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Event:
DSC STRIKE 9
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Stroev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Koloff struggling a bit here.
Koloff sneaks back into half guard.
Stroev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stroev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koloff trying to hold on to Stroev's head to control him but Stroev postures up.
Stroev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koloff connects with a solid leg kick.
Stroev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2##CL#
Koloff tries to keep at a distance but Stroev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koloff struggles to land a body shot inside as Stroev controls his hands.
Koloff lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stroev backwards. #BC#
Stroev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stroev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#TD#
Stroev dives in and scores a takedown into Koloff's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Stroev gets to his feet. Koloff looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Koloff thuds his shin into the meat of Stroev's side.
Stroev fails to land the takedown.
Koloff lands a jab to Stroev's midsection.#T3##TD#
Stroev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Koloff being controlled here, momentarily.
Stroev postures up.
#T4#
Stroev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stroev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stroev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Stroev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Koloff scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Koloff throws a series of punches but Stroev avoids them all with ease.
Stroev throws a counter high kick but Koloff was just alert enough to avoid it.
Stroev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koloff.
Stroev throws a big counter combination but Koloff scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stroev closes the distance and clinches up with Koloff, looking for a takedown. Stroev pushes Koloff against the cage but Koloff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stroev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Koloff throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stroev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koloff throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stroev's head.
Koloff throws a head kick that Stroev semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koloff moves out of range of the body kick.
Koloff lands with a slapping head kick.
Koloff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
A combination from Stroev does no damage.
Koloff changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Koloff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Koloff gets tackled into the cage by Stroev. Stroev maintains the clinch. #TD#
Stroev pulls Koloff into guard.
Stroev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stroev tries to get out of the position.
Stroev is adopting a defensive guard.
Stroev keeping moving, preventing Koloff from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koloff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Stroev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Koloff has passed into half guard!
Stroev has his hands clasped together around Koloff's back. He's all about the action.#T2##SUB#
Stroev looking for submissions off his back.
Koloff prevents Stroev from standing back up.
Koloff not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Koloff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stroev defends it well.
Koloff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stroev's head.
Koloff is looking to take a break and control but Stroev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Stroev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koloff.
Stroev is concentrating on defense, preventing Koloff from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koloff scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD#
Stroev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stroev drops an elbow to the side of Koloff's head.
Stroev working Koloff over with strikes.
Stroev wants to free his trapped foot but Koloff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stroev lands a nice short elbow.#T4##SUB#
Stroev is looking for submissions but instead, Koloff has regained full guard.
Koloff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stroev looking to pass the guard.
Stroev is working hard here to advance position.
Stroev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Koloff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Stroev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Koloff's half guard.
Stroev is looking to pass Koloff's guard but actually Koloff recovers to full guard.
Stroev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Koloff wants to sweep here but Stroev controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koloff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stroev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Stroev wants to pass the guard but Koloff is keeping the position.
Stroev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stroev dives in and grabs Koloff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koloff pushes down on Stroev's head and hops out.
Koloff steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stroev.
Stroev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stroev blocks a head kick by Koloff.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koloff. #CL#
Stroev clinches. #T2##TD#
Stroev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Koloff uses from the top position.
Stroev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koloff stands and throws Stroev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Koloff trying to control the action but Stroev is working from the bottom.
Koloff throws an elbow but Stroev slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stroev is trying to control Koloff's posture but Koloff avoids it.
Stroev tries to buck Koloff off but Koloff is having none of it.
Stroev defending against the ground and pound.
Stroev is not content to let Koloff control the position. #T3#
Koloff in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Koloff throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Stroev is looking to regain half guard here but Koloff keeps moving and retains side control.
Koloff working away.#SUB2#
Koloff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stroev, who protects the arm well.
Stroev is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Koloff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stroev wants to control but Koloff postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stroev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Koloff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stroev holding on.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koloff wants to break free but Stroev has control.
We've been informed that Koloff has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stroev tries to pull guard but Koloff forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Koloff.
I think Koloff has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Koloff!
A victorious Ivan Koloff thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 4
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
McDavid closes the distance and pushes Koloff back into the cage.#TD#
McDavid has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Koloff is trying to keep an underhook but McDavid manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
McDavid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Koloff is just riding it out for now. McDavid eventually gives up the hold.
McDavid blocks the strikes from Koloff.
McDavid works his way into side control.
Koloff stops McDavid from passing to mount. #SUB#
McDavid in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Koloff is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roy McDavid!
An out of breath Roy McDavid thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ivan Koloff spoke after the fight, saying 'I must do better'.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 2
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Koloff doesn't manage to clinch there - Boranbayev circles away.
Boranbayev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boranbayev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Koloff tries for a takedown but Boranbayev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Koloff throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boranbayev.
Koloff is looking to clinch but Boranbayev is avoiding it.
Boranbayev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koloff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boranbayev sprawls well. Boranbayev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koloff gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Boranbayev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Koloff is trying to defend but Boranbayev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Koloff makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Boranbayev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koloff throws out a counter right but Boranbayev avoids it with no problem.
Boranbayev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koloff has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Koloff throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Koloff tries a head kick but it misses.
Koloff throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Boranbayev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Koloff looks winded!
Boranbayev scoring with some ground and pound.
Boranbayev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boranbayev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boranbayev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Boranbayev throws a big elbow that misses.
Koloff being controlled here, momentarily.
Boranbayev throws an elbow that misses. Koloff uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boranbayev's guard. Nice move by Koloff!#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Boranbayev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koloff defends it easily.#SUB#
Boranbayev looking for a guillotine here but Koloff defends easily.
#T3#
Boranbayev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boranbayev controlling Koloff's posture.
Koloff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boranbayev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koloff being controlled here momentarily.
Boranbayev continues to stall.
Koloff throwing strikes from guard but Boranbayev blocks nicely. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Koloff trying to control the position from guard on top but Boranbayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koloff tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Boranbayev counters with a takedown into side control.
Boranbayev slows the pace down.
Koloff wants to control but Boranbayev postures up.
Koloff tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boranbayev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zhasulan Boranbayev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Koloff misses with a wild combination.
Koloff just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Koloff tries to sprawl but Boranbayev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boranbayev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boranbayev not doing much here.
Boranbayev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koloff is looking to control Boranbayev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koloff avoid being mounted?
Boranbayev throwing shots but Koloff is blocking nicely. #T1#
Koloff gets full guard.
Boranbayev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boranbayev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boranbayev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koloff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boranbayev looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Koloff misses with an uppercut. Boranbayev saw that one coming.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koloff jabs Boranbayev right on the nose. Boranbayev blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Boranbayev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zhasulan Boranbayev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koloff is breathing heavily.
Boranbayev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koloff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boranbayev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boranbayev's back!
Boranbayev rolls, trying to escape but Koloff keeps control of the position.
Boranbayev has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Koloff.
Boranbayev trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boranbayev tries to escape the position.
Koloff throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Boranbayev wants to get back to his feet.
Boranbayev tries to escape but Koloff has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Boranbayev trying to control the hands but Koloff breaks the grip.
Even with his hooks in, Koloff manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Koloff throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Koloff has the hooks in. Boranbayev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Koloff struggling to land strikes to the head as Boranbayev covers up.
Boranbayev is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Koloff go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Koloff keeps control of the position as Boranbayev tries to break free.
#T4#
Koloff thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Koloff missing with strikes.
Boranbayev wants to get back to his feet.
Will Koloff go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Koloff might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boranbayev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boranbayev trying to control the hands but Koloff won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koloff missing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Koloff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Boranbayev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Boranbayev lands with an overhand left.
Boranbayev throws a head kick but Koloff moves out of range.
#TD#
Boranbayev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Koloff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boranbayev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boranbayev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koloff is keeping the position for now.
Boranbayev stays in close to Koloff's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Koloff is trying to keep Boranbayev in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Koloff blocks the body kick.
#TD#
Boranbayev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Koloff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boranbayev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Koloff sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Boranbayev working the strikes but Koloff uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Koloff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boranbayev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boranbayev's back!
Boranbayev covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Koloff controlling well, preventing Boranbayev from escaping the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Boranbayev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Koloff controlling well, preventing Boranbayev from escaping the position.
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!
Boranbayev is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Boranbayev is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boranbayev rolls, trying to escape but Koloff keeps control of the position.
Koloff throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Boranbayev is trying to stand back up.
Boranbayev just trying to survive but Koloff is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Boranbayev defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Koloff keeps control of the position as Boranbayev tries to break free.
Boranbayev manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Koloff is now in side control. #T4#
The ground and pound from Koloff seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Boranbayev parries the strikes from Koloff easily there. Koloff is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Boranbayev to escape.
Boranbayev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boranbayev defending against the ground and pound.
Boranbayev tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boranbayev wants to get back to his feet but Koloff drags him back down.
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 Zhasulan Boranbayev.
I think Boranbayev 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ivan Koloff!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Koloff thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Kucherov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kucherov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Kucherov clinches up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Kucherov.
Kucherov blocking some punches.
Kucherov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kucherov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kucherov is struggling to control the position.
Kucherov landing knees to the head.
Kucherov misses with a knee strike.
Koloff is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kucherov is keeping busy.
Kucherov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kucherov avoiding damage as Koloff throws knees to the body.
Koloff wants to get back to striking at distance but Kucherov won't allow it.
#TD2#
Koloff ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Koloff no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kucherov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koloff doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Koloff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Kucherov preventing the sweep.
Koloff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koloff looking to control.
Kucherov throws a strike but Koloff rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kucherov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koloff's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kucherov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kucherov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kucherov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koloff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kucherov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kucherov is breathing heavily.#T2#
Koloff throwing strikes from guard but Kucherov blocks nicely.
Koloff content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Koloff has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Koloff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kucherov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koloff wants to control from the top but Kucherov keeps moving.
Koloff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Kucherov tries a head kick but it misses.
Koloff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kucherov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koloff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koloff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kucherov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kucherov swats away the attempt to clinch by Koloff.
Koloff connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice combination there by Koloff.
#CUT2#
It looks like Vladimir Kucherov has been cut.
Koloff moves in looking to clinch but Kucherov pushes him off.#T4#
Kucherov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kucherov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kucherov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kucherov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kucherov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koloff misses with the combination.
Koloff blocks a leg kick.
Koloff lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Koloff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kucherov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kucherov.
Koloff tries to close the distance and clinch but Kucherov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koloff lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Koloff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Koloff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Kucherov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kucherov tries to work over Koloff's front leg with a kick but Koloff checks it.
Donk. Koloff catches Kucherov right on the button with a cross.
Koloff is looking to clinch. #CL#
Kucherov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koloff takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kucherov stalling against the cage.
Kucherov scores with a knee to the head.
Kucherov landing knees to the head.
Kucherov misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Kucherov.
A knee to the head by Kucherov.
Koloff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koloff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kucherov smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Kucherov gets a clinch. #T1#
Kucherov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kucherov lands a good knee to the midsection. Koloff won't want to take too many of those.
Kucherov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kucherov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kucherov managing to block the knees to the body from Koloff.
Kucherov stalls.
Koloff can't find room to land a body shot as Kucherov controls the action.
Kucherov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kucherov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Kucherov to work.
#T2#
Kucherov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Koloff trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kucherov.
Koloff misses with a body punch.
Kucherov slows down the pace here.
Koloff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Koloff tries to pull guard but Kucherov won't allow it.
Koloff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kucherov walks away with a smile on his face. Koloff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vladimir Kucherov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Koloff.
Kucherov throws a head kick but Koloff moves out of range.
Koloff moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Koloff moves out of range as Kucherov strikes.#T3#
A jab from Koloff does it's job there.
Kucherov throws a nice head kick!
Kucherov throws a head kick but Koloff moves out of range.
Koloff connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ivan Koloff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koloff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kucherov.
Koloff shoots in for a double leg but Kucherov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koloff throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kucherov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koloff misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Kucherov counters by moving into the clinch.
Kucherov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kucherov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kucherov obliges.
Koloff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kucherov avoids it.#T4#
Koloff takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koloff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kucherov smiles and moves away.
Koloff scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kucherov landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Kucherov.
Koloff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kucherov landing knees to the head.
Kucherov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koloff can do to turn this around?
Kucherov avoids the elbow strike from Koloff, against the cage.
Kucherov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kucherov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Kucherov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Koloff paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koloff fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kucherov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kucherov misses the shot to the body.
Koloff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kucherov pinned against the cage. Kucherov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Koloff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kucherov swivels and escapes.
Kucherov avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucherov tries to land a front kick but Koloff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koloff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kucherov swats away the attempt to clinch by Koloff.#T1##CL#
Kucherov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koloff, pushing him back against the cage.
Koloff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kucherov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kucherov lands a knee to the body.
Kucherov scores with a knee to the head.
Kucherov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Koloff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koloff trying to control the position but instead, Kucherov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Koloff into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kucherov obliges.
Kucherov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
Kucherov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kucherov trying to land knees to the body.
Kucherov tries to land a knee to the head but Koloff blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koloff letting Kucherov take a breather here.
Kucherov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Koloff struggles to land a body shot inside as Kucherov controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koloff tries to pull guard but Kucherov won't allow it.
Vladimir Kucherov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Koloff.
Kucherov scores with a knee to the head.
Kucherov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Koloff avoiding damage as Kucherov throws knees to the body.
Kucherov crunches a lovely knee into Koloff's ribcage.
Koloff is trying to break the clinch but Kucherov is controlling him.
Koloff is trying to break the clinch but Kucherov has him pressed against the cage.
Koloff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Koloff takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vladimir Kucherov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kucherov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Koloff misses with some punches.
Kucherov looking to throw knees to the head but Koloff is blocking nicely.
Koloff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kucherov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Koloff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Koloff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kucherovs head.
Kucherov lands a nice knee to the body.
Koloff throws a head punch that misses.
Koloff wants to break the clinch but can't.
Koloff has a couple of punches blocked by Kucherov.
Kucherov tries to land a knee to the head but Koloff blocks with his arms.
Kucherov missing with knees to the body.
Kucherov prevents a body shot from Koloff.
Kucherov controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4#
Koloff is trying to break the clinch but Kucherov has him pressed against the cage.
Koloff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kucherov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kucherov stalls.
Koloff takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kucherov misses with a knee strike.
Kucherov tries to land a knee to the head but Koloff blocks with his arms.
Kucherov wants to stall.
Kucherov misses with a knee strike.
Koloff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kucherov smiles and moves away.
Koloff lands the left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Kucherov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kucherov 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kucherov!
The defeated Ivan Koloff had this to say: 'I must do better'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Koloff throws a sloppy head kick and Buckley moves out of range easily.
Koloff throws a head kick but Buckley moves out of range.
Buckley throws a big counter combination but Koloff scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Buckley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Buckley moves into the clinch.
Buckley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Buckley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Buckley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koloff fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Koloff lands a nice hook to Buckley's body. Buckley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Buckley shoots in for a takedown but Koloff shows good takedown defense.
Koloff connects with a high kick. #ROC2#
Buckley is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Christian Buckley has been cut.
OH! Buckley has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Koloff smells blood and charges in for the finish! Koloff unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Buckley sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Koloff!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 845 Round 1
Date: May 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Koloff leaves Kychenkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kychenkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koloff as he jumps to the side.
Koloff throws a big counter combination but Kychenkov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kychenkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koloff. Koloff obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD2#
Kychenkov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Koloff is trying to improve his position.
Kychenkov controls the position.
Let's hope that Kychenkov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koloff is looking for a sweep.
Kychenkov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koloff can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Koloff is looking to regain half guard here but Kychenkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kychenkov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
It looks like Kychenkov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kychenkov is continuing to stall.
Kychenkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koloff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kychenkov.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koloff gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kychenkov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koloff tries to lock up and control but Kychenkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kychenkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yet more stalling tactics from Kychenkov.
Koloff tries to lock up and control but Kychenkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Kychenkov controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Kychenkov is working for a guillotine from mount but Koloff frees his head quite easily.
Kychenkov controlling from mount.
Koloff regains half guard.#T4#
Kychenkov not doing much here.
Kychenkov wants to pass to mount but Koloff is defending the position.
Kychenkov slows the pace down in half guard.
Koloff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koloff.
Koloff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kychenkov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kychenkov wants to pass the guard but Koloff is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Kychenkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kychenkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koloff sprawls well. Koloff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kychenkov gets slowly back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kychenkov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Koloff tries to bum rush Kychenkov with a series of wild strikes but Kychenkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koloff lands with a kick to the temple. Kychenkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
Kychenkov gets the takedown into side control.
Kychenkov controls the position.
Kychenkov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Koloff can't do much from the bottom here.
Kychenkov staying calm.
Koloff tries to strike but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kychenkov controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Koloff tries to buck Kychenkov off but Kychenkov is having none of it.
The referee asks Kychenkov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kychenkov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Slava Kychenkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koloff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kychenkov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koloff is looking for a sweep.
Kychenkov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Koloff's legs.
Kychenkov controls the position.
Koloff prevents Kychenkov from moving into mount.
Koloff is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kychenkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Koloff is looking for a sweep. Kychenkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kychenkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kychenkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koloff pinned against the cage. Koloff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kychenkov is defended easily by Koloff.
Ivan Koloff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slava Kychenkov.
A punch combination from Kychenkov misses.
Koloff misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Koloff. No joy for Kychenkov on that attempt.
Kychenkov is breathing heavily.
Kychenkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koloff tries to avoid it but Kychenkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koloff to the ground. Koloff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slava Kychenkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koloff lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kychenkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koloff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kychenkov shoots in for a takedown but Koloff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Koloff tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4##TD2#
Kychenkov gets a takedown into half guard.
Koloff wants to improve his position but Kychenkov is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koloff moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kychenkov wants to pass the guard but Koloff is keeping the position.
Kychenkov is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Koloff has his foot on Kychenkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kychenkov works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kychenkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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 Ivan Koloff will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Koloff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Kychenkov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Koloff quickly recovers to half guard.
Kychenkov winds up and cracks Koloff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koloff is trying to get back to full guard.
Kychenkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Koloff is looking to improve his position.
Kychenkov controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koloff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kychenkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kychenkov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Koloff!
Kychenkov content just to control the position here. #T1#
Kychenkov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Koloff is looking to improve his position but Kychenkov isn't that keen on the idea.
Koloff tries to hold on but Kychenkov postures up.
Kychenkov controlling from mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koloff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kychenkov controlling the position easily from mount.
The adventures of Kychenkov the control monster continue. Boring.
More stalling from Kychenkov.
Kychenkov is landing with some decent strikes but Koloff is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Kychenkov controlling the position easily from mount.
Koloff tries to reverse the position but Kychenkov maintains control.
Kychenkov controlling from mount.
Koloff is trying desperately to improve position.
Kychenkov controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Koloff that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kychenkov content just to control the position here.
Kychenkov with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T4#
Koloff regains half guard.
Kychenkov tries to pass to full mount but Koloff defends it.
Koloff trying to control here.
Koloff is trying to get back to full guard.
Ivan Koloff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kychenkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kychenkov stalling.
Slava Kychenkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kychenkov trying to pass the guard but Koloff defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slava Kychenkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kychenkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Slava Kychenkov!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Slava Kychenkov!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Slava Kychenkov!
Slava Kychenkov wins by unanimous decision!
Ivan Koloff was interviewed post fight and said 'I must do better'.
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