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Event:
Peterhof Fightfest 1
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Fingaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Rostov. Rostov gets slowly back to his feet.
Fingaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rostov as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Fingaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rostov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fingaz throws a strike aimed at the side of Rostov's head but Rostov avoids it well.
Rostov wants to control but Fingaz postures up.
Rostov is looking to reverse the position.
Fingaz misses with the ground and pound.
Fingaz cracks Rostov with a big elbow.
Fingaz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fingaz working the ground and pound but Rostov is defending the strikes.
Fingaz throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rostov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Rostov wants to improve his position but Fingaz is controlling well.
Fingaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Fingaz working over Rostov with some ground and pound. Rostov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fingaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fingaz throwing shots but Rostov is blocking nicely.
Fingaz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rostov to regain full guard.
Fingaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Rostov wants to stand but Fingaz is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rostov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Fingaz stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Rostov throws up his legs and catches Fingaz in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Fingaz tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Rostov! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alex Rostov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alex Rostov waved his t-shirt featuring Vikai Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
EG: Monday Night Fist Fights 2
Date: Jul 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Faster looks to land a right hand but Fingaz moved out of range.
Faster misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Fingaz scores with a takedown into Faster's guard.
Faster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fingaz.
Faster has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fingaz preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fingaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fingaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fingaz postures up in Faster's guard and throws a big left but Faster blocks it.
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.
Fingaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fingaz stands up over Faster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fingaz with a nice head shot there.
Fingaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fingaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fingaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Faster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fingaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fingaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Faster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Faster throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Faster is trying to keep Fingaz in close.
Fingaz throwing strikes from guard but Faster blocks nicely.
Fingaz landing some decent shots from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Faster is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Fingaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faster is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Faster wants to control from the top but Fingaz keeps moving. #T2#
Fingaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faster is one step ahead there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Faster working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fingaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fingaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Fingaz, not yet.
Fingaz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fingaz tries to get out of the position.
Faster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Faster stopping the sweep attempt from Fingaz.
Faster throws a big elbow that misses.
Fingaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Faster stands and throws Fingaz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fingaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Faster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Faster sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fingaz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fingaz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fingaz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Faster.
The ground and pound from Faster seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Faster working the body and head with strikes.
Fingaz is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Faster has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Fingaz is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Faster yanks on the arm and Fingaz is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Faster.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Smashum Faster!
Smashum Faster is the new featherweight champion!
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Event:
EG 5: Glorious Death
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Innocent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fingaz as he avoids it easily.
Fingaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Innocent looking to score a takedown here. Fingaz is defending well but Innocent drives through and ends up in Fingaz's guard.
Innocent is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fingaz 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.
Fingaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fingaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fingaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Innocent controls Fingaz momentarily but Fingaz frees himself.
Fingaz with a nice head shot there.
Innocent trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Innocent trying to control the position.
Innocent knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fingaz on the ground.
Innocent is really struggling to control Fingaz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fingaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fingaz connects with a couple of short punches.
Innocent not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Fingaz lands a couple of digs.
Fingaz postures up in Innocent's guard and throws a big left but Innocent blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fingaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Innocent trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Fingaz postures up.
Innocent trying to strike off his back.
Innocent wants to sweep but no luck.
Innocent is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fingaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Innocent is controlling Fingaz's posture.
Fingaz working some strikes from top position.
Fingaz stands up over Innocent, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Innocent throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Innocent wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fingaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Innocent throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T2#
Fingaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Innocent's head.
Fingaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fingaz stands up over Innocent, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Innocent pulls Fingaz in close to prevent any damage.
Innocent controls Fingaz momentarily but Fingaz frees himself.
Innocent thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fingaz works over Innocent with some ground and pound from guard.
Innocent doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Innocent trying to control the position.
Innocent will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Innocent doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Innocent is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fingaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Innocent's head.
Innocent on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Innocent tries to get out of the position.
Innocent is controlling Fingaz's posture.#T3#
Innocent striking off his back but it's not causing Fingaz any problems.
Fingaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Innocent looking for a sweep. Not yet Innocent, not yet.
Innocent is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fingaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fingaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Innocent trying to control the position.
Fingaz cracks Innocent with a solid left hand.
Innocent preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fingaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Innocent's head.
Fingaz is fighting to break Innocent's control of his arms but Innocent is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fingaz postures up and lands a big shot to Innocent's brow. #T4#
Fingaz landing with the ground and pound.
Innocent trying to control the position.
Fingaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Fingaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fingaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fingaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Innocent trying to control the position.
Innocent trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Innocent doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Innocent trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sticky Fingaz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fingaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Innocent sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Innocent shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Innocent trying to control the action but Fingaz is working from the bottom.
Fingaz gets full guard.
Fingaz wants to sweep here but Innocent controlling him for the moment.
Innocent throwing strikes from guard but Fingaz blocks nicely.
Innocent lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fingaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Innocent working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fingaz.
Fingaz postures up.
Innocent wants to sweep here but Fingaz controlling him for the moment.
Sticky Fingaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fingaz working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Fingaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fingaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Innocent has momentary wrist control but Fingaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Innocent looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fingaz is one step ahead there.
Fingaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
Innocent is rocked!
Fingaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh Innocent is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Innocent is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fingaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fingaz works over Innocent with some ground and pound from guard.
Innocent controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Innocent is trying to control the position but Fingaz postures up.
Fingaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Innocent is controlling Fingaz's posture.
Innocent utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fingaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Innocent scores with a nice shot.
Fingaz postures up.
Innocent seems keen to control Fingaz's posture.#T2#
Innocent wants to sweep but no luck.
Fingaz stands up over Innocent, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fingaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Innocent's head.
Innocent working a defensive guard here.
Fingaz landing with the ground and pound.
Fingaz is breathing heavily.
Innocent trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fingaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Innocent looking to control.
Fingaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Innocent's head.
Innocent not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Innocent looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fingaz is one step ahead there.
Fingaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fingaz lands a couple of digs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Innocent has his hands on Fingaz's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Fingaz is in close to Innocent's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Innocent seems keen to control Fingaz's posture.
Fingaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fingaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Innocent is trying to keep Fingaz in close.
Innocent is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fingaz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fingaz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Innocent trying to control the position.
Fingaz cracks Innocent with a solid left hand.
Innocent utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Innocent throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fingaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Fingaz postures up.
Fingaz distracts Innocent with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Fingaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Innocent punching to the body, from the bottom.
Innocent not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fingaz cracks Innocent with a solid left hand.
Fingaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fingaz preventing the sweep.
Innocent pulls Fingaz in close to prevent any damage.
Innocent throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fingaz working some strikes from top position.
Innocent pulls Fingaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Fingaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fingaz connects with a couple of short punches.
Innocent throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fingaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Innocent has momentary wrist control but Fingaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Fingaz postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sticky Fingaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3##TD#
Innocent looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fingaz!
Fingaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Innocent trying to hold on to Fingaz's head to control him but Fingaz postures up.
Innocent missing with punches from the bottom.
Innocent connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Innocent seems to have got his legs back now.
Innocent is looking to control Fingaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Innocent avoid being mounted?
Innocent is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Innocent missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Fingaz there.
Fingaz is thwarting Innocent's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Fingaz.
Innocent on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Fingaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Innocent with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fingaz lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Innocent quite badly. Innocent pulls Fingaz in close trying to recover. Fingaz postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Innocent on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Innocent doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sticky Fingaz!
Sticky Fingaz is the new featherweight champion!
Sticky Fingaz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2017 |
#R1#
DeSantos tries to clinch but Fingaz moves out of range.
Fingaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Fingaz feints and as DeSantos raises his hands in defense, Fingaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
DeSantos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fingaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fingaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fingaz with a nice head shot there.
Fingaz is in close to DeSantos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fingaz works over DeSantos with some ground and pound from guard.
Fingaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Fingaz distracts DeSantos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fingaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fingaz landing some decent shots from guard.
Fingaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fingaz distracts DeSantos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
DeSantos is rocked!
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!
Fingaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oh DeSantos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fingaz postures up.
Fingaz arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! DeSantos's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sticky Fingaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Sticky Fingaz 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: Jun 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Fingaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Mc Gregory.#TD2#
Mc Gregory gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mc Gregory 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#
Mc Gregory prevents Fingaz from improving his position.
Fingaz is not content to let Mc Gregory control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fingaz is looking for a sweep. Mc Gregory is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fingaz manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Mc Gregory wants to control from the top but Fingaz keeps moving.
Mc Gregory stopping the sweep attempt from Fingaz.
Fingaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mc Gregory is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mc Gregory wants to sweep here but Fingaz controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Mc Gregory has his foot on Fingaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fingaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Mc Gregory is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fingaz cracks Mc Gregory with a solid left hand.
Fingaz wants to pass the guard but Mc Gregory is keeping the position.
Fingaz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Fingaz is in close to Mc Gregory's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fingaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fingaz landing with the ground and pound.
Fingaz works over Mc Gregory with some ground and pound from guard.
Mc Gregory is breathing heavily.
Fingaz with a nice head shot there.
Fingaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC2#
Mc Gregory is rocked!
Fingaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Mc Gregory is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fingaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fingaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fingaz distracts Mc Gregory with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fingaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fingaz stands up over Mc Gregory, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Fingaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Mc Gregory looking for a sweep. Not yet Mc Gregory, not yet.
Fingaz landing with the ground and pound.
Fingaz works over Mc Gregory with some ground and pound from guard.
Mc Gregory seems to have got his legs back now.
Fingaz lands a couple of elbows.
Fingaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fingaz lands a couple of elbows.
Fingaz is in close to Mc Gregory's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Fingaz stands up over Mc Gregory, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fingaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Fingaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mc Gregory's head.
Fingaz lands a couple of elbows.
Fingaz loads up on a big left hand. Mc Gregory felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fingaz looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mc Gregory can't hide his disappointment, as Fingaz celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sticky Fingaz!
A victorious Sticky Fingaz 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:
Combate 6: Quarta-feira
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Fingaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Khabilov sprawls well. He's pushed Fingaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been hearing reports that Fingaz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Khabilov has a takedown stuffed.
Khabilov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fingaz defends it nicely.#TD#
Fingaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Khabilov's guard.
Khabilov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fingaz is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fingaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fingaz passes Khabilov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Khabilov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khabilov looks like he's trying to stand up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Khabilov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Fingaz is nestled in close to Khabilov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khabilov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fingaz.
Fingaz throwing shots but Khabilov is blocking nicely.
Khabilov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fingaz.
Fingaz thows a huge punch but Khabilov dodges it nicely.
Fingaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fingaz throws a strike but Khabilov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Khabilov wants to stand up but Fingaz is controlling him.
Khabilov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Khabilov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fingaz.
Fingaz throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Fingaz prevents Khabilov from getting back to his feet.
Fingaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khabilov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fingaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khabilov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fingaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khabilov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fingaz is controlling him.
Khabilov 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.
Fingaz throws an elbow that misses. Khabilov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fingaz's guard. Nice move by Khabilov!#REVB#
Fingaz 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#
Fingaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Khabilov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fingaz.
Khabilov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fingaz.
Khabilov is looking to escape.
Fingaz looks to land a strike but Khabilov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fingaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fingaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khabilov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fingaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Khabilov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khabilov is looking to stand up but Fingaz isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Fingaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khabilov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fingaz has managed to get both his arms back between Khabilov's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fingaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fingaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fingaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Khabilov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fingaz.
Fingaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fingaz postures up in Khabilov's guard and throws a big left but Khabilov blocks it.
Fingaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khabilov wants to stand but Fingaz is controlling the position.
Fingaz preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fingaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fingaz lands a couple of digs.
Fingaz 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.
Sticky Fingaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fingaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Khabilov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fingaz is trying to improve his position.
Fingaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Khabilov is chipping away with strikes.
Fingaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Khabilov is trying to stand back up but Fingaz is controlling him
Fingaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fingaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fingaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Khabilov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fingaz throwing shots but Khabilov is blocking nicely. #T1#
Fingaz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Khabilov to regain full guard. #ES2#
Khabilov pushes Fingaz off and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Khabilov or perhaps it was just good defense by Fingaz, which made it look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Fingaz. No joy for Khabilov on that attempt.
Sticky Fingaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Khabilov.
Khabilov is breathing heavily.
Fingaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Khabilov sprawls well. He's pushed Fingaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Khabilov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khabilov wants to clinch.#TD#
Fingaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Khabilov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fingaz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Khabilov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fingaz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Khabilov down.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khabilov defending against the ground and pound.
Fingaz lands a nice forearm strike.
Khabilov sneaks back into half guard.
Fingaz stops Khabilov from getting back to his feet.
Fingaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fingaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fingaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khabilov can do to turn this around?#ES2#
Khabilov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Khabilov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fingaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Fingaz's guard now, I'm sure.
Khabilov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fingaz's head.
Khabilov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Khabilov passes Fingaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Khabilov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Khabilov lands strikes from half guard.
Khabilov working over Fingaz with some ground and pound. Fingaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fingaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fingaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fingaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Khabilov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fingaz is controlling him.
Fingaz landing some decent shots from guard.
Khabilov is looking to stand up but Fingaz isn't so interested in that idea.
Fingaz throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fingaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Khabilov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Khabilov controlling the position.
Khabilov is trying to control the position but Fingaz postures up.
Fingaz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sticky Fingaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fingaz postures up in Khabilov's guard and throws a big left but Khabilov blocks it.
Fingaz stands up over Khabilov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fingaz working some strikes from top position.
Fingaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fingaz throwing strikes from guard but Khabilov blocks nicely.
Khabilov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fingaz is one step ahead there.
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 Sticky Fingaz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Khabilov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown but Fingaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Fingaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Khabilov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fingaz working over Khabilov with some ground and pound. Khabilov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fingaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fingaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fingaz thows a huge punch but Khabilov dodges it nicely.
Fingaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khabilov defending well though.
Khabilov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov tries to get to full guard but Fingaz has control of the leg.
Khabilov wants to get back to his feet.
Fingaz looks to land a strike but Khabilov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Khabilov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fingaz is controlling him.
Fingaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khabilov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fingaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khabilov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fingaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fingaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Fingaz stopping the sweep attempt from Khabilov.
Fingaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khabilov 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.
Khabilov wants to stand and escape but Fingaz is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Khabilov or perhaps it was just good defense by Fingaz, which made it look bad.
Sticky Fingaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Khabilov.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fingaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khabilov defends well and Fingaz ends up having to push Khabilov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fingaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Khabilov tries to sprawl out of it but Fingaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khabilov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Khabilov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fingaz swivels and escapes.#TD#
Fingaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Khabilov's guard.
Khabilov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khabilov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fingaz prevents Khabilov from getting back to his feet.
Fingaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Khabilov wants to stand but Fingaz is controlling the position.
Fingaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Khabilov has wrist control.
Khabilov is looking to stand up but Fingaz isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Fingaz is in close to Khabilov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fingaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khabilov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fingaz is controlling him.
Fingaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fingaz throws an elbow that misses. Khabilov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fingaz's guard. Nice move by Khabilov!#REVB#
Khabilov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Khabilov throws a big right hand that misses.
Fingaz has momentary wrist control but Khabilov slips an elbow through the middle.
Fingaz wants to hit a switch here but Khabilov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fingaz there!
Khabilov working Fingaz over with strikes here. #T4#
Khabilov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fingaz hang on?
Fingaz tries to reverse the position but Khabilov maintains control.
Khabilov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Khabilov lands with some strikes.
Fingaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Khabilov has a good base and remains in mount.
Fingaz is working hard here to advance position.
Khabilov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fingaz is looking to escape.
Fingaz is bucking up trying to escape but Khabilov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Khabilov looking to finish Fingaz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fingaz!
Fingaz is looking to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fingaz 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.
Sergei Khabilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sticky Fingaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fingaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fingaz controlling the position well.
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 Sticky Fingaz.
Well Fingaz 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sticky Fingaz!
Sticky Fingaz 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:
Combate 4: Lutadores
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Fingaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mamic connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Sticky Fingaz has been cut.
Mamic missing with a left hand there. Fingaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamic looks to score with a jab to the body but Fingaz is just out of range.
Fingaz looks for a takedown but Mamic sprawls well.
Mamic throws the left hand but Fingaz avoids the punch easily.
Mamic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fingaz.
Mamic moves in looking to clinch but Fingaz pushes him off.#CL2#
Mamic moves into the clinch.
Mamic throws an elbow that misses.
Fingaz avoids the elbow strike from Mamic, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mamic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fingaz's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fingaz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fingaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mamic is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sticky Fingaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fingaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mamic after a bit of a struggle.
Fingaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mamic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fingaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Mamic.
Mamic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Mamic is pressed up against the cage. Fingaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mamic down to the mat. Mamic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mamic scores with a punch to the head.
Fingaz shoots in and drives through. Mamic sprawls well.
Fingaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamic.
Mamic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Mamic darts in and clinches Fingaz up against the cage.
Mamic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mamic misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Mamic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mamic leaves Fingaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mamic tries to land a front kick but Fingaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Mamic darts in and clinches Fingaz up against the cage.#BC2#
Mamic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mamic throws out a leg kick but Fingaz moves out of range and Mamic only half commits.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fingaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Mamic, which made it look bad. #TD#
Fingaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mamic napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Mamic sneaks out the side door and pushes Fingaz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fingaz fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Mamic moves into the clinch.
Fingaz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mamic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mamic pushes off an throws an elbow but Fingaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD#
Fingaz has clasped his hands together around Mamic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Mamic bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Josip Mamic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mamic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fingaz feinted with a counter takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Mamic there.#ROC2#
Fingaz is rocked!#CL2#
Mamic clinches with his opponent.
Oh Fingaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mamic throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mamic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fingaz's brow.
Mamic pushes off an throws an elbow but Fingaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mamic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fingaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Mamic misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mamic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fingaz's brow.
Mamic lands an elbow just above Fingaz 's eye. #T3#
Fingaz goes for a takedown attempt but Mamic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fingaz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mamic scores with a nice head shot.
Mamic swinging wildly here.
Fingaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamic.
Mamic throws a big shot that misses.
Mamic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mamic, right into the meat.
Fingaz moves out of range as Mamic strikes.
Mamic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fingaz blocks a jab.
Mamic looks for the body kick but Fingaz saw that one coming.
Fingaz shoots in but Mamic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fingaz sets himself, and Mamic steps forward looking for the clinch! Fingaz avoids it this time.
Mamic looks to throw the jab but Fingaz is out of range.
Mamic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mamic slaps away a takedown attempt from Fingaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4##CL2#
Mamic rushes Fingaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fingaz dodges an elbow strike from Mamic.
Mamic misses with an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fingaz avoids the elbow strike from Mamic, against the cage.
Mamic stops a takedown attempt from Fingaz.
Mamic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fingaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mamic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fingaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mamic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fingaz is breathing heavily.
Fingaz blocks an elbow strike from Mamic.
Fingaz tries for a takedown but Mamic manages to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamic is trying to break the clinch but Fingaz is controlling him.
Mamic throws an elbow that misses.
Fingaz prevents Mamic from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josip Mamic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sticky Fingaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mamic scores with a decent looking hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fingaz.
A little jabbing left from Mamic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fingaz fails with the takedown.
Mamic throws a solid leg kick but Fingaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mamic.
That kick from Mamic tenderised Fingaz's leg. Fingaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mamic misses with a two punch combination.
Mamic throws a hook but Fingaz blocks it.
Fingaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sticky Fingaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamic lunges at Fingaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fingaz's hand.
The crowd cheers as Mamic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fingaz doesn't seem phased though.
Josip Mamic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fingaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Mamic tries to sprawl out of it but Fingaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mamic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fingaz shoots in and drives through. Mamic sprawls well.
Sticky Fingaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mamic closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Fingaz! Mamic dives in looking to finish! Fingaz 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 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josip Mamic!
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Event:
Combate 1: Inicio
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Fingaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but Fingaz avoids it well and moves away.
Fingaz misses with a takedown #TD#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fingaz 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#
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Fingaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fingaz manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Fingaz's guard.
Fingaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fingaz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Silva puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fingaz is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fingaz tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva wants to control but Fingaz is keeping him busy. #T1#
Silva winds up and cracks Fingaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fingaz is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Fingaz is defending well.
#SUB#
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Silva is working for a kimura but Fingaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Fingaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Silva 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! Fingaz is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juliano Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Fingaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Turk napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fingaz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fingaz lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Fingaz.
Turk is trying to stand up here but Fingaz is controlling him well.
Fingaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#
Turk is rocked!
Fingaz scores with a big shot! Turk's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Turk! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sticky Fingaz!
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