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Event:
The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Bastard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bastard's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bastard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bastard throws a big shot that misses.
Lyagushov is looking to counter punch.
Lyagushov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bastard.
Bastard scores with a jab to the body.
Lyagushov takes one to the chin there.
Nice straight punches there by Lyagushov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lyagushov.
Bastard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lyagushov.
Bastard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bastard swings for the body but Lyagushov moves out of range.
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but Lyagushov slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard works the jab nicely.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
Lyagushov misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Bastard lands a left and a right that send Lyagushov crashing to the mat, dazed. Bastard thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Lyagushov is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Maksimilian Lyagushov has been cut.
Lyagushov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Lyagushov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bastard tries to bum rush Lyagushov with a series of wild strikes but Lyagushov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lyagushov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bastard lands with a right that hurts Lyagushov. Lyagushov looks to clinch but Bastard throws a short knee that drops Lyagushov. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Lazy Bastard!
Lazy Bastard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Lyagushov throws a hook but Cartman avoids it easily.
Cartman tries to counter with a takedown but Lyagushov is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Lyagushov closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Lyagushov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lyagushov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cartman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lyagushov missing with a left hand there. Cartman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cartman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lyagushov sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Lyagushov closes the distance and pushes Cartman back into the cage.#TD#
Cartman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lyagushov is trying to keep an underhook but Cartman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lyagushov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lyagushov.
Lyagushov is pulling down on Cartman's head to control his posture.
Cartman works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Cartman seems to be working for a kimura but Lyagushov defends the submission attempt.
Lyagushov controlling the position for now.#T1##SUB#
Cartman is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Cartman seems to be working for a kimura but Lyagushov defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lyagushov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Cartman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lyagushov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cartman, into his guard. #REVB#
Lyagushov landing some decent shots from guard.
Lyagushov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lyagushov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2##SUB#
Cartman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lyagushov lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cartman has his foot on Lyagushov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lyagushov works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lyagushov postures up and lands a big shot to Cartman's brow.
Lyagushov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Cartman's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maksimilian Lyagushov!
A relieved looking Maksimilian Lyagushov 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:
TNR 11: Apocalyptica
Date: Nov 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Krilov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krilov throws a big shot that misses.
Lyagushov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krilov.
Lyagushov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lyagushov swings for the body but Krilov moves out of range.
Lyagushov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krilov.
Lyagushov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krilov.
Lyagushov moves out of range of the strikes.
Krilov lands a jab to the head.
Krilov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lyagushov.#CL2#
Krilov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krilov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Krilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lyagushov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lyagushov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krilov wants to get back to striking at distance but Lyagushov won't allow it.
#T1#
Krilov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krilov misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Krilov breaks the clinch.
Lyagushov fails with the takedown
and Krilov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matvei Krilov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lyagushov walks into a left hand.
Lyagushov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lyagushov moves forwards but Krilov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lyagushov throws a jab but it's blocked by Krilov.
Lyagushov with a poor takedown
and Krilov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksimilian Lyagushov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyagushov throws a hook but Krilov blocks it.
A slow jab from Lyagushov misses its intended target.
Lyagushov scores with a shot to the body.
Lyagushov tries to clinch but Krilov moves out of range.
Lyagushov throws a lazy right hand but Krilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krilov loads up on a big right hand but Lyagushov slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Lyagushov misses the target. #T2#
Krilov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lyagushov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Krilov connects with a nice looking jab.
Krilov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lyagushov.
Lyagushov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lyagushov misses with a hook. Krilov ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krilov! But no joy.
Lyagushov misses with a left hand
and Krilov counters with a straight right hand.
Krilov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lyagushov doesn't seem bothered though.
Lyagushov closes the distance and clinches up with Krilov, looking for a takedown. Lyagushov pushes Krilov against the cage but Krilov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Lyagushov.
Lyagushov misses with an uppercut.
Krilov misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Krilov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lyagushov throws a head punch that misses.
Lyagushov misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Lyagushov has a couple of punches blocked by Krilov.
#BC#
Lyagushov manages to break the clinch.
Krilov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Krilov misses the target.
Lyagushov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Lyagushov misses the target.
Lyagushov misses the jab.
Lyagushov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Krilov throws a hook to the side of Lyagushov's head but Lyagushov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krilov avoids the body shot from Lyagushov.
Krilov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lyagushov.
Lyagushov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krilov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lyagushov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Krilov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Lyagushov does it's job there.
Lyagushov throws a lazy uppercut
and Krilov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krilov throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Krilov throws a right hand that Lyagushov ducks under and follows up with a left that Lyagushov also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krilov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Lyagushov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lyagushov misses with a jab to the body
and Lyagushov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krilov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lyagushov misses the jab.
Krilov defending well as Lyagushov loads up on a big left hand.
Krilov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lyagushov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lyagushov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Krilov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Krilov wants to clinch.
Krilov misses with a hook. Lyagushov ducked under it nicely.
Lyagushov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matvei Krilov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lyagushov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lyagushov walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Krilov misses the target.
Krilov misses with a straight left.
Lyagushov misses with a hook
and Krilov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lyagushov misses with an uppercut
and Krilov counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Maksimilian Lyagushov has been cut.
Krilov throws a looping overhand right but Lyagushov ducks down to avoid it.
Lyagushov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Krilov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lyagushov scrambles back to his feet.
Krilov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lyagushov throws a hook to the side of Krilov's head but Krilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krilov misses with a looping right.
Krilov lands a lovely overhand right.
Krilov scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krilov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lyagushov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krilov.
Lyagushov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krilov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Krilov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lyagushov counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Matvei Krilov has been cut.
Krilov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krilov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Krilov misses with an uppercut. Lyagushov saw that one coming.
Lyagushov misses with a hook.
Krilov misses with a looping right.
Lyagushov misses with an uppercut.
Krilov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krilov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lyagushov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lyagushov misses the shot to the body.
Lyagushov drops his hands momentarily and Krilov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lyagushov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Krilov counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Lyagushov.
Lyagushov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krilov moves away.
Krilov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lyagushov.#T2#
Lyagushov throws out a loose jab but Krilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lyagushov sets himself, and Krilov steps forward looking for the clinch! Lyagushov avoids it this time.
Nice jab there from Krilov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krilov moves out of range as Lyagushov strikes.
Lyagushov wants to clinch up but Krilov keeps it at a distance.
Krilov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Krilov misses.
Lyagushov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lyagushov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lyagushov throws a right hand that misses
and Krilov counters with a stiff right hand.
Krilov looks to land a right hand but Lyagushov moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lyagushov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krilov staying out of range there.
Lyagushov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krilov but Krilov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big left from Lyagushov misses.
Krilov throws a right hand that Lyagushov ducks under and follows up with a left that Lyagushov also avoids with ease.
Lyagushov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Lyagushov loads up on a big right hand but Krilov slips the punch.
Lyagushov slips under a jab.
Lyagushov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krilov.
Krilov throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Lyagushov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lyagushov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krilov connects with a nice looking jab.
Lyagushov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matvei Krilov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Lyagushov darts in and clinches Krilov up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lyagushov.
A short right from Krilov on the inside.
Lyagushov misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Lyagushov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krilov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Lyagushov is looking to clinch but Krilov is avoiding it.
Lyagushov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lyagushov misses with an uppercut.
Lyagushov misses with a lunging right hand
and Krilov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krilov misses with a left hand #CL#
and Lyagushov counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krilov.
Krilov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyagushov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lyagushov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krilov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lyagushov misses with the head strike.
Krilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lyagushov throws a punch but it's blocked by Krilov.
Krilov is trying to force a seperation but Lyagushov has the dominant position.
Lyagushov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Krilov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksimilian Lyagushov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krilov works on Lyagushov's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matvei Krilov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Krilov. That snapped Lyagushov's head back.
Lyagushov defending well as Krilov loads up on a big left hand.
Krilov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lyagushov.
Krilov throws a big shot that misses.
Lyagushov misses with a looping right.
Lyagushov sets himself, and Krilov steps forward looking for the clinch! Lyagushov avoids it this time.
Jab from Krilov.#CL#
Krilov gets tackled into the cage by Lyagushov. Lyagushov maintains the clinch.
Krilov working aggressively here.
Lyagushov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krilov backwards.
Krilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lyagushov has Krilov pressed against the cage, preventing Krilov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyagushov struggles to land a body shot inside as Krilov controls his hands.
Krilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krilov lands with a light punch inside.
Lyagushov is leaning against Krilov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Krilov lands a nice uppercut.
Krilov blocks a body shot from Lyagushov.
Krilov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lyagushov.
#T1#
Lyagushov swings wildly with an uppercut but Krilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krilov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lyagushov throws a punch but it's blocked by Krilov.
Lyagushov misses with the head strike.
Krilov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lyagushov backwards.
Krilov blocking some punches.
Maksimilian Lyagushov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Krilov fails to land. #BC#
Lyagushov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krilov catches Lyagushov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Krilov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lyagushov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krilov.
Krilov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Krilov tries to clinch but Lyagushov is having none of it.
Lyagushov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maksimilian Lyagushov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Krilov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krilov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lyagushov throws a lazy right hand but Krilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krilov misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krilov scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Lyagushov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lyagushov misses with a right hand
and Krilov counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Lyagushov is rocked!
Lyagushov throws out a loose jab but Krilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Lyagushov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krilov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lyagushov. Lyagushov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lyagushov defending well as Krilov loads up on a big left hand.
Lyagushov throws a hook but Krilov avoids it easily.
Lyagushov seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Krilov clinches up with Lyagushov and pushes him back against the cage.
Krilov looking to slow down the pace here.
Lyagushov throws a punch but it's blocked by Krilov. #T3#
Lyagushov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krilov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lyagushov throws a punch but it's blocked by Krilov.
Lyagushov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krilov's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krilov.
Krilov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lyagushov backwards.
Lyagushov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Lyagushov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krilov slips under a jab from Lyagushov.
Krilov throws a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Lyagushov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krilov lands a glancing blow to the side of Lyagushov's head.
Krilov connects with a jab.
Krilov staying out of range there.
Krilov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lyagushov.
Lyagushov moves away from the strike by Krilov. #T4#
Krilov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lyagushov swings widly with a right hand
letting Krilov counter with a right hand.
Krilov throws the left hand but Lyagushov avoids the punch easily.
Lyagushov throwing a counter right hand but Krilov manages to avoid it.
Lyagushov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krilov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lyagushov. #CL2#
Krilov moves into range and clinches up with Lyagushov.
A short left from Krilov.
Krilov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krilov blocking some punches.
Lyagushov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lyagushov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Krilov is defending well.
Krilov scores with a shot to the side of Lyagushov's head.
Krilov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Krilov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Krilov is trying to force a seperation but Lyagushov has the dominant position.
Lyagushov lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matvei Krilov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krilov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matvei Krilov!
In his post fight interview, Matvei Krilov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
FF 8
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Embalmer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Embalmer shoots in and drives through. Lyagushov sprawls well.
Lyagushov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Embalmer.
Embalmer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Egyptian Embalmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyagushov misses with an uppercut. Embalmer saw that one coming.
Embalmer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lyagushov sprawls well. Lyagushov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Embalmer gets slowly back to his feet.
Maksimilian Lyagushov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egyptian Embalmer.
Lyagushov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embalmer throws a body punch but Lyagushov moves out of range.
Embalmer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lyagushov's waist but Lyagushov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Embalmer off to one side.
Lyagushov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lyagushov loads up on a big right hand but Embalmer slips the punch.#TD2#
Embalmer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Embalmer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Embalmer swings around for an armbar but Lyagushov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Embalmer's guard.#T1#
Lyagushov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Embalmer looking for subs off his back but Lyagushov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Embalmer tries to get to full guard but Lyagushov has control of the leg.
Lyagushov not doing much here.
Embalmer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lyagushov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lyagushov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Embalmer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lyagushov 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.
Lyagushov trying to control the position from guard on top but Embalmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Embalmer striking off his back but it's not causing Lyagushov any problems. #T2##SUB2#
Embalmer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lyagushov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Lyagushov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Embalmer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lyagushov has managed to get both his arms back between Embalmer's legs - danger averted.
Lyagushov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Embalmer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Embalmer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Embalmer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Embalmer trying to keep a closed guard but Lyagushov is proving a slippery customer.
Lyagushov trying to control but Embalmer is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Embalmer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lyagushov defends well.#SUB2#
Lyagushov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Lyagushov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lyagushov distracts Embalmer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyagushov distracts Embalmer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Embalmer has momentary wrist control but Lyagushov slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Embalmer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lyagushov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lyagushov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lyagushov works over Embalmer with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Embalmer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lyagushov defends well.
Lyagushov works over Embalmer with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Embalmer looking for a guillotine here but Lyagushov defends easily.
Lyagushov working some strikes from top position.#T4##SUB2#
Lyagushov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Embalmer has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lyagushov is looking to defend but Embalmer has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lyagushov! Embalmer pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lyagushov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Egyptian Embalmer!
During a confident post fight interview, Egyptian Embalmer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
FF5
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Lyagushov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Takamura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takamura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Lyagushov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Takamura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lyagushov is out of range.
Good leg kick by Takamura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Takamura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lyagushov. That did some damage!
Takamura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takamura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Takamura is predictable there #TD2#
and Lyagushov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Takamura won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyagushov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lyagushov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Takamura some visible discomfort.
Takamura is looking for a sweep.
Lyagushov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Takamura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lyagushov scoring with punches and elbows.
Lyagushov working away.#SUB2#
Lyagushov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takamura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takamura regains half guard.#T1#
Lyagushov thows a huge punch but Takamura dodges it nicely.
Lyagushov working Takamura over with strikes.
Takamura wants to get back to full guard but Lyagushov has mounted him!
Lyagushov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Takamura?
Lyagushov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lyagushov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Takamura is rocked!
A big strike lands for Lyagushov! That's really hurt Takamura and he's turned his back - Lyagushov keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Lyagushov jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maksimilian Lyagushov!
After winning the bout, Maksimilian Lyagushov 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:
FF 3
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Mafaking connects with a jab.
Lyagushov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mafaking on the side of the head.
Lyagushov defending well as Mafaking loads up on a big left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Mafaking. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mafaking.
Lyagushov looks to land a right hand but Mafaking moved out of range.
Mafaking looks to score with a jab to the body but Lyagushov is just out of range.
Mafaking swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mafaking looks to throw the jab but Lyagushov is out of range.
Mafaking swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mafaking throws a hook to the side of Lyagushov's head but Lyagushov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyagushov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mafaking on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lyagushov misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Mafaking throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Mafaking looks to score with a jab to the body but Lyagushov is just out of range.
Mafaking misses with a looping left.
A cross from Lyagushov lands.
A slow jab from Mafaking misses its intended target.
Mafaking takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lyagushov throws a sloppy body shot
and Mafaking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lyagushov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mafaking.
A little jabbing left from Lyagushov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mafaking throws a hook but Lyagushov blocks it.
Mafaking needs to keep his hands up - Lyagushov had a free shot at his head there.
Lyagushov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mafaking pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mafaking lands with a right hand.
Lyagushov misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mafaking. Lyagushov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Lyagushov misses.
Lyagushov throws an off balance right hand
letting Mafaking counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mafaking throws a hook to the side of Lyagushov's head but Lyagushov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Lyagushov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mafaking manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Mafaking working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lyagushov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lyagushov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lyagushov chips away with some ground and pound.
Lyagushov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lyagushov distracts Mafaking with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lyagushov connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Mafaking looking for a sweep. Not yet Mafaking, not yet.
Mafaking on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mafaking tries to get out of the position.
Lyagushov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mafaking works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lyagushov wants to control from the top but Mafaking keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lyagushov is posturing up here but Mafaking has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lyagushov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lyagushov has to tap! Slick submission there by Mafaking!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Mafaking!
Bruce Mafaking retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Bruce Mafaking 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:
Tuesday Night Rumble 1
Date: Sep 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Inami cracks Lyagushov with a good jab.
Inami throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Lyagushov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Inami on his heels. He'll look to pass Inami 's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Lyagushov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lyagushov trying to control but Inami is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Inami looking for a guillotine here but Lyagushov defends easily.
Lyagushov is in close to Inami 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inami controls Lyagushov momentarily but Lyagushov frees himself.
Lyagushov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Inami looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lyagushov stands and throws Inami 's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Inami taking punishment in the form of punches.
Inami is not content to let Lyagushov control the position.
Inami taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on Lyagushov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Inami struggling a bit here.
Inami is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lyagushov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Inami on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Inami tries to get out of the position.
Lyagushov crunches a massive hammerfist down on Inami - he's out! Lyagushov Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maksimilian Lyagushov!
Maksimilian Lyagushov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Wed Night Fights 8
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Lyagushov looks for a takedown but Boucher sprawls well.
Lyagushov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boucher throws a right and a left that Lyagushov avoids nicely.
Lyagushov tries to clinch up#TD#
and Boucher counters with a takedown into side control.
Lyagushov parries the strikes from Boucher easily there. Boucher is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lyagushov to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyagushov tries to buck Boucher off but Boucher is having none of it.
Boucher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lyagushov keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Boucher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Boucher tries for a kimura but Lyagushov is defending well.
Lyagushov tries to bench press Boucher off him but Boucher keeps the position.
Lyagushov is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Boucher working away.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lyagushov is looking to regain half guard here but Boucher keeps moving and retains side control.
Lyagushov is not content to let Boucher control the position. #SUB#
Boucher tries for a kimura but Lyagushov is defending well.
Lyagushov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lyagushov gets full guard.
Boucher has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lyagushov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boucher trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyagushov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boucher slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Lyagushov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Boucher is trying to control the action in half guard but Lyagushov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boucher is pressing down on Lyagushov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lyagushov is holding on for now.
Boucher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lyagushov is pressing down on Boucher's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lyagushov keeping moving, preventing Boucher from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lyagushov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boucher defends it easily.
Lyagushov keeping moving, preventing Boucher from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lyagushov managing to control the position.
Boucher trying to control but Lyagushov is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boucher advances to half guard.
Lyagushov tries to roll over but Boucher keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boucher stalling away here and it's allowed Lyagushov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boucher wants to control from the top but Lyagushov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Boucher dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Boucher manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lyagushov on his heels. He'll look to pass Lyagushov's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Lyagushov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boucher is aware though and is defending well.
Lyagushov trying to keep a closed guard but Boucher is proving a slippery customer.
Boucher trying to control but Lyagushov is working from the bottom.
Boucher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boucher trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyagushov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boucher forces his way into half guard.
Boucher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lyagushov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher is trying to control the action in half guard but Lyagushov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boucher prevents Lyagushov from improving his position.#T1#
Boucher throwing shots but Lyagushov is blocking nicely.
Lyagushov is pressing down on Boucher's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boucher slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boucher is looking to take a break and control but Lyagushov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lyagushov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boucher off and has taken his back!
Lyagushov lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Boucher hold on?!
Lyagushov punches the canvas rather than the man.
Boucher covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Boucher is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
Lyagushov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Boucher. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Boucher can't escape the position.
Boucher is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lyagushov.
Lyagushov is striking well from the back but Boucher escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lyagushov lands with a punch from half guard.
Boucher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lyagushov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lyagushov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boucher moves into full guard.
#T3#
Lyagushov throws a strike but Boucher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Lyagushov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Lyagushov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boucher has picked Lyagushov up and slammed him! Lyagushov can't keep hold of the triangle and Boucher manages to pass to side control!
Boucher is looking to take a break and control but Lyagushov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lyagushov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boucher looking to control but instead Lyagushov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Boucher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lyagushov keeps working. #T4#
Boucher is really struggling to control Lyagushov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lyagushov is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lyagushov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Lyagushov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boucher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boucher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lyagushov is keeping the position for now.
Bobby Boucher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyagushov keeping moving, preventing Boucher from controlling successfully.
Lyagushov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boucher is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maksimilian Lyagushov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Boucher scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lyagushov tries to clinch but Boucher moves out of range.
Boucher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boucher lands with a cross. #CL2#
Lyagushov has Boucher up against the cage in a clinch.
Boucher lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boucher. #TD#
Boucher is trying to trip Lyagushov. He has hold of a leg but Lyagushov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Boucher persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Boucher wants to control from the top but Lyagushov keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Lyagushov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boucher defends it easily.#SUB2#
Lyagushov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boucher defends well.
Boucher wants to control from the top but Lyagushov keeps moving.
Boucher passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lyagushov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boucher's best efforts.
Lyagushov is staying active underneath Boucher, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Boucher works his way into full mount!
Lyagushov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boucher tries to control but Lyagushov wriggling away.
Lyagushov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boucher fails to advance to Lyagushov's back. #SUB#
Boucher swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lyagushov is now in Boucher's guard. A big mistake from Boucher there, giving up the dominant position!
Lyagushov is working Boucher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Boucher controls Lyagushov momentarily but Lyagushov frees himself.
We've been informed that Lyagushov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lyagushov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boucher's head.
Lyagushov stands up over Boucher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lyagushov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boucher's head.
Lyagushov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lyagushov wants to control from the top but Boucher keeps moving.
Lyagushov postures up and lands a big shot to Boucher's brow.
Lyagushov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Lyagushov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boucher is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boucher has momentary wrist control but Lyagushov slips an elbow through the middle.
Lyagushov throws a big right hand that misses.
Lyagushov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boucher's head.
Boucher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lyagushov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boucher is trying to keep Lyagushov in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boucher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boucher has momentary wrist control but Lyagushov slips an elbow through the middle.
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 Bobby Boucher.
I think Boucher has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
IFC9 - KING RETURN
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Thirteen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Thirteen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thirteen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lyagushov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lyagushov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Thirteen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lyagushov is positioning himself well to prevent Thirteen advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyagushov is looking for a sweep. Thirteen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lyagushov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thirteen pulls his head out easily.
Lyagushov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Thirteen slips a nice elbow through Lyagushov's hands, connecting with Lyagushov's forehead.
Lyagushov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Lyagushov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thirteen pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Thirteen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Lyagushov actively working from the bottom here.
Lyagushov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thirteen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lyagushov has a hand on Thirteen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Thirteen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lyagushov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Lyagushov wants to control but Thirteen is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyagushov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lyagushov wants to control but Thirteen is having none of it.
Lyagushov doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Thirteen looking to finish Lyagushov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lyagushov!
Thirteen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lyagushov is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Thirteen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Thirteen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Thirteen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lyagushov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Lyagushov gets full guard.#SUB2#
Lyagushov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thirteen looking to pass the guard.
Lyagushov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thirteen's guard. #REVB#
Thirteen working a defensive guard here.
Lyagushov wants to control from the top but Thirteen keeps moving. #T4#
Lyagushov content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Lyagushov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lyagushov wants to control from the top but Thirteen keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyagushov lands a couple of elbows.
Lyagushov landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Android Thirteen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Lyagushov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ROC2#
Thirteen is rocked!
Lyagushov happy to just control the position for now.
Oh Thirteen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thirteen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lyagushov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lyagushov lands a strong strike to the head of Thirteen. That's dazed him! Lyagushov looking to finish here. Thirteen is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Lyagushov lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maksimilian Lyagushov!
Maksimilian Lyagushov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Mon Night Fights#1- Evil Ways
Date: Jul 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Lyagushov is looking to clinch.
McPunchface lands a jab to Lyagushov's midsection.
McPunchface lands a nice hook to Lyagushov's body. Lyagushov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lyagushov wants to clinch up but McPunchface keeps it at a distance.
Lyagushov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lyagushov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McPunchface's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lyagushov under the eye.#ROC2#
Lyagushov is rocked!
McPunchface lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McPunchface lands a jab to Lyagushov's midsection.
McPunchface fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Lyagushov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McPunchface throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lyagushov. #T1#
McPunchface lands a right hand.
McPunchface misses with a body punch.
McPunchface gets through Lyagushov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from McPunchface.
McPunchface tries to work over Lyagushov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McPunchface lands a body shot in the clinch.
McPunchface lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lyagushov is trying to pull guard but McPunchface turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McPunchface lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McPunchface creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
McPunchface is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lyagushov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McPunchface to the mat. McPunchface regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Lyagushov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lyagushov stopping the sweep attempt from McPunchface.#T2#
McPunchface keeps trying to improve his position.
Lyagushov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lyagushov tries to free his leg and advance position but McPunchface is retaining full guard.
Lyagushov 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.
Lyagushov lands a couple of digs.
McPunchface wants to sweep here but Lyagushov controlling him for the moment.
Lyagushov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McPunchface wants to sweep here but Lyagushov controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyagushov working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Lyagushov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lyagushov trying to control the position from guard on top but McPunchface is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McPunchface working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lyagushov.
Lyagushov is stalling in the full guard.
Lyagushov with a nice head shot there.
Lyagushov postures up in McPunchface's guard and throws a big left but McPunchface blocks it.
Lyagushov postures up and lands a big shot to McPunchface's brow.
Lyagushov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Lyagushov postures up in McPunchface's guard and throws a big left but McPunchface blocks it.
Lyagushov cracks McPunchface with a solid left hand.
Lyagushov tries to free his leg and advance position but McPunchface is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lyagushov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McPunchface is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McPunchface utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McPunchface looking for a sweep. Not yet McPunchface, not yet.
Lyagushov postures up and lands a big shot to McPunchface's brow.
Lyagushov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lyagushov works over McPunchface with some ground and pound from guard.
Lyagushov works over McPunchface with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Punchy McPunchface will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
McPunchface lands a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McPunchface.#TD#
Lyagushov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lyagushov working McPunchface over with strikes.
McPunchface has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Area51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Maksimilian Lyagushov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McPunchface is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lyagushov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lyagushov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPunchface taking some punishment here, with Lyagushov in his half guard.
Lyagushov is trying to control. McPunchface wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Lyagushov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Lyagushov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lyagushov winds up and cracks McPunchface with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McPunchface is trying to get back to full guard.
McPunchface makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McPunchface.
Lyagushov throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Lyagushov is in close to McPunchface's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lyagushov is working McPunchface over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McPunchface looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lyagushov is one step ahead there.
Lyagushov is in close to McPunchface's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McPunchface is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lyagushov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lyagushov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
McPunchface has momentary wrist control but Lyagushov slips an elbow through the middle.
Lyagushov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lyagushov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lyagushov cracks McPunchface with a solid left hand.
Lyagushov works over McPunchface with some ground and pound from guard.
Lyagushov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lyagushov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lyagushov throws a big elbow that misses.
McPunchface looking for a sweep. Not yet McPunchface, not yet. #SUB#
Lyagushov drops back, looking for a kneebar! McPunchface looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McPunchface looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McPunchface! #REVB#
McPunchface working away.#T4#
Lyagushov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lyagushov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lyagushov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
McPunchface is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lyagushov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. McPunchface is looking to defend but Lyagushov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for McPunchface! Lyagushov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, McPunchface taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maksimilian Lyagushov!
Maksimilian Lyagushov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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