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Event:
KOFC 91 - Vandelay vs Gay
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Downdin throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Petrov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Petrov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Downdin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Petrov pushes a forearm under Downdin's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Downdin is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eugeniy Petrov!
A relieved looking Eugeniy Petrov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
KOFC 87 - Vandalay vs Kazakov
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Narkovic moves in looking to clinch but Downdin pushes him off.#KD#
Downdin lands a big head kick that sends Narkovic tumbling to the mat! Downdin takes a step backwards and waves Narkovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Narko Narkovic has been cut.
Downdin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#
Narkovic is rocked!
Narkovic closes the distance and clinches up with Downdin, looking for a takedown. Narkovic pushes Downdin against the cage but Downdin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Narkovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Downdin finish him?#TD2#
Downdin tries to sprawl but Narkovic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Narkovic seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Narkovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Downdin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Narkovic.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Narkovic working over Downdin with some ground and pound. Downdin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Narkovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Narkovic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
Narkovic is working for a submission of some sort.
Downdin trying to hold on to Narkovic's head to control him but Narkovic postures up.
Narkovic stops Downdin from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Narkovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Downdin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Narkovic.
Downdin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Narkovic on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Narkovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Downdin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Downdin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #ES#
Downdin kicks off Narkovic and gets to his feet.
Downdin lands a glancing blow to the side of Narkovic's head.
Narkovic fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Both fighters circling a little - Downdin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Downdin jabs Narkovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Narkovic looks winded!#KD#
Downdin lands a big head kick that sends Narkovic tumbling to the mat! Downdin takes a step backwards and waves Narkovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Downdin! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sasha Downdin!
During a confident post fight interview, Sasha Downdin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KOFC 81 - Downdin vs Kromog
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Kromog blocks a jab.
Kromog blocks the body kick.
A big right from Kromog misses.
Downdin misses with an uppercut. Kromog saw that one coming.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kromog has knocked Downdin down with a huge combo! Kromog steps away and waves a wobbly Downdin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Sasha Downdin has been cut.
Kromog just misses with a punch to the body.
Downdin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Downdin throws an overhand right that lands on Kromog's shoulder, as Kromog tries to avoid the shot.
Downdin scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Downdin throws an off balance right hand
and Kromog counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Downdin has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Von Kromog!
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Downdin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatfield.
Downdin cracks Hatfield with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
It looks like Guntank Hatfield has been cut.
We've been told by Hatfield's head coaches at Gizmo's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Downdin lands a jab.
Downdin throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Hatfield holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hatfield digs a right hand underneath Downdin's ribcage. Downdin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Downdin working hard to break the clinch.
Hatfield lands a shoulder strike.
Downdin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Downdin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Downdin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Hatfield.
Hatfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Downdin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hatfield walks away with a smile on his face. Downdin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Downdin looks to land a left hand but Hatfield moved out of range nicely.
Hatfield appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Downdin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Downdin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Hatfield moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hatfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hatfield digs a right hand into Downdin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Downdin's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Hatfield.
Downdin looks winded!
Hatfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Downdin is trying to pull guard but Hatfield turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hatfield has Downdin pressed against the cage, preventing Downdin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hatfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Downdin or not.
Hatfield keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Downdin's efforts to push away.#BC#
Hatfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hatfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Downdin.
Hatfield looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Downdin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Downdin misses with a left hand
and Hatfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hatfield scores with a leg kick.
Hatfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Downdin. That did some damage!
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Downdin.
A good leg kick by Downdin. #T2#
Hatfield feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Downdins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Downdin swinging wildly here.
Downdin tries to land a body kick
and Hatfield counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Hatfield forces Downdin back against the cage and clinches.
Hatfield has Downdin pressed against the cage, preventing Downdin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Downdin is trying to force a seperation but Hatfield has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Downdin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hatfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hatfield.
Hatfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Hatfield.
Downdin is trying to pull guard but Hatfield turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Guntank Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Downdin.
Downdin has had enough of the clinch but Hatfield keeps him there for the moment.
Downdin wants to break free but Hatfield has control.
#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Downdin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Downdin is trying to pull guard but Hatfield turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hatfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Downdin working aggressively here.
Hatfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Downdin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hatfield gets through Downdin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Sasha Downdin has been cut.
Hatfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Downdin backwards.
Hatfield lands with a right to the head.
Hatfield creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Downdin with a big uppercut! Downdin tries to clinch up but Hatfield pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Downdin to the mat! Downdin covers up and Hatfield unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Guntank Hatfield!
Guntank Hatfield really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Transform Supplements logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Hitme fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Downdin to the ground. Hitme is now in Downdin's guard.
Hitme lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Downdin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hitme. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hitme throwing strikes from guard but Downdin blocks nicely.
Hitme is looking to work some ground and pound but Downdin has wrist control.
Hitme has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hitme throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Downdin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Downdin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hitme throws a big elbow that misses.
Hitme stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Downdin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hitme missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hitme stops Downdin from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitme throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hitme postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hitme content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hitme throws a strike but Downdin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Downdin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Downdin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Hitme avoids the head kick by Downdin.
Downdin stuffs the takedown attempt from Hitme. Hitme gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Hitme feints and as Downdin raises his hands in defense, Hitme changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hitme loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hitme trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hitme throwing strikes from guard but Downdin blocks nicely.
Downdin is trying to control the position but Hitme postures up.
Downdin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hitme.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitme postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hitme is working Downdin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hitme throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Downdin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hitme advances to half guard. #T2#
Hitme working the head and body with strikes.
Hitme missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hitme throwing shots but Downdin is blocking nicely.
Hitme thows a huge punch but Downdin dodges it nicely.
We've been hearing that Hitme has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hitme lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Hitme is looking for a kimura here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hitme looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ES2#
Downdin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hitme.#T3##CL#
Hitme closes the distance and pushes Downdin back into the cage.#BC#
Hitme breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Hitme moves into range and clinches up with Downdin.#TD#
Hitme successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Hitme is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Downdin is aware though and is defending well.
Downdin wanted to stand there but Hitme had control of the position.
Hitme throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Downdin wants to stand but Hitme is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Downdin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hitme, up you get!
A chopping leg kick lands by Downdin.
Downdin slips under a jab.
Hitme throws a push kick but Downdin slaps the foot to one side.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Downdin.#T4##TD#
Hitme changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Downdin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitme working away.
Downdin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Hitme tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hitme has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hitme tries to score with some ground and pound. Downdin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hitme throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hitme tries to score with some ground and pound. Downdin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Downdin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Downdin is pushing Hitme's head away, looking to escape. Hitme manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Hitme tries for a kimura but Downdin is defending well.
Hitme scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Comeon Hitme dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Downdin scores with a push kick.
Hitme misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hitme is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Downdin can do to turn this around?
Crunch! Downdin slams his shin into Hitme's torso.
Hitme scores with a punch to the head.
Downdin throws a push kick but Hitme slaps the foot to one side.
Donk. Downdin catches Hitme right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Comeon Hitme has been cut.#TD#
Downdin gets caught napping as Hitme dives in and scores a takedown. Downdin manages to retain guard.
Our spies down at at Gizmo's Gym inform us that Downdin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#ES2#
Downdin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hitme has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Downdin can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Hitme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good exchange - Downdin coming out on top.
A punch combination from Hitme misses.
Downdin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hitme blocks it well.
A jab lands there for Downdin.
Downdin throws a leg kick which misses Hitme's front leg but catches the back leg as Hitme tries to avoid it.
Hitme has a takedown stuffed.
Downdin avoids a kick to the body.
Comeon Hitme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Downdin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hitme's head.
Hitme fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hitme scores with a one two! Downdin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #KD2#
Downdin cracks Hitme with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hitme looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Downdin finish him?
#ROC2#
Hitme is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Downdin fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Hitme square on the jaw! Damn, Hitme is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sasha Downdin!
Sasha Downdin 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:
TIT OUT
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Bohm Bawerk.
Bohm Bawerk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Downdin. That one must have hurt.
Bohm Bawerk fails with the takedown
and Downdin counters with an outside leg kick.
Downdin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bohm Bawerk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Downdin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bohm Bawerk looks winded!
Downdin connects with the punch.
Bohm Bawerk walks into a jab.
Bohm Bawerk drops his hands for a split second and Downdin immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Bohm Bawerk face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Downdin follows up with a right hand that knocks Bohm Bawerk into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sasha Downdin!
After winning the bout, Sasha Downdin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TIT 73 - Danger v Bulletz
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Downdin throws a lazy uppercut
and Manchinha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Downdin moves out of range as Manchinha strikes.
Downdin throws a hook to the side of Manchinha's head but Manchinha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Downdin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Manchinha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manchinha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Downdin finds it's way round the side to connect with Manchinha's head.
Downdin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Manchinha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Downdin misses with an uppercut
and Manchinha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Downdin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Downdin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manchinha. That did some damage!
Downdin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Downdin thows a body kick. Manchinha tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Downdin misses with a body shot.
Manchinha throwing a counter right hand but Downdin manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Downdin. That's going to slow Manchinha down.
Manchinha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Downdin looks for the body kick but Manchinha saw that one coming.
Manchinha checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Manchinha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Downdin lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
It looks like Elias Manchinha has been cut.
Downdin lands a jab.
Downdin misses with a hook
and Manchinha counters with a stiff right hand.
Downdin misses with an uppercut. Manchinha saw that one coming.
It looked like Manchinha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Downdin throws a leg kick
and Manchinha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Downdin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Manchinha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Downdin throws an off balance right hand
enabling Manchinha to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Downdin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Manchinha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manchinha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Downdin lunges at Manchinha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manchinha's hand. #ROC2#
Manchinha is rocked!
Downdin misses with a hook. Manchinha ducked under it nicely.
Manchinha is looking to counter punch.
Downdin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manchinha.
Downdin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manchinha counters with a nice uppercut.
Downdin looks to throw a body kick
letting Manchinha counter with a right hand.
Downdin throws a lazy head kick
and Manchinha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manchinha is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Downdin wants to slow Manchinha down by chopping away at his legs.
Downdin misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Manchinha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Downdin.
Manchinha is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Downdin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Manchinha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Downdin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manchinha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Manchinha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Downdin.
Downdin lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Manchinha head around and knocks him out cold! Downdin hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sasha Downdin!
An out of breath Sasha Downdin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TIT 69 - Kromog v Ubereem II
Date: Nov 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Jab by Downdin.
Harrington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Downdin.
Harrington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Downdin on the side of the head.
Harrington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harrington misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Downdin.
Downdin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harrington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Downdin.
Downdin misses with a hook. Harrington ducked under it nicely.
Downdin slips a straight right by Harrington.
Harrington takes a swing at Downdin's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downdin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Downdin jabs Harrington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harrington throws a hook to the side of Downdin's head but Downdin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harrington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Downdin.
Harrington appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Downdin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harrington.
#T1#
Harrington throws a jab when Downdin was well out of range.
Downdin connects with an inside leg kick.
Downdin misses with a hook.
Harrington throws a looping overhand right but Downdin ducks down to avoid it.
Downdin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy body kick from Downdin
and Harrington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Downdin misses.
A little jabbing left from Harrington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Downdin throws a leg kick which misses Harrington's front leg but catches the back leg as Harrington tries to avoid it.
Harrington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
It looks like Knox Harrington has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Downdin.
Sasha Downdin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Downdin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Downdin scores with a leg kick.
Downdin cracks Harrington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Harrington throws out a loose jab but Downdin uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Downdin misses the target.#T2##KD#
Downdin lands a big head kick that sends Harrington tumbling to the mat! Downdin takes a step backwards and waves Harrington back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Harrington is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Downdin lands a big uppercut and Harrington crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Harrington looks OK. Downdin waves Harrington back to his feet!
Harrington is still on wobbly legs! Can Downdin finish him?
Harrington looks up at the clock. Bad move! Downdin lands a right hand from hell, dropping Harrington. Downdin pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Downdin!
A very excited looking Sasha Downdin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Knox Harrington stepped up to the mic, saying 'I.....I hate the world! *slams microphone down in anger and storms off*'.
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Event:
TIT - Blubb v Kromog
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Downdin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hitme takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Hitme rushes Downdin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Hitme breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Downdin.
Hitme looks to land a combination but Downdin avoids it well.
Downdin throws a front kick that sends Hitme stumbling back into the cage.
Donk. Downdin catches Hitme right on the button with a cross.
Hitme will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Hitme misses.
Good leg kick by Downdin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Downdin rushes Hitme with punches - Hitme moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Hitme goes down! Downdin follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Downdin!
Sasha Downdin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TIT 58 - Danger v Persley
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Downdin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Washington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Downdin to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Ronald Washington has been cut.
Downdin throws a looping overhand right but Washington ducks down to avoid it.
Downdin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Downdin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sasha Downdin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Downdin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Washington. That did some damage!
Downdin lands a front kick.
Downdin scores with a push kick.
Washington's coach down at The Island Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Washington's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Washington darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Washington seems to be looking for submissions.
Washington working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Downdin is trying to stand.
Downdin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Washington. #SUB2#
Washington wants to work for an arm triangle but Downdin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Downdin is trying to get back to full guard.
Downdin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Washington.
Washington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Washington slips a nice elbow through Downdin's hands, connecting with Downdin's forehead.
Downdin is looking for a sweep. Washington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Washington working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Downdin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Washington scores with a couple of nice shots.
Washington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downdin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Washington is nestled in close to Downdin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Washington is keen to just control but Downdin is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Washington is looking for a kimura here.
Downdin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Washington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Washington working the head and body with strikes.
Washington scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ES#
Downdin kicks off Washington and gets to his feet. #T3#
Downdin misses with a head kick.
Downdin throws a series of punches but Washington moves out of range.
Washington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nice strikes from Washington there.
Washington lands with a punch from half guard.
Washington looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Downdin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Washington working Downdin over with strikes.
Washington throwing shots but Downdin is blocking nicely. #T4#
Washington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Downdin defending well though.
Washington thows a huge punch but Downdin dodges it nicely.
Downdin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Washington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Downdin tries to roll over but Washington keeps him under control.
Downdin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washington. #SUB2#
Washington is looking for a kimura but Downdin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Washington to get the leverage.
Washington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Washington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Downdin is just riding it out for now. Washington eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronald Washington's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Downdin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Downdin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Washington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Downdin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Downdin.
Washington moves forwards but Downdin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Downdin.
Washington works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Washington is defended easily by Downdin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Downdin.
Downdin missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Downdin - that will leave a mark!
Washington has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Downdin.
Downdin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Washington's head.
Downdin lands a jab to the nose.
Downdin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ronald Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Downdin thows a body kick. Washington tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD2#
Washington shoots in and bounces Downdin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Downdin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Washington is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Downdin manages to pull guard.
Washington with a nice head shot there.
Downdin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Washington works over Downdin with some ground and pound from guard.
Ronald Washington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Washington landing some decent shots from guard.
Washington throwing strikes from guard but Downdin blocks nicely.
Washington landing with the ground and pound.
Downdin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Washington looking to pass the guard.
Washington connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Washington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Washington is in close to Downdin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Washington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Washington throwing strikes from guard but Downdin blocks nicely.
Washington landing with the ground and pound.
Washington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Downdin's head.
Washington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Washington lands a couple of digs.
Downdin wants to stand but Washington is controlling the position.
Washington postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Washington looking to pass the guard.
Washington connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Washington working some strikes from top position.
Washington sitting in guard here, content to control.
Washington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washington throws a big right hand that misses.
Washington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Downdin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Washington on the ground.
Washington scoring with punches to the head and body.
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 Sasha Downdin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ronald Washington's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Downdin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Washingtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Washington shoots in and drives through. Downdin sprawls well.
Downdin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Downdin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Downdin throws a body kick that misses.
Washington appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Downdin lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Washington falls backwards - clearly groggy! Downdin dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Downdin!
A relieved looking Sasha Downdin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TIT 52 - Head v Vasquez
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Downdin slips under a jab from Hatfield.
Downdin throws a sloppy head kick and Hatfield moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hatfield on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Downdin tries a head kick but it misses.
Hatfield lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Downdin misses the target. #CL#
Hatfield moves into range and clinches up with Downdin.
A bit of stalling here from Hatfield.
Downdin tries to pull guard but Hatfield forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hatfield scores with a shot to the side of Downdin's head.
Downdin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hatfield just stands there and leans against the cage.
Downdin tries to pull guard but Hatfield forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Guntank Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Downdin.
Downdin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Downdin is trying to break the clinch but Hatfield is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Hatfield.
Hatfield digs a right hand underneath Downdin's ribcage. Downdin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hatfield lands a shot to the body.
Downdin looks winded!
Hatfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Hatfield - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Hatfield.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Hatfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Downdin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.#T1#
Hatfield throws a solid leg kick but Downdin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hatfield.
Downdin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hatfield connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Hatfield has closed the distance and engaged Downdin in a clinch.
Hatfield cracks Downdin with a nice body shot.
Hatfield pushes Downdin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hatfield.
Hatfield lands a nice uppercut.
Hatfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hatfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hatfield is leaning against Downdin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hatfield.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hatfield.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Downdin fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Hatfield - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Hatfield on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hatfield - that landed with a thud.
Hatfield stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hatfield - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A shot in the inside from Hatfield. #T2#
Hatfield is pushing Downdin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hatfield prevents Downdin from breaking the clinch.
Hatfield lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Hatfield's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Hatfield.
Hatfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hatfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Hatfield.
Downdin tries to pull guard but Hatfield forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hatfield pushes Downdin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Downdin letting Hatfield take a breather here.
Hatfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Downdin backwards.
Downdin jumps guard but Hatfield turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hatfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Downdin is rocked!
Downdin letting Hatfield take a breather here.
Downdin is still on wobbly legs! Can Hatfield finish him?
Downdin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hatfield pushes Downdin against the cage. Hatfield is working some dirty boxing. Hatfield pushes off with a quick right hook! Downdin goes down! Downdin tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hatfield moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guntank Hatfield!
Guntank Hatfield really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Transform Supplements logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
TIT 46 - Melodies v Persley
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Downdin walks into a left hand.
Blubb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Downdin.
Downdin misses with a wild body shot.
Blubb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Downdin.
Blubb looks to score with a jab to the body but Downdin is just out of range.
Downdin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Downdin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blubb checks it well.
Downdin misses with a body kick.
Blubb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blubb moves out of range of the body kick from Downdin.
Downdin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Downdin misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blubb looks to land a right hand but Downdin moved out of range.
Downdin throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Blubb counters by clinching up.
A short right from Blubb.
Blubb lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Sasha Downdin has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Downdin lands an uppercut.
Blubb scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Downdin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice elbow from Blubb.
Downdin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Downdin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blubb smiles and moves away.
Blubb slips a jab from Downdin.
Downdin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blubb. That did some damage!
Downdin scores with a push kick.
Blubb avoids a kick to the body.
Blubb fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Downdin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blubb is out of range and Downdin settles back down.
Downdin tries to land a front kick but Blubb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Downdin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Downdin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blubb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Downdin.
Downdin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Blubb lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Downdin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blubb. That did some damage!#CL#
Blubb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Downdin, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Blubb.
Downdin jumps guard but Blubb stands there with Downdin around his waist. Downdin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blubb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blubb lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blubb lands a body shot in the clinch.
Downdin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blubb smiles and moves away.
Keith Blubb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Downdin.
Blubb lands a jab to the head.
Downdin takes a swing at Blubb's ribcage but misses.
Downdin missing with a left hand there. Blubb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blubb takes a swing at Downdin's ribcage but misses.
Downdin flicks out a counter leg kick but Blubb steps away.#T3#
Blubb connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Downdin's hands.
Blubb misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Downdin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blubb lands with a shot to the body.
Downdin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Downdin throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Blubb counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blubb.
Blubb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Downdin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blubb walks away with a smile on his face. Downdin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Blubb has Downdin up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Blubb as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blubb.
Blubb pushes Downdin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Blubb.
Blubb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Downdin backwards.
Downdin tries to pull guard but Blubb won't allow it.
#T4#
Blubb digs a right hand underneath Downdin's ribcage. Downdin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Downdin looks winded!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blubb.
Blubb lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC#
Downdin is rocked!
Blubb throws a big uppercut that drops Downdin! More strikes from Blubb and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Downdin lies dazed against the cage as Blubb celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Blubb!
Keith Blubb thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TIT 41 Battock v Fawce
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Hammerness blocks a head kick by Downdin.
Downdin throws a jab when Hammerness was well out of range.
Hammerness is looking for a counter combo.
Downdin throws a head kick that misses.
Hammerness tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Downdin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammerness.
Downdin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammerness blocks a head kick by Downdin.
Downdin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Downdin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body kick from Downdin.
Sasha Downdin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammerness throws a looping overhand right but Downdin ducks down to avoid it.
Hammerness takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Downdin misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Downdin lands a big head kick that sends Hammerness tumbling to the mat! Downdin takes a step backwards and waves Hammerness back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Broderick Hammerness has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerness moves out of range of the body kick.
Hammerness was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Downdin cracks Hammerness with an open hand slap.
Downdin throws a body kick that misses
and Hammerness counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Downdin thinking.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammerness misses the target.
Downdin walks into a left hand.
A big left from Downdin misses.
As Downdin looks to move away, Hammerness throws a big counter combo but Downdin just gets out of the way.
Jab from Downdin.#ROC2#
Hammerness is rocked!
Downdin defending well as Hammerness loads up on a big left hand.
Downdin moves forwards but Hammerness connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Downdin drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hammerness right on the button. Hammerness goes down! Downdin follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Downdin gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Downdin!
Broderick Hammerness spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man today, but i will be back better than ever!'.
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Event:
IFC10 - INVASION
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Santo blocks a jab.
Downdin lands with an uppercut that bounces Santo off the cage and back into range.
Santo misses with the combination.
Downdin lands an uppercut, right on the button! Santo tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sasha Downdin!
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Event:
IFC7 - WAR GAMES
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Maximus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Downdin.
Downdin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maximus counters with a straight right hand.
Downdin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Downdin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maximus doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
It looks like Clinchimus Maximus has been cut.
Downdin looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus is just out of range.
Downdin sets himself, and Maximus steps forward looking for the clinch! Downdin avoids it this time.
Sasha Downdin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downdin tries a head kick but it misses.
Maximus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Downdin.
Maximus fails to land with a series of punches.
#KD#
Downdin lands a big head kick that sends Maximus tumbling to the mat! Downdin takes a step backwards and waves Maximus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Downdin missing with a left hand there. Maximus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maximus tries to counter by closing the distance.#KD#
Downdin lands a left and a right that send Maximus crashing to the mat, dazed. Downdin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Maximus is rocked!
Downdin tries a head kick but it misses.
Maximus is still on wobbly legs! Can Downdin finish him?
Maximus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Downdin.
Downdin misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and Maximus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maximus lands a damaging elbow.
Maximus seems to have recovered his senses.
Maximus is stalling here.
Maximus stalling in the clinch.
Maximus stalling.
The crowd are getting on Maximus's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T1#
Maximus blocks an uppercut.
Maximus slows down the pace here.
Downdin wants to break free but Maximus has control.
Maximus pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clinchimus Maximus.#CL2#
Maximus moves into the clinch.
Maximus avoiding damage as Downdin throws knees to the body.
Downdin tries to break the clinch but Maximus is controlling the position.
Downdin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Downdin is trying to push Maximus away but Maximus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maximus lands a knee to the body.
Maximus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maximus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maximus takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Downdin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maximus is stalling here.
Maximus lands a knee to the head.
Maximus stalling in the clinch.
Maximus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Downdin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maximus dodges an elbow strike from Downdin.
Downdin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Downdin misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Downdin working hard to break the clinch.
Maximus blocking some punches.
Maximus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Downdin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Downdin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maximus has him pressed against the cage.
Maximus stalling against the cage.
Downdin tries to circle away but Maximus has him pinned against the cage.
Downdin has had enough of the clinch but Maximus keeps him there for the moment.
Maximus has Downdin pressed against the cage.
Maximus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clinchimus Maximus.
Maximus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Downdin throws out the jab.
Maximus tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've been informed that Maximus has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Downdin throws a head kick but Maximus moves out of range.
Downdin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Downdin throws out a loose jab but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Downdin sets himself, and Maximus steps forward looking for the clinch! Downdin avoids it this time.
Downdin misses with a looping left.
A jab from Downdin misses.
Downdin misses with a straight right.
Downdin throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Maximus moves into the clinch.#T4#
Downdin looking to stall.
Maximus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Downdin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Downdin.
Maximus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Downdin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Downdin avoiding damage as Maximus throws knees to the body.
Downdin is looking to control Maximus's arms but Maximus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Downdin has his back to the cage.
Maximus lands a damaging elbow.
Maximus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Downdin throws a head punch that misses.
Downdin throws an elbow but it misses.
Maximus is struggling to control the position.
Downdin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Maximus's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Downdin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Downdin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clinchimus Maximus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Downdin tries to land a body kick
and Maximus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Downdin really felt that one!
Downdin throws a head kick but Maximus moves out of range.
Downdin is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Maximus hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sasha Downdin!
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