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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
TGC Crucible 26
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Yamato scores with a shot to the body.
Ustinov darts in trying to clinch
and Yamato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ustinov avoids the body shot from Yamato.
#CL#
Yamato tries to keep at a distance but Ustinov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ustinov is trying to pull guard but Yamato turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamato.
A nice left hand lands by Yamato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ustinov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yamato gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yamato working hard to break the clinch.
Ustinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Yamato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Yamato lands a nice looking body shot.
Yamato throws the left hand but Ustinov avoids the punch easily.
Ustinov tries to clinch up
and Yamato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yamato checks a leg kick.
Yamato throws an overhand right that lands on Ustinov's shoulder, as Ustinov tries to avoid the shot.
Ustinov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yamato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamato misses with an uppercut.
Ustinov tries to clinch but Yamato is having none of it.
Yamato let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ustinov misses with a takedown
and Yamato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Ustinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Yamato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ustinov.
Yamato has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Ustinov gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ustinov controls the position. #SUB#
Ustinov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yamato tries to buck Ustinov off but Ustinov is having none of it.#SUB#
Ustinov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ustinov 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 Yamato's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3##SUB#
Ustinov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Yamato is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ustinov yanks on the arm and Yamato is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ustinov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuri Ustinov!
Yuri Ustinov 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:
TGC 58: Steve vs Gorbachenko
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Walsh tries to clinch #TD2#
and Ustinov counters with a single leg into guard. Walsh didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ustinov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ustinov in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Ustinov tries for a kimura but Walsh is defending well.
Walsh is pushing Ustinov's head away, looking to escape. Ustinov manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ustinov has an Americana. Walsh didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ustinov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ustinov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Yuri Ustinov!
A less than humble Yuri Ustinov 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Ustinov has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Ustinov pulls Pepijn into guard.
Pepijn wants to control from the top but Ustinov keeps moving.
Ustinov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ustinov pulls Pepijn in close to his closed guard and prevents Pepijn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ustinov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ustinov keeping full guard, as Pepijn tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ustinov is controlling Pepijn's posture.#T1#
Pepijn wants to control from the top but Ustinov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pepijn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Ustinov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pepijn!
A lull in the action here as Ustinov stalls from top position.
Pepijn wants to control but Ustinov postures up.#SUB#
Ustinov has an Americana. Pepijn didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ustinov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ustinov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Yuri Ustinov!
In his post fight interview, Yuri Ustinov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
EFA 26 Farmery vs Saouza
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Ustinov gets caught flat footed, as Chin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ustinov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ustinov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ustinov stands and throws Chin's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Ustinov is working to tighten his grip on Chin's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Chin has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ustinov is really squeezing tight and eventually Chin passes out! Ustinov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yuri Ustinov!
Yuri Ustinov 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:
GFO VI: Ozolins v Ustinov
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Ustinov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ozolins is trying to defend but Ustinov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Ustinov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ozolins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ustinov.
Ozolins is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Ustinov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ozolins defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ustinov trying to mount his opponent but Ozolins defends it. #SUB2#
Ustinov is trying to work for a kimura but Ozolins is defending well.
#T1#
Ozolins wants to get back to his feet.
Ustinov works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Ustinov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ozolins has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Ustinov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ozolins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ustinov wants to control but Ozolins is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Ustinov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ozolins looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ustinov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ozolins is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ustinov lets go of the hold and Ozolins can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuri Ustinov!
Yuri Ustinov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
EG 6: Day of Wreckoning
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Gastelum misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and Ustinov counters by moving into the clinch.
Gastelum trying to land knees to the body.
Gastelum lands a right hand.
Gastelum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gastelum lands an uppercut.
Ustinov dodges an elbow strike from Gastelum.
Ustinov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gastelum pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ustinov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gastelum missing with knees to the body.
Ustinov jumps guard but Gastelum stands there with Ustinov around his waist. Ustinov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kelvin Gastelum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Ustinov.
Gastelum is stalling here.
#T1##TD#
Gastelum has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ustinov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gastelum avoiding Ustinov 's attempts to control his hands.
Ustinov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gastelum haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A lull in the action here.
#T2#
I would not like to be Ustinov right now.
Gastelum is looking to control Ustinov but Ustinov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gastelum has the hooks in. Ustinov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ustinov keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Gastelum is trying to control but Ustinov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Gastelum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gastelum avoids the attempt from Ustinov to control.
Ustinov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ustinov holds on, trying desperately to control.
Ustinov tries to hold on but Gastelum pushes him away.
Ustinov is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gastelum thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ustinov is squirming around, avoiding Gastelum's attempts to control the action.
Gastelum wants to control but Ustinov has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gastelum prevents Ustinov from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Gastelum dominated that round.
That's time! Gastelum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ustinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Ustinov rushes Gastelum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ustinov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gastelum tries to land knees in the clinch but Ustinov avoids the damage to the body.
Gastelum tries to break the clinch but Ustinov is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Gastelum.
Gastelum misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Ustinov drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ustinov controlling Gastelum's posture. #T1#
Gastelum wants to control from the top but Ustinov keeps moving.
Gastelum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ustinov can do to turn this around?
Ustinov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've been informed that Ustinov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ustinov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ustinov pulls Gastelum in close to his closed guard and prevents Gastelum from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gastelum trying to control but Ustinov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A left and a right from Gastelum both land. Nice combination.
Ustinov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gastelum but Gastelum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gastelum went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gastelum throws a combination. Ustinov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gastelum shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ustinov eats them both and turns towards Gastelum to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Ustinov forces Gastelum back against the cage and clinches.
Ustinov tries to pull guard but Gastelum won't allow it.
#T3##TD#
Gastelum is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ustinov can't fight it off and eventually Gastelum manages to take the fight to the floor. Ustinov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Ustinov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gastelum is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Ustinov pulls guard effortlessly.
Ustinov wants to sweep but no luck.
Gastelum tries to free his leg and advance position but Ustinov is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gastelum throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Ustinov pulls Gastelum in to control the position.
Gastelum looking to sit in guard and control but Ustinov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ustinov pushes down on Gastelum's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Ustinov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ustinov wants to pass to mount but Gastelum is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ustinov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yuri Ustinov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Gastelum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Ustinov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gastelum wants to stall.
Gastelum is trying to break the clinch but Ustinov is controlling him.
Gastelum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gastelum struggles to land a body shot inside as Ustinov controls his hands.
Gastelum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ustinov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gastelum to keep the fight standing.
Ustinov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gastelum smiles and moves away.
Ustinov fails with the takedown
and Gastelum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kelvin Gastelum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Ustinov.#T1#
Ustinov misses with a body shot.
Kelvin Gastelum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ustinov moves into the clinch.
Gastelum is trying to push Ustinov away but Ustinov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ustinov tries to pull guard but Gastelum forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Ustinov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ustinov manages to end up in side control.
Ustinov is looking to take a break and control but Gastelum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ustinov has hold of Gastelum's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Gastelum seems comfortable defending it but Ustinov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Gastelum is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Gastelum is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ustinov couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuri Ustinov!
Yuri Ustinov is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
EG: Monday Night Fist Fight
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Raider swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ustinov.
Ustinov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ustinov throws a leg kick but Raider checks it.
Raider works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Raider throws a body punch but Ustinov moves out of range.
A big left from Ustinov misses.
Jab, jab by Raider - just one landing. #CL#
Ustinov takes the fight into the clinch.
Raider trying to stall but Ustinov improves his position.
Raider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Ustinov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ustinov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ustinov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ustinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Raider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ustinov passes Raider's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Ustinov uses his free foot to push down on Raider's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Raider. #SUB#
Ustinov is working for a guillotine from mount but Raider frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Ustinov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Raider prevents Ustinov from taking his back.#SUB#
Ustinov working for a submission but Raider is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Ustinov working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Raider turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Ustinov off and cradles Raider's limp body as Ustinov celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Yuri Ustinov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Hicks shoots in for a takedown but Ustinov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Ustinov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ustinov.
Ustinov is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Hicks is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ustinov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hicks to the mat. Hicks regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Ustinov stands up and waves to Hicks to follow him. #CL2#
Ustinov pushes Hicks up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks working hard to break the clinch.
Hicks avoiding damage as Ustinov throws knees to the body.
Hicks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Hicks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ustinov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hicks is trying to break the clinch but Ustinov has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Ustinov wants the takedown. Hicks is fighting it off but Ustinov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hicks's guard against the cage.
Hicks is looking to stand back up but Ustinov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hicks. #REVR#
Hicks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ustinov on the ground.
Ustinov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hicks tries to reverse the position but Ustinov maintains control.#SUB2#
Ustinov working for a guillotine from mount but Hicks is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Ustinov is working for a guillotine from mount but Hicks frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks has given up his back.
#T2##SUB2#
Ustinov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hicks knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hicks for a finish.
Ustinov keeps control of the position as Hicks tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Ustinov has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Hicks is in real trouble here. Ustinov gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Hicks is tapping out! Ustinov wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuri Ustinov!
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