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Event:
FARTMMA 52: SEMIS
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
McNights fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McNights.
McNights throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but McNights steps away.
McNights darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a solid body kick.
McNights definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
McNights throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a fast counter high kick but McNights manages to duck under it in time.
Smith is looking to chop away at McNights's legs.
Steve McNights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
McNights chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McNights fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind McNights 's knee.
McNights shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve McNights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
McNights has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
McNights is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and McNights moves out of range easily. #T2#
McNights tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McNights somewhat.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McNights fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith leaves McNights with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McNights appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow McNights down.
McNights with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a head kick.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a head kick but McNights moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Smith.
It looked like McNights was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McNights is looking for a counter combo.
McNights fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
A head kick misses from Smith.
McNights fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
McNights shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith wants to stand and escape but McNights is having none of it.
Smith controlling McNights's posture.
McNights trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McNights closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
McNights fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Smith.
McNights shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McNights moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSmith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve McNights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNights shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
McNights tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a body kick that stops McNights in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
McNights will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks McNights off balance momentarily.
McNights tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McNights.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
McNights tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Steve McNights is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McNights fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but McNights is wise to it.#KD2#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends McNights tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves McNights back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
McNights is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Steve McNights has been cut.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McNights is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oh McNights is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith feints a jab and as McNights dips his head, Smith unleashes a brutal head kick that catches McNights right on the jaw! Timbeeer! McNights falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Smith smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Steve McNights spoke after the fight, saying 'He is a very good fighter. I will come back stronger next time you see me'.
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Event:
FARTMMA 45
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Romaschenko.
Romaschenko is chipping away with strikes.
McNights manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Romaschenko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romaschenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McNights looking for submissions off his back.
Romaschenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Romaschenko scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
McNights looking for submissions off his back.
Romaschenko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romaschenko working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
McNights is rocked!
McNights wants to improve his position but Romaschenko is controlling well.
Romaschenko working the head and body with strikes.
McNights is still in real trouble! Can Romaschenko finish him?#T1#
Romaschenko is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, McNights is hurt! He's hurt bad - Romaschenko fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save McNights from any more punishment! Congratulations to Romaschenko! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Romaschenko!
The defeated Steve McNights had this to say: 'He is a very good fighter. I will come back stronger next time you see me'.
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Event:
FARTMMA 30
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
McNights closes the distance and clinches up with MacMcOReily, looking for a takedown. McNights pushes MacMcOReily against the cage but MacMcOReily circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacMcOReily scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacMcOReily misses with a kick to the body.
MacMcOReily looks to land a body kick but McNights moved away.
MacMcOReily throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McNights blocks a head kick by MacMcOReily.
MacMcOReily looks to land a combination. McNights sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
MacMcOReily circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacMcOReily displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McNights.
MacMcOReily connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacMcOReily swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McNights fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve McNights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacMcOReily pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McNights seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
MacMcOReily misses with a double jab.
MacMcOReily throws a push kick but McNights slaps the foot to one side.
McNights fails with a takedown attempt.
MacMcOReily lands a jab to McNights's midsection.
A combination from MacMcOReily does no damage.
MacMcOReily lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McNights circles away quickly and effectively.
McNights fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McNights definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MacMcOReily circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacMcOReily has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
MacMcOReily lands a slapping body shot.
MacMcOReily throws a low kick but it's checked well by McNights.#T2#
MacMcOReily fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNights manages to avoid it.
It appears McNights was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sean MacMcOReily is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McNights darts in looking for a takedown but MacMcOReily gets double underhooks and turns McNights into the cage.
McNights is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacMcOReily sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacMcOReily jabs McNights to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McNights is defended easily by MacMcOReily.
McNights is breathing heavily.
MacMcOReily swings for the body but McNights moves out of range.
Sean MacMcOReily seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacMcOReily swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McNights was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
MacMcOReily fails to land with a series of punches.
MacMcOReily looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacMcOReily throws a push kick but McNights slaps the foot to one side.
MacMcOReily throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like McNights was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McNights shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacMcOReily sprawls well. MacMcOReily wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McNights gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
McNights takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacMcOReily misses with the combination.
MacMcOReily dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McNights tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacMcOReily sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McNights somewhat.
McNights will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacMcOReily takes a swing at McNights's ribcage but misses. #T4##TD#
MacMcOReily gets caught napping as McNights dives in and scores a takedown. MacMcOReily manages to retain guard.#SUB#
McNights thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
MacMcOReily has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McNights off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
MacMcOReily lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacMcOReily scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacMcOReily misses with a two punch combination.
MacMcOReily scores with a punch to the head.
MacMcOReily throws a push kick but McNights slaps the foot to one side.
McNights shoots and misses #CL2#
and MacMcOReily counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by MacMcOReily.
McNights is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacMcOReily pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MacMcOReily is pushing McNights up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean MacMcOReily dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
MacMcOReily scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McNights doesn't seem bothered though.
MacMcOReily defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McNights.
MacMcOReily scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacMcOReily misses with a series of wild punches.
MacMcOReily misses with the combination.
McNights avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacMcOReily lands a jab to McNights's midsection.
McNights shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacMcOReily defends it nicely.
A nice side step and MacMcOReily releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
MacMcOReily throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
McNights dodges the punch combination from MacMcOReily.
MacMcOReily fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like McNights was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MacMcOReily.
MacMcOReily ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNights moves away.
A punch combination from MacMcOReily misses.
MacMcOReily changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McNights shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacMcOReily pinned against the cage. MacMcOReily gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve McNights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacMcOReily lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by MacMcOReily.
McNights shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacMcOReily defends it nicely.#T2#
McNights looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacMcOReily is fending him off so far but McNights persists. Nope, MacMcOReily circles away and we're back to standing.
MacMcOReily throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacMcOReily is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McNights rather than just go for the knockout.
MacMcOReily misses with a wild body shot.
McNights is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MacMcOReily.
Steve McNights is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacMcOReily misses the shot to the body.
MacMcOReily throws a body shot but no joy.
MacMcOReily scores with a jab to the head.
McNights blocks the body kick.
McNights shoots for a takedown but MacMcOReily saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McNights walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McNights keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McNights shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
MacMcOReily scores with a nice strike.
McNights shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacMcOReily sprawls well. MacMcOReily wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McNights gets slowly back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from MacMcOReily.
Left hook, right uppercut from MacMcOReily.
McNights shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacMcOReily pinned against the cage. MacMcOReily gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MacMcOReily cracks a nice hook into McNights's ribs.#T4#
McNights shoots for a takedown but MacMcOReily saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MacMcOReily lands with a good body shot.
MacMcOReily cracks McNights with a good jab.
MacMcOReily fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McNights looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacMcOReily is looking to land body kicks.
MacMcOReily misses with a series of wild punches.
McNights takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacMcOReily misses with a body kick.
MacMcOReily motions for McNights to come forward. MacMcOReily throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacMcOReily goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean MacMcOReily showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
MacMcOReily misses with a wild combination.
McNights dives in and grabs MacMcOReily's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacMcOReily pushes down on McNights's head and hops out.
MacMcOReily is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
MacMcOReily looks to land a body kick but McNights moved away.
McNights throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McNights moves out of range as MacMcOReily throws a body kick.
McNights appears to be looking for a big counter.
McNights shoots in but MacMcOReily avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MacMcOReily tries to land a front kick but McNights steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McNights tries for a takedown but MacMcOReily sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve McNights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacMcOReily misses with a body shot.
MacMcOReily throws a leg kick but McNights sees it coming and moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for MacMcOReily, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacMcOReily looks to score with a jab to the body but McNights is just out of range.
McNights seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
MacMcOReily has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
MacMcOReily pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from MacMcOReily.
MacMcOReily attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice shot lands for MacMcOReily.
McNights throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacMcOReily pivots, looking for a leg kick but McNights is out of range and MacMcOReily settles back down.
McNights looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacMcOReily is fending him off so far but McNights persists. Nope, MacMcOReily circles away and we're back to standing.
McNights shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacMcOReily sprawls well. MacMcOReily wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McNights gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by MacMcOReily!
MacMcOReily lands a jab to McNights's midsection.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by MacMcOReily. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacMcOReily.
MacMcOReily stuffs the takedown attempt from McNights. McNights gets slowly back to his feet.
McNights has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacMcOReily throws a combination. McNights tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
MacMcOReily dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McNights.
MacMcOReily throws a push kick but McNights slaps the foot to one side.
McNights appears to be looking for a big counter.
MacMcOReily scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacMcOReily fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McNights looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McNights fails to land the takedown.#T3#
MacMcOReily scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McNights doesn't seem bothered though.
MacMcOReily misses with a double jab.
MacMcOReily just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcNights.
MacMcOReily throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacMcOReily lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McNights circles away quickly and effectively.
MacMcOReily changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MacMcOReily's corner calls for a 1-2. MacMcOReily obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A punch combination from MacMcOReily misses.
MacMcOReily swings for the body but McNights moves out of range.
McNights fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacMcOReily avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
MacMcOReily lands a nice hook to McNights's body. McNights takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McNights takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacMcOReily ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steve McNights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McNights fails with a takedown attempt.
MacMcOReily lands with an overhand left.
Sean MacMcOReily is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by MacMcOReily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean MacMcOReily comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacMcOReily 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 24:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 24:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean MacMcOReily!
In defeat, Steve McNights stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is a very good fighter. I will come back stronger next time you see me'.
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Event:
FARTMMA 22
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Molotov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McNights struggling a bit here.
Molotov staying calm.
Molotov lands an elbow.
McNights tries to bench press Molotov off him but Molotov keeps the position.
Molotov lands an elbow.
Molotov taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNights wants to control but Molotov postures up.
Molotov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McNights will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
McNights regains half guard.
Molotov is taking a breather. McNights says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nice strikes from Molotov there.
McNights is trying to stand back up but Molotov is controlling him
Molotov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McNights tries to get to full guard but Molotov has control of the leg.
McNights is trying to escape back to his feet but Molotov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Molotov scores with a couple of short elbows.
McNights trying to remain calm as Molotov controls from the top position.#T2#
McNights tries to improve position but can't.
Molotov taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Molotov avoids the strikes from the bottom by McNights.
Molotov 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.
McNights is working to avoid the ground and pound but Molotov connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McNights tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McNights is trying to control Molotov's posture but Molotov avoids it.
Molotov controlling the position from side mount.
McNights takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Molotov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McNights will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molotov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McNights some visible discomfort.
Molotov staying calm.
McNights is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Molotov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Molotov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Molotov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McNights was covering up waiting for the punch and Molotov finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
McNights working for a triangle but Molotov defends it easily.
Molotov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McNights's guard.
McNights tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Molotov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Alexey Molotov has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T1#
McNights tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Molotov with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#
McNights is rocked!
Molotov lands a heavy shot. That's hurt McNights! Molotov sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless McNights and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexey Molotov!
Alexey Molotov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Steve McNights spoke after the fight, saying 'He is a very good fighter. I will come back stronger next time you see me'.
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Event:
FARTMMA 18
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
McNights darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lan trying to control but McNights postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lan is controlling McNights's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McNights sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lan defending well though.
McNights is trying to control. Lan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McNights is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
McNights is working for a guillotine from mount but Lan frees his head quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McNights looking to secure an arm triangle but Lan defends it well.
Lan is looking to get to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
McNights wants to finish this one by submission but Lan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McNights.
McNights thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McNights avoids the attempt from Lan to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNights wants to control the pace but Lan is squirming around nicely.
Lan wants to control but McNights is having none of it.
Lan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
McNights working for a submission but Lan is keeping him at bay.
Lan gets back to half guard.#T2#
McNights scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lan wants to get back to full guard.
McNights looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McNights throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McNights throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McNights stopping the sweep attempt from Lan.
McNights trying to control but Lan is working from the bottom.
McNights is looking to stand up but Lan won't let him. #T3#
Lan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McNights's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
McNights is looking for a triangle but Lan pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
McNights is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lan is aware though and is defending well.
McNights looks winded!#SUB2#
McNights escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lan wants to control from the top but McNights keeps moving.
Lan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lan wants to control from the top but McNights keeps moving. #T4#
Lan pushes down on McNights's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lan stops McNights from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lan stalling away here and it's allowed McNights to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
McNights is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lan defends well.#SUB2#
McNights is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lan defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McNights dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lan looks for the body kick but McNights saw that one coming. #TD2#
McNights fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lan to the ground. McNights is now in Lan's guard.
Lan looking to hit a scissor sweep but McNights is one step ahead there.
McNights wants to control from the top but Lan keeps moving.
McNights throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lan pulls McNights in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McNights accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McNights stopping the sweep attempt from Lan.
McNights loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
McNights is looking to work some ground and pound but Lan has wrist control.
McNights trying to control the position from guard on top but Lan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lan has control of McNights's left arm, preventing McNights from doing any damage. #SUB#
Lan is looking for a triangle but McNights pushes his legs off easily.
McNights in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lan looking for a sweep. Not yet Lan, not yet. #SUB#
Lan has his foot on McNights's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McNights works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
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.#SU2#
McNights gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
McNights closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lan did well to prevent McNights getting side control.#ES#
Lan pushes McNights off and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - McNights looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Lan tries to sprawl but McNights drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McNights on the ground.
Lan is trying to get back to full guard.
McNights is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
McNights can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lan is looking to escape.
McNights wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
McNights is stalling here but it's allowed Lan to get half guard.
#SUB2#
McNights is working for a kimura but Lan is defending it quite comfortably.
McNights is breathing heavily.
McNights seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McNights has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McNights is keen to just control but Lan is a slippery customer.
Lan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lan continues to stall.
Lan wants to improve his position but McNights is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McNights showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD#
Lan dives in and scores a takedown into McNights's guard.#SUB#
Lan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
McNights looking for a triangle here. Lan is fighting it but it looks tight! McNights pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lan is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Steve McNights!
Steve McNights took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
FARTMMA 13
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
McNights tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roll paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roll shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McNights but McNights pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McNights looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roll is fending him off so far but McNights persists. Nope, Roll circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
McNights gets caught napping as Roll dives in and scores a takedown. McNights manages to retain guard.#ES#
McNights uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Roll tries to score a power double leg takedown but McNights sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roll somewhat.#CL#
McNights rushes Roll and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
McNights escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Roll shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McNights has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg in the buildup to the fight.
Steve McNights has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Roll.
Roll shoots in and drives through. McNights sprawls well.
McNights drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roll sprawls and moves away.
A good leg kick by McNights.
Roll looks for a takedown but McNights sprawls well.
McNights appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1##TD#
McNights dives in and scores a takedown into Roll's guard.#ES2#
Roll has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McNights has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
McNights pulls Roll into guard.
McNights trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
McNights is looking for a triangle but Roll pushes his legs off easily.
Roll cracks McNights with a solid left hand.#SUB#
McNights working for a triangle but Roll defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roll postures up and lands a big shot to McNights's brow. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
McNights is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McNights wants to stand but Roll is controlling the position.
Roll trying to control the position from guard on top but McNights is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
McNights is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McNights is breathing heavily.
Roll seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Roll trying to control the position from guard on top but McNights is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Roll working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roll showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Roll trying to control the position from guard on top but McNights is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNights is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
McNights has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roll can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McNights can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roll controls the pace.
Roll trying to control the position from guard on top but McNights is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
McNights is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
McNights has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Roll should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, McNights has tightened it up now! Roll should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steve McNights!
A pretty intense looking Steve McNights took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
FARTMMA 8
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Malaka has managed to clinch.
Malaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Malaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McNights looking to slow down the pace here.
Malaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McNights is looking for a takedown.
Malaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short body shot lands from Malaka as the two fighters clinch.
McNights looks winded!
Malaka lands a body shot.
Malaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malaka lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Malaka.
Malaka lands with a right to the head.
Malaka lands an elbow just above McNights 's eye.
McNights letting Malaka take a breather here.
Nice elbow from Malaka. #T1#
Malaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Malaka lands a shot to the body.
Malaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McNights backwards.
Malaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McNights looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McNights takes an elbow to the temple.
Malaka lands an elbow that stopped McNights in his tracks for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A body shot lands from Malaka.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Malaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Malaka lands a shoulder strike. #KD#
Malaka drops McNights with a big knee straight up the middle! McNights is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
McNights is rocked!
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!#CL#
Malaka clinches.
McNights is still on wobbly legs! Can Malaka finish him?
Malaka dips a shoulder and cracks McNights with a mighty uppercut! McNights falls back against the cage and Malaka unloads with a barrage of strikes! McNights is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Malaka screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaka Malaka!
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Event:
FARTMMA 4
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Balenciaga throws a shot from downtown. McNights moves away and avoids it.
Cristobal Balenciaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNights looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
McNights avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Balenciaga throws a series of punches but McNights avoids them all with ease.
Balenciaga sets himself, and McNights steps forward looking for the clinch! Balenciaga avoids it this time.
Balenciaga missing with a left hand there. McNights was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McNights slips under a jab.
Balenciaga misses with a hook.
Balenciaga looks to land a right hand but McNights moved out of range.
Balenciaga throws a series of punches but McNights moves out of range.
Balenciaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McNights is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Balenciaga misses with a straight right.
McNights wants to counter the offense by Balenciaga and move into the clinch position.
Balenciaga misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balenciaga misses with a straight left.
McNights wants to counter the offense by Balenciaga and move into the clinch position.
Balenciaga swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and McNights moves into the clinch.
McNights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
McNights breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balenciaga throws an overhand right that lands on McNights's shoulder, as McNights tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Balenciaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balenciaga misses with a straight right.
Balenciaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McNights is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McNights is looking to clinch but Balenciaga is avoiding it.
Cristobal Balenciaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balenciaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNights manages to avoid it.
Balenciaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
McNights slips a straight right by Balenciaga.
McNights tries to work over Balenciaga's front leg with a kick but Balenciaga checks it.
A punch combination from Balenciaga misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balenciaga.
McNights uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balenciaga.
McNights throws a fast counter high kick but Balenciaga manages to duck under it in time.
Balenciaga looks to land a left hand but McNights moved out of range nicely.
McNights avoids the body shot from Balenciaga.
Balenciaga throws out a loose jab but McNights uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balenciaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Balenciaga with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Balenciaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by McNights.
McNights doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Balenciaga missing with a left hand there. McNights was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McNights is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Balenciaga just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Balenciaga misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNights blocks a jab.
Balenciaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNights manages to avoid it.
McNights is looking for the big counter here.
McNights looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McNights moves away from the strike by Balenciaga.
Balenciaga loads up on a big right hand but McNights slips the punch.
Balenciaga throws a looping overhand right but McNights ducks down to avoid it.
Balenciaga is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McNights's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Balenciaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Balenciaga takes a swing at McNights's ribcage but misses.
McNights tries to counter by closing the distance.
Balenciaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
McNights staying out of range there.
McNights tries to clinch up.
Balenciaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Balenciaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Balenciaga misses.
McNights pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McNights uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balenciaga.
McNights is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McNights dodges the punch combination from Balenciaga.
McNights avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by McNights.
McNights throws a counter combo.
Balenciaga throws a shot from downtown. McNights moves away and avoids it.
McNights takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Balenciaga throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
McNights displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balenciaga throws out the jab.
A big right from Balenciaga misses.
Balenciaga throws a lazy right hand but McNights sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balenciaga clobbers McNights with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McNights showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balenciaga.
McNights with the counter takedown but Balenciaga avoids it easily.
Balenciaga throws a hook to the side of McNights's head but McNights sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Balenciaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balenciaga throws a hook but McNights avoids it easily.
Balenciaga throws a looping overhand right but McNights ducks down to avoid it.
Balenciaga misses with a few strikes there.
Balenciaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balenciaga missing with a left hand there. McNights was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McNights shapes to counter with a head kick.
Balenciaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristobal Balenciaga dominated that round.
That's time! Balenciaga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McNights takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fight stays on the outside here - McNights looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balenciaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balenciaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McNights.
Balenciaga throws a combination. McNights tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McNights steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balenciaga.
Balenciaga takes a swing at McNights's ribcage but misses.
Balenciaga loads up on a big right hand but McNights slips the punch.
McNights throws a nice looking combination but Balenciaga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balenciaga misses with a looping left.
Steve McNights is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balenciaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Balenciaga throws a looping overhand right but McNights ducks down to avoid it.
Balenciaga backing away here, and McNights unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McNights steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balenciaga.
Balenciaga throws a looping overhand right but McNights ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Balenciaga throws a hook but McNights blocks it.
McNights drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Balenciaga defends it well.
McNights is breathing heavily.
Balenciaga looks to throw the jab but McNights is out of range.
Balenciaga misses with a wild combination.
Balenciaga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McNights.
Balenciaga throws the left hand but McNights avoids the punch easily.
McNights defending well as Balenciaga loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Balenciaga.
McNights steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balenciaga.
McNights wants to counter with a clinch but Balenciaga pushes him away.
McNights staying out of range there.
Balenciaga throws a hook to the side of McNights's head but McNights sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McNights moves out of range of the strikes.
Balenciaga misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Balenciaga misses with an uppercut. McNights saw that one coming.
Balenciaga misses with a hook. McNights ducked under it nicely.
Balenciaga misses with a wild body shot.
Balenciaga misses with an uppercut. McNights saw that one coming.
McNights is looking for the big counter here.
Nice defenses there by McNights.
Balenciaga misses with an uppercut. McNights saw that one coming.
McNights uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balenciaga.
Balenciaga throws an overhand right that lands on McNights's shoulder, as McNights tries to avoid the shot.
Balenciaga misses with an uppercut.
Cristobal Balenciaga is winning the standup battle so far.
McNights keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balenciaga.
McNights avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Balenciaga misses with a hook. McNights ducked under it nicely.
Balenciaga throws out a loose jab but McNights uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balenciaga misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Balenciaga throws a looping overhand right but McNights ducks down to avoid it.
Balenciaga misses with a wild body shot.
Balenciaga misses with a hook. McNights ducked under it nicely.
Balenciaga loads up on a big right hand but McNights slips the punch.
Balenciaga misses with a hook. McNights ducked under it nicely.
McNights unleashes a big counter combination but Balenciaga bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Balenciaga misses with a straight left.
McNights ducks under a wild hook from Balenciaga.
McNights is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Balenciaga misses with a wild body shot.
Balenciaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McNights circles away quickly and effectively.
Balenciaga throws a hook but McNights blocks it.
Balenciaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Balenciaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McNights wants to counter the offense by Balenciaga and move into the clinch position.
Balenciaga throws a hook but McNights avoids it easily.#T4#
McNights avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McNights is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Balenciaga throws a looping overhand right but McNights ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Balenciaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balenciaga throws a series of punches but McNights moves out of range.
Balenciaga misses with a straight right.
Balenciaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balenciaga misses the shot to the body.
McNights uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balenciaga.
Balenciaga scores with the left hand. McNights knows he should have avoided that one.
Balenciaga misses with a hook.
McNights ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McNights throws a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balenciaga lands with a hook. McNights tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McNights uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balenciaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristobal Balenciaga dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Balenciaga!
A jab from Balenciaga misses.
McNights staying out of range there.
Balenciaga misses the jab.
McNights slips a straight right by Balenciaga.
Balenciaga misses the shot to the body.
Balenciaga is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Balenciaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Balenciaga throws a body punch but McNights moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - McNights looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balenciaga throws a jab when McNights was well out of range.
Balenciaga misses with a body shot.
McNights takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McNights moves out of range as Balenciaga strikes.
McNights is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McNights uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balenciaga.
McNights is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Balenciaga looks to land a left hand but McNights moved out of range nicely.
McNights displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balenciaga throws out the jab.
Balenciaga misses with a looping left.
Balenciaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNights moves away.
McNights steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balenciaga.
Balenciaga misses with an uppercut. McNights saw that one coming.
McNights slips under a jab from Balenciaga.
Balenciaga throws an overhand right that lands on McNights's shoulder, as McNights tries to avoid the shot.
Balenciaga misses with an uppercut. McNights saw that one coming.
McNights uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balenciaga.
Balenciaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McNights.
Balenciaga throws a hook but McNights avoids it easily.
McNights avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Balenciaga lands a jab.
Balenciaga misses with a looping right.
Balenciaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McNights sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McNights is looking for the big counter here.
Balenciaga with a jab.
McNights uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balenciaga.
Balenciaga missing with a left hand there. McNights was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balenciaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balenciaga misses with a double jab.
McNights with the counter takedown but Balenciaga avoids it easily.
Balenciaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balenciaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balenciaga throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balenciaga misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Balenciaga throws a hook to the side of McNights's head but McNights sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by McNights.
Balenciaga looks to land a right hand but McNights moved out of range.
Balenciaga loads up on a big right hand but McNights slips the punch.
Balenciaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balenciaga throws a lazy right hand but McNights sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McNights displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balenciaga throws out the jab.
Cristobal Balenciaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Balenciaga misses with a looping right.
Balenciaga misses with an uppercut. McNights saw that one coming.
McNights is looking for the big counter here.
Balenciaga looks to land a combination but McNights avoids it well.
Balenciaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Balenciaga misses.
Balenciaga loads up on a big right hand but McNights slips the punch.#T4#
Balenciaga misses the shot to the body.
Balenciaga cracks McNights with an open hand slap.
Balenciaga misses with a hook.
Balenciaga misses with a wild body shot.
McNights tries to clinch but Balenciaga is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Balenciaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McNights moves out of range as Balenciaga strikes.
McNights wants to counter with a clinch but Balenciaga pushes him away.
Balenciaga throws a body punch but McNights moves out of range.
Balenciaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McNights can do to turn this around?
McNights defending well as Balenciaga loads up on a big left hand.
Balenciaga throws a body punch but McNights moves out of range.
McNights is looking for the big counter here.
Balenciaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve McNights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balenciaga misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cristobal Balenciaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Balenciaga, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristobal Balenciaga!
Cristobal Balenciaga spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Sexton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Sexton got a little sloppy there for a moment and McNights has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sexton has managed to get both his arms back between McNights's legs - danger averted.
Sexton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McNights on the ground.
Sexton working some strikes from top position.
McNights working a defensive guard here.
McNights wants to sweep but no luck.
Sexton scoring with some ground and pound.
McNights throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexton trying to stand up but can't free himself from McNights's guard.
Sexton with a nice head shot there.
Sexton lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Sexton lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sexton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sexton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McNights working a defensive guard here.
Sexton working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Sexton gets to his feet. McNights looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Sexton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sexton works over McNights with some ground and pound from guard.#SU#
Sexton gets to his feet. McNights looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sexton circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2##TD2#
McNights fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sexton to the ground. McNights is now in Sexton's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNights preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McNights accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Sexton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McNights can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sexton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McNights escapes and throws Sexton's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sexton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3#
Sexton wants to control but McNights postures up.
McNights has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sexton!
Sexton blocking the ground and pound. #SU2#
McNights stands up from mount. Strange move. #TD2#
McNights shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sexton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McNights looks winded!
Sexton is pulling down on McNights's head. It's preventing any offense from McNights, at least for the moment.
McNights stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sexton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Sexton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sexton wants to stand but McNights is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
McNights looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Branden Sexton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McNights, right into the meat.
#TD2#
McNights closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sexton quickly recovers to half guard.
McNights is looking to take a break and control but Sexton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McNights missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Sexton actively working from the bottom here.
McNights stops Sexton from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
McNights is looking to advance position but Sexton won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
McNights closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sexton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McNights trying to control from Sexton's half guard. Sexton has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sexton pulls McNights in close to prevent any damage.
Sexton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##ES#
Sexton pushes McNights off and scrambles back to his feet.
Steve McNights is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McNights stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McNights wants it to stay on the feet.
Sexton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McNights tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Sexton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sexton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Branden Sexton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sexton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McNights is breathing heavily.
McNights doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sexton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sexton really is a fat lump.
McNights looking to control.
#T3#
Sexton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sexton stands up over McNights, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McNights is trying to control the position but Sexton postures up.
Sexton is working McNights over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SU#
Sexton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Steve McNights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNights tries to clinch but Sexton moves out of range. #TD2#
McNights fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sexton to the ground. McNights is now in Sexton's guard.
McNights trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sexton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McNights can do to turn this around?
Sexton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Sexton working some strikes from top position.
Sexton postures up and lands a big shot to McNights's brow.
Sexton stands up over McNights, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU#
Sexton stands and steps away. McNights gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Sexton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU#
Sexton escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Sexton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McNights manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Branden Sexton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Sexton. #TD2#
McNights shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sexton is trying to defend but McNights finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McNights is trying to control the action in half guard but Sexton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES#
Sexton manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McNights keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sexton gets control of McNights's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sexton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McNights preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Sexton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McNights defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
McNights throws a strike but Sexton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sexton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McNights's head.
McNights working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Sexton stands up from McNights's guard - Sexton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sexton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
McNights shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sexton is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Sexton is staying active underneath McNights, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sexton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McNights is working away from the top position though.
Sexton moves into full guard.
Sexton has a closed guard, preventing McNights from standing up. #T3#
McNights trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sexton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McNights tries to clinch there but Sexton circles away.
#TD#
Sexton gets a double leg takedown into McNights's guard.
Sexton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sexton tries to stand but McNights is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Sexton is in close to McNights's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU#
Sexton stands and steps away. McNights gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McNights explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sexton keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Sexton gets a double leg takedown into McNights's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sexton stopping the sweep attempt from McNights.
Sexton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Steve McNights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Branden Sexton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McNights being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Branden Sexton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sexton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Branden Sexton!
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