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Event:
CWC 321 - Fiso vs Jan
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 31 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Andreev fails with a takedown attempt.
Archer shoots for a double leg takedown but Andreev sprawls well. He's pushed Archer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Archer enables Andreev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Archer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (0) Archer
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Andreev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andreev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Andreev slips nicely into half guard.
Andreev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer controlling the position well.
Andreev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Andreev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Andreev trying to control from half guard but Archer is working away. #T2#
Andreev tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Archer is trying to control but can't.
Andreev stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Archer is trying to control but can't.
Andreev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Andreev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Andreev prevents Archer from improving his position.
Archer controlling the position well.
Andreev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well.
Andreev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Andreev wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Archer tries to roll over but Andreev keeps him under control.
Andreev trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Andreev not doing much here.
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Archer controlling the position well.
Andreev controlling the action here.
Andreev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (5) vs (0) Archer
Archer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Andreev controlling his opponent.
Andreev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Archer for as long as he can get away with.
Andreev trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Archer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Andreev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (8) vs (0) Archer
Andreev tries to push Archer's head away but Archer is holding on tight.
Archer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Andreev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andreev controlling from mount.
Archer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Archer regains half guard.
Andreev is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
Archer is doing well to control the position and prevent Andreev from advancing to side control.#T9#
Andreev is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now.
Archer keeping control of the position.
Andreev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Andreev continues to stall.
Archer keeping control of the position. #T10#
Archer trying to control but Andreev postures up.
Andreev wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Andreev wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position.
Andreev is stalling here. Archer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Andreev seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Archer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andreev (8) vs (4) Archer
Andreev tries to buck Archer off but Archer is having none of it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Archer tries to advance to mount but can't. #T11##SUB2#
Archer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Andreev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Archer's guard! Nice work there by Andreev! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (10) vs (4) Archer
Andreev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Andreev stands and throws Archer's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (13) vs (4) Archer
Archer tries to buck Andreev off but Andreev is having none of it.#T12#
Andreev wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Archer tries to improve position but can't.
Andreev moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Andreev wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Archer is trying to control Andreev's posture but Andreev avoids it.
Archer stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T13#
Archer prevents Andreev from moving into mount.
Archer has one of Andreev's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Andreev wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Archer wants to control but Andreev postures up.
Archer regains half guard there - taking advantage of Andreev's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Andreev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14##SUB2#
Archer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andreev is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
Andreev trying to control the pace.
Further stalling from Andreev.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer wants to improve his position but Andreev is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andreev takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Alexey Andreev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 318 - Saldini vs Burnham
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Andreev dives in and scores a takedown into Toehold's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (0) Toehold
We've been hearing good reports from Andreev'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.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev passes Toehold's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Andreev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Toehold wants to control but Andreev is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Andreev is thwarting Toehold's attempts to control the position.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Toehold wants to improve his position but Andreev is controlling well.
Andreev is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Andreev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Andreev wants to pass to mount but Toehold is defending the position.
Andreev moves into full mount! Toehold won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (5) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold tries to lock up and control but Andreev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Toehold really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Andreev looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andreev fails to advance to Toehold's back.
Andreev controlling from mount.
Toehold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Andreev wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely.
Andreev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Toehold is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Andreev trying to control but Toehold is having none of it.
Andreev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Andreev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toehold for as long as he can get away with.
Toehold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Andreev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Andreev moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Andreev (8) vs (0) Toehold
Will Andreev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Toehold is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Toehold right now.
#SUB#
Andreev looking for the RNC.
What can Toehold do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T6#
Toehold is really stuck here.
What can Toehold do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Andreev tries to get the hooks in deep but Toehold pushed the leg off.
Andreev wants to control but Toehold manages to buck him off and is now in Andreev's guard! Nice work there by Toehold! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (8) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving.
Andreev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Andreev is keeping the position.#T7#
Andreev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Toehold stays in close to Andreev's body and controls the position.
Andreev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andreev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Toehold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Toehold is pushing down on Andreev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andreev is fighting to maintain full guard but Toehold has managed to sneak the leg through.
Andreev tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
Andreev is staying active underneath Toehold, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Toehold is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Andreev! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (8) vs (5) Toehold
Andreev is desperately trying to improve his position but Toehold has a good base and remains in mount.
Andreev tries to control the position but Toehold now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Andreev (8) vs (8) Toehold
Andreev trying to control the action but Toehold just sinks the hooks in.
Toehold is hanging on to Andreev's back as he tries to escape.
Andreev wants to control his opponent's hands but Toehold gets his hands free. #T9#
Toehold doesn't have the hooks in and Andreev manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (10) vs (8) Toehold
Andreev trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold trying to control the position.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass.
Andreev stands and throws Toehold's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (13) vs (8) Toehold
Toehold is trying to escape the position but Andreev is controlling the position. #T10#
Andreev wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Toehold holding on.
Toehold is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Andreev off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andreev (13) vs (12) Toehold
Andreev is really stuck here.
Toehold wants to control the position but Andreev frees himself and scrambles - Toehold manages to regain control in side control.
Toehold tries to move to mount but Andreev blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Toehold tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11#
You can see the frustration on Andreev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andreev tries to buck Toehold off but Toehold is having none of it.
Andreev is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Andreev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andreev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toehold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Toehold has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Andreev (13) vs (14) Toehold#T12#
Andreev wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andreev is looking to escape.
Andreev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toehold wants to control the pace but Andreev is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Andreev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Toehold is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Andreev to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Andreev shrugs it off.
Toehold trying to control but Andreev is having none of it. #T14#
Andreev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andreev wants to control but Toehold is having none of it.
Toehold content just to control the position here.
Toehold prevents Andreev from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Andreev is holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 14 to 13.
Tommy Toehold thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 317 - Peterson vs Addams
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Disco Kid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Andreev. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kid (0) vs (4) Andreev
Kid can't do much from the bottom here.
Andreev takes a little break here. Kid wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Let's hope that Andreev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid stops Andreev from passing to mount.
Kid is trying to control Andreev's posture but Andreev avoids it. #T1#
Kid tries to buck Andreev off but Andreev is having none of it.
Kid is being controlled here.
Andreev working away.
Kid tries to improve position but can't.
Andreev content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kid can't do much from the bottom here.
Kid is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Andreev off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kid (4) vs (4) Andreev
Kid has the hooks in. Andreev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Kid controls the action.#SUB#
Andreev defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kid gets his hands free as Andreev looks to control. #SUB#
Andreev is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kid gets his way!
Andreev trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Kid is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Andreev is defending well though. Kid let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Kid tightening his grip on Andreev, looking for the choke. #T3#
Kid keeps control of the position as Andreev tries to break free.
#SUB#
Kid working for a choke but Andreev is defending well.
Andreev tries to escape but Kid has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Andreev trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Kid is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Andreev has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kid doesn't have the hooks in and Andreev manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (4) vs (6) Andreev
Kid being controlled here, momentarily.
Kid trying to control the position.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kid being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Kid controlling the position.
Andreev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid is trying to control the position but Andreev postures up.
Andreev trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Kid'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.
Andreev sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6##SUB#
Kid is looking for a triangle but Andreev pushes his legs off easily.
Andreev trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.
Andreev stopping the sweep attempt from Kid.
Andreev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
Kid might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T7#
Andreev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andreev is one step ahead there.
Andreev passes Kid's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T8#
Andreev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (4) vs (9) Andreev
Andreev tries to control but Kid wriggling away.
Kid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andreev looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Andreev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T9#
Andreev avoids the attempt from Kid to control.
Andreev trying to control but Kid is having none of it.
Andreev controlling the pace for now.
Kid really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kid manages to control the position for a moment.#T10#
Andreev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Andreev looking to control but Kid is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kid is wriggling around trying to escape.
Andreev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Andreev tries to control but Kid wriggling away. #T11#
Kid is trying desperately to improve position.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Andreev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kid is working hard here to advance position.
Andreev fails to move to back control.
Kid tries to hold on but Andreev pushes him away. #T12#
Andreev trying to control but Kid is having none of it.
Andreev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Andreev is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kid can't escape the position.
#T13#
Andreev controlling from mount.
Andreev prevents Kid from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Kid defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Andreev.
Andreev works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kid (4) vs (12) Andreev
Kid looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kid wants to escape the position.
#T14#
Andreev is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kid trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Andreev controlling the positon.
Andreev not allowing Kid to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev controlling well, preventing Kid from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andreev wins on points by 12 to 4.
Our winner, Alexey Andreev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 316 - Prelims
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Ernie Tertelgte! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Tertelgte tries to sprawl but Andreev drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tertelgte (0) vs (2) Andreev
Andreev trying to mount his opponent but Tertelgte defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tertelgte is trying to maintain the position but Andreev is very close to passing his half guard.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Andreev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tertelgte wants to improve his position but Andreev is controlling well.
Andreev trying to control the pace.
Tertelgte is not content to let Andreev control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tertelgte controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Well, if Andreev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tertelgte has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1##SUB#
Tertelgte looking for submissions off his back.
Andreev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tertelgte is looking to improve his position.
Andreev is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Andreev works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tertelgte (0) vs (5) Andreev
Andreev taking a breather here.
Tertelgte tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andreev tries to advance to mount but can't.
Andreev happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Tertelgte is looking to reverse the position.
Tertelgte is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Andreev is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tertelgte (0) vs (7) Andreev
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tertelgte is looking to escape.
Andreev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tertelgte is desperately trying to improve his position but Andreev has a good base and remains in mount.
Andreev controlling his opponent.
Tertelgte wants to hold on but Andreev pushes him away.
Tertelgte working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Andreev looking to control but Tertelgte is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andreev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Andreev trying to control but Tertelgte is having none of it.
Andreev controlling the pace for now.
Tertelgte wants to control but Andreev is having none of it.
Tertelgte regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Andreev in particular looking to stall.#T5##SUB#
Tertelgte looking for submissions off his back.
Tertelgte gets full guard.
Andreev is fighting to break Tertelgte's control of his arms but Tertelgte is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Tertelgte is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev passes Tertelgte's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tertelgte manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Andreev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tertelgte has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andreev has managed to get both his arms back between Tertelgte's legs - danger averted.#T6##SUB#
Tertelgte looking for a guillotine here but Andreev defends easily.
Andreev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andreev forces his way into half guard.
Andreev prevents Tertelgte from improving his position.
Andreev trying to control the pace. #T7#
Andreev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tertelgte! Score +3 for passing guard: Tertelgte (0) vs (10) Andreev
Andreev looking to control but Tertelgte is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andreev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Andreev tries to control but Tertelgte wriggling away. #T8#
Andreev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tertelgte haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tertelgte bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tertelgte (2) vs (10) Andreev
Andreev controlling the position.
Tertelgte wants to pass the guard but Andreev is keeping the position.
Andreev is pulling down on Tertelgte's head to control his posture. #T9#
Andreev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tertelgte trying to control but Andreev is working from the bottom.
Andreev trying to control the position.
#T10#
Andreev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tertelgte manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tertelgte (2) vs (12) Andreev
Andreev preventing the sweep.
Andreev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tertelgte is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Tertelgte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Tertelgte escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andreev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Tertelgte keeps moving.
Andreev controlling from the top position. #T11#
Tertelgte can't keep his opponent in guard - Andreev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tertelgte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Tertelgte is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andreev pulls his head out easily.
Andreev tries to pass to full mount but Tertelgte defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Tertelgte looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tertelgte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andreev is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Andreev controlling the action here.
Tertelgte trying to control from the bottom.
Tertelgte tries to roll over but Andreev keeps him under control.
Andreev stalling.
Andreev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tertelgte is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Andreev moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tertelgte (2) vs (15) Andreev
The referee asks Andreev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Andreev prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tertelgte tries to bench press Andreev off him but Andreev keeps the position.
Tertelgte gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Tertelgte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Andreev in particular looking to stall.#T14#
It looks like Andreev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Andreev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andreev content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tertelgte (2) vs (18) Andreev
And that's the end of the fight!
Andreev wins on points by 18 to 2.
Alexey Andreev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 314 - Pancake vs Saldini
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Lester Burnham!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Burnham looking to score a takedown here. Andreev is defending well but Burnham drives through and ends up in Andreev's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (0) vs (2) Burnham
Burnham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burnham looking to sit in guard and control but Andreev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (2) Burnham
Andreev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burnham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andreev is one step ahead there.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnham is retaining full guard.
Burnham is looking to sweep but instead, Andreev has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Andreev seems content to control.
Burnham trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Andreev seems content to control.#T1#
Burnham is looking to improve his position.
Andreev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burnham knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burnham wants to improve his position but Andreev is controlling well.
Burnham wants to control but Andreev is keeping busy.
Burnham tries to get to full guard but Andreev has control of the leg.
Burnham is controlling Andreev's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Burnham is trying to get back to full guard.
Burnham is trying to control but can't.
Burnham is looking to improve his position.
Andreev controlling the action here.
Burnham tries to roll over but Andreev keeps him under control.
Andreev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Burnham tries to roll over but Andreev keeps him under control.
Andreev wants to free his trapped foot but Burnham is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burnham trying to control but Andreev postures up.
Andreev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andreev is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Burnham can't keep his opponent in guard - Andreev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Andreev'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.
Andreev wants to free his trapped foot but Burnham is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Andreev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Burnham is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burnham is looking to control Andreev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burnham avoid being mounted?
Burnham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burnham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Andreev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burnham wants to sweep but no luck.
Andreev looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5##SUB2#
Burnham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andreev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andreev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Andreev is pushing down on Burnham's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burnham is fighting to maintain full guard but Andreev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Andreev passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (5) vs (2) Burnham
Andreev trying to control but Burnham is having none of it.
Andreev controlling the position easily from mount.
Burnham has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T6#
Burnham is squirming around, avoiding Andreev's attempts to control the action.
Andreev prevents Burnham from getting the reversal.
Andreev controlling from mount.
Andreev prevents Burnham from getting the reversal.
Andreev controlling the pace for now.
Burnham really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Andreev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burnham is looking to escape.
Burnham gets back to half guard.#T7#
Burnham is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burnham works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andreev stays in close to Burnham's body and controls the position.
Andreev trying to control but Burnham is working from the bottom.
Burnham trying to control the position.
Andreev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burnham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burnham keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully. #T8#
Andreev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Burnham is controlling Andreev's posture.
Burnham controls Andreev momentarily but Andreev frees himself. #SUB2#
Burnham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andreev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Burnham has his foot on Andreev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andreev works his way back into a safe position though.
Andreev won't allow Burnham to sweep him here.
Burnham keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Andreev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Andreev looking to sit in guard and control but Burnham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (5) vs (4) Burnham
Burnham won't allow Andreev to sweep him here.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully.
Burnham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andreev is keeping the position for now.
Andreev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Burnham preventing the sweep.
Burnham looking to pass the guard.
Burnham is stalling in the full guard. #T10##SUB2#
Burnham is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Andreev is pulling down on Burnham's head. It's preventing any offense from Burnham, at least for the moment.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully.
Burnham preventing the sweep.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully. #T11#
Andreev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Andreev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burnham's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (7) vs (4) Burnham#SUB2#
Burnham working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Andreev has passed into half guard!
Andreev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burnham is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Andreev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burnham is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Andreev trying to mount his opponent but Burnham defends it.
Burnham is looking to improve his position.
Burnham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andreev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andreev's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andreev (7) vs (8) Burnham
Burnham trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Andreev defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Burnham's arms. #T13#
Andreev tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Burnham wants to finish this one by submission but Andreev is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Burnham.
Burnham trying to control but Andreev is having none of it.
Andreev wants to control but Burnham is having none of it.
Andreev is trying desperately to improve position.
Andreev tries to hold on but Burnham pushes him away.
Andreev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T14##SUB2#
Burnham seems to be working for a kimura but Andreev defends the submission attempt.
Andreev tries to roll over but Burnham keeps him under control.
Burnham is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (7) vs (11) Burnham
Andreev is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev regains half guard.
Andreev is looking for a sweep. Burnham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burnham wins on points by 11 to 7.
After winning the bout, Lester Burnham thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 311 - Trump vs Nickal
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Cicero Verus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Verus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Andreev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Verus on his heels. He'll look to pass Verus's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Verus (0) vs (2) Andreev
Andreev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Verus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Verus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Andreev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Verus keeps moving.
Verus wants to improve his position but instead Andreev has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Andreev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Verus! Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (5) Andreev
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Andreev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Andreev controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verus is trying desperately to improve position.
Andreev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verus is desperately trying to improve his position but Andreev has a good base and remains in mount.
Andreev is trying to control here but Verus has managed to regain half guard.
#T2#
Still in half guard, Andreev seems content to control.
Verus is trying to maintain the position but Andreev is very close to passing his half guard.
Verus is pressing down on Andreev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andreev postures up.
Verus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andreev postures up.
Andreev won't allow Verus to sweep him here.
Andreev looking to pass the guard.
Verus trying to keep a closed guard but Andreev is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Andreev trying to control but Verus is working from the bottom.
Andreev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andreev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Verus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andreev is pushing down on Verus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Verus is fighting to maintain full guard but Andreev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Andreev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andreev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Verus! Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (8) Andreev#T4#
Andreev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Andreev controlling from the full mount.
Verus is looking to get to half guard.
Andreev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andreev fails to advance to Verus's back.
Andreev trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Andreev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Verus is looking to improve his position but Andreev isn't that keen on the idea.
Andreev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Verus is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Verus is trying to escape the mount.
Andreev controlling the pace for now. #T6#
More stalling from Andreev.
Andreev trying to control but Verus is having none of it.
Andreev wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Andreev controlling from the full mount.
Verus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T7#
Verus is not content to let Andreev control the position.
Verus gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Verus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Andreev uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (11) Andreev
Verus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Verus struggling a bit here.#T8#
Andreev just content to control the position.
Verus is not content to let Andreev control the position.
Verus is looking to reverse the position.
Andreev is looking to take a break and control but Verus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Verus sneaks back into half guard.#T9##SUB#
Verus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andreev wants to pass to mount but Verus is defending the position.
Andreev is thwarting Verus's attempts to control the position.
Andreev is controlling the pace.
Verus is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Andreev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Andreev is thwarting Verus's attempts to control the position.
Verus gets back to full guard.
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Andreev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andreev looking to sit in guard and control but Verus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (2) vs (11) Andreev
Andreev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andreev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (2) vs (13) Andreev
Verus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Andreev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Verus wants to sweep but no luck.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Verus is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Verus wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Andreev has taken Verus's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Verus has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexey Andreev!
A relieved looking Alexey Andreev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 310 - Lee vs Fiso
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Andreev shoots in for a takedown but Saldini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Andreev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Andreev showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (0) Saldini
Andreev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Andreev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Saldini tries to get to full guard but Andreev has control of the leg.
Andreev is thwarting Saldini's attempts to control the position.
Andreev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saldini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini tries to roll over but Andreev keeps him under control.
Andreev trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Andreev is trying to work for a kimura but Saldini is defending well.
Saldini is refusing to be controlled, as Andreev sits in half guard.
Andreev stalling away here and it's allowed Saldini to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Andreev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
Andreev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2##SUB2#
Saldini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saldini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev is stalling in the full guard.
Andreev passes into half guard.
Andreev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Saldini won't allow Andreev to pass to mount.
Andreev is controlling the pace.
Saldini is staying active underneath Andreev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saldini gets full guard.
Andreev trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saldini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Andreev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
Andreev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saldini is keeping the position for now.
Saldini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T5#
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andreev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saldini's guard.
Saldini won't allow Andreev to pass to mount.
Andreev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Saldini tries to roll over but Andreev keeps him under control.
Andreev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Saldini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saldini gets back to full guard.
Andreev's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Andreev wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
Saldini being controlled here, momentarily.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Saldini is retaining full guard.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Saldini looking for a sweep. Not yet Saldini, not yet.
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saldini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7#
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Saldini is keeping the position.
Andreev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Andreev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andreev is working hard here to advance position.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully. #T8#
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saldini is trying to keep Andreev in close.
Saldini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andreev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saldini pulls Andreev in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Andreev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Andreev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Andreev drops back looking for a leg! Saldini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saldini manages to kick Andreev off! Andreev jumps back into Saldini's guard.
Saldini pulls Andreev in close to prevent any damage.
Andreev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Andreev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Andreev postures up.
Saldini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Andreev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Andreev looking to sit in guard and control but Saldini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (2) Saldini
Andreev is pulling down on Saldini's head to control his posture.
Saldini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andreev wants to sweep here but Saldini controlling him for the moment.
Andreev being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Andreev holds on and takes a little breather.
Andreev looking to control.
#T12#
Saldini controlling from the top position.
Andreev keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Saldini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saldini is fighting to break Andreev's control of his arms but Andreev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Andreev looking for a sweep. Not yet Andreev, not yet. #T13#
Saldini controlling from the top position.
Andreev wants to hit a sweep here but Saldini passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Andreev there! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (2) vs (5) Saldini
Andreev is trying to escape the mount.
Saldini controlling the position easily from mount.
Saldini prevents Andreev from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Saldini avoids the attempt from Andreev to control.
Andreev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Andreev is controlling Saldini's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Andreev is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini wins on points by 5 to 2.
Our winner, Angelo Saldini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 308 - Cruz vs Jabbar
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Andreev shoots in but no luck this time.
Saldini tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andreev is defended easily by Saldini.
Andreev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saldini swivels and escapes.
Saldini feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andreev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saldini avoids it really well and circles away.
Saldini changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Andreev shoots in looking for a takedown but Saldini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andreev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saldini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Andreev defends it well.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saldini sprawls well. Saldini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andreev gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Saldini. No joy for Andreev on that attempt.
Saldini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Andreev defends it well.
Andreev has a takedown stuffed.
Andreev with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Saldini counters with a single leg into guard. Andreev didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (0) vs (2) Saldini#T1##SUB#
Andreev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saldini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've been hearing good reports from Andreev'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.
Saldini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andreev is keeping the position for now.
Andreev looking for a sweep. Not yet Andreev, not yet.
Saldini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saldini looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saldini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Andreev trying to control the position.
Saldini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Andreev managing to control the position.
Saldini postures up.
Andreev looking for a sweep. Not yet Andreev, not yet. #T3#
Saldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Andreev is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully.
Andreev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saldini controls the pace.
Andreev looking to control.
Saldini being controlled here momentarily.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Saldini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saldini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andreev pulls Saldini in close to his closed guard and prevents Saldini from doing any damage or advancing position.
Saldini postures up.
Saldini stopping the sweep attempt from Andreev.
Saldini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Andreev wants to improve his position but instead Saldini has moved into half guard.
#T5#
Saldini controlling the action here.
Saldini trying to control the action but Andreev is working from the bottom.
Andreev trying to control from the bottom.
Saldini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Andreev! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (0) vs (5) Saldini
Andreev regains half guard.
Saldini prevents Andreev from improving his position.#T6#
Andreev is not content to let Saldini control the position.
Andreev keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Saldini prevents Andreev from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Saldini is trying to control the action in half guard but Andreev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Andreev is looking to improve his position.
Saldini wants to control but Andreev is keeping him busy.
Saldini trying to pass the guard but Andreev defending well.
Andreev tries to roll over but Saldini keeps him under control.
Andreev is concentrating on defense, preventing Saldini from advancing position. #T8#
Andreev trying to hold on to Saldini's head to control him but Saldini postures up.
Andreev is trying to get back to full guard.
Andreev gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Andreev has an active guard here but Saldini has managed to pass into half guard.
Andreev manages to get to full guard.
Saldini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9##SUB#
Andreev working for a triangle but Saldini defends it easily.
Saldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Andreev is retaining full guard.
Andreev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Saldini stays in close to Andreev's body and controls the position.
Saldini preventing the sweep.
Saldini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andreev is keeping the position for now.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully. #T10#
Saldini stopping the sweep attempt from Andreev.
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andreev trying to control the position.
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andreev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andreev controlling Saldini's posture. #SUB#
Andreev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11#
Andreev looking to control.
Saldini stays in close to Andreev's body and controls the position.
Andreev looking for a sweep. Not yet Andreev, not yet.
Saldini advances to half guard.
Andreev tries to roll over but Saldini keeps him under control.
Andreev is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Saldini jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (0) vs (8) Saldini
Andreev is looking for a sweep.
Saldini taking a breather here.
Andreev tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Saldini is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Andreev's shoulder. That is not cool.
Saldini tries to advance to mount but Andreev denies him.
Saldini trying to control the action but Andreev is working from the bottom.
Andreev is trying to work for a sweep but Saldini has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Andreev (0) vs (10) Saldini#T13#
Saldini controlling from the full mount.
Andreev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saldini fails to advance to Andreev's back.
Andreev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Saldini controlling the position easily from mount.
Andreev tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Andreev wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Andreev (0) vs (13) Saldini
I would not like to be Andreev right now.
Andreev tries to break free.
Saldini is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Andreev looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini wins on points by 13 to 0.
Angelo Saldini seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 307 - Ziyaeddin vs Diesel
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Moto Miyashita!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Andreev looking to score a takedown here. Miyashita is defending well but Andreev drives through and ends up in Miyashita's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (0) Miyashita#SUB2#
Miyashita working for a triangle but Andreev defends it easily.
Andreev looking to pass the guard.
Miyashita is pulling down on Andreev's head. It's preventing any offense from Andreev, at least for the moment.
Miyashita wants to sweep but no luck.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyashita is retaining full guard.
Miyashita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyashita is trying to control the position but Andreev postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Miyashita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andreev is aware though and is defending well.
Andreev stays in close to Miyashita's body and controls the position. #T1#
Miyashita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andreev is one step ahead there.
Andreev trying to control but Miyashita is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Miyashita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andreev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miyashita holds on and takes a little breather.
Miyashita keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Andreev'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.
Andreev stays in close to Miyashita's body and controls the position.
Andreev passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (5) vs (0) Miyashita#T2#
Andreev tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A lull in the action here.
Andreev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miyashita for as long as he can get away with.
Miyashita stops Andreev from passing to mount.
Andreev working away.
Miyashita is trying to improve his position.
Andreev working away.
Miyashita might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Andreev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Miyashita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Andreev is keen to just control but Miyashita is a slippery customer.
Miyashita tries to roll over but Andreev keeps him under control.
Andreev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miyashita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andreev is keen to just control but Miyashita is a slippery customer.#T4#
Andreev passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (8) vs (0) Miyashita
Miyashita is looking to get to half guard.
Miyashita wants to control but Andreev is having none of it.
Andreev controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyashita stops Andreev from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Miyashita is in all sorts of trouble here.
Andreev controlling from mount.
Miyashita tries to reverse the position but Andreev maintains control.
Andreev is looking to work his way around to Miyashita's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T5#
Andreev controlling the position easily from mount.
Andreev is stalling here but it's allowed Miyashita to get half guard.
Miyashita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyashita is staying active underneath Andreev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyashita tries to roll over but Andreev keeps him under control.
Miyashita is refusing to be controlled, as Andreev sits in half guard.
Miyashita wants to improve his position but Andreev is controlling well.
Andreev trying to pass the guard but Miyashita defending well.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyashita keeps working. #T6#
Miyashita trying to control here.
Miyashita is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyashita is looking to control Andreev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyashita avoid being mounted?
Miyashita wants to improve his position but Andreev is controlling well.
Andreev is looking to take a break and control but Miyashita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andreev moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (11) vs (0) Miyashita
Andreev wants to control but Miyashita is keeping him busy.
Andreev is staying tight to Miyashita's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Miyashita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miyashita is not content to let Andreev control the position.
Miyashita can't do much from the bottom here.
Miyashita manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Andreev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Andreev is thwarting Miyashita's attempts to control the position.
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Miyashita is defending well.
Andreev moves into full mount! Miyashita won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (14) vs (0) Miyashita#T8#
Miyashita is desperately trying to improve his position but Andreev has a good base and remains in mount.
Andreev controlling from mount.
Miyashita is trying desperately to improve position.
Miyashita looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Andreev (17) vs (0) Miyashita
Miyashita tries to escape the position.
Andreev tries to keep control of the position but Miyashita is staying busy.
Good control from Andreev.
Andreev is looking to control Miyashita but Miyashita is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Andreev is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T9#
Miyashita tries to roll but Andreev sticks to his back.
Good control from Andreev.
Andreev controlling well, preventing Miyashita from escaping the position.
Miyashita is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Andreev.
Andreev trying to control momentarily.
Andreev has the hooks in. Miyashita is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Andreev controlling from the back.
A lull in the action here.
#T10#
Andreev trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Miyashita doesn't escape.
Andreev avoiding Miyashita 's attempts to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Andreev controlling the positon.
Miyashita tries to escape but Andreev has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Andreev is looking to control Miyashita but Miyashita is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Miyashita is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Andreev.
Andreev controlling well, preventing Miyashita from escaping the position.
Miyashita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T11#
Andreev keeps control of the position easily here as Miyashita tries to buck him off.
Miyashita rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Miyashita is staying active underneath Andreev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miyashita tries to get to full guard but Andreev has control of the leg.
Andreev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miyashita is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Andreev in particular looking to stall.
Miyashita tries to roll over but Andreev keeps him under control.#T12#
Andreev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Miyashita has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andreev is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Andreev seems content to control.
Miyashita wants to control but Andreev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miyashita tries to roll over but Andreev keeps him under control.
Miyashita regains full guard. Nicely done.
Andreev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T13#
Andreev advances to half guard.
Miyashita is looking to improve his position.
Andreev is taking a breather. Miyashita 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.
Miyashita manages to get to full guard.
Andreev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyashita is keeping the position for now.
Miyashita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andreev controls the pace.#SUB2#
Miyashita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andreev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Miyashita keeps moving. #T14#
Andreev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Andreev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Miyashita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andreev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Miyashita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Miyashita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andreev defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev wants to control from the top but Miyashita keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andreev takes the fight on points by 17 to 0.
Alexey Andreev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 306 - Halli vs Brown
Date: May 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 27 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Andreev shoots in and gets a takedown into Archer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (0) Archer
Andreev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Andreev'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.
Andreev stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Andreev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andreev trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Archer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Andreev looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Archer pulls Andreev in close to prevent any damage.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Andreev controlling from the top position.
Archer keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Andreev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Archer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andreev is aware though and is defending well.
Andreev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andreev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Archer for as long as he can get away with.
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Andreev trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andreev is one step ahead there.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Archer pulls Andreev in close to prevent any damage.
Andreev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Andreev won't allow Archer to sweep him here. #T4#
Andreev controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Archer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andreev controlling from the top position.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Andreev sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andreev trying to move into half guard but instead Archer has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (2) Archer#T5#
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andreev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andreev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Andreev working a defensive guard here.
Andreev pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Archer is stalling in the full guard.
Archer forces his way into half guard.
Archer is taking a breather. Andreev 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.
Andreev is not content to let Archer control the position.
Andreev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
Archer prevents Andreev from improving his position.
Andreev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Archer is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
Archer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Andreev trying to control from the bottom.
Andreev gets back to full guard.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Andreev working a defensive guard here.
Andreev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer postures up.
#T9#
Archer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Andreev.#T10#
Andreev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andreev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (4) vs (2) Archer
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andreev is looking to pass Archer's guard but actually Archer recovers to full guard.
Andreev trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #T11#
Archer trying to keep a closed guard but Andreev is proving a slippery customer.
Archer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Andreev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Andreev forces his way into half guard.#T12#
Archer keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Andreev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Archer controlling the position well.
Still in half guard, Andreev seems content to control.
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andreev is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Andreev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Andreev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Andreev wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Well, if Andreev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T14#
Archer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Andreev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andreev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (4) vs (4) Archer
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev is pulling down on Archer's head. It's preventing any offense from Archer, at least for the moment.
Andreev being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Archer gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Archer wins on points by 5 to 4.
Our winner, Able Archer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 303 - Ottke vs Jones
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Wamberto Boaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Andreev drives through with a takedown into Boaz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boaz (0) vs (2) Andreev
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Andreev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Andreev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Boaz keeps moving. #SUB#
Boaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andreev controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Boaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andreev defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from Boaz'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.
Boaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andreev is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Boaz is looking for a triangle here but Andreev uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boaz (0) vs (5) Andreev
Boaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Andreev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Andreev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
It looks like Andreev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Andreev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boaz tries to improve position but can't.
Boaz trying to remain calm as Andreev controls from the top position.
Andreev is looking to take a break and control but Boaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Boaz is being controlled here.
Andreev wants to control but Boaz is keeping him busy.
Andreev working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Boaz being controlled for a moment.
Boaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Andreev trying to control the position but Boaz is working away.
Boaz is being controlled here.
Andreev is continuing to stall.
Boaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Boaz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boaz won't allow Andreev to pass to mount. #T4#
Boaz tries to roll over but Andreev keeps him under control.
Andreev trying to control from half guard but Boaz is working away.
Boaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Andreev passes Boaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Andreev prevents Boaz from improving his position.
Boaz is pressing down on Andreev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Boaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andreev defends it easily.
Boaz keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully. #T5#
Andreev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Boaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andreev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andreev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Boaz keeps moving. #SUB#
Boaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andreev forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T6#
Boaz is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boaz trying to control but Andreev postures up.
Andreev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boaz is trying to control but can't.
Boaz tries to get to full guard but Andreev has control of the leg.
Andreev controlling the pace.
Boaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andreev stalling. #T7#
Andreev is looking to advance position but Boaz won't allow it.
Andreev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boaz works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Andreev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andreev has managed to get both his arms back between Boaz's legs - danger averted.
Andreev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T8#
Andreev pushing down on Boaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Andreev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boaz is in trouble now - Andreev has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boaz (0) vs (8) Andreev
Andreev with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Boaz tries to hold on but Andreev postures up.
Andreev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The adventures of Andreev the control monster continue. Boring.#T9#
Andreev trying to control but Boaz is having none of it.
Boaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Andreev seems content to control.
Andreev prevents Boaz from improving his position.
Boaz is working hard here to advance position.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boaz keeps working.
Boaz is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Boaz trying to control from the bottom.
Boaz tries to get to full guard but Andreev has control of the leg.
Andreev is taking a breather. Boaz 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.
Boaz wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev is controlling the pace.
Boaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Andreev performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Boaz wants to get back to full guard.
Boaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Andreev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Boaz is retaining full guard.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Boaz keeps moving.
Andreev being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Andreev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T12#
Andreev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boaz working a defensive guard here.
Andreev stays in close to Boaz's body and controls the position.
Andreev preventing the sweep.
Andreev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boaz's guard.
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Boaz is defending well. #T13#
Boaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Boaz trying to hold on to Andreev's head to control him but Andreev postures up.
Andreev trying to control the pace.
Andreev trying to pass the guard but Boaz defending well.
Boaz is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boaz trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T14#
Andreev moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boaz (0) vs (11) Andreev
Boaz tries to improve position but can't.
The referee asks Andreev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Andreev prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boaz is looking to regain half guard here but Andreev keeps moving and retains side control.
Andreev slows the pace down.
Boaz tries to bench press Andreev off him but Andreev keeps the position.
Andreev trying to control the position but Boaz is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Andreev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Andreev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Boaz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Andreev wants to control but Boaz is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andreev wins on points by 11 to 0.
Alexey Andreev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 302 - Simone vs Ottke
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Edgy Brah!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Andreev shoots in but no luck this time.
Brah feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Andreev. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Andreev (4) vs (0) Brah
Brah wants to control but Andreev postures up.
Andreev wants to control but Brah is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Brah has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Brah is looking to reverse the position.
Brah struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah tries to bench press Andreev off him but Andreev keeps the position.
Andreev content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Andreev'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.
Brah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brah trying to remain calm as Andreev controls from the top position.
Brah is looking to reverse the position.
Brah is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Andreev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brah wants to control but Andreev is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Brah is refusing to be controlled, as Andreev sits in half guard.
Brah trying to control from the bottom.
Andreev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brah wants to control but Andreev is keeping busy.
Andreev trying to mount his opponent but Brah defends it.
Brah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brah regains full guard. Nicely done.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Brah is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brah keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass. #T3#
Andreev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andreev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now.
Andreev controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brah tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Andreev wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Andreev looking to pass the guard.
Brah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (4) vs (2) Brah
Brah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Andreev is keeping the position.
Brah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Andreev is trying to control the position but Brah postures up.
Andreev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Andreev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Brah sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andreev keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass.
Andreev seems keen to control Brah's posture.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Brah showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Andreev wants to sweep but no luck.
Andreev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brah stays in close to Andreev's body and controls the position.
Brah wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving.
Andreev controlling Brah's posture.
Andreev keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass. #T7#
Andreev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brah wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving.
Brah postures up.
Andreev pulls Brah in close to prevent any damage.
Brah works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andreev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Andreev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Brah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Andreev controlling Brah's posture.
Brah passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (4) vs (5) Brah
Brah trying to control the position but Andreev is working away.
Andreev is looking for a sweep.
Who's going to make the next move?
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T9#
Andreev tries to improve position but can't.
Brah moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Andreev is looking to regain half guard here but Brah keeps moving and retains side control.
Andreev is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Brah is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andreev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andreev is trying to improve his position.#T10#
Brah is staying tight to Andreev's torso, preventing him from escaping.
It looks like Brah might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Andreev is looking for a sweep.
Brah controls the position. #T11#
Brah is continuing to stall.
Andreev can't do much from the bottom here.
Brah controlling the position from side mount.
Brah looking to control but instead Andreev has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Brah wants to pass to mount but Andreev is defending the position.
Andreev is looking to control Brah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andreev avoid being mounted?#T12#
Brah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andreev keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Andreev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andreev is in trouble now - Brah has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (4) vs (8) Brah
Brah looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Andreev wants to hold on but Brah pushes him away.
Brah controlling the position easily from mount.
Brah wants to take his opponent's back but Andreev doesn't allow it.
Andreev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Andreev is squirming around, avoiding Brah's attempts to control the action.
Andreev is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Brah with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Brah controlling from the full mount.
Brah trying to control but Andreev is having none of it.
Brah wants to take his opponent's back but Andreev doesn't allow it.
Brah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brah wins on points by 8 to 4.
An out of breath Edgy Brah 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:
CWC 301 - Morrison Jr vs Lee
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 35 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morrison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andreev's waist but Andreev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morrison off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Morrison closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (0) Andreev
Andreev wants to get back to full guard.
Andreev is trying to control but can't.
Andreev is controlling Morrison's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev tries to get to full guard but Morrison has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison wants to free his trapped foot but Andreev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Morrison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Andreev trying to control from the bottom.
Andreev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andreev pulls Morrison in close to prevent any damage.
Andreev wants to sweep here but Morrison controlling him for the moment.
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andreev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andreev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Andreev being controlled here, momentarily.
Andreev wants to sweep here but Morrison controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Andreev holds on and takes a little breather.
Andreev working a defensive guard here.
Morrison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morrison trying to control but Andreev is working from the bottom.
Andreev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Andreev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (2) Andreev
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Andreev has control of the leg.
Andreev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andreev is pressing down on Morrison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morrison is holding on for now.
Andreev performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Let's hope that Andreev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Morrison is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andreev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andreev's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison (6) vs (2) Andreev
Andreev breaks Morrison's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (6) vs (4) Andreev
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
Morrison trying to keep a closed guard but Andreev is proving a slippery customer.
Andreev trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom. #T5#
Andreev stays in close to Morrison's body and controls the position.
Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andreev is one step ahead there.
Morrison seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Andreev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Andreev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Andreev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Morrison is pulling down on Andreev's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andreev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Andreev pushing down on Morrison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
Andreev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison keeps working.
Andreev passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (6) vs (7) Andreev
Morrison tries to reverse the position but Andreev maintains control.
Andreev content just to control the position here.
Morrison tries to hold on but Andreev postures up.
Morrison keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Andreev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Andreev wants to take Morrison's back here but Morrison is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T8#
Andreev controlling from mount.
Morrison sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Andreev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andreev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (6) vs (10) Andreev
Morrison is in all sorts of trouble here.
Andreev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Andreev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T9#
Morrison is working to get back to half guard.
Andreev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morrison is working to get back to half guard.
Morrison is squirming around, avoiding Andreev's attempts to control the action.
Andreev wants to take Morrison's back here but Morrison is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Morrison wants to hold on but Andreev pushes him away.#T10#
Andreev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morrison is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Andreev moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (6) vs (13) Andreev
I would not like to be Morrison right now.
Andreev trying to control.
Morrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morrison is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Morrison right now.
#T11#
Morrison can't escape the position.
Andreev biding his time, looking for the opening.
Andreev tries to get the hooks in deep but Morrison pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Morrison right now.
Andreev controlling the position well here. Morrison rolled but Andreev kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Morrison is really stuck here.
What can Morrison do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Andreev's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T12#
Morrison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Andreev trying to control.
Andreev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Andreev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morrison haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Andreev really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Morrison.
Andreev wants to control but Morrison is keeping busy.#T13#
Morrison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Morrison looking very determined here, making life difficult for Andreev.
Andreev has good solid back control here.
Andreev trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Morrison's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Andreev wants to control but Morrison is keeping busy.
Andreev has the hooks in. Morrison is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Andreev gets his hands free as Morrison looks to control.
Andreev really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Morrison.
Andreev has the hooks in. Morrison is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Andreev tries to keep control of the position but Morrison is staying busy.
Andreev keeps control of the position as Morrison tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Andreev is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Andreev wins on points by 13 to 6.
Alexey Andreev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - SUPERNOVA Prelims
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ignatowski takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Ignatowski gets control of Andreev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ignatowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ignatowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andreev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Andreev trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Andreev is proving a slippery customer.
Andreev passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (3) Andreev
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Well, if Andreev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Andreev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andreev stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Andreev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Andreev looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Andreev trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard. #T3#
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andreev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Andreev pushes down on Ignatowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Andreev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully. #T4#
Andreev stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Andreev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andreev stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.#SUB#
Andreev content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ignatowski has locked up a guillotine! Ignatowski's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Andreev is holding on here and Ignatowski must be using up a lot of energy. Andreev has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ignatowski gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
During a confident post fight interview, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
A big left from Acacio misses. #TD#
Andreev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Andreev stalls from top position.#SUB#
Andreev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Andreev slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acacio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Andreev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Andreev is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Acacio's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1##SUB#
Andreev is working to tighten his grip on Acacio's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Acacio has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Andreev is really squeezing tight and eventually Acacio passes out! Andreev breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexey Andreev!
A relieved looking Alexey Andreev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Andreev dives in and scores a takedown into Pugacheva's guard.
Andreev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Andreev stopping the sweep attempt from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pugacheva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andreev is one step ahead there.
Pugacheva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Pugacheva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andreev's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev controlling the position well.
Andreev is looking to control Pugacheva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andreev avoid being mounted?
Pugacheva wants to pass the guard but Andreev is defending well. #T1#
Pugacheva wants to control but Andreev is keeping him busy.
Andreev tries to get to full guard but Pugacheva has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Andreev'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.
Andreev is not content to let Pugacheva control the position.
Pugacheva throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Andreev to regain full guard.
Pugacheva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andreev is keeping the position for now.
Pugacheva distracts Andreev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pugacheva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andreev is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Andreev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pugacheva is keeping the position for now.
Andreev preventing the sweep.
Andreev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pugacheva tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Pugacheva keeps trying to improve his position.
Andreev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Andreev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Andreev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andreev controlling from side mount.
Pugacheva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Andreev's best efforts.
Pugacheva is looking to improve his position.
Pugacheva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pugacheva.
Andreev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pugacheva is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Andreev is stalling in the full guard.
Pugacheva working a defensive guard here.
Pugacheva can't keep his opponent in guard - Andreev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pugacheva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Andreev is trying to control. Pugacheva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pugacheva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andreev is working away from the top position though.
Andreev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pugacheva holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pugacheva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andreev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pugacheva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Andreev preventing the sweep.
Pugacheva trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugacheva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andreev controls the pace.
Andreev preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Andreev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pugacheva's half guard.
Pugacheva controlling the position well.
Andreev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andreev is looking to advance position but Pugacheva won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Andreev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugacheva can do to turn this around?
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pugacheva keeps working.
Pugacheva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugacheva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Andreev trying to control the action but Pugacheva is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Pugacheva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andreev trying to control the position but Pugacheva is working away.
You can see the frustration on Pugacheva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andreev is looking to take a break and control but Pugacheva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pugacheva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pugacheva is staying active underneath Andreev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andreev passes to side control. #SUB#
Andreev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Andreev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pugacheva is looking for a sweep.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pugacheva keeps working.
Pugacheva is trying to get back to half guard.
Alexey Andreev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Andreev is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pugacheva's shoulder. That is not cool.
Andreev wants to control but Pugacheva is keeping him busy.
Andreev is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pugacheva's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Andreev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Andreev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pugacheva is not content to let Andreev control the position.
Pugacheva is trying to control Andreev's posture but Andreev avoids it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pugacheva is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Pugacheva is trying to improve his position.
Pugacheva is trying to control Andreev's posture but Andreev avoids it.
Andreev trying to control the action but Pugacheva is working from the bottom.
Pugacheva is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev working away.
Pugacheva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Andreev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Andreev 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.
#SUB#
Andreev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pugacheva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugacheva is still trying to improve position.
Andreev wants to control but Pugacheva is keeping him busy.
Pugacheva trying to control here.
#T1#
Andreev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Andreev trying to mount his opponent but Pugacheva defends it. #SUB#
Andreev seems to be looking for submissions.
Andreev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Andreev trying to control from half guard but Pugacheva is working away. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Andreev tries to pass to full mount but Pugacheva defends it.
Andreev trying to control the action but Pugacheva is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Andreev wants to work for an arm triangle but Pugacheva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Andreev wants to free his trapped foot but Pugacheva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Andreev controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andreev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andreev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Andreev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pugacheva to the mat! Pugacheva manages to get full guard.
Andreev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Pugacheva keeps moving. #T3#
Pugacheva trying to keep a closed guard but Andreev is proving a slippery customer.
Pugacheva seems keen to control Andreev's posture.
Andreev preventing the sweep.
Andreev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pugacheva's guard.
Andreev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Andreev is trying to control. Pugacheva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andreev trying to mount his opponent but Pugacheva defends it.
Pugacheva is in trouble now - Andreev has advanced to mount!
Pugacheva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Andreev moves to back control. #T4##SUB#
Pugacheva defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Andreev's arms.
Pugacheva prevents Andreev from getting a body triangle.
Pugacheva trying to control the hands but Andreev won't let him.
Andreev is riding his opponent, not letting Pugacheva buck him off.
Pugacheva tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pugacheva's body.
Andreev tries to keep control of the position but Pugacheva is staying busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Andreev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andreev, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Andreev!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexey Andreev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Andreev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Andreev content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Andreev is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lei is trying to escape and Andreev transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lei is forced to tap! Nice work there by Andreev! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Andreev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Portman's coaches at BLK Elite MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev wants to free his trapped foot but Portman is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Andreev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Portman sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Portman looking for submissions off his back.
Andreev trying to control the action but Portman is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portman tries to roll over but Andreev keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Andreev is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Portman has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Portman! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hex Portman!
Hex Portman took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thanks everyone remember its Bear N Saint Baby.'. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - Tokyo
Date: Jan 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Andreev clinches up with Diesel and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Diesel lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (0) vs (2) Diesel#SUB2#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Andreev wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions off his back.
Andreev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andreev is just riding it out for now. Diesel eventually gives up the hold.
Diesel trying to control the action but Andreev is working from the bottom. #T1#
Andreev is trying to control but can't.
Andreev won't allow Diesel to pass to mount.
Andreev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andreev is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Diesel controlling the pace.
Andreev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diesel is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Andreev reverses the position - he's now on top in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Diesel looking to control.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andreev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Andreev is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Andreev preventing the sweep.
Diesel is adopting a defensive guard.
Andreev trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Andreev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Andreev trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Andreev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Andreev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T5#
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diesel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Andreev forces his way into half guard.
Andreev is looking to advance position but Diesel won't allow it. #SUB#
Andreev is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Diesel still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Diesel has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andreev (2) vs (6) Diesel
Andreev tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Diesel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T7#
Andreev looking for a sweep but Diesel has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Andreev (2) vs (8) Diesel
Andreev wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Andreev is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Andreev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Andreev tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Andreev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Diesel tries to control but Andreev wriggling away.
Andreev working to try and regain half guard.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Andreev is trying to escape the mount.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Andreev is trying to escape the mount.
Andreev tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.#T10#
Andreev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andreev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diesel prevents Andreev from getting the reversal.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Andreev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Andreev is holding on tight.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Andreev is working to get back to half guard.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Andreev tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.#T12#
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Andreev is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Andreev is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Well,Andreev is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Andreev regains half guard.
Andreev is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andreev avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.#T13#
Andreev tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Diesel works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (2) vs (11) Diesel
Andreev tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Andreev is working to get back to half guard.
Andreev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Andreev is in trouble now - Diesel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (2) vs (14) Diesel#T14##SUB2#
Diesel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Diesel working for a guillotine from mount but Andreev is in no mood to give up.
Andreev is trying to escape the mount.
Andreev has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Andreev (2) vs (17) Diesel
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev just trying to survive but Diesel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Diesel controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 17 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Kurt Diesel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Las Vegas
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 30 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Schultz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (0) vs (2) Schultz
Schultz controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz preventing the sweep.
Andreev is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Andreev is keeping the position.
Andreev wants to sweep here but Schultz controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Andreev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schultz has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (0) vs (5) Schultz
Andreev struggling a bit here.
Andreev is letting Schultz control him for a moment.
Andreev is looking for a sweep.
Andreev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schultz gets to mount! Andreev was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Andreev (0) vs (7) Schultz
Andreev is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Schultz controlling his opponent.
Andreev can't escape the position.
Schultz controlling from mount.
Andreev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Schultz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Andreev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schultz is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Andreev is looking to control Schultz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andreev avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz is thwarting Andreev's attempts to control the position.
Andreev wants to get back to full guard.
Schultz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Schultz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Andreev wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
Andreev tries to get to full guard but Schultz has control of the leg.
Andreev is pressing down on Schultz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andreev looking for a sweep. Not yet Andreev, not yet.
Schultz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Schultz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T5#
Andreev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Schultz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schultz in particular looking to stall.
Andreev is trying to get back to full guard.
Schultz content to control rather than advance.
Schultz is thwarting Andreev's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Schultz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Schultz is thwarting Andreev's attempts to control the position.
Andreev tries to get to full guard but Schultz has control of the leg.
Schultz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T7#
Andreev wants to get back to full guard.
Schultz trying to control the pace.
Andreev wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
Andreev trying to control but Schultz postures up.
#T8#
Schultz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andreev is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andreev trying to control from the bottom.
Andreev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schultz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schultz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andreev (4) vs (7) Schultz
Will Andreev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Schultz trying to control but not successfully.
Will Andreev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T9#
You can see the frustration on Schultz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Andreev looking to break Schultz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Schultz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Andreev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Schultz trying to control the hands but Andreev won't let him. #SUB#
Andreev is looking for a rear naked choke here but Schultz reverses the position brilliantly into Andreev's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (4) vs (9) Schultz
Schultz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Andreev working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Andreev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Schultz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Andreev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Andreev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andreev is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andreev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schultz controls the pace.#T11#
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
Andreev is looking to sweep but instead, Schultz has passed into half guard.
Andreev wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
Schultz controlling the pace.
Schultz prevents Andreev from improving his position.#T12#
Schultz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andreev wants to get back to full guard.
Schultz is taking a breather. Andreev 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.#T13#
Well,Andreev is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
It looks like Schultz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Andreev tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.#SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schultz prevents Andreev from improving his position.#T14#
Schultz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
More stalling from Schultz.#SUB#
Andreev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schultz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz wins on points by 9 to 4.
Mike Schultz made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 290 - Montreal
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 10 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Andreev drives through with a takedown into MacGowan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Andreev
Andreev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andreev trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Andreev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.
Andreev trying to move into half guard but instead MacGowan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Andreev
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Andreev is trying to hold MacGowan in close to prevent damage but MacGowan has managed to pass into half guard.
MacGowan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andreev is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan passes into side control, despite Andreev's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Andreev
MacGowan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Andreev is looking to regain half guard here but MacGowan keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Andreev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Andreev keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Andreev's face as MacGowan controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev looks to move to half guard but instead MacGowan has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (7) vs (2) Andreev
Andreev is trying to reverse the position but instead MacGowan has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (10) vs (2) Andreev
Good control from MacGowan.
MacGowan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev can't escape the position.
Andreev is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by MacGowan.
#T3#
Andreev is trying to break free.
Andreev trying to control but not successfully.
Andreev turns into MacGowan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (10) vs (4) Andreev
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andreev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (12) vs (4) Andreev#SUB2#
Andreev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.
Andreev looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there. #T4#
Andreev wants to improve his position but instead MacGowan has moved into half guard.
Andreev wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
Andreev trying to control here.
Andreev is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Andreev trying to control here.
Andreev is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan uses his free foot to push down on Andreev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Andreev. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (15) vs (4) Andreev
Andreev is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan controlling his opponent.
Andreev is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
MacGowan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
MacGowan controlling the position easily from mount.
Andreev is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGowan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Andreev is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Andreev is still trying to improve position.
Andreev wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (18) vs (4) Andreev
Andreev wants to escape the position.
What can Andreev do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
MacGowan is not going to allow Andreev to sit and survive in this position.
Andreev tries to escape the position.
#T8#
MacGowan not allowing Andreev to control his hands.
Andreev is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Andreev trying to control the position but MacGowan manages to sink in the hooks. #T9#
Andreev is really stuck here.
What can Andreev do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Andreev trying to control the position but MacGowan manages to sink in the hooks.
Andreev is really stuck here.
#T10#
MacGowan doesn't have the hooks in and Andreev manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (18) vs (6) Andreev
MacGowan has control of Andreev's left arm, preventing Andreev from doing any damage.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Andreev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Andreev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Andreev trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T11#
Andreev trying to move into half guard but instead MacGowan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (20) vs (6) Andreev
Andreev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but MacGowan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
MacGowan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andreev is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan controlling the action here.
Andreev is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
MacGowan tries to pass to full mount but Andreev defends it.
MacGowan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Andreev looking for submissions off his back.
Andreev is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T13#
Andreev trying to control here.
Andreev wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
MacGowan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Andreev trying to get back to full guard but MacGowan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (23) vs (6) Andreev#T14#
Andreev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacGowan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Andreev is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan controlling his opponent.
MacGowan avoids the attempt from Andreev to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 23 to 6.
Shane MacGowan retains his middleweight title!
Shane MacGowan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 289 - Sydney
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Trump changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Andreev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (4) vs (0) Andreev
Andreev is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Trump tries for a kimura but Andreev is defending well.
Trump controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev is trying to control Trump's posture but Trump avoids it.
Trump controlling from side mount.
Andreev can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trump wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trump controlling the position.
Andreev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trump wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Trump controlling the position from side mount.
Andreev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (2) Andreev#SUB2#
Andreev is working for a kimura but Trump is defending it quite comfortably.
Trump is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump'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.
Trump won't allow Andreev to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Andreev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Trump is trying is best to control the position here.
Andreev not doing much here.
I've been told that Andreev has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Andreev works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (4) vs (5) Andreev
Trump manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Trump is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Andreev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trump is just riding it out for now. Andreev eventually gives up the hold.
Trump trying to control but Andreev postures up.
#T3##SUB2#
Andreev is working for a kimura but Trump is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Andreev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trump sees it coming and defends easily.
Andreev trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
Andreev is stalling here. Trump is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Andreev seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Trump has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (8) vs (5) Andreev
Andreev regains half guard.#SUB#
Trump 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.
Trump trying to control the action but Andreev is working from the bottom. #T4#
Andreev is trying to get back to full guard.
Trump looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Trump wants to take a breather but Andreev is having none of it.
Andreev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Trump got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andreev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trump has managed to get both his arms back between Andreev's legs - danger averted.#T5#
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andreev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trump looking to sit in guard and control but Andreev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (8) vs (7) Andreev
Trump wants to control but Andreev passes easily into half guard.
Andreev works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (8) vs (10) Andreev
Trump gets back to half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Andreev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trump wants to control but Andreev is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andreev pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Andreev is looking for a kimura here.
Trump gets back to full guard.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard.
Trump wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Trump has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Andreev forces his way into half guard.
Trump wants to improve his position but Andreev is controlling well.
Andreev trying to control from half guard but Trump is working away. #SUB2#
Andreev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trump trying to control but Andreev postures up.
Andreev trying to control from half guard but Trump is working away. #T8##SUB2#
Andreev seems to be working for a kimura but Trump defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andreev pulls his head out easily.
Trump wants to control but Andreev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Andreev wants to free his trapped foot but Trump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Trump wants to improve his position but Andreev is controlling well.
Trump is trying to control but can't.
Andreev is pressing down on Trump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trump is holding on for now. #T9#
Trump holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andreev pulls his head out easily.
Trump wants to improve his position but Andreev is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Andreev seems to be working for a kimura but Trump defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trump moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Andreev slips nicely into half guard.
Trump is controlling Andreev's trapped leg to prevent Andreev from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Andreev is working for a kimura but Trump is defending it quite comfortably.
#T10#
Andreev wants to pass to mount but Trump is defending the position. #SUB#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Andreev is looking for a kimura but Trump is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Andreev to get the leverage.
Trump is in trouble now - Andreev has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (8) vs (13) Andreev#SUB2#
Andreev goes for an armbar but Trump turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Trump. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (10) vs (13) Andreev#T11#
Andreev controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself.
Trump pushes down on Andreev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Trump wants to pass to mount but Andreev is defending the position. #SUB2#
Andreev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trump takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andreev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trump is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Andreev won't allow Trump to pass to mount.
Trump not doing much here.
Andreev tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Trump works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (13) vs (13) Andreev
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Andreev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andreev regains half guard there - taking advantage of Trump's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Trump is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andreev is just riding it out for now. Trump eventually gives up the hold. #T13#
Trump prevents Andreev from improving his position.#SUB2#
Andreev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Andreev actively working from the bottom here.
Andreev wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
#T14#
Trump is pressing down on Andreev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andreev is holding on for now. #SUB#
Trump seems to be looking for submissions.
Andreev is trying to get back to full guard.
Andreev keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev trying to control but Trump postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Andreev gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Andreev wins on points by 14 to 13.
An out of breath Alexey Andreev 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:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Andreev has Majere up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Majere has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Andreev regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (0) vs (2) Majere
Andreev wants to sweep here but Majere controlling him for the moment.
Andreev wants to control but Majere passes easily into half guard.
Majere is trying to control the action in half guard but Andreev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andreev is holding on to half guard well.
Andreev is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions off his back.
Andreev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Majere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Majere's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andreev (4) vs (2) Majere
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Andreev looking to hold on to the position here but Majere rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Andreev advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (7) vs (2) Majere
Majere is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Andreev is trying to get an arm triangle but Majere is defending well.
I wouldn't like to be where Majere is right now.
Andreev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Andreev wants to control but Majere is keeping him busy.
Majere tries to buck Andreev off but Andreev is having none of it.
Majere felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Andreev is looking to take a break and control but Majere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andreev controlling the position from side mount. #T2##SUB#
Andreev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Majere prevents Andreev from moving into mount.
Andreev wants to control but Majere is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Andreev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Majere stops Andreev from passing to mount. #SUB#
Andreev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Majere knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majere keeps working.
Andreev tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
Majere gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Andreev (9) vs (2) Majere#SUB#
Andreev goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Majere is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (9) vs (4) Majere
Andreev being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Andreev looking for a guillotine here but Majere defends easily.
Majere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5##SUB#
Andreev has his foot on Majere's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Majere works his way back into a safe position though.
Andreev wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Andreev has his foot on Majere's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Majere works his way back into a safe position though.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Majere wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving.
Majere works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Andreev trying to get back to full guard but Majere takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (9) vs (7) Majere
Majere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Andreev slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Andreev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Majere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Majere's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andreev (13) vs (7) Majere#SUB#
Andreev is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Andreev looking for the RNC.
Majere is trying to break free.
#T7##SUB#
Majere is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Andreev gets his way!
#SUB#
Majere showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Andreev is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Majere knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Majere for a finish.
Andreev doesn't have the hooks in and Majere manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (13) vs (9) Majere
Andreev is trying to control the position but Majere postures up. #SUB#
Andreev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Majere defends it easily.
Majere preventing the sweep. #T8#
Andreev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Majere advances to half guard. #SUB#
Andreev actively working from the bottom here.
Majere is taking a breather. Andreev 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.
Majere wants to control but Andreev is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions off his back.
Majere controlling the action here.
Majere is keen to just control but Andreev is a slippery customer.#T9#
Andreev is trying to get back to full guard.
Majere looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Andreev is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Andreev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Majere is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Andreev! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (13) vs (12) Majere#T10#
Andreev regains half guard.#SUB#
Andreev actively working from the bottom here.
Andreev is trying to get back to full guard.
Andreev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Andreev moves into full guard.
Majere is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Andreev is looking for a triangle here but Majere uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (13) vs (15) Majere#T11#
Majere trying to control the action but Andreev is working from the bottom.
Andreev tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Majere presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Andreev (13) vs (17) Majere
Majere controlling his opponent.
It looks like Majere might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Andreev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Andreev is working hard here to advance position.
Andreev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Andreev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andreev is pressing down on Majere's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Majere passes into half guard.
Majere is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Andreev looking for a sweep. Not yet Andreev, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andreev is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (15) vs (17) Majere
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard.
Andreev trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom.
Majere looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Andreev stays in close to Majere's body and controls the position.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard.
Andreev sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Andreev has gone for a leg lock! Majere slips out almost immediately though and dives into Andreev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (15) vs (19) Majere#SUB2#
Majere drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Andreev dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (17) vs (19) Majere
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Majere seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Majere wins on points by 19 to 17.
A relieved looking Denubis Majere thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 284 NY
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Casper Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Andreev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (0) Timmermans
Andreev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Timmermans does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Andreev controlling the action here.#SUB#
Andreev is looking for a kimura here.
Timmermans desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Timmermans wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev is trying to control. Timmermans wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Timmermans is trying to control but can't.
Timmermans is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Andreev is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Timmermans reverses the position - he's now on top in Andreev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (2) Timmermans
Timmermans won't allow Andreev to sweep him here.
Andreev pulls Timmermans in to control the position.
Timmermans trying to control but Andreev is working from the bottom.
Andreev looking for a sweep. Not yet Andreev, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timmermans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andreev is keeping the position for now.
Andreev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Timmermans trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andreev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Timmermans's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (4) vs (2) Timmermans
Andreev passes Timmermans's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Timmermans desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Andreev trying to mount his opponent but Timmermans defends it.
Andreev is trying to control. Timmermans wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andreev is pressing down on Timmermans's thigh, looking to free his foot. Timmermans is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Andreev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Andreev uses his free foot to push down on Timmermans's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Timmermans. Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (7) vs (2) Timmermans
Andreev controlling the pace for now.
Andreev avoids the attempt from Timmermans to control.
Andreev trying to control but Timmermans is having none of it.
Timmermans is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
We've been hearing good reports from Andreev'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.
Andreev is looking to work his way around to Timmermans's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Andreev tries to take his opponent's back but Timmermans turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (7) vs (4) Timmermans
Timmermans won't allow Andreev to sweep him here.
Timmermans looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5##SUB#
Timmermans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andreev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Timmermans has managed to get both his arms back between Andreev's legs - danger averted.
Timmermans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Timmermans tries to free his leg and advance position but Andreev is retaining full guard.
Andreev controls Timmermans momentarily but Timmermans frees himself.
Andreev managing to control the position.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
Timmermans wants to pass the guard but Andreev is keeping the position.
Timmermans trying to control but Andreev is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB#
Andreev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Timmermans is aware though and is defending well.
Timmermans trying to control but Andreev is working from the bottom.
Andreev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Timmermans trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timmermans looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Timmermans stopping the sweep attempt from Andreev.#T7#
Andreev working a defensive guard here.
Andreev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Andreev working for a triangle but Timmermans defends it easily.
Timmermans preventing the sweep.
Andreev keeping full guard, as Timmermans tries to pass.
Timmermans postures up.
#T8#
Timmermans preventing the sweep.
Timmermans looking to pass the guard.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
Andreev working a defensive guard here.
Andreev has his hands on Timmermans's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Andreev working for a triangle but Timmermans defends it easily.
#SUB#
Andreev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andreev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T9#
Timmermans showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Timmermans looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Andreev working for a triangle but Timmermans defends it easily.
Andreev has control of Timmermans's left arm, preventing Timmermans from doing any damage. #T10#
Timmermans looking to pass the guard.
Andreev looking to control but Timmermans passes into half guard.
Andreev is looking to control Timmermans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andreev avoid being mounted?
Andreev preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Andreev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Timmermans tries to free his leg and advance position but Andreev is retaining full guard. #T11#
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving.
Timmermans is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Andreev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andreev is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (9) vs (4) Timmermans
Timmermans is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Andreev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Timmermans manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Andreev has Timmermans in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (9) vs (6) Timmermans
Andreev trying to keep a closed guard but Timmermans is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Timmermans trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timmermans slips nicely into half guard.
Andreev is looking to improve his position.
Timmermans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andreev keeps working. #SUB#
Andreev actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Andreev gets back to full guard.
Timmermans sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andreev's guard.
Timmermans is keen to just control but Andreev is a slippery customer.
Timmermans controlling the action here.
Andreev tries to roll over but Timmermans keeps him under control.
Andreev is controlling Timmermans's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Andreev is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Andreev tries to roll over but Timmermans keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Timmermans is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andreev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Timmermans moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (9) vs (9) Timmermans
Timmermans in the domination position with Andreev hanging on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Andreev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Andreev gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Andreev takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
After winning the bout, Alexey Andreev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 281
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Andreev fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Andreev gets a clinch.
Andreev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andreev.
Tetsuo's coach down at Clark's Champion's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tetsuo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev tries to score a body lock takedown but Tetsuo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Andreev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Tetsuo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Andreev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tetsuo to the mat. Tetsuo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (0) Tetsuo
Andreev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Andreev looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tetsuo has control of Andreev's left arm, preventing Andreev from doing any damage.
Andreev looking to pass the guard.
Andreev trying to control but Tetsuo is working from the bottom.
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Tetsuo is keeping the position.#T2#
Andreev is working hard here to advance position.
Tetsuo wants to sweep here but Andreev controlling him for the moment.
Andreev is looking to pass into half guard but Tetsuo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tetsuo is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (2) Tetsuo
Andreev looking to control.
Tetsuo tries to free his leg and advance position but Andreev is retaining full guard.
Andreev wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Andreev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tetsuo defends well.
Andreev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Andreev wants to control the position but Tetsuo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tetsuo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Andreev tries to roll over but Tetsuo keeps him under control.
Andreev wants to control but Tetsuo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tetsuo prevents Andreev from improving his position.
Tetsuo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Andreev trying to control from the bottom.
Tetsuo prevents Andreev from improving his position.
Tetsuo is thwarting Andreev's attempts to control the position.
Tetsuo is controlling the pace.
#T5#
Andreev wants to get back to full guard.
Andreev is trying to control but can't.
Andreev is looking for a sweep. Tetsuo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tetsuo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Andreev wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Andreev regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Andreev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tetsuo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andreev wants to sweep here but Tetsuo controlling him for the moment.
Andreev controls Tetsuo momentarily but Tetsuo frees himself.
Tetsuo pushing down on Andreev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Andreev trying to hold on to Tetsuo's head to control him but Tetsuo postures up.
Tetsuo controlling the action here.#T7#
Andreev wants to control but Tetsuo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Andreev is looking for a sweep. Tetsuo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tetsuo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Andreev tries to get to full guard but Tetsuo has control of the leg. #T8#
Andreev controlling the position for now.
Andreev is pressing down on Tetsuo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tetsuo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Andreev looking to control.
#T9#
Andreev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Andreev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tetsuo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (2) vs (5) Tetsuo
Andreev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tetsuo's best efforts.
Andreev wants to control but Tetsuo is keeping busy.
Andreev is trying to get back to full guard.
Andreev trying to control here.
Andreev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Andreev is positioning himself well to prevent Tetsuo advancing to mount.
Tetsuo prevents Andreev from improving his position.
Andreev wants to control but Tetsuo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Andreev tries to roll over but Tetsuo keeps him under control.
Tetsuo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11##SUB#
Andreev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andreev is pressing down on Tetsuo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Andreev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tetsuo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (2) vs (8) Tetsuo
Andreev regains half guard.#T12#
Andreev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tetsuo is working away from the top position though.
Andreev is looking for a sweep. Tetsuo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andreev is trying to maintain the position but Tetsuo is very close to passing his half guard.
Andreev tries to roll over but Tetsuo keeps him under control.
Andreev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andreev is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (4) vs (8) Tetsuo#T13#
Andreev looking to pass the guard.
Andreev won't allow Tetsuo to sweep him here.
Tetsuo keeps trying to improve his position.
Tetsuo looking to control.
Andreev is fighting to break Tetsuo's control of his arms but Tetsuo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tetsuo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andreev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Andreev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tetsuo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (4) vs (10) Tetsuo#T14#
Tetsuo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Andreev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tetsuo wants to pass the guard but Andreev is keeping the position.#SUB#
Tetsuo is sitting in close to Andreev's body. Andreev has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Tetsuo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Tetsuo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Andreev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexey Andreev!
An out of breath Alexey Andreev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jurgen Tetsuo was interviewed post fight and said 'I Want a Rematch As soon as tomorrow'. |
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Event:
CWC 278
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Ryan Hell!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Andreev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (0) Hell#SUB2#
Andreev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andreev has managed to get both his arms back between Hell's legs - danger averted.
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hell trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Hell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Hell looking for a sweep. Not yet Hell, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Hell wants to sweep here but Andreev controlling him for the moment.
Andreev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hell swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Andreev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Andreev wants to control from the top but Hell keeps moving.
Hell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Hell looking for a guillotine here but Andreev defends easily.
#SUB2#
Hell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andreev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hell is trying to keep Andreev in close.
#SUB2#
Hell throws his legs up looking for a submission but Andreev uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (5) vs (0) Hell#T2#
Hell can't do much from the bottom here.
Hell is looking for a sweep.
Andreev is looking to take a break and control but Hell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andreev controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Andreev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Andreev trying to control the action but Hell is working from the bottom. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Hell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Andreev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev is looking to take a break and control but Hell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hell manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andreev is pressing down on Hell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hell is holding on for now. #SUB#
Andreev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4##SUB#
Andreev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hell sees it coming and defends easily.
Hell gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Andreev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andreev has managed to get both his arms back between Hell's legs - danger averted.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Hell keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Hell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T5#
Hell working a defensive guard here.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Hell is retaining full guard.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Andreev'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.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Hell is retaining full guard.
Andreev trying to control but Hell is working from the bottom.
Hell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Hell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andreev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hell keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hell working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Hell keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Hell has control of Andreev's left arm, preventing Andreev from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Hell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andreev defends well.
Andreev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hell keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass.
Andreev passes into half guard. #T7#
Hell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hell keeps trying to improve his position.
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Hell is defending well.
Hell is not content to let Andreev control the position.
Hell moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Hell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andreev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andreev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Andreev looking to pass the guard.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Hell keeps moving. #T8##SUB2#
Hell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andreev pushes down on Hell's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Hell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andreev pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hell looking for submissions off his back.
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Hell is defending well.
Andreev wants to control but Hell is keeping him busy. #T9#
Andreev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hell is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Andreev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hell has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Hell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hell tries to get to full guard but Andreev has control of the leg.
Andreev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (8) vs (0) Hell
Andreev prevents Hell from getting the reversal.#T10#
Andreev tries to control but Hell wriggling away. #SUB#
Andreev is working for a guillotine from mount but Hell frees his head quite easily.
Andreev prevents Hell from getting the reversal.
Andreev wants to control the pace but Hell is squirming around nicely.
Hell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Andreev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (11) vs (0) Hell
Andreev wants to control the pace but Hell is squirming around nicely.
Andreev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hell is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Andreev looking to control but Hell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andreev avoids the attempt from Hell to control.
Hell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (11) vs (2) Hell
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully.
Andreev managing to control the position.
Hell trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Hell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andreev is keeping the position for now.
Hell trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hell tries to free his leg and advance position but Andreev is retaining full guard.
Andreev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andreev is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Andreev wants to sweep but no luck.
Hell looking to pass the guard.
Hell wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving.
Hell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andreev looking for a sweep. Not yet Andreev, not yet. #SUB#
Andreev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hell is aware though and is defending well.
Hell passes into half guard.
Andreev wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andreev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hell.
Andreev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14#
Hell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hell trying to pass the guard but Andreev defending well.
Andreev trying to control from the bottom.
Andreev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev is staying active underneath Hell, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Hell seems to be working for a kimura but Andreev defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andreev takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
A very excited looking Alexey Andreev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 271
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Priest takes the fight into the clinch.
Priest stops a takedown attempt from Andreev.
Andreev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Priest gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Priest looking for a takedown.
Priest is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Judas Priest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Andreev.
Priest prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Priest turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Priest (4) vs (0) Andreev
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Andreev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Andreev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev is not content to let Priest control the position.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Andreev is defending well. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Priest in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Priest is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andreev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Priest's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Priest's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Priest (4) vs (4) Andreev#SUB2#
Andreev is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Priest knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Priest for a finish.
Priest prevents Andreev from getting a body triangle.
Andreev is not going to allow Priest to sit and survive in this position.
Andreev trying to control momentarily.
#T2#
Priest is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Andreev is persistently looking for the submission but Priest is defending it well.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Priest fending off the submission attempt from Andreev.
Priest is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Priest showing good submission defense here.
Andreev biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T3#
Andreev doesn't have the hooks in and Priest manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (6) vs (4) Andreev
Priest controls from within his opponent's guard.
Priest won't allow Andreev to sweep him here.
Andreev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving. #SUB2#
Andreev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Andreev is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Andreev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Priest gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Priest is stalling in the full guard.
Priest's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Andreev wants to control but Priest passes easily into half guard.
#T5#
Andreev wants to control but Priest is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Priest trying to mount his opponent but Andreev defends it. #SUB#
Priest is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Andreev is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Priest 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.
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Andreev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Andreev wants to control but Priest is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Priest looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andreev is trying to control but Priest passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (9) vs (4) Andreev
Andreev struggling a bit here.
Priest wants to control but Andreev is keeping him busy. #T7#
Priest tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee asks Priest politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Priest prefers to stall for the moment though.
Andreev is looking for a sweep.
Andreev can't do much from the bottom here.
Priest works to advance to full mount. Andreev defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (11) vs (4) Andreev
Priest is trying to control here but Andreev has managed to regain half guard.
Priest passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (14) vs (4) Andreev#T8#
Priest moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Priest (17) vs (4) Andreev
Priest keeps control of the position as Andreev tries to break free.
Andreev turns into Priest and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (17) vs (6) Andreev
Andreev passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (17) vs (9) Andreev
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Andreev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Andreev tries for a kimura but Priest is defending well. #SUB2#
Andreev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T9#
Priest regains half guard.
Andreev content to control rather than advance.
Priest is pressing down on Andreev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Priest bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andreev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (19) vs (9) Andreev
Priest advances to half guard.
Priest looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T10#
Priest performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Andreev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Priest passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (22) vs (9) Andreev#T11##SUB#
Priest tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Andreev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Andreev is trying to get back to full guard.
Andreev is still trying to improve position.
Well, if Priest is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev trying to control from the bottom.
#T12#
Priest is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Priest is trying to control. Andreev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andreev trying to control here.
Andreev wants to sweep but Priest has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (25) vs (9) Andreev
The referee asks Priest politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Priest prefers to stall for the moment though.
Priest seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Andreev for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Priest is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Andreev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T13#
Andreev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Priest off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Priest (25) vs (13) Andreev
Andreev wants to control but Priest is keeping busy.
Priest rolls, trying to escape but Andreev keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Priest is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Andreev has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T14##SUB2#
Andreev working for a choke but Priest reverses nicely into Andreev 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (27) vs (13) Andreev
Priest is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Further stalling from Priest.
Priest sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andreev's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest takes the fight on points by 27 to 13.
Judas Priest seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 265
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Andreev pushes Merel up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Merel is trying to trip Andreev. He has hold of a leg but Andreev is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Merel persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (0) vs (2) Merel
Andreev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merel is one step ahead there.
My spies in Handsome Boy Modeling School inform me that Merel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Andreev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (2) Merel
Merel controls Andreev momentarily but Andreev frees himself. #SUB2#
Merel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andreev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.
Andreev is working hard here to advance position.
Andreev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Merel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Merel is controlling Andreev's posture.
Merel trying to keep a closed guard but Andreev is proving a slippery customer.
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.#SUB#
Andreev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Merel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Andreev has Merel in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (4) Merel
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but Andreev is retaining full guard. #T2#
Andreev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Merel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (4) vs (4) Merel
Merel keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass.
Andreev advances to half guard.
Andreev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andreev trying to mount his opponent but Merel defends it.
Merel is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Andreev works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (7) vs (4) Merel
Andreev prevents Merel from getting the reversal.
Andreev with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Merel gets back to half guard.
Andreev moves into full mount! Merel won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (10) vs (4) Merel
Merel tries to hold on but Andreev postures up.
Merel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (10) vs (6) Merel#T4#
Merel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (10) vs (9) Merel
Andreev is looking for a sweep.
Merel wants to take a breather but Andreev manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Merel. #SUB#
Andreev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Merel won't allow Andreev to sweep him here.
Merel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Andreev wants to sweep here but Merel controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Merel wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving. #SUB#
Andreev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Merel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (10) vs (12) Merel#SUB2#
Merel is trying to get an arm triangle but Andreev is defending well.
Andreev tries to bench press Merel off him but Merel keeps the position. #SUB2#
Merel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Andreev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Merel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T6#
Andreev is pressing down on Merel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Andreev looking for a guillotine here but Merel defends easily.
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but Andreev is retaining full guard.
Andreev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merel trying to control but Andreev is working from the bottom.
Andreev looking for a sweep. Not yet Andreev, not yet. #T7#
Merel content to stall in guard here.
Andreev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Andreev has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Merel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Andreev has tightened it up now! Merel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 249
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Andy Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Andreev dives in and scores a takedown into Shifter's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (0) Shifter
Andreev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shifter seems keen to control Andreev's posture.
Andreev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Andreev is pushing down on Shifter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shifter is fighting to maintain full guard but Andreev has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter is looking to control Andreev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shifter avoid being mounted?
Andreev wants to control but Shifter is keeping him busy.
Shifter wants to control but Andreev is keeping busy.
#T1#
Andreev is looking to take a break and control but Shifter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (5) vs (0) Shifter
Shifter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Andreev trying to control the pace.
Andreev is pressing down on Shifter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shifter is holding on for now. #T2#
Andreev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shifter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shifter tries to roll over but Andreev keeps him under control.
Shifter keeping control of the position.
Andreev trying to control the pace.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shifter keeps working. #T3#
Shifter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andreev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andreev's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andreev (5) vs (4) Shifter
Andreev tries to break free.
Shifter is not going to allow Andreev to sit and survive in this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Andreev'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.
Shifter controls the action.
Andreev tries to roll but Shifter sticks to his back.
Andreev is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Shifter tries to keep control of the position but Andreev is staying busy.
Andreev wants to escape the position.
Shifter biding his time, looking for the opening.
Shifter is not going to allow Andreev to sit and survive in this position.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Shifter has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shifter biding his time, controlling Andreev.
Andreev tries to roll but Shifter sticks to his back.
Shifter controls the position.#T5#
Andreev turns into Shifter and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (7) vs (4) Shifter
Andreev content to stall in guard here.
Andreev is looking to advance position but Shifter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andreev (7) vs (8) Shifter
Shifter avoids the attempt from Andreev to control.
Andreev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shifter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Shifter manages to capitalize on a mistake by Andreev to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Andreev (7) vs (11) Shifter
Andreev tries to break free.
Andreev wants to control his opponent's hands but Shifter gets his hands free.
Andreev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shifter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Andreev is in bad spot here.
Shifter trying to control.
Shifter biding his time, looking for the opening.
Shifter has the hooks in. Andreev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T7#
Andreev trying to control the hands but Shifter breaks the grip.
Andreev is really stuck here.
Good control from Shifter.
Andreev rolls, trying to escape but Shifter keeps control of the position.
Shifter gets his hands free as Andreev looks to control.
Andreev needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Shifter keeps control of the position as Andreev tries to break free.
Shifter is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Let's hope that Shifter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T8#
Andreev is in bad spot here.
Andreev wants to control his opponent's hands but Shifter gets his hands free.
Shifter is hanging on to Andreev's back as he tries to escape.
Andreev holding on to Shifter's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Andreev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shifter's guard. Nice work there by Andreev.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (9) vs (11) Shifter
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Andreev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shifter seems keen to control Andreev's posture.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
Shifter keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass. #T10#
Andreev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andreev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Shifter seems keen to control Andreev's posture.
Andreev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Andreev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shifter looking for a sweep. Not yet Shifter, not yet.
Shifter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Andreev pushing down on Shifter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Andreev is trying to control the action in half guard but Shifter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Shifter tries to roll over but Andreev keeps him under control.
Andreev is pressing down on Shifter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shifter is holding on for now. #SUB#
Andreev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shifter defends it well.
Shifter is looking to control Andreev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shifter avoid being mounted?
Andreev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Shifter tries to roll over but Andreev keeps him under control.
Shifter is not content to let Andreev control the position.
Andreev wants to free his trapped foot but Shifter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter is looking to control Andreev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shifter avoid being mounted?
Andreev controlling the action here. #T14#
Shifter tries to get to full guard but Andreev has control of the leg.
Shifter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Andreev trying to control from Shifter's half guard. Shifter has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Andreev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shifter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shifter wins on points by 11 to 9.
Our winner, Andy Shifter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
OWGP Sweet 16
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Galanos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Galanos showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (0) vs (2) Galanos
Andreev trying to hold on to Galanos's head to control him but Galanos postures up.
Andreev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Galanos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Galanos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Galanos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Andreev trying to control but Galanos postures up.
Andreev controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev is looking to get back to full guard here but Galanos has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (0) vs (5) Galanos#T1#
Andreev tries to improve position but can't.
Andreev looking for a sweep but Galanos has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Andreev (0) vs (7) Galanos
Galanos controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Andreev has given up his back. Will we see Galanos going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Andreev (0) vs (10) Galanos
Andreev is in bad spot here.
Galanos trying to control momentarily.
Galanos is riding his opponent, not letting Andreev buck him off.
Andreev tries to escape the position.
#T2#
Andreev looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Andreev's coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Galanos has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Andreev's body.
Galanos controlling well, preventing Andreev from escaping the position.
Andreev breaks Galanos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (10) Galanos
Andreev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Andreev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Galanos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (12) Galanos
Andreev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Andreev controls Galanos momentarily but Galanos frees himself.
Galanos looking to sit in guard and control but Andreev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (4) vs (12) Galanos
Galanos trying to keep a closed guard but Andreev is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Galanos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andreev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andreev passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (7) vs (12) Galanos#T4#
Galanos controls the position for a moment.
Andreev controlling from side mount.
Andreev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Galanos for as long as he can get away with.
Galanos is looking to regain half guard here but Andreev keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Galanos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Andreev tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Galanos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Galanos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Andreev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galanos is keeping the position for now.
Andreev being controlled here momentarily.
Andreev is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Andreev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Galanos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andreev is one step ahead there.
Galanos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Galanos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (7) vs (14) Galanos#T8#
Andreev being controlled here, momentarily.
Andreev trying to control the position.
Galanos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andreev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andreev controlling the position.
Andreev wants to control the position but Galanos says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Andreev tries to roll over but Galanos keeps him under control.
Andreev wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy.
#T9#
Galanos tries to pass to full mount but Andreev defends it.
Andreev tries to get to full guard but Galanos has control of the leg.
Galanos tries to pass to full mount but Andreev defends it.
Andreev is pressing down on Galanos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Galanos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andreev is keeping the position for now.
Andreev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Galanos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (9) vs (14) Galanos
Galanos controls Andreev momentarily but Andreev frees himself.
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Galanos is keeping the position.#T10#
Andreev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Galanos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Galanos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galanos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andreev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (9) vs (16) Galanos
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev pulls Galanos in close to his closed guard and prevents Galanos from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Galanos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Galanos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andreev working a defensive guard here.
Andreev pulls Galanos in close to his closed guard and prevents Galanos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Andreev wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Galanos is now in half guard. #T12#
Andreev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galanos is controlling the pace.
Andreev wants to improve his position but Galanos is controlling well.
Andreev is trying to maintain the position but Galanos is very close to passing his half guard.
Galanos is taking a breather. Andreev 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.#T13#
Galanos is looking to advance position but Andreev won't allow it.
Andreev is looking to improve his position.
Andreev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andreev.
Andreev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Galanos tries to free his leg and advance position but Andreev is retaining full guard.
Andreev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Galanos passes into half guard. #T14#
Andreev trying to control here.
Galanos content to control rather than advance.
Galanos prevents Andreev from improving his position.
Andreev is staying active underneath Galanos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andreev wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos wants to pass to mount but Andreev is defending the position.
Andreev trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Galanos manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (9) vs (19) Galanos
And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos wins on points by 19 to 9.
Our winner, Hero Galanos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 234
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 6 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Andreev. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ty (0) vs (4) Andreev
You can see the frustration on Ty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ty is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Andreev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Andreev trying to control the action but Ty is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ty tries to improve position but can't.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Andreev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ty being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Ty is trying to control Andreev's posture but Andreev avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev is looking to take a break and control but Ty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ty can't do much from the bottom here.
Andreev tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Andreev is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on Ty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andreev taking a break here but Ty is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ty controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Andreev wants to take a breather but Ty is having none of it.
Andreev passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (0) vs (7) Andreev
Andreev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ty tries to hold on but Andreev postures up.#T4#
Ty manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ty controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andreev passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (0) vs (10) Andreev
Ty keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ty tries to control the position but Andreev now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ty (0) vs (13) Andreev#T5#
Andreev trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ty tries to roll but Andreev sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Andreev patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Andreev is riding his opponent, not letting Ty buck him off. #SUB2#
Andreev working for a choke but Ty is defending well.
Ty prevents Andreev from getting a body triangle.#T6#
Ty trying to control but not successfully.
Andreev is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
It looks like Andreev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Andreev tries to get the hooks in deep but Ty pushed the leg off. #T7#
Ty tries to escape but Andreev has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ty trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Andreev is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ty has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Andreev tries to get the hooks in deep but Ty pushed the leg off.
Ty has hold of Andreev's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.#SUB2#
Ty preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Andreev.
Ty is trying to break free.
#T8#
Andreev biding his time, looking for the opening.
Andreev tries to get the hooks in deep but Ty pushed the leg off.
Ty rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ty controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ty is not content to let Andreev control the position.#T9#
Ty has his hands clasped together around Andreev's back. He's all about the action.
Well, if Andreev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Andreev is trying to control. Ty wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andreev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Andreev is keen to just control but Ty is a slippery customer.#T10##SUB2#
Andreev wants to work for an arm triangle but Ty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ty trying to hold on to Andreev's head to control him but Andreev postures up.
Ty is refusing to be controlled, as Andreev sits in half guard.
Andreev tries to pass to full mount but Ty defends it.
Ty is not content to let Andreev control the position.#T11#
Ty is trying to maintain the position but Andreev is very close to passing his half guard.
Andreev is taking a breather. Ty 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.
Ty desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Andreev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ty! Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (0) vs (16) Andreev
Andreev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ty is looking to escape.
Ty working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Andreev tries to control but Ty wriggling away.
Andreev wants to take Ty's back here but Ty is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ty is looking to get to half guard.#T13#
Andreev looking to control but Ty is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ty tries to hold on but Andreev postures up.
Ty is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Andreev tries to control but Ty wriggling away.
Andreev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Ty is desperately trying to improve his position but Andreev has a good base and remains in mount.
Andreev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ty has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Ty (0) vs (19) Andreev
A lull in the action here.
Andreev is riding his opponent, not letting Ty buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev tries to keep control of the position but Ty is staying busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andreev wins on points by 19 to 0.
Alexey Andreev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 229
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Jean Cristopher La Vellei! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Andreev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. La Vellei quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: La Vellei (0) vs (2) Andreev
La Vellei wants to improve his position but Andreev is controlling well.
La Vellei is trying to control but can't.
La Vellei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andreev wants to free his trapped foot but La Vellei is holding on for dear life with his legs.
La Vellei tries to get to full guard but Andreev has control of the leg.
Andreev is taking a breather. La Vellei 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei gets full guard.#SUB#
La Vellei looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Andreev has picked La Vellei up and slammed him! La Vellei can't keep hold of the triangle and Andreev manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: La Vellei (0) vs (5) Andreev
La Vellei is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Andreev off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: La Vellei (4) vs (5) Andreev
La Vellei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
La Vellei keeps control of the position as Andreev tries to break free.
#T1#
La Vellei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Andreev trying to control the hands but La Vellei won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev can't escape the position.
#SUB#
La Vellei working for the choke. #SUB#
La Vellei is persistently looking for the submission but Andreev is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Andreev showing good submission defense here.
La Vellei keeps control of the position as Andreev tries to break free.
Andreev turns into La Vellei and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: La Vellei (4) vs (7) Andreev
La Vellei keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass.
Andreev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
La Vellei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andreev is one step ahead there. #SUB#
La Vellei is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andreev forces his way into half guard.
Andreev trying to control the pace.
Andreev is keen to just control but La Vellei is a slippery customer.#T3#
La Vellei wants to improve his position but Andreev is controlling well.
#SUB#
La Vellei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andreev prevents La Vellei from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Andreev seems content to control.
Andreev tries to pass to full mount but La Vellei defends it.
Andreev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
La Vellei is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Andreev controlling the action here.
La Vellei makes his way to full guard. A much better position for La Vellei.
La Vellei looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
La Vellei working for submissions but it's allowed Andreev to get to half guard.
La Vellei is refusing to be controlled, as Andreev sits in half guard. #T5#
Andreev prevents La Vellei from improving his position.
La Vellei is working hard here to advance position.
Andreev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. La Vellei manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Andreev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Andreev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. La Vellei is keeping the position for now.
La Vellei controls Andreev momentarily but Andreev frees himself. #SUB#
La Vellei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T6#
Andreev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Andreev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but La Vellei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andreev controls the pace.
La Vellei keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully. #T7#
Andreev is fighting to break La Vellei's control of his arms but La Vellei is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Andreev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Andreev is taking a breather. La Vellei 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.
La Vellei desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Andreev passes into side control, despite La Vellei's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: La Vellei (4) vs (10) Andreev
La Vellei is looking to reverse the position.#T8#
Andreev is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down La Vellei's shoulder. That is not cool.
La Vellei prevents Andreev from moving into mount.
Andreev is looking to take a break and control but La Vellei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
La Vellei is looking to regain half guard here but Andreev keeps moving and retains side control.
Andreev controlling the position. #T9#
La Vellei is not content to let Andreev control the position.
La Vellei tries to bench press Andreev off him but Andreev keeps the position.
Andreev moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
La Vellei tries to bench press Andreev off him but Andreev keeps the position.
La Vellei is not content to let Andreev control the position. #T10#
La Vellei regains half guard.
Andreev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
La Vellei wants to improve his position but Andreev is controlling well.
Andreev trying to mount his opponent but La Vellei defends it.
Andreev trying to control from half guard but La Vellei is working away.
La Vellei wants to get back to full guard but Andreev has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: La Vellei (4) vs (13) Andreev#T11#
La Vellei is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Andreev looking to secure an arm triangle but La Vellei defends it well.
Andreev looking to control but La Vellei is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
La Vellei keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
La Vellei tries to hold on but Andreev pushes him away.
Andreev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
La Vellei is trying to escape the mount.
Andreev controlling his opponent.
Andreev avoids the attempt from La Vellei to control.
La Vellei has given up his back. Will we see Andreev going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: La Vellei (4) vs (16) Andreev
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Andreev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
La Vellei is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Andreev is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. La Vellei defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T13#
Andreev controlling well, preventing La Vellei from escaping the position.
Andreev tries to keep control of the position but La Vellei is staying busy.
Andreev keeps control of the position easily here as La Vellei tries to buck him off.
La Vellei rolls, trying to escape but Andreev keeps control of the position.
Andreev controlling from the back.
Well, with Andreev on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before La Vellei is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
La Vellei tries to escape but Andreev has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
Andreev trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure La Vellei doesn't escape.
Andreev controlling well, preventing La Vellei from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev tries to keep control of the position but La Vellei is staying busy.#SUB2#
Andreev tightening his grip on La Vellei, looking for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andreev wins on points by 16 to 4.
Alexey Andreev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 220
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel closes the distance and clinches up with Andreev, looking for a takedown. Diesel pushes Andreev against the cage but Andreev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Andreev gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (0) Diesel
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Andreev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Andreev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diesel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andreev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev controlling the action here.#T1##SUB#
Diesel is defending against the submission attempts here by Andreev.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Andreev in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Diesel is staying active underneath Andreev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andreev trying to pass the guard but Diesel defending well.
Diesel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diesel.
Andreev controlling from the top position.
Diesel is pulling down on Andreev's head. It's preventing any offense from Andreev, at least for the moment.#T3#
Let's hope that Diesel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass.
Andreev preventing the sweep.
Andreev looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Andreev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diesel holds on and takes a little breather.
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Andreev is proving a slippery customer.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andreev controls the pace.
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andreev advances to half guard.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andreev wants to take a breather but Diesel is having none of it.
Andreev content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Andreev tries to pass to full mount but Diesel defends it.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andreev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andreev wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Andreev is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Andreev is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Diesel reverses the position - he's now on top in Andreev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Andreev keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Diesel stays in close to Andreev's body and controls the position.
Andreev has Diesel pulled in close to control his posture. #T8#
Andreev trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Andreev seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Diesel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Andreev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diesel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diesel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diesel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Andreev trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Andreev pulls Diesel in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Andreev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diesel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andreev is trying to hold Diesel in close to prevent damage but Diesel has managed to pass into half guard.
#T10##SUB2#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
Andreev controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diesel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (2) vs (5) Diesel#T11#
Andreev gets back to half guard.
Andreev gets full guard.#SUB#
Andreev is looking for a triangle here but Diesel uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (2) vs (8) Diesel
Andreev can't do much from the bottom here.
Andreev is trying to escape the position but Diesel is controlling the position.
Diesel trying to control the action but Andreev is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Diesel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Diesel prefers to stall for the moment though.#T12#
Diesel wants to control but Andreev is keeping him busy.
Andreev wants to control but Diesel postures up.
Diesel staying calm.
Andreev struggling a bit here.
Andreev gets back to half guard.
Diesel is pressing down on Andreev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andreev is holding on for now. #T13#
Andreev trying to control but Diesel postures up.
#SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andreev is in trouble now - Diesel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (2) vs (11) Diesel
Andreev wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.#T14#
Diesel wants to control the pace but Andreev is squirming around nicely.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Andreev is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diesel wants to control the pace but Andreev is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 11 to 2.
A relieved looking Kurt Diesel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 213
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Andreev napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sulvar (4) vs (0) Andreev
Andreev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andreev wants to control but Sulvar postures up.
Andreev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Andreev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Sulvar tries for a kimura but Andreev is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Andreev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sulvar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Andreev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sulvar's guard! Nice work there by Andreev! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (4) vs (2) Andreev
Andreev looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Sulvar has Andreev pulled in close to control his posture.
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Sulvar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Andreev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
Sulvar is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Advanced Fitness Inc. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Andreev is trying to work for a kimura but Sulvar is defending well.
Andreev not doing much here.
#T2#
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev is trying to control. Sulvar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Andreev has control of the leg.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working.
Sulvar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andreev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sulvar is trying to control but can't.
Andreev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sulvar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andreev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andreev's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (8) vs (2) Andreev#T4#
Andreev tries to escape the position.
Andreev felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sulvar not allowing Andreev to control his hands. #SUB#
Sulvar is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Andreev defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Sulvar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Andreev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Andreev wants to control his opponent's hands but Sulvar gets his hands free.
Andreev breaks Sulvar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (8) vs (4) Andreev#SUB2#
Andreev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sulvar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sulvar has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (10) vs (4) Andreev
Sulvar controlling from the top position. #T5#
Andreev wants to control but Sulvar passes easily into half guard.
Andreev wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Andreev is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Andreev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6##SUB#
Andreev is defending against the submission attempts here by Sulvar.
#SUB#
Sulvar is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Andreev to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Sulvar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving.
Sulvar postures up.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #T7#
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Andreev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sulvar trying to control but Andreev is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Andreev is looking for a triangle but Sulvar pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Andreev looking for a guillotine here but Sulvar defends easily.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sulvar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andreev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sulvar has managed to get both his arms back between Andreev's legs - danger averted.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Andreev has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sulvar doesn't defend quickly enough and Andreev has managed to lock this one up! Can Sulvar escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Andreev on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#893 Falcone v Dambullah
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Packer - that will leave a mark!
We've been hearing reports that Andreev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Andreev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andreev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andreev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Andreev shoots for a double leg takedown but Packer sprawls well. He's pushed Andreev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andreev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Andreev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andreev tries to bum rush Packer with a series of wild strikes but Packer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Packer just misses with a punch to the body.
Packer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andreev.
A solid leg kick lands there for Packer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Packer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andreev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Packer has time to react.
Packer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Andreev misses with an uppercut. #T1##CL2#
Packer forces Andreev back against the cage and clinches.
Packer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Packer pushes Andreev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andreev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andreev prevents a body shot from Packer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Packer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andreev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Packer is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Packer lands a good knee to the midsection. Andreev won't want to take too many of those.
Andreev is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Packer.
Packer lands a right hand.
Packer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Packer lands an elbow just above Andreev 's eye. #CUT2#Alexey Andreev's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer scores with a hook to the body.
Packer landing knees to the body.
Andreev avoids a wild elbow strike from Packer.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Packer.
Andreev dodges an elbow strike from Packer.
Andreev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Packer prevents it.
Packer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Andreev's defenses.
Andreev dodges an elbow strike from Packer.
#T2#
Packer lands an elbow inside that Andreev shrugs off. #CUT2#Alexey Andreev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Packer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andreev misses with the head strike.
Packer throws an elbow that misses.
Andreev blocks an elbow strike from Packer.
Packer lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Jeez, Alexey Andreev's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Packer gets underhooks to prevent Andreev's takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Packer. #ROC2#Andreev is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexey Andreev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Todd Packer! |
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Event:
GAMMA#889 Manowaru v Grabber
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Andreev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andreev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costa.
Costa misses the shot to the body.
Andreev is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Costa gets the takedown into side control.
Andreev is trying to improve his position.
Andreev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Costa grinds an elbow into Andreev's temple.
Costa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Costa working the strikes but Andreev uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Andreev is trying to get back to full guard.
Andreev is staying active underneath Costa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa controlling the action here. #T1#
Andreev tries to roll over but Costa keeps him under control.
Costa content to control rather than advance.
Andreev is looking to control Costa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andreev avoid being mounted?
Andreev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Andreev looking for a kimura from the bottom but Costa passes into side control!
Costa working the ground and pound. #T2#
Andreev is trying to get back to half guard.
Costa wants to control but Andreev is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Costa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Costa trying to control the position but Andreev is working away. #SU2#
Costa has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
Costa misses the shot to the body.
Costa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab lands there for Andreev.
A combination from Costa does no damage.
Andreev stalks Costa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Costa's face. Costa staggers backwards, shaken.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Costa as he avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Andreev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Andreev lands with an uppercut that bounces Costa off the cage and back into range.
Andreev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Costa gets caught napping as Andreev dives in and scores a takedown. Costa manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andreev throwing strikes but missing.
Andreev stands and throws Costa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Andreev lands a nice forearm strike. #T4##SUB#
Andreev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Costa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andreev landing a few strikes.
Andreev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Costa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Costa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Costa.
Costa pulls Andreev in close to prevent any damage.
Andreev lands a couple of elbows.
Andreev postures up.
Costa keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that 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.#R2##TD2#
Costa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Costa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Andreev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Costa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Costa passes into half guard.
Costa lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Andreev is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Costa has latched onto it... Big trouble! Costa pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Andreev is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Costa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santiago Costa!
Santiago Costa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GAMMA#885 Manowaru v Horse
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Mollen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Mollen looks to move away, Andreev throws a big counter combo but Mollen just gets out of the way.
Andreev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andreev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mollen.
Andreev throws a hook but Mollen blocks it.
Mollen lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Andreev.
Andreev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andreev throws a nice looking combination but Mollen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andreev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mollen pinned against the cage. Mollen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mollen throws a series of punches but Andreev moves out of range.
Andreev scores with a jab to the body.
Andreev tries to move into range but Mollen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andreev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mollen's head.
Andreev cracks Mollen with an open hand slap.
Mollen misses with a body shot.
Andreev tries to counter with a takedown but Mollen is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Andreev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mollen.
Mollen slips under a jab from Andreev.
A punch lands to the side of Andreev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andreev loads up on a big right hand but Mollen slips the punch.
Mollen misses with a double jab.
Mollen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andreev.
Andreev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mollen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mollen throws a head kick that misses.
Andreev connects with a single shot there.
Alexey Andreev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Mollen as Andreev shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mollen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown but Mollen shows good takedown defense.
Andreev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Andreev looks to land a combination but Mollen avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Andreev misses the target.
A big right from Andreev misses.
Mollen tries a quick counter leg kick but Andreev is wise to it.
Mollen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Mollen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andreev.
A punch combination from Andreev misses.
A nice side step and Mollen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
It looks like Andreev has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mollen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andreev.
Mollen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Andreev.
Andreev throws a hook to the side of Mollen's head but Mollen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andreev connects with the punch.
Mollen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mollen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Andreev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mollen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andreev. That did some damage!
A big right from Andreev misses.
Hallis Mollen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mollen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andreev's head backwards.
Andreev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mollen.
Mollen throws a leg kick but Andreev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mollen defending well as Andreev loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Mollen.
Mollen throws an overhand right that lands on Andreev's shoulder, as Andreev tries to avoid the shot.
Mollen looks for the body kick but Andreev saw that one coming.
Mollen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mollen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mollen.#T3#
Mollen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mollen is looking to chop away at Andreev's legs.
Mollen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andreev.
Andreev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mollen throws a body shot but no joy.
Andreev connects with a single shot there.
Andreev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andreev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mollen misses with a looping right.
Mollen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Andreev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andreev throws a nice looking combination but Mollen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mollen throws a leg kick #TD#
and Andreev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mollen kicks off Andreev and gets to his feet.
Mollen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andreev.
Andreev shoots for a double leg takedown but Mollen sprawls well. He's pushed Andreev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown but Mollen shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Andreev takes one to the chin there.
Andreev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Mollen counters by clinching up.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andreev takes an elbow to the temple.
Andreev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mollen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mollen scores with a shoulder strike.
Mollen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mollen misses with a body punch.
Mollen lands a nice elbow.
Andreev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mollen pushes Andreev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#Alexey Andreev's cut is getting worse.
Andreev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mollen tries to throw a body punch but Andreev avoids it by throwing Mollen back against the cage.
Mollen blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Mollen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andreev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hallis Mollen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
That's time! Andreev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mollen lands with a nice body kick.
Mollen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andreev was well out of range. Poor timing from Mollen.
Andreev blocks a leg kick.
Andreev looks to throw the jab but Mollen is out of range.
Mollen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andreev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A head kick misses from Mollen.
Andreev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andreev throws a series of punches but Mollen avoids them all with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Andreev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Andreev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mollen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Andreev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mollen lands a front kick.
Andreev misses with a takedown attempt - Mollen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mollen! But no joy.
Andreev slips a straight right by Mollen.
Mollen lands a jab to Andreev's midsection.#TD#
Andreev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mollen kicks Andreev off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Andreev takes one to the chin there.
Andreev misses with a looping left.
Andreev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mollen.
Mollen with a nice cross.#TD#
Andreev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mollen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andreev.
Andreev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andreev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2##SUB#
Andreev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mollen is just riding it out for now. Andreev eventually gives up the hold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andreev throws a strike but Mollen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Andreev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Andreev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andreev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mollen keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev throwing strikes but missing. #T3##ES2#
Mollen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Andreev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mollen wants to stall.
Andreev can't get the takedown.
Mollen is trying to maintain a safe position but Andreev gets an underhook and turns Mollen into the cage.
Mollen struggles to land a body shot inside as Andreev controls his hands.
Andreev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mollen works on Andreev's body with a couple of short punches.
Mollen lands a nice elbow.
Mollen presses Andreev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andreev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Andreev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mollen prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Andreev breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Andreev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mollen tries to land a leg kick but Andreev saw it coming and moves away.
Andreev misses the jab.
Mollen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andreev.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mollen sprawls well. Mollen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andreev gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mollen.
Andreev moves away from the strike by Mollen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andreev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Andreev missing with a left hand there. Mollen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andreev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andreev throws a jab but it's blocked by Mollen.
Andreev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mollen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hallis Mollen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mollen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andreev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andreev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Andreev closes the distance and clinches up with Mollen, looking for a takedown. Andreev pushes Mollen against the cage but Mollen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andreev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mollen.
Mollen moves away from the strike by Andreev.
Mollen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andreev.
Andreev lands with a good body shot.
Andreev throws a lazy right hand but Mollen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andreev scores with a punch to the head.
Andreev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mollen throws out the jab.
Mollen staying out of range there.
Hallis Mollen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Andreev does no damage.
Mollen wants to counter the offense by Andreev and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Andreev.
Mollen throws a body punch but Andreev moves out of range.
Mollen takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andreev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andreev misses with a straight left.
Mollen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1#
Mollen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andreev.
Mollen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andreev manages to avoid it.#TD#
Mollen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Andreev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mollen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Andreev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Andreev working for a triangle but Mollen defends it easily.
#SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hallis Mollen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##SUB#
Andreev looking for a guillotine here but Mollen defends easily.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Andreev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mollen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mollen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Andreev looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mollen has picked Andreev up and slammed him! Andreev can't keep hold of the triangle and Mollen manages to pass to side control!
Andreev trying to control but Mollen flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T3#
Andreev trying to control but not successfully.
Alexey Andreev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU2#
Mollen has decided that he can't make progress quickly enough from the back position and has rather unusually decided to stand up from the dominant position. Obviously he's going to be looking for the knockout on the feet here!
Mollen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Andreev looks to score with a jab to the body but Mollen is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Andreev misses
and Mollen counters with a nice body shot.
Andreev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mollen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andreev's sensitive parts.
Andreev misses with a looping left.
Mollen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andreev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andreev misses with a body shot.
Mollen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Andreev throws a hook but Mollen avoids it easily.
Andreev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andreev throws an overhand right that lands on Mollen's shoulder, as Mollen tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Mollen scores with a sloppy right hand. Andreev should have avoided that one.
Mollen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andreev. That did some damage!
No luck for Andreev with that takedown attempt.
Andreev fails with the takedown
and Mollen counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andreev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Mollen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mollen misses with a wild body shot.
Mollen catches Andreev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mollen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mollen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mollen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mollen.
Andreev misses with an uppercut. Mollen saw that one coming.
Mollen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andreev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mollen avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hallis Mollen.
Well Mollen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hallis Mollen!
In his post fight interview, Hallis Mollen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
GAMMA#880 Joosep v Damagon
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Andreev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Parker to the ground. Andreev is now in Parker's guard.
Parker kicks Andreev off and gets to his feet.
Parker connects with an inside leg kick.
Andreev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andreev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Parker connects with a leg kick.
Andreev misses with a straight left. #TD#
Andreev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Parker has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tōshi. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Parker pushes Andreev off and scrambles back to his feet.
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parker misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Andreev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick misses from Parker.
Left hook, right uppercut from Andreev.
Andreev swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
And Parker responds with a good body kick, but Andreev manages to step out the way in time.
Parker throws a head kick but Andreev moves out of range.
Parker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andreev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sloppy strikes from Andreev. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Andreev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Parker on his heels. He'll look to pass Parker's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Parker looking for a sweep. Not yet Parker, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andreev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Parker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Parker pushes Andreev off and gets back to his feet.
Alex Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andreev loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Andreev lands with a straight right. Parker didn't see that one coming.
Parker swats away the attempt to clinch by Andreev.
Parker defending well as Andreev loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Parker.
Andreev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parker. Parker obviously looking to wear him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andreev checks a leg kick.
Andreev throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
Parker misses with a straight right.
Parker is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
Andreev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Parker wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Andreev manages to pass to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB#
Andreev working over Parker with some ground and pound. Parker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Parker is trying to stand up here but Andreev is controlling him well.
Parker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andreev.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andreev.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Parker trying to control but Andreev postures up.
Andreev lands with a punch from half guard.
Parker is trying to get back to full guard.
Parker is trying to control but can't.
Andreev prevents Parker from standing back up.
#T3#
Andreev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Andreev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Parker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ES2#
Parker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Andreev 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.
Andreev loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Andreev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parker counters with an inside leg kick.
Parker throws the left hand but Andreev avoids the punch easily.
Parker connects with a leg kick.
Parker misses the jab.
Andreev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parker is fending him off so far but Andreev persists. Nope, Parker circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andreev scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker misses with a looping left.
Good work by Andreev as he checks the leg kick.
Andreev connects with a single shot there.
Andreev works the jab nicely.
Andreev needs to keep his hands up - Parker had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.#T4#
A slow jab from Parker misses its intended target.
Parker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Parker moves into range and clinches up with Andreev.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Andreev controls the action.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker prevents the takedown attempt.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Andreev.
#BC2#
Parker breaks the clinch.
Parker takes one to the side of the head.
Parker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Parker duly obliges.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andreev manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parker but Parker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andreev. That did some damage!#TD#
Andreev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Parker manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Parker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Andreev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parker. Parker obviously looking to wear him down.
Andreev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Parker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Parker throws a hook but Andreev blocks it.
Andreev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andreev throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.
Parker misses with an uppercut. Andreev saw that one coming.
Parker misses with a hook
and Andreev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andreev digs a good body shot into Parker's ribs.
Andreev scores with a nice right hand.
Parker tried to score with a low kick but Andreev checks it.
Parker is looking to land body kicks.
Parker moves out of range as Andreev strikes.
Andreev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Andreev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Andreev showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Parker has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Andreev is on him like a limpet, forcing Parker back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Andreev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andreev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Parker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Parker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andreev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Parker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andreev backwards.
Andreev has Parker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Parker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andreev lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Parker as Andreev tries to tie him up.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parker throws a good cross that connects.
A clash of legs there as Andreev blocks the low kick.
Andreev misses with an uppercut.
Parker misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Parker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parker checks a leg kick.
Parker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andreev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andreev misses with a low kick as Parker jumps back.
Parker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andreev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andreev shoots in but no luck this time.
Parker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Parker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alex Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Andreev.
Parker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Andreev.
Andreev scores with the left hand. Parker knows he should have avoided that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andreev.
Parker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Parker closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Andreev! Parker dives in looking to finish! Andreev is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Parker!
Alex Parker tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
GAMMA#876 Kodjia v Manowaru
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Andreev throws a shot from downtown. Merel moves away and avoids it.
Andreev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Merel throws the left hand but Andreev avoids the punch easily.
Merel scores with a nice right hand.
Andreev with a poor takedown
and Merel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Merel - just one landing.
Andreev scores with a nice strike.
Andreev throws a body punch but Merel moves out of range.
Andreev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Andreev throws a body punch but Merel moves out of range.
Merel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Merel tries to bum rush Andreev with a series of wild strikes but Andreev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andreev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merel misses with an uppercut
and Andreev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Andreev.
Andreev just misses with a punch to the body.
Merel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andreev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andreev tests Merel's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Andreev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Merel is out of range and Andreev settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Merel misses its target.
Merel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andreevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Andreev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Merel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Merel lands with a shot to the body.
Andreev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Merel.
Merel lands a really nice looking cross but Andreev seems unphased.
Merel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Merel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Merel.
Merel swats away the attempt to clinch by Andreev.
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andreev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Merel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Andreev misses with a hook.
Merel attempts a counter takedown but Andreev avoids it well and moves away.
Merel misses with a hook.
Andreev defending well as Merel loads up on a big left hand.
Andreev tries to clinch but Merel moves out of range. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Merel. Andreev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andreev shoots in but no luck this time.
Merel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andreev throws a shot from downtown. Merel moves away and avoids it.
Andreev takes one on the button.#TD#
Merel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andreev's guard.
Merel throws an elbow that misses. Andreev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Merel's guard. Nice move by Andreev!#REVB##SUB#
Merel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andreev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Merel working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merel controlling Andreev's posture.
Andreev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3##SUB#
Andreev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Merel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andreev has managed to get both his arms back between Merel's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Merel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Merel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andreev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andreev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev is in close to Merel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Andreev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Merel's head.
Merel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andreev landing with the ground and pound.
Andreev trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Andreev throwing strikes but missing.
Andreev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Merel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Merel working for a triangle but Andreev defends it easily.
Merel looking for a sweep. Not yet Merel, not yet.
Andreev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Merel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Merel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andreev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Merel. Merel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andreev throws the left hand but Merel avoids the punch easily.
Merel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andreev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merel.
Andreev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Merel with a body shot.
Andreev scores with a nice head shot.
Andreev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andreev throws a shot from downtown. Merel moves away and avoids it.
Andreev throws a jab but it's blocked by Merel.
Merel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andreev throws a lazy uppercut
and Merel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel misses with a wild body shot.
Andreev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Andreev lands.
Andreev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andreev! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merel clobbers Andreev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andreev throws a hook to the side of Merel's head but Merel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Merel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Andreev throws a jab when Merel was well out of range.
Merel slips a straight right by Andreev.
A little feinted left hand from Merel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Merel moves away from the strike by Andreev.
Andreev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Merel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andreev at a distance.
Merel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Merel looks to score with a jab to the body but Andreev is just out of range.
Andreev is looking to clinch but Merel is avoiding it.
Merel throws a looping overhand right but Andreev ducks down to avoid it.
Merel takes one on the button.
Merel misses the shot to the body.
Merel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andreev moves in looking to clinch but Merel pushes him off.
Andreev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Merel throws a body shot but no joy.
Andreev fails to land with a series of punches.
Merel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andreev manages to avoid it.#T2#
Andreev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merel.
Merel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andreev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Merel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Merel preventing the sweep.
Andreev is trying to control the position but Merel postures up. #SUB2#
Andreev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Merel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Andreev throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Merel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andreev's guard.
Merel is pressing down on Andreev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andreev is holding on for now. #T3##SUB#
Merel is trying for a kimura here. Andreev looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Merel wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Merel!
A victorious Mark Merel 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:
GAMMA#872 Manowaru v Horse
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Norris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andreev to score with a decent uppercut.
Norris misses with a hook to the body
and Andreev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andreev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
#TD#
Norris gets caught napping as Andreev dives in and scores a takedown. Norris manages to retain guard.
Norris has his feet on Andreev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Norris lands a nice hook to Andreev's body. Andreev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andreev scores with a decent looking hook.
A good leg kick by Norris.
Andreev lands a jab to the nose.
Norris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Andreev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Andreev drops an elbow to the side of Norris's head. #T1#
Norris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andreev. #SUB#
Andreev is looking for a kimura but Norris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Andreev to get the leverage.
Andreev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Norris defending well though.
Norris is refusing to be controlled, as Andreev sits in half guard.
Norris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andreev prevents Norris from standing back up.
Andreev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Norris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andreev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Norris tries to kick Andreev off but Andreev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Andreev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Norris is not content to let Andreev control the position.
Andreev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Norris wants to get back to his feet.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andreev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Andreev is pressing down on Norris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Norris is holding on for now.
Andreev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Norris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andreev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Norris is not content to let Andreev control the position.#T3#
Andreev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norris keeps working.
Norris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andreev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andreev trying to control the pace.
Nice strikes from Andreev there. #SUB#
Andreev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norris keeps working. #T4#
Andreev prevents Norris from standing back up.
#ES2#
Norris manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Andreev keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Andreev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Norris is defending well.
Andreev misses with the head strike.
Andreev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andreev scores with a shoulder strike.
Andreev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andreev slows down the pace here.
Andreev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andreev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Norris is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Norris swats away the attempt to clinch by Andreev.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andreev, as that shot connected.
Andreev scores with a decent looking hook.
Norris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norris throws a sloppy head kick and Andreev moves out of range easily.
Norris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andreev.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andreev checks a leg kick.
Andreev blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev misses with a hook
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Andreev blocks the low kick.
Alexey Andreev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Andreev. That snapped Norris's head back.
Norris throws a body shot but no joy.
Andreev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andreev misses with a low kick as Norris jumps back.#T1#
Andreev shoots in and drives through. Norris sprawls well.
Norris looks to land a combination. Andreev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Norris misses with a two punch combination.
Andreev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Andreev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mason Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norris throws a leg kick that misses.
Norris leaves Andreev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andreev backing away here, and Norris unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norris throws a hook but Andreev blocks it.
Good leg kick by Norris.
Andreev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Norris under the eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris.
Norris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
As Norris tries to get set, Andreev tries to push him back and clinch up but Norris manages to avoid the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andreev connects with a crisp jab.
Andreev just misses with a punch to the body.
Norris misses the jab.
Andreev looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Norris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andreev checks a leg kick.
Andreev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Norris has time to react.
Norris lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris misses with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Norris.
Andreev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andreev lands a jab.
Norris throws a looping overhand right but Andreev ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Andreev checks a leg kick.
Norris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andreev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Norris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Norris throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andreev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Andreev rushes Norris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Andreev scores with a shoulder strike.
Norris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Andreev controls his hands.
Andreev blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Andreev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andreev scores with a sloppy right hand. Norris should have avoided that one.
Norris misses with a straight left.
Norris scores with a leg kick.
#T4#
Andreev tries to clinch but Norris moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andreev closes the distance and clinches up with Norris, looking for a takedown. Andreev pushes Norris against the cage but Norris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Norris lands with a good body shot.
Andreev loads up on a big right hand but Norris slips the punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andreev is defended easily by Norris.
Norris throws a fast counter high kick but Andreev manages to duck under it in time.
Andreev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Norris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andreev with a nice cross.#TD#
Andreev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Andreev lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Norris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andreev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Norris sprawls and moves away.
Norris misses with an uppercut. Andreev saw that one coming.
Norris moves out of range as Andreev strikes.
Norris circles away from the clinch attempt.
A clash of legs there as Andreev blocks the low kick.
Andreev scores with a hook to the body. Norris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Norris takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Andreev closes the distance and pushes Norris back into the cage.
Andreev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Andreev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Norris after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andreev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Norris stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andreev walks into a straight right hand from Norris.
Andreev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Andreev staying out of range there.
Andreev tried to counter with a leg kick but Norris avoided it.
Norris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Norris staying out of range there.
Norris misses the shot to the body.
Norris misses with a hook.
Norris misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Andreev counters with a straight right hand.
Norris is looking to slow Andreev down with leg kicks.
Andreev dips to his left and cracks Norris with an uppercut!#TD#
Andreev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Norris tries to kick Andreev off but Andreev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Andreev in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Ground and pound from Andreev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andreev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andreev is pressing down on Norris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Norris is holding on for now.
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norris's head.
Norris taking some punishment here, with Andreev in his half guard.
Norris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andreev.
Andreev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Norris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andreev.
Andreev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andreev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andreev stops Norris from getting back to his feet.
Andreev throwing shots but Norris is blocking nicely.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norris's head.
Norris pushes Andreev off looking to stand but Andreev dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Andreev wants to clinch up but Norris keeps it at a distance.
Norris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andreev moves away.#T4#
Norris swings for the body but Andreev moves out of range.
Jab from Andreev.
Andreev has a takedown stuffed.
Norris throws the left hand but Andreev avoids the punch easily.
Andreev tries to clinch but Norris is having none of it.
Norris cracks Andreev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Norris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andreev is able to avoid easily.
Andreev with a nice cross.
Andreev has a takedown stuffed.
Norris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andreev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Norris scrambles back to his feet.
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 Alexey Andreev.
I think Andreev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GAMMA#867 Hiro v Grabber
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekstrovertti dips to his left and cracks Andreev with an uppercut!
Andreev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekstrovertti.
Nice defenses there by Ekstrovertti.
Andreev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Andreev moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Andreev misses the target.
Ekstrovertti lands with a hook. Andreev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andreev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ekstrovertti to score with a decent uppercut.
Andreev looks to land a left hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range nicely.
Andreev looks to land a right hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range.
Ekstrovertti just misses with a punch to the body.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekstrovertti scores with a sloppy right hand. Andreev should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Andreev.
Ekstrovertti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andreev has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andreev misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Ekstrovertti throws a body punch but Andreev moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Andreev's ribcage but misses.
Ekstrovertti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ekstrovertti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ekstrovertti just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekstrovertti clobbers Andreev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andreev jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Andreev scores with a takedown into Ekstrovertti's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ekstrovertti is trying to keep Andreev in close.
#SUB2#
Andreev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andreev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Andreev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andreev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Andreev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Andreev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Ekstrovertti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ekstrovertti trying to control the position here.
Andreev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ekstrovertti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ekstrovertti keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Ekstrovertti wants to sweep here but Andreev controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Andreev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ekstrovertti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andreev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Ekstrovertti looking for a guillotine here but Andreev defends easily.
Andreev pushes down on Ekstrovertti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ekstrovertti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekstrovertti's head.
Andreev working Ekstrovertti over with strikes.
Ekstrovertti is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Andreev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Andreev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ekstrovertti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Andreev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Andreev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ekstrovertti to regain full guard.
Andreev throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Ekstrovertti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andreev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andreev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andreev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekstrovertti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andreev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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 Alexey Andreev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ekstrovertti throws out a loose jab but Andreev uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Andreev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ekstrovertti to the ground. Andreev is now in Ekstrovertti's guard.
Ekstrovertti controlling Andreev's posture.
Andreev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ekstrovertti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ekstrovertti keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ekstrovertti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andreev is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev cracks Ekstrovertti with a solid left hand.
Andreev throwing strikes but missing.
Andreev stopping the sweep attempt from Ekstrovertti.#T1#
Andreev looking to pass the guard.
Alexey Andreev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Andreev drops back looking for a leg! Ekstrovertti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ekstrovertti manages to kick Andreev off! Andreev jumps back into Ekstrovertti's guard.
Andreev works over Ekstrovertti with some ground and pound from guard.
Ekstrovertti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andreev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andreev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Ekstrovertti keeps moving.
Andreev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekstrovertti can do to turn this around?
Andreev lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Ekstrovertti has momentary wrist control but Andreev slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Ekstrovertti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andreev postures up in Ekstrovertti's guard and throws a big left but Ekstrovertti blocks it.
Ekstrovertti has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Andreev has passed into side control.
Andreev working the ground and pound from side control.
Ekstrovertti manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ekstrovertti slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Andreev actively working from the bottom here.
Ekstrovertti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Andreev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ekstrovertti works his way into side control.
Andreev throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
You can see the frustration on Andreev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andreev takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Andreev wants to control but Ekstrovertti postures up.
Andreev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Ekstrovertti postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ekstrovertti scoring with punches from side control.
Ekstrovertti in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ekstrovertti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andreev keeps working.
Ekstrovertti lands some shots froms side control.
Ekstrovertti wants to control but Andreev is keeping him busy.
Andreev is trying to work for a sweep but Ekstrovertti has mounted him!
Ekstrovertti looking to finish Andreev with some ground and pound. This is bad for Andreev!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekstrovertti raining down hammerfists from mount.
Andreev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekstrovertti is landing with some decent strikes but Andreev is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Andreev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vertti Ekstrovertti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Andreev throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekstrovertti counters with a straight right hand.
Ekstrovertti walks into a straight right hand from Andreev.
Andreev throws a looping overhand right but Ekstrovertti ducks down to avoid it.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andreev throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekstrovertti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Andreev drives through and clinches with Ekstrovertti against the cage.
Ekstrovertti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andreev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ekstrovertti will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Andreev up against the cage.
Andreev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev effectively controlling the action here.
Ekstrovertti wants to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andreev.
Andreev is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ekstrovertti's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ekstrovertti is trying to force a seperation but Andreev has the dominant position.
Ekstrovertti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andreev slowing the pace effectively.
Andreev has a couple of punches blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti pushes Andreev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ekstrovertti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andreev backwards. #BC#
Andreev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andreev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andreev misses with an uppercut.
Ekstrovertti has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL#
Andreev pushes Ekstrovertti up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Andreev - that landed with a thud.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andreev lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekstrovertti backwards. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andreev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekstrovertti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andreev throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ekstrovertti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andreev throws an elbow that misses.
Alexey Andreev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ekstrovertti tries a body shot but Andreev blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekstrovertti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Come on Andreev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Ekstrovertti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andreev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Andreev misses
and Ekstrovertti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ekstrovertti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Andreev's ribcage but misses. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Andreev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andreev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekstrovertti staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Andreev.
A shot to the body from Ekstrovertti misses
and Ekstrovertti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekstrovertti connects with a body shot that sends Andreev's belly button to the back.
Andreev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ekstrovertti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Ekstrovertti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Andreev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti fakes the leg kick and cracks Andreev in the body.
Andreev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Andreev moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andreev moves away.#T4##TD#
Andreev scores with a takedown into Ekstrovertti's guard.
Ekstrovertti trying to keep a closed guard but Andreev is proving a slippery customer.
Ekstrovertti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andreev is one step ahead there.
Andreev being controlled here momentarily.
Ekstrovertti trying to keep a closed guard but Andreev is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Andreev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ekstrovertti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andreev has managed to get both his arms back between Ekstrovertti's legs - danger averted.
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 Alexey Andreev.
I think Andreev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vertti Ekstrovertti!
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Event:
GAMMA#861 Manowaru v Ruas
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andreev scores with a jab. Daghammar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daghammar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andreev.
Daghammar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andreev.
Andreev misses the jab.
Andreev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daghammar on the side of the head.
Andreev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andreev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice sprawl there from Daghammar as Andreev shoots in.#TD#
Daghammar feints and as Andreev raises his hands in defense, Daghammar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Andreev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daghammar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daghammar lands a couple of elbows.
Daghammar trying to control but Andreev is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Andreev looking for a guillotine here but Daghammar defends easily.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Daghammar from controlling successfully. #T1#
Daghammar controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Andreev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daghammar throwing strikes from guard but Andreev blocks nicely.
Daghammar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Andreev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Daghammar wants to get back to his feet.#T2##SUB2#
Andreev is looking for a kimura here.
Andreev drops an elbow to the side of Daghammar's head. #ES#
Daghammar manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've been told by Daghammar's head coaches at LOD: Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Decent striking displayed by Daghammar there.
Nice shot by Daghammar.
Daghammar blocks a jab.
Daghammar tries to counter with a takedown but Andreev is quick to defend against it.
Andreev throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andreev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Daghammar looks to land a combination but Andreev avoids it well.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Andreev is just out of range.#T3#
Andreev throws a shot from downtown. Daghammar moves away and avoids it.
Andreev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Andreev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Andreev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Daghammar wants to get back to his feet.
Daghammar taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ground and pound from Andreev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Daghammar parries the strikes from Andreev easily there. Andreev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Daghammar to escape.
#SUB2#
Andreev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Andreev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Daghammar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Andreev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daghammar keeps working.
Andreev tries to score with some ground and pound. Daghammar controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Daghammar defending against the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Andreev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Andreev working the head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andreev trying to control the position but Daghammar is working away.
Andreev lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexey Andreev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Daghammar digs a good hook to Andreev's body.
Daghammar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Daghammar's corner calls for a 1-2. Daghammar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Daghammar throws a series of punches but Andreev moves out of range.
Andreev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, jab by Daghammar - just one landing.
Nice shot by Daghammar.
Andreev avoids the head kick by Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a leg kick
letting Andreev counter with a right hand.
Daghammar scores with a jab. Andreev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daghammar as he jumps to the side.
Andreev throws a lazy right hand but Daghammar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andreev avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
Andreev fails with a takedown attempt.
Dag Daghammar is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Andreev just misses with a punch to the body.
Daghammar slips under a jab.
Daghammar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andreev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daghammar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andreev throws an overhand right that lands on Daghammar's shoulder, as Daghammar tries to avoid the shot.
Andreev avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
Andreev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daghammar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daghammar but Daghammar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dag Daghammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Andreev.
Daghammar throws a body punch but Andreev moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Daghammar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Daghammar throws a body punch but Andreev moves out of range.
Andreev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andreev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daghammar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daghammar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andreev throws out the jab. #T2#
Daghammar throws a hook but Andreev blocks it.
Daghammar swinging wildly here.
Daghammar looks to land a left hand but Andreev moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andreev ducks under a wild hook from Daghammar.
Andreev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daghammar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daghammar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andreev just manages to avoid it.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Andreev missing with a left hand there. Daghammar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daghammar loads up on a big right hand but Andreev slips the punch.
Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andreev.
Andreev checks a low kick from Daghammar.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andreev is defended easily by Daghammar.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andreev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Daghammar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andreev with the counter takedown but Daghammar avoids it easily.
Daghammar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andreev.
Daghammar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andreev lands a jab to the nose.
Daghammar scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Andreev works Daghammar's body with a nice hook.
Daghammar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Andreev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daghammar doesn't seem bothered though.
Andreev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Daghammar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andreev.
Daghammar with a nice cross.
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!
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andreev lands a head shot.#T4#
Daghammar scores with a leg kick.
Daghammar looks to land a right hand but Andreev moved out of range.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Andreev enables Daghammar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Andreev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Andreev looking to control.
Daghammar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Andreev looking to control.
Daghammar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Andreev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daghammar controlling from the top position.
Daghammar slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dag Daghammar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Daghammar throws a body shot but no joy.
Andreev jabs Daghammar right on the nose. Daghammar blinks but takes it well.
Daghammar throws a big shot that misses.
Daghammar misses with a leg kick
and Andreev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andreev moves away.
Andreev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Daghammar throws a hook to the side of Andreev's head but Andreev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daghammar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daghammar slips a straight right by Andreev.
It looked like Daghammar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daghammar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Andreev scores with a four punch combination!
Andreev shoots in but no luck this time.
Andreev fails to land the takedown.
Nice body punch from Andreev. #T1#
Daghammar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andreev.
Andreev tries to bum rush Daghammar with a series of wild strikes but Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daghammar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Daghammar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Daghammar.
Andreev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Daghammar with a nice cross.
Andreev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daghammar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andreev 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.
Daghammar throws a hook but Andreev avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daghammar. Andreev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daghammar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Daghammar misses with a body shot
and Andreev counters with a straight right hand.
Andreev checks the leg kick.
Daghammar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andreev is able to avoid easily.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andreev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Andreev.
Daghammar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Daghammar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Andreev working for a triangle but Daghammar defends it easily.
Andreev trying to keep a closed guard but Daghammar is proving a slippery customer.
Daghammar passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Daghammar there.
Andreev wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Andreev gets full guard.
Daghammar trying to control but Andreev is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Andreev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daghammar defends it easily.
Dag Daghammar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daghammar chips away with some ground and pound.
Daghammar with a nice head shot there.
Daghammar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andreev's guard. #SUB2#
Andreev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Daghammar slips a nice elbow through Andreev's hands, connecting with Andreev's forehead.#T4#
Daghammar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andreev keeps working.
Daghammar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Andreev is rocked!
Daghammar is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Andreev is hurt! He's hurt bad - Daghammar fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Andreev from any more punishment! Congratulations to Daghammar! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dag Daghammar!
Dag Daghammar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
GAMMA#854 Turillo v Dinu
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andreev counters with a nice uppercut.
Norris throws a hook to the side of Andreev's head but Andreev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andreev throws a lazy right hand but Norris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andreev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norris is looking to land body kicks.
Andreev misses the shot to the body.
Andreev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andreev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Andreev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andreev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Andreev - just one landing.
Andreev looks to throw the jab but Norris is out of range.
Andreev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Andreev connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andreev shoots in for a takedown but Norris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Andreev slips a jab and a cross from Norris.
#T1#
Andreev throws a jab but it's blocked by Norris.
Andreev tries to bum rush Norris with a series of wild strikes but Norris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mason Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andreev doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Andreev does no damage.
Norris takes one to the chin there.
Norris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexey Andreev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andreev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andreev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.
Andreev works the jab nicely.
Norris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Norris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norris let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Norris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andreev is out of range.
Andreev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andreev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Norris throws a leg kick but Andreev moved away.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andreev misses with a series of wild punches.
Andreev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Norris lands a slapping body shot.
Andreev misses with a hook. Norris ducked under it nicely.
Andreev misses with a hook. Norris ducked under it nicely.
Norris wants to counter with a clinch but Andreev pushes him away.
Decent striking displayed by Norris there.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Andreev.
Andreev has his takedown stuffed
enabling Norris to counter with a crisp jab.
Andreev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A head kick from Norris lands but Andreev takes it in his stride.
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andreev was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.#T3#
Norris is looking to chop away at Andreev's legs.
Norris defending well as Andreev loads up on a big left hand.
Norris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andreev's head.
Norris throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Norris throws a body punch but Andreev moves out of range.
Andreev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Norris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Norris looks to land a left hand but Andreev moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Andreev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andreev looks to throw the jab but Norris is out of range.
Andreev sets himself, and Norris steps forward looking for the clinch! Andreev avoids it this time.
Andreev moves out of range as Norris throws a body kick.
Andreev circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Norris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andreev.
Norris throws out a counter right but Andreev avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but Andreev is just out of range.
Andreev attempts a counter takedown but Norris avoids it well and moves away.
Norris is looking to clinch but Andreev is avoiding it.
Nice cross by Norris.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Andreev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andreev. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andreev connects with a right hand. Norris shakes it off.
Norris misses with a right hand
and Andreev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andreev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Norris takes the fight into the clinch.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Alexey Andreev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Andreev dives in and grabs Norris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norris pushes down on Andreev's head and hops out.
Andreev shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed right hand from Andreev misses the target.
Norris tries to land a leg kick but Andreev saw it coming and moves away.
Andreev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norris circles away quickly and effectively.
Andreev throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Norris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andreev checks a leg kick nicely.
Norris walks into a straight right hand from Andreev.
Andreev misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Andreev catches Norris right on the button with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Norris.
Nice uppercut lands for Andreev. That snapped Norris's head back.
Norris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andreev missing with a left hand there. Norris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Andreev jabs Norris right on the nose. Norris blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Andreev.
Andreev throws a jab but it's blocked by Norris.
Andreev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norris to score with a decent uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Norris. Andreev shrugs it off though.
Andreev connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Norris has managed to clinch.
A hook to the body from Norris.
Andreev tries to score a body lock takedown but Norris shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Andreev breaks the clinch.
Norris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Norris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andreev.
Andreev swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris.
Andreev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Norris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Andreev lands with a straight right. Norris didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Andreev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Andreev throwing strikes from guard but Norris blocks nicely.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Norris keeps moving.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Andreev landing with the ground and pound.
Andreev stops Norris from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andreev. #T3#
Andreev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andreev throws an elbow that misses. Norris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andreev's guard. Nice move by Norris!#REVB#
Andreev is trying to control the position but Norris postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Andreev is looking for a triangle but Norris pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Andreev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Norris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Norris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Andreev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Norris has passed into half guard!
#SU2#
Norris stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Andreev to get to his feet. #T4#
Norris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donk. Norris catches Andreev right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norris. Andreev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norris misses with a leg kick.
Andreev throws a hook but Norris avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Andreev.#CL2#
Norris forces Andreev back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexey Andreev is winning the standup battle so far.
Norris throws a looping overhand right but Andreev ducks down to avoid it.
Norris throws a sloppy body shot
letting Andreev counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Andreev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexey Andreev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Norris cracks Andreev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Norris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andreev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Andreev throws a lazy right hand but Norris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Norris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Andreev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Norris's guard.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Norris kicks Andreev off and gets to his feet.
Norris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Andreev misses the target.
Nice body kick from Norris.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Norris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Norris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andreev.
Andreev takes a swing at Norris's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Norris as Andreev shoots in.
Andreev throws a hook but Norris blocks it.
Norris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Andreev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andreev misses with a looping left.
Norris throws a lazy right hand but Andreev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Norris staying out of range there.
A jab from Andreev misses.
Norris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Norris only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Norris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andreev dodges the punch combination from Norris.
#T2#
Andreev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Nice uppercut there from Andreev.
Good standup being displayed there by Norris as he connects with a hook.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Norris misses with a looping right.
Andreev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norris swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andreev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andreev cracks a nice hook into Norris's ribs.#CL2#
Norris clinches up against the cage.
Norris misses with an elbow over the top.
Andreev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Norris fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Norris.
Norris tries to land a leg kick but Andreev saw it coming and moves away.
Mason Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Andreev throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Andreev throws a looping overhand right but Norris ducks down to avoid it.
Norris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Norris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andreev throws a series of punches but Norris avoids them all with ease.
Norris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andreev lands a right hook to the body.
Andreev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Norris.#TD#
Andreev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Norris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Andreev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris is staying active underneath Andreev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alexey Andreev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Andreev working over Norris with some ground and pound. Norris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Norris is looking to escape.
Andreev is trying to control. Norris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andreev is pressing down on Norris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Norris is holding on for now.
Norris flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Norris is defending against the submission attempts here by Andreev.
Andreev is trying to control. Norris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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 Alexey Andreev.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andreev, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexey Andreev!
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Event:
GAMMA#849 Lohmus v Damagon
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andreev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andreev fails to land with a series of punches.
Andreev lands a jab to the head.
Andreev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Andreev missing with a left hand there. Dambullah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Dambullah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Andreev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dambullah manages to avoid it.
Andreev misses the shot to the body.
Andreev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dambullah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andreev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Andreev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dambullah on the side of the head.
Dambullah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andreev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andreev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Andreev there.
Dambullah throws a looping overhand right but Andreev ducks down to avoid it.
Andreev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andreev misses with a lunging right hand
and Dambullah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andreev misses the shot to the body.
Andreev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dambullah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Dambullah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andreev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dambullah moves away.
Dambullah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andreev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dambullah walks into a stiff left hand from Andreev.#TD#
Andreev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dambullah was covering up waiting for the punch and Andreev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dambullah wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Dambullah seems keen to control Andreev's posture.
Andreev with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev is fighting to break Dambullah's control of his arms but Dambullah is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dambullah told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Andreev throws a big right hand that misses.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dambullah pulls Andreev in close to his closed guard and prevents Andreev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dambullah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Andreev cracks Dambullah with a solid left hand.
Andreev throwing strikes but missing.
Andreev is working Dambullah over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Andreev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andreev throws a big elbow that misses.
Dambullah is controlling Andreev's posture.
Andreev throwing strikes but missing.
Andreev throwing strikes but missing.
Dambullah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andreev. #T4#
Dambullah controlling Andreev's posture.
Dambullah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dambullah is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dambullah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Andreev cracks Dambullah with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dambullah is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Andreev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dambullah is aware though and is defending well.
Dambullah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dambullah cracks Andreev with a good jab.
Andreev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dambullahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dambullah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexey Andreev is winning the standup battle so far.
Andreev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dambullah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andreev misses the shot to the body.
Andreev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andreev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dambullah can do to turn this around?
Dambullah misses the jab.
Dambullah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andreev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dambullah.
Despite the aggression on Dambullah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Andreev misses with a left hand
and Andreev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andreev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dambullah.#T1#
Andreev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dambullah throws a lazy uppercut
and Andreev counters with a right hand to the body.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown but Dambullah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Andreev takes a swing at Dambullah's ribcage but misses.
Dambullah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dambullah throws a body punch but Andreev moves out of range.
Andreev with a poor takedown
and Dambullah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dambullah connects with a body shot that sends Andreev's belly button to the back.
Andreev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dambullah's waist but Dambullah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andreev off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andreev.
Dambullah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alexey Andreev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andreev throws a hook but Dambullah avoids it easily.
Dambullah tries a quick counter leg kick but Andreev is wise to it.#T2##TD#
Andreev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dambullah did well to prevent Andreev getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andreev thows a huge punch but Dambullah dodges it nicely.
Andreev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dambullah is concentrating on defense, preventing Andreev from advancing position.
Dambullah is trying to control but can't.
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dambullah's head.
Andreev thows a huge punch but Dambullah dodges it nicely.
Dambullah is looking to improve his position.
Andreev trying to control the action but Dambullah is working from the bottom.
Dambullah is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andreev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dambullah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andreev.
Dambullah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andreev. #T3#
Dambullah on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dambullah preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dambullah won't allow Andreev to pass to mount.
Dambullah is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andreev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andreev is trying to control. Dambullah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dambullah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andreev.
Andreev prevents Dambullah from improving his position.
Andreev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Andreev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andreev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dambullah wants to control but Andreev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dambullah gets back to full guard.
Dambullah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andreev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Dambullah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andreev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Andreev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Andreev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dambullah blocks a jab.
Dambullah is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Andreev.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dambullah but Dambullah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dambullah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andreev misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev throws a poor cross that misses
and Dambullah counters with a good, hard body kick but Andreev shrugs it off.
A punch lands to the side of Dambullah 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dambullah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andreev scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Andreev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dambullah at a distance.
Dambullah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andreev manages to avoid it.
Dambullah throws a low kick but Andreev avoids it.
Andreev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andreev throws a lazy right hand but Dambullah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dambullah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Andreev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Andreev lands an elbow.
Dambullah keeping his opponent close.
Andreev wants to control but Dambullah is keeping him busy.
Andreev landing strikes.
Papa Moosh Dambullah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Andreev working the ground and pound but Dambullah is defending the strikes.
Dambullah manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dambullah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andreev.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dambullah controlling the position well.
Dambullah is looking to control Andreev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dambullah avoid being mounted?
Andreev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andreev stalling away here and it's allowed Dambullah to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Andreev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dambullah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andreev throws a big right hand that misses.
Andreev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andreev stands up over Dambullah, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Andreev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dambullah throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Andreev trying to control but Dambullah is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dambullah is looking for a triangle but Andreev pushes his legs off easily.
Andreev trying to control but Dambullah is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexey Andreev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dambullah cracks Andreev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dambullah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andreev has time to react.
Dambullah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andreev.
Dambullah on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andreev throws a right hand that Dambullah ducks under and follows up with a left that Dambullah also avoids with ease.
Dambullah appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dambullah loads up on a big right hand but Andreev slips the punch.
Andreev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dambullah lands with a good body shot.
Andreev missing with a left hand there. Dambullah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dambullah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dambullah is looking to land body kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Andreev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andreev 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
GAMMA#843 Horse v Kodjia
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Savic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Andreev slips a jab from Savic.
Savic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andreev.
Andreev swings widly with a right hand
and Savic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savic lands a glancing blow to the side of Andreev's head.
The fighters circling - Andreev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Savic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andreev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Savic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andreev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Savic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Savic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andreev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andreev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andreev goes for a double leg but Savic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Savic continues to drive forward.
Andreev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andreev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andreev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andreev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savic is fending him off so far but Andreev persists. Nope, Savic circles away and we're back to standing.
Andreev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Savic digs a good hook to Andreev's body.
Savic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Savic.#T1#
Andreev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Savic under the eye.
Andreev throws a jab when Savic was well out of range.
Savic misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Savic.
Savic lands with a cross.
Savic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andreev manages to avoid it.
Andreev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andreev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savic. Savic obviously looking to wear him down.
Savic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andreev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andreev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savic is fending him off so far but Andreev persists. Nope, Savic circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savic lands a nice shot to the body.
Savic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andreev under the eye.
Savic misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Andreev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andreev connects with the punch.#T2#
Savic cracks Andreev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheers as Savic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andreev doesn't seem phased though.
Andreev loads up on a big right hand but Savic slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Savic.
Andreev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Savic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Andreev moves into the clinch.
A short right from Savic on the inside. #BC2#
Savic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savic throws an overhand right that lands on Andreev's shoulder, as Andreev tries to avoid the shot.
Andreev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Savic throws a body punch but Andreev moves out of range.
Andreev throws out a loose jab but Savic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andreev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andreev misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Savic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Savic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andreev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andreev checks a leg kick.
Andreev feinted with a counter takedown.
Andreev swings for the body but Savic moves out of range.
#CL2#
Savic drives through and clinches with Andreev against the cage.
Andreev wants a takedown.
Andreev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andreev stalling against the cage.
Savic throws a punch but it's blocked by Andreev.
Savic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andreev takes a shot to the head.
Savic prevents a body shot from Andreev.
Savic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Savic breaks from the clinch.
Andreev misses with an uppercut
enabling Savic to counter with a crisp jab.
Savic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andreev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Savic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Andreev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Savic pinned against the cage. Savic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Savic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Savic cracks Andreev with an open hand slap.
Savic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Andreev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Savic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Savic closes the distance and pushes Andreev back into the cage.
Savic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savic taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andreev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andreev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Savic.
Andreev can't get the takedown.
Savic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragomir Savic 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#
Savic misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Andreev misses its intended target.
Savic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andreev tries to move into range but Savic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Andreev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Savic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Andreev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Savic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Andreev misses with a hook.
Savic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Andreev shoots in for a double leg but Savic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Savic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savic lands a nice shot that snaps Andreev's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savic looks to land a body kick but Andreev moved away.
Savic misses with a low kick as Andreev jumps back.
Nice sprawl there from Savic as Andreev shoots in.
Savic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andreev.#T1#
Andreev fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andreev.
Savic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andreev was well out of range. Poor timing from Savic.
Savic misses with a straight right.
Savic misses with the body kick
and Andreev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savic drops his hands momentarily and Andreev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dragomir Savic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savic lands a nice shot to the body.
Andreev punishes Savic's body with a nice straight punch.
Andreev lands an overhand right.
Andreev misses with a few strikes there.
Andreev scores with a nice right hand.
Savic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savic looks to throw the jab but Andreev is out of range.
Andreev throws an off balance right hand
and Savic counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
Savic throws a big shot that misses.
Andreev misses with a double jab.
Savic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andreev moves out of range of the leg kick from Savic.
Andreev swinging wildly here.
Savic misses the shot to the body.
Andreev clobbers Savic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Savic throws a shot from downtown. Andreev moves away and avoids it.
Andreev misses with a hook. Savic ducked under it nicely.
Savic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice straight punches there by Savic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Savic.
No luck for Andreev with that takedown attempt.
Dragomir Savic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andreev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Savic circles away.#T3#
Savic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andreev scores with a nice strike.
Andreev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A low kick lands for Savic.
Andreev tests Savic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Savic scores with a decent looking hook.
Andreev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savic throws a body shot but no joy.
Andreev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savic's hands.
Savic looks to score with a jab to the body but Andreev is just out of range.
Andreev appears to be looking for a big counter.
Savic lands a nice hook to Andreev's body. Andreev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andreev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savic lands an overhand right.
Savic ducks under a wild hook from Andreev.
Savic feints a counter leg kick.
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!
Andreev misses with an uppercut. Savic saw that one coming.
Savic thinks about the counter body kick.#TD#
Andreev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Andreev lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Savic scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T4##TD#
Andreev drives through with a takedown into Savic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Andreev trying to control but Savic is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andreev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andreev distracts Savic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andreev stopping the sweep attempt from Savic.
Savic has control of Andreev's left arm, preventing Andreev from doing any damage.
Andreev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragomir Savic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Andreev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Andreev gets a clinch.
Andreev just leaning against Savic, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Andreev.
A short right from Savic on the inside.
Savic working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Savic - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters up against the cage, Andreev throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Savic on the inside.
Savic can't find room to land a body shot as Andreev controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andreev.
Andreev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Savic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Savic.
#BC2#
Savic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreev tries to move into range but Savic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Savic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Andreev has a couple of punches blocked by Savic.
Andreev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Savic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Savic tries to throw a body punch but Andreev avoids it by throwing Savic back against the cage.
Savic throws a punch but it's blocked by Andreev.
Savic misses with some punches.
Savic lands a right hand.
Andreev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Savic pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Savic takes the fight into the clinch.
Savic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Savic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andreev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Andreev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Savic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andreev backwards. #T2#
A hook to the body from Savic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savic tries to throw a body punch but Andreev avoids it by throwing Savic back against the cage.
Savic presses Andreev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Savic blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Savic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Savic stops a takedown attempt from Andreev.
Andreev blocks a body shot from Savic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Andreev fails to land.
Savic misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Savic.
Savic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Savic lands with a left to the head.
Savic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andreev.
Savic is working Andreev over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Savic.
Savic lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Andreev is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Savic.
Oh Andreev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A body shot lands from Savic.
Savic digs a right hand underneath Andreev's ribcage. Andreev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Savic unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Andreev! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Savic is unloading with more strikes now! Andreev drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dragomir Savic!
Dragomir Savic decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
PFC 191 Asham vs Smith
Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andreev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gariniho was well out of range. Poor timing from Andreev.
No luck for Andreev with that takedown attempt.
Andreev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gariniho's waist but Gariniho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andreev off to one side.
Andreev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gariniho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gariniho tries to clinch but Andreev moves out of range.
Andreev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andreev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Gariniho darts in and clinches Andreev up against the cage.
Gariniho has Andreev pushed against the cage.
Andreev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andreev misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Gariniho manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gariniho slips a jab from Andreev.
Andreev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gariniho swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gariniho throws a leg kick but Andreev checks it.
Andreev looks to land a right hand but Gariniho moved out of range.
Andreev walks into a straight right hand from Gariniho.
Gariniho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Andreev is looking to chop away at Gariniho's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Andreev blocks the leg kick.
Andreev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andreev throws a big shot that misses.
Gariniho blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gariniho. Andreev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andreev throws a body shot but no joy.
Gariniho is looking to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Andreev takes one on the button.
Andreev misses with a double jab.
Gariniho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gariniho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gariniho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andreev manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Gariniho.
Andreev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gariniho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andreev misses with a looping right.
Andreev avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Andreev misses with an uppercut.
Andreev connects with a looping right hand.
Gariniho checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andreev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gariniho eats them both and turns towards Andreev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Andreev misses with a body shot
and Gariniho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gariniho tries to clinch but Andreev moves out of range.
Gariniho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gariniho appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Neyman Gariniho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andreev misses with a hook.#CL2#
Gariniho moves into the clinch.
Andreev is trying to stall.
Gariniho dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Andreev misses with an elbow over the top.
Our sources have told us that Andreev has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Andreev throws a punch but it's blocked by Gariniho. #BC#
Andreev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gariniho lands a head kick. Andreev smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Andreev misses with a straight right. #T3#
Andreev cracks Gariniho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andreev misses with a series of wild punches.
Gariniho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andreev rather than just go for the knockout.
No luck for Andreev with that takedown attempt.
Andreev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Gariniho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andreev being controlled against the cage.
Gariniho tries a body shot but Andreev blocks it.
#TD#
Andreev wants the takedown. Gariniho is fighting it off but Andreev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gariniho's guard against the cage.
Andreev is working Gariniho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gariniho keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev is looking to work some ground and pound but Gariniho has wrist control.#T4#
Gariniho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andreev is controlling him.
Andreev works over Gariniho with some ground and pound from guard.
Gariniho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gariniho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gariniho controlling the position.
Andreev won't allow Gariniho to get back to his feet.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andreev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gariniho keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev working some strikes from top position.
Andreev won't allow Gariniho to sweep him here.
Andreev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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 Alexey Andreev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Andreev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gariniho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andreev.
Gariniho slips a straight right by Andreev.
Andreev throws an overhand right that lands on Gariniho's shoulder, as Gariniho tries to avoid the shot.
Andreev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andreev misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Gariniho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andreev doesn't seem phased though.
Andreev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andreev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gariniho pinned against the cage. Gariniho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Neyman Gariniho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andreev takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gariniho tries to clinch up.
Andreev looks to throw the jab but Gariniho is out of range.
Andreev throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andreev. That's going to slow Gariniho down. #T1#
Andreev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gariniho avoids it really well and circles away.
Gariniho thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Andreev misses.
Andreev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andreev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gariniho.
Gariniho moves away from the strike by Andreev. #TD#
Andreev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gariniho managing to control the position. #T2#
Andreev looking to pass the guard.
Gariniho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andreev is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev postures up and lands a big shot to Gariniho's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gariniho working a defensive guard here.
Gariniho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andreev.
Gariniho keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev is in close to Gariniho's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Gariniho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev landing some decent shots from guard.
Gariniho is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gariniho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andreev.
Andreev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andreev trying to control but Gariniho is working from the bottom.
Andreev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gariniho's head.
Andreev trying to control but Gariniho is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andreev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Andreev connects with a couple of short punches.
Andreev distracts Gariniho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Gariniho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexey Andreev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andreev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gariniho is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Andreev postures up in Gariniho's guard and throws a big left but Gariniho blocks it.
Gariniho is looking to stand up but Andreev isn't so interested in that idea.
Andreev trying to control but Gariniho is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gariniho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Gariniho slips under a jab from Andreev.
Gariniho appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gariniho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andreev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Andreev.
Andreev misses with a two punch combination.
And Gariniho responds with a good body kick, but Andreev manages to step out the way in time.
Andreev throws a right hand that Gariniho ducks under and follows up with a left that Gariniho also avoids with ease.
Andreev walks into a left hand.
Andreev misses the jab.
Andreev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gariniho sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Andreev tries to keep at a distance but Gariniho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andreev is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gariniho's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gariniho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andreev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gariniho working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Andreev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gariniho clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Gariniho is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andreev looks to land a left hand but Gariniho moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Andreev throws an overhand right that lands on Gariniho's shoulder, as Gariniho tries to avoid the shot.
Andreev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gariniho tries to avoid it but Andreev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gariniho to the ground. Gariniho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gariniho slips under a jab from Andreev.
Gariniho lands a nice hook to Andreev's body. Andreev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Gariniho pushes Andreev up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Gariniho breaks the clinch.
Gariniho has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gariniho moves out of range of the leg kick from Andreev.
Gariniho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Gariniho. #CL2#
Gariniho moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Gariniho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Gariniho closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Gariniho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Gariniho finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gariniho blocks a jab.
Gariniho unleashes a big counter combination but Andreev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Andreev misses with a body shot.
Gariniho drops his hands momentarily and Andreev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Gariniho as Andreev shoots in.#T2#
Andreev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gariniho circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gariniho lands with a straight right. Andreev didn't see that one coming.
Gariniho throws a looping overhand right but Andreev ducks down to avoid it.
Gariniho wants to clinch up but Andreev keeps it at a distance.
Andreev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gariniho tries to clinch but Andreev is having none of it.
Andreev misses with a body shot.
Gariniho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Andreev misses the target.
Gariniho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andreev. That did some damage!
Gariniho slips a jab and a cross from Andreev.
Andreev throws a right hand that Gariniho ducks under and follows up with a left that Gariniho also avoids with ease.
Andreev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andreev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch combination from Andreev misses.
Andreev walks into a jab.
Andreev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gariniho let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Andreev swats away the attempt to clinch by Gariniho.
Andreev lands a jab to the head.
Gariniho cracks Andreev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andreev misses with a two punch combination.
Gariniho counters with a body kick.
Gariniho tries to clinch but Andreev moves out of range.
Andreev attempts a counter takedown but Gariniho avoids it well and moves away.
Andreev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gariniho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gariniho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andreev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gariniho tries a low kick but Andreev avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Andreev misses the target.
Gariniho ducks under a wild hook from Andreev.
Gariniho wants to clinch up but Andreev keeps it at a distance.
Gariniho lands a jab.
Gariniho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andreev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gariniho is looking to clinch but Andreev is avoiding it.
Andreev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gariniho's head backwards.
Alexey Andreev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Andreev swats away the attempt to clinch by Gariniho.
Andreev throws a jab but it's blocked by Gariniho.
Andreev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gariniho feints a counter leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Gariniho as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andreev punishes Gariniho's body with a nice straight punch.
Gariniho misses with a looping left.
Gariniho blocks a jab.
Andreev moves away from the strike by Gariniho.
Andreev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Neyman Gariniho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gariniho slips under a jab from Andreev.
Gariniho lands with a nice body punch.
Gariniho wants to clinch up but Andreev keeps it at a distance.
Gariniho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andreev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andreev blocks a head kick by Gariniho.
Gariniho lands a right hook to the body.
Gariniho bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Andreev throws a hook but Gariniho avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neyman Gariniho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Andreev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Andreev!
After winning the bout, Alexey Andreev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
PFC 183 Nielsen vs Dong
Date: Jun 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Andreev closes the distance and clinches.
Yonic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yonic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Andreev after a bit of a struggle.
Yonic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yonic prevents a body shot from Andreev.
Yonic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andreev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yonic.
Andreev prevents a body shot from Yonic.
A shot in the inside from Andreev.
Andreev has a couple of punches blocked by Yonic.
Andreev keeps control of Yonic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andreev gets underhooks to prevent Yonic's takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andreev.
Andreev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andreev misses with a punch on the inside.
Andreev lands a nice uppercut.
Yonic working aggressively here.
A short left from Andreev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreev wants to stall.
Andreev misses with a hook from the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Andreev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yonic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yonic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andreevs head.
A short uppercut from Andreev. #T1#
A short right from Andreev on the inside.
Yonic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yonic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yonic throws a punch but it's blocked by Andreev. #TD#
Yonic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Andreev connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Andreev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andreev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andreev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yonic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yonic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yonic wants to sweep but no luck.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Yonic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev won't allow Yonic to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andreev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Yonic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Andreev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yonic defends well.
Yonic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andreev trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andreev has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Yonic 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 Andreev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Andreev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Yonic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andreev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andreev manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Andreev trying to control but Yonic postures up.
Yonic is trying to control the action in half guard but Andreev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yonic working Andreev over with strikes.
Yonic lands with a punch from half guard.
Yonic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yonic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Andreev is trying is best to control the position here.
Yonic lands with a punch from half guard.
Yonic prevents Andreev from improving his position.
Andreev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andreev.#T4#
Yonic landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Andreev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Andreev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yonic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yonic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Andreev has momentary wrist control but Yonic slips an elbow through the middle.
Andreev doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Andreev trying to control the position.
Yonic distracts Andreev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andreev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Boss Yonic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yonic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Yonic looks to throw the jab but Andreev is out of range.
Andreev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yonic misses with a wild body shot.
Andreev looks to land a left hand but Yonic moved out of range nicely.
Andreev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andreev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yonic misses with a shot to the body
enabling Andreev to counter with a crisp jab.
Yonic with a nice cross.
Yonic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yonic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Andreev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Andreev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yonic.
Yonic loads up on a big right hand but Andreev slips the punch.
Andreev scores with a body shot.
Yonic throws a hook to the side of Andreev's head but Andreev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yonic checks a leg kick nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Andreev - just one landing.
Yonic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Andreev looks to throw the jab but Yonic is out of range.
Andreev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yonic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yonic misses with a hook.
Yonic swings for the body but Andreev moves out of range.
#CL#
Yonic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andreev.
Alexey Andreev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Andreev - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Yonic.
Andreev takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yonic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Andreev prevents a body shot from Yonic.
Yonic wants to take the fight to the mat but Andreev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andreev throws an elbow that misses.
Andreev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yonic tries to throw a body punch but Andreev avoids it by throwing Yonic back against the cage.
Andreev lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andreev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yonic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Andreev fails to land.
Andreev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yonic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andreev backwards.
Andreev lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Boss Yonic has been cut.
Yonic lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yonic.
Yonic can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boss Yonic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yonic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yonic can't find room to land a body shot as Andreev controls the action.
Andreev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Andreev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yonic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yonic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andreev backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Andreev.
Andreev pushes Yonic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andreev scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Yonic blocking some punches.
Andreev tries a body shot but Yonic blocks it.
Yonic lands a shoulder strike.
Yonic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Andreev on the inside.
Yonic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andreev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yonic lands with a right to the head.
Yonic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andreev to keep the fight standing.
Yonic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andreev backwards.
Yonic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yonic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andreev is trying to maintain a safe position but Yonic gets an underhook and turns Andreev into the cage.
Andreev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yonic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yonic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andreev lands with a left to the head.
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!
Yonic blocks an uppercut.
Yonic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andreev's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yonic. #T4#
Andreev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yonic's defenses.
Yonic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andreev trying to stall but Yonic improves his position.
Andreev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yonic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yonic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andreev backwards.
Yonic tries to pull guard but Andreev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Andreev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yonic's defenses.
A short right from Yonic.
Andreev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yonic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yonic blocking some punches.
Andreev throws an elbow but it misses.
Yonic misses with the head strike.
Yonic lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yonic blocking some punches.
Andreev blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yonic.
Andreev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andreev lands an elbow that stopped Yonic in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boss Yonic's cut.
That's time! Yonic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Andreev works the jab nicely.
Yonic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yonic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Yonic.
A jab from Andreev finds it's way through Yonic's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yonic. Andreev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yonic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yonic throws a body punch but Andreev moves out of range.
Yonic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andreev was well out of range. Poor timing from Yonic.
Yonic looks to score with a jab to the body but Andreev is just out of range.
Yonic cracks Andreev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yonic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andreev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andreev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yonic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andreev scores with a punch to the head.
Andreev lands with a nice combination. Yonic backs away looking to recover.
Yonic is looking to wear down Andreev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Yonic misses with a straight left.
Yonic misses with a left hand
and Andreev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andreev looks to land a left hand but Yonic moved out of range nicely.
Andreev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yonic lands with a good body shot.
Yonic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andreev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yonic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andreev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yonic lands with a hook. Andreev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andreev avoids the body shot from Yonic.
It seemed like Andreev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andreev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andreev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Andreev is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Yonic misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andreev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andreev misses with a low kick.
Yonic misses the shot to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yonic scores with a sloppy right hand. Andreev should have avoided that one.
Yonic lands a nice hook to Andreev's body. Andreev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yonic checks a leg kick.
Andreev throws a shot from downtown. Yonic moves away and avoids it.
Yonic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A lazy left from Andreev finds it's target.
Yonic takes a swing at Andreev's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Andreev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andreev misses with a series of wild punches.
Yonic throws a shot from downtown. Andreev moves away and avoids it.
Andreev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andreev lands with a hook. Yonic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alexey Andreev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andreev moves out of range of the strikes.
Andreev throws a leg kick
enabling Yonic to counter with a crisp jab.
Yonic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yonic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Andreev works the jab nicely.
A big right from Andreev misses. #T3#
Yonic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andreev. Andreev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yonic ducks under a wild hook from Andreev.
Yonic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yonic scores with a punch to the head.
Yonic cracks Andreev with a good jab.
Donk. Andreev catches Yonic right on the button with a cross.
Yonic misses the jab.#TD#
Yonic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andreev's guard.
Andreev controls Yonic momentarily but Yonic frees himself. #SUB2#
Andreev working for a triangle but Yonic defends it easily.
Yonic is working Andreev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4##SUB2#
Andreev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yonic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andreev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yonic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yonic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yonic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yonic landing some decent shots from guard.
Yonic lands a couple of digs.
Yonic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yonic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Andreev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boss Yonic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexey Andreev.
I think Andreev 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexey Andreev!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexey Andreev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Boss Yonic had this to say: 'Oh rats.'. |
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Event:
PFC 178 Ispa vs Semenko
Date: May 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Andreev misses with a looping left.
Andreev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Abel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andreev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andreev was well out of range. Poor timing from Abel.
Andreev misses with a series of wild punches.
Andreev throws a poor cross that misses
and Abel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Andreev throws a nice looking combination but Abel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andreev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abel circles away quickly and effectively.
Andreev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andreev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abel misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andreev! But no joy.
Abel misses with a low kick.
Abel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andreev doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andreev misses with a lunging right hand
and Abel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Andreev's knee momentarily.#T1#
Andreev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Abel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Abel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Abel throws a series of punches but Andreev moves out of range.
Abel lands a head shot.
Andreev misses with a looping right.
Andreev cracks Abel with a good jab.
Andreev fails with the takedown
and Abel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andreev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Andreev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abel counters with a nice body kick.
Andreev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andreev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Andreev.
Abel throws a sloppy head kick and Andreev moves out of range easily. #T2#
Andreev blocks a head kick by Abel.
Alexey Andreev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Abel as Andreev shoots in.
Andreev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Abel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andreev.
Andreev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Abel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Abel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andreev moves out of range as Abel strikes.
A little jabbing left from Andreev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Andreev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Abel on his heels. He'll look to pass Abel's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Abel manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Abel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andreev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Andreev with a jab.
A jab lands there for Andreev.
Abel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Andreev will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Abel stuns Andreev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andreev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abel manages to avoid it.
Abel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch combination from Andreev misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Abel misses the target.
Andreev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Abel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Andreev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andreev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Andreev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Abel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andreev.
Aristides Abel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Andreev.
Abel throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abel throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Andreev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abel.
Abel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andreev was well out of range. Poor timing from Abel.
Abel throws a big shot that misses.
Abel leaves Andreev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Andreev feints and as Abel raises his hands in defense, Andreev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Andreev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Abel wants to sweep here but Andreev controlling him for the moment.
Andreev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Abel keeps moving. #ES#
Abel uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Abel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andreev's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aristides Abel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Abel misses the jab.
Abel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Andreev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Abel has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Andreev is on him like a limpet, forcing Abel back against the cage.
Andreev struggles to land a body shot inside as Abel controls his hands.
#TD2#
Andreev turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreev cracks Abel with a big elbow.
Abel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Andreev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Abel bucks up and tries to throw Andreev off but instead Andreev has got his back!
Abel trying to get back to his feet but Andreev is in full control for now.
Andreev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Andreev cracks Abel with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Abel from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Andreev struggling to land strikes to the head as Abel covers up.
Abel wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Abel showing good submission defense here.
Abel trying to get back to his feet but Andreev is in full control for now.
Abel trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Andreev gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Andreev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Andreev is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev scores with punches to the body. #T2#
Andreev landing with strikes.
Abel is trying to stand back up.
Andreev is punishing Abel with strikes - can he finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Andreev.
Andreev lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Abel hold on?!
The referee is taking a good look at Abel as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Andreev!
Abel is trying to get back to his feet but Andreev has full control of the position and if anything, Abel has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Alexey Andreev has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Abel defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Andreev's arms.
Abel is trying to stand back up.
Abel is covering up but some of the strikes from Andreev are getting through and doing damage.
#T3#
Andreev trying to control momentarily.
Abel covering up well under a barage of strikes. #ES#
Abel manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Andreev throws a hook to the side of Abel's head but Abel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andreev cracks Abel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Abel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aristides Abel is winning the standup battle so far.
Abel misses with a lunging right hand
and Abel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andreev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Abel misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andreev! But no joy.
Abel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Andreev.
A slow jab from Abel misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andreev! But no joy.
Abel misses with a hook.
Andreev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aristides Abel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andreev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andreev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abel sprawls well. Abel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andreev gets slowly back to his feet.
Abel misses with an uppercut. Andreev saw that one coming.
Andreev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andreev throws a hook but Abel avoids it easily.
Abel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Andreev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andreev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Andreev cracks Abel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Abel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Andreev misses the target.
A combination from Andreev does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Andreev lands a lovely overhand right.
Andreev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abel under the eye.
Andreev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abel.
Abel scoring well with a low kick there.
Andreev has his takedown stuffed
and Abel counters with a nice uppercut.
Abel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andreev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Abel scrambles back to his feet.
Andreev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andreev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Abel is looking for a counter combo.
Andreev throws a lazy right hand but Abel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Abel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T1#
Abel avoids the body shot from Andreev.
It looked like Abel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Abel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andreev shoots in and drives through. Abel sprawls well.
Aristides Abel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Andreev.
Abel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Andreev misses with a body punch
and Abel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andreev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abel.
Andreev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abel.
Andreev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abel.
Andreev misses with a hook to the body
and Abel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Abel looks to land a body kick but Andreev moved away.
Abel misses with a hook. Andreev ducked under it nicely.
Andreev jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Abel tries to score with a low kick but Andreev moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andreev. Abel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abel looks to throw the jab but Andreev is out of range.
Abel connects with a leg kick. Andreev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Andreev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abel circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Abel misses the target.
Abel lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andreev.
Abel misses with a body kick.
Abel thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Andreev shoots in and bounces Abel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Abel wants to stand but Andreev is controlling the position. #T3#
Andreev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abel pulls Andreev in close to his closed guard and prevents Andreev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Abel keeps moving.
Andreev landing some decent shots from guard.
Abel wants to get back to his feet but Andreev is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Abel is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Andreev presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Andreev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Andreev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4##BC#
Abel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andreev missing with a left hand there. Abel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andreev looks to land a left hand but Abel moved out of range nicely.
Abel misses with a head kick.
Andreev thuds a left hand into Abel's body.
Andreev shoots in but no luck this time.
Abel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Abel looks to throw the jab but Andreev is out of range.
Andreev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abel misses the jab.
Andreev lands a body shot.
Andreev thuds a left hand into Abel's body.
Andreev throws a lazy right hand but Abel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Abel.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aristides Abel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aristides Abel!
Aristides Abel decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
PFC 170 Slice vs Thompson
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Andreev misses with a hook. Vieira ducked under it nicely.
Vieira walks into a jab.
Andreev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vieira.
Andreev blocks a head kick by Vieira.
A jab from Vieira misses. #TD#
Vieira tries to sprawl but Andreev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Andreev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vieira works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Vieira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Vieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andreev defends it easily.
Vieira seems keen to control Andreev's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Andreev'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.
Andreev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andreev is working Vieira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Andreev cracks Vieira with a solid left hand.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andreev trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vieira has his foot on Andreev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andreev works his way back into a safe position though.
Vieira trying to control the position.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Andreev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andreev postures up in Vieira's guard and throws a big left but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Andreev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vieira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Andreev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vieira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andreev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vieira trying to control but Andreev is working from the bottom.
Vieira preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Vieira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Andreev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Andreev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Andreev! #REVR##T3#
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Andreev lands some shots froms side control.
Vieira takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Vieira taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Andreev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vieira down.
Andreev lands an elbow.
Vieira felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vieira is looking to regain half guard here but Andreev keeps moving and retains side control.
Vieira takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Andreev controlling from side mount.
Vieira is looking for a sweep.
Vieira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Andreev's best efforts.
Vieira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Andreev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Vieira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Andreev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vieira controls Andreev momentarily but Andreev frees himself.
Vieira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Andreev swings widly with a right hand
and Vieira counters with a stiff right hand.
Vieira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Vieira misses the target.
Andreev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vieira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andreev throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
Andreev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vieira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andreev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vieira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andreev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Andreev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vieira checks a leg kick.
Andreev throws a looping overhand right but Vieira ducks down to avoid it.
Vieira lands with a hook. Andreev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Andreev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Andreev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vieira circles away quickly and effectively.
Donk. Vieira catches Andreev right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Andreev.
Vieira tests Andreev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vieira has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Vieira misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Andreev moves into the clinch.
Andreev is trying to stall.
Andreev scores with a shoulder strike.
Andreev stalling.
Vieira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Andreev tries to work over Vieira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Vieira breaks from the clinch.
Andreev throws a lazy right hand but Vieira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eduardo Vieira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andreev lands a lovely overhand right.
Eduardo Vieira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vieira throws a body shot but no joy.
Vieira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vieira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vieira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andreev tries to clinch up but Vieira circles away and keeps his distance.
Vieira misses with a straight right.
Andreev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vieira lands with a shot to the body.
Vieira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andreev manages to avoid it.
Andreev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vieira circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Vieira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andreev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andreev tries to clinch but Vieira is having none of it.
Nice jab there from Vieira.
Andreev throws a poor cross that misses
and Vieira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andreev throws a right and a left that Vieira avoids nicely.
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Andreev is just out of range.
Vieira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andreev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Andreev connects with a nice looking jab.
Andreev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vieira to score with a decent uppercut.
Andreev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vieira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vieira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Vieira.
Andreev misses with a straight left.
Andreev throws a jab but it's blocked by Vieira.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vieira cracks Andreev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vieira takes a swing at Andreev's ribcage but misses.
Andreev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vieira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vieira there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Andreev scores with a jab to the head.
Andreev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vieira.
Andreev tries to bum rush Vieira with a series of wild strikes but Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vieira misses with a body punch
and Andreev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andreev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andreev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vieira.
Vieira scores with a nice head shot.
Vieira staying out of range there.
Andreev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vieira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vieira throws a shot from downtown. Andreev moves away and avoids it.
Andreev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Andreev.
Andreev swings widly with a right hand
enabling Vieira to counter with a crisp jab.
Vieira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Andreev.#T4#
Andreev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vieira.
Vieira throws a looping overhand right but Andreev ducks down to avoid it.
Vieira scores with a jab to the head.
Vieira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vieira slips under a jab.
Andreev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vieira's hands.
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Andreev is just out of range.
Andreev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Andreev lands with a right hand.
Vieira looks to land a combination but Andreev avoids it well.
Andreev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL#
Andreev clinches up with Vieira and pushes him back against the cage.
Vieira wants to break free but Andreev has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vieira throws a head punch that misses.
Andreev unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vieira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Vieira.
Vieira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andreev's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexey Andreev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
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#
Vieira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andreev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vieira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andreev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vieira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andreev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vieira in his tracks.
Andreev 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.
Andreev misses with a hook. Vieira ducked under it nicely.
Vieira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vieira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vieira digs a good body shot into Andreev's ribs.
Vieira misses with an uppercut. Andreev saw that one coming.
Andreev avoids the body shot from Vieira.
#CL#
Andreev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira digs a right hand into Andreev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andreev's gas tank.
Vieira blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andreev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vieira. #T1##BC2#
Vieira breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Andreev misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Andreev.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vieira! But no joy.
Vieira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andreev throws a low kick but Vieira avoids it.
Vieira misses with a looping left.
Vieira throws a lazy right hand but Andreev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andreev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vieira throws a hook but Andreev avoids it easily.
Andreev throws a poor cross that misses
letting Vieira counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Vieira.
Vieira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andreev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vieira ducks right into an uppercut from Andreev.
Vieira throws a body punch but Andreev moves out of range.
Vieira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vieira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eduardo Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Andreev throws a shot from downtown. Vieira moves away and avoids it.
Vieira misses with a body punch
letting Andreev counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Andreev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Andreev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andreev distracts Vieira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andreev won't allow Vieira to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Vieira working for a triangle but Andreev defends it easily.
Vieira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andreev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Vieira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andreev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev scoring with some ground and pound.
Vieira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andreev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Vieira postures up.
#SUB#
Vieira is sitting in close to Andreev's body. Andreev has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Vieira is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Vieira is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Andreev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
PFC 163 Grabber vs Floyd
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Andreev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Andreev showed some decent athleticism there.
Gonza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gonza.
Andreev postures up in Gonza's guard and throws a big left but Gonza blocks it.
Andreev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andreev looking to pass the guard.
Gonza pulls Andreev in to control the position.
Gonza has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Andreev prevents Gonza from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev postures up in Gonza's guard and throws a big left but Gonza blocks it.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andreev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andreev stops Gonza from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gonza holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gonza is trying to control the position but Andreev postures up.
Andreev stops Gonza from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Andreev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gonza is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Andreev misses with a left hand
and Gonza counters with a series of strikes. Andreev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gonza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andreev.
Captain Gonza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Andreev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Andreev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Gonza throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andreev tries to bum rush Gonza with a series of wild strikes but Gonza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonza avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Gonza connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Andreev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Andreev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andreev lands a jab to the head.
Andreev walks into a jab.#CL2#
Andreev drives through and clinches with Gonza against the cage.
Gonza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andreev prevents a body shot from Gonza. #BC#
Gonza breaks from the clinch.
Andreev throws an off balance right hand
and Gonza counters with a three punch combo that has Andreev backing up. Andreev nods at Gonza to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Andreev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonza circles away.
A quick step to the side and Gonza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andreev! But no joy.
Alexey Andreev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonza cracks a nice hook into Andreev's ribs.
Gonza dodges the punch combination from Andreev.
Andreev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGonza.
Gonza lands a nice hook to Andreev's body. Andreev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Andreev looking to score a takedown here. Gonza is defending well but Andreev drives through and ends up in Gonza's guard.
Andreev pushing down on Gonza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gonza wants to improve his position but Andreev is controlling well.
#T4#
Gonza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andreev.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andreev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andreev thows a huge punch but Gonza dodges it nicely.
Andreev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andreev throwing shots but Gonza is blocking nicely.
Andreev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gonza defending well though.
Andreev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gonza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonza keeps working.
Gonza wants to control but Andreev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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 Captain Gonza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Andreev misses with a wild combination.
Andreev throws a right and a left that both miss.#KD#
Gonza lands a left and a right that send Andreev crashing to the mat, dazed. Gonza thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Andreev is rocked!
Gonza ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Andreev's jaw. Andreev's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Gonza does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Captain Gonza!
A relieved looking Captain Gonza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CEC 694
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Andreev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reich.
Alexey Andreev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andreev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reich throws a jab but it's blocked by Andreev.
Andreev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andreev lands with an overhand left.
Andreev connects with a single shot there.
Reich cracks Andreev with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reich throws out a counter right but Andreev avoids it with no problem.
Reich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andreev avoids the body shot from Reich.
#T1#
Reich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reich stuffs the takedown.
Reich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andreev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Andreev shoots and misses
letting Reich counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Reich.
Reich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andreev.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reich! But no joy.
Andreev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reich avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Andreev blocks a low kick nicely.
Reich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andreev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andreev misses with a right hand
and Reich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reich slips a jab from Andreev.
Reich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Andreev with a body shot.
Reich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reich looks to land a right hand but Andreev moved out of range.
Andreev has a takedown stuffed.
Reich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Andreev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Andreev scores with a nice right hand.
Andreev misses with a looping right.
Jarred Reich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reich missing with a left hand there. Andreev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andreev misses with a left hand
enabling Reich to counter with a crisp jab.
Andreev misses with a lunging right hand
and Reich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andreev.
Andreev checks a leg kick nicely.
Reich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andreev misses with an uppercut.
Reich flicks out a counter leg kick but Andreev steps away.#T4#
Andreev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reich defends it nicely.
Reich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andreev throws out the jab.
Andreev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reich circles away.
Andreev lands with a cross.
Reich ducks under a wild hook from Andreev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andreev at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jarred Reich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev'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#
Andreev throws out a loose jab but Reich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reich ducks right into an uppercut from Andreev.
A jab from Andreev misses.
Reich lands a nice looking body shot.
Andreev throws the left hand but Reich avoids the punch easily.
Reich lands a jab.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reich sprawls well. Reich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andreev gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Andreev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1#
Andreev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reich seems keen to control Andreev's posture.
Reich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andreev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andreev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andreev trying to control but Reich is working from the bottom.
Andreev throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andreev is looking to work some ground and pound but Reich has wrist control.
Andreev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Reich keeps moving.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Reich is retaining full guard.
Reich has his hands on Andreev's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reich looks to throw the jab but Andreev is out of range.
Andreev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andreev misses with a right hand
and Reich counters with a left to the body.
Andreev misses with a lunging right hand
and Reich counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Andreev swings widly with a right hand
and Reich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andreev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reich.
Andreev tests Reich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jarred Reich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andreev.
Andreev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reich misses with a straight right.
Andreev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Andreev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reich jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Andreev walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Andreev limp body while Reich jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jarred Reich!
After winning the bout, Jarred Reich thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
CEC 691
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Humbert throws a jab when Andreev was well out of range.
Humbert misses with a double jab.
Andreev ducks under a wild hook from Humbert.
Andreev dives in for a single leg takedown but Humbert sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Humbert throws an off balance right hand
letting Andreev counter with a right hand.
Humbert takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andreev with a hook.
Humbert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andreev lands with an overhand left.
Humbert scores with a sloppy right hand. Andreev should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Humbert lands a jab to the head.
Humbert Humbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Humbert throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Andreev counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Humbert to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Andreev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Humbert is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Humbert has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Andreev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Humbert some visible discomfort.
Andreev moves into full mount!
Humbert is trying to stand.
Humbert really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Andreev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Andreev.
Andreev breaks from Humbert's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Humbert is in a horrible position here. Andreev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Andreev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T2#
Andreev controlling the pace for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andreev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Andreev raining down shots from the mount!
Andreev breaks from Humbert's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Andreev landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Andreev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#
Humbert is rocked!
Andreev dominating with strikes here.
Humbert is still in real trouble! Can Andreev finish him?
Andreev with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Andreev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Humbert is now in Andreev's guard. A big mistake from Andreev there, giving up the dominant position!
Humbert seems to have recovered his senses.
Humbert passes Andreev's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Humbert prevents Andreev from improving his position.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Humbert not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Humbert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andreev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Andreev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Humbert trying to control but Andreev is working from the bottom.
Humbert wanted to stand there but Andreev had control of the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Andreev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Humbert is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Andreev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Andreev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Humbert has passed into half guard!
Andreev is trying to get back to full guard.
Andreev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Andreev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A lazy left from Humbert finds it's target.
Humbert throws a shot from downtown. Andreev moves away and avoids it.
Humbert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Humbert. Andreev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andreev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Humbert takes one to the chin there.
Andreev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andreev with a nice cross.
Humbert throws a shot from downtown. Andreev moves away and avoids it.
Andreev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Humbert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andreev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Humbert misses with an uppercut. Andreev saw that one coming.
Humbert loads up on a big right hand but Andreev slips the punch.#T1#
Nice jab there from Andreev.
Humbert looks to throw the jab but Andreev is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Andreev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andreev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Andreev throws a good cross that connects.
Humbert throws a hook but Andreev blocks it.
Humbert connects with a body shot that sends Andreev's belly button to the back.
Humbert misses with a body shot.
Humbert takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Humbert scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andreev in his tracks.
Humbert might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Andreev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andreev connects with a crisp jab.
Humbert Humbert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreev scores with a jab to the jaw.#KD2#
Humbert cracks Andreev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Humbert has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Andreev to stand back up!#ROC2#
Andreev is rocked!#T2#
Andreev leaves his chin hanging out and Humbert seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Andreev crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Humbert Humbert!
After the fight, Humbert Humbert was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
CEC Christmas
Date: Dec 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Partio throws a sloppy head kick and Andreev moves out of range easily. #CL#
Partio gets a clinch. #TD2#
Andreev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Partio clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Andreev lands strikes to the head.
You can see the frustration on Partio's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Andreev lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Andreev.
Andreev is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Andreev gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Andreev gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Andreev apologises and we restart here on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Andreev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Partio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Partio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Andreev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Partio manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Andreev keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Partio misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Partio prevents a body shot from Andreev. #T1#
Partio working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Partio.
Partio misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Partio.
Andreev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andreev misses with a punch to the body.
Andreev swings wildly with an uppercut but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio takes a shot to the head.
Andreev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Partio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andreev.
Partio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andreev backwards.
Andreev blocks a body shot from Partio.
Andreev can't find room to land a body shot as Partio controls the action.
Partio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andreev blocks a body shot from Partio.
Partio lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Andreev prevents a body shot from Partio.
Partio misses with a body punch.
Partio struggles to land a body shot inside as Andreev controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andreev is pushing Partio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Andreev lands with a short shot to the head.
Andreev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Partio's elbow.
Andreev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andreev. #TD2#
Andreev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Andreev manages to end up in side control.
Andreev trying to control the action but Partio is working from the bottom.
Partio is trying to get back to half guard.
Andreev working the body and head with strikes.
Andreev in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Andreev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Partio to see if he's OK.
Andreev working the head and body with strikes.
Partio is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Andreev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Andreev working away.
Partio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Andreev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Andreev scores with punches from side control.
Andreev grinds an elbow into Partio's temple.
Andreev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Partio some visible discomfort.
Partio is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Andreev is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Partio looks calm but he's in trouble here. Andreev gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Partio is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Andreev lets go of the hold and Partio can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexey Andreev!
In his post fight interview, Alexey Andreev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
CEC 684
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Diaz connects with a high kick.
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Andreev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Andreev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz misses with a hook to the body
and Andreev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andreev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a kick to the temple. Andreev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz throws a hook but Andreev avoids it easily.
Diaz misses with a leg kick
and Andreev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Andreev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Andreev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diaz motions for Andreev to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andreev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Andreev misses with a looping right.
Diaz tried to score with a low kick but Andreev checks it.
Andreev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Diaz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andreev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz is looking to score with low kicks.
Andreev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andreev lands with a cross.
Andreev tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andreev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andreev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Andreev manages to avoid it.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andreev's hands.
Diaz throws a low kick, looking for Andreev's leg but Andreev calmly moves out of range.
Andreev throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andreev.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andreev is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Andreev's knee but Andreev avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Andreev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz scores with a hook.
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!
Andreev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andreev misses the shot to the body.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Andreev blocks the leg kick.
Andreev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Andreev throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Andreev staying out of range there.
Andreev wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Andreev.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diaz slips a straight right by Andreev.
Andreev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Andreev.#T3#
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andreev's sensitive parts.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andreev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andreev misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Andreev. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Andreev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andreev takes one to the side of the head.
Diaz swings for the body but Andreev moves out of range.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Andreev.
Andreev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andreev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andreev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Andreev scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andreev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andreev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andreev lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Andreev throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Andreev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Andreev avoids the head kick by Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andreev throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andreev manages to avoid it.
Andreev throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andreev manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Andreev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamerun Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Andreev avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz cracks Andreev with an open hand slap.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andreev staying out of range there.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz scores with a jab. Andreev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andreev counters with a straight right hand.
Kamerun Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andreev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Andreev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andreev is able to avoid easily.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Andreev defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Andreev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andreev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andreev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Andreev.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Andreev might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Diaz has got the better of the exchanges.
Andreev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick
and Andreev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andreev can do to turn this around?
Andreev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andreev just manages to avoid it.
Andreev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
Andreev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Andreev throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andreev moves away.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Andreev shakes it off.
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Andreev misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Diaz.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andreev checks a leg kick.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andreev.
Andreev misses with a hook.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andreev.
Andreev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.#T3#
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Andreev tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andreev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andreev.
Andreev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Andreev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andreev tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Andreev lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Andreev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Andreev can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Andreev takes a shot to the head.
Andreev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Andreev controls the action.
#T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andreev lands a left hand.
Andreev keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diaz letting Andreev take a breather here.
Andreev throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Andreev controls the action.
Andreev gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andreev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andreev has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Andreev blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Andreev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andreev! But no joy.
Diaz misses with a hook. Andreev ducked under it nicely.
Andreev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamerun Diaz dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Andreev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andreev's sensitive parts.
Andreev throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andreev digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Andreev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
enabling Andreev to counter with a crisp jab.
Andreev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Andreev counters by clinching up.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Andreev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz is working Andreev over against the cage.#T1#
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Andreev won't allow it.
Andreev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andreev has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andreev.
Andreev walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Andreev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andreev cracks Diaz with a good jab.#T2#
Andreev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andreev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diaz backs up against the cage.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andreev just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Andreev.
Andreev throws a lazy uppercut
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz misses the jab.
Andreev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diaz.
Andreev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andreev.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andreev on the side of the head.
Diaz sizes up Andreev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Andreev saw it coming and moves away.
#T3#
Nice defenses there by Andreev.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Andreev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andreev under the eye.
Alexey Andreev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Andreev down.
Andreev ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Andreev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andreev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andreev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andreev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Andreev checks a leg kick nicely.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Andreev.
Diaz stuns Andreev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Andreev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andreev misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andreev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andreev checks a low kick from Diaz.
Andreev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Andreev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Andreev.
Andreev throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexey Andreev.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamerun Diaz!
Kamerun Diaz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
CEC 681
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Andreev misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Jab, jab by Andreev - just one landing.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Andreev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Andreev.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andreev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Andreev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andreev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andreev lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Andreev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Andreev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Andreev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Andreev counters with a stiff right hand.
Andreev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson connects with a jab.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Andreev ducks down to avoid it.
Andreev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Andreev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Andreev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Andreev is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Andreev is working for a submission of some sort.
Andreev wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Andreev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Andreev wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Andreev seems to be looking for submissions.
Andreev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andreev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andreev thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Andreev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Andreev 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.
#T3#
Andreev with the ground and pound but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andreev is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andreev staying out of range there.
Andreev throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Andreev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Andreev getting side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Andreev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Andreev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Andreev is controlling him
Andreev trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Andreev controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andreev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
A lazy left from Andreev finds it's target.
Andreev lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson throws the left hand but Andreev avoids the punch easily.
Andreev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Andreev's head back.
Andreev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andreev fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Andreev feints the counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Andreev.
Andreev cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Andreev counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Andreev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andreev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andreev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andreev scores with a hook.
Andreev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Andreev persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Andreev staying out of range there.
Andreev moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson throws a right hand that Andreev ducks under and follows up with a left that Andreev also avoids with ease.#T2#
Jackson misses with an uppercut
enabling Andreev to counter with a crisp jab.
Luke Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andreev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Andreev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andreev connects with a nice looking jab.
Andreev moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Andreev counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andreev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andreev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Andreev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Andreev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Andreev cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Andreev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Andreev throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Andreev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson stuns Andreev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Andreev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Andreev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Andreev getting side control.
Jackson tries to kick Andreev off in order to stand up. Andreev Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB2#
Andreev is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Jackson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Luke Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Andreev lands with a cross.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Andreev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Andreev's ribs.
Andreev slips under a jab from Jackson.
As Jackson backs off Andreev throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
Andreev slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Andreev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Andreev throws a lazy uppercut
and Andreev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Andreev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexey Andreev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andreev.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson moves out of range as Andreev strikes.#CL2#
Andreev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andreev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Andreev cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andreev avoids the body shot from Jackson.
#T1#
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Andreev defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Andreev misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alexey Andreev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Andreev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andreev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Andreev's head but Andreev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andreev feints the counter takedown.
Andreev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andreev lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andreev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreev scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Jackson leaves Andreev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luke Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Andreev.
Jackson lands the left hand.
Luke Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Andreev.
Jackson throws a hook but Andreev avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Andreev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andreev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andreev.
Andreev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson slips under a jab from Andreev.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Andreev connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Andreev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andreev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Andreev counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andreev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexey Andreev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson misses the jab.
Andreev lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Jackson throws the left hand but Andreev avoids the punch easily.
And Andreev tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Andreev lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Jackson tries to sprawl but Andreev drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Jackson kicks off Andreev and gets to his feet.
Andreev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andreev tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andreev.
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 Luke Jackson.
Well Andreev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Andreev!
A very excited looking Alexey Andreev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
CEC 676
Date: Sep 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Krison throws a low kick but Andreev moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Andreev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andreev's sensitive parts.
Krison throws a sloppy body shot
and Andreev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Andreev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Krison kicks off Andreev and gets to his feet.
Krison moves out of range of the strikes.
Krison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andreev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andreev misses with a looping right.
Andreev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krison.
A nice leg kick lands there from Krison.
Krison throws a head kick but Andreev moves out of range.
Andreev slips under a jab.
Andreev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andreev misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Krison. #T1#
Krison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andreev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krison.
Krison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andreev throwing a counter right hand but Krison manages to avoid it.
Krison throws the left hand but Andreev avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Andreev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Krison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andreev's sensitive parts.
Andreev misses with a straight left. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andreev cracks Krison with a nice body shot.
Andreev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Krison after a bit of a struggle.
Andreev goes for a takedown attempt but Krison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andreev throws a big shot that misses.
Krison throws a body kick that misses.
Andreev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Krison throws a leg kick #TD#
and Andreev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Krison won't be happy with that. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andreev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Krison told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Andreev trying to control the action but Krison is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Andreev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Krison dodges the ground and pound from Andreev.
Krison struggling a bit here.
Krison is looking to reverse the position.
Andreev working away.#SUB#
Andreev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krison has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andreev throws a strike aimed at the side of Krison's head but Krison avoids it well.#T3#
Andreev working away.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Krison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andreev trying to control the position but Krison is working away.
Krison is looking for a sweep.
Andreev landing strikes.
Krison tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Krison tries to hold on but Andreev pushes him away.
Krison is trying to escape the mount.
Andreev lands a nice shot to the head.
Krison tries to hold on but Andreev pushes him away.
Andreev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Krison looks a forlorn figure.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andreev with a couple of short strikes.
Andreev avoids the attempt from Krison to control.
BOOM! Andreev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krison wants to control but Andreev is having none of it.
Andreev tries to control but Krison wriggling away.
Andreev content just to control the position here.
Krison holds on to Andreev around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Andreev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Krison's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Krison misses with an uppercut
and Andreev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Krison pushes Andreev away with a front kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Krison, right into the meat.
Andreev dips to his left and cracks Krison with an uppercut!
Krison throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown but Krison shows good takedown defense.
Andreev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Krison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andreev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Krison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andreev manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Krison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Herb Krison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andreev lands a jab to Krison's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krison misses with a hook
and Andreev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Andreev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krison.
Krison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andreev.
Andreev throws a shot from downtown. Krison moves away and avoids it.
Krison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Krison gets caught napping as Andreev dives in and scores a takedown. Krison manages to retain guard.
Alexey Andreev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andreev throwing strikes from guard but Krison blocks nicely.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Krison keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Andreev's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2##SUB#
Andreev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Krison looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Krison looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Krison! #REVB#
Andreev is looking for a sweep.
Krison remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Andreev is looking for a sweep.
Andreev is working hard here to advance position.
Krison in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Krison is looking to take a break and control but Andreev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andreev tries to bench press Krison off him but Krison keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Krison trying to mount his opponent but Andreev defends it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Andreev wants to improve his position but Krison is controlling well.
Andreev is trying to control but can't.
Krison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Andreev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Krison controlling the action here.
Andreev wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krison wants to take a breather but Andreev is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Herb Krison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Herb Krison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Andreev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Andreev misses with an uppercut.
Andreev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Krison.
A slow jab from Krison misses its intended target.
Andreev feinted with a counter takedown.
Krison misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Krison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Andreev moves into the clinch.
Krison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andreev lands an uppercut.
Krison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andreev's elbow.
Andreev is looking to control Krison's arms but Krison gets an underhook and turns him. Now Andreev has his back to the cage. #TD#
Andreev gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Andreev throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Krison keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Krison holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krison is pulling down on Andreev's head to control his posture.
Krison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krison keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Andreev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krison controlling the action here.#T2#
Andreev wants to improve his position but Krison is controlling well.
#SUB#
Andreev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krison pulls his head out easily.
Krison is thwarting Andreev's attempts to control the position.
Krison is taking a breather. Andreev 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.
Krison has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Krison blocks Andreev's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Krison controlling from the full mount.
Krison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andreev is looking to escape.
Krison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Krison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andreev is looking to escape.
Andreev is desperately trying to improve his position but Krison has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Andreev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Krison prevents Andreev from improving his position.
Andreev trying to hold on to Krison's head to control him but Krison postures up.
#SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krison wants to take a breather but Andreev is having none of it.
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 Alexey Andreev.
I think Andreev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexey Andreev!
A very excited looking Alexey Andreev rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
CEC 673
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Andreev fails with a takedown attempt.
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
Andreev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
Andreev darts in looking for a takedown but Glass gets double underhooks and turns Andreev into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Andreev staying out of range there.
Glass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andreev.
Andreev misses with a wild combination.
Glass lands a slapping body shot.
Glass throws a lazy body kick
and Andreev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Andreev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glass.
Andreev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glass ducks right into an uppercut from Andreev. #CUT2#
It looks like Desmond Glass has been cut.
Andreev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've been told by Glass's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glass connects with a crisp jab.
Glass loads up on a big right hand but Andreev slips the punch.
Glass showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andreev.
Glass misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Andreev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Glass throws a jab when Andreev was well out of range.
Glass stuffs the takedown.
Desmond Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Andreev.
Andreev digs a good body shot into Glass's ribs.
Andreev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Andreev is just out of range.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Glass.
Good shot there by Glass.
Glass misses with an uppercut
and Glass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Glass misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Glass gets tackled into the cage by Andreev. Andreev maintains the clinch.
Glass blocking some punches.
Andreev told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Nice body punch from Andreev - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andreev.
Glass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andreev takes a knee to the side of the body. #TD2#
Andreev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Glass can't fight it off and eventually Andreev manages to take the fight to the floor. Glass looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Glass has his feet on Andreev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
Andreev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glass. #CL2#
Andreev drives through and clinches with Glass against the cage.
Andreev lands a shoulder strike.
Andreev stalling.
Glass scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andreev managing to block the knees to the body from Glass.
Glass gets through Andreev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Glass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Glass can't find room to land a body shot as Andreev controls the action.
Glass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andreev's elbow.
Andreev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Glass is defending well for now.
Andreev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Glass after a bit of a struggle.
Glass with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Glass can't find room to land a body shot as Andreev controls the action.
Glass tries to work over Andreev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Glass breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andreev throws a body punch but Glass moves out of range. #T3#
Glass swings for the body but Andreev moves out of range.
Andreev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Andreev has closed the distance and engaged Glass in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Glass fails to land.
Glass misses with some punches.
Glass tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Come on Andreev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Andreev wants to stall.
Andreev digs a right hand underneath Glass's ribcage. Glass let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Glass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andreev lands a body shot.
Andreev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Glass landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Glass swings wildly with an uppercut but Andreev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andreev lands a right hand.
Glass tries a body shot but Andreev blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Andreev.
#T4#
Andreev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andreev avoiding damage as Glass throws knees to the body.
Glass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Glass scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glass swings wildly with an uppercut but Andreev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Andreev.
Glass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glass lands a nice shot to the body.
Glass throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Glass.
Andreev avoiding damage as Glass throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andreev blocks a body shot from Glass.
Glass digs a right hand underneath Andreev's ribcage. Andreev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Glass.
Glass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andreev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Desmond Glass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Glass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glass swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andreev.
Danga de danga de dang - Glass scores with a four punch combination!
Andreev throws a body punch but Glass moves out of range.
Andreev looks to land a right hand but Glass moved out of range.
Glass takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andreev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
Glass lands with a nice combination. Andreev backs away looking to recover.
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andreev was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass.
It seemed like Andreev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Desmond Glass is winning the standup battle so far.
Andreev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Glass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andreev lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andreev walks into a jab.#CL2#
Andreev clinches.
Andreev is working for takedown but Glass is calmly controlling the position for now.
Andreev tries for a takedown but Glass manages to get underhooks.
Glass scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andreev pushes Glass back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andreev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Glass is defending well.
Desmond Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Andreev.
A short right from Glass on the inside.
Andreev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Come on Andreev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Andreev looking to slow down the pace here.
Andreev misses with an elbow over the top.
Glass lands a nice uppercut.
Glass lands an uppercut.
Andreev blocks a body shot from Glass.
Andreev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Glass blocks an uppercut.
Glass misses with a body punch.
Andreev managing to block the knees to the body from Glass.
Glass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Glass with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Glass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glass makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Glass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andreev tries for a takedown but Glass manages to get underhooks.
Andreev blocks a body shot from Glass. #T2#
Glass scores with a knee to the head.
Glass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glass prevents a body shot from Andreev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glass on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Glass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glass lands a left hand.
Andreev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Glass prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Andreev.
Andreev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Glass lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andreev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Andreev blocking some punches.
Andreev has Glass pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Glass manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Glass digs a right hand into Andreev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andreev's gas tank.
Glass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andreev blocking some punches.
#T3#
Glass prevents the takedown attempt.
Desmond Glass has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andreev misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Glass fails to land.
Glass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andreev tries for a takedown but Glass manages to get underhooks.
Andreev wants a takedown but no success here.
Andreev is breathing heavily.
Andreev blocks a body shot from Glass.
Andreev wants to stall.
A short left from Glass.
Glass scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Andreev is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Glass.
Andreev is still on wobbly legs! Can Glass finish him?
Glass creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Andreev's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Andreev drops to his knees and Glass pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Glass!
Desmond Glass thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CEC rd 3
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Granger scores with a jab to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Granger misses
and Andreev counters with a stiff right hand.
Andreev lands with a straight right. Granger didn't see that one coming.
Andreev scores with the left hand. Granger knows he should have avoided that one.
Andreev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Granger lands with a nice body kick.
Granger misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Andreev misses.
Andreev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andreev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexey Andreev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Granger.
#CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andreev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab from Andreev.
Andreev fails with a takedown attempt.
Granger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andreev to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Andreev looks to throw the jab but Granger is out of range.
Granger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Granger as he connects with a hook.
Granger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Andreev connects with a right hand. Granger shakes it off.
Granger connects with the punch.
Andreev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Granger defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Granger moves away from the strike by Andreev.
Granger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andreev.
Andreev misses with a hook.
Granger is trying to counter with his kicks.
Granger needs to keep his hands up - Andreev had a free shot at his head there.
Andreev walks into a left hand.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andreev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger looks to land a body kick but Andreev moved away.
Nice defenses there by Granger.
Andreev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
It looks like Andreev has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Andreev punishes Granger's body with a nice straight punch.
Andreev misses with a straight left.
Granger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andreev.
Granger throws a low kick but Andreev moves out of range easily.
Andreev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andreev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
Granger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andreev is out of range and Granger settles back down.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andreev.
#TD#
Andreev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Granger controlling Andreev's posture.
Andreev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Andreev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andreev trying to control but Granger is working from the bottom.
Andreev postures up in Granger's guard and throws a big left but Granger blocks it.
Andreev lands a couple of elbows.
Andreev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andreev postures up and lands a big shot to Granger's brow.
Andreev connects with a couple of short punches.
Andreev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Granger is controlling Andreev's posture.
Andreev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Andreev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Granger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Granger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andreev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andreev throws a big elbow that misses.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Granger keeps moving.
Granger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Granger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Alexey Andreev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Andreev closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Andreev has Granger pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Andreev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Granger tumbling to the mat - Andreev dives into Granger's guard.
Granger keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Andreev drops back looking for a leg! Granger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Granger manages to kick Andreev off! Andreev jumps back into Granger's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Granger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Granger is controlling Andreev's posture.
Andreev is in close to Granger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Andreev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Granger can do to turn this around?
Granger has Andreev pulled in close to control his posture.
Andreev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andreev throws a big elbow that misses.
Granger keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Andreev postures up in Granger's guard and throws a big left but Granger blocks it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Andreev stands and throws Granger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Andreev looks up at the clock and then as Granger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Andreev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Andreev controls the position.
Andreev lands an elbow.
Andreev landing strikes.
Granger is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Andreev is controlling him well.
Andreev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Granger struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Andreev goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Granger rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Andreev's guard! Nice work there by Granger! #T3##SUB#
Andreev working for a triangle but Granger defends it easily.
#SUB#
Andreev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Granger defends well.
Granger postures up.
#SUB#
Andreev looking for a guillotine here but Granger defends easily.
#SUB#
Andreev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Granger defends well.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andreev wants to sweep here but Granger controlling him for the moment.
Andreev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Granger's guard. #REVR#
Granger controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andreev working some strikes from top position.
Andreev throwing strikes from guard but Granger blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Andreev has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Granger closes the distance and clinches.
Andreev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Andreev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Granger's brow.
Andreev tries to land knees in the clinch but Granger avoids the damage to the body.
Andreev lands with a light punch inside.
Granger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Granger throws a punch but it's blocked by Andreev.
A bit of stalling here from Andreev.
Andreev tries for a takedown but Granger manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Andreev has Granger pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Andreev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Granger tumbling to the mat - Andreev dives into Granger's guard.
Andreev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Andreev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ES2#
Granger is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Granger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andreev is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Granger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Granger misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Granger.
Granger misses with a punch on the inside.
Andreev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andreev misses with some punches.
Granger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Granger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Granger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Granger throws a punch but it's blocked by Andreev.
Granger misses with the head strike.
Pete Granger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andreev tries to score a body lock takedown but Granger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Andreev misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Granger.
Andreev throws an elbow that misses.
Granger can't find room to land a body shot as Andreev controls the action.
Good body shot from Andreev.
Andreev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Andreev looking for a takedown.
Andreev blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Granger.
Andreev blocks a body shot from Granger.
Granger blocking some punches.
Andreev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Granger lands a shot to the body.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Granger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Granger.
Andreev has Granger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Granger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pete Granger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Granger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andreev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Granger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Granger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andreev backwards.
Andreev tries to score a body lock takedown but Granger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Granger lands a nice uppercut.
Andreev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andreev misses with a body punch.
Andreev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Granger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Andreev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andreev takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Granger takes the fight into the clinch.
Granger has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Andreev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Granger can turn it around.
Granger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andreev backwards.
Alexey Andreev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC2#
Andreev is rocked!#T4#
Granger lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Andreev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger scores with a hook to the body.
Granger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Granger throws a big uppercut that drops Andreev! More strikes from Granger and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Andreev lies dazed against the cage as Granger celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Granger!
Pete Granger spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
CEC 666
Date: Jul 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Andreev fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Diaz tries to sprawl but Andreev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Andreev has control of the leg.
Diaz trying to control here.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Andreev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andreev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Andreev has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Diaz wants to control but Andreev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Diaz keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Andreev is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andreev lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Andreev in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Andreev.
Andreev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Andreev drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Andreev is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Andreev scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3##SUB#
Andreev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Diaz trying to control but Andreev postures up.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Andreev has control of the leg.
Andreev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Andreev connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Diaz has hold of Andreev's hands but Andreev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Andreev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Andreev is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Diaz gets full guard.
Andreev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Andreev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Andreev pushes his legs off easily.
Andreev stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Andreev distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Andreev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andreev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
That's time! Andreev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Andreev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Andreev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andreev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Andreev is out of range.
Andreev scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Andreev misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Andreev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Andreev misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andreev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andreev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andreev misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
A quick step to the side and Andreev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Andreev is out of range.
Andreev fails to land with a series of punches.
Andreev cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andreev is able to avoid easily.
Andreev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diaz throws a low kick, looking for Andreev's leg but Andreev calmly moves out of range.
Andreev is looking to counter punch.
Andreev throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Andreev misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Andreev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Andreev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz is looking to score with low kicks.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Andreev moved away.
Andreev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Andreev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andreev.
Diaz lands the left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Diaz.
An inside leg kick from Diaz misses.
Andreev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
Andreev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz defending well as Andreev loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz lunges at Andreev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andreev's hand. #TD2#
Diaz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andreev is positioning himself well to prevent Diaz advancing to mount. #T2##SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andreev manages to get to full guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andreev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Andreev's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Andreev working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
#SUB#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andreev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz forces his way into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Andreev'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.#SUB#
Andreev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Diaz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diaz is nestled in close to Andreev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andreev keeps working.
Andreev trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Andreev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Andreev is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz throwing shots but Andreev is blocking nicely.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamerun Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Andreev looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Andreev looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Andreev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Andreev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Andreev gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Andreev is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up. #SUB#
Andreev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Andreev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into half guard.
Andreev punching from the bottom.
#T1#
Diaz working over Andreev with some ground and pound. Andreev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alexey Andreev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diaz passes to side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Diaz working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Diaz working the ground and pound.
Andreev can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz in side control lands a decent elbow.
What's Andreev going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Andreev tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.#T2#
Andreev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Andreev is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz slows the pace down in half guard.
Andreev trying to control from the bottom.
Andreev is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Andreev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Andreev trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Andreev is having none of it. #SUB#
Andreev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz is nestled in close to Andreev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Andreev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diaz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andreev's head. #T4#
Andreev tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz is nestled in close to Andreev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions off his back.
Andreev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andreev wants to get back to full guard.
Andreev is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to Andreev's temple.
Andreev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamerun Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamerun Diaz!
Kamerun Diaz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
PFC 111 Slurper vs Andreev 2
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Slurper misses with an uppercut. Andreev saw that one coming.
Slurper misses with a right hand
and Andreev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andreev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slurper defends well and Andreev ends up having to push Slurper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Andreev connects with a body shot that sends Slurper's belly button to the back.
Andreev tries to clinch up but Slurper circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andreev.
Some wild striking there from Slurper.
Andreev misses with a body punch
and Andreev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Andreev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slurper moves away.
Slurper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Andreev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andreev.
Slurper throws a big shot that misses.
Andreev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A left lands for Slurper.
Slurper thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Andreev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slurper doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Andreev misses. #T1#
Slurper throws an overhand right that lands on Andreev's shoulder, as Andreev tries to avoid the shot.
Slurper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andreev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Andreev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Andreev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slurper seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Andreev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slurper working a defensive guard here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Andreev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Andreev throws a big elbow that misses.
Andreev stopping the sweep attempt from Slurper.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Slurper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev throwing strikes from guard but Slurper blocks nicely. #T2#
Andreev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slurper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andreev trying to control but Slurper is working from the bottom.
Slurper has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slurper trying to control the position.
Andreev throws a big right hand that misses.
Andreev postures up in Slurper's guard and throws a big left but Slurper blocks it.
Andreev is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Slurper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andreev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Andreev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Andreev has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Slurper 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 Andreev.
Slurper tries to stand but Andreev is controlling his head.
Andreev is trying to control Slurper's posture but Slurper avoids it.
Andreev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andreev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Slurper to regain full guard.
Andreev content to stall in guard here.
Andreev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andreev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Slurper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Slurper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Andreev. Slurper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andreev slips under a jab.
Slurper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andreev blocks a jab.
Andreev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andreev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot lands for Slurper.
Andreev misses with a jab to the body
and Slurper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andreev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slurper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andreev.
Snot Slurper is winning the standup battle so far.
Slurper throws the left hand but Andreev avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slurper swats away the attempt to clinch by Andreev.
Andreev throws a right hand that misses
and Slurper counters with a stiff right hand.
Andreev loads up on a big right hand but Slurper slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andreev, as that shot connected.
#T1#
A slow jab from Andreev misses its intended target.
Slurper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Slurper staying out of range there.
Andreev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Slurper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andreev misses with a double jab.
Slurper throwing a counter right hand but Andreev manages to avoid it.
Andreev tries to clinch up.
Andreev scores with the left hand. Slurper knows he should have avoided that one.
Slurper misses with a lunging right hand
and Andreev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slurper cracks Andreev with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Andreev tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Slurper pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Andreev is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Snot Slurper!
Snot Slurper retains his middleweight title!
Snot Slurper managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UnderGround Clothing Co., into his post fight interview.
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Event:
PFC 106 Andreev vs Darkk
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Andreev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Andreev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Darkk's guard.
Andreev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Darkk is pulling down on Andreev's head to control his posture.
Andreev with a nice head shot there.
Andreev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Darkk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andreev preventing the sweep.
Andreev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Andreev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkk trying to keep a closed guard but Andreev is proving a slippery customer.
Andreev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andreev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Darkk pulls Andreev in close to his closed guard and prevents Andreev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Darkk's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Andreev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Darkk's guard.
Darkk wants to improve his position but Andreev is controlling well.
Andreev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Andreev connects with a nice short shot to Darkk's temple.
Darkk trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Andreev trying to control from Darkk's half guard. Darkk has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Darkk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andreev's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Andreev is looking for a triangle but Darkk pushes his legs off easily.
Darkk with a nice head shot there.
Darkk wants to pass the guard but Andreev is keeping the position.
Andreev is looking to sweep but instead, Darkk has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Andreev actively working from the bottom here.
Andreev trying to control from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Andreev'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.#T3#
Andreev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Andreev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Darkk controlling the pace.
Andreev trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Andreev wants to hold on but Darkk pushes him away.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Darkk raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev tries to lock up and control but Darkk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Andreev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Darkk is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Andreev wants to control but Darkk is having none of it.
Andreev is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darkk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Andreev is trying to escape the mount.
Andreev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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 Alexey Andreev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Darkk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ebeneezer Darkk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darkk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andreev throws out the jab. #TD#
Andreev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Darkk to the mat! Darkk manages to get full guard.
Andreev working some strikes from top position.
Darkk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Darkk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Andreev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Andreev trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Darkk seems content to control.
Darkk is trying to control. Andreev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andreev tries to get to full guard but Darkk has control of the leg.
Andreev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Andreev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Andreev wants to sweep here but Darkk controlling him for the moment.
Andreev is working hard here to advance position.
Andreev working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Andreev throws his legs up looking for a submission but Darkk uses it to pass to side control.
Darkk lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Andreev down.
Andreev wants to control but Darkk postures up.
Andreev sneaks back into half guard.
Andreev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Darkk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Andreev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Andreev being controlled here, momentarily.
Andreev working a defensive guard here.
Darkk tries to free his leg and advance position but Andreev is retaining full guard.
Darkk wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Andreev is looking for a triangle but Darkk pushes his legs off easily.
Darkk tries to free his leg and advance position but Andreev is retaining full guard.
Darkk is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Andreev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Darkk trying to control but Andreev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Andreev has his foot on Darkk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Darkk works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Andreev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Darkk defends it easily.
Darkk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alexey Andreev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andreev is trying to control the position but Darkk postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Andreev misses with a wild body shot.
Darkk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andreev misses with a right hand
and Darkk counters with a straight right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darkk slips under a jab.
Darkk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that second round.
That's time! Andreev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Darkk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andreev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darkk.
Darkk throws a counter combo.
Andreev misses with an uppercut. Darkk saw that one coming.
Andreev lands with a straight right. Darkk didn't see that one coming.
Andreev connects with a body shot that sends Darkk's belly button to the back.#TD#
Andreev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev is looking to stall here but Darkk recovers full guard.
Andreev works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Andreev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Darkk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Darkk is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andreev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Darkk trying to control but Andreev postures up.
Andreev wants to control but Darkk is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Andreev is trying to work for a kimura but Darkk is defending well.
Darkk is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Andreev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Darkk defending well though.
Darkk keeping hold of Andreev's head, controlling as best he can.
Darkk trying to control here.
Darkk is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Darkk moves into full guard.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Darkk keeps moving.
Andreev is really struggling to control Darkk but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andreev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darkk.
Andreev connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Darkk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andreev, pushing him back against the cage.
Andreev is working Darkk over against the cage.
Darkk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Darkk fails to land.
Darkk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darkk tries a body shot but Andreev blocks it.
#BC#
Andreev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andreev works over Darkk's head and body with a nice combination.
Alexey Andreev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A jab from Andreev misses.
Andreev connects with a jab.
Alexey Andreev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andreev digs a good body shot into Darkk's ribs.
Andreev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Darkk. Darkk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreev tries for a takedown but Darkk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Darkk defending well as Andreev loads up on a big left hand.
Darkk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Andreev.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andreev misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Darkk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darkk blocks a jab.
Darkk throws out a counter right but Andreev avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Andreev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andreev, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Andreev!
In his post fight interview, Alexey Andreev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
PFC 100 The Culmination
Date: Apr 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Andreev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slurper manages to avoid it.
Slurper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Andreev scores with a nice head shot.
Slurper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slurper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andreev misses with an uppercut.
Andreev ducks under a wild hook from Slurper.
Andreev lands a glancing blow to the side of Slurper's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slurper throws out a loose jab but Andreev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slurper misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Andreev misses with a takedown attempt - Slurper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slurper! But no joy.
Slurper works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Slurper throws a body punch but Andreev moves out of range.
It looked like Andreev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andreev throws a hook but Slurper blocks it.
Andreev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Slurper moves out of range as Andreev strikes.
Andreev throws a body punch but Slurper moves out of range.
Slurper throws a body punch but Andreev moves out of range.
Andreev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Slurper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andreev misses with a hook to the body
and Slurper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andreev cracks Slurper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andreev misses with a left hand
enabling Slurper to counter with a crisp jab.
Slurper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andreev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slurper.
Andreev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slurper on the side of the head.
Andreev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Slurper counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andreev thinking.
Andreev throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexey Andreev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Andreev misses with a double jab.
Slurper misses with a hook.
Slurper looks to throw the jab but Andreev is out of range.
Andreev throwing a counter right hand but Slurper manages to avoid it.
Slurper avoids the body shot from Andreev.
Slurper throws out a counter right but Andreev avoids it with no problem.
Andreev cracks Slurper with an open hand slap.
Andreev misses the shot to the body.
Snot Slurper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Andreev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Andreev'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.
Slurper regains half guard.
Andreev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Andreev missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Andreev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Slurper taking some punishment here, with Andreev in his half guard.
Andreev misses with a head shot. Slurper uses the momentum to regain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slurper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andreev looking to sit in guard and control but Slurper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
My spies in Men Only. No Liberals ! inform me that Slurper has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Slurper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Andreev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slurper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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 Alexey Andreev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Andreev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Andreev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Slurper has one foot on Andreev's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Andreev lands a jab to the nose.
Andreev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andreev scores with a jab. Slurper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andreev throws a right and a left that Slurper avoids nicely.
Slurper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Andreev with a body shot.
Slurper loads up on a big right hand but Andreev slips the punch.#T1#
Slurper slips under a jab.
Slurper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Slurper misses with a shot to the body
and Andreev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andreev slips under a jab from Slurper.
Andreev lands a head shot.
Andreev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slurper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andreev.
Andreev shoots for a takedown but Slurper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Slurper misses the target.
Andreev misses with an uppercut. Slurper saw that one coming.#T2#
Andreev fails with the takedown
and Slurper counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andreev thinking.
Andreev throws an off balance right hand
and Slurper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andreev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slurper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Slurper releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Andreev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slurper controls Andreev momentarily but Andreev frees himself.
Slurper wants to sweep here but Andreev controlling him for the moment.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Andreev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Andreev throwing strikes but missing.
Andreev postures up and lands a big shot to Slurper's brow.
Slurper has his hands on Andreev's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andreev postures up.
Andreev stands up over Slurper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Andreev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Slurper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexey Andreev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andreev is looking to work some ground and pound but Slurper has wrist control.
Andreev is looking to work some ground and pound but Slurper has wrist control.
Andreev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Andreev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andreev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andreev throwing strikes from guard but Slurper blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev is looking to work some ground and pound but Slurper has wrist control.
Andreev stopping the sweep attempt from Slurper.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Andreev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slurper defends it nicely.
Slurper throws a hook but Andreev blocks it.
Slurper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slurper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Andreev or perhaps it was just good defense by Slurper, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Slurper misses.
Andreev defending well as Slurper loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Andreev throws an overhand right that lands on Slurper's shoulder, as Slurper tries to avoid the shot.
Andreev throws an off balance right hand
letting Slurper counter with a right hand.
Slurper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andreev moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Andreev misses its intended target.
Andreev misses with a looping right.
Andreev throws out a loose jab but Slurper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slurper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andreev. Slurper does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Andreev. Slurper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slurper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Slurper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
Alexey Andreev's cut is getting worse.
Andreev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andreev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slurper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Slurper misses with an uppercut. Andreev saw that one coming.
Andreev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slurper.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andreev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slurper moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Slurper as Andreev shoots in.
Slurper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slurper avoids the body shot from Andreev.
Slurper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Andreev just misses with a punch to the body.
Slurper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slurper looks to score with a jab to the body but Andreev is just out of range.
Andreev throws a lazy uppercut
and Andreev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slurper slips a jab from Andreev.
Slurper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andreev throws a shot from downtown. Slurper moves away and avoids it.
Andreev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slurper.
Slurper with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Slurper throws a hook but Andreev blocks it.
Andreev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slurper. Andreev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andreev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andreev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slurper.
Slurper lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slurper blocks a jab.
Slurper drops Andreev with a big left hand! Andreev is injured, injured bad! Slurper jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Snot Slurper!
Snot Slurper is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Snot Slurper thanked Garra Nutri for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
PFC 95 Wright vs Bosch
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Andreev misses with a hook.
Kansleri misses with a hook. Andreev ducked under it nicely.
Andreev swinging wildly here.
Kansleri misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Andreev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kansleri wants to get back to his feet.
Andreev working Kansleri over with strikes.
Kansleri is trying to stand up here but Andreev is controlling him well.
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kansleri's head. #ES2#
Kansleri manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kansleri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andreev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kansleri sprawls and moves away.
Andreev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansleri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Andreev sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Andreev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Andreev working the ground and pound from side control.
Kansleri felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Andreev controls the position from side control.
Kansleri tries to escape but Andreev is in control. #SUB#
Andreev tries for a kimura but Kansleri is defending well.
Kansleri is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Andreev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Andreev trying to control the position but Kansleri is working away.
Kansleri is pushing Andreev's head away, looking to escape. Andreev manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Andreev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kansleri tries to escape but Andreev is in control. #T2#
Andreev cracks Kansleri with a big right hand but Kansleri just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kansleri is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Andreev is controlling him well.
The strikes coming from Andreev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kansleri taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kansleri is trying to get back to his feet.
Andreev working the ground and pound but Kansleri is defending the strikes.
Andreev working the body and head with strikes. #ES2#
Kansleri sneaks out the side door and pushes Andreev away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rauta Kansleri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andreev misses the shot to the body.
Andreev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
An attempted straight right counter from Andreev misses the target.
Andreev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansleri throws a lazy right hand but Andreev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansleri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Andreev's calf.
Kansleri thows a leg kick but Andreev checks it
and Andreev counters with a nice uppercut.
Kansleri throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Kansleri slips a jab from Andreev.
Kansleri moves out of range as Andreev strikes.
Kansleri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kansleri blocks a jab.
Kansleri follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Kansleri misses.
Kansleri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansleri throws a leg kick that misses.
Kansleri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andreev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansleri.
Kansleri cracks a nice hook into Andreev's ribs.
Andreev swings widly with a right hand
and Kansleri counters with a good low kick that Andreev was not able to check.
Kansleri with a hook.
Kansleri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kansleri thows a leg kick but Andreev checks it
enabling Andreev to counter with a crisp jab.
Andreev blocks a jab.
Andreev throws a hook but Kansleri blocks it.#T4#
Andreev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansleri.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Kansleri misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Andreev blocks the leg kick.
Kansleri throws a lazy head kick
letting Andreev counter with a right hand.
Andreev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansleri.
Andreev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice combination there by Kansleri.
Kansleri feints a jab promting Andreev to slip. Kansleri then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Andreev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kansleri misses with a left hand
letting Andreev counter with a right hand.
Kansleri moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kansleri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andreev. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andreev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Andreev misses with a hook to the body
and Kansleri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andreev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansleri flicks out a counter leg kick but Andreev steps away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andreev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kansleri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kansleri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andreev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andreev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Andreev cracks Kansleri with an open hand slap.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Andreev.
Kansleri throws a hook but Andreev blocks it.
Andreev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kansleri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Andreev misses with a takedown attempt - Kansleri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andreev slips a straight right by Kansleri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andreev's hands.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses.
Kansleri throws an off balance right hand
and Andreev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri throws a right hand that misses
and Andreev counters with a nice uppercut.
Kansleri is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Kansleri misses with a body shot
and Andreev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Kansleri lands.
Andreev throws out a loose jab but Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansleri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kansleri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andreev.
Andreev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansleri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansleri with a nice cross.
Andreev ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Kansleri slips under a jab from Andreev.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andreev.
Kansleri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Andreev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Andreev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Andreev darts in looking for a takedown but Kansleri gets double underhooks and turns Andreev into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansleri throws a leg kick which misses Andreev's front leg but catches the back leg as Andreev tries to avoid it.
Kansleri throws a lazy body kick
and Andreev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kansleri moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansleri was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kansleri looks to land a right hand but Andreev moved out of range.
Andreev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Andreev misses the jab.
Kansleri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andreev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kansleri misses with a straight right.
Andreev checks a leg kick nicely.
Andreev looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansleri is just out of range.
Kansleri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andreev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Kansleri slaps away a takedown attempt from Andreev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andreev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Kansleri throws a low kick but Andreev avoids it.
Andreev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansleri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kansleri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Andreev's calf.
Kansleri lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Andreev throws a hook but Kansleri avoids it easily.
Kansleri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andreev catches Kansleri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kansleri delivers a nice body kick.
Kansleri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andreev.
Kansleri cracks the inside of Andreev's front leg.
Andreev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kansleri is fending him off so far but Andreev persists. Nope, Kansleri circles away and we're back to standing.
Kansleri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andreev takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansleri misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Kansleri throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kansleri scores with a nice body kick.
Kansleri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kansleri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andreev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kansleri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andreev is able to avoid easily.
Kansleri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kansleri staying out of range there.
Andreev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andreev attempts a counter takedown but Kansleri avoids it well and moves away.
Kansleri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andreev manages to avoid it.
Kansleri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Kansleri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Andreev throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansleri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauta Kansleri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
#R3#
Kansleri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kansleri wants it to stay on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Andreev blocks the leg kick.
Andreev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andreev on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Andreev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kansleri to the mat! Kansleri manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Kansleri has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Andreev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Andreev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansleri is looking to stand up but Andreev isn't so interested in that idea.
Alexey Andreev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andreev landing some decent shots from guard. #ES2#
Kansleri wriggles free and stands up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a hook but Andreev avoids it easily.#T1#
Kansleri cracks a nice hook into Andreev's ribs.
Kansleri tries to score with a low kick but Andreev moves his leg out of the way.
Andreev tries to clinch but Kansleri is having none of it.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Kansleri throws a looping overhand right but Andreev ducks down to avoid it.
Andreev blocks a low kick nicely.
Kansleri throws a leg kick
and Andreev counters with a three punch combo that has Kansleri backing up. Kansleri nods at Andreev to acknowledge the strikes.
Kansleri throws a front kick aimed at Andreev's knee but Andreev avoids it well.
Kansleri throws a body punch but Andreev moves out of range.
That kick from Kansleri tenderised Andreev's leg. Andreev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andreev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Andreev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andreev checks the leg kick.#T2#
Kansleri lands a jab to Andreev's midsection.
Andreev blocks the body kick.
Andreev is looking to counter punch.
Andreev looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansleri is just out of range.
Kansleri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andreev ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Kansleri looks to land a combination. Andreev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansleri is looking to slow Andreev down with leg kicks.
Kansleri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andreev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kansleri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andreev.
Kansleri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kansleri tried to score with a low kick but Andreev checks it.
Andreev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kansleri's waist but Kansleri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andreev off to one side.
Kansleri misses with a wild body shot.
Andreev throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range. #TD#
Kansleri gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Kansleri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
Kansleri manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Kansleri breaks from the clinch.
Andreev moves out of range of the leg kick from Kansleri.
Kansleri misses with a head kick.
Andreev punishes Kansleri's body with a nice straight punch.
Kansleri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andreev's sensitive parts.
Kansleri takes a swing at Andreev's ribcage but misses.
Andreev fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kansleri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kansleri throws a low kick, looking for Andreev's leg but Andreev calmly moves out of range.
Kansleri tries to work over Andreev's front leg with a kick but Andreev checks it. #T4#
Kansleri slips under a jab.
Andreev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kansleri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kansleri misses with a shot to the body
and Andreev counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansleri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andreev.
Kansleri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kansleri sprawls well. Kansleri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andreev gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Andreev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kansleri looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kansleri is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Andreev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauta Kansleri really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Kansleri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andreev is out of range.
Kansleri looks to land a body kick but Andreev moved away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansleri lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andreev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andreev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andreev feinted with a counter takedown.
Andreev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Andreev counters with a straight right hand.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut.
Kansleri walks into a stiff left hand from Andreev.
Kansleri cracks Andreev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kansleri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Kansleri tenderised Andreev's leg. Andreev is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri wants to land a leg kick but Andreev is out of range.
Kansleri tests Andreev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansleri looks to score with a jab to the body but Andreev is just out of range.
Andreev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kansleri sprawls and moves away.
Kansleri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Andreev avoids the body shot from Kansleri.
#T1#
Andreev closes the distance and clinches up with Kansleri, looking for a takedown. Andreev pushes Kansleri against the cage but Kansleri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andreev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kansleri misses with a lunging right hand
and Andreev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kansleri throws a chopping leg kick but Andreev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kansleri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kansleri is looking to land body kicks.
Kansleri misses with a leg kick.
Kansleri throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Andreev counters with a takedown into side control.
Andreev scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Andreev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kansleri knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kansleri is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kansleri is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
Andreev scoring with punches from side control.
Kansleri wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Andreev has an Americana. Kansleri didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Andreev is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Andreev hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev retains his middleweight title!
A less than humble Alexey Andreev 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:
PFC 90 Andreev vs Wright
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Andreev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andreev.
Andreev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Andreev throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wright has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wright lands a nice hook to Andreev's body. Andreev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wright throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Andreev misses with a looping left.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andreev.
Wright throws a head kick but Andreev moves out of range.
Andreev tries to bum rush Wright with a series of wild strikes but Wright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the body from Wright misses
and Andreev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Andreev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wright was covering up waiting for the punch and Andreev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright has Andreev pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright is trying to control the position but Andreev postures up. #T1#
Andreev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andreev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wright will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Andreev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wright wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andreev trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wright slips under a jab from Andreev.
Ira Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andreev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wright tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andreev is able to avoid easily.
Andreev loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Andreev moves away from the strike by Wright.
Andreev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andreev throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Andreev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andreev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wright misses with a two punch combination.
Andreev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wright feints and then cracks Andreev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andreev down. #T3#
Wright misses with a looping left.
Andreev connects with a crisp jab.
Andreev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andreev finds it's way round the side to connect with Wright's head.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick and Andreev moves out of range easily.
Andreev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wright scores with a kick to the midsection.
Andreev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Andreev swinging wildly here.
Andreev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wright defends well and Andreev ends up having to push Wright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Andreev loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Wright scores with a hook to the body. Andreev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andreev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wright sprawls and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andreev fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Wright. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wright.
Andreev moves out of range of the strikes.
Andreev is looking for a counter combo.
Andreev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wright lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Good work by Andreev as he checks the leg kick.
Wright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Andreev dives in and scores a takedown into Wright's guard.
Wright has Andreev pulled in close to control his posture.
Andreev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andreev with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andreev postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it.
Andreev is stalling in the full guard.
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 Alexey Andreev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Andreev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andreev walks into a jab.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Andreev does no damage.
Wright misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Andreev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andreev on the side of the head.
Andreev connects with a single shot there.
Andreev blocks the body kick.
Wright connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright lands a glancing blow to the side of Andreev's head.
Wright misses with a leg kick.
Andreev checks a low kick from Wright.
Andreev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andreev moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Andreev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Andreev throws a big shot that misses.
Wright tries a low kick but Andreev avoids it.
Wright misses with an uppercut
and Andreev counters with a nice body shot.
Andreev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andreev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andreev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Andreev shoots in but no luck this time.
Wright throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Andreev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wright. That one must have hurt.
Wright lands with a shot to the body.
Wright connects with a leg kick. Andreev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Andreev throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Wright now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andreev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wright.
Wright connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andreev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Andreev checks a leg kick.
Andreev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Andreev ducks down to avoid it.
Andreev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andreev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Andreev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Andreev is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev working some strikes from top position.
Andreev is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control.
Wright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andreev.
Andreev stands up over Wright, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andreev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Andreev throwing strikes but missing.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andreev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andreev is stalling in the full guard.
Alexey Andreev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Andreev is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control.
Andreev throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Andreev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice defenses there by Andreev.
Andreev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wright pushes Andreev away with a front kick.
Andreev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wright.
Andreev avoids the head kick by Wright.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Andreev is out of range.
Andreev lands with an uppercut that bounces Wright off the cage and back into range.
Andreev misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Andreev misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Wright - just one landing.
Wright misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Andreev misses the target.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Andreev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wright cracks Andreev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ira Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Wright shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wright.
Wright tries to score with a low kick but Andreev moves his leg out of the way.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Andreev.
Andreev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wright throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Andreev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wright tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Andreev is in Wright's guard.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Andreev scoring with some ground and pound.
Andreev trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev is really struggling to control Wright but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Andreev with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Andreev throws a big elbow that misses.
Andreev throwing strikes from guard but Wright blocks nicely.
Wright working a defensive guard here.
Wright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andreev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andreev throwing strikes but missing.
Andreev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andreev. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wright. That's going to slow Andreev down.
Andreev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wright throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A shot to the liver by Wright. Beautiful body shot.
Wright misses with a body punch
and Andreev counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright misses the jab.
Andreev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Andreev checks a leg kick.
It looked like Andreev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wright.
Andreev ducks right into an uppercut from Wright.
Andreev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wright cracks Andreev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright misses the body punch
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wright throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Andreev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wright finds it's way round the side to connect with Andreev's head.
Andreev throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Andreev.
Andreev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Andreev throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andreev tries to counter with a takedown but Wright is quick to defend against it.
Ira Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andreev misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Wright dodges the punch combination from Andreev.
Wright throws a low kick but Andreev moves out of range easily.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andreev.
Andreev fails with a takedown attempt.
Wright scores with a nice right hand.
Wright defending well as Andreev loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Andreev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wright throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andreev's hands.
That kick from Wright tenderised Andreev's leg. Andreev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andreev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wright bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andreev's head backwards.
Andreev misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright throws a hook but Andreev blocks it.
It looked like Andreev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andreev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wright has time to react.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Andreev. #TD#
Andreev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wright's guard.
Wright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andreev.
Andreev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wright has momentary wrist control but Andreev slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ira Wright just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Wright fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wright moves out of range as Andreev strikes.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Andreev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wright blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andreev.
Wright blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andreev.
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev is trying to control the action in half guard but Wright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andreev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andreev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Wright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andreev.
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wright's head.
Andreev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Andreev with the ground and pound but Wright uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wright has his hands on Andreev's head, controlling the position.
Andreev lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Andreev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andreev looking to pass the guard.
Wright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andreev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Andreev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Andreev uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Wright gets caught flat footed, as Andreev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Andreev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wright is looking to stand up but Andreev isn't so interested in that idea.
Andreev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andreev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Wright is retaining full guard.
Andreev postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it.
Andreev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Andreev drops back looking for a leg! Wright is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wright manages to kick Andreev off! Andreev jumps back into Wright's guard.
Andreev postures up.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andreev.
Wright connects with a leg kick. Andreev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andreev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Wright lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andreev doesn't seem phased though.
Wright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andreev on the side of the head.
Andreev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Andreev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev had his way with Ira Wright in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Andreev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wright eats them both and turns towards Andreev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wright lands with a right hand.
Wright jabs Andreev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wright stuns Andreev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andreev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Andreev throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Andreev moved out of range nicely.
Andreev misses with a straight right.
Wright goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wright connects with a solid leg kick.
Andreev misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a hook but Andreev blocks it.
Andreev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wright moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wright lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andreev at a distance.
Wright scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andreev throws out the jab. #T1#
Andreev slips a jab from Wright.
Andreev throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
Andreev moves out of range as Wright throws a body kick.
Andreev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wright.
Andreev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andreev blocks a leg kick.
Andreev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andreev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Andreev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Andreev scores with the left hand. Wright knows he should have avoided that one.
Andreev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good work by Andreev as he checks the leg kick.
Andreev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wright comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Andreev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wright circles away.
Wright lands a glancing blow to the side of Andreev's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andreev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Andreev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wright's head.
Andreev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice sprawl there from Wright as Andreev shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Andreev is just out of range.
Wright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andreev on the side of the head.
Wright throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wright stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Andreev.
A nice combination there by Wright.
#T3##TD#
Andreev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wright working a defensive guard here.
Andreev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wright is trying to control the position but Andreev postures up.
Andreev throwing strikes from guard but Wright blocks nicely.
Andreev advances position into side control!
Andreev lands an elbow.
Andreev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
Andreev lands a nice forearm strike.
Andreev in side control, throwing shots but Wright defends.
Sloppy strikes there by Andreev.
Andreev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Andreev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Andreev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wright manages to work his way to half guard, despite Andreev's best efforts.
Wright wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ira Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wright 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ira Wright! Ira Wright retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Ira Wright made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PFC 85 Andreev vs Gravas
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Gravas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Andreev if he has to take too many more of those.
Gravas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andreev doesn't seem bothered though.
Andreev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Latka Gravas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Gravas misses
and Andreev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andreev misses with a body shot.
Andreev thuds a left hand into Gravas 's body.
Gravas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andreev was well out of range. Poor timing from Gravas .
Gravas lands with a nice body punch.
Gravas misses with a head kick.
Gravas looks to land a right hand but Andreev moved out of range.
Andreev looks to throw the jab but Gravas is out of range.
Andreev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gravas scores with a push kick.
Gravas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the body from Gravas misses
and Andreev counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andreev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravas was well out of range. Poor timing from Andreev.
Gravas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gravas throws a leg kick #TD#
and Andreev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Andreev.
Andreev landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Andreev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gravas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Andreev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Andreev preventing the sweep.
Gravas has his hands on Andreev's head, controlling the position.
Gravas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gravas controlling Andreev's posture.
Andreev lands a couple of digs.
Gravas is trying to keep Andreev in close.
#T2#
Andreev wants to control from the top but Gravas keeps moving.
Gravas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Andreev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Andreev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Andreev throwing strikes but missing.
Our spies down at at White Eagle inform us that Gravas has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Andreev throws an elbow that misses. Gravas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andreev's guard. Nice move by Gravas !#REVB#
Andreev working a defensive guard but Gravas passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Andreev actively working from the bottom here.
Gravas prevents Andreev from improving his position.#T3#
Andreev is trying to control but can't.
Gravas is looking to take a break and control but Andreev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gravas prevents Andreev from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Gravas seems content to control.
Andreev trying to control from the bottom.
Andreev wants to control but Gravas passes into side.
Andreev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gravas 's best efforts.
Gravas trying to control the action but Andreev is working from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Andreev tries to roll over but Gravas keeps him under control.
Gravas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Andreev is trying to maintain the position but Gravas is very close to passing his half guard.
Andreev is refusing to be controlled, as Gravas sits in half guard. #SUB#
Andreev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gravas pulls his head out easily.
Gravas stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Alexey Andreev will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Andreev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gravas throws out the jab.
Gravas throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Gravas misses
and Andreev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That kick from Gravas tenderised Andreev's leg. Andreev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab by Andreev.
Andreev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gravas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gravas throws a leg kick which misses Andreev's front leg but catches the back leg as Andreev tries to avoid it.
Andreev throws a big shot that misses.
Gravas misses with a low kick.
Andreev throwing a counter right hand but Gravas manages to avoid it.
Gravas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Andreev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andreev ducks under a wild hook from Gravas .
A slapping body kick lands there for Gravas .
Gravas throws a hook but Andreev avoids it easily.
Andreev defending well as Gravas loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Andreev moves out of range of the body kick from Gravas .
Gravas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gravas lands a right hook to the body.
Andreev drops his hands momentarily and Gravas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gravas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gravas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andreev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Andreev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gravas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD#
Andreev feints and as Gravas raises his hands in defense, Andreev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Andreev throws a big elbow that misses.
Gravas trying to control the position.
Andreev connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Gravas keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev scoring with some ground and pound.
Andreev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andreev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gravas for as long as he can get away with.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andreev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Andreev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Andreev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Gravas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gravas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Andreev's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Gravas is looking for a triangle but Andreev pushes his legs off easily.
Andreev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gravas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andreev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Andreev trying to control but Gravas is working from the bottom. #T4#
Andreev working some strikes from top position.
Andreev is working Gravas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Andreev stands up over Gravas , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gravas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gravas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gravas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andreev's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Andreev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gravas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gravas content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexey Andreev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Gravas .
Andreev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gravas .
A slow jab from Gravas misses its intended target.
Gravas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andreev.
Gravas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andreev.
Gravas throws the kick towards the body but Andreev avoids it.
Gravas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andreev.
Andreev feinted with a counter takedown.
Gravas throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gravas . Andreev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andreev attempts a counter takedown but Gravas avoids it well and moves away.
Gravas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andreev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gravas thows a leg kick but Andreev checks it #TD#
and Andreev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gravas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gravas is refusing to be controlled, as Andreev sits in half guard. #T1#
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gravas 's head.
Gravas is trying to get back to full guard.
Gravas is concentrating on defense, preventing Andreev from advancing position.
Andreev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev trying to control the action but Gravas is working from the bottom.
Andreev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gravas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gravas is looking to control Andreev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gravas avoid being mounted?#T2#
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gravas 's head.
Andreev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Andreev is trying to control. Gravas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gravas is looking to improve his position.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Andreev.
Gravas wants to get back to full guard.
Andreev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gravas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andreev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andreev wants to control but Gravas is keeping him busy. #T3#
Gravas desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Andreev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gravas trying to control from the bottom.
Andreev working over Gravas with some ground and pound. Gravas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Andreev is keen to just control but Gravas is a slippery customer.
Gravas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gravas trying to control here.
Gravas is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alexey Andreev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andreev is taking a breather. Gravas 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.#T4#
Gravas tries to get to full guard but Andreev has control of the leg.
Andreev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Andreev is trying to control the action in half guard but Gravas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gravas manages to get to full guard.
Andreev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andreev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Gravas keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gravas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Andreev passes into half guard.
Andreev stalling away here and it's allowed Gravas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Gravas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gravas looks to score with a jab to the body but Andreev is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Gravas . Beautiful body shot.
Gravas throws an overhand right that lands on Andreev's shoulder, as Andreev tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Andreev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andreev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Andreev duly obliges.
Andreev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gravas . That one must have hurt.
Gravas misses with a low kick.
Andreev lands a body shot.
Andreev slips under a jab from Gravas .
Andreev clobbers Gravas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gravas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andreev finds it's way round the side to connect with Gravas 's head.
Andreev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gravas .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andreev blocks a jab.
Gravas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andreev.
Gravas throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Andreev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gravas 's guard.#T1#
Gravas keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gravas 's head.
Andreev throws a big right hand that misses.
Andreev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gravas is keeping the position for now.
Gravas wants to sweep here but Andreev controlling him for the moment.
Andreev throws a big elbow that misses.
Gravas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andreev stands up over Gravas , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Andreev trying to control but Gravas is working from the bottom.
Andreev lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Andreev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gravas wants to hit a switch here but Andreev passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gravas there!
Andreev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Andreev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gravas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Andreev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gravas hang on?
Gravas is bucking up trying to escape but Andreev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#
Gravas is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andreev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gravas is still in real trouble! Can Andreev finish him?
Andreev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gravas hang on?
Andreev loads up with a big shot that hurts Gravas ! He's pulled Andreev in close but Andreev has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Gravas survive? More strikes from Andreev and Gravas is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev retains his middleweight title!
Alexey Andreev tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
PFC 81 Andreev vs Antonio
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Antonio walks into a stiff left hand from Andreev.
Andreev throws a series of punches but Antonio moves out of range.
Antonio shapes to counter with a head kick.
Antonio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andreev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andreev tries to bum rush Antonio with a series of wild strikes but Antonio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Antonio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Antonio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Antonio throws a leg kick
and Andreev counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev throws a jab when Antonio was well out of range.
A nice side step and Antonio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Antonio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Andreev counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Antonio misses with an uppercut
and Andreev counters with a straight right hand.
Andreev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Antonio.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Antonio! But no joy.
Antonio blocks a jab.
Antonio feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
Andreev feints and as Antonio raises his hands in defense, Andreev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Andreev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Antonio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andreev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andreev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andreev connects with a couple of short punches.
Andreev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Antonio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andreev.
Antonio wants to stand and escape but Andreev is having none of it. #ES2#
Antonio manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Antonio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antonio misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Antonio manages to break the clinch.
Antonio moves out of range as Andreev strikes.#TD#
Andreev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Andreev seems to be working for a kimura but Antonio defends the submission attempt.
Antonio is trying to stand back up but Andreev is controlling him
#T3#
Antonio trying to hold on to Andreev's head to control him but Andreev postures up.
Andreev prevents Antonio from standing back up.
Andreev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Antonio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Andreev connects with a nice short shot to Antonio's temple.
Andreev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andreev stops Antonio from getting back to his feet.
Andreev is looking to advance position but Antonio won't allow it.
Andreev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Antonio taking some punishment here, with Andreev in his half guard. #T4#
Antonio is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andreev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Antonio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Andreev working Antonio over with strikes.
Antonio wants to get back to his feet.
Andreev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Andreev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev stops Antonio from getting back to his feet.
Andreev is nestled in close to Antonio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Antonio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andreev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Antonio tries to roll over but Andreev keeps him under control.
Andreev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that 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.
#R2#
Andreev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Andreev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andreev shoots in looking for a takedown. Antonio tries to sprawl out of it but Andreev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Antonio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev misses with a hook.
Andreev backing away here, and Antonio unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Antonio tries to bum rush Andreev with a series of wild strikes but Andreev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Antonio throws a body kick that misses
and Andreev counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Andreev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Antonio.
Andreev jabs at Antonio's body.#TD#
Andreev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Antonio manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Andreev keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Andreev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Antonio.
Antonio misses with a body punch.
Antonio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antonio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Antonio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andreev ducks under a wild hook from Antonio.#T2#
Andreev fails to land the takedown.
Eugenio Antonio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andreev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Antonio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Antonio misses with a looping right.
Andreev tries to counter with a takedown but Antonio is quick to defend against it.
Andreev throws the left hand but Antonio avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Antonio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Andreev.
Andreev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antonio manages to avoid it.
Antonio throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Antonio.
Antonio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andreev swings widly with a right hand
enabling Antonio to counter with a crisp jab.
Andreev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Antonio.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Andreev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Antonio can do to turn this around?
Antonio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Antonio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andreev scores with a sloppy right hand. Antonio should have avoided that one.
Antonio looks to throw the jab but Andreev is out of range.
It looked like Andreev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Antonio.
Andreev avoids the head kick by Antonio.
It looked like Andreev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Antonio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andreev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alexey Andreev is winning the standup battle so far.
Andreev blocks a head kick by Antonio.
Antonio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eugenio Antonio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3##TD#
Andreev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Antonio to the ground. Andreev is now in Antonio's guard.
Antonio keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass.
Andreev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andreev landing some decent shots from guard.
Antonio looking for a sweep. Not yet Antonio, not yet.
Andreev chips away with some ground and pound.
Andreev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antonio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Antonio pulls Andreev in close to prevent any damage.
Antonio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andreev.
Antonio pulls Andreev in to control the position. #T1#
Antonio controls Andreev momentarily but Andreev frees himself.
Andreev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Andreev throws a big elbow that misses.
Andreev scoring with some ground and pound.
Andreev lands a couple of elbows.
Andreev working some strikes from top position.
Andreev connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#
Antonio is rocked!
Andreev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Antonio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Antonio is still in real trouble! Can Andreev finish him?
Andreev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Antonio keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Antonio wants to get back to his feet but Andreev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Andreev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Andreev landing some decent shots from guard.
Andreev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Antonio's head.
Andreev loads up on a big left hand. Antonio felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Andreev looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Antonio can't hide his disappointment, as Andreev celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev retains his middleweight title!
Alexey Andreev decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
PFC 78 Andreev vs Darkk
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Andreev misses with a left hand
and Darkk counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Andreev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darkk was well out of range. Poor timing from Andreev.
Darkk is trying to counter with his kicks.
Andreev looks to land a combination. Darkk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Good shot there by Andreev.
Andreev blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev throws a hook to the side of Darkk's head but Darkk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darkk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Andreev misses with a body shot.
#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Andreev.
Darkk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andreev.
It seemed like Darkk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andreev connects with a right hand. Darkk shakes it off.
Darkk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andreev.
Darkk is trying to counter with his kicks.
Alexey Andreev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andreev digs a good hook to Darkk's body.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Darkk sprawls well. Darkk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andreev gets slowly back to his feet.
Darkk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Andreev with a body shot.#T2#
The fighters circling - Andreev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Darkk misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Andreev misses the target.
Andreev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andreev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darkk scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Jab from Darkk.#T3#
Andreev throws a jab but it's blocked by Darkk.
Ebeneezer Darkk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andreev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Darkk at a distance.
Darkk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Darkk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andreev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Darkk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Darkk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andreev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Darkk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andreev shoots for a double leg takedown but Darkk sprawls well. He's pushed Andreev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andreev throws a combination that misses
and Darkk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darkk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andreev.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darkk slips a jab from Andreev.
Darkk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darkk avoids the body shot from Andreev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Andreev throws out a powerful jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Darkk might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Andreev has got the better of the exchanges.
Andreev misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Darkk counters with a nice right hand that sends Andreev toppling to the canvas! Andreev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Darkk finish him?!#ROC2#
Andreev is rocked!
Darkk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Darkk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darkk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andreev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andreev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andreev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darkk.
#T1#
Andreev scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Andreev misses the target.
Darkk misses with a lunging right hand
and Andreev counters with a nice uppercut.
Andreev misses with a looping right.
Darkk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andreev misses with a looping left.
Darkk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Nice jab there from Andreev.
Darkk swings for the body but Andreev moves out of range.
Andreev throws a big shot that misses.
Darkk is trying to counter with his kicks.
Darkk throws a leg kick which misses Andreev's front leg but catches the back leg as Andreev tries to avoid it.
Andreev connects with the punch.
Andreev lunges at Darkk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Darkk's hand.
Andreev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Andreev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Darkk swivels and escapes.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Darkk sprawls well. Darkk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andreev gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Darkk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andreev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andreev takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Andreev swinging wildly here.
Darkk is trying to counter with his kicks.
Andreev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andreev throws a big shot that misses.
Andreev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Darkk responds with a good body kick, but Andreev manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circling - Andreev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darkk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ebeneezer Darkk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Darkk slips a straight right by Andreev.
Alexey Andreev is winning the standup battle so far.
Andreev throws a body punch but Darkk moves out of range.
Darkk flicks out a counter leg kick but Andreev steps away.
Andreev fails with the takedown.
Darkk unleashes a big counter combination but Andreev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Darkk enables Andreev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Darkk manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andreev trying to control but Darkk is working from the bottom. #T1#
Darkk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev stopping the sweep attempt from Darkk.
Andreev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Darkk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andreev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andreev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Andreev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Andreev postures up in Darkk's guard and throws a big left but Darkk blocks it. #SUB2#
Andreev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andreev's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Darkk looking for a sweep. Not yet Darkk, not yet.
Darkk keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Darkk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Darkk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Andreev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Darkk is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Andreev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Darkk's hands.#T3#
Darkk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Darkk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch lands to the side of Darkk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andreev throws a series of punches but Darkk moves out of range.
Darkk throws out a counter right but Andreev avoids it with no problem.
Darkk misses with a low kick.
It looked like Andreev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Darkk.
Andreev throws a right and a left that Darkk avoids nicely. #T4#
Andreev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Darkk defends it nicely.
Andreev lands with a nice combination. Darkk backs away looking to recover.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darkk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Andreev misses with an uppercut
and Darkk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ebeneezer Darkk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darkk throws a body kick that misses
and Darkk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darkk feints and then cracks Andreev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andreev down.
Darkk blocks a jab.
Andreev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darkk replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Andreev blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Darkk throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Andreev shoots in for a takedown but Darkk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Darkk scores with a body shot.
Darkk stuffs the takedown.
Andreev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darkk.
Darkk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Andreev.
Darkk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T2#
Andreev scores with a nice strike.
Andreev misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Darkk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Andreev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Darkk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darkk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darkk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Andreev throws a shot from downtown. Darkk moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Darkk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Andreev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3#
Darkk is trying to get back to full guard.
Darkk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Darkk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Darkk is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Andreev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev trying to control the position but Darkk is working away.
Darkk has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Andreev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Andreev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Darkk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Darkk tries to buck Andreev off but Andreev is having none of it.#T4#
Darkk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Andreev off and has taken his back!
Andreev rolls, trying to escape but Darkk keeps control of the position.
Andreev covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Darkk lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Darkk punishes Andreev with strikes from the back mount.
I really don't envy Andreev right now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darkk lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
I really don't envy Andreev right now.
Darkk lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ebeneezer Darkk dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Andreev throws a jab when Darkk was well out of range.
Darkk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andreev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darkk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Andreev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Darkk's half guard.
Darkk manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Darkk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Andreev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Darkk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andreev has managed to get both his arms back between Darkk's legs - danger averted.
Andreev showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Darkk working for a triangle but Andreev defends it easily.
Andreev postures up and lands a big shot to Darkk's brow. #SUB2#
Darkk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andreev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andreev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Andreev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andreev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Andreev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Andreev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Andreev distracts Darkk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andreev throws a big elbow that misses.
Darkk controls Andreev momentarily but Andreev frees himself.
Darkk is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Darkk keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darkk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Darkk keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Andreev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Darkk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andreev has managed to get both his arms back between Darkk's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Darkk has his foot on Andreev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andreev works his way back into a safe position though.
Andreev trying to control but Darkk is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Andreev misses with a takedown
and Darkk counters with a left to the body. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Darkk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andreev connects with a body shot.
Andreev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Darkk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Darkk throws a counter combo.
Andreev throws a nice looking combination but Darkk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Darkk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Andreev with a body shot.
Andreev throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Darkk counter with a right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darkk throws a body kick that misses
and Andreev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Andreev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andreev 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev retains his middleweight title!
Alexey Andreev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
PFC 73 Andreev vs Karimov
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Andreev throws a series of punches but Karimov moves out of range.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Andreev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Andreev.
Andreev misses with a left hand
and Karimov counters with a nice leg kick.
Andreev has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Karimov counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Andreev is trying to break the clinch but Karimov is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andreev. #TD#
Andreev has hold of one of Karimov's legs. Karimov is fighting the takedown attempt but Andreev gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1#
Karimov is trying to control the position but Andreev postures up.
Andreev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andreev postures up.
Andreev trying to control but Karimov is working from the bottom.
Andreev chips away with some ground and pound.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Karimov controlling the position.
Andreev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Karimov wants to control the position but Andreev says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Karimov is trying to get back to full guard.
Karimov wants to control but Andreev is keeping busy.
Andreev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Karimov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Karimov is trying to stand up here but Andreev is controlling him well. #T2#
Karimov trying to hold on to Andreev's head to control him but Andreev postures up.
Andreev working Karimov over with strikes.
Karimov won't allow Andreev to pass to mount.
Andreev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karimov's head.
Karimov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andreev is keen to just control but Karimov is a slippery customer.
Karimov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brazilian Elite Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Andreev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karimov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Andreev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karimov is looking to control Andreev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karimov avoid being mounted?#ES2#
Karimov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
Andreev scores with a nice strike.
Karimov wants to clinch#TD#
and Andreev counters with a takedown into side control.
Andreev lands a few punches from side control.
Andreev advances to mount.
Karimov is trying to escape the mount.
Andreev working Karimov over with strikes here.
Andreev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Karimov hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andreev lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#
Karimov is rocked!#T4#
Karimov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karimov is still in real trouble! Can Andreev finish him?
Andreev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Karimov wants to hold on but Andreev pushes him away.
Andreev looking to control but Karimov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andreev working Karimov over with strikes here.
Andreev cracks Karimov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Andreev controlling from mount.
Karimov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Andreev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Andreev postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Karimov bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Andreev and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Alexey Andreev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Dasha Karimov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you all for the support. This was my last fight. I had a great time and a great career. Jestem najlepszy!'.
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Event:
KOFC 123 - The Big Finale
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Fett misses with an uppercut
#TD#
so Andreev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Andreev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fett is keeping the position for now.
Andreev is working hard here to advance position.
Andreev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andreev throwing strikes from guard but Fett blocks nicely.
Andreev throws an elbow that misses. Fett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andreev's guard. Nice move by Fett!#REVB##SUB#
Andreev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Andreev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Andreev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fett's guard. #REVR#
Andreev cracks Fett with a solid left hand.
Fett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andreev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fett keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass.
Andreev with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Andreev throwing strikes but missing.
Andreev throws a big right hand that misses.
Andreev throws a strike but Fett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Andreev wants to control but Fett passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Andreev actively working from the bottom here.
Andreev is trying to get back to full guard.
Andreev trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Fett content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andreev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fett pulls his head out easily.
Fett working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Andreev's thigh. Andreev counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Andreev seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fett seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Andreev has his foot on Fett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fett works his way back into a safe position though.
Fett wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving. #SUB#
Andreev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fett is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Andreev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fett defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Andreev working for a triangle but Fett defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
That's time! Andreev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andreev ducks under a wild hook from Fett.
Fett scores with a nice head shot.
Andreev moves out of range of the strikes.
Andreev swinging wildly here.
Fett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Andreev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fett.
Fett throws a hook to the side of Andreev's head but Andreev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Andreev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andreev.
Fett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett misses with a left hand #TD#
and Andreev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fett won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andreev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fett is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Andreev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fett can do to turn this around?
Andreev working the head with strikes.
Fett managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Andreev.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fett keeps working.
Alexey Andreev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Fett regains half guard, as Andreev was trying to land strikes.
Andreev is thwarting Fett's attempts to control the position.
Andreev working Fett over with strikes.
Fett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andreev. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andreev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fett preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fett trying to control here.
Fett is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fett has hold of Andreev's hands but Andreev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fett is looking to control Andreev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fett avoid being mounted?
Fett wants to control but Andreev passes into side.
#T3#
Andreev misses with the ground and pound.
Andreev trying to control the action but Fett is working from the bottom.
Fett defending against the ground and pound.
Fett takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Andreev misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Andreev.
Andreev is looking to take a break and control but Fett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andreev lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Andreev throwing strikes but Fett manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Andreev tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fett presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Andreev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Andreev throwing strikes from guard but Fett blocks nicely.
Andreev throwing strikes from guard but Fett blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Fett has his foot on Andreev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andreev works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Fett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andreev scores with a jab to the body.
Fett misses with a left hand #TD#
and Andreev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Andreev is in close to Fett's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fett pulls Andreev in close to prevent any damage.
Andreev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andreev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett pulls Andreev in to control the position.
Andreev scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Fett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Andreev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fett is trying to keep Andreev in close.
Fett is pulling down on Andreev's head. It's preventing any offense from Andreev, at least for the moment.
Andreev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andreev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Andreev connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Andreev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Andreev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andreev being controlled here momentarily.
Andreev is in close to Fett's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Our spies down at at Crassus inform us that Fett has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Andreev throwing strikes but missing.
Fett looking to control.
Andreev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Andreev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fett keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Andreev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Andreev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Andreev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andreev throwing strikes but missing.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Fett keeps moving. #T4#
Andreev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andreev postures up and lands a big shot to Fett's brow.
Andreev landing some decent shots from guard.
Andreev throws an elbow that misses. Fett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andreev's guard. Nice move by Fett!#REVB#
Fett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Andreev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev clearly takes that 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.
#R4#
Fett with a hook.
Fett throws a big shot that misses.
Fett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fett lands a jab to the nose.
Andreev throws a hook but Fett blocks it.
Fett throws a jab when Andreev was well out of range.
Fett tries a head kick but it misses.
Fett might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fett looks to land a right hand but Andreev moved out of range.
Settakian Fett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett throws a lazy head kick
and Andreev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fett looks to land a right hand but Andreev moved out of range.
Andreev slips under a jab from Fett.
Andreev misses with the combination.
Settakian Fett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Fett throws a poor cross that misses
and Andreev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fett misses with an uppercut
and Andreev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fett throws a head kick but Andreev moves out of range.
Fett throws a looping overhand right but Andreev ducks down to avoid it.
Fett misses with a left hand #TD#
and Andreev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Andreev throws a big elbow that misses.
Fett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andreev controls the pace.
Andreev chips away with some ground and pound.
Fett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andreev throwing strikes from guard but Fett blocks nicely.
Andreev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Andreev is fighting to break Fett's control of his arms but Fett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Andreev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andreev.
Fett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andreev landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fett keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Andreev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fett manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Andreev has Fett in his guard.#REVB##T3#
Fett won't allow Andreev to sweep him here.
Fett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Andreev has his foot on Fett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fett works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Andreev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fett looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fett passes into half guard.
Fett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andreev keeps working.
Andreev is trying to maintain the position but Fett is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andreev tries to roll over but Fett keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alexey Andreev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Andreev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Andreev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andreev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Fett.
Andreev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fett's head.
Fett misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Andreev misses the target.
Fett tries to work over Andreev's front leg with a kick but Andreev checks it.
Fett looks to score with a jab to the body but Andreev is just out of range.
Fett moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett loads up on a big right hand but Andreev slips the punch.
Andreev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fett sprawls and moves away.
Settakian Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andreev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fett throws out the jab.
Jab from Fett.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Andreev darts in looking for a takedown but Fett gets double underhooks and turns Andreev into the cage. #T1#
Andreev looks to land a combination but Fett avoids it well.
Andreev moves out of range as Fett strikes.
Andreev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andreev lands with an uppercut that bounces Fett off the cage and back into range.
Andreev blocks a head kick by Fett.
As Fett looks to move away, Andreev throws a big counter combo but Fett just gets out of the way.
Fett throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Andreev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Andreev thows a huge punch but Fett dodges it nicely.
Andreev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Andreev working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Andreev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fett is looking to control Andreev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fett avoid being mounted?
Settakian Fett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Andreev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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!
Andreev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fett's head.
Fett has his hands clasped together around Andreev's back. He's all about the action.
Andreev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Andreev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Andreev connects with a nice short shot to Fett's temple.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fett keeps working. #SUB#
Andreev is working for a kimura here but Fett manages to reverse the position and he's now in Andreev's guard.
#SUB#
Andreev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fett defends it easily.#SUB#
Andreev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fett seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Alexey Andreev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Andreev looking to control.
#SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andreev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andreev working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Andreev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andreev, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Alexey Andreev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
KOFC 122 - Andreev vs Arias
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Arias avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Arias has managed to clinch.
Arias throws a head punch that misses.
Arias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andreev prevents a body shot from Arias.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andreev.
Arias struggles to land a body shot inside as Andreev controls his hands.
#TD2#
Arias has picked Andreev up - he's going for a ride! Arias dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Andreev moves into full guard.
Andreev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arias manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Andreev lands a couple of digs.
Arias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andreev won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Arias is trying to control the position but Andreev postures up.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Andreev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arias works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andreev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arias's head.
Arias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andreev controls the pace.
Andreev stopping the sweep attempt from Arias.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev cracks Arias with a solid left hand.
Andreev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andreev is one step ahead there.
Arias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Andreev with a nice head shot there.
Andreev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andreev postures up in Arias's guard and throws a big left but Arias blocks it.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Andreev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andreev is in close to Arias's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Andreev stopping the sweep attempt from Arias.
Arias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Andreev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully. #T3#
Andreev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andreev distracts Arias with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andreev trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Andreev throws a big elbow that misses.
Andreev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Andreev preventing the sweep.
Andreev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andreev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andreev is in close to Arias's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Arias is trying to keep Andreev in close.
Andreev throws a big right hand that misses.
Andreev distracts Arias with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andreev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Arias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andreev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Arias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andreev trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Andreev throws a series of punches but Arias avoids them all with ease.
Andreev jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Andreev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alexey Andreev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andreev slips nicely into half guard.
Andreev is looking to stall here but Arias recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Arias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arias is trying to control the position but Andreev postures up.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Arias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Andreev is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Andreev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arias is thwarting Andreev's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Arias seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Andreev is defending against the submission attempts here by Arias.
Arias is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2##SUB#
Andreev actively working from the bottom here.
Andreev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arias can do to turn this around?
Andreev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Andreev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Andreev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andreev is trying to keep Arias in close.
#T3#
Arias seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Andreev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arias content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Arias trying to control but Andreev is working from the bottom.
Andreev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arias postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arias content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Andreev throws his legs up looking for a submission but Arias uses it to pass to side control.
Andreev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arias lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Andreev sneaks back into half guard.
Arias not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias is trying to control. Andreev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Arias is trying to work for a kimura but Andreev is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Arias will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Andreev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arias connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andreev scrambles back to his feet.
Arias works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arias connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arias throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andreev slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Arias misses the target.
Andreev fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev throws a looping overhand right but Arias ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Arias has closed the distance and engaged Andreev in a clinch.
#BC#
Andreev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arias lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Arias rushes Andreev and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Andreev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arias misses with the head strike.
Andreev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arias after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Arias.
Arias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Arias scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andreev backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Arias fails to land.
Arias has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Andreev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Arias can turn it around.
Arias lands an uppercut.
Arias has a couple of punches blocked by Andreev.
Arias lands a left hand.
Arias misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Arias gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andreev gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB#
Andreev has his feet on Arias's thighs here. He's pushed Arias off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Arias screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev retains his welterweight title!
A less than humble Alexey Andreev 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:
KOFC 119 - Andreev vs Song
Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Andreev throws a jab when Song was well out of range.
Song misses with a hook.
Song avoids the body shot from Andreev.
It seemed like Song was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andreev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andreev.
Andreev misses with a wild body shot.
Andreev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Song swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Song as he jumps to the side.
Song moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andreev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andreev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Song connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Andreev closes the distance and pushes Song back into the cage.
Song tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andreev's elbow. #TD#
Andreev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Song wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Andreev seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Song has recovered full guard.
Andreev is in close to Song's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Song is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Song is keeping the position.
Song avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andreev prevents Song from getting back to his feet.
Andreev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Song wants to stand and escape but Andreev is having none of it. #SUB#
Andreev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andreev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andreev cracks Song with a solid left hand.
Song is looking to stand up but Andreev isn't so interested in that idea.
Song working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andreev.
Andreev scoring with some ground and pound.
Andreev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Andreev works over Song with some ground and pound from guard.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Song keeps moving.
Andreev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Andreev is in close to Song's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Song is looking to stand up but Andreev isn't so interested in that idea.
Song is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Andreev working some strikes from top position.
Andreev works over Song with some ground and pound from guard.
Andreev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Song is keeping the position for now.
Andreev cracks Song with a solid left hand.
Andreev trying to control but Song is working from the bottom. #T4#
Andreev stands up over Song, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Andreev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Song wants to stand and escape but Andreev is having none of it.
Andreev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Song is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andreev is controlling him.
Andreev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Song wants to stand but Andreev is controlling the position.
Andreev passes into half guard.
Song wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Song fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Andreev checks it well.
Andreev scores with a punch to the head.
Song throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A jab from Song misses.
Andreev dives in and grabs Song's left leg, looking for a takedown. Song pushes down on Andreev's head and hops out.
Song throws a shot from downtown. Andreev moves away and avoids it.
Andreev lands with a straight right. Song didn't see that one coming.
Song cracks the inside of Andreev's front leg.
Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andreev manages to avoid it.
Min-Sik Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Song misses with a hook
enabling Andreev to counter with a crisp jab.
Song rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andreev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Song connects with a leg kick. Andreev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Song keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andreev.
A punch combination from Andreev misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Song rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andreev counters with a stiff right hand.
Andreev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andreev loads up on a big right hand but Song slips the punch.
Song closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Andreev fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Andreev. Beautiful body shot.
Song digs a good body shot into Andreev's ribs.
Song misses with an uppercut.
Song throws a front kick that sends Andreev stumbling back into the cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Song, right into the meat.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andreev.
Song fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andreev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andreev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andreev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Andreev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Song throws a shot from downtown. Andreev moves away and avoids it.
Song lands a nice looking body kick.
Andreev shoots in looking for a takedown but Song manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andreev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Song connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andreev. Andreev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andreev ducks under a wild hook from Song.
Song misses the shot to the body.
Song scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2##TD#
Andreev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Andreev is keen to just control but Song is a slippery customer.
Alexey Andreev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andreev prevents Song from standing back up.
#SUB#
Song is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Andreev has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Song is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Alexey Andreev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
KOFC 116 - Fett vs Andreev
Date: Jul 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Fett throws a body shot but no joy.
Andreev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Fett misses.
Andreev throws a poor cross that misses
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Andreev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Andreev throws a looping overhand right but Fett ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fett. Andreev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fett just misses with a punch to the body.
Andreev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Andreev with a poor takedown
and Fett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fett throws the left hand but Andreev avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Andreev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fett!
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!
Andreev is trying to ground and pound but Fett uses the momentary lack of control by Andreev to regain half guard. #T1#
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andreev thows a huge punch but Fett dodges it nicely.
Andreev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andreev trying to control from half guard but Fett is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett is in trouble now - Andreev has advanced to mount!
Andreev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fett's coaches at Crassus have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Andreev thowing shots but they're missing.
Andreev throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Andreev controlling from mount. #T2#
Andreev looking to control but Fett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andreev misses with some ground and pound and Fett recovers position to half guard.
Andreev thows a huge punch but Fett dodges it nicely.
Fett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andreev.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Andreev lands a nice short elbow.
Andreev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andreev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andreev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fett defending well though.
Andreev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Andreev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andreev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Andreev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andreev.
Andreev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andreev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Andreev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Andreev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andreev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Andreev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Andreev wants to control but Fett is keeping him busy. #T4#
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fett's head.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andreev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fett!
Andreev landing shots from mount.
Andreev lands a couple of good shots and Fett has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Andreev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fett has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Andreev.
Fett trying to control the hands but Andreev won't let him.
Fett is covering up but some of the strikes from Andreev are getting through and doing damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev'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#
Andreev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fett.
Andreev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fett tests Andreev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andreev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Andreev tries to counter it with a takedown but Fett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Andreev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Andreev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fett finds it's way round the side to connect with Andreev's head.
Settakian Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Andreev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Andreev thows a huge punch but Fett dodges it nicely.
Andreev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Andreev thows a huge punch but Fett dodges it nicely.
Andreev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Andreev controlling the pace.
Fett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andreev.
Andreev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Andreev lands a nice short elbow.
Andreev is looking to advance position but Fett won't allow it.
Andreev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Andreev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andreev.
Fett taking some punishment here, with Andreev in his half guard.
Fett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andreev.
Andreev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Andreev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fett defends it well.
Andreev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Andreev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fett trying to control here.
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fett's head.
Andreev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fett is trying to control but can't.
Andreev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fett moves into full guard.
Andreev passes Fett's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Andreev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andreev throwing shots but Fett is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Andreev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Fett is defending well.
Andreev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fett defending well though.
Fett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andreev. #SUB2#
Andreev seems to be working for a kimura but Fett defends the submission attempt.
Andreev trying to control from Fett's half guard. Fett has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Fett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev is looking to work some ground and pound but Fett has wrist control.
Andreev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andreev connects with a couple of short punches.
Fett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andreev.
Andreev is looking to work some ground and pound but Fett has wrist control.
Fett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Andreev connects with a crisp jab.
Settakian Fett is winning the standup battle so far.
Fett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Andreev counters with a stiff right hand.
Fett walks into a straight right hand from Andreev.
Andreev misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy body kick from Fett #TD2#
and Andreev counters with a takedown into side control.
Fett wants to control but Andreev postures up.
Andreev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Andreev is looking to take a break and control but Fett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fett managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Andreev.
#T1##SUB2#
Andreev swings around for an armbar but Fett sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Andreev's guard.#SUB2#
Andreev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fett is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Andreev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andreev looking to control.
Andreev wants to hit a switch here but Fett passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Andreev there!
Andreev regains half guard.#T2#
Andreev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andreev is looking to control Fett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andreev avoid being mounted?
Fett with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Andreev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fett pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Andreev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Andreev is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Andreev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andreev is positioning himself well to prevent Fett advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Andreev actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Andreev actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Andreev looking for submissions off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Andreev wants to get back to full guard.
Andreev trying to control but Fett postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Settakian Fett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Andreev gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andreev fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Andreev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Andreev lands a head shot.
Fett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Andreev misses.
Fett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andreev moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Fett there.
Nice sprawl there from Fett as Andreev shoots in.
Andreev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Andreev throws a right and a left that Fett avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fett.
Andreev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good standup being displayed there by Andreev as he connects with a hook.
Fett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Andreev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fett.
Andreev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andreev.
Fett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Andreev throws a series of punches but Fett avoids them all with ease.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fett as he jumps to the side.
Fett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett lunges at Andreev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andreev's hand. #T2#
Andreev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Andreev looks to land a left hand but Fett moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Fett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andreev dips to his left and cracks Fett with an uppercut!
Fett misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Fett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fett.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fett pushes Andreev away with a front kick.
Andreev shoots in but no luck this time.
Settakian Fett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Andreev.
Fett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Andreev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fett throws a low kick, looking for Andreev's leg but Andreev calmly moves out of range.
Fett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andreev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fett swings widly with a right hand
and Andreev counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Fett ducks under a wild hook from Andreev.
Andreev throws a series of punches but Fett moves out of range.
Andreev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fett moves away.
Andreev defending well as Fett loads up on a big left hand.
Andreev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andreev misses with a looping left.
Fett misses with a wild body shot.
Fett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andreev lands with a shot to the body.
Fett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andreev.
Fett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andreev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fett throws out the jab. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Andreev misses the target.
Andreev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fett throws the left hand but Andreev avoids the punch easily.
Andreev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fett.
Andreev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
Andreev digs a good body shot into Fett's ribs.
Fett misses with a kick to the body
and Andreev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andreev.
Nice straight punches there by Fett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fett.
Fett throws a body punch but Andreev moves out of range.
Andreev moves out of range as Fett strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Alexey Andreev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Andreev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andreev blocks a jab.
Fett drops his hands momentarily and Andreev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andreev moves away.
Andreev avoids the body shot from Fett.
Andreev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andreev throws a looping overhand right but Fett ducks down to avoid it.
Fett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andreev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fett misses with a shot to the body
letting Andreev counter with a right hand.
Fett misses with a body punch
and Andreev counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Andreev thuds a left hand into Fett's body.
Andreev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fett misses the jab.
Fett avoids the body shot from Andreev.
Fett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andreev momentarily.
Fett misses with a looping right.
Fett is looking to land body kicks.
Fett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andreev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fett walks into a straight right hand from Andreev.
Andreev misses with a two punch combination.
Settakian Fett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Andreev lands a jab to Fett's midsection.
Fett throws a lazy right hand but Andreev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fett ducks under a wild hook from Andreev.
Andreev misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreev slips under a jab.
Andreev ducks under a wild hook from Fett.
The fighters circling - Andreev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andreev throws a right hand that Fett ducks under and follows up with a left that Fett also avoids with ease.
Fett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andreev.
Fett looks to land a body kick but Andreev moved away.
A big left from Andreev misses. #T3#
Andreev misses with a series of wild punches.
Fett throws a jab when Andreev was well out of range.
Andreev works Fett's body with a nice hook.
Andreev throws a series of punches but Fett moves out of range.
Andreev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Fett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andreev.
Andreev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Andreev cracks Fett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andreev throws a right hand that misses
and Fett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fett throws a lazy uppercut
and Andreev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fett. That's going to slow Andreev down.
Alexey Andreev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Andreev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andreev misses with a few strikes there.
Fett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Andreev misses its intended target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andreev slips a jab from Fett.
Fett misses with a shot to the body
and Andreev counters with a stiff right hand.
Fett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Andreev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fett misses with a hook
and Andreev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fett misses with a body shot
and Andreev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andreev was well out of range. Poor timing from Fett.
Fett misses with an uppercut
enabling Andreev to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Andreev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andreev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Alexey Andreev was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
KOFC 113 - Hallick vs Mountain
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Sarducci is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sarducci's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andreev under the eye.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Sarducci lands a nice looking body shot.
Andreev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sarducci throws an overhand right that lands on Andreev's shoulder, as Andreev tries to avoid the shot.
Andreev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andreev.
Sarducci takes a swing at Andreev's ribcage but misses.
Sarducci misses with a straight left.
Sarducci throws a hook to the side of Andreev's head but Andreev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andreev scores with a sloppy right hand. Sarducci should have avoided that one. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Andreev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarducci avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Andreev.
Andreev fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T1#
Sarducci on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sarducci taking a bit of punishment here - Andreev scoring with strikes.
Andreev lands some shots froms side control.
Andreev trying to control the position but Sarducci is working away.
Andreev cracks Sarducci with a big elbow.
Andreev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sarducci will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sarducci defending against the ground and pound.
Andreev misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from Andreev crashes against the mat.
#T2#
Sarducci takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Andreev trying to control the action but Sarducci is working from the bottom.
Sarducci defending against the ground and pound.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sarducci takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Andreev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sarducci dodges the ground and pound from Andreev.
Sarducci takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Andreev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Andreev working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Andreev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sarducci defending against the ground and pound.
Andreev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sarducci stops Andreev from passing to mount. #SUB#
Andreev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sarducci has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andreev scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev working the ground and pound but Sarducci is defending the strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sarducci can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Sarducci wants to control but Andreev postures up.
Sarducci takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andreev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Andreev scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Andreev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sarducci has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andreev content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Andreev lands some shots froms side control.
Andreev scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Andreev scores with a body shot.
Sarducci throws a jab when Andreev was well out of range.
Donk. Andreev catches Sarducci right on the button with a cross.
Andreev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sarducci.
Andreev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Andreev throws a body punch but Sarducci moves out of range.
Sarducci misses with a straight right.
Andreev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alexey Andreev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andreev tests Sarducci's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andreev moves out of range as Sarducci strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andreev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sarducci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andreev.
Andreev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sarducci moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sarducci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexey Andreev is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Andreev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sarducci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andreev throws out the jab.
Andreev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sarducci can do to turn this around?
Andreev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sarducci.
Sarducci now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andreev lands with a nice combination. Sarducci backs away looking to recover.
Sarducci leaves Andreev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sarducci doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sarducci scores with a body shot.
Guido Sarducci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andreev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A lazy left from Sarducci finds it's target.
Sarducci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andreev moves away.#T2#
Andreev scores with a punch to the head.
Andreev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarducci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andreev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Andreev avoids the body shot from Sarducci.
Andreev misses the jab.
Sarducci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sarducci sprawls well. Sarducci wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andreev gets slowly back to his feet.
Andreev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andreev misses with a wild body shot.
Andreev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Andreev misses. #T3#
Andreev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sarducci but Sarducci pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sarducci uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Andreev misses with a double jab
and Sarducci counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andreev throws a lazy uppercut
and Sarducci counters with a stiff right hand.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown but Sarducci shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sarducci! But no joy.
Sarducci throws an overhand right that lands on Andreev's shoulder, as Andreev tries to avoid the shot.
Sarducci avoids the body shot from Andreev.
Andreev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sarducci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Andreev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andreev.
Andreev just misses with a punch to the body.
Andreev looks to throw the jab but Sarducci is out of range.
Sarducci misses with a straight left.
Andreev misses with a series of wild punches.
Sarducci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andreev avoids the body shot from Sarducci.
Sarducci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarducci clobbers Andreev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexey Andreev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
That's time! Andreev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sarducci just misses with a punch to the body.
Sarducci jabs at Andreev's body.
Nice defenses there by Andreev.
Sarducci lands a jab to the nose.
Sarducci jabs Andreev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sarducci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andreev.
Andreev scores with a hook to the body. Sarducci takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sarducci scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarducci throws a shot from downtown. Andreev moves away and avoids it.
Sarducci takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sarducci slips a jab from Andreev.
A cross from Andreev lands.#T1#
Sarducci throws a looping overhand right but Andreev ducks down to avoid it.
Andreev loads up on a big right hand but Sarducci slips the punch.
Sarducci throws a body punch but Andreev moves out of range.
Andreev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andreev shoots for a double leg takedown but Sarducci sprawls well. He's pushed Andreev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sarducci looks to throw the jab but Andreev is out of range.
Andreev looks to land a combination but Sarducci avoids it well.
Andreev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sarducci misses with a body shot.
Sarducci misses with a wild body shot.
Andreev throws a big counter combination but Sarducci scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sarducci swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Andreev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sarducci is wriggling around but Andreev manages to pass to half guard.
#T2##REVB#
Andreev trying to control from half guard but Sarducci is working away.
Andreev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andreev working the head and body with strikes.
Sarducci has hold of Andreev's hands but Andreev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andreev trying to control from half guard but Sarducci is working away.
Sarducci keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andreev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Sarducci tries to get to full guard but Andreev has control of the leg.
Sarducci has hold of Andreev's hands but Andreev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Andreev connects with a nice short shot to Sarducci's temple.
Sarducci really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andreev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sarducci has hold of Andreev's hands but Andreev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alexey Andreev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sarducci has hold of Andreev's hands but Andreev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Andreev lands with a punch from half guard.
Andreev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sarducci defending well though.
Andreev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Guido Sarducci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexey Andreev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Andreev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sarducci taking some punishment here, with Andreev in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Andreev seems content to control.
Andreev is nestled in close to Sarducci, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Andreev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Andreev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sarducci defending well though.
Andreev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sarducci with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sarducci on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Andreev drops an elbow to the side of Sarducci's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, if Andreev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Andreev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andreev, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
KOFC 106 - Andreev vs Aoki 2
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Andreev is just out of range.
Aoki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Andreev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aoki defends well and Andreev ends up having to push Aoki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Andreev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andreev blocks a jab.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Andreev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aoki.
Andreev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aoki lands a nice shot that snaps Andreev's head back.
Aoki cracks a nice hook into Andreev's ribs.
Andreev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andreev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aoki throws the left hand but Andreev avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Andreev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Andreev.
Andreev misses the shot to the body.
Andreev digs a good hook to Aoki's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andreev.
#T1#
A slow jab from Andreev misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Aoki - just one landing.
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Andreev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aoki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andreev slips under a jab from Aoki.
Andreev cracks a nice hook into Aoki's ribs.
Andreev throws a lazy right hand but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Aoki.
Aoki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andreev throws a series of punches but Aoki moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Andreev.
Aoki misses with a straight right.
Aoki misses with a hook
#TD#
and Andreev counters with a shoot takedown. Aoki fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Andreev stands up over Aoki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Andreev pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Aoki has his feet on Andreev's thighs here. He's pushed Andreev off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Andreev screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aoki Aoki!
Aoki Aoki is the new welterweight champion!
Aoki Aoki managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
KOFC 101 - Fungus vs Kromog
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Sarducci throws the left hand but Andreev avoids the punch easily.
Sarducci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andreev.
Andreev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sarducci lands with a good body shot.
Alexey Andreev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarducci takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice straight punches there by Andreev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andreev.
Sarducci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andreev moves away.
Andreev misses with a takedown attempt
and Sarducci counters with a stiff right hand.
Sarducci is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Andreev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sarducci.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
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!
Sarducci misses with a wild body shot.
Andreev throwing a counter right hand but Sarducci manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Sarducci 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andreev misses with a hook. Sarducci ducked under it nicely. #T1##TD#
Andreev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sarducci's guard.
Sarducci has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sarducci wants to sweep here but Andreev controlling him for the moment.
Andreev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andreev distracts Sarducci with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andreev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sarducci working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Andreev is stalling in the full guard.
Andreev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sarducci preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarducci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andreev trying to control but Sarducci is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Sarducci throws a jab when Andreev was well out of range.
Sarducci loads up on a big right hand but Andreev slips the punch.
Sarducci takes one on the button.
Andreev scores with a body shot.
Andreev slips under a jab from Sarducci.
Andreev attempts a counter takedown but Sarducci avoids it well and moves away.
Andreev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sarducci sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andreev somewhat.
Sarducci throws out a counter right but Andreev avoids it with no problem.
Andreev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sarducci.
Andreev misses the shot to the body.
Sarducci looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Sarducci misses.
Andreev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarducci moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andreev. Sarducci does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Sarducci walks into a left hand.
Andreev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sarducci takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andreev shoots in looking for a takedown. Sarducci tries to sprawl out of it but Andreev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sarducci manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarducci doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andreev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sarducci.
Andreev lands with a hook. Sarducci tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sarducci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andreev moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Andreev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sarducci has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Andreev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sarducci did well to prevent Andreev getting side control.#SUB#
Andreev is trying to work for a kimura but Sarducci is defending well.
Sarducci wants to improve his position but Andreev is controlling well.
Sarducci won't allow Andreev to pass to mount. #SUB#
Andreev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Andreev is looking for a kimura but Sarducci is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Andreev to get the leverage. #T1#
Andreev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Andreev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Andreev content to control rather than advance.
We've been hearing good reports from Andreev'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.
Sarducci has hold of Andreev's hands but Andreev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Andreev throwing shots but Sarducci is blocking nicely.
Alexey Andreev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andreev passes to side control.
Sarducci takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sarducci prevents Andreev from moving into mount. #T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sarducci tries to bench press Andreev off him but Andreev keeps the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sarducci can do anything to dispel that myth.
Andreev advances nicely into full mount.
A nice elbow there by Andreev.
Sarducci takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Andreev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andreev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Andreev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sarducci can do to turn this around?
Andreev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andreev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Andreev scoring with strikes but Sarducci is staying in there. #T3#
Sarducci is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Andreev lands a big elbow.
Andreev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andreev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Andreev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sarducci looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB#
Andreev with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sarducci wants to hold on but Andreev pushes him away.#T4#
Andreev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sarducci?
#SUB#
Andreev looking to secure an arm triangle but Sarducci defends it well.
Andreev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andreev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sarducci can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Andreev controlling the position easily from mount.
Andreev working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Andreev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Sarducci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andreev.#TD#
Andreev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sarducci is trying to defend but Andreev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sarducci wants to improve his position but Andreev is controlling well.
#SUB#
Andreev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andreev wants to free his trapped foot but Sarducci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sarducci's head.
Andreev is trying to control. Sarducci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andreev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Andreev seems to be looking for submissions.
Andreev throwing shots but Sarducci is blocking nicely.
Sarducci keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andreev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andreev lands strikes from half guard.
Andreev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andreev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Sarducci is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andreev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andreev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Andreev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Andreev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Andreev is looking for a kimura but Sarducci is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Andreev to get the leverage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Andreev lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Andreev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sarducci's head. #T3#
Andreev is looking to take a break and control but Sarducci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Andreev there.
Andreev lands with a punch from half guard.
Andreev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Andreev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Andreev winds up and cracks Sarducci with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sarducci blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andreev.
Ground and pound from Andreev.
Sarducci has hold of Andreev's hands but Andreev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Andreev lands strikes from half guard.
Sarducci is trying to maintain the position but Andreev is very close to passing his half guard.
Andreev trying to control the action but Sarducci is working from the bottom.
Sarducci is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andreev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andreev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sarducci trying to hold on to Andreev's head to control him but Andreev postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andreev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Andreev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Sarducci takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andreev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarducci was well out of range. Poor timing from Andreev.
Sarducci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Andreev looking to score a takedown here. Sarducci is defending well but Andreev drives through and ends up in Sarducci's guard.
Sarducci being controlled here, momentarily.
Andreev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Andreev 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.
Andreev throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Andreev is in close to Sarducci's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Sarducci keeps moving.
Andreev advances position into side control!
Andreev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sarducci dodges the ground and pound from Andreev.
Sarducci is letting Andreev control him for a moment.
Sarducci takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sarducci is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T2#
Andreev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sarducci is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sarducci managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Andreev.
Andreev wants to control but Sarducci is keeping him busy.
Sarducci takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sloppy strikes there by Andreev.#T3#
Sarducci is not content to let Andreev control the position.
Andreev is staying tight to Sarducci's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Andreev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Andreev is working Sarducci over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sarducci struggling a bit here.
Sarducci taking a bit of punishment here - Andreev scoring with strikes.
Check out the look on Andreev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T4#
Andreev tries to score with some ground and pound. Sarducci controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Andreev trying to control the position but Sarducci is working away.
Andreev is putting a hurting on Sarducci here, landing some big shots from side control.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sarducci keeps working.
The referee asks Andreev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Andreev prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sarducci is working to avoid the ground and pound but Andreev connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Andreev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sarducci is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev had his way with Guido Sarducci in that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev'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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sarducci tries to move into range but Andreev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sarducci throws a looping overhand right but Andreev ducks down to avoid it.
Andreev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sarducci defends well and Andreev ends up having to push Sarducci into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sarducci cracks Andreev with an open hand slap.
Andreev shoots for a double leg takedown but Sarducci sprawls well. He's pushed Andreev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sarducci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andreev moves away.
Sarducci misses with a body shot.
Sarducci thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarducci throws a body shot but no joy.
Andreev is looking to counter punch.
Sarducci feints a jab promting Andreev to slip. Sarducci then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Andreev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sarducci throws a hook to the side of Andreev's head but Andreev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andreev throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Sarducci misses with a jab to the body
and Andreev counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Andreev feints and as Sarducci raises his hands in defense, Andreev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Andreev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Andreev chips away with some ground and pound.
Andreev trying to control but Sarducci is working from the bottom.
Andreev stands up over Sarducci, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Andreev pushes down on Sarducci's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Andreev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sarducci has managed to free his arm - good work.
Andreev trying to control the pace. #T2#
Sarducci trying to control but Andreev postures up.
#SUB#
Andreev is working for a kimura but Sarducci is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Andreev 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.
#T3#
Andreev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Andreev controlling the position easily from mount.
Andreev cracks Sarducci with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Guido Sarducci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexey Andreev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Sarducci is in a horrible position here. Andreev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Andreev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Andreev with good strikes from the mount here!
Sarducci is trying to escape the mount.
Andreev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Andreev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sarducci is surviving well by controlling Andreev's body position as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Andreev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andreev 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:42
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:42
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev retains his welterweight title!
Alexey Andreev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
KOFC 94 - Andreev vs Aoki
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Andreev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aoki was covering up waiting for the punch and Andreev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Andreev with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Aoki working for a triangle but Andreev defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Aoki has his foot on Andreev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andreev works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Andreev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andreev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Andreev postures up.
#SUB2#
Aoki working for submissions but it's allowed Andreev to get to half guard.
Aoki trying to hold on to Andreev's head to control him but Andreev postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Andreev connects with a nice short shot to Aoki's temple. #T1#
Aoki trying to control but Andreev postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev working Aoki over with strikes.
Andreev is nestled in close to Aoki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Andreev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andreev pulls his head out easily.
Aoki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Andreev seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki taking some punishment here, with Andreev in his half guard.
Andreev wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Andreev manages to pass to mount!
Andreev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aoki looks a forlorn figure.
Andreev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aoki's face.
#ROC#
Aoki is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Aoki Aoki has been cut.
Aoki tries to hold on but Andreev pushes him away.
Andreev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Aoki is still in real trouble! Can Andreev finish him?#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreev postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Aoki out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Andreev goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Alexey Andreev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Aoki Aoki spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey wtf?? I got paid well ! Ask no more questions...me no speakee English....'.
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Event:
KOFC 88 - Andreev vs Bean
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Bean misses the shot to the body.
Alexey Andreev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andreev moves away.
Bean slips a jab from Andreev.
Andreev lands a head shot.
Andreev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andreev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bean loads up on a big right hand but Andreev slips the punch.
Bean looks to throw the jab but Andreev is out of range.
Andreev scores with a hook to the body. Bean takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bean throws a shot from downtown. Andreev moves away and avoids it.
Andreev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Bean.
A little jabbing left from Bean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andreev cracks Bean with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Andreev throws a good cross that connects.
Bean takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andreev throws a hook but Bean avoids it easily.
Bean now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bean takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andreev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bean.
Bean takes a swing at Andreev's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Bean. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bean.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Andreev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bean at a distance.
Andreev looks to land a right hand but Bean moved out of range.
Bean throws a series of punches but Andreev moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Andreev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bean as he avoids it easily.
Andreev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Andreev with a poor takedown
and Bean counters with a stiff right hand.
Andreev throws a shot from downtown. Bean moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bean! But no joy.
Bean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andreev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andreev throws a nice looking combination but Bean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Andreev.
Nice uppercut there from Andreev.#TD#
Andreev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andreev is working away from the top position though.
Andreev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bean is controlling Andreev's trapped leg to prevent Andreev from advancing to side control.#T3#
Andreev trying to control the action but Bean is working from the bottom.
Bean controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Andreev connects with a nice short shot to Bean's temple.
Andreev lands with a punch from half guard.
Bean moves into full guard.
Bean trying to control the position.
Andreev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Andreev with a nice head shot there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bean can do anything to dispel that myth.
Andreev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bean works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bean seems keen to control Andreev's posture.
Andreev landing some decent shots from guard.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Bean keeps moving.
Bean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andreev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bean is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bean scores with a decent looking hook.
Andreev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bean.
Bean walks into a left hand.
Andreev throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bean counter with a right hand.
Bean swings for the body but Andreev moves out of range.
Bean moves out of range as Andreev strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andreev, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut there from Bean.
Jab by Andreev.
Bean connects with a right hand. Andreev shakes it off.
Andreev misses with a takedown attempt - Bean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andreev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Andreev slips a straight right by Bean.
Andreev lands a nice shot that snaps Bean's head back.
Bean loads up on a big right hand but Andreev slips the punch.
A big right from Andreev misses.
Andreev throws a sloppy body shot
letting Bean counter with a right hand.
Andreev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Decent striking displayed by Andreev there.
Bean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bean loads up on a big right hand but Andreev slips the punch.
Andreev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bean can do to turn this around?
A left and a right from Andreev both land. Nice combination.
Andreev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andreev ducks under a wild hook from Bean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andreev. Bean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bean needs to keep his hands up - Andreev had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Bean misses the target.
Andreev lands a slapping body shot.
Andreev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bean.
Bean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bean throws a series of punches but Andreev moves out of range. #TD#
Andreev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bean!
Andreev working the ground and pound.
Andreev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bean managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Andreev.
Andreev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bean is trying to improve his position.
Andreev controlling the position. #T3#
Bean taking punishment in the form of punches.
Andreev throws an elbow but Bean slips to the side and avoids it well.
Andreev landing a few strikes.
Alexey Andreev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andreev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bean is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bean takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB#
Andreev is trying to get an arm triangle but Bean is defending well. #T4#
Bean takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Andreev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Andreev trying to control the action but Bean is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Bean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Andreev swings around for an armbar but Bean sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Andreev's guard.
Bean preventing the sweep.
Andreev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev'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.
#R3##TD#
Andreev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bean really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andreev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bean is looking to control Andreev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bean avoid being mounted?
Bean is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andreev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andreev controlling the action here.
Bean is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean wants to get back to his feet.
Andreev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bean does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Andreev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bean is staying active underneath Andreev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bean keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Andreev is thwarting Bean's attempts to control the position.
Andreev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Andreev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Andreev trying to control from half guard but Bean is working away.
Andreev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Andreev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bean trying to hold on to Andreev's head to control him but Andreev postures up.
Bean is trying to get back to full guard.
Andreev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Andreev lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Andreev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bean sees it coming and defends easily.
Andreev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bean is trying to get back to full guard.
Andreev slips a nice elbow through Bean's hands, connecting with Bean's forehead.#T3#
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bean taking some punishment here, with Andreev in his half guard.
Andreev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bean trying to control from the bottom.
Andreev lands strikes from half guard.
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bean's head.
Andreev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Andreev working over Bean with some ground and pound. Bean looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Andreev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Andreev wants to free his trapped foot but Bean is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Andreev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Bean blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andreev. #SUB#
Andreev is working for a kimura but Bean is defending it quite comfortably.
Andreev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bean is looking to improve his position.
Andreev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Andreev controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bean is defending against the submission attempts here by Andreev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Bean connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andreev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andreev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andreev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andreev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Andreev - just one landing.
Andreev scores with a nice right hand.
Andreev connects with a right hand. Bean shakes it off.
Bean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andreev.#T1#
Andreev throws a right hand that misses
letting Bean counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Andreev.
The crowd cheers as Bean lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andreev doesn't seem phased though.
Andreev misses with a double jab
and Bean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andreev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bean circles away.
Andreev fails to land the takedown.
Bean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bean takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Andreev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bean manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Andreev with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Andreev landing with the ground and pound.
Andreev postures up and lands a big shot to Bean's brow.
Bean wants to sweep but no luck.
Andreev is working Bean over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Andreev is in close to Bean's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bean can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andreev controls the pace.#SUB#
Andreev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andreev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Bean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andreev scoring with some ground and pound.
Bean is controlling Andreev's posture.
Andreev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bean's head.
Andreev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bean's head.
Andreev postures up.
Andreev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Andreev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bean's head.
Bean wants to sweep here but Andreev controlling him for the moment.
Andreev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bean's head.#T4#
Andreev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bean works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andreev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bean's head.
Andreev with a nice head shot there.
Bean working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Andreev drops back looking for a leg! Bean is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bean manages to kick Andreev off! Andreev jumps back into Bean's guard. #SUB#
Andreev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bean is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bean has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Andreev looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bean is defending well. Andreev quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bean has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Andreev celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev is the new welterweight champion!
Alexey Andreev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
FFA 40: Tenacity
Date: Oct 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Mills tries to clinch but Andreev is having none of it.
Mills leaves Andreev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andreev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Mills counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Andreev blocks an elbow strike from Mills.
Andreev can't break the clinch.
Andreev prevents a body shot from Mills.
Andreev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mills after a bit of a struggle.
Andreev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mills backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev working hard to break the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Andreev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mills's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Andreev is trying to force a seperation but Mills has the dominant position.#T1#
Andreev can't break the clinch.
Andreev wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andreev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mills prevents it.
Andreev wants to get back to striking at distance but Mills won't allow it.
Mills dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mills looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Andreev can't find room to land a body shot as Mills controls the action.
Andreev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mills has him pressed against the cage.
Mills has Andreev pressed against the cage.
Mills effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mills - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mills displaying some good clinch control by pressing Andreev up against the cage.
Andreev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Andreev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mills doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mills content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mills misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andreev working aggressively here.
#T3#
Still in the clinch, Andreev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andreev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andreev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mills has him pressed against the cage.
Mills pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mills tries to work over Andreev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mills effectively controlling the action here.
Come on Mills - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Mills's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Mills gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Andreev prevents a body shot from Mills.
Mills works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
Mills lands an elbow that stopped Andreev in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Mills misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Andreev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mills scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andreev doesn't seem bothered though.
Andreev avoids the body shot from Mills.
Andreev misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Mills counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mills.
Andreev avoids the elbow strike from Mills, against the cage.
Mills blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andreev blocks an elbow strike from Mills.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mills.
Andreev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mills stalling in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andreev blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Mills dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A slow jab from Andreev misses its intended target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Andreev!
The fighters circling - Andreev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mills throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andreev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mills fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mills misses with a hook
and Andreev counters with a right hand to the body.
Mills scores with a jab. Andreev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andreev with a hook.
Mills scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andreev throws the left hand but Mills avoids the punch easily.
Mills steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Andreev.
Mills defending well as Andreev loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andreev. Mills does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Mills moves out of range of the strikes.
Mills throws out a counter right but Andreev avoids it with no problem.
Andreev misses with a straight right.
Mills ducks under a wild hook from Andreev.
Mills is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alexey Andreev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andreev throws a hook but Mills blocks it.
Andreev sets himself, and Mills steps forward looking for the clinch! Andreev avoids it this time.
Andreev throws a hook but Mills avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Mills misses.
Andreev misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Mills throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mills keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andreev misses the jab.
Andreev walks into a straight right hand from Mills.
Mills defending well as Andreev loads up on a big left hand.
Mills connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andreev. Andreev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Mills blocks a jab.
Andreev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mills ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andreev moves away.
The fighters circling - Andreev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mills appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mills lands with a nice body punch.
Andreev misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Andreev there.#TD#
Andreev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andreev fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Andreev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andreev trying to control the position but Mills is working away.
Mills really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andreev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Andreev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Andreev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Andreev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mills wants to get back to his feet but Andreev is dominant here and he's now got Mills's back!#SUB#
Andreev working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Andreev is looking for the choke from the back position but Mills is controlling his hands well. #T4##SUB#
Mills is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Andreev gets his way!
#SUB#
Andreev is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mills has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mills is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Andreev off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mills trying to get back to his feet but Andreev is in full control for now. #SUB#
Andreev has got one arm under Mills's chin. This could be trouble... Mills trying to control the other hand but Andreev gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Mills has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev retains his welterweight title!
Alexey Andreev decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
FFA 34: Brutality
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Andreev misses the shot to the body.
Del Rio defending well as Andreev loads up on a big left hand.
Alexey Andreev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andreev misses with a body shot.
Andreev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andreev looks to land a right hand but Del Rio moved out of range.
Andreev scores with a jab.
Andreev throws a hook but Del Rio blocks it.
Andreev moves out of range of the body kick from Del Rio.
It looked like Andreev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Del Rio.
Del Rio moves out of range of the strikes.
Andreev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#
It looks like Matt Del Rio has been cut.
Del Rio throws a head kick that misses.
Andreev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Del Rio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andreev manages to avoid it.
Andreev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andreev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Del Rio circles away quickly and effectively.
Andreev throws the left hand but Del Rio avoids the punch easily.
Del Rio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
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!
Del Rio swings for the body but Andreev moves out of range.
Andreev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andreev scores with the left hand. Del Rio knows he should have avoided that one. #T1##TD#
Andreev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Del Rio's guard.#SUB#
Andreev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Andreev trying to control but Del Rio is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Del Rio is trying to keep Andreev in close.
Del Rio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andreev looking to pass the guard.
Andreev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Andreev throwing strikes from guard but Del Rio blocks nicely.
Our spies down at at Thunder MMA inform us that Del Rio has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Del Rio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andreev defends it easily.
Andreev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Andreev passes into half guard.
Andreev is trying to control the action in half guard but Del Rio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Del Rio trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Andreev is working for a kimura but Del Rio is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Del Rio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Del Rio is staying active underneath Andreev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andreev trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Andreev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andreev is keen to just control but Del Rio is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Andreev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Del Rio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andreev.
Andreev prevents Del Rio from improving his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Andreev is looking for a kimura here.
Del Rio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andreev is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Andreev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Del Rio has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Andreev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Del Rio is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Andreev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Andreev prevents Del Rio from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Del Rio's cut.
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#
A shot to the liver by Andreev. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Del Rio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Andreev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Andreev stands and throws Del Rio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Del Rio keeps working.
Andreev tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Andreev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Andreev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Del Rio, who protects the arm well.
Del Rio manages to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Andreev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Andreev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Del Rio defends it well. #SUB#
Andreev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Del Rio sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Del Rio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Del Rio is defending against the submission attempts here by Andreev.
Andreev wants to take a breather but Del Rio is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Del Rio trying to control here.
Del Rio has his hands clasped together around Andreev's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Del Rio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Andreev is looking for a kimura here.
Del Rio wants to control but Andreev is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Andreev seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Del Rio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andreev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Rio can do to turn this around?
Del Rio is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Del Rio is defending against the submission attempts here by Andreev.
Del Rio is looking to improve his position.
Andreev trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Andreev is working for a kimura but Del Rio is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Del Rio is trying to maintain the position but Andreev is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Andreev swings for the body but Del Rio moves out of range.
Del Rio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alexey Andreev is winning the standup battle so far.
Del Rio misses with a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice combination there by Andreev.
Matt Del Rio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Del Rio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Del Rio moves out of range of the strikes.
Del Rio throws a lazy right hand but Andreev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Del Rio'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.
#R3#
Del Rio walks into a jab.
Del Rio misses with an uppercut
and Andreev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andreev throws a right hand that misses
and Del Rio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Andreev.
Nice shot by Del Rio.
Andreev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Del Rio tries to move into range but Andreev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Andreev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andreev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Del Rio!
Andreev working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Andreev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Del Rio to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Del Rio shrugs it off.
Del Rio is desperately trying to improve his position but Andreev has a good base and remains in mount.
Andreev looking to control but Del Rio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Del Rio tries to hold on but Andreev postures up.#T1##SUB#
Andreev is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Del Rio has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Andreev is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Del Rio has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Andreev wants to control the pace but Del Rio is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Andreev is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Del Rio has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Del Rio wants to hold on but Andreev pushes him away.
Del Rio is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Andreev is staying active.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Del Rio tries to reverse the position but Andreev maintains control.
Andreev lands a nice shot to the head.
Del Rio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Del Rio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Andreev has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Del Rio defend it? Andreev steps over the head and cranks it - Del Rio is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Andreev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev is the new welterweight champion!
Alexey Andreev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
FFA 28: Von Richter vs Deluxe
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Carthage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andreev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Andreev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carthage takes one to the chin there.
Andreev misses with a straight right.
Carthage lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Carthage scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carthage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carthage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carthage staying out of range there.
Alexey Andreev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Andreev drives through with a takedown into Carthage's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Carthage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andreev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Andreev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carthage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carthage keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Carthage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andreev. #SUB#
Andreev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Carthage is keeping the position.
Carthage wants to sweep but no luck.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Carthage keeps moving.
Andreev stopping the sweep attempt from Carthage.
Andreev trying to control but Carthage is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Andreev drops back looking for a leg! Carthage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carthage manages to kick Andreev off! Andreev jumps back into Carthage's guard. #SUB#
Andreev drops back looking for a leg! Carthage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carthage manages to kick Andreev off! Andreev jumps back into Carthage's guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Andreev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andreev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andreev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Carthage is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Andreev has an Americana. Carthage didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Andreev is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Andreev hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
KOFC 48 - Murphy vs Sarducci
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Andreev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khajo avoids it really well and circles away.
A slow jab from Andreev misses its intended target.
Khajo takes a swing at Andreev's ribcage but misses.
And Andreev tries to counter it with a takedown but Khajo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Khajo throws a hook but Andreev avoids it easily.
Khajo takes a swing at Andreev's ribcage but misses.
Andreev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slow jab from Andreev misses its intended target. #TD2#
Andreev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Andreev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Andreev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Khajo has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
Andreev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Andreev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Khajo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Khajo tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Andreev is trying to work for a kimura but Khajo is defending well.
#SUB2#
Andreev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khajo is just riding it out for now. Andreev eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Andreev is looking for submissions but instead, Khajo has regained full guard.
#T2#
Andreev trying to control but Khajo is working from the bottom.
Andreev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khajo seems keen to control Andreev's posture.#T3##SUB2#
Andreev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andreev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Andreev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andreev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Andreev drops back looking for a leg! Khajo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khajo manages to kick Andreev off! Andreev jumps back into Khajo's guard.
Khajo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andreev on the ground.
Andreev works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Andreev is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Andreev is looking for a kimura but Khajo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Andreev to get the leverage. #T4#
Andreev slows the pace down in half guard.
Khajo is staying active underneath Andreev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andreev throwing shots but Khajo is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Andreev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Andreev wants to take a breather but Khajo is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khajo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andreev is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Andreev seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that 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.
#R2#
Khajo lands a slapping body shot.
Andreev scores with a jab to the head.
Andreev shoots in and drives through. Khajo sprawls well.
Andreev shoots for a double leg takedown but Khajo sprawls well. He's pushed Andreev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Khajo is looking to counter punch.
Khajo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andreev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andreev misses with a left hand
and Khajo counters with a nice body shot.
Khajo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khajo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andreev.
Khajo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andreev.
Andreev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexey Andreev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Khajo throws a body punch but Andreev moves out of range.
A left and a right from Andreev both land. Nice combination.
Khajo misses with a body shot.
Khajo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andreev misses with a takedown attempt
and Khajo counters with a stiff right hand.
Tata Khajo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Andreev.
Andreev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Andreev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andreev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown but Khajo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khajo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Khajo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khajo throws a hook but Andreev blocks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Andreev or perhaps it was just good defense by Khajo, which made it look bad.
Khajo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Khajo is looking to wear down Andreev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Andreev tries for a takedown but Khajo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Andreev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Andreev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khajo.
A punch combination from Andreev misses.
Andreev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khajo.
Andreev shoots and misses
and Khajo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andreev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andreev slips a jab and a cross from Khajo.
Good exchange - Khajo coming out on top.#CUT#
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Andreev lands a nice shot that snaps Khajo's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andreev. Khajo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khajo is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Andreev feints and as Khajo raises his hands in defense, Andreev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khajo keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully. #T3#
Khajo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Khajo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Khajo keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Andreev with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Andreev trying to control but Khajo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tata Khajo is winning the standup battle so far.
Andreev staying out of range there.
Khajo misses with a lunging right hand
and Andreev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khajo scores with a body shot.
#TD2#
Andreev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Andreev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Andreev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Andreev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khajo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexey Andreev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Khajo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A right-left combo lands from Andreev. #TD2#
Andreev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Khajo's half guard.#SUB2#
Andreev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khajo defends it well.
Andreev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khajo is refusing to be controlled, as Andreev sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Andreev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khajo is just riding it out for now. Andreev eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Andreev is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Andreev is keen to just control but Khajo is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Andreev is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Andreev is working for a submission of some sort.
Tata Khajo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andreev tries to pass to full mount but Khajo defends it. #SUB2#
Andreev seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Khajo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexey Andreev!
Our winner, Alexey Andreev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
KOFC 42 - Karelin vs Brandao
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Andreev lands with an overhand left.
Pantera on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Pantera feints and as Andreev raises his hands in defense, Pantera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pantera has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pantera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pantera content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Andreev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pantera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
Pantera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andreev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Pantera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Pantera from controlling successfully.
Andreev wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Andreev controls Pantera momentarily but Pantera frees himself.
Andreev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2##SUB#
Andreev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pantera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andreev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pantera wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving. #SUB#
Andreev is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pantera rolls with it to try and escape but Andreev cranks on the arm and Pantera is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jimmy Pantera spoke after the fight, saying '8)'.
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Event:
KOFC 37 - Murphy vs Wrestler
Date: Apr 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Hofman slips a jab and a cross from Andreev.
Hofman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andreev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hofman somewhat.
Andreev lunges at Hofman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hofman's hand.
Andreev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andreev cracks Hofman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andreev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hofman feinted with a counter takedown.
Hofman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andreev's waist but Andreev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hofman off to one side.
Alexey Andreev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andreev lands with an uppercut that bounces Hofman off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofman tries for a takedown but Andreev circles away easily
and Andreev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Hofman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hofman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andreev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hofman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hofman fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Hofman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Andreev defends well and Hofman ends up having to push Andreev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Andreev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hofman.
Danga de danga de dang - Andreev scores with a four punch combination!
Hofman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Andreev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hofman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hofman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hofman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andreev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hofman is defended easily by Andreev.
Hofman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hofman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
A jab lands there for Andreev.
Hofman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Hofman shoots for a double leg takedown but Andreev sprawls well. He's pushed Hofman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hofman takes one on the button.
Hofman shoots in for a takedown but Andreev shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheers as Andreev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hofman doesn't seem phased though.
A jab lands there for Andreev.#ROC2#
Hofman is rocked!
Hofman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andreev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andreev lands a nice shot that snaps Hofman's head back.
Oh Hofman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andreev thuds a left hand into Hofman's body.
Andreev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hofman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left lands for Andreev.
Andreev pounces like a tiger and cracks Hofman with a vicious hook! Hofman is down but not out! Andreev follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
KOFC 30 - Diehard vs Rackham 2
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Andreev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut there from Andreev.
Balayan moves away from the strike by Andreev.
Balayan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andreev.
A telegraphed right hand from Andreev misses the target.
Balayan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andreev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balayan.
Andreev fails to land the takedown.
Andreev has his takedown stuffed
enabling Balayan to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Balayan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andreev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andreev shoots in but Balayan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Garegin Balayan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Andreev.
Andreev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balayan's head.
Andreev looks to throw the jab but Balayan is out of range.
Balayan is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Balayan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andreev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Balayan.
Andreev avoids the head kick by Balayan.
Andreev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andreev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Balayan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Balayan throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
Andreev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Balayan sprawls well initially but Andreev persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Andreev seems to be working for a kimura but Balayan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Andreev seems to be working for a kimura but Balayan defends the submission attempt.
Balayan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andreev on the ground.#SUB2#
Andreev is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Balayan is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexey Andreev!
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