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Event:
HFC 94:Kriel vs Pritchard
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Abdurahimov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abdurahimov works over Dall's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Terryn Dall has been cut.
Dall blocks a jab.
Abdurahimov throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Abdurahimov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dall's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall moves into full guard.
Dall throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dall trying to strike off his back.
Abdurahimov landing some decent shots from guard.
Dall throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1#
Dall will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Abdurahimov throwing strikes from guard but Dall blocks nicely.
Dall trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Abdurahimov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dall trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dall throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dall striking off his back but it's not causing Abdurahimov any problems.
Dall striking off his back but it's not causing Abdurahimov any problems.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Abdurahimov lands a couple of elbows.
Abdurahimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall striking off his back but it's not causing Abdurahimov any problems.
Abdurahimov passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Dall moves into full guard.
Abdurahimov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Dall striking off his back but it's not causing Abdurahimov any problems.
Dall throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dall trying to strike off his back.
Dall throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abdurahimov misses with a straight left.
Dall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Abdurahimov defends it well.
Abdurahimov throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Abdurahimov misses with a straight left.
Dall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Abdurahimov throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Dall counters with a single leg into guard. Abdurahimov didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dall throwing strikes from guard but Abdurahimov blocks nicely.
Dall throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Dall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dall with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Abdurahimov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abdurahimov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dall throws a strike but Abdurahimov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dall striking off his back but it's not causing Abdurahimov any problems.
Dall trying to strike off his back.
Dall scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Dall trying to strike off his back.
#T4#
Dall throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Abdurahimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdurahimov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dall throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dall doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dall throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall throws an elbow that misses. Abdurahimov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dall's guard. Nice move by Abdurahimov!#REVR#
Dall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dall throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Abdurahimov trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Dall wants to sweep here but Abdurahimov controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Abdurahimov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terryn Dall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Abdurahimov looks for the body kick but Dall saw that one coming.
Dall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Abdurahimov throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
A jab from Abdurahimov misses.
Abdurahimov lands with a slapping head kick. #TD#
Abdurahimov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dall tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Abdurahimov is in Dall's guard.
Dall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abdurahimov.
Dall throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dall tries to strike from the bottom.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Abdurahimov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall trying to strike off his back.
Dall striking off his back but it's not causing Abdurahimov any problems.
Dall throws a nice elbow from the bottom.#T1#
Dall throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Abdurahimov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dall throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dall slips a straight right by Abdurahimov.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
A punch combination from Abdurahimov misses.
Dall walks into a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Abdurahimov. Dall shrugs it off though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Abdurahimov.
Terryn Dall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Abdurahimov rushes Dall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dall has a couple of punches blocked by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov taking a breather.
Abdurahimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Abdurahimov jumps into guard, dragging Dall to the mat.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Abdurahimov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T2#
Abdurahimov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abdurahimov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dall postures up in Abdurahimov's guard and throws a big left but Abdurahimov blocks it.
Dall lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dall throws a big right hand that misses.
Abdurahimov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dall. #SUB#
Abdurahimov looking for a guillotine here but Dall defends easily.
Dall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dall throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dall throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Dall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abdurahimov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dall is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dall's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dall postures up in Abdurahimov's guard and throws a big left but Abdurahimov blocks it.
Dall passes Abdurahimov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Terryn Dall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Abdurahimov has hold of Dall's hands but Dall slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Abdurahimov keeping hold of Dall's head, controlling as best he can.
Dall looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abdurahimov defending well though.
Abdurahimov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Abdurahimov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shamil Abdurahimov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terryn Dall's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dall slips under a jab from Abdurahimov.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abdurahimov throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
so Dall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Abdurahimov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abdurahimov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dall.
Dall throwing strikes from guard but Abdurahimov blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dall throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abdurahimov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Dall landing some decent shots from guard.
Dall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Abdurahimov's head.
Dall postures up.
Dall lands a couple of elbows.
Dall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dall lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Abdurahimov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dall throws a big right hand that misses.
Dall is in close to Abdurahimov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#CUT2#
It looks like Shamil Abdurahimov has been cut.
Dall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Dall landing with the ground and pound.
Dall scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Dall stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Abdurahimov throws up his legs and catches Dall in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Dall tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Abdurahimov! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shamil Abdurahimov!
A very excited looking Shamil Abdurahimov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RBFC 91:Schopenhauer vs Matos
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov throws the left hand but Rewell avoids the punch easily.
Rewell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abdurahimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rewell throws out a loose jab but Abdurahimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdurahimov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Rewell has been cut.
Rewell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abdurahimov throws a wild body kick that Rewell sees coming a mile off.
Rewell scores with a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rewell.
Abdurahimov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rewell! But no joy.
Rewell cracks Abdurahimov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdurahimov avoids the body shot from Rewell.
Abdurahimov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abdurahimov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abdurahimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rewell manages to avoid it.
Rewell raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Abdurahimov cracks Rewell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rewell.#T1#
Rewell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rewell has time to react.
Alexander Rewell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdurahimov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abdurahimov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abdurahimov misses with a looping left.
Abdurahimov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rewell tries to land a leg kick but Abdurahimov saw it coming and moves away.
Rewell throws a body punch but Abdurahimov moves out of range.
Rewell connects with a right hand. Abdurahimov shakes it off.#CUT2#
It looks like Shamil Abdurahimov has been cut.
Abdurahimov lands a jab to the head.
Rewell misses with a body kick.
Abdurahimov looks to land a right hand but Rewell moved out of range.
Abdurahimov tries to bum rush Rewell with a series of wild strikes but Rewell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abdurahimov looks to clinch
and Rewell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rewell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abdurahimov misses the jab.
Abdurahimov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rewell throws a shot from downtown. Abdurahimov moves away and avoids it.
Rewell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abdurahimov walks into a left hand. #T2#
Abdurahimov moves out of range of the body kick from Rewell.
Rewell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rewell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Abdurahimov blocks the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Abdurahimov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abdurahimov missing with a left hand there. Rewell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rewell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Abdurahimov if he has to take too many more of those.
Abdurahimov cracks the inside of Rewell's front leg.
Abdurahimov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Abdurahimov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdurahimov ducks under a wild hook from Rewell.
Rewell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abdurahimov looks to land a right hand but Rewell moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rewell! But no joy.
Abdurahimov scores with a leg kick.
Rewell is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Rewell misses.
Rewell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Abdurahimov to score with a decent uppercut.
Rewell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Abdurahimov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Abdurahimov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice body punch from Abdurahimov.
A punch combination from Abdurahimov misses.
Abdurahimov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rewell but Rewell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rewell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Abdurahimov lands.
Abdurahimov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rewell moves out of range of the body kick from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rewell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Abdurahimov to score with a decent uppercut.
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdurahimov throws a head kick but Rewell moves out of range.
Rewell steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Abdurahimov missing with a left hand there. Rewell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rewell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rewell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rewell. #T4#
Abdurahimov shoots in for a takedown but Rewell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abdurahimov scores with a three punch combo!
Rewell moves out of range of the body kick.
Rewell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rewell throws a looping overhand right but Abdurahimov ducks down to avoid it.
Abdurahimov closes the distance and clinches up with Rewell, looking for a takedown. Abdurahimov pushes Rewell against the cage but Rewell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shamil Abdurahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rewell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abdurahimov under the eye.
Rewell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rewell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rewell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rewell scores with a push kick.
Abdurahimov misses with a low kick.
Rewell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rewell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abdurahimov misses with a left hand
and Rewell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abdurahimov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rewell lands a body shot.
Rewell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abdurahimov's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Rewell will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Abdurahimov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rewell's guard.
Abdurahimov throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rewell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Abdurahimov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rewell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdurahimov throws a big elbow that misses.
Abdurahimov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rewell is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Rewell is looking to stand up but Abdurahimov won't let him.
Abdurahimov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rewell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rewell wants to control from the top but Abdurahimov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abdurahimov defending well as Rewell loads up on a big left hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rewell - that will leave a mark!
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rewell takes a swing at Abdurahimov's ribcage but misses.
Rewell moves out of range of the strikes.
Abdurahimov misses with an uppercut. Rewell saw that one coming.
Rewell throws out a counter right but Abdurahimov avoids it with no problem.
Rewell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Rewell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rewell.
Nice body kick there by Rewell.
Abdurahimov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abdurahimov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rewell.
Abdurahimov throws a right and a left that Rewell avoids nicely.
Abdurahimov backing away here, and Rewell unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rewell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rewell wants it to stay on the feet.
Abdurahimov misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abdurahimov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rewell misses with a body kick.
Rewell keeps Abdurahimov at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Abdurahimov tries to move into range but Rewell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
Shamil Abdurahimov's cut is getting worse.
Abdurahimov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rewell.
Abdurahimov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rewell counter with a right hand.
Rewell scores with a push kick.
Rewell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Abdurahimov if he has to take too many more of those.
Rewell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Abdurahimov throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Rewell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rewell scores with a nice right hand.
#KD2#
Rewell lands a big head kick that sends Abdurahimov tumbling to the mat! Rewell takes a step backwards and waves Abdurahimov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Abdurahimov is rocked!#CUT2#
Shamil Abdurahimov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
The crowd cheers as Rewell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abdurahimov doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Abdurahimov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rewell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rewell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abdurahimov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD2#
Rewell drops Abdurahimov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Abdurahimov looks back up at him and smiles so Rewell waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Rewell throws a nice looking combination but Abdurahimov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rewell throws a shot to the body.
Rewell connects with an inside leg kick.
Rewell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Rewell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick by Rewell - that's a beauty! Abdurahimov is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Rewell can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alexander Rewell!
In defeat, Shamil Abdurahimov stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was robbed'.
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Event:
RBFC 85:Obuhov vs Declan
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Pandahammer forces Abdurahimov back against the cage and clinches.
Abdurahimov tries to work over Pandahammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pandahammer lands a body punch.
Abdurahimov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pandahammer after a bit of a struggle.
Abdurahimov goes for a takedown attempt but Pandahammer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Pandahammer.
It looked like Pandahammer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Abdurahimov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abdurahimov, as that shot connected.
Abdurahimov looks for the body kick but Pandahammer saw that one coming.
Pandahammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abdurahimov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pandahammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Shamil Abdurahimov has been cut.
Abdurahimov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pandahammer backs up against the cage.
Abdurahimov throws the left hand but Pandahammer avoids the punch easily.
Pandahammer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Abdurahimov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pandahammer lands a jab-cross combination.
Pandahammer misses with a looping left.
Abdurahimov wants to counter the offense by Pandahammer and move into the clinch position.
Pandahammer slips a jab from Abdurahimov.
We've been told by Pandahammer's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abdurahimov stalks Pandahammer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pandahammer's face. Pandahammer staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Giorgi Pandahammer has been cut.#CL#
Pandahammer pushes Abdurahimov up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Abdurahimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pandahammer's elbow. #BC#
Pandahammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdurahimov goes for a double leg but Pandahammer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pandahammer continues to drive forward.
Giorgi Pandahammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov throws a body punch but Pandahammer moves out of range.
Abdurahimov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pandahammer sprawls well. Pandahammer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abdurahimov gets slowly back to his feet.
Abdurahimov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abdurahimov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abdurahimov shoots and misses
and Pandahammer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Giorgi Pandahammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pandahammer scores with a shot to the body.
Pandahammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abdurahimov tries to counter with a clinch but Pandahammer shakes him off and moves away.
Pandahammer looks to land a body kick but Abdurahimov moved away.
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdurahimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdurahimov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pandahammer is out of range. #T2#
Pandahammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Abdurahimov counters with a straight right hand.
Abdurahimov throws a body punch but Pandahammer moves out of range. #TD2#
Abdurahimov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Pandahammer has one foot on Abdurahimov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdurahimov missing with a left hand there. Pandahammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pandahammer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abdurahimov moves in looking to clinch but Pandahammer pushes him off.
Pandahammer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Abdurahimov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pandahammer.
Abdurahimov throws a big shot that misses.
Pandahammer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Abdurahimov takes a swing at Pandahammer's ribcage but misses.
Pandahammer is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pandahammer moves away from the strike by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov misses with a left hand
and Pandahammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandahammer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Abdurahimov misses with a takedown #KD#
and Pandahammer counters with a head kick that drops Abdurahimov to the mat! Abdurahimov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#T3#
Pandahammer throws a sloppy head kick and Abdurahimov moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Abdurahimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abdurahimov throws a hook to the side of Pandahammer's head but Pandahammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Abdurahimov misses
and Pandahammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abdurahimov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Abdurahimov misses.
Abdurahimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandahammer moves away.
Abdurahimov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abdurahimov tries to clinch up but Pandahammer circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Pandahammer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Abdurahimov wants the takedown. Pandahammer is fighting it off but Abdurahimov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pandahammer's guard against the cage.
Pandahammer wants to get back to his feet but Abdurahimov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Abdurahimov is standing up over Pandahammer. Pandahammer looks to escape but Abdurahimov dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandahammer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Abdurahimov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Abdurahimov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pandahammer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pandahammer wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2#
Abdurahimov decides to stand back up. Abdurahimov steps back and let's Pandahammer get back to his feet.
Abdurahimov is looking to clinch.
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 Giorgi Pandahammer will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Pandahammer.
Pandahammer looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Pandahammer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A countering left hand to the body from Abdurahimov misses.
Pandahammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abdurahimov.
A lazy body kick from Abdurahimov
and Pandahammer counters with a series of strikes. Abdurahimov will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Pandahammer clinches with his opponent.
Pandahammer lands a shoulder strike.
Abdurahimov goes for a takedown attempt but Pandahammer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pandahammer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Abdurahimov throws a lazy right hand but Pandahammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pandahammer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdurahimov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pandahammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abdurahimov.
Pandahammer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pandahammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Abdurahimov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pandahammer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abdurahimov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Abdurahimov misses with a body shot
and Pandahammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pandahammer staying out of range there.
Pandahammer throws a quick counter head kick but Abdurahimov was just out of range.
Abdurahimov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandahammer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pandahammer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abdurahimov is breathing heavily.
Pandahammer throws a good cross that connects.
Pandahammer defending well as Abdurahimov loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Abdurahimov does no damage.
Good exchange - Pandahammer coming out on top.
Pandahammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abdurahimov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandahammer is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pandahammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD#
Pandahammer lands a big head kick that sends Abdurahimov tumbling to the mat! Pandahammer takes a step backwards and waves Abdurahimov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Abdurahimov is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Shamil Abdurahimov's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandahammer moves out of range as Abdurahimov throws a body kick.
#T2#
Abdurahimov avoids the head kick by Pandahammer.
Abdurahimov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pandahammer tries to clinch up but Abdurahimov circles away and keeps his distance.
Abdurahimov lands a nice looking body kick.
Abdurahimov misses with a hook. Pandahammer ducked under it nicely.
Pandahammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abdurahimov can do to turn this around?
Abdurahimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Pandahammer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abdurahimov misses with the head strike.
Abdurahimov blocks a body shot from Pandahammer.
Abdurahimov taking a breather.
Abdurahimov looking to slow down the pace here.
Abdurahimov is trying to drag Pandahammer to the mat but Pandahammer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abdurahimov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Abdurahimov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pandahammer is defending well.
Giorgi Pandahammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Abdurahimov.#BC#
Pandahammer manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Abdurahimov moves into the clinch.
Pandahammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abdurahimov working aggressively here.
Abdurahimov looking for a takedown.
Pandahammer lands an uppercut.
Abdurahimov stalling in the clinch but Pandahammer improves position. #BC#
Pandahammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pandahammer slips a jab from Abdurahimov.#CL#
Pandahammer rushes Abdurahimov and presses him up against the cage.
Abdurahimov has had enough of the clinch but Pandahammer keeps him there for the moment.
Abdurahimov blocks an uppercut.
Pandahammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Abdurahimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdurahimov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pandahammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abdurahimov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pandahammer smiles and moves away.
#T4#
Abdurahimov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pandahammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abdurahimov on the side of the head.
Abdurahimov shoots and misses
and Abdurahimov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
The cut above Shamil Abdurahimov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandahammer lands a really nice looking cross but Abdurahimov seems unphased.
Abdurahimov throws a nice looking combination but Pandahammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pandahammer blocks a head kick by Abdurahimov.
Pandahammer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pandahammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abdurahimov at a distance.
#CL#
Pandahammer clinches up with Abdurahimov and pushes him back against the cage.
Abdurahimov is trying to break free.
Pandahammer lands with a short shot to the head.
Giorgi Pandahammer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pandahammer keeps control of Abdurahimov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abdurahimov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pandahammer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pandahammer can't find room to land a body shot as Abdurahimov controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgi Pandahammer dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##KD#
Pandahammer lands a left and a right that send Abdurahimov crashing to the mat, dazed. Pandahammer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Abdurahimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Pandahammer finish him?
Abdurahimov drops his hands momentarily. Pandahammer doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Abdurahimov staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Abdurahimov doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giorgi Pandahammer!
The defeated Shamil Abdurahimov had this to say: 'I was robbed'.
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Event:
HFC 79:Bailey vs Romero 2
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Curran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Curran is looking to land body kicks.
Abdurahimov tests Curran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abdurahimov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Curran swings widly with a right hand
and Abdurahimov counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Abdurahimov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Curran explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdurahimov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Curran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abdurahimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Curran.
Curran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abdurahimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Curran.
No joy there for Abdurahimov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abdurahimov tries to land a body kick
and Curran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Shamil Abdurahimov has been cut.
Abdurahimov is looking to chop away at Curran's legs. #CL#
Abdurahimov gets a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Abdurahimov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Curran can't find room to land a body shot as Abdurahimov controls the action.
Curran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curran works on Abdurahimov's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Abdurahimov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Curran can't fight it off and eventually Abdurahimov manages to take the fight to the floor. Curran looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Abdurahimov gets to his feet - Curran follows without any prompting. #CL#
Abdurahimov gets a clinch.
Curran lands an uppercut.
Curran is leaning against Abdurahimov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Curran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Curran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abdurahimov misses with a few strikes there.
Curran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abdurahimov.
Curran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Curran lands an overhand right.
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!#TD#
Abdurahimov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Abdurahimov showed some decent athleticism there.
Curran wants to improve his position but Abdurahimov is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curran preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Curran is trying to stand back up but Abdurahimov is controlling him
#SUB#
Abdurahimov seems to be looking for submissions.
Curran told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T3#
Abdurahimov throwing shots but Curran is blocking nicely.
Curran regains full guard. Nicely done.
Curran is adopting a defensive guard.
Abdurahimov won't allow Curran to sweep him here.
Curran keeping full guard, as Abdurahimov tries to pass. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES2#
Curran is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Curran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Curran.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abdurahimov.
Curran takes a shot to the head.
Curran scores with a shot to the side of Abdurahimov's head. #BC#
Abdurahimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdurahimov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Curran counters with a nice body kick.
Abdurahimov is breathing heavily.
Curran throws a hook to the side of Abdurahimov's head but Abdurahimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abdurahimov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curran.
Abdurahimov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Randy Curran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Curran throws a body kick that misses.
Abdurahimov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Curran avoids it.
Abdurahimov misses with a hook
and Curran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Shamil Abdurahimov's cut is getting worse.
Abdurahimov moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Curran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shamil Abdurahimov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Abdurahimov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abdurahimov shoots in looking for a takedown but Curran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Abdurahimov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Abdurahimov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Curran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curran moves into range and connects with a jab.
Curran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdurahimov throws a sloppy head kick
and Curran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Abdurahimov feints and as Curran raises his hands in defense, Abdurahimov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Curran is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Abdurahimov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abdurahimovs head.
Abdurahimov is trying to drag Curran to the mat but Curran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Curran is leaning against Abdurahimov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Curran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abdurahimov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Abdurahimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick there by Abdurahimov.#T1#
Jab, jab by Abdurahimov - just one landing.
Curran connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#
Shamil Abdurahimov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Curran, right into the meat.
Abdurahimov moves away from the strike by Curran.
Abdurahimov tries to land a body kick#KD2#
and Curran counters with a crisp right hand that drops Abdurahimov! Curran lets Abdurahimov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Abdurahimov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curran cracks Abdurahimov with a hook to the temple - Abdurahimov is on wobbly legs here! Curran swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Abdurahimov falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Curran wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Randy Curran!
An out of breath Randy Curran thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Shamil Abdurahimov had this to say: 'I was robbed'.
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Event:
HFC 73:Vane vs Grabonzo
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Abdurahimov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#
It looks like Giorgi Pandahammer has been cut.#KD#
Abdurahimov lands a big head kick that sends Pandahammer tumbling to the mat! Abdurahimov takes a step backwards and waves Pandahammer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Abdurahimov ducks under a wild hook from Pandahammer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandahammer throws a sloppy body shot
and Abdurahimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Pandahammer is rocked!
Abdurahimov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer throws a jab when Abdurahimov was well out of range.
Abdurahimov avoids the body shot from Pandahammer.
Abdurahimov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD#
Abdurahimov drops Pandahammer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pandahammer looks back up at him and smiles so Abdurahimov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Pandahammer is still on wobbly legs! Can Abdurahimov finish him?
Abdurahimov lands an uppercut, right on the button! Pandahammer tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shamil Abdurahimov!
During a confident post fight interview, Shamil Abdurahimov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
HFC 66: Yamamoto vs Michael
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Abdurahimov throws a body kick that misses
and Abdurahimov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abdurahimov throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Tsuruta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tsuruta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Abdurahimov.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tsuruta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abdurahimov throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdurahimov tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a single leg into guard. Abdurahimov didn't expect that.
Abdurahimov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tsuruta manages to pass to side control.
Tsuruta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsuruta lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdurahimov has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Abdurahimov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tsuruta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tsuruta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes.
Abdurahimov is trying to get back to full guard.
Abdurahimov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at McElias (Russian Bears TM), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tsuruta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tsuruta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tsuruta lands a nice short elbow.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abdurahimov is refusing to be controlled, as Tsuruta sits in half guard. #T2#
Tsuruta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tsuruta is nestled in close to Abdurahimov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tsuruta is nestled in close to Abdurahimov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tsuruta lands with a punch from half guard.
Abdurahimov taking some punishment here, with Tsuruta in his half guard. #CUT2#
It looks like Shamil Abdurahimov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#
Abdurahimov is rocked!
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tsuruta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Abdurahimov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Shamil Abdurahimov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tsuruta is looking to advance position but Abdurahimov won't allow it.
Abdurahimov seems to have got his legs back now.
Tsuruta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abdurahimov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tsuruta lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes.
Tsuruta prevents Abdurahimov from standing back up.
Tsuruta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT2#
Jeez, Shamil Abdurahimov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shamil Abdurahimov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tomomi Tsuruta!
After the big win, Tomomi Tsuruta made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors King of Fists and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Shamil Abdurahimov was interviewed post fight and said 'I was robbed'.
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Event:
HFC 61:Pulkkinen vs Bangsit
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Dall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abdurahimov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abdurahimov slips a jab from Dall.
Abdurahimov throws a series of strikes that have Dall backpedaling.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abdurahimov finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Dall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abdurahimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Dall tries to move into range but Abdurahimov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Abdurahimov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dall throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Abdurahimov's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Shamil Abdurahimov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall blocks a head kick by Abdurahimov.
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdurahimov throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Abdurahimov scores with a leg kick.
Abdurahimov throws a wild body kick that Dall sees coming a mile off.
Abdurahimov scores with a spinning back kick!
Abdurahimov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Abdurahimov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Abdurahimov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Abdurahimov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Abdurahimov duly obliges.
Dall avoids the head kick by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov just misses with a punch to the body.
Abdurahimov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Abdurahimov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab.
Abdurahimov thuds his right hand into Dall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Abdurahimov's shoulder, as Abdurahimov tries to avoid the shot.
Dall steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Abdurahimov. That one must have hurt.
Dall tries to land a leg kick but Abdurahimov saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Abdurahimov misses.
Abdurahimov scores with a push kick.
Abdurahimov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!#TD2#
Dall drives through with a takedown into Abdurahimov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Abdurahimov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dall is aware though and is defending well.
Dall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abdurahimov keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully. #T2#
Dall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Abdurahimov is looking for a triangle but Dall pushes his legs off easily.
Dall forces his way into half guard.
Dall is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Abdurahimov reverses the position - he's now on top in Dall's guard. #T3#
Abdurahimov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dall is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Dall working for submissions but it's allowed Abdurahimov to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Abdurahimov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dall wants to control but Abdurahimov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dall actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
Dall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Dall working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Abdurahimov has passed into half guard!
Dall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Abdurahimov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Abdurahimov's back!
Abdurahimov rolls, trying to escape but Dall keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Abdurahimov fending off the submission attempt from Dall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Abdurahimov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shamil Abdurahimov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Abdurahimov scores with a nice head shot.
Abdurahimov throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abdurahimov. That's going to slow Dall down.
Dall avoids the body shot from Abdurahimov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dall checks a leg kick.
Dall with the counter takedown but Abdurahimov avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dall.
Abdurahimov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
Abdurahimov works over Dall's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdurahimov is looking to slow Dall down with leg kicks.
Abdurahimov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Dall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall looks to land a right hand but Abdurahimov moved out of range.#T1#
Abdurahimov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dall's head.
Abdurahimov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Abdurahimov avoids the head kick by Dall.
Dall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dall there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dall throws a leg kick
and Abdurahimov counters with a body kick.
Dall is breathing heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov connects with a nice looking jab.
Abdurahimov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dall if he has to take too many more of those.
#KD#
Dall ducks straight into an uppercut from Abdurahimov and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Dall manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC#
Dall is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Abdurahimov stands up and waves to Dall to follow him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dall lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Abdurahimov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abdurahimov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abdurahimov is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Abdurahimov shuts the power down on Dall. Lights out, game over! Abdurahimov is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shamil Abdurahimov!
Shamil Abdurahimov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC 55:Capuchin vs Lowe
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Abdurahimov slips a jab and a cross from Holley.
Abdurahimov throws a big counter combination but Holley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Abdurahimov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Holley's hands.
Holley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Abdurahimov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Holley throws a body shot but no joy.
Holley takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Billy Bob Holley has been cut.
Holley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Abdurahimov misses with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Holley. #CUT2#
It looks like Shamil Abdurahimov has been cut.
Holley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abdurahimov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holley jabs at Abdurahimov's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Abdurahimov scores with a spinning back kick!
Holley blocks a leg kick.
Abdurahimov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Holley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Holley moves out of range as Abdurahimov strikes.
Abdurahimov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holley. Holley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Abdurahimov moves out of range as Holley throws a body kick.
Holley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Holley slips a jab from Abdurahimov.
Holley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abdurahimov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Abdurahimov misses with a double jab.
Abdurahimov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holley.
Holley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abdurahimov throws a lazy uppercut
and Holley counters with a nice body shot.
Abdurahimov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdurahimov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abdurahimov blocks the body kick.
Holley scores with a nice head shot.
Abdurahimov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A good leg kick by Holley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holley misses the jab.
Holley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Abdurahimov rather than just go for the knockout.
Holley looks to land a body kick but Abdurahimov moved away.
Abdurahimov is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Holley throws a jab but it's blocked by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov throws a shot from downtown. Holley moves away and avoids it.
And Holley tries to counter it with a takedown but Abdurahimov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Holley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abdurahimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Holley.
Abdurahimov throws the kick towards the body but Holley avoids it.#CL2#
Holley darts in and clinches Abdurahimov up against the cage.#BC#
Abdurahimov breaks from the clinch.
Abdurahimov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abdurahimov misses with a head kick.
A big right from Abdurahimov misses.
Holley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Holley misses.
Holley throws the kick towards the body but Abdurahimov avoids it.
Abdurahimov moves out of range of the body kick from Holley.
Abdurahimov connects with the punch.
Holley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abdurahimov manages to avoid it.
Abdurahimov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Abdurahimov misses.
Abdurahimov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holley's head backwards.
Abdurahimov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abdurahimov misses with a looping left.
Holley connects with a solid leg kick.
Holley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abdurahimov looks for the body kick but Holley saw that one coming.
Holley throws out a powerful jab.
Abdurahimov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abdurahimov misses with a looping right.
Holley punishes Abdurahimov's body with a nice straight punch.
Holley misses with a right hand
and Abdurahimov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Holley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Abdurahimov - the referee stops the clock and Holley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Abdurahimov. Holley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Abdurahimov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdurahimov with a nice cross.
Holley misses with a lunging right hand
and Abdurahimov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Abdurahimov lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Holley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holley throws a body kick that misses.
Holley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abdurahimov staying out of range there.
Holley throws the left hand but Abdurahimov avoids the punch easily.
Abdurahimov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Abdurahimov is able to avoid easily.
Holley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Abdurahimov will feel that in the morning.
Holley throws a lazy head kick
and Abdurahimov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Abdurahimov.
Holley jabs at Abdurahimov's body.
Abdurahimov misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Holley misses its intended target.
Holley misses with a kick to the body.
Holley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 Shamil Abdurahimov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Abdurahimov throws a lazy right hand but Holley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Abdurahimov.
Holley takes one to the chin there.
Holley misses with a low kick.
Abdurahimov connects with a looping right hand.
Holley misses with a low kick.
Abdurahimov fails to land with a series of punches.
Holley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Abdurahimov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holley.
Holley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abdurahimov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abdurahimov misses with a hook. Holley ducked under it nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Abdurahimov.
Shamil Abdurahimov is winning the standup battle so far.
Holley moves forwards but Abdurahimov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdurahimov misses with a body kick.
Holley scores with a body shot.
Holley throws a right and a left that Abdurahimov avoids nicely.
Good shot there by Holley.#CUT2#
Shamil Abdurahimov's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Holley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Holley misses with a looping right.
Abdurahimov throws a big counter combination but Holley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Abdurahimov missing with a left hand there. Holley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Abdurahimov backs off Holley throws a huge counter combo but Abdurahimov manages to avoid it all.
A nice combination there by Abdurahimov.
Holley avoids a punch combination nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abdurahimov.
Holley ducks under a wild hook from Abdurahimov.
Holley throws a fast counter high kick but Abdurahimov manages to duck under it in time.
Holley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abdurahimov. Abdurahimov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abdurahimov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abdurahimov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holley misses with a body shot.
Abdurahimov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holley.
#T2#
Abdurahimov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abdurahimov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holley blocks a head kick by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Holley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holley slips under a jab from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abdurahimov throws a hook to the side of Holley's head but Holley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abdurahimov scores with a three punch combo!
Abdurahimov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Abdurahimov misses its intended target.
Holley tries to clinch up
and Abdurahimov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abdurahimov throws a hook to the side of Holley's head but Holley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holley looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Abdurahimov scores with a sloppy right hand. Holley should have avoided that one.
Abdurahimov misses with a double jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abdurahimov throws a hook but Holley avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Holley misses.
Holley tries to bum rush Abdurahimov with a series of wild strikes but Abdurahimov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abdurahimov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holley cracks Abdurahimov with a good jab.
Holley scores with a kick to the midsection.
Abdurahimov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abdurahimov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Holley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holley.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Abdurahimov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Holley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holley tests Abdurahimov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
Shamil Abdurahimov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Holley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Nice jab there from Abdurahimov.
A head kick misses from Abdurahimov. #T4#
Abdurahimov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holley connects with a body shot that sends Abdurahimov's belly button to the back.
Holley connects with a single shot there.
Holley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Abdurahimov misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
Jeez, Shamil Abdurahimov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Holley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abdurahimov.
Holley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abdurahimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Holley.
Abdurahimov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abdurahimov misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheers as Holley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abdurahimov doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#
Abdurahimov is rocked!
A lazy body kick from Holley
and Abdurahimov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Holley really felt that one!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Abdurahimov misses its intended target.
Holley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Abdurahimov takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shamil Abdurahimov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Holley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holley lands a jab to Abdurahimov's midsection.
A nice combination there by Abdurahimov.
Holley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holley misses with a straight left.
Holley lands a jab-cross combination.
Holley throws a head kick but Abdurahimov moves out of range.
Holley lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the body from Holley misses
and Abdurahimov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abdurahimov looks to land a left hand but Holley moved out of range nicely.
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!
Abdurahimov throws a body punch but Holley moves out of range.
Abdurahimov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Holley counters with a stiff right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shamil Abdurahimov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Billy Bob Holley!
Billy Bob Holley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Shamil Abdurahimov was interviewed post fight and said 'I was robbed'.
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Event:
HFC 51:Abdurahimov vs Mahones
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Abdurahimov throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Stones Mahones has been cut.#CL2#
Mahones closes the distance and clinches.
Mahones pushes Abdurahimov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahones misses with the head strike.
Mahones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abdurahimov's elbow. #BC#
Abdurahimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdurahimov scores with a sloppy right hand. Mahones should have avoided that one.
Mahones tries to close the distance and clinch but Abdurahimov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abdurahimov misses with a body shot.
Mahones cracks Abdurahimov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Abdurahimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abdurahimov looks to land a right hand but Mahones moved out of range.#CL2#
Mahones clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdurahimov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mahones throws a punch but it's blocked by Abdurahimov. #BC#
Abdurahimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdurahimov throws a body kick that misses
letting Mahones counter with a right hand.
Mahones moves out of range as Abdurahimov strikes.
We've been told by Abdurahimov's head coaches at McElias (Russian Bears TM) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abdurahimov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Shamil Abdurahimov has been cut.
Abdurahimov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Abdurahimov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mahones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Abdurahimov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Abdurahimov throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Mahones gets tackled into the cage by Abdurahimov. Abdurahimov maintains the clinch.
Mahones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abdurahimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Abdurahimov breaks from the clinch.
Abdurahimov thuds his right hand into Mahones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Abdurahimov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mahones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Abdurahimov counters with a two punch combo.
Jab from Mahones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdurahimov throws a jab when Mahones was well out of range.#CL2#
Mahones pushes Abdurahimov up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Mahones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mahones fails to land.
Mahones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahones misses with the head strike.
Mahones prevents Abdurahimov from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Abdurahimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahones tries to close the distance and clinch but Abdurahimov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abdurahimov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abdurahimov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Abdurahimov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mahones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abdurahimov.
Mahones lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Abdurahimov.
Mahones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Abdurahimov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sloppy strikes from Mahones. Those never looked like landing.
Abdurahimov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Mahones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Abdurahimov throws a big shot that misses.
Mahones swings widly with a right hand
and Abdurahimov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abdurahimov throws a shot from downtown. Mahones moves away and avoids it.
Mahones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abdurahimov on the side of the head.
Abdurahimov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Mahones has Abdurahimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Abdurahimov is trying to force a seperation but Mahones has the dominant position.
Mahones lands with a left to the head.
Abdurahimov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mahones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Abdurahimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abdurahimov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdurahimov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mahones with a hook.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdurahimov tries to clinch but Mahones is having none of it.
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdurahimov fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Mahones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abdurahimov walks into a stiff left hand from Mahones.
Abdurahimov is looking to clinch but Mahones is avoiding it.
Abdurahimov ducks under a wild hook from Mahones.
Abdurahimov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Abdurahimov throws a chopping leg kick but Mahones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mahones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abdurahimov connects with a single shot there.
Mahones lands a jab.
Abdurahimov throws a head kick that misses.
Abdurahimov dodges the punch combination from Mahones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdurahimov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mahones counters with a straight right hand.
Abdurahimov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Mahones closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stones Mahones dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Abdurahimov misses with an uppercut. Mahones saw that one coming.
Abdurahimov clobbers Mahones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shamil Abdurahimov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahones throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mahones missing with a left hand there. Abdurahimov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abdurahimov throws an off balance right hand
and Mahones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abdurahimov scores with a leg kick.
Mahones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mahones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Abdurahimov throws a leg kick but Mahones moved away.
Abdurahimov blocks a jab.
Abdurahimov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mahones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahones falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Abdurahimov to counter with a crisp jab.
Abdurahimov swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Abdurahimov cracks Mahones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mahones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abdurahimov.
Mahones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abdurahimov.
A telegraphed right hand from Abdurahimov misses the target.
Mahones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abdurahimov misses with a low kick as Mahones jumps back.
Abdurahimov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahones throws a jab when Abdurahimov was well out of range.
Mahones misses with a looping left.
Abdurahimov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mahones tries to clinch up.
Abdurahimov misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Mahones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abdurahimov throws a head kick that misses.
Abdurahimov sizes up Mahones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mahones looks to throw the jab but Abdurahimov is out of range.
Abdurahimov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abdurahimov moves forwards but Mahones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahones tries to clinch
and Abdurahimov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Abdurahimov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL2#
Mahones rushes Abdurahimov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Abdurahimov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdurahimov throws a head kick but Mahones moves out of range.
#CL#
Abdurahimov moves into range and clinches up with Mahones.
Mahones struggles to land a body shot inside as Abdurahimov controls his hands.
Abdurahimov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mahones lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Abdurahimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdurahimov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Abdurahimov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abdurahimov throws a body punch but Mahones moves out of range.
Mahones swats away the attempt to clinch by Abdurahimov.
It seemed like Mahones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mahones throws a poor cross that misses
and Abdurahimov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahones moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Mahones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mahones keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahones misses with an uppercut.
Mahones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abdurahimov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abdurahimov.
Mahones clobbers Abdurahimov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mahones cracks a nice hook into Abdurahimov's ribs.
Mahones cracks Abdurahimov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abdurahimov throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Abdurahimov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahones lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abdurahimov misses with a straight right.
Abdurahimov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abdurahimov pushes Mahones away with a front kick.
Mahones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abdurahimov counters with a left to the body.
Mahones digs a good hook to Abdurahimov's body.
Mahones misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Abdurahimov.
Mahones swings for the body but Abdurahimov moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Abdurahimov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Abdurahimov takes the fight into the clinch.
Mahones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abdurahimov blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shamil Abdurahimov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mahones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abdurahimov thuds his shin into the meat of Mahones's side.
Mahones misses with a hook. Abdurahimov ducked under it nicely.
Abdurahimov ducks under a wild hook from Mahones.
Mahones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abdurahimov's hands.
Abdurahimov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Mahones clinches up with Abdurahimov and pushes him back against the cage.
Abdurahimov leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Abdurahimov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahones cracks Abdurahimov with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
Shamil Abdurahimov's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahones. Abdurahimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Abdurahimov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahones blocks a jab.
Mahones unleashes a big counter combination but Abdurahimov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Abdurahimov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mahones slips a straight right by Abdurahimov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahones! But no joy.
Mahones looks to land a left hand but Abdurahimov moved out of range nicely.
Mahones tests Abdurahimov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Abdurahimov.
A slow jab from Mahones misses its intended target.
Abdurahimov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mahones looks to land a right hand but Abdurahimov moved out of range.
Abdurahimov connects with the punch.#CL2#
Mahones drives through and clinches with Abdurahimov against the cage.
#BC#
Abdurahimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abdurahimov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Abdurahimov misses
and Mahones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abdurahimov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mahones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahones avoids the head kick by Abdurahimov.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abdurahimov can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Mahones forces Abdurahimov back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mahones as Abdurahimov tries to tie him up.
Mahones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Abdurahimov breaks the clinch.
Mahones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mahones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mahones's corner calls for a 1-2. Mahones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mahones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abdurahimov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mahones on the side of the head.
Abdurahimov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
Shamil Abdurahimov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Abdurahimov throws a lazy right hand but Mahones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Mahones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Abdurahimov gets tackled into the cage by Mahones. Mahones maintains the clinch. #BC#
Abdurahimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdurahimov misses the shot to the body.
Abdurahimov connects with the punch.
Mahones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Abdurahimov loads up on a big right hand but Mahones slips the punch.
Mahones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mahones scores with a jab to the head.
Abdurahimov thumps Mahones with a low kick.
Mahones cracks Abdurahimov with an open hand slap.
Mahones misses with an uppercut.
Mahones connects with a jab.#CL2#
Mahones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Mahones tries to throw a body punch but Abdurahimov avoids it by throwing Mahones back against the cage.
Stones Mahones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Abdurahimov breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Mahones tries to clinch there but Abdurahimov circles away.
A big right from Abdurahimov misses.
Abdurahimov throws a big shot that misses.
Abdurahimov sets himself, and Mahones steps forward looking for the clinch! Abdurahimov avoids it this time.
Mahones cracks Abdurahimov with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Mahones has Abdurahimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahones misses with a punch to the body.
Mahones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Abdurahimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abdurahimov tries to clinch but Mahones moves out of range.
Mahones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Abdurahimov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdurahimov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mahones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abdurahimov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stones Mahones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mahones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stones Mahones!
A less than humble Stones Mahones misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Shamil Abdurahimov was interviewed post fight and said 'I was robbed'.
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Event:
HFC 47: Capuchin vs Michael
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Abdurahimov moves out of range as Carvalho throws a body kick.
#CL#
Abdurahimov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carvalho, pushing him back against the cage.
Carvalho told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#BC2#
Carvalho breaks the clinch.
Carvalho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carvalho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abdurahimov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carvalho scores with a head kick. Abdurahimov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Shamil Abdurahimov has been cut.
Carvalho throws a good cross that connects.
Abdurahimov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carvalho is able to avoid easily.
Carvalho tried to score with a low kick but Abdurahimov checks it.
Abdurahimov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Carvalho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Decent striking displayed by Carvalho there.
Abdurahimov misses with a few strikes there.
We've been hearing reports that Abdurahimov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
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!
Carvalho lands with a straight right. Abdurahimov didn't see that one coming.
Carvalho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
A jab from Abdurahimov does it's job there.
Abdurahimov scores with a shot to the body.
Carvalho misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Carvalho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carvalho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Abdurahimov counters with a stiff right hand.
Abdurahimov misses with a low kick.
Carvalho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carvalho throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvalho ducks under a wild hook from Abdurahimov.
Carvalho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abdurahimov at a distance.
Carvalho scores with a head kick. Abdurahimov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carvalho moves away.
Abdurahimov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carvalho. Carvalho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Done Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdurahimov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Carvalho gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Abdurahimov gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Carvalho is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamil Abdurahimov!
During a confident post fight interview, Shamil Abdurahimov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
BRFC 37
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
County swats away the attempt to clinch by Abdurahimov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abdurahimov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
County misses with a jab to the body
and Abdurahimov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
County avoids the head kick by Abdurahimov.
A good leg kick by Abdurahimov.
County tries to move into range but Abdurahimov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
County shoots in for a takedown but Abdurahimov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abdurahimov misses with a hook. County ducked under it nicely. #CL#
County closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Abdurahimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Abdurahimov misses #CL#
and County moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Abdurahimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Abdurahimov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdurahimov throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and County counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've been hearing reports that County has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
County scores with a shot to the side of Abdurahimov's head. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Abdurahimov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but County gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abdurahimov is looking to break free of the clinch but County has double underhooks.
Abdurahimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
County keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abdurahimov's efforts to push away.
Abdurahimov tries to stall but County uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Abdurahimov breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abdurahimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abdurahimov tried to score with a low kick but County checks it.
County gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abdurahimov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abdurahimov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from County. #T2#
Abdurahimov misses with a wild body shot.
As Abdurahimov tries to get set, County tries to push him back and clinch up but Abdurahimov manages to avoid the attempt.
A jab from Abdurahimov finds it's way through County's defenses.
County checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abdurahimov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
County tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abdurahimov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abdurahimov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on County. That did some damage!
County throws a shot from downtown. Abdurahimov moves away and avoids it.
Abdurahimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdurahimov misses with a leg kick
and Abdurahimov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Shamil Abdurahimov has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abdurahimov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdurahimov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
County looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #KD2#
Abdurahimov cracks County with an uppercut from hell and County crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Abdurahimov's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC2#
County is rocked!
Abdurahimov throwing strikes from guard but County blocks nicely.
Oh County is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abdurahimov advances to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3##SUB2#
Abdurahimov is working for a kimura but County is defending it quite comfortably.
County seems to have got his legs back now.
Abdurahimov is looking to advance position but County won't allow it.
County keeping hold of Abdurahimov's head, controlling as best he can.
County works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Abdurahimov trying to stand up but can't free himself from County's guard.
Abdurahimov is pushing down on County's leg trying to pass to half guard. County is fighting to maintain full guard but Abdurahimov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Abdurahimov wants to stand but County has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Abdurahimov prevents County from improving his position.#SUB2#
County is defending against the submission attempts here by Abdurahimov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Abdurahimov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shamil Abdurahimov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Abdurahimov throws a body shot but no joy.
County throws a hook but Abdurahimov blocks it.
Abdurahimov misses with a series of wild punches.
Abdurahimov scores with a decent looking hook.
County tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abdurahimov was well out of range. Poor timing from County.
County tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Abdurahimov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abdurahimov tries to bum rush County with a series of wild strikes but County uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
County is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Abdurahimov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
County darts in and clinches Abdurahimov up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdurahimov misses with the head strike.
County working aggressively here.
County is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Abdurahimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Abdurahimov throws a looping overhand right but County ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Abdurahimov misses.
Abdurahimov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Abdurahimov throws a jab but it's blocked by County.
County seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
County has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Abdurahimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. County sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abdurahimov misses with a body shot.
County wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#KD2#
County ducks straight into an uppercut from Abdurahimov and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - County manages to regain guard straight away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdurahimov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of County is proving hard to escape from.
Abdurahimov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
County is trying to keep Abdurahimov in close.
Abdurahimov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. County swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
County looking to control.
County keeping moving, preventing Abdurahimov from controlling successfully.
Abdurahimov wanted to stand there but County had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
County is looking to clinch but Abdurahimov is avoiding it.
County misses with a wild combination.
County throws an overhand right that lands on Abdurahimov's shoulder, as Abdurahimov tries to avoid the shot.
Abdurahimov throws out a loose jab but County uses good head movement to avoid it.
County is looking to clinch but Abdurahimov is avoiding it.
Abdurahimov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from County.
Abdurahimov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Abdurahimov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Abdurahimov misses with a head kick.
Abdurahimov throws out a loose jab but County uses good head movement to avoid it.
County closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abdurahimov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping County at a distance.
Abdurahimov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck County on the side of the head.
Abdurahimov loads up on a big right hand but County slips the punch.#T4#
Nice defenses there by County.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Abdurahimov wants to get back to striking at distance but County won't allow it.
County tries to stall but Abdurahimov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Abdurahimov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdurahimov is looking to break free of the clinch but County has double underhooks.
County is trying to maintain a safe position but Abdurahimov gets an underhook and turns County into the ropes.
Abdurahimov is trying to break the clinch but County is controlling him.#BC2#
Abdurahimov manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Abdurahimov is predictable there
letting County counter with a right hand.
County throws a leg kick
and Abdurahimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
County uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt County.
County scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Abdurahimov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shamil Abdurahimov's cut.
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#
County tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abdurahimov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Abdurahimov finds it's way through County's defenses. #CL#
County fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abdurahimov, pushing him back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov is trying to break the clinch but County has him pressed against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Abdurahimov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from County.
Abdurahimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdurahimov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Abdurahimov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
County is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
County lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
County keeps control of Abdurahimov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abdurahimov wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Abdurahimov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abdurahimov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
County prevents Abdurahimov from breaking the clinch.
County scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Abdurahimov breaks from the clinch.
Abdurahimov is looking to score with low kicks.
Abdurahimov misses the body punch
and County counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Shamil Abdurahimov's cut even more.
Abdurahimov throws a hook but County avoids it easily.
County wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
County is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
County tries to clinch but Abdurahimov is having none of it.
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
County tries to clinch up but Abdurahimov circles away and keeps his distance.
County tries to clinch up.#CL#
County closes the distance and clinches.
County throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abdurahimovs head. #T2#
Abdurahimov is trying to break the clinch but County is controlling him.
County softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Abdurahimov working hard to break the clinch.
Joe County has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abdurahimov wants to get back to striking at distance but County won't allow it.
#BC2#
Abdurahimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abdurahimov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
County darts in looking for a takedown but Abdurahimov gets double underhooks and turns County into the ropes.
County rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abdurahimov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
County ducks under a wild hook from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circle, before Abdurahimov throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into County's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Abdurahimov lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Shamil Abdurahimov!
Shamil Abdurahimov very nearly forgot to thank Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) 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:
BRFC 35
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Abdurahimov swings widly with a right hand
and O Rangers counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Shamil Abdurahimov has been cut.
Abdurahimov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Abdurahimov lands a leg kick that knocks O Rangers off balance momentarily.#TD#
O Rangers feints and as Abdurahimov raises his hands in defense, O Rangers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
O Rangers wants to pass the guard but Abdurahimov is keeping the position.
Abdurahimov keeping moving, preventing O Rangers from controlling successfully.
Abdurahimov can't keep his opponent in guard - O Rangers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
O Rangers passes to side control. #SUB#
O Rangers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
O Rangers moves into full mount! #T1#
Abdurahimov tries to reverse the position but O Rangers maintains control.
O Rangers throwing strikes here but Abdurahimov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
O Rangers cracks Abdurahimov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
O Rangers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
O Rangers wants to control but instead Abdurahimov manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
O Rangers is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Abdurahimov is defending against the submission attempts here by O Rangers.
#T2##SUB2#
Abdurahimov looking for submissions off his back.
O Rangers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abdurahimov's head. #SUB2#
Abdurahimov looking for submissions off his back.
O Rangers prevents Abdurahimov from standing back up.
O Rangers has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
O Rangers trying to control but Abdurahimov is having none of it.
Abdurahimov is trying to reverse the position but instead O Rangers has taken his back - oops!
Abdurahimov staying busy and making it hard for O Rangers to control.
Abdurahimov covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB#
Abdurahimov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of O Rangers's arms.
O Rangers struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Abdurahimov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4##SUB#
O Rangers has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
O Rangers working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
O Rangers tightening his grip on Abdurahimov, looking for the choke. #SUB#
O Rangers working for a choke but Abdurahimov is defending well. #SUB#
O Rangers working for a choke but Abdurahimov is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony O Rangers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shamil Abdurahimov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
O Rangers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Abdurahimov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Rangers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abdurahimov under the eye.
Abdurahimov throws a predictable looking body shot
and O Rangers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from O Rangers is defended easily by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abdurahimov throws a jab but it's blocked by O Rangers.
O Rangers takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Tony O Rangers has been cut.
O Rangers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
O Rangers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
O Rangers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abdurahimov can do to turn this around?
Abdurahimov throws an overhand right that lands on O Rangers's shoulder, as O Rangers tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Abdurahimov misses.
O Rangers looks to throw the jab but Abdurahimov is out of range.
Abdurahimov is looking for the big counter here.
O Rangers ducks under a wild hook from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov looks to land a combination but O Rangers avoids it well.
A jab from O Rangers finds it's way through Abdurahimov's defenses.
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Abdurahimov lands with a straight right. O Rangers didn't see that one coming.
O Rangers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abdurahimov scores with a sloppy right hand. O Rangers should have avoided that one.
O Rangers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Abdurahimov misses with a right hand
and O Rangers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Rangers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Abdurahimov misses with a straight right.
O Rangers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abdurahimov throws out the jab.
O Rangers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abdurahimov misses with an uppercut
and O Rangers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov throws a head kick that misses.
As Abdurahimov tries to get set, O Rangers tries to push him back and clinch up but Abdurahimov manages to avoid the attempt.
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!
Abdurahimov misses with a combination
and O Rangers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abdurahimov throws a hook but O Rangers avoids it easily.#CL#
O Rangers gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Abdurahimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
O Rangers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abdurahimov.
O Rangers lands a jab.
O Rangers lands an overhand right.
Shamil Abdurahimov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdurahimov throws a hook but O Rangers blocks it.
O Rangers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abdurahimovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Abdurahimov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#
That has opened up Shamil Abdurahimov's cut even more.
Abdurahimov throws a predictable looking body shot
and O Rangers counters with a nice uppercut.
O Rangers shoots in but Abdurahimov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good exchange - Abdurahimov coming out on top.
Abdurahimov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Abdurahimov throws a left and a right that both miss
and O Rangers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abdurahimov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and O Rangers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
The fighters circling - O Rangers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Abdurahimov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
O Rangers throws out a powerful jab.
O Rangers avoids the head kick by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov throws a hook but O Rangers avoids it easily.
Abdurahimov misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Rangers. Abdurahimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abdurahimov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abdurahimov connects with a high kick.
Abdurahimov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#
The cut above Shamil Abdurahimov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
O Rangers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abdurahimov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Rangers.
Nice takedown defense from Abdurahimov. No joy for O Rangers on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony O Rangers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Rangers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Abdurahimov throws a head kick but O Rangers moves out of range.
#T4#
O Rangers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abdurahimov throws a right hand that misses
and O Rangers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abdurahimov catches O Rangers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
O Rangers lands with a shot to the body.
O Rangers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Abdurahimov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Abdurahimov.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
O Rangers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Abdurahimov is keeping busy.#BC2#
Abdurahimov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdurahimov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Abdurahimov loads up on a big right hand but O Rangers slips the punch.
Abdurahimov tries to bum rush O Rangers with a series of wild strikes but O Rangers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like O Rangers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Abdurahimov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tony O Rangers will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
O Rangers scores with a shot to the body.
Abdurahimov misses with the combination.
Abdurahimov misses with a two punch combination.
Abdurahimov loads up on a big right hand but O Rangers slips the punch.
O Rangers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abdurahimov under the eye.
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Rangers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abdurahimov misses with a double jab.
O Rangers lands a nice hook to Abdurahimov's body. Abdurahimov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Abdurahimov misses with a left hand
and O Rangers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abdurahimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
O Rangers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O Rangers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
O Rangers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than O Rangers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Abdurahimov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
O Rangers is trying to get an arm triangle but Abdurahimov is defending well. #T1#
O Rangers advances to full mount.
O Rangers misses with a head shot.#SUB#
O Rangers goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Abdurahimov turns into him and now he's in O Rangers's guard.
O Rangers is trying to control the position but Abdurahimov postures up. #T2#
O Rangers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Rangers is working hard here to advance position.
O Rangers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abdurahimov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
O Rangers looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Abdurahimov throws his legs up looking for a submission but O Rangers uses it to pass to side control.
Abdurahimov is trying to control O Rangers's posture but O Rangers avoids it.
Abdurahimov prevents O Rangers from improving position. #T3#
O Rangers trying to control the action but Abdurahimov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
O Rangers goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Abdurahimov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in O Rangers's guard! Nice work there by Abdurahimov!
Abdurahimov wanted to stand there but O Rangers had control of the position.
O Rangers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abdurahimov preventing the sweep.
O Rangers controls Abdurahimov momentarily but Abdurahimov frees himself. #T4#
Abdurahimov being controlled here momentarily.
O Rangers is trying to control the position but Abdurahimov postures up.
O Rangers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Abdurahimov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Abdurahimov looking to improve position, pressing down on O Rangers's thigh with his hand. O Rangers seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Abdurahimov paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Abdurahimov's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! O Rangers picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony O Rangers!
Tony O Rangers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Shamil Abdurahimov spoke after the fight, saying 'I was robbed'.
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Event:
BRFC 31
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Abdurahimov throws a sloppy head kick
and O Rangers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
O Rangers slips under a jab from Abdurahimov.
O Rangers walks into a stiff left hand from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov throws a leg kick
and O Rangers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abdurahimov tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Abdurahimov misses.
O Rangers's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on O Rangers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdurahimov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abdurahimov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by O Rangers.
O Rangers throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#
It looks like Shamil Abdurahimov has been cut.
O Rangers lands a body shot.
Abdurahimov throws a left and a right that both miss
and O Rangers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Rangers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abdurahimovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good work by O Rangers as he checks the leg kick.
Abdurahimov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abdurahimov.#T1#
Abdurahimov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Abdurahimov duly obliges.
O Rangers connects with a single shot there.
Abdurahimov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Rangers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Rangers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abdurahimov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Rangers circles away quickly and effectively.
Abdurahimov throws a nice looking combination but O Rangers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abdurahimov connects with a looping right hand.
O Rangers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abdurahimov throws out the jab.
O Rangers wants to counter the offense by Abdurahimov and move into the clinch position.
Abdurahimov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
O Rangers throws a body punch but Abdurahimov moves out of range.
Abdurahimov wants to slow O Rangers down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Rangers scores with a hook to the body. Abdurahimov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abdurahimov throws a combination that misses
and O Rangers counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
O Rangers cracks a nice hook into Abdurahimov's ribs.
Abdurahimov is breathing heavily.
Abdurahimov misses with a left hand
and O Rangers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abdurahimov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
O Rangers closes the distance and clinches.
O Rangers can't find room to land a body shot as Abdurahimov controls the action.
O Rangers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Abdurahimov walks away with a smile on his face. O Rangers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
O Rangers throws an off balance right hand
and Abdurahimov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abdurahimov swinging wildly here.
Abdurahimov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Abdurahimov looks to land a right hand but O Rangers moved out of range.
Abdurahimov misses with an uppercut. O Rangers saw that one coming.
Abdurahimov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
Shamil Abdurahimov's cut is getting worse.
Abdurahimov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abdurahimov lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
O Rangers misses the jab.
O Rangers throws a body shot but no joy.
O Rangers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Rangers ducks under a wild hook from Abdurahimov.
O Rangers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Abdurahimov with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as O Rangers blocks the leg kick.
O Rangers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov tries to score with a low kick but O Rangers moves his leg out of the way.
Abdurahimov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling O Rangers to counter with a crisp jab.
Abdurahimov misses with a double jab
enabling O Rangers to counter with a crisp jab.
O Rangers misses with a hook.
O Rangers throws out a loose jab but Abdurahimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdurahimov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and O Rangers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Abdurahimov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Rangers circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
O Rangers shoots in for a takedown but Abdurahimov shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Rangers.
Abdurahimov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shamil Abdurahimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony O Rangers.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdurahimov throws a looping overhand right but O Rangers ducks down to avoid it.
Abdurahimov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Rangers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abdurahimov pinned against the ropes. Abdurahimov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
O Rangers connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Rangers misses with a hook.
O Rangers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Abdurahimov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Abdurahimov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Rangers.
Jab by Abdurahimov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony O Rangers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shamil Abdurahimov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
O Rangers shoots in looking for a takedown but Abdurahimov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing O Rangers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Abdurahimov throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Rangers checks a leg kick.
O Rangers moves away from the strike by Abdurahimov. #CL2#
O Rangers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
O Rangers misses with some punches.
O Rangers has Abdurahimov pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Abdurahimov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Abdurahimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Abdurahimov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Rangers missing with a left hand there. Abdurahimov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abdurahimov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdurahimov throws a hook but O Rangers blocks it.
O Rangers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Rangers avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Rangers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Abdurahimov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Rangers misses with a two punch combination.
O Rangers walks into a straight right hand from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov scores with a head kick. O Rangers tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Abdurahimov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Rangers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abdurahimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Rangers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Rangers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shamil Abdurahimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony O Rangers.
O Rangers dives in for a single leg takedown but Abdurahimov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Shamil Abdurahimov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdurahimov throws a lazy uppercut
and O Rangers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Abdurahimov is looking to chop away at O Rangers's legs.
Abdurahimov misses with a right hand #CL2#
and O Rangers counters by moving into the clinch.
Abdurahimov is trying to break the clinch but O Rangers has him pressed against the ropes.
O Rangers tries a body shot but Abdurahimov blocks it.
#T2##BC#
Abdurahimov breaks from the clinch.
Abdurahimov scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdurahimov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Rangers.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Abdurahimov!
Abdurahimov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
O Rangers avoids the head kick by Abdurahimov.
#TD2#
Abdurahimov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
O Rangers advances position into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
O Rangers goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Abdurahimov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for O Rangers but great work by Abdurahimov.
O Rangers sneaks back into half guard.
It looks like Abdurahimov is going to stand back up.
#T3#
O Rangers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O Rangers.
Abdurahimov won't allow O Rangers to sweep him here.
O Rangers is pulling down on Abdurahimov's head. It's preventing any offense from Abdurahimov, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Abdurahimov got a little sloppy there for a moment and O Rangers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abdurahimov has managed to get both his arms back between O Rangers's legs - danger averted.
O Rangers has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Abdurahimov has passed into side control.
#SU#
Abdurahimov stands up. #T4#
Abdurahimov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shamil Abdurahimov is winning the standup battle so far.
Abdurahimov moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
O Rangers rushes Abdurahimov and presses him up against the ropes.
O Rangers wants to take the fight to the mat but Abdurahimov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
O Rangers trying to stall but Abdurahimov improves his position.
A frustrated look appears on Abdurahimov's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
O Rangers has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Abdurahimov regains guard immediately.
Abdurahimov is looking to stand up but O Rangers isn't so interested in that idea.
Abdurahimov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
O Rangers pushes down on Abdurahimov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Abdurahimov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shamil Abdurahimov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
O Rangers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abdurahimov but Abdurahimov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abdurahimov misses with a combination
enabling O Rangers to counter with a crisp jab.
Abdurahimov throws a combination that misses
and O Rangers counters with a nice uppercut.
O Rangers goes for a double leg but Abdurahimov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Abdurahimov continues to drive forward.
Abdurahimov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
O Rangers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
O Rangers lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Rangers. Abdurahimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdurahimov lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Abdurahimov darts in and clinches O Rangers up against the ropes.
O Rangers has Abdurahimov pressed against the ropes, preventing Abdurahimov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Abdurahimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch lands to the side of O Rangers 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1##TD2#
O Rangers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Abdurahimov on his heels. He'll look to pass Abdurahimov's guard now, I'm sure.
O Rangers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Abdurahimov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
O Rangers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdurahimov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Rangers advances position into side control!#SUB2#
O Rangers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abdurahimov has escaped the position, nice work there.
O Rangers tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Abdurahimov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
O Rangers creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
O Rangers tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
O Rangers postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB2#
O Rangers tries for a kimura but Abdurahimov is defending well.
O Rangers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdurahimov keeps working. #T3#
O Rangers throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Abdurahimov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
O Rangers trying to pass the guard but Abdurahimov defending well.
Abdurahimov is looking to escape.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
O Rangers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Abdurahimov is looking to improve his position.
O Rangers working the head and body with strikes.
O Rangers wants to free his trapped foot but Abdurahimov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Abdurahimov wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abdurahimov lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony O Rangers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think O Rangers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Tony O Rangers!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Shamil Abdurahimov!
The fight ends as a draw!
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