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Event:
DFC Sin City 15
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Dmitriev tries to move into range but Daebak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Daebak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dmitriev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dmitriev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dmitriev throws a head kick that misses.
Daebak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daebak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dmitriev.#CL#
Daebak closes the distance and clinches.
Daebak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Daebak gets through Dmitriev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daebak digs a right hand underneath Dmitriev's ribcage. Dmitriev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Daebak lands a body shot.
Daebak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daebak lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daebak cracks Dmitriev with a nice body shot.
Dmitriev looks winded!
Dmitriev fails to pull guard.
Daebak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dmitriev tries to pull guard but Daebak won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daebak.
A short right from Daebak.
Daebak lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daebak. #T1#
Daebak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Daebak.
A hook to the body from Daebak.
Daebak lands a shot to the body.
Daebak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daebak lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Dmitriev is rocked!
Daebak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dmitriev is still on wobbly legs! Can Daebak finish him?
Daebak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dmitriev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daebak pushes Dmitriev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Daebak lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Daebak.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daebak.
A hook to the body from Daebak.
Daebak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dmitriev backwards.
Daebak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daebak scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Daebak.
Daebak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daebak scores with a shot to the side of Dmitriev's head. #TD#
Daebak drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Daebak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Daebak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dmitriev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Daebak pushes a forearm under Dmitriev's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dmitriev is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Daebak!
A less than humble Harry Daebak misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
TUF semis 3
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Dmitriev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greeley throws out the jab.
Greeley punishes Dmitriev's body with a nice straight punch.
Dmitriev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greeley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A lazy left from Greeley finds it's target.
Greeley lands a glancing blow to the side of Dmitriev's head.
Nice cross by Greeley.
Greeley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dmitriev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A solid body kick from Dmitriev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greeley stuns Dmitriev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dmitriev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Greeley lands with a hook. Dmitriev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Greeley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Greeley tests Dmitriev's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Dmitriev throws a head kick that misses
and Greeley counters with a right hand to the body.
Greeley lunges at Dmitriev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dmitriev's hand.
Dmitriev dodges the punch combination from Greeley.
Dmitriev walks into a jab.
Greeley blocks a head kick by Dmitriev.
Dmitriev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Greeley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Greeley lands with a good body shot.
Dmitriev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Greeley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dmitriev looks winded!
Greeley lands a slapping body shot.
Dmitriev drops his hands momentarily and Greeley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greeley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A clash of legs there as Greeley blocks the low kick.
Dmitriev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Greeley scores with a sloppy right hand. Dmitriev should have avoided that one.
Dmitriev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Greeley connects with a right hand. Dmitriev shakes it off.
Greeley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dmitriev throws a head kick but Greeley moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Greeley.
Greeley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dmitriev.
Greeley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Greeley scores with a decent looking hook.
Greeley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Good exchange - Greeley coming out on top.
Greeley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dmitriev throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Greeley to counter with a crisp jab.
Dmitriev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dmitriev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A left lands for Greeley.
A low kick from Dmitriev misses
and Greeley counters with a two punch combo.
Greeley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dmitriev throws a lazy head kick
and Greeley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greeley scores with a shot to the body.
Greeley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Greeley does it's job there.
Greeley lands the left hand.#T4#
A left lands for Greeley.
Dmitriev walks into a jab.
Dmitriev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Greeley lands a jab.
Greeley scores with a nice strike.
Greeley sizes up Dmitriev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dmitriev throws a sloppy head kick
letting Greeley counter with a right hand.
Greeley lands a jab to the nose.
Greeley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dmitriev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dmitriev ducks right into an uppercut from Greeley.
Nice uppercut lands for Greeley. That snapped Dmitriev's head back.
Dmitriev misses the body punch
letting Greeley counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daren Greeley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dmitriev walks into a jab.
Dmitriev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Greeley lands with an overhand left.
Greeley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dmitriev in his tracks.
Daren Greeley is winning the standup battle so far.
Dmitriev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dmitriev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dmitriev throws a sloppy body shot
and Greeley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greeley blocks a head kick by Dmitriev.
Greeley cracks Dmitriev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dmitriev is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Dmitriev misses
enabling Greeley to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dmitriev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Greeley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dmitriev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Jab from Greeley.#ROC#
Dmitriev is rocked!
Greeley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dmitriev can do to turn this around?
Greeley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dmitriev is still on wobbly legs! Can Greeley finish him?
Dmitriev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Greeley counters with a nice body shot.
Dmitriev seems to have recovered his senses.
Greeley lands a two punch combo.
Greeley lands a glancing blow to the side of Dmitriev's head.
Nice shot lands for Greeley.
Dmitriev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy left from Greeley finds it's target.
Greeley digs a good hook to Dmitriev's body.
Alexei Dmitriev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Greeley throws out a powerful jab.
A nice combination there by Greeley.
Greeley tests Dmitriev's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Greeley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dmitriev tries to move into range but Greeley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Greeley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dmitriev throws a head kick but Greeley moves out of range.
Dmitriev drops his hands momentarily and Greeley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Greeley dips to his left and cracks Dmitriev with an uppercut!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dmitriev might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Greeley has got the better of the exchanges.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Greeley, as that shot connected.
Dmitriev takes one on the button.
Greeley scores with a hook.
Greeley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Greeley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Greeley tests Dmitriev's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Greeley, as that shot connected.
Greeley lands with a hook. Dmitriev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alexei Dmitriev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greeley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Greeley does it's job there.
Greeley connects with a body shot that sends Dmitriev's belly button to the back.
Donk. Greeley catches Dmitriev right on the button with a cross.
Dmitriev throws a head kick but Greeley moves out of range.
Greeley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Donk. Greeley catches Dmitriev right on the button with a cross.
Greeley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Greeley lands a nice shot to the body.
Dmitriev misses with a shot to the body
and Dmitriev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Greeley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Greeley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Greeley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Greeley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab from Greeley.
Dmitriev ducks right into an uppercut from Greeley.
Dmitriev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Greeley scores with a hook to the body. Dmitriev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Greeley lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dmitriev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Greeley.
Dmitriev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daren Greeley dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Greeley lands a really nice looking cross but Dmitriev seems unphased.
Greeley lands a jab to the head.
Greeley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dmitriev throws a head kick that misses
and Greeley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dmitriev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dmitriev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Greeley as he connects with a hook.
Dmitriev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dmitriev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Greeley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dmitriev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dmitriev throws a lazy head kick
and Greeley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dmitriev misses with the body kick
and Dmitriev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dmitriev takes one to the side of the head.
Dmitriev takes one on the button.#T1#
Dmitriev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Greeley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Greeley with a hook.
Dmitriev walks into a stiff left hand from Greeley.
Greeley with a nice cross.
Greeley connects with a single shot there.
Greeley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Greeley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Greeley lands a right hook to the body.
Greeley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greeley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dmitriev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Greeley.#T2#
Greeley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dmitriev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Greeley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Greeley 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.
Nice shot by Greeley.
Dmitriev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Greeley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dmitriev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Greeley digs a good hook to Dmitriev's body.
Greeley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Greeley there.
Greeley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Greeley lands a jab.
Greeley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dmitriev at a distance.
Greeley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Greeley lands a glancing blow to the side of Dmitriev's head.
Dmitriev throws a combination that misses
and Greeley counters with a series of strikes. Dmitriev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dmitriev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dmitriev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dmitriev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Greeley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
Greeley lands a body shot.
Greeley scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Greeley.
Greeley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Greeley scores with a hook.
Nice jab there from Greeley.
Good exchange - Greeley coming out on top.
Dmitriev throws a head kick that misses
enabling Greeley to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greeley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dmitriev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alexei Dmitriev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daren Greeley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Greeley connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daren Greeley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Greeley 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daren Greeley!
A victorious Daren Greeley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GFC 38: Carter vs Laine
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson lands with a cross. #CL2#
Johnson rushes Dmitriev and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson is working Dmitriev over against the cage.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dmitriev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dmitriev backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Dmitriev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Dmitriev is looking for a takedown.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dmitriev tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Dmitriev is breathing heavily.#T1#
Johnson pushes Dmitriev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson gets through Dmitriev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Dmitriev is rocked!
Dmitriev wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson is leaning against Dmitriev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands a right hand.
Oh Dmitriev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Johnson gets control of Dmitriev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johnson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson seems keen to control Dmitriev's posture.#T2#
Dmitriev seems to have got his legs back now.
We've been hearing good reports from Dmitriev's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dmitriev preventing the sweep. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dmitriev throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dmitriev is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson gets through Dmitriev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
#T4#
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Dmitriev's ribcage. Dmitriev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson pushes Dmitriev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Dmitriev backwards.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Navin Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Johnson rushes Dmitriev and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
A short left from Johnson.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dmitrievs head.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
#BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Dmitriev backwards. #T1#
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dmitriev backwards.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Navin Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dmitriev backwards. #T2#
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dmitriev to his knees! Johnson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Navin Johnson!
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Event:
GFC 32: Rampage
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Dmitriev.
Dmitriev lands with a kick to the temple. Van Bastet shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Bastet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dmitriev counters with a nice body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Dmitriev scores with a four punch combination!
Dmitriev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Bastet.
Dmitriev appears to be looking for a big counter.
Van Bastet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dmitriev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Bastet misses with a low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dmitriev.
Dmitriev scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Van Bastet misses
and Dmitriev counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Van Bastet is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dmitriev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Bastet will feel that in the morning.
Dmitriev throws a nice head kick!
Van Bastet shoots in and drives through. Dmitriev sprawls well.
Alexei Dmitriev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Bastet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dmitriev tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Bastet avoided it.
Van Bastet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dmitriev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
A head kick misses from Dmitriev.
Van Bastet wants to clinch
and Dmitriev counters with a big head kick but Van Bastet shrugs it off.
Dmitriev tries a head kick but it misses.
Dmitriev scores with a one two! Van Bastet had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Van Bastet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Bastet holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Dmitriev breaks from the clinch.
Dmitriev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dmitriev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dmitriev is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dmitriev throws a one two combo.
Alexei Dmitriev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Bastet blocks a head kick by Dmitriev.
#T2#
Van Bastet tries to clinch up but Dmitriev circles away and keeps his distance.
Dmitriev is looking for a counter combo.
Van Bastet fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dmitriev avoids it really well and circles away.
Van Bastet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dmitriev moves out of range of the body kick from Van Bastet.
A head kick misses from Dmitriev.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Bastet misses.
Dmitriev lands with a nice combination. Van Bastet backs away looking to recover.
Dmitriev keeps Van Bastet at a distance using the push kick.
Dmitriev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Dmitriev. No joy for Van Bastet on that attempt.
Alexei Dmitriev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Van Bastet.
Van Bastet throws a sloppy head kick
and Dmitriev counters with a series of strikes. Van Bastet will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Van Bastet moves into the clinch.#T3#
Come on Van Bastet - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2#
Van Bastet drags the fight down to the ground.
We've been hearing good reports from Dmitriev's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SU#
Dmitriev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Van Bastet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dmitriev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Bastet shoots in but Dmitriev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dmitriev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Van Bastet looking to score a takedown here. Dmitriev is defending well but Van Bastet drives through and ends up in Dmitriev's guard.#T4#
Van Bastet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Van Bastet advances position into side control!
Van Bastet takes a little break here. Dmitriev wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Van Bastet wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dmitriev, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Dmitriev dominated that round.
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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Van Bastet or perhaps it was just good defense by Dmitriev, which made it look bad.
Dmitriev is looking for a counter combo.
Dmitriev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Bastet can do to turn this around?
Van Bastet tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dmitriev swivels and escapes.
Van Bastet throws a combination that misses
and Dmitriev counters with a straight right hand.
Dmitriev lands with a slapping head kick.
Dmitriev throws a one two combo.
Dmitriev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dmitriev. That's going to slow Van Bastet down.
Dmitriev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Bastet's head.
Van Bastet tries to close the distance and clinch but Dmitriev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dmitriev scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Bastet doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dmitriev counters with a three punch combo that has Van Bastet backing up. Van Bastet nods at Dmitriev to acknowledge the strikes.
Alexei Dmitriev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Van Bastet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Dmitriev throws a head kick that Van Bastet semi-blocks.
#TD2#
Van Bastet fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dmitriev sprawls well initially but Van Bastet persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Van Bastet in particular looking to stall.
Van Bastet's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Van Bastet wants to control but Dmitriev is keeping him busy.
Dmitriev is looking to escape.#T2#
Van Bastet is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Van Bastet is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dmitriev is just riding it out for now. Van Bastet eventually gives up the hold.
Van Bastet lands with a punch from half guard.
Van Bastet looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Dmitriev wants to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Van Bastet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Van Bastet moves into the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Bastet tries to circle away but Dmitriev has him pinned against the cage.
Dmitriev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Bastet is defending well.
Van Bastet is trying to break the clinch but Dmitriev has him pressed against the cage.
Van Bastet is pushing Dmitriev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Van Bastet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dmitriev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Van Bastet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Van Bastet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dmitriev looks to land a combination. Van Bastet sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Van Bastet gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dmitriev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Dmitriev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dmitriev is looking to slow Van Bastet down with leg kicks.
Dmitriev feints a jab promting Van Bastet to slip. Dmitriev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Van Bastet slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Van Bastet blocks a head kick by Dmitriev.
#CL2#
Van Bastet clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Van Bastet jumps into guard, dragging Dmitriev to the mat.
Dmitriev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Bastet on the ground.
Van Bastet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dmitriev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Van Bastet stops Dmitriev from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dmitriev keeping moving, preventing Van Bastet from controlling successfully.
Dmitriev wants to stand and escape but Van Bastet is having none of it. #T1#
Van Bastet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dmitriev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van Bastet scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU2#
Van Bastet stands up and waves to Dmitriev to follow him.
Dmitriev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Van Bastet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dmitriev manages to avoid it.
Dmitriev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Van Bastet fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dmitriev sprawls well initially but Van Bastet persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
Van Bastet sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Robin Van Bastet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Van Bastet.
Van Bastet perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Van Bastet is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dmitriev has managed to free his arm - good work. #SU2#
Van Bastet decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3#
Van Bastet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Bastet misses with a takedown attempt
and Dmitriev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Bastet thinking.
Dmitriev is working the combinations to good effect here.
Van Bastet takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD2#
Van Bastet scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dmitriev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dmitriev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Van Bastet is chipping away with strikes.
#SU2#
Van Bastet has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Van Bastet falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dmitriev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Dmitriev throws a head kick that half lands.
Alexei Dmitriev is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Bastet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Bastet motions for Dmitriev to come forward. Van Bastet throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Bastet throws a sloppy head kick and Dmitriev moves out of range easily.
Dmitriev is looking to counter with head kicks.
Van Bastet closes the distance and clinches up with Dmitriev, looking for a takedown. Van Bastet pushes Dmitriev against the cage but Dmitriev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alexei Dmitriev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Van Bastet.
Dmitriev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dmitriev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alexei Dmitriev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Bastet is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dmitriev.
Van Bastet swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexei Dmitriev.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dmitriev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Dmitriev!
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Event:
GFC 27: Versus
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Dmitriev lands a high kick!
Bryan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dmitriev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bryan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bryan swinging wildly here.
Bryan fails with the takedown
and Dmitriev counters with a head kick. That will keep Bryan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bryan tries to clinch up
and Dmitriev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bryan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dmitriev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Dmitriev throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL#
Bryan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dmitriev, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Dmitriev is working for takedown but Bryan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bryan misses with a punch to the body.
Bryan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bryan is pressed up against the cage. Dmitriev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bryan down to the mat. Bryan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bryan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dmitriev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bryan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Bryan moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bryan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dmitriev is trying to drag Bryan to the mat but Bryan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daniel Bryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Dmitriev.
Bryan tries to pull guard but Dmitriev holds him up against the cage and eventually Bryan drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Bryan is trying to break the clinch but Dmitriev has him pressed against the cage.
Bryan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dmitriev walks away with a smile on his face. Bryan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dmitriev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bryan misses with a body kick.
Dmitriev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryan misses with a few strikes there.
Bryan tries to clinch but Dmitriev is having none of it.
A lazy left from Dmitriev finds it's target.
A head kick misses from Dmitriev.
A nice combination there by Dmitriev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dmitriev moves out of range of the body kick from Bryan.
Dmitriev swats away the attempt to clinch by Bryan.#T3#
Dmitriev lands a head kick. Bryan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dmitriev works over Bryan's head and body with a nice combination.
Alexei Dmitriev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dmitriev looks winded!
Bryan shoots in for a takedown but Dmitriev shows good takedown defense.
As Bryan backs off Dmitriev throws a huge counter combo but Bryan manages to avoid it all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bryan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dmitriev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bryan tries to clinch up but Dmitriev circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dmitriev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bryan if he has to take too many more of those.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dmitriev!
Dmitriev lands with a nice combination. Bryan backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dmitriev swats away the attempt to clinch by Bryan.#T4#
Bryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dmitriev avoids it really well and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Dmitriev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dmitriev lands a head kick!
Dmitriev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryan.
Alexei Dmitriev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryan wants to clinch
and Dmitriev counters with a one-two to the body.
Bryan tries to clinch but Dmitriev is having none of it.
Dmitriev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bryan's calf.
Dmitriev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dmitriev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bryan's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Dmitriev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dmitriev swats away the attempt to clinch by Bryan.
Bryan wants to clinch.
Dmitriev tries to bum rush Bryan with a series of wild strikes but Bryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dmitriev lands a high kick!
Dmitriev lands a high kick!
Dmitriev avoids the head kick by Bryan.
Bryan tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryan blocks a head kick by Dmitriev.
Bryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dmitriev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Dmitriev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bryan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dmitriev is breathing heavily.#T1#
Dmitriev can't keep his opponent in guard - Bryan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bryan trying to pass the guard but Dmitriev defending well.
Bryan controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryan is pressing down on Dmitriev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dmitriev is holding on for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bryan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bryan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bryan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Bryan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dmitriev is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Daniel Bryan!
Post fight, an emotional Daniel Bryan said 'YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2016 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Dmitriev.
Alucard looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Dmitriev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alucard back to the cage. Dmitriev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Dmitriev clinches up with Alucard and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Dmitriev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alucard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dmitriev defends it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dmitriev. That's going to slow Alucard down.
Alucard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dmitriev thuds his right hand into Alucard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alucard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alucard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dmitriev defends well and Alucard ends up having to push Dmitriev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Dmitriev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alucard, pushing him back against the cage.
Dmitriev digs a right hand underneath Alucard's ribcage. Alucard let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Dmitriev breaks from the clinch.
Dmitriev lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Whack! Dmitriev lands a heavy head kick that drops Alucard. The ref tackles Dmitriev to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Alucard was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Alexei Dmitriev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Belyakov or perhaps it was just good defense by Dmitriev, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Dmitriev drives through and clinches with Belyakov against the cage.
#BC2#
Dmitriev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Belyakov.
Dmitriev dives in and grabs Belyakov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Belyakov pushes down on Dmitriev's head and hops out.
Dmitriev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Belyakov scores with a three punch combo!
Belyakov is looking to clinch.
Dmitriev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dmitriev moves in looking to clinch but Belyakov pushes him off.
Danga de danga de dang - Belyakov scores with a four punch combination!
Belyakov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belyakov throws a right and a left that Dmitriev avoids nicely.
Dmitriev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Belyakov pinned against the cage. Belyakov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Belyakov throws a sloppy head kick and Dmitriev moves out of range easily. #T1##CL2#
Dmitriev forces Belyakov back against the cage and clinches.
Belyakov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dmitriev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dmitriev jumps guard but Belyakov stands there with Dmitriev around his waist. Dmitriev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dmitry Belyakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Dmitriev.
Dmitriev stops a takedown attempt from Belyakov.
Belyakov wants to take the fight to the mat but Dmitriev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dmitriev is trying to pull guard but Belyakov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Belyakov wants to get back to striking at distance but Dmitriev won't allow it.
#TD2#
Dmitriev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dmitriev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
Dmitriev has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Belyakov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dmitriev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dmitriev tries to pull guard but Belyakov holds him up against the cage and eventually Dmitriev drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Dmitriev tries to pull guard but Belyakov won't allow it.
#BC2#
Dmitriev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dmitriev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dmitriev looks winded!
Belyakov avoids the head kick by Dmitriev.
Belyakov shoots in but Dmitriev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dmitriev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belyakov throws a right hand that Dmitriev ducks under and follows up with a left that Dmitriev also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Dmitriev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belyakov fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Belyakov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Belyakov takes the fight into the clinch.
Dmitriev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Belyakov.
Dmitriev wants to take the fight to the mat but Belyakov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Dmitriev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belyakov throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Dmitriev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dmitriev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belyakov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T4#
Dmitriev is trying to maintain a safe position but Belyakov gets an underhook and turns Dmitriev into the cage.
Belyakov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dmitriev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dmitriev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Dmitriev. No joy for Belyakov on that attempt.
Belyakov sets himself, and Dmitriev steps forward looking for the clinch! Belyakov avoids it this time.
Belyakov tries to clinch there but Dmitriev circles away.
#CL2#
Dmitriev clinches.
Dmitriev tries for a takedown. No joy.
A frustrated look appears on Belyakov's face as he tries to break the 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 Dmitry Belyakov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dmitriev goes for a double leg but Belyakov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Belyakov continues to drive forward.
Nice takedown defense from Dmitriev. No joy for Belyakov on that attempt.
Belyakov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belyakov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belyakov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dmitriev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dmitriev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belyakov as he avoids it easily.
Belyakov stuffs the takedown.
Dmitry Belyakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Dmitriev.
Belyakov misses with a takedown attempt - Dmitriev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyakov throws a series of punches but Dmitriev moves out of range.
Dmitriev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Dmitriev clinches.
Dmitriev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dmitriev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Belyakov just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Dmitriev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Belyakov is defending well.
Dmitriev stops a takedown attempt from Belyakov.
Belyakov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Belyakov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dmitriev jumps guard but Belyakov stands there with Dmitriev around his waist. Dmitriev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Belyakov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Belyakov throws an elbow that misses.
Dmitriev jumps guard but Belyakov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Belyakov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dmitriev smiles and moves away.
Belyakov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Dmitriev has Belyakov up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dmitriev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dmitriev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Belyakov.
Dmitry Belyakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belyakov leaves Dmitriev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Belyakov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dmitriev throws a counter combo.
Dmitriev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3##CL2#
Dmitriev clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Dmitriev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belyakov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Belyakov with a jab.
Belyakov lands an overhand right.
Dmitriev tries to clinch there but Belyakov circles away.
Dmitriev is looking to clinch but Belyakov is avoiding it.
Belyakov doesn't manage to clinch there - Dmitriev circles away.
#CL2#
Dmitriev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Belyakov avoids the elbow strike from Dmitriev, against the cage.
#TD#
Belyakov jumps guard.
#T4##SUB#
Belyakov looking for a guillotine here but Dmitriev defends easily.
Dmitriev connects with a couple of short punches.#SU2#
Dmitriev gets to his feet - Belyakov follows without any prompting.
Belyakov shoots in for a takedown but Dmitriev shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Dmitriev drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belyakov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexei Dmitriev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##CL2#
Dmitriev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dmitriev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Belyakov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Belyakov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Belyakov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Belyakov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Belyakov tries to clinch up.
Belyakov shoots in looking for a takedown but Dmitriev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belyakov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dmitriev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dmitriev wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Belyakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belyakov shoots in but Dmitriev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dmitriev. #T1#
Dmitriev fails with a takedown attempt.
Belyakov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belyakov tries to clinch up but Dmitriev circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Dmitriev closes the distance and clinches.
Dmitriev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dmitriev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Belyakov tries to land knees in the clinch but Dmitriev avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Belyakov is trying to pull guard but Dmitriev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dmitriev is trying to pull guard but Belyakov has him pressed against the cage.
Belyakov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dmitriev just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dmitriev.
Dmitriev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Belyakov to keep the fight standing.
Belyakov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Belyakov is trying to push Dmitriev away but Dmitriev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Dmitriev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Belyakov uses from the top position.
Dmitriev trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Dmitriev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belyakov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belyakov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Dmitriev looking for a sweep. Not yet Dmitriev, not yet.
Dmitriev has a closed guard, preventing Belyakov from standing up.
Dmitriev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belyakov's guard. #REVB#
Dmitriev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Belyakov's head.#SUB2#
Dmitriev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Belyakov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Belyakov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
Belyakov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belyakov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dmitriev looking to control.
Dmitriev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Belyakov stands up and waves to Dmitriev to follow him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Dmitriev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dmitriev 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Dmitriev!
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