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Event:
SFC 7: The Human x Bulver
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Foster shoots in for a takedown but Ivanov shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Ivanov pushes Foster up against the cage in a clinch.
Foster is trying to drag Ivanov to the mat but Ivanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ivanov working hard to break the clinch.
Ivanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ivanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Foster has him pressed against the cage.
Foster is trying to pull guard but Ivanov has him pressed against the cage.
Igor Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Foster.
Ivanov is trying to force a seperation but Foster has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ivanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ivanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ivanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Ivanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brad Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov lands a jab-cross combination.
A punch combination from Ivanov misses.
Foster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ivanov is fending him off so far but Foster persists. Nope, Ivanov circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
No luck for Foster with that takedown attempt.
Foster has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ivanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Foster fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Foster fails with the takedown
and Ivanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT#
It looks like Brad Foster has been cut.
Foster avoids the body shot from Ivanov.
Foster is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ivanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ivanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ivanov lands a nice hook to Foster's body. Foster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ivanov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ivanov duly obliges. #ROC#
Foster is rocked!
Foster looks winded!#CL#
Foster tries to keep at a distance but Ivanov has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Foster is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Foster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ivanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ivanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Foster pulls Ivanov into guard.
Ivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foster is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Foster wants to control the position but Ivanov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Ivanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ivanov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Foster is looking to improve his position.
Foster is looking to control Ivanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Foster avoid being mounted?
Ivanov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Foster tries to roll over but Ivanov keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ivanov controlling the action here.
Ivanov prevents Foster from standing back up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ivanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ivanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Foster.
Ivanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Foster avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster shoots in looking for a takedown. Ivanov tries to sprawl out of it but Foster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ivanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivanov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Ivanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brad Foster's cut.
That's time! Ivanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Foster moves out of range.
Ivanov stuffs the takedown attempt from Foster. Foster gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Foster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ivanov tries to avoid it but Foster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ivanov to the ground. Ivanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Foster tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ivanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Ivanov darts in and clinches Foster up against the cage.
Foster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ivanov's efforts to push away.
Foster is trying to pull guard but Ivanov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Igor Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Foster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanov.
Foster stalling.
Foster has Ivanov pressed against the cage, preventing Ivanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Foster prevents Ivanov from breaking the clinch.
Foster wants to stall.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Foster forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ivanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ivanov tries to circle away but Foster has him pinned against the cage.
Ivanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Foster has double underhooks.
Foster prevents Ivanov from breaking the clinch.
Foster tries to score a body lock takedown but Ivanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ivanov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Foster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ivanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Ivanov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ivanov duly obliges. #T2#
Ivanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ivanov throws a series of strikes that have Foster backpedaling.
Ivanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Foster pinned against the cage. Foster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Foster moves out of range.
Ivanov throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.
Ivanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ivanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Foster scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Ivanov throws Foster to one side and escapes!#T3#
Igor Ivanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Foster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ivanov.
Foster appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Foster shoots and misses
and Ivanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Foster shoots in looking for a takedown but Ivanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Foster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Foster is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Foster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ivanov.#TD2#
Foster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ivanov was covering up waiting for the punch and Foster finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Ivanov has his feet on Foster's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov looks for a takedown but Foster sprawls well.#T4#
Foster feints and then cracks Ivanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ivanov down.
Foster tries to bum rush Ivanov with a series of wild strikes but Ivanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ivanov throws a series of strikes that have Foster backpedaling.
Foster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ivanov lands a slapping body shot.
Ivanov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ivanov duly obliges. #CL#
Ivanov moves into the clinch.
Ivanov is trying to break the clinch but Foster is controlling him.
Foster misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Ivanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brad Foster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Foster slaps away a takedown attempt from Ivanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ivanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ivanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Foster with the counter takedown but Ivanov avoids it easily.
A big left from Foster misses.
Foster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foster lands a high kick!
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Foster avoids them all with ease.
And Foster tries to counter it with a takedown but Ivanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Igor Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ivanov throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.
Ivanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Foster.
Ivanov is looking for a counter combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Foster lands a front kick.
Foster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ivanov's sensitive parts.
Ivanov shoots for a takedown but Foster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foster throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanov's shoulder, as Ivanov tries to avoid the shot.
Ivanov misses with a two punch combination.
Foster scores with a head kick.
Foster moves in looking to clinch but Ivanov pushes him off.
Foster shoots in but Ivanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Ivanov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but Ivanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Ivanov lands with a nice combination. Foster backs away looking to recover.
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Foster moves out of range.
Ivanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Foster sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ivanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Foster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ivanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foster tries to clinch but Ivanov is having none of it.
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Foster avoids them all with ease.
Ivanov tries to bum rush Foster with a series of wild strikes but Foster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Foster is defended easily by Ivanov.#T3#
Ivanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Ivanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivanov scores with a hook to the body. Foster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but Ivanov shows good takedown defense.
Foster dodges the punch combination from Ivanov.
Brad Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanov scores with a one two! Foster had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Foster is looking to clinch.
Ivanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Ivanov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFoster.#T4#
Foster tries to clinch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Foster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ivanov dodges the punch combination from Foster.
Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Ivanov moves out of range easily.
Ivanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foster tries to clinch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Foster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ivanov but Ivanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ivanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Ivanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ivanov 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Ivanov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Parsia goes for a double leg but Ivanov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ivanov continues to drive forward.
Ivanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Parsia or perhaps it was just good defense by Ivanov, which made it look bad.
Ivanov feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Ivanov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Parsia to the mat! Parsia manages to get full guard.
Parsia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivanov is one step ahead there.
Parsia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Parsia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parsia wants to sweep but no luck.
Parsia keeping full guard, as Ivanov tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parsia can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov is working hard here to advance position.
Ivanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Parsia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ivanov's guard. #REVB#
Parsia 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. #T1#
Parsia postures up and lands a big shot to Ivanov's brow.
Parsia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ivanov's head.
Parsia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ivanov has momentary wrist control but Parsia slips an elbow through the middle.
Parsia stays in close to Ivanov's body and controls the position.
Parsia cracks Ivanov with a solid left hand.
Ivanov trying to strike off his back.
#T2#
Ivanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Parsia chips away with some ground and pound.
Parsia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Parsia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parsia postures up.
Parsia lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Ivanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Parsia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Parsia 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're seeing a lot of stalling here from Parsia.#T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Ivanov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Parsia to the mat! Parsia manages to get full guard.
Parsia wants to sweep here but Ivanov controlling him for the moment.
Ivanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Parsia keeps trying to improve his position.
Parsia seems keen to control Ivanov's posture.
We've been informed that Parsia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ivanov wants to stand but Parsia has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Parsia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ivanov's guard. #REVB#
Parsia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Parsia 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.
Yet more stalling tactics from Parsia.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parsia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Parsia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riccardo Parsia 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#
Parsia shoots in but Ivanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Parsia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ivanov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Parsia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Igor Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riccardo Parsia.
No luck for Parsia with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Ivanov shoots in and bounces Parsia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ivanov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Parsia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parsia pulls Ivanov in to control the position. #T1#
Parsia keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Parsia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Parsia connects with a couple of short punches.
Parsia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parsia 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.
Parsia advances to half guard.
Ivanov tries to get to full guard but Parsia has control of the leg.
Parsia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ivanov trying to hold on to Parsia's head to control him but Parsia postures up.
#T2#
Parsia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov trying to control from the bottom.
Parsia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Parsia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Parsia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Parsia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Parsia uses his free foot to push down on Ivanov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ivanov.
Parsia controlling his opponent.
Parsia with good strikes from the mount here!
Parsia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Parsia lands a big elbow.
Ivanov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Parsia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Riccardo Parsia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ivanov tries to lock up and control but Parsia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parsia controlling from mount.
Ivanov wants to hold on but Parsia pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riccardo Parsia 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Parsia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ivanov is fending him off so far but Parsia persists. Nope, Ivanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Parsia with a poor takedown
and Ivanov counters with a series of strikes. Parsia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Parsia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Igor Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riccardo Parsia.
A nice combination there by Ivanov.
#CUT#
It looks like Riccardo Parsia has been cut.
Parsia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ivanov lands with a good body shot.
Ivanov looks to land a body kick but Parsia moved away.
Ivanov scores with a body shot.
#TD#
Ivanov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ground and pound from Ivanov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ivanov wants to control but Parsia is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Parsia regains half guard.
Parsia is trying to get back to full guard.
Parsia is trying to control but can't.
Parsia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Parsia is trying to control but can't.
Parsia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Parsia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ivanov can't keep his opponent in guard - Parsia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Parsia controlling the pace. #T2#
Ivanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Parsia is looking to advance position but Ivanov won't allow it.
Parsia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ivanov missing with punches from the bottom.
Parsia controlling the action here. #T3#
Ivanov has hold of Parsia's hands but Parsia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Parsia.
Parsia controlling the action here.
Parsia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Parsia content to control rather than advance. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ivanov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Parsia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Parsia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Parsia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Parsia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parsia wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is defending well.
Parsia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Igor Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#
Ivanov is rocked!
Parsia slows the pace down in half guard.
Oh Ivanov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
More stalling from Parsia.
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 Igor Ivanov.
I think Parsia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riccardo Parsia!
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