut.
Hughes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Eremeev gets tackled into the cage by Hughes. Hughes maintains the clinch.
Eremeev takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Andrey Eremeev has been cut.
Eremeev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eremeev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hughes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eremeev ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Eremeev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hughes.#CL2#
Hughes forces Eremeev back against the cage and clinches.
Eremeev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hughes misses with some punches.
#BC#
Eremeev breaks from the clinch.
Hughes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Eremeev throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Hughes drives through and clinches with Eremeev against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Hughes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Eremeev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hughes is keeping busy.
Eremeev slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Hughes lands a right hand.
Eremeev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hughes prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Eremeev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eremeev managing to block the knees to the body from Hughes.
Hughes lands a shoulder strike.
Hughes is trying to stall.
Hughes slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Eremeev.
Eremeev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hughes misses with a punch on the inside.
Eremeev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hughes throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD#
Eremeev has Hughes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Eremeev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hughes tumbling to the mat - Eremeev dives into Hughes's guard.#ES2#
Hughes has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Eremeev is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Eremeev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eremeev struggles to land a body shot inside as Hughes controls his hands.
#BC#
Eremeev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Eremeev.
Eremeev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Hughes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eremeev throws a right hand that Hughes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hughes also avoids with ease.
Hughes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Eremeev eats them both and turns towards Hughes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Eremeev scores with a jab to the head.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Eremeev.
A jab from Eremeev misses.
Hughes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Eremeev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hughes thinking.
Hughes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hughes, right into the meat.
Eremeev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eremeev throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Hughes misses.
Eremeev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hughes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Eremeev connects with a jab.
Hughes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Eremeev misses with a body shot.
Eremeev lands with a right hand.
Eremeev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Hughes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hughes wants it to stay on the feet.
Eremeev throws a poor cross that misses
and Hughes counters with a low kick, right behind Eremeev 's knee.
Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes misses with a low kick.
Hughes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Eremeev's head.
Eremeev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Eremeev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eremeev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eremeev takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Eremeev walks into a stiff left hand from Hughes.
Nice takedown defense from Hughes. No joy for Eremeev on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harlon Hughes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrey Eremeev's cut.
That's time! Eremeev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hughes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eremeev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hughes in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hughes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harlon Hughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Hughes.
Hughes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Hughes instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hughes.
Hughes is trying to maintain a safe position but Eremeev gets an underhook and turns Hughes into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hughes. #BC#
Eremeev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hughes scores with a hook.
Eremeev misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Eremeev drives through with a takedown into Hughes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Hughes pushes Eremeev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eremeev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Eremeev feints and as Hughes raises his hands in defense, Eremeev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Hughes is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Eremeev presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Eremeev avoiding damage as Hughes throws knees to the body.
Hughes trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Eremeev gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T1#
Hughes 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.#SUB2#
Hughes working for a triangle but Eremeev defends it easily.
Eremeev stopping the sweep attempt from Hughes.
Hughes trying to control the position.
#ES2#
Hughes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Eremeev.
Hughes connects with a high kick.
Eremeev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes throws a chopping leg kick but Eremeev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Hughes throws a lazy body kick
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hughes drops his hands momentarily and Eremeev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Eremeev takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Eremeev throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes throws a leg kick that misses.
Eremeev closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#
Hughes is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Eremeev! Hughes is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrey Eremeev!
Andrey Eremeev 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:
CFC 395
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Niemayer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eremeev manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Eremeev clinches up with Niemayer and pushes him back against the cage.
Eremeev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Niemayer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No joy there for Niemayer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eremeev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Niemayer takes one to the chin there.
Eremeev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Eremeev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eremeev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Niemayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eremeev tests Niemayer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eremeev misses with a takedown attempt - Niemayer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A quick step to the side and Niemayer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eremeev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Eremeev counters with a nice uppercut.
Eremeev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Niemayer on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Niemayer misses the target. #T1#
Eremeev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Niemayer throws out the jab.
Eremeev throws a body punch but Niemayer moves out of range.
Niemayer looks to land a left hand but Eremeev moved out of range nicely.
Niemayer throws a hook but Eremeev blocks it.
Niemayer slips a jab from Eremeev.
Eremeev misses the shot to the body.
Eremeev misses with a lunging right hand
and Niemayer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Andrey Eremeev has been cut.
Niemayer digs a good body shot into Eremeev's ribs.
Niemayer takes a swing at Eremeev's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Niemayer.
Eremeev misses with an uppercut
and Niemayer counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eremeev. Niemayer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niemayer throws a leg kick but Eremeev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Eremeev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Eremeev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Niemayer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eremeev misses with an uppercut.
Niemayer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Eremeev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Eremeev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Eremeev has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Niemayer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Niemayer blocks a body shot from Eremeev.
Niemayer lands with a left to the head.
Eremeev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eremeev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niemayer tries to work over Eremeev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Niemayer lands a left hand.
#ROC#
Eremeev is rocked!
Niemayer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eremeev is still on wobbly legs! Can Niemayer finish him?
Niemayer misses with some punches.
Eremeev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eremeev tries a body shot but Niemayer blocks it.
Niemayer misses with some punches.
Niemayer working aggressively here.
Eremeev blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Niemayer fails to land.
Niemayer working aggressively here.
Eremeev seems to have recovered his senses.
Niemayer tries a body shot but Eremeev blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Niemayer.
Niemayer misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Eremeev can't find room to land a body shot as Niemayer controls the action.
#TD2#
Eremeev gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Niemayer wants to get back to full guard.
Niemayer keeping hold of Eremeev's head, controlling as best he can.
Eremeev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Niemayer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eremeev is working away from the top position though.
Niemayer manages to get to full guard.
Niemayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eremeev is one step ahead there.
Niemayer is controlling Eremeev's posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Eremeev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T4#
Niemayer controls Eremeev momentarily but Eremeev frees himself.
Eremeev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Eremeev landing with the ground and pound.
Eremeev throws a big elbow that misses.
Niemayer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Niemayer looking for a sweep. Not yet Niemayer, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niemayer trying to control the position.
Eremeev trying to control but Niemayer is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrey Eremeev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrey Eremeev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice body punch from Eremeev.
A good leg kick by Niemayer.
Niemayer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eremeev lands a slapping body shot.
Niemayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eremeev.
Eremeev throws a jab but it's blocked by Niemayer.
A counter left hand to the body from Niemayer misses its target.
Eremeev misses with a straight left.
Eremeev throws a jab but it's blocked by Niemayer.
Eremeev cracks Niemayer with a right hand to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Niemayer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev throws a poor cross that misses
and Niemayer counters with a big right hand! Oh Eremeev is in trouble here! Niemayer follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lukas Niemayer!
Our winner, Lukas Niemayer, 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:
CFC 392
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Bestarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eremeev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eremeev looks to score with a jab to the body but Bestarsson is just out of range.
Eremeev checks the leg kick.
Bestarsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bestarsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bestarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eremeev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Eremeev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bestarsson.
Eremeev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Eremeev keeps the fight on the outside.
Eremeev connects with a crisp jab.
A cross from Eremeev lands.
Bestarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bestarsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bestarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Eremeev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Bestarsson throws Eremeev to one side and escapes!
Eremeev blocks a jab.
Eremeev misses with an uppercut
and Bestarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Bestarsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
Bestarsson is rocked!
Bestarsson throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Eremeev counters by moving into the clinch.
Bestarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Eremeev finish him?#BC2#
Bestarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eremeev moves away from the strike by Bestarsson.
and Eremeev counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bestarsson! He's just covering up as Eremeev starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrey Eremeev!
After winning the bout, Andrey Eremeev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
CFC REBIRTH
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Eremeev loads up on a big right hand but Verbeek slips the punch.
Nice cross by Eremeev.
We've been hearing reports that Eremeev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Andrey Eremeev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eremeev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Verbeek pinned against the cage. Verbeek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Verbeek throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Eremeev misses.
Verbeek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Eremeev shoots in for a takedown but Verbeek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Verbeek misses with a looping left.
Eremeev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Verbeek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Verbeek lands.
Verbeek has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Eremeev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Eremeev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Eremeev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eremeev thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verbeek moves out of range as Eremeev strikes.#TD#
Eremeev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Verbeek's half guard.#T1#
Verbeek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eremeev.
Eremeev is looking to advance position but Verbeek won't allow it.
Eremeev is thwarting Verbeek's attempts to control the position.
Eremeev thows a huge punch but Verbeek dodges it nicely.
Eremeev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eremeev moves into full mount! Verbeek won't be happy about that!
Eremeev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Verbeek is looking to escape.
Verbeek is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Verbeek wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Eremeev.
Eremeev looking to finish with strikes here!
Verbeek keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Verbeek is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB#
Eremeev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Verbeek is now in Eremeev's guard. A big mistake from Eremeev there, giving up the dominant position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eremeev 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##T3##SUB#
Eremeev seems to be looking for submissions.
Verbeek wants to control but Eremeev is keeping busy.
Eremeev 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.#SUB#
Eremeev seems to be working for a kimura but Verbeek defends the submission attempt.
Eremeev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Eremeev is looking for a kimura but Verbeek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Eremeev to get the leverage. #SUB#
Eremeev is working for an americana but Verbeek has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Eremeev was thinking about the submission.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eremeev has gone for a leg lock! Verbeek slips out almost immediately though and dives into Eremeev's guard.#REVB##T4#
Eremeev wants to sweep here but Verbeek controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Eremeev working for submissions but it's allowed Verbeek to get to half guard.
Eremeev moves into full guard.
Eremeev controlling the position.#SUB#
Eremeev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Verbeek passes into half guard.
Eremeev is pressing down on Verbeek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Eremeev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Verbeek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eremeev.
Verbeek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Eremeev.
Eremeev misses with a combination
enabling Verbeek to counter with a crisp jab.
Verbeek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eremeev.
Eremeev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Eremeev.
Eremeev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Verbeek counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eremeev's knee momentarily.
Verbeek throws a half hearted mid kick.
Verbeek lands a leg kick that knocks Eremeev off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev misses the shot to the body.
Verbeek connects with a body shot.
Eremeev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verbeek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eremeev throwing a counter right hand but Verbeek manages to avoid it.
Eremeev checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Eremeev throws a hook to the side of Verbeek's head but Verbeek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from Verbeek. No joy for Eremeev on that attempt.
Verbeek takes one to the chin there.
Eremeev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Verbeek misses with a right hand
and Eremeev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eremeev ducks under a wild hook from Verbeek.
Pat Verbeek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Verbeek is looking to land body kicks.
Verbeek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eremeev.
Eremeev ducks under a wild hook from Verbeek.
Verbeek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eremeev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Verbeek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Verbeek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Verbeek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Verbeek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eremeev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Verbeek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Eremeev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eremeev lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Eremeev misses with an uppercut
and Verbeek counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Andrey Eremeev has been cut.
Verbeek misses with a low kick.
Eremeev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Verbeek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Verbeek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eremeev.
No luck for Eremeev with that takedown attempt.
Verbeek thows a leg kick but Eremeev checks it
and Eremeev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eremeev misses the body punch
and Verbeek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Eremeev is rocked!
Verbeek lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pat Verbeek!
During a confident post fight interview, Pat Verbeek thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
LEGACY! 78
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Eremeev as Diaz shoots in.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eremeev lands an overhand right.
Eremeev scores with a jab to the head.
Eremeev takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Eremeev avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Andrey Eremeev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eremeev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eremeev throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Andrey Eremeev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Diaz.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Eremeev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eremeev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Eremeev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Eremeev just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Diaz has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrey Eremeev!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrey Eremeev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
LEGACY! 74
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Verbeek moves out of range as Eremeev strikes.
As Eremeev backs away, Verbeek returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Eremeev scores with a hook to the body. Verbeek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Verbeek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eremeev's calf.
Verbeek throws a hook to the side of Eremeev's head but Eremeev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eremeev misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Eremeev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verbeek.
Eremeev tests Verbeek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eremeev lands with an uppercut that bounces Verbeek off the cage and back into range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eremeev, as that shot connected.
Eremeev throws a shot from downtown. Verbeek moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Eremeev coming out on top.
Eremeev fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verbeek moves away from the strike by Eremeev.
A little feinted left hand from Verbeek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Eremeev misses with a left hand
and Verbeek counters with a straight right hand.
Eremeev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verbeek moves out of range of the strikes.
Eremeev stuns Verbeek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Verbeek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verbeek goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Andrey Eremeev has been cut.
Verbeek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Eremeev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Verbeek on the side of the head.
Eremeev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Eremeev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pat Verbeek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eremeev throws an off balance right hand
and Verbeek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eremeev throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrey Eremeev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eremeev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verbeek.
Verbeek has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Verbeek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Verbeek takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Eremeev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eremeev avoids the body shot from Verbeek.
Eremeev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Eremeev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Eremeev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verbeek.
Verbeek scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Verbeek does it's job there.#ROC#
Eremeev is rocked!
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Eremeev throws a right hand that misses
and Verbeek makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Eremeev is still on wobbly legs! Can Verbeek finish him?
Eremeev looks winded!
Verbeek cracks Eremeev with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pat Verbeek!
During a confident post fight interview, Pat Verbeek thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
LEGACY! 67
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Eremeev. Yuudai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yuudai defending well as Eremeev loads up on a big left hand.
Eremeev misses with a jab to the body
and Eremeev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yuudai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eremeev was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuudai.
Yuudai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been hearing reports that Eremeev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yuudai takes one to the chin there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yuudai. Eremeev shrugs it off though.
Yuudai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yuudai slips a jab from Eremeev.
A telegraphed right hand from Eremeev misses the target.
Eremeev shoots and misses
and Yuudai counters with a straight right hand.
Andrey Eremeev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuudai misses the shot to the body.
Eremeev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuudai tries to land a front kick but Eremeev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Eremeev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eremeev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Eremeev misses with an uppercut. Yuudai saw that one coming.
Yuudai scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Yuudai jabs Eremeev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yuudai scores with a punch to the head.
Eremeev throws a body shot but no joy.
Yuudai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Eremeev jabs Yuudai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yuudai connects with a body shot.
Yuudai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eremeev.
Yuudai misses with a straight left.
Eremeev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eremeev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yuudai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eremeev.
Eremeev shoots in looking for a takedown. Yuudai tries to sprawl out of it but Eremeev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yuudai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eremeev cracks Yuudai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Eremeev throws a jab but it's blocked by Yuudai.
Yuudai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eremeev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yuudai.
Yuudai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eremeev was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuudai.
Eremeev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eremeev lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Yuudai. That snapped Eremeev's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yuudai. Eremeev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eremeev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yuudai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Eremeev misses with a body shot.
Yuudai throws a jab but it's blocked by Eremeev.
Yuudai avoids the body shot from Eremeev.
Yuudai connects with an inside leg kick.
Eremeev throws a shot from downtown. Yuudai moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Yuudai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yuudai thumps Eremeev with a low kick.#T3##TD#
Eremeev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Yuudai pushes Eremeev off and scrambles back to his feet.
Eremeev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Eremeev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eremeev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yuudai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Eremeev misses with a left hand
and Yuudai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yuudai slips under a jab from Eremeev.
Eremeev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Eremeev.
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!
Yuudai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Eremeev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yuudai scrambles back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eremeev.
Yuudai is looking to slow Eremeev down with leg kicks.
Yuudai misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Eremeev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yuudai defends well and Eremeev ends up having to push Yuudai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eremeev misses with a body shot.
Eremeev takes a swing at Yuudai's ribcage but misses.
Yuudai throws out a counter right but Eremeev avoids it with no problem.
Eremeev misses with a hook
and Yuudai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eremeev's knee momentarily.
Eremeev tries for a takedown but Yuudai circles away easily
and Yuudai counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Eremeev is rocked!
Eremeev is breathing heavily.
Crunch! Yuudai slams his shin into Eremeev's torso.
Oh Eremeev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eremeev leaves his chin hanging out and Yuudai seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Eremeev crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takeshi Yuudai!
A very excited looking Takeshi Yuudai 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:
Causing Havoc 62
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Shamkhalaev clinches up with Eremeev and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Eremeev manages to break the clinch.
Shamkhalaev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has been cut.
Eremeev swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamkhalaev.
Eremeev misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Shamkhalaev's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Eremeev thuds his right hand into Shamkhalaev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Shamkhalaev closes the distance and clinches.
Eremeev swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamkhalaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eremeev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shamkhalaev cracks Eremeev with a nice body shot.
Eremeev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shamkhalaev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Eremeev's defenses. #BC2#
Eremeev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eremeev throws a body punch but Shamkhalaev moves out of range.
Shamkhalaev thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL#
Shamkhalaev rushes Eremeev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamkhalaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Eremeev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Eremeev connects with a right hand. Shamkhalaev shakes it off.
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch up
and Shamkhalaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eremeev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eremeev can't get the takedown.
Shamkhalaev misses with a knee to the head.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shamkhalaev throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eremeev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shamkhalaev is defending well.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
Eremeev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Eremeev looking to stall.
Shamkhalaev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Eremeev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamkhalaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eremeev backwards. #T2#
Shamkhalaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eremeev stalling the fight.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Eremeev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Eremeev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shamkhalaev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Shamkhalaev.
Eremeev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eremeev swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamkhalaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev misses with the head strike.
Shamkhalaev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eremeev.
Eremeev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamkhalaev's elbow.
Eremeev wants a takedown.
Eremeev lands a nice uppercut.
Shamkhalaev misses with an elbow over the top.
Shamkhalaev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eremeevs head.
Eremeev tries a body shot but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
#T3#
Eremeev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shamkhalaev gets through Eremeev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamkhalaev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eremeev blocks an elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamkhalaev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shamkhalaev looking to throw knees to the head but Eremeev is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Eremeev - that landed with a thud.
Shamkhalaev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eremeev avoids it.#BC2#
Eremeev breaks the clinch.
Eremeev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eremeev misses with an uppercut. Shamkhalaev saw that one coming.
Eremeev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eremeev! But no joy.#CL#
Shamkhalaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shamkhalaev misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamkhalaev.
Eremeev is looking to break free of the clinch but Shamkhalaev has double underhooks. #T4##BC2#
Eremeev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eremeev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eremeev with a nice cross.
Andrey Eremeev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamkhalaev stuffs the takedown attempt from Eremeev. Eremeev gets slowly back to his feet.
Eremeev throws the left hand but Shamkhalaev avoids the punch easily.
Eremeev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Eremeev moves out of range of the leg kick from Shamkhalaev.
The fighters circling - Eremeev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eremeev is defended easily by Shamkhalaev.#CL#
Shamkhalaev clinches.
Eremeev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Eremeev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eremeev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A left lands for Eremeev.
Eremeev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eremeev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Eremeev lands a glancing blow to the side of Shamkhalaev's head.
Shamkhalaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eremeev.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamkhalaev misses the target.
Eremeev misses with an uppercut. Shamkhalaev saw that one coming.
Shamkhalaev lands a jab to the nose.
Eremeev just misses with a punch to the body.
Eremeev misses with a body shot.
Shamkhalaev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shamkhalaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eremeev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Shamkhalaev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Shamkhalaev drives through and clinches with Eremeev against the cage.
Eremeev dodges an elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
Eremeev working aggressively here.
Eremeev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eremeev wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Eremeev has picked Shamkhalaev up - he's going for a ride! Eremeev dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T1#
Eremeev thows a huge punch but Shamkhalaev dodges it nicely.
Eremeev trying to mount his opponent but Shamkhalaev defends it.
Eremeev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shamkhalaev's head.
Eremeev stops Shamkhalaev from getting back to his feet.
Eremeev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Eremeev is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Eremeev seems to be looking for submissions.
Eremeev thows a huge punch but Shamkhalaev dodges it nicely.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Eremeev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shamkhalaev wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Eremeev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shamkhalaev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Eremeev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shamkhalaev wants to get back to his feet.
Eremeev throws a strike but Shamkhalaev avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Shamkhalaev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eremeev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eremeev trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamkhalaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shamkhalaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Eremeev circles away.
Eremeev throws a shot from downtown. Shamkhalaev moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Eremeev swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Eremeev to score with a decent uppercut.
Eremeev looks for a takedown but Shamkhalaev sprawls well.
Eremeev misses with a wild body shot.
Eremeev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shamkhalaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eremeev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch up but Eremeev circles away and keeps his distance.
Shamkhalaev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shamkhalaev ducks under a wild hook from Eremeev.
Eremeev takes a swing at Shamkhalaev's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Shamkhalaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eremeev, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Eremeev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Shamkhalaev rushes Eremeev and presses him up against the cage.
Eremeev tries to break free but Shamkhalaev pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Eremeev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
A short right from Shamkhalaev on the inside.
Eremeev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eremeev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shamkhalaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eremeev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shamkhalaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Eremeev controls his hands.
Eremeev takes an elbow to the temple.
Eremeev tries for a takedown but Shamkhalaev manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Eremeev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eremeev lands with a nice combination. Shamkhalaev backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Shamkhalaev takes the fight into the clinch.
Shamkhalaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shamkhalaev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Eremeev's brow.
Eremeev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrey Eremeev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Eremeev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Eremeev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eremeev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shamkhalaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eremeev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shamkhalaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eremeev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eremeev cracks Shamkhalaev with an open hand slap.
Eremeev throws a shot to the body.
Eremeev throws a big shot that misses.
Shamkhalaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Eremeev is just out of range.
Shamkhalaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eremeev swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Shamkhalaev closes the distance and clinches.
Eremeev blocks an uppercut.
Eremeev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamkhalaev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamkhalaev is pressed up against the cage. Eremeev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shamkhalaev down to the mat. Shamkhalaev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Shamkhalaev rushes Eremeev and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamkhalaev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eremeev.
Nice body punch from Eremeev.
Eremeev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shamkhalaev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1##BC2#
Eremeev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eremeev lands a right hook to the body.
Eremeev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Shamkhalaev closes the distance and clinches.
Eremeev is trying to stall.
Shamkhalaev misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Eremeev manages to break the clinch.
Eremeev throws a shot to the body.
Eremeev goes for a double leg but Shamkhalaev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shamkhalaev continues to drive forward.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
Shamkhalaev moves in looking to clinch but Eremeev pushes him off.
Shamkhalaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eremeev.
Eremeev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shamkhalaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Eremeev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Eremeev keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Eremeev lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamkhalaev walks into a jab.
Eremeev throws a lazy right hand but Shamkhalaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch up but Eremeev circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Eremeev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shamkhalaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Eremeev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shamkhalaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Eremeev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eremeev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eremeev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eremeev checks a low kick from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eremeev scores with a one two! Shamkhalaev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Eremeev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Eremeev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eremeev throws a series of punches but Shamkhalaev moves out of range.
Shamkhalaev moves in looking to clinch but Eremeev pushes him off.
Shamkhalaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Eremeev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shamkhalaev throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Shamkhalaev is looking to clinch.
Shamkhalaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamkhalaev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shamkhalaev cracks Eremeev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Shamkhalaev drives through and clinches with Eremeev against the cage.
Eremeev wants to take the fight to the mat but Shamkhalaev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Eremeev avoids a wild elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
Eremeev blocks the elbow strike.
Eremeev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shamkhalaev prevents it.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow inside that Eremeev shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Andrey Eremeev has been cut.
Eremeev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eremeev avoids a wild elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
Eremeev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow inside that Eremeev shrugs off.
Shamkhalaev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD2#
Eremeev wants the takedown. Shamkhalaev is fighting it off but Eremeev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shamkhalaev's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eremeev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Eremeev prevents Shamkhalaev from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Shamkhalaev has his feet on Eremeev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Shamkhalaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eremeev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shamkhalaev misses with a body shot.
Shamkhalaev wants to clinch up but Eremeev keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Eremeev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Shamkhalaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eremeev, pushing him back against the cage.
Shamkhalaev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eremeev is defending well for now.
Shamkhalaev lands a damaging elbow.
Shamkhalaev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eremeev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shamkhalaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eremeev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Eremeev blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Shamkhalaev. #ROC#
Eremeev is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrey Eremeev.
I think Eremeev 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Eremeev!
Our winner, Andrey Eremeev, 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:
Causing Havoc 59
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Bestarsson swings widly with a right hand
and Bestarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eremeev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Eremeev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bestarsson takes one on the button.
Bestarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eremeev.
Eremeev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bestarsson moves away.
Bestarsson connects with a single shot there.
Bestarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eremeev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bestarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eremeev lands with a cross.
Eremeev moves away from the strike by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eremeev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bestarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Eremeev scrambles back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bestarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Eremeev misses the target.
Bestarsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eremeev.
Viktor Bestarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eremeev misses with a hook
and Bestarsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eremeev's knee momentarily.
Bestarsson takes a swing at Eremeev's ribcage but misses.
Eremeev tries to counter with a takedown but Bestarsson is quick to defend against it.
Eremeev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Eremeev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bestarsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Eremeev misses with the combination.
We've been hearing reports that Eremeev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Eremeev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Eremeev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Eremeev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bestarsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Eremeev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eremeev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Eremeev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bestarsson's hands.
Bestarsson slips under a jab from Eremeev.
Bestarsson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bestarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eremeev.
Bestarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bestarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bestarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Eremeev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bestarsson moves away.
Bestarsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Eremeev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bestarsson. That one must have hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Eremeev misses the target.
Bestarsson takes one to the chin there.
Eremeev blocks a head kick by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bestarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bestarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bestarsson throws a jab when Eremeev was well out of range.
Bestarsson looks to land a right hand but Eremeev moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Eremeev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eremeev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bestarsson is fending him off so far but Eremeev persists. Nope, Bestarsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Bestarsson throws a right and a left that Eremeev avoids nicely.
Bestarsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Bestarsson misses with a right hand
and Eremeev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bestarsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Eremeev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bestarsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Eremeev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bestarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bestarsson. That's going to slow Eremeev down.
Bestarsson avoids the body shot from Eremeev.
Eremeev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bestarsson's waist but Bestarsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eremeev off to one side.
Bestarsson throws a shot to the body.
Bestarsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eremeev throws an off balance right hand
and Bestarsson counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bestarsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eremeev's calf.
Bestarsson lands a jab to the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bestarsson. Eremeev shrugs it off though.
Eremeev just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Eremeev moves out of range of the body kick.
Eremeev throws a body shot but no joy.
Bestarsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bestarsson - that will leave a mark!
Eremeev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bestarsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Eremeev's head.
Bestarsson lands with a nice body punch.
Eremeev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Bestarsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Bestarsson rushes Eremeev and presses him up against the cage.
Eremeev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Eremeev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bestarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eremeev taking a breather.
Bestarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eremeev backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Bestarsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bestarsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eremeev misses with a lunging right hand
and Bestarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bestarsson.
Eremeev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Eremeev fails with a takedown attempt.
Eremeev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bestarsson.
Eremeev misses with a wild body shot.
Bestarsson throws a shot to the body.
Bestarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eremeev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Bestarsson as Eremeev shoots in.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bestarsson. Eremeev shrugs it off though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bestarsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eremeev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Eremeev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bestarsson.
Eremeev throwing a counter right hand but Bestarsson manages to avoid it.#T1#
Eremeev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bestarsson but Bestarsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Eremeev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Eremeev does no damage.
Eremeev loads up on a big right hand but Bestarsson slips the punch.
Bestarsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Eremeev.
Crunch! Bestarsson slams his shin into Eremeev's torso.
Bestarsson misses with a head kick.
Bestarsson misses with an uppercut. Eremeev saw that one coming.
Bestarsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eremeev walks into a left hand. #ROC2#
Eremeev is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Bestarsson and Eremeev falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Bestarsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Viktor Bestarsson!
Our winner, Viktor Bestarsson, 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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