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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nikki Sixx and Boris Nedkov. Sixx comes to the cage accompanied by Life Is Beautiful. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nikki Sixx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Boris Nedkov!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nedkov rushes Sixx and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nedkov prevents the takedown attempt.
Sixx jumps guard but Nedkov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sixx is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nedkov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikki Sixx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nedkov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixx (0) vs (2) Nedkov
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nedkov in particular looking to stall.
Sixx is staying active underneath Nedkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sixx trying to hold on to Nedkov's head to control him but Nedkov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nedkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sixx keeps working.
Sixx is doing well to control the position and prevent Nedkov from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixx is trying to maintain the position but Nedkov is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixx is looking to improve his position.
Nedkov is looking for a kimura but Sixx is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nedkov to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixx is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nedkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nedkov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sixx (4) vs (2) Nedkov
Nedkov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sixx has good solid back control here.
Sixx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nedkov tries to break free.
Sixx is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nedkov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nedkov for a finish.
Nedkov is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nedkov gets back to full guard.
Nedkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sixx is aware though and is defending well.
Sixx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sixx is pushing down on Nedkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nedkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Sixx has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sixx has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixx (7) vs (2) Nedkov
Sixx trying to control but Nedkov is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixx controlling his opponent.
Nedkov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nedkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sixx's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sixx's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sixx (7) vs (6) Nedkov
Nedkov looking for the RNC.
Nedkov looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Sixx right now.
Nedkov is persistently looking for the submission but Sixx is defending it well.
Sixx manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nedkov's guard. Nice work there by Sixx.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixx (9) vs (6) Nedkov
Sixx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nedkov is keeping the position for now.
Nedkov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sixx has picked Nedkov up and slammed him! Nedkov can't keep hold of the triangle and Sixx manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixx (12) vs (6) Nedkov
Nedkov stops Sixx from passing to mount.
Sixx is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nedkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov sneaks back into half guard.
Nedkov is looking to improve his position.
Sixx is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nedkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sixx looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sixx works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixx (15) vs (6) Nedkov
Nedkov is looking to get to half guard.
Nedkov keeps trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sixx content just to control the position here.
Sixx wants to take his opponent's back but Nedkov doesn't allow it.
Nedkov is squirming around, avoiding Sixx's attempts to control the action.
Nedkov is looking to improve his position but Sixx isn't that keen on the idea.
Sixx avoids the attempt from Nedkov to control.
Nedkov regains half guard.
Sixx is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nedkov! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixx (18) vs (6) Nedkov
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sixx is looking to work his way around to Nedkov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Nedkov tries to lock up and control but Sixx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nedkov is squirming around, avoiding Sixx's attempts to control the action.
Sixx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sixx trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nedkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Sixx has a good base and remains in mount.
Sixx controlling from the full mount.
Nedkov is trying desperately to improve position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sixx wants to control the action but instead Nedkov gets a body lock and reverses into Sixx's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixx (18) vs (8) Nedkov
Nedkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sixx keeping moving, preventing Nedkov from controlling successfully.
Sixx looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Nedkov is defending well. Sixx quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Nedkov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sixx celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikki Sixx!
Nikki Sixx decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Brooks moves out of range of the strikes.
Nedkov avoids the body shot from Brooks.
Nedkov is looking for a counter combo.
Nedkov throws a one two combo.
Nedkov swings widly with a right hand
and Brooks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nedkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brooks finds it's way round the side to connect with Nedkov's head.
Brooks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brooks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brooks throws a head kick but Nedkov moves out of range.
As Brooks looks to move away, Nedkov throws a big counter combo but Brooks just gets out of the way.
Brooks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Nedkov.
Nedkov tries to bum rush Brooks with a series of wild strikes but Brooks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A countering left hand to the body from Brooks misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks throws a head kick but Nedkov moves out of range.
Brooks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nedkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nedkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nedkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brooks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Brooks closes the distance and clinches.
Nedkov misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Brooks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brooks lands a hook that snaps the head of Nedkov backwards.
Nedkov tries to throw a body punch but Brooks avoids it by throwing Nedkov back against the cage.
Brooks blocks a body shot from Nedkov.
Brooks is working Nedkov over against the cage.
Nedkov has a couple of punches blocked by Brooks.
Nedkov misses with the head strike.
Nedkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brooks's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Brooks.
A hook to the body from Brooks.
Nedkov misses with some punches.
Nedkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nedkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nedkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brooks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nedkov backwards.
Brooks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nedkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brooks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nedkov has a couple of punches blocked by Brooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nedkov takes a shot to the head.
Nedkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Brooks gets through Nedkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Nedkov is rocked!
A short right from Brooks on the inside.
Oh Nedkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brooks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brooks lands a big right hand that drops Nedkov! The killer instinct kicks in and Brooks finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Brooks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Brooks!
A very excited looking Eric Brooks rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Boris Nedkov and Chip Freedom. Freedom is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Star Spangled Banner. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Boris Nedkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Chip Freedom!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nedkov instigates a clinch.
Nedkov tries to pull guard but Freedom forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Freedom gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nedkov (0) vs (2) Freedom
Freedom trying to pass the guard but Nedkov defending well.
Nedkov actively working from the bottom here.
Freedom looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Freedom is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nedkov trying to control but Freedom postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nedkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Freedom pulls his head out easily.
Nedkov wants to control but Freedom is keeping busy.
Freedom passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nedkov (0) vs (5) Freedom
Nedkov is trying to control Freedom's posture but Freedom avoids it.
Freedom is trying to get an arm triangle but Nedkov is defending well.
Freedom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nedkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Freedom laying and praying for a moment but Nedkov takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nedkov sees it coming and defends easily.
Nedkov actively working from the bottom here.
Freedom controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Freedom 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.
Nedkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nedkov actively working from the bottom here.
Nedkov won't allow Freedom to pass to mount.
Nedkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freedom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Freedom stands and throws Nedkov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nedkov (0) vs (8) Freedom
Freedom trying to control the position but Nedkov is working away.
Freedom tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom wants to control but Nedkov is keeping him busy.
Nedkov tries to improve position but can't.
Nedkov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Freedom's best efforts.
Nedkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nedkov looking for submissions off his back.
Nedkov is trying to control but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Nedkov'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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Freedom trying to pass the guard but Nedkov defending well.
Freedom passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nedkov (0) vs (11) Freedom
Freedom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nedkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Freedom tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nedkov is trying to control Freedom's posture but Freedom avoids it.
Freedom thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Freedom wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nedkov, who protects the arm well.
Nedkov tries to improve position but can't.
Freedom trying to control the action but Nedkov is working from the bottom.
Freedom wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nedkov, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Nedkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nedkov is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Freedom working away.
Freedom controls the position.
Nedkov is trying to control Freedom's posture but Freedom avoids it.
Nedkov is trying to improve his position.
Nedkov is trying to control Freedom's posture but Freedom avoids it.
Freedom tries for a kimura but Nedkov is defending well.
Freedom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nedkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov gets back to half guard.
Nedkov actively working from the bottom here.
Freedom trying to pass the guard but Nedkov defending well.
Nedkov actively working from the bottom here.
Freedom is looking for a kimura but Nedkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Freedom to get the leverage.
Nedkov wants to control but Freedom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Freedom trying to control from half guard but Nedkov is working away.
Freedom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Freedom looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nedkov is trying to maintain the position but Freedom is very close to passing his half guard.
Freedom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nedkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Freedom.
Nedkov looking for submissions off his back.
Nedkov manages to get to full guard.
Nedkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Freedom trying to control but Nedkov is working from the bottom.
Nedkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nedkov can't keep his opponent in guard - Freedom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Freedom has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nedkov (0) vs (14) Freedom
Freedom looking to secure an arm triangle but Nedkov defends it well.
Nedkov tries to reverse the position but Freedom maintains control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nedkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Freedom pulls his head out easily.
Nedkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Freedom pulls his head out easily.
Freedom is keen to just control but Nedkov is a slippery customer.
Freedom tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nedkov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Freedom is looking for a kimura but Nedkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Freedom to get the leverage.
Nedkov is not content to let Freedom control the position.
Freedom passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nedkov (0) vs (17) Freedom
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Freedom wants to take a breather but Nedkov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Freedom.
Nedkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Freedom stacks Nedkov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Freedom! Score +3 for passing guard: Nedkov (0) vs (20) Freedom
Freedom looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Freedom wants to control but Nedkov is keeping him busy.
Nedkov being controlled for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nedkov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Freedom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nedkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Freedom is looking to take a break and control but Nedkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nedkov stops Freedom from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freedom wins on points by 20 to 0.
A relieved looking Chip Freedom 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:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Boris Nedkov and Ivo Koljeno. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Boris Nedkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ivo Koljeno!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nedkov moves into range and clinches up with Koljeno.
Nedkov gets control of Koljeno's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nedkov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nedkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koljeno can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nedkov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Koljeno drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nedkov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nedkov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nedkov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nedkov (4) vs (0) Koljeno
Nedkov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Koljeno's legs.
Nedkov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Koljeno is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Nedkov!
Boris Nedkov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Boris Nedkov and Normand Cleveland. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Normand Cleveland enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Boris Nedkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Normand Cleveland!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nedkov closes the distance and clinches.
Cleveland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nedkov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boris Nedkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nedkov darts in and clinches Cleveland up against the cage.
Cleveland looking for a takedown.
Cleveland is trying to trip Nedkov. He has hold of a leg but Nedkov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cleveland persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nedkov (0) vs (2) Cleveland
Cleveland trying to control the position from guard on top but Nedkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nedkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cleveland is aware though and is defending well.
Nedkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cleveland defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nedkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cleveland controls the pace.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cleveland has eaten all the pies!
Cleveland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nedkov working a defensive guard here.
Nedkov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nedkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've been hearing good reports from Nedkov'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.
Cleveland seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cleveland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nedkov is trying to control the position but Cleveland postures up.
Nedkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cleveland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cleveland preventing the sweep.
Cleveland trying to control the position from guard on top but Nedkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cleveland drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nedkov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nedkov (2) vs (2) Cleveland
Nedkov preventing the sweep.
Cleveland controls Nedkov momentarily but Nedkov frees himself.
Cleveland has his foot on Nedkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nedkov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov postures up.
Nedkov looking to pass the guard.
Nedkov trying to control but Cleveland is working from the bottom.
Cleveland wants to sweep but no luck.
Nedkov pushes down on Cleveland's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cleveland is looking to improve his position.
Nedkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cleveland has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cleveland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nedkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cleveland is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nedkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleveland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cleveland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nedkov has managed to get both his arms back between Cleveland's legs - danger averted.
Nedkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cleveland keeping moving, preventing Nedkov from controlling successfully.
Nedkov passes Cleveland's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nedkov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cleveland! Score +3 for passing guard: Nedkov (5) vs (2) Cleveland
Nedkov is working for a guillotine from mount but Cleveland frees his head quite easily.
Nedkov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nedkov prevents Cleveland from getting the reversal.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov has hold of Cleveland's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cleveland manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nedkov trying to control but Cleveland is having none of it.
Cleveland defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nedkov.
Nedkov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nedkov wants to control the pace but Cleveland is squirming around nicely.
Nedkov goes for an armbar but Cleveland turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cleveland. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nedkov (5) vs (4) Cleveland
Cleveland trying to control the position from guard on top but Nedkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cleveland showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cleveland trying to control but Nedkov is working from the bottom.
Nedkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cleveland defends well.
Nedkov working a defensive guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cleveland trying to control but Nedkov is working from the bottom.
Cleveland looking to sit in guard and control but Nedkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nedkov (7) vs (4) Cleveland
Nedkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleveland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nedkov is pushing down on Cleveland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cleveland is fighting to maintain full guard but Nedkov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nedkov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cleveland is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Nedkov!
Boris Nedkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
VCL Fight Night: 35
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Nedkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wallace.
We've been informed that Wallace has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wallace checks a leg kick.
Wallace changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nedkov.
Nedkov moves away from the strike by Wallace.
It looked like Nedkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nedkov looks to land a combination but Wallace avoids it well.
Wallace rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nedkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Wallace takes one to the chin there.
Nedkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wallace.
Nedkov throws a series of punches but Wallace avoids them all with ease.
Wallace with the counter takedown but Nedkov avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Nedkov. No joy for Wallace on that attempt. #TD2#
Wallace drives through with a takedown into Nedkov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Nedkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Nedkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wallace stacks Nedkov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wallace!
Wallace lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Wallace wants to control but Nedkov is keeping him busy.
Nedkov taking a bit of punishment here - Wallace scoring with strikes.
Wallace working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace grinds an elbow into Nedkov's temple.
Wallace working away.
Wallace lands a nice forearm strike.
Nedkov is trying to improve his position.
Wallace lands a strong strike to the head of Nedkov. That's dazed him! Wallace looking to finish here. Nedkov is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Wallace lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Wallace!
After winning the bout, Lee Wallace 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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