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Event:
GMT 21 McStoner Vs McDonnell 2
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Serrano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fjeld lands with a cross.
Fjeld pivots, looking for a leg kick but Serrano is out of range and Fjeld settles back down.
Fjeld smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Rio Serrano has been cut.
Fjeld tries to close the distance and clinch but Serrano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Serrano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Serrano has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Serrano doesn't manage to clinch there - Fjeld circles away.
Fjeld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serrano.
Fjeld fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Serrano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#KD2#
Fjeld catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Serrano stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Serrano walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjeld scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC2#
Serrano is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Serrano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fjeld connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Serrano's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Serrano - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Magnus Fjeld!
An out of breath Magnus Fjeld thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GMT 18 - Away Vs Laffiager
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1##KD#
Gallagher scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Serrano beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#CUT#
It looks like Rio Serrano has been cut.
Serrano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#
Serrano is rocked!
Serrano's coach down at Komplete MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Serrano's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gallagher lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gallagher.
Serrano looks winded!
Serrano is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Gallagher doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Serrano crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Serrano's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Gallagher!
Liam Gallagher decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Kerchev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serrano trying to control from the bottom.
Serrano is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kerchev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Serrano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kerchev is controlling the pace.
Serrano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kerchev.
Kerchev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kerchev lands a nice short elbow.
Kerchev controlling the action here.
Kerchev is stalling here. Serrano is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kerchev seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Serrano has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kerchev looks winded!#T1#
Kerchev tries to bench press Serrano off him but Serrano keeps the position.
Kerchev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kerchev looking for submissions off his back.
Kerchev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Serrano slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Kerchev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Serrano pulls his head out easily.
Serrano prevents Kerchev from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Serrano seems to be working for a kimura but Kerchev defends the submission attempt.
Kerchev has hold of Serrano's hands but Serrano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Kerchev looking for submissions off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kerchev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Serrano prevents Kerchev from improving his position.
Serrano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kerchev working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Serrano controlling from the full mount.
Serrano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kerchev can't escape the position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Serrano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kerchev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Serrano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Serrano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kerchev is looking to improve his position but Serrano isn't that keen on the idea.
Serrano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerchev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Serrano dominated that round.
That's time! Serrano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Serrano rushes Kerchev and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Serrano - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Serrano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Serrano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#KD#
Serrano drops Kerchev with a right and a left! Serrano comes rushing in but Kerchev regains his composure and manages to keep Serrano in guard.
#CUT#
It looks like Dimitri Kerchev has been cut.
Serrano chips away with some ground and pound.
Serrano is working Kerchev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Serrano stands up and waves to Kerchev to follow him.
Serrano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC#
Kerchev is rocked!
Rio Serrano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Serrano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kerchev is still on wobbly legs! Can Serrano finish him?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Serrano lands a high kick!
Kerchev shoots in for a takedown but Serrano shows good takedown defense.
Kerchev seems to have recovered his senses.
Serrano fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Serrano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've been told by Serrano's head coaches at Komplete MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Serrano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kerchev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Kerchev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Serrano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kerchev is stalling in the full guard.
Kerchev trying to control the position from guard on top but Serrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serrano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Kerchev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Serrano is controlling Kerchev's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kerchev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Serrano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Kerchev trying to control the position from guard on top but Serrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kerchev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Serrano defends well and Kerchev ends up having to push Serrano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kerchev looks for a takedown but Serrano sprawls well.
Rio Serrano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Kerchev.#CL#
Serrano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kerchev, pushing him back against the cage.
Kerchev tries to score a body lock takedown but Serrano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Serrano lands an elbow that stopped Kerchev in his tracks for a moment.
Serrano creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kerchev's defenses. #BC#
Serrano breaks the clinch.
Serrano throws a shot to the body.
Kerchev shoots in and drives through. Serrano sprawls well.
Kerchev closes the distance and clinches up with Serrano, looking for a takedown. Kerchev pushes Serrano against the cage but Serrano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kerchev shoots in looking for a takedown. Serrano tries to sprawl out of it but Kerchev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Serrano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Serrano throws a big counter combination but Kerchev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Serrano. No joy for Kerchev on that attempt.
Serrano throws a combination that misses
and Kerchev counters with a straight right hand.
Kerchev darts in looking for a takedown but Serrano gets double underhooks and turns Kerchev into the cage.
No luck for Kerchev with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Serrano misses the target.
Serrano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Serrano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kerchev can do to turn this around?
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!#CL#
Serrano closes the distance and pushes Kerchev back into the cage.
Kerchev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kerchev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2#
Kerchev jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Serrano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kerchev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Serrano has managed to get both his arms back between Kerchev's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Serrano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dimitri Kerchev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kerchev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Serrano counters with a two punch combo.
Kerchev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL#
Serrano darts in and clinches Kerchev up against the cage.
Serrano lands a good knee to the midsection. Kerchev won't want to take too many of those.
Kerchev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Serrano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Serrano stops a takedown attempt from Kerchev.
Rio Serrano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Kerchev.
Serrano gets through Kerchev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kerchev tries to score a body lock takedown but Serrano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Serrano is leaning against Kerchev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Serrano lands an elbow that stopped Kerchev in his tracks for a moment.
Serrano tries to work over Kerchev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serrano lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerchev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kerchev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Serrano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kerchev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Serrano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Serrano throws a right hand that Kerchev ducks under and follows up with a left that Kerchev also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Kerchev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1##TD2#
Serrano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kerchev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Serrano keeping moving, preventing Kerchev from controlling successfully.
Rio Serrano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Serrano is looking to stand up but Kerchev isn't so interested in that idea.
Kerchev controlling from the top position. #T2#
Kerchev wants to control from the top but Serrano keeps moving.
Kerchev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kerchev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kerchev trying to control but Serrano is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kerchev shoots for a double leg takedown but Serrano sprawls well. He's pushed Kerchev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kerchev or perhaps it was just good defense by Serrano, which made it look bad.
Rio Serrano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Serrano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kerchev at a distance.
#T3##CL#
Serrano clinches up against the cage.
Kerchev tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Serrano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kerchev shoots in but Serrano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kerchev blocks a head kick by Serrano.
Kerchev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Serrano as he jumps to the side.
Serrano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kerchev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Serrano but Serrano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kerchev misses with a takedown
and Serrano counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Serrano lands a head kick!
Kerchev looks for a takedown but Serrano sprawls well.#T4#
Kerchev tries for a takedown but Serrano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kerchev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Serrano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kerchev somewhat.
Serrano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kerchev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Serrano throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kerchev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Serrano is in Kerchev's guard.#SUB2#
Serrano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Serrano is working Kerchev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rio Serrano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Serrano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rio Serrano!
After winning the bout, Rio Serrano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Dimitri Kerchev stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opponent is gay!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Serrano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gotsov.#CUT2#
It looks like Denis Gotsov has been cut.
A left and a right from Serrano both land. Nice combination.
Serrano tries to clinch up#TD#
and Gotsov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gotsov. #ES2#
Serrano kicks Gotsov off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serrano fails to land with a series of punches.
Serrano fails with the takedown#TD#
and Gotsov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Serrano kicks off Gotsov and gets to his feet.
Serrano throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gotsov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gotsov.
Serrano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gotsov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotsov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Gotsov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gotsov won't allow Serrano to sweep him here.
Gotsov wants to pass the guard but Serrano is keeping the position.
Gotsov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Serrano has Gotsov pulled in close to control his posture.
Serrano looks winded!
Gotsov landing some decent shots from guard.
Gotsov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Serrano's head.#T2#
Gotsov distracts Serrano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gotsov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gotsov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gotsov lands a couple of elbows.
Gotsov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gotsov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gotsov content to stall in guard here.
Gotsov scoring with some ground and pound.
Gotsov distracts Serrano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gotsov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gotsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Serrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Gotsov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotsov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gotsov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gotsov content to stall in guard here.
Gotsov postures up and lands a big shot to Serrano's brow.
Serrano is trying to control the position but Gotsov postures up.
Gotsov wants to pass the guard but Serrano is keeping the position.
Gotsov landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Gotsov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Serrano's head.
Gotsov trying to control but Serrano is working from the bottom.
Gotsov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Serrano's guard.
Ground and pound from Gotsov.
Gotsov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Serrano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gotsov is taking a breather. Serrano says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gotsov drops an elbow to the side of Serrano's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Gotsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denis Gotsov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Serrano lands a jab.
Rio Serrano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Serrano.
Gotsov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick by Serrano misses #TD#
and Gotsov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Serrano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gotsov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Serrano is refusing to be controlled, as Gotsov sits in half guard.
Gotsov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gotsov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Serrano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Serrano is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Gotsov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Serrano is trying to control but can't.
Gotsov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Serrano on the ground.
Nice strikes from Gotsov there.
Gotsov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gotsov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Serrano is in a horrible position here. Gotsov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gotsov with the ground and pound from mount.
Gotsov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Serrano hang on?
Serrano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Gotsov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gotsov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gotsov with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB#
Gotsov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3#
Serrano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Serrano is bucking up trying to escape but Gotsov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gotsov is landing with some decent strikes but Serrano is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gotsov drops a big elbow. That's hurt Serrano! More shots from Gotsov and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis Gotsov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Serrano tries to sprawl but Kerchev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kerchev looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kerchev lands strikes from half guard.
Serrano keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kerchev is trying to control the action in half guard but Serrano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Serrano trying to control but Kerchev postures up.
Kerchev wants to control but Serrano is keeping him busy.
Serrano is controlling Kerchev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kerchev is just content to waste time from the top position. Serrano takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serrano throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kerchev trying to control the position from guard on top but Serrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerchev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Serrano is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Serrano wants to get back to his feet but Kerchev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kerchev wants to control from the top but Serrano keeps moving.
Serrano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Serrano. Those never looked like landing. #KD2#
Serrano connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Kerchev to the floor! Serrano dives in looking for the finish!#ROC2#
Kerchev is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dimitri Kerchev has been cut.#SU2#
Serrano decides to return to a standing position.
Oh Kerchev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Serrano with a strong takedown there and he's ended up in side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU2#
Serrano decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Serrano gets a big slam - oh, Kerchev is out! Kerchev is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Rio Serrano!
A victorious Rio Serrano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Dimitri Kerchev was interviewed post fight and said 'My opponent is gay!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Serrano has cracked Kerchev with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Serrano lands another huge swinging hook and Kerchev tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Kerchev, before Serrano can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rio Serrano!
Rio Serrano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Dimitri Kerchev spoke after the fight, saying 'My opponent is gay!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Borashikov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Serrano did well to prevent Borashikov getting side control.
Borashikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Borashikov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Serrano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Borashikov on the ground.#SUB2#
Borashikov looking for a guillotine from mount but Serrano is having none of it.
Borashikov content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Borashikov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Borashikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Borashikov lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Borashikov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T1##SUB2#
Borashikov looking for a guillotine from mount but Serrano is having none of it. #SUB2#
Borashikov goes for an armbar but Serrano turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Serrano. #SUB2#
Borashikov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Serrano stacks Borashikov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Serrano!
Borashikov is letting Serrano control him for a moment.
Borashikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borashikov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Serrano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Borashikov keeping control of the position. #T2##SU#
Serrano gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Serrano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Borashikov's guard.#SUB2#
Serrano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Borashikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Serrano's guard. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serrano working a defensive guard but Borashikov manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB2#
Borashikov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Serrano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Borashikov is looking to take a break and control but Serrano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Serrano misses with an elbow from the bottom.#SUB2#
Borashikov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Serrano has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Borashikov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Serrano rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Borashikov's guard! Nice work there by Serrano!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Serrano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Borashikov is trying to control the position but Serrano postures up.
Borashikov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serrano sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Borashikov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Serrano is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Borashikov.
Borashikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Borashikov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Serrano jumps into side control!
Borashikov struggling a bit here.
Borashikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeniy Borashikov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Borashikov lands a jab to the nose.
Borashikov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Serrano. #SUB#
Serrano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Serrano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Borashikov pushes Serrano away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Serrano gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Borashikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borashikov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borashikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Serrano throwing strikes from guard but Borashikov blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Borashikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Serrano wants to pass the guard but Borashikov is keeping the position.
Borashikov wants to control but Serrano passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Borashikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Borashikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Serrano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Serrano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Serrano preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Borashikov looking for subs off his back but Serrano has passed one foot through into half guard.
Borashikov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Borashikov actively working from the bottom here.
Borashikov is trying to maintain the position but Serrano is very close to passing his half guard.
Borashikov gets full guard.#SUB2#
Borashikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Serrano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Serrano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Borashikov looking for a guillotine here but Serrano defends easily.
Borashikov is breathing heavily.#T3##SUB2#
Borashikov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Serrano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Borashikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Borashikov is striking from the bottom but Serrano uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Borashikov missing with punches from the bottom.
Serrano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Serrano trying to control from half guard but Borashikov is working away. #SUB2#
Borashikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Serrano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borashikov is pressing down on Serrano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Borashikov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Serrano has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeniy Borashikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Serrano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Serrano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Borashikov's guard.
Serrano throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Borashikov is looking for a triangle but Serrano pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Serrano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Borashikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Serrano has managed to get both his arms back between Borashikov's legs - danger averted.
Serrano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borashikov is looking to sweep but instead, Serrano has passed into half guard.
Borashikov keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Borashikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Serrano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Serrano's back!#SUB2#
Borashikov has got one arm under Serrano's chin. This could be trouble... Serrano trying to control the other hand but Borashikov gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Serrano has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Evgeniy Borashikov!
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Event:
DFC Showtime 1
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Stone gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Stone in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Serrano is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Stone!
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