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Event:
Highland Games 212
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Stubb swings for the body but Saraev moves out of range.
Stubb misses with a straight right.
Stubb throws a looping overhand right but Saraev ducks down to avoid it.
Stubb's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stubb's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saraev.
Stubb is not content to let Saraev control the position.
Stubb dodges the ground and pound from Saraev.
The strikes coming from Saraev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Saraev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saraev working the strikes but Stubb uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Saraev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stubb blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saraev.
Stubb is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saraev scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Saraev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stubb's head.
Stubb is looking to escape.
Stubb is looking to get back to full guard here but Saraev has managed to pass to side control instead.
Saraev working away.
Saraev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Saraev controlling from side mount.
Saraev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stubb is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Saraev tries to score with some ground and pound. Stubb controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Stubb regains half guard.
Saraev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stubb tries to kick Saraev off but Saraev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Saraev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stubb wants to improve his position but Saraev is controlling well.
Saraev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stubb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saraev is working away from the top position though.
Saraev wants to take a breather but Stubb is having none of it.
Stubb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saraev.
Stubb is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saraev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stubb is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Stubb keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saraev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stubb!
Stubb is desperately trying to improve his position but Saraev has a good base and remains in mount.
Saraev working the ground and pound effectively.
Stubb wants to control but Saraev is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stubb is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Saraev is staying active.#T4#
Stubb is in a horrible position here. Saraev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Saraev lands a big shot there that rocks Stubb but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stubb wants to control but Saraev is having none of it.
Saraev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Saraev controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stubb is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saraev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saraev avoids the attempt from Stubb to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razval Saraev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stubb with a jab.
Stubb swings for the body but Saraev moves out of range.
Saraev shoots in but Stubb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stubb throws the left hand but Saraev avoids the punch easily.
Saraev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stubb can do to turn this around?
Stubb misses the shot to the body.
Stubb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD#
Saraev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stubb was covering up waiting for the punch and Saraev finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Stubb has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Saraev has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Saraev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stubb smiles and moves away.
Saraev blocks a jab.
Saraev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stubb.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stubb throws a hook to the side of Saraev's head but Saraev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saraev is looking to counter the offense by Stubb and move into the clinch.
Stubb misses with a wild body shot.
Saraev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Stubb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stubb throws a hook but Saraev avoids it easily.
Stubb just misses with a punch to the body.
Saraev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saraev darts in looking for a takedown but Stubb gets double underhooks and turns Saraev into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razval Saraev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Stubb.#KD2#
Stubb lands a big right hand that sends Saraev crashing to the mat! Stubb stays standing though and waves Saraev back to his feet!#ROC2#
Saraev is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saraev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stubb pinned against the cage. Stubb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oh Saraev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stubb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stubb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saraev circles away quickly and effectively.
Saraev seems to have got his legs back now.
Jab by Stubb.
Stubb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saraev at a distance.
Stubb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stubb cracks Saraev with an open hand slap.#T2#
Stubb lands with a cross.
Stubb falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Saraev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Saraev. #TD#
Saraev manages to pull guard.
Stubb is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stubb stopping the sweep attempt from Saraev.
Stubb is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saraev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stubb trying to control but Saraev is working from the bottom. #T3#
Stubb looking to pass the guard.
Saraev wants to sweep here but Stubb controlling him for the moment.
Stubb wants to control from the top but Saraev keeps moving.
Stubb has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Saraev is proving hard to escape from.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Saraev is pulling down on Stubb's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Stubb misses the target. #TD#
Saraev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stubb tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Saraev is in Stubb's guard.
Stubb is trying to keep Saraev in close.
Saraev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stubb keeping moving, preventing Saraev from controlling successfully.
Saraev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stubb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saraev looking to pass the guard.
Stubb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Stubb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Saraev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Stubb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saraev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Stubb misses.
Alexander Stubb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stubb misses with a hook
#CL#
and Saraev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stubb will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Saraev up against the cage.
Stubb is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saraev is keeping busy.
Stubb scores with a shoulder strike.
Saraev is looking for a takedown.
Saraev tries to throw a body punch but Stubb avoids it by throwing Saraev back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stubb looking to stall.
Stubb misses with a punch on the inside.
Stubb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stubb has Saraev pushed against the cage.
Stubb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Stubb throws a head punch that misses.
Saraev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stubb gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saraev is working for takedown but Stubb is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razval Saraev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stubb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stubb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stubb stalling.
Stubb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stubb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stubb pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Stubb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saraev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stubb scores with a nice right hand.
Stubb misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Saraev counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Stubb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Saraev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stubb as he jumps to the side.
Saraev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Saraev shoots in looking for a takedown but Stubb manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saraev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saraev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stubb throws a jab when Saraev was well out of range.
Saraev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#KD2#
Stubb cracks Saraev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Stubb has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Saraev to stand back up!
Saraev misses with an uppercut
and Stubb counters with a big right hand! Oh Saraev is in trouble here! Stubb follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Stubb!
Alexander Stubb thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Highland Games 200
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Hand Grenade throws a nice looking combination but Saraev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hand Grenade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hand Grenade lands a really nice looking cross but Saraev seems unphased.
Sloppy strikes from Hand Grenade. Those never looked like landing.
Saraev dives in for a single leg takedown but Hand Grenade sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hand Grenade lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A shot to the body from Saraev misses
enabling Hand Grenade to counter with a crisp jab.
Hand Grenade throws a jab but it's blocked by Saraev.
Saraev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hand Grenade fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Hand Grenade does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hand Grenade scores with a body shot.
Hand Grenade loads up on a big right hand but Saraev slips the punch.
Hand Grenade works over Saraev's head and body with a nice combination.
Saraev fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Saraev misses the target.
Hand Grenade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saraev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hand Grenade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hand Grenade swinging wildly here.
Saraev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Saraev avoids the body shot from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hand Grenade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saraev fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razval Saraev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Hand Grenade misses.
Hand Grenade throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Saraev counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Saraev has Hand Grenade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hand Grenade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Hand Grenade breaks from the clinch.
Marcus Hand Grenade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hand Grenade scores with the left hand. Saraev knows he should have avoided that one.
Saraev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hand Grenade was well out of range. Poor timing from Saraev.
No joy there for Hand Grenade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saraev looks to score with a jab to the body but Hand Grenade is just out of range.
A punch combination from Hand Grenade misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hand Grenade enables Saraev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hand Grenade manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Saraev throws an elbow that misses. Hand Grenade uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saraev's guard. Nice move by Hand Grenade!#REVB#
Hand Grenade wants to stand and escape but instead Saraev has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Hand Grenade wants to stand up but Saraev is controlling him. #T3#
Saraev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hand Grenade wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Saraev manages to pass to side control.
Hand Grenade is looking to escape.
Saraev is figuring out what he wants to do next.#ES2#
Hand Grenade has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Saraev is on him like a limpet, forcing Hand Grenade back against the cage.
Saraev tries to pull guard but Hand Grenade forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Hand Grenade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hand Grenade misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Saraev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hand Grenade as he avoids it easily.
Hand Grenade looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hand Grenade throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Saraev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Saraev is standing up over Hand Grenade. Hand Grenade looks to escape but Saraev dives into side control.
Hand Grenade wants to get back to his feet but Saraev drags him back down.
Saraev lands some shots froms side control.
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!
Saraev cracks Hand Grenade with a big right hand but Hand Grenade just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hand Grenade avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Saraev.
Hand Grenade wants to get back to his feet but Saraev drags him back down.
Saraev happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hand Grenade dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hand Grenade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saraev circles away quickly and effectively.
Marcus Hand Grenade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saraev throws out a loose jab but Hand Grenade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hand Grenade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hand Grenade tests Saraev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marcus Hand Grenade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saraev moves out of range as Hand Grenade strikes.
Saraev has his takedown stuffed
and Saraev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hand Grenade misses with a two punch combination.
Hand Grenade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saraev was well out of range. Poor timing from Hand Grenade.
Saraev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hand Grenade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Saraev.
Hand Grenade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hand Grenade scores with a shot to the body.
Hand Grenade lands a slapping body shot.
Saraev staying out of range there.#T1#
Hand Grenade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saraev momentarily.
Saraev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hand Grenade manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Hand Grenade misses.
Hand Grenade has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hand Grenade misses with an uppercut. Saraev saw that one coming.
Saraev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saraev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saraev misses the body punch
and Hand Grenade counters with a nice uppercut.
Hand Grenade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Saraev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hand Grenade digs a good hook to Saraev's body.
Hand Grenade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Hand Grenade as Saraev shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razval Saraev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Saraev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hand Grenade wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Saraev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hand Grenade is avoiding damage well.
#T2#
Hand Grenade is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Saraev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hand Grenade is working to avoid the ground and pound but Saraev connects with a decent elbow.
Saraev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hand Grenade wants to get back to his feet.
Hand Grenade is not content to let Saraev control the position. #T3#
Hand Grenade tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Saraev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Saraev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hand Grenade looks a forlorn figure.
Saraev lands with some strikes.
Hand Grenade really wants to buck Saraev off and get back to his feet.
Saraev is landing with some decent strikes but Hand Grenade is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hand Grenade is trying to stand up.#T4#
Saraev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hand Grenade is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saraev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Razval Saraev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hand Grenade wants to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Saraev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Hand Grenade squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hand Grenade is squirming around, avoiding Saraev's attempts to control the action.
Saraev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hand Grenade is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#ES2#
Hand Grenade somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Hand Grenade 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#
Saraev slips a jab from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade misses with a series of wild punches.
Saraev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hand Grenade stuffs the takedown.
Saraev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hand Grenade looks to land a combination. Saraev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hand Grenade misses with a combination
#CL#
and Saraev counters by moving into the clinch.
Saraev has Hand Grenade pressed against the cage, preventing Hand Grenade from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hand Grenade stops a takedown attempt from Saraev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hand Grenade breaks from the clinch.
Hand Grenade scores with a nice head shot.
Saraev cracks Hand Grenade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab from Hand Grenade.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hand Grenade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Hand Grenade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saraev fails with the takedown
and Hand Grenade counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razval Saraev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hand Grenade misses with a wild body shot.
Saraev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hand Grenade swivels and escapes.
Hand Grenade misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Hand Grenade. Those never looked like landing.
Hand Grenade connects with a looping right hand.
Saraev slips a jab from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade throws a big shot that misses.
Saraev swings for the body but Hand Grenade moves out of range.
Saraev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hand Grenade on the side of the head. #T2#
Hand Grenade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hand Grenade.
Saraev is looking to counter the offense by Hand Grenade and move into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Hand Grenade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Saraev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hand Grenade napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hand Grenade tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Saraev won't let Hand Grenade get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Saraev controlling the position easily from mount.
Saraev tries to control but Hand Grenade wriggling away. #T3#
Hand Grenade tries to buck Saraev off but he can't manage it.
Saraev with shots to the head and body - Hand Grenade looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hand Grenade trying desperately to get to his feet.
Saraev scoring with strikes but Hand Grenade is staying in there.
Hand Grenade is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Saraev with shots to the head and body - Hand Grenade looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hand Grenade is trying to stand up.
Saraev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Saraev controlling his opponent.
Marcus Hand Grenade is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
BOOM! Saraev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Saraev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC#
Hand Grenade is rocked!
Saraev scoring with strikes but Hand Grenade is staying in there.
Hand Grenade is still in real trouble! Can Saraev finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saraev drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hand Grenade! More shots from Saraev and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razval Saraev!
Razval Saraev very nearly forgot to thank Highland Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Highland Games 196
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
White throws a right hand that Saraev ducks under and follows up with a left that Saraev also avoids with ease.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that White 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.
Saraev lands a slapping body shot.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saraev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
White misses with a few strikes there.
White misses with a wild combination.
Saraev misses the jab.
White throws a lazy right hand but Saraev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saraev tries for a takedown but White circles away easily
and White counters with a one-two to the body.
White falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Saraev counters by clinching up.
Saraev is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Saraev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. White is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razval Saraev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saraev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but White gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Saraev jumps guard but White stands there with Saraev around his waist. Saraev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saraev misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saraev or perhaps it was just good defense by White, which made it look bad.
Saraev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
White misses with the combination.
#TD#
White gets caught flat footed, as Saraev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Saraev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saraev looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Saraev pulls White in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
White trying to stand up but can't free himself from Saraev's guard.
Saraev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
White tries to stand but Saraev is controlling from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Saraev controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
White goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saraev has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris White dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
White gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saraev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saraev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saraev throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
White is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saraev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Saraev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saraev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saraev looks to land a strike but White avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Saraev trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Saraev throws a big elbow that misses.
Saraev trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saraev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saraev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saraev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
White can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saraev controls the pace.
White keeping moving, preventing Saraev from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Saraev is trying hard to land a takedown here. White sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
White fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chris White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saraev lands a jab.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saraev.
A right-left combo lands from White.
Saraev is trying hard to land a takedown here. White sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saraev misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razval Saraev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and White duly obliges. #T3#
White misses with a two punch combination.
Saraev tries to counter with a takedown but White is quick to defend against it.
Saraev shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
White misses with a two punch combination.
Saraev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
White throws a right hand that Saraev ducks under and follows up with a left that Saraev also avoids with ease.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saraev misses with a takedown attempt
and White counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saraev misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from White.
Razval Saraev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saraev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps White thinking. #T4##TD#
Saraev shoots in and bounces White off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saraev looking to pass the guard.
Saraev works over White with some ground and pound from guard.
Saraev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saraev is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris White 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Saraev stuns White with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chris White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saraev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White is fending him off so far but Saraev persists. Nope, White circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
Saraev darts in looking for a takedown but White gets double underhooks and turns Saraev into the cage.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saraev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and White counters with a left and a right that stings Saraev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razval Saraev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saraev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saraev circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
White drops Saraev with a beautiful combination! Saraev stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - White is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Saraev is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Razval Saraev has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White throws a nice looking combination but Saraev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Saraev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saraev shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saraev seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from White as Saraev shoots in.
Saraev tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saraev dives in and grabs White's left leg, looking for a takedown. White pushes down on Saraev's head and hops out.
White misses with a few strikes there.
Saraev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saraev with a lazy takedown attempt
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
White drops Saraev with a beautiful combination! Saraev stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - White is looking for the KO!
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saraev.
White throws a right and a left that Saraev avoids nicely. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saraev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
A right-left combo lands from White.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slapping body kick lands there for White.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saraev tries for a takedown but White circles away easily#KD2#
and White counters with a nice right hand that sends Saraev toppling to the canvas! Saraev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can White finish him?!
Saraev fails with the takedown
and White scores with a counter punch that sends Saraev to the canvas! White smells blood - he's punishing Saraev with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Saraev has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris White!
A victorious Chris White 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:
Highland Games 191
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Harding tests Saraev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harding avoids the body shot from Saraev.
It seemed like Harding was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Harding misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harding enables Saraev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harding manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Saraev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harding utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saraev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harding keeping moving, preventing Saraev from controlling successfully.
Saraev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding is controlling Saraev's posture.
Saraev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Saraev trying to control the position from guard on top but Harding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Saraev distracts Harding with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saraev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saraev is working Harding over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saraev throwing strikes from guard but Harding blocks nicely.
Saraev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harding manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saraev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Saraev pulls Harding in close to his closed guard and prevents Harding from doing any damage or advancing position.
Harding must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Saraev keeping full guard, as Harding tries to pass.
Saraev seems keen to control Harding's posture.
Harding trying to control but Saraev is working from the bottom. #T3#
Harding stopping the sweep attempt from Saraev.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good standup being displayed there by Harding as he connects with a hook.
Saraev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Harding misses with an uppercut. Saraev saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saraev. Harding does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Saraev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saraev staying out of range there.
Saraev throws a body punch but Harding moves out of range.
Saraev misses with a takedown attempt - Harding sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circling - Harding throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harding sizes up Saraev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saraev fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razval Saraev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harding scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Saraev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harding swivels and escapes.
Harding is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Harding connects with a body shot.
Saraev shoots in for a takedown but Harding shows good takedown defense.
Harding scores with a hook.
Saraev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Saraev looking to score a takedown here. Harding is defending well but Saraev drives through and ends up in Harding's guard.
Saraev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saraev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saraev trying to control but Harding is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Saraev connects with a couple of short punches.
Saraev stays in close to Harding's body and controls the position.
Saraev trying to control the position from guard on top but Harding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saraev cracks Harding with a solid left hand.
Saraev working some strikes from top position.
Saraev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #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.
Harding managing to control the position.
Saraev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saraev wants to control from the top but Harding keeps moving.
Saraev working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harding keeping moving, preventing Saraev from controlling successfully.
Saraev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harding is looking to sweep but instead, Saraev has passed into half guard.
Saraev drops an elbow to the side of Harding's head.
Harding 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.#T3#
Saraev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harding avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saraev.
Saraev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harding looks like he's trying to stand up.
Harding tries to get to full guard but Saraev has control of the leg.
Saraev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saraev is nestled in close to Harding, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harding won't allow Saraev to pass to mount.
Razval Saraev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harding trying to control from the bottom.
Saraev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Harding to regain full guard.
Saraev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harding working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saraev.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harding trying to keep a closed guard but Saraev is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saraev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harding defends well and Saraev ends up having to push Harding into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Harding swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razval Saraev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harding throws a hook but Saraev avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Saraev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razval Saraev dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Harding walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harding misses with an uppercut. Saraev saw that one coming.
Saraev shoots in for a takedown but Harding shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Razval Saraev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saraev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saraev doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Harding counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razval Saraev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saraev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Saraev is rocked!
Harding swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oh Saraev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harding misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Saraev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saraev seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Saraev tries for a takedown but Harding sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saraev looks to throw the jab but Harding is out of range.
Saraev shoots and misses
and Harding counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harding lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saraev lands a nice looking body shot.
Harding misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Saraev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harding has momentary wrist control but Saraev slips an elbow through the middle.
Harding wants to sweep but no luck.
Saraev trying to control but Harding is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harding can do anything to dispel that myth.
Saraev sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Saraev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harding looking for a sweep. Not yet Harding, not yet.
Saraev looking to pass the guard.
Harding tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saraev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saraev wants to control from the top but Harding keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Harding lands a really nice looking cross but Saraev seems unphased.
Harding dips to his left and cracks Saraev with an uppercut!
Harding throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Saraev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Harding is trying to defend but Saraev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Saraev is nestled in close to Harding, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saraev passes to full mount!
Saraev looking to finish with strikes here!
#T4#
Saraev misses with a head shot.
Saraev misses with a head shot.
Harding wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Saraev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saraev throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Saraev thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Saraev with the ground and pound from mount.
Saraev looking to finish with strikes here!
Harding is in a horrible position here. Saraev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Razval Saraev.
I think Saraev 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razval Saraev!
An out of breath and clearly excited Razval Saraev thanked Highland Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Highland Games 188
Date: Jul 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Saraev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Janeiro is trying to defend but Saraev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Saraev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Saraev trying to mount his opponent but Janeiro defends it.
Saraev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saraev slips a nice elbow through Janeiro's hands, connecting with Janeiro's forehead.
Saraev wants to control but Janeiro is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Janeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saraev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saraev is trying to control. Janeiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Saraev passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saraev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Janeiro hang on?
Saraev throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Saraev trying to control but Janeiro is having none of it.
Janeiro in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Saraev controlling the position easily from mount.
Janeiro is bucking up trying to escape but Saraev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Saraev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Janeiro is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janeiro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Saraev 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.#T3#
Saraev controlling the position.#SUB#
Janeiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Saraev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Janeiro has Saraev in his guard.#REVB#
Janeiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saraev is in close to Janeiro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saraev trying to control the position from guard on top but Janeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saraev chips away with some ground and pound.
Saraev throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Saraev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saraev throwing strikes but missing.
Saraev looking to pass the guard.
Saraev throwing strikes from guard but Janeiro blocks nicely.
Saraev lands a couple of elbows.
Saraev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saraev wants to control from the top but Janeiro keeps moving.
Saraev with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razval Saraev 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##TD2#
Janeiro tries to sprawl but Saraev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Razval Saraev has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Janeiro actively working from the bottom here.
Saraev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Janeiro's head.
Janeiro is looking for a sweep. Saraev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saraev trying to control the action but Janeiro is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Saraev seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saraev thows a huge punch but Janeiro dodges it nicely.
Saraev lands strikes from half guard.
Saraev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Janeiro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saraev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Saraev working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Saraev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Saraev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Saraev 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.
Saraev is looking to take a break and control but Janeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saraev throws a strike but Janeiro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Saraev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saraev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saraev looks to score with a jab to the body but Janeiro is just out of range.
Janeiro attempts a counter takedown but Saraev avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Saraev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Janeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saraev wants to control from the top but Janeiro keeps moving.
Saraev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Saraev chips away with some ground and pound.
Saraev landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
Janeiro is rocked!
Saraev arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Janeiro'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 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Razval Saraev!
Razval Saraev very nearly forgot to thank Highland Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Highland Games 183
Date: Jun 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Hamidovich Saitiev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Saraev gets back to half guard.
Saraev trying to control but Hamidovich Saitiev postures up.
Saraev taking some punishment here, with Hamidovich Saitiev in his half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hamidovich Saitiev misses with a head shot. Saraev uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev looking to sit in guard and control but Saraev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Saraev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hamidovich Saitiev's head.
Saraev throws an elbow that misses. Hamidovich Saitiev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saraev's guard. Nice move by Hamidovich Saitiev!#REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saraev holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a big right hand that misses.
Saraev has his hands on Hamidovich Saitiev's head, controlling the position.
Saraev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hamidovich Saitiev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev is pushing down on Saraev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saraev is fighting to maintain full guard but Hamidovich Saitiev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saraev is not content to let Hamidovich Saitiev control the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hamidovich Saitiev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saraev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saraev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hamidovich Saitiev is thwarting Saraev's attempts to control the position.
Saraev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saraev has his hands on Hamidovich Saitiev's head, controlling the position.
Hamidovich Saitiev throwing strikes from guard but Saraev blocks nicely.
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking to work some ground and pound but Saraev has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saraev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hamidovich Saitiev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Saraev is looking to work some ground and pound but Hamidovich Saitiev has wrist control.
Saraev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to control the position.
Hamidovich Saitiev seems keen to control Saraev's posture.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to sweep here but Saraev controlling him for the moment.
Saraev is working Hamidovich Saitiev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saraev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hamidovich Saitiev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hamidovich Saitiev tries to get out of the position.
Hamidovich Saitiev controlling Saraev's posture.
Hamidovich Saitiev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #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.
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking to stand up but Saraev isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Saraev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hamidovich Saitiev looking for a sweep. Not yet Hamidovich Saitiev, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Saraev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries to get to full guard but Saraev has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. Saraev connects with a nice short shot to Hamidovich Saitiev's temple.
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 Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Saraev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hamidovich Saitiev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Saraev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hamidovich Saitiev avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Saraev.
Saraev scoring with punches from side control.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries to bench press Saraev off him but Saraev keeps the position.
Saraev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hamidovich Saitiev regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to get back to full guard.
Saraev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hamidovich Saitiev defending well though.
Saraev is trying to control the action in half guard but Hamidovich Saitiev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ground and pound from Saraev.
Hamidovich Saitiev taking some punishment here, with Saraev in his half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking for a sweep. Saraev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hamidovich Saitiev is in trouble now - Saraev has advanced to mount!
Saraev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hamidovich Saitiev?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saraev landing strikes from the mount and Hamidovich Saitiev is in trouble!
Saraev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Saraev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hamidovich Saitiev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hamidovich Saitiev wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Saraev.
Hamidovich Saitiev is in a horrible position here. Saraev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T2#
Hamidovich Saitiev is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Saraev working the ground and pound effectively.
Saraev looking to control but Hamidovich Saitiev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saraev thowing shots but they're missing.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries to reverse the position but Saraev maintains control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saraev lands a big shot there that rocks Hamidovich Saitiev but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Saraev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hamidovich Saitiev hang on?
Saraev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hamidovich Saitiev is working to get back to half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to hold on but Saraev pushes him away.#T3#
Hamidovich Saitiev 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.
Saraev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Saraev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saraev is trying to control the action in half guard but Hamidovich Saitiev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saraev stops Hamidovich Saitiev from getting back to his feet.
Hamidovich Saitiev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saraev is working away from the top position though.
Saraev prevents Hamidovich Saitiev from improving his position.
Saraev working over Hamidovich Saitiev with some ground and pound. Hamidovich Saitiev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Saraev connects with a nice short shot to Hamidovich Saitiev's temple. #T4#
Saraev is looking to advance position but Hamidovich Saitiev won't allow it.
Well, if Saraev 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.
Hamidovich Saitiev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev controls Saraev momentarily but Saraev frees himself.
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saraev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Saraev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to escape back to his feet but Saraev uses the scramble to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razval Saraev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Saraev looking to score a takedown here. Hamidovich Saitiev is defending well but Saraev drives through and ends up in Hamidovich Saitiev's guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Saraev manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Saraev is trying to control. Hamidovich Saitiev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saraev drops an elbow to the side of Hamidovich Saitiev's head.
Hamidovich Saitiev manages to get to full guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev 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#
Saraev is trying to control but can't.
Saraev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hamidovich Saitiev. #T1#
Hamidovich Saitiev working over Saraev with some ground and pound. Saraev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hamidovich Saitiev is keen to just control but Saraev is a slippery customer.
Saraev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to control from the top but Saraev keeps moving.
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking to work some ground and pound but Saraev has wrist control.
Razval Saraev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saraev has Hamidovich Saitiev pulled in close to control his posture.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saraev wants to sweep here but Hamidovich Saitiev controlling him for the moment.
Hamidovich Saitiev scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Saraev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hamidovich Saitiev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Saraev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to keep a closed guard but Saraev is proving a slippery customer.
Saraev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to get back to his feet but Saraev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hamidovich Saitiev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saraev controls the pace.
Saraev postures up in Hamidovich Saitiev's guard and throws a big left but Hamidovich Saitiev blocks it. #T3#
Saraev trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamidovich Saitiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saraev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hamidovich Saitiev enables Saraev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hamidovich Saitiev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hamidovich Saitiev 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.
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
My spies in English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) inform me that Saraev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Saraev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hamidovich Saitiev's guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saraev.
Hamidovich Saitiev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saraev trying to control but Hamidovich Saitiev is working from the bottom. #T4#
Saraev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saraev slips nicely into half guard.
Saraev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking for a sweep. Saraev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Saraev has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Saraev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to control but Saraev is having none of it.
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Razval Saraev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saraev 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razval Saraev!
An out of breath and clearly excited Razval Saraev thanked Highland Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Highland Games 173
Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Of Bath And Wells pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Of Bath And Wells misses with an uppercut. Saraev saw that one coming.
Of Bath And Wells avoids the body shot from Saraev.
Of Bath And Wells is looking to counter punch.
Saraev swings for the body but Of Bath And Wells moves out of range.
Of Bath And Wells cracks Saraev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saraev. Of Bath And Wells does a little dance to reset his feet.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a looping right.
Saraev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Saraev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Of Bath And Wells breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Bath And Wells connects with a right hand. Saraev shakes it off.
Of Bath And Wells throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Of Bath And Wells.#ROC#
Saraev is rocked!
Of Bath And Wells throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Saraev throws a hook to the side of Of Bath And Wells's head but Of Bath And Wells sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Of Bath And Wells looks to score with a jab to the body but Saraev is just out of range.
Saraev wants to counter the offense by Of Bath And Wells and move into the clinch position.#KD#
Of Bath And Wells drops Saraev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Saraev looks back up at him and smiles so Of Bath And Wells waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Saraev is still on wobbly legs! Can Of Bath And Wells finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Razval Saraev has been cut.
Of Bath And Wells tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saraev was well out of range. Poor timing from Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Saraev head around and knocks him out cold! Of Bath And Wells hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Bishop Of Bath And Wells!
After the fight, The Bishop Of Bath And Wells was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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