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Event:
Sucker Punch 205# CSS Finals
Date: Aug 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Popeye closes the distance and pushes Mustafaev back into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Popeye.
Popeye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Popeye blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Popeye holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mustafaev misses with the head strike.
Mustafaev has a couple of punches blocked by Popeye.
Mustafaev is trying to force a seperation but Popeye has the dominant position.
Popeye lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Popeye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mustafaev has a couple of punches blocked by Popeye.
Mustafaev can't break the clinch.
Popeye is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Mustafaev breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popeye misses with the combination.
Popeye misses with a shot to the body
and Mustafaev counters with a left and a right that stings Popeye. #T1#
Popeye scores with a nice strike.
Mustafaev tries to clinch up but Popeye circles away and keeps his distance.
Popeye keeps the fight on the outside.
Popeye is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mustafaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Popeye moves into the clinch.
Popeye lands a hook to the side of the head.
Popeye tries to land a knee to the head but Mustafaev blocks with his arms.
Mustafaev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Popeye using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mustafaev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mustafaev throws a head punch that misses.
Mustafaev avoids the elbow strike from Popeye, against the cage.
Mustafaev working hard to break the clinch.
Popeye will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mustafaev up against the cage.
Popeye jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mustafaev walks away with a smile on his face. Popeye gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Mustafaev darts in and clinches Popeye up against the cage.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Popeye.
Mustafaev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mustafaev misses with some punches.
Mustafaev is leaning against Popeye and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mustafaev is trying to push Popeye away but Popeye has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mustafaev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Popeye backwards.
Popeye content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Popeye wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Popeye tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mustafaev being controlled against the cage.
Popeye with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Popeye misses with some punches.
Mustafaev tries to circle away but Popeye has him pinned against the cage.
Popeye taking a breather.
Popeye tries a knee to the head but Mustafaev blocks it.
Mustafaev dodges an elbow strike from Popeye.
#T3#
Mustafaev is trying to break the clinch but Popeye is controlling him.
Popeye blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Mustafaev has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mustafaev avoids the elbow strike from Popeye, against the cage.
Popeye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Mustafaev.
Popeye creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mustafaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mustafaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Popeye will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mustafaev up against the cage.
Popeye throws a punch but it's blocked by Mustafaev. #BC#
Mustafaev breaks the clinch.
Mustafaev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Popeye tries a head kick but it misses.
Mustafaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Popeye manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mustafaev moves in looking to clinch but Popeye pushes him off.#T4#
Mustafaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Popeye finds it's way through Mustafaev's defenses.
Mustafaev is looking to clinch.
Mustafaev tries to clinch up but Popeye circles away and keeps his distance.
Popeye drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mustafaev defends it well.#TD2#
Popeye gets a double leg takedown into Mustafaev's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popeye pushes down on Mustafaev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Popeye working over Mustafaev with some ground and pound. Mustafaev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Popeye lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#Mustafaev is rocked!
Popeye takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Mustafaev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Popeye scores with a big shot! Mustafaev's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Mustafaev! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Popeye!
Marat Mustafaev spoke after the fight, saying 'Is whatever. I go back to train'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 205# CSS Semis
Date: Jul 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai needs to keep his hands up - Mustafaev had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Wille Thai has been cut.
Thai shoots in looking for a takedown. Mustafaev tries to sprawl out of it but Thai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mustafaev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mustafaev tries to clinch there but Thai circles away.
Thai is looking to counter the offense by Mustafaev and move into the clinch.
Thai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mustafaev as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Thai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mustafaev as he jumps to the side.
Mustafaev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mustafaev tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Thai counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Thai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura here.
#T2##SUB#
Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mustafaev is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Thai wants to work for an arm triangle but Mustafaev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB#
Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Thai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura here.
#T4##SUB#
Thai is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Thai is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mustafaev is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wille Thai!
The defeated Marat Mustafaev had this to say: 'Is whatever. I go back to train'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 205# CSS RD2
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerzner looks to score with a jab to the body but Mustafaev is just out of range.
Mustafaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kerzner tries to counter with a takedown but Mustafaev is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Mustafaev moves into the clinch.
Mustafaev lands with a right to the head.
Mustafaev prevents the takedown attempt.
Kerzner looking for a takedown.
Kerzner goes for a takedown attempt but Mustafaev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Kerzner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kerzner with a hook.#TD#
Kerzner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mustafaev to the ground. Kerzner is now in Mustafaev's guard.
Kerzner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB#
Kerzner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kerzner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mustafaev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kerzner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mustafaev wants to stand and escape but Kerzner is having none of it.
Kerzner showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kerzner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kerzner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kerzner has an Americana. Mustafaev didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kerzner is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kerzner hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Harold Kerzner!
Marat Mustafaev spoke after the fight, saying 'Is whatever. I go back to train'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 205# CSS RD1
Date: May 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Hiatt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mustafaev fails to land with a series of punches.
Hiatt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hiatt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hiatt scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Marat Mustafaev has been cut.#CL#
Mustafaev instigates a clinch.
Hiatt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mustafaev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mustafaev.
Hiatt should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mustafaev scores with a shot to the side of Hiatt's head.
Mustafaev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hiatt backwards.
Hiatt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mustafaev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hiatt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mustafaev lands a hook that snaps the head of Hiatt backwards.
Mustafaev misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Mustafaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mustafaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mustafaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiatt.
Mustafaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hiatt's elbow.
Hiatt looking to throw knees to the head but Mustafaev is blocking nicely.
Hiatt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mustafaev is trying to push Hiatt away but Hiatt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Mustafaev breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Mustafaev moves into the clinch.
Mustafaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hiatt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Mustafaev breaks from the clinch.
#T2##CL#
Mustafaev closes the distance and clinches.
Mustafaev tries to break free but Hiatt pushes him back against the cage.
Mustafaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Mustafaev breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Mustafaev clinches up against the cage.
Hiatt misses with a knee strike.
Mustafaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiatt blocking some punches.
Mustafaev is pushing Hiatt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Mustafaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hiatt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Hiatt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mustafaev.
Hiatt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mustafaev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mustafaev throws a big counter combination but Hiatt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Mustafaev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mustafaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mustafaev - that landed with a thud.
Mustafaev lands a left hand.
Hiatt looking to throw knees to the head but Mustafaev is blocking nicely.
Mustafaev stalls.
Hiatt misses with a knee to the head.
Mustafaev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T4#
A short body shot lands from Mustafaev as the two fighters clinch.
Hiatt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hiatt prevents Mustafaev from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mustafaev.
Hiatt has Mustafaev pressed against the cage, preventing Mustafaev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Mustafaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mustafaev scores with a jab to the head.
Mustafaev tries to clinch up.
Hiatt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mustafaev fails to land with a series of punches.
Hiatt misses with an uppercut.
As Hiatt looks to move away, Mustafaev throws a big counter combo but Hiatt just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marat Mustafaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marat Mustafaev'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.
#R2##CL#
Mustafaev instigates a clinch.
Mustafaev misses with some punches.
Mustafaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mustafaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hiatt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mustafaev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mustafaev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hiatts head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mustafaev.
Mustafaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiatt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hiatt lands a knee to the head.
#BC#
Mustafaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mustafaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hiatt can do to turn this around?
Hiatt looks to land a combination but Mustafaev avoids it well. #T1#
Hiatt keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Hiatt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mustafaev misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Mustafaev rushes Hiatt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hiatt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hiatt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hiatt blocks an uppercut.
Hiatt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mustafaev's efforts to push away.
Mustafaev stalling in the clinch.
Mustafaev misses with the head strike.
Mustafaev working aggressively here.
Marat Mustafaev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hiatt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mustafaev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
Mustafaev has had enough of the clinch but Hiatt keeps him there for the moment.
Mustafaev tries to throw a body punch but Hiatt avoids it by throwing Mustafaev back against the cage.
Mustafaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Mustafaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Mustafaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mustafaev lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Mustafaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marat Mustafaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mustafaev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hiatt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mustafaev wants to clinch.#T3#
Mustafaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hiatt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mustafaev counters with a one-two to the body.
Mustafaev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hiatt throws a counter combo.
Mustafaev fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Mustafaev moves into the clinch.#T4#
Hiatt tries a knee to the head but Mustafaev blocks it.
Mustafaev misses with a punch to the body.
Mustafaev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hiatt or not. #BC#
Mustafaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mustafaev wants to clinch.
Marat Mustafaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mustafaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Mustafaev clinches up with Hiatt and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marat Mustafaev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marat Mustafaev's cut.
That's time! Mustafaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mustafaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Hiatt circles away.
Hiatt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hiatt throws a hook to the side of Mustafaev's head but Mustafaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hiatt scores with a nice body kick.
Mustafaev wants to clinch up but Hiatt keeps it at a distance.
Hiatt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mustafaev counters with a three punch combo that has Hiatt backing up. Hiatt nods at Mustafaev to acknowledge the strikes.
Hiatt dodges the punch combination from Mustafaev.
Hiatt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustafaev tries to clinch but Hiatt moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hiatt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Mustafaev instigates a clinch. #T1#
Mustafaev is trying to break the clinch but Hiatt has him pressed against the cage.
Mustafaev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hiatts head.
Mustafaev misses with a punch to the body.
Hiatt misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Mustafaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mustafaev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hiatt counters with a series of strikes. Mustafaev will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circling - Hiatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Mustafaev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hiatt doesn't seem phased though.
Mustafaev tries to bum rush Hiatt with a series of wild strikes but Hiatt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Mustafaev backs off Hiatt throws a huge counter combo but Mustafaev manages to avoid it all.
Marat Mustafaev is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Hiatt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hiatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mustafaev tries to clinch up but Hiatt circles away and keeps his distance.
Mustafaev is looking to clinch but Hiatt is avoiding it.
Hiatt unleashes a big counter combination but Mustafaev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Mustafaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mustafaev lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiatt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiatt. #T3#
Hiatt looking to throw knees to the head but Mustafaev is blocking nicely.
Mustafaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hiatt blocks a body shot from Mustafaev.
Hiatt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mustafaev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiatt.
Mustafaev working hard to break the clinch.
Mustafaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiatt tries to land a knee to the head but Mustafaev blocks with his arms.
Hiatt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hiatt tries to land a knee to the head but Mustafaev blocks with his arms.
Mustafaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Mustafaev throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Mustafaev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mustafaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mustafaev scores with a shoulder strike.
Mustafaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hiatt's elbow.
Hiatt keeps control of Mustafaev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Mustafaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hiatt throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Hiatt clinches.
Good body shot from Mustafaev.
Jaxon Hiatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Mustafaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marat Mustafaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danga de danga de dang - Mustafaev scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marat Mustafaev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mustafaev 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marat Mustafaev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Hoop tries to keep at a distance but Mustafaev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mustafaev lands an uppercut.#BC#
Mustafaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoop closes the distance and clinches up with Mustafaev, looking for a takedown. Hoop pushes Mustafaev against the cage but Mustafaev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mustafaev throwing a counter right hand but Hoop manages to avoid it.#CL#
Mustafaev drives through and clinches with Hoop against the cage.
Hoop prevents a body shot from Mustafaev.
Mustafaev misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Mustafaev breaks the clinch.
Mustafaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Hoop clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mustafaev.
Mustafaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mustafaev fails to land.
Hoop wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice left hand lands by Mustafaev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mustafaev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hoop's efforts to push away.#T1#
Hoop tries to break the clinch but Mustafaev is controlling the position.
Mustafaev scores with a shot to the side of Hoop's head.
Mustafaev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoop is trying to drag Mustafaev to the mat but Mustafaev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marat Mustafaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Hoop.
Mustafaev misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Mustafaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Mustafaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoop, pushing him back against the cage.
Mustafaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mustafaev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoop backwards.
Mustafaev digs a right hand into Hoop's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoop's gas tank.
Mustafaev lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Mustafaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hoop misses with a two punch combination.
Mustafaev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hoop.#T2##CL#
Mustafaev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mustafaev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hoop up against the cage.
Come on Hoop - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mustafaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoop tries to break free but Mustafaev pushes him back against the cage.
Mustafaev keeps control of Hoop as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mustafaev pushes Hoop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mustafaev lands a shoulder strike.
Mustafaev stalling against the cage.
Mustafaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Mustafaev breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Mustafaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Mustafaev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoop has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mustafaev lands with a left to the head.
Hoop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mustafaev's elbow.
Hoop tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mustafaev smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Mustafaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Mustafaev.
Hoop is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mustafaev cracks Hoop with a nice body shot.
Mustafaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mustafaev lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mustafaev.
Mustafaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustafaev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoop backwards. #T4#
Mustafaev lands a body shot.
Hoop looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mustafaev.#BC#
Mustafaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Mustafaev moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mustafaev breaks from the clinch.
Hoop takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC#
Hoop is rocked!#CL#
Mustafaev closes the distance and clinches. #KD#
Mustafaev drops Hoop onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hoop is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hoop is still on wobbly legs! Can Mustafaev finish him?
Mustafaev is muscling Hoop up against the cage and as Hoop bounces back off, Mustafaev cracks him with a huge right hand! Hoop crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marat Mustafaev!
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Event:
BFC 1: Diaz vs. Maneno
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Mustafaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mustafaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wallace tries to bum rush Mustafaev with a series of wild strikes but Mustafaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mustafaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mustafaev.
Wallace seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wallace bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mustafaev's head backwards.#CUT#
It looks like Marat Mustafaev has been cut.
Wallace batters Mustafaev with a massive right followed by a huge left! Mustafaev is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Wallace lands a final crushing right hand to drop Mustafaev to the mat with a gruesome thud! Wallace is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nathan Wallace!
Nathan Wallace seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Mustafaev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Buffalo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Buffalo is in close to Mustafaev's body, working some short punches and elbows.#CUT#
It looks like Marat Mustafaev has been cut.
Buffalo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Buffalo postures up in Mustafaev's guard and throws a big left but Mustafaev blocks it.
Buffalo throws an elbow that misses. Mustafaev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buffalo's guard. Nice move by Mustafaev!#REVB#
Buffalo pulls Mustafaev in close to prevent any damage.
Buffalo looking for a sweep. Not yet Buffalo, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buffalo is controlling Mustafaev's posture.
Mustafaev wants to stand but Buffalo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Buffalo wants to sweep here but Mustafaev controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Buffalo is controlling Mustafaev's posture.
Mustafaev tries to stand but Buffalo is controlling from the bottom.
Buffalo has control of Mustafaev's left arm, preventing Mustafaev from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buffalo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buffalo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Buffalo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Buffalo wants to stand up but Mustafaev is controlling him.
Buffalo has Mustafaev pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Buffalo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mustafaev to the mat! Mustafaev manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Mustafaev pushes Buffalo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
Mustafaev wants to clinch.
Marat Mustafaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Buffalo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Buffalo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mustafaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buffalo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buffalo throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Buffalo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mustafaev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Buffalo is controlling him.
Buffalo scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#
Mustafaev is rocked!
Buffalo postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Mustafaev covers up, he's hurt! Buffalo keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Buffalo and the ref steps in to end the fight! Buffalo can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zak Buffalo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Mustafaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Evans slips a jab and a cross from Mustafaev.
Evans throws out a loose jab but Mustafaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mustafaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab.
A big left from Evans misses.
Evans looks to score with a jab to the body but Mustafaev is just out of range.
Mustafaev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sloppy strikes from Mustafaev. Those never looked like landing.
Mustafaev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Marat Mustafaev has been cut.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Mustafaev finds it's way through Evans's defenses.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mustafaev manages to avoid it.
Evans misses with a hook
and Mustafaev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mustafaev slips under a jab from Evans.
Evans misses with a hook.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mustafaev moves away.
Mustafaev tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Mustafaev moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Evans throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Evans lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Evans throws a jab but it's blocked by Mustafaev.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mustafaev.
Mustafaev defending well as Evans loads up on a big left hand.
Mustafaev blocks a jab.
Mustafaev blocks a jab.
Evans throws a shot from downtown. Mustafaev moves away and avoids it.
Mustafaev tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lars Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#
Mustafaev is rocked!
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mustafaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Evans finish him?
Mustafaev tries to get into range but Evans steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Mustafaev! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Evans scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lars Evans!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 965 Round 3
Date: Feb 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Mustafaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Mustafaev.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phobicboy! But no joy.
Phobicboy cracks Mustafaev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
It looks like Marat Mustafaev has been cut.#CL#
Mustafaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Phobicboy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustafaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phobicboy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phobicboy is trying to push Mustafaev away but Mustafaev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Phobicboy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mustafaev has him pressed against the cage.
Phobicboy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mustafaev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phobicboy is trying to force a seperation but Mustafaev has the dominant position.
Mustafaev keeps control of Phobicboy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1##BC#
Mustafaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Mustafaev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mustafaev lands a hook that snaps the head of Phobicboy backwards.
Phobicboy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Phobicboy working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Mustafaev breaks from the clinch.
Mustafaev ducks under a wild hook from Phobicboy.#CL#
Mustafaev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mustafaev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phobicboy.
Phobicboy is trying to push Mustafaev away but Mustafaev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mustafaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Phobicboy uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Phobicboy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mustafaev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phobicboy counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Mustafaev forces Phobicboy back against the cage and clinches.#T2##BC#
Mustafaev breaks from the clinch.
Phobicboy thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Mustafaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phobicboy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mustafaev cracks Phobicboy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phobicboy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mustafaev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Mustafaev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mustafaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mustafaev prevents Phobicboy from breaking the clinch.
Mustafaev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phobicboy.#BC#
Mustafaev manages to break the clinch.
Phobicboy misses with a left hand
and Mustafaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mustafaev is looking to clinch. #T3#
Mustafaev wants to clinch up but Phobicboy keeps it at a distance.
Phobicboy looks to throw the jab but Mustafaev is out of range.
Mustafaev tries to clinch there but Phobicboy circles away.
Mustafaev wants to clinch
and Phobicboy counters with a nice body shot.
Mustafaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phobicboy moves away.
Phobicboy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Phobicboy gets tackled into the cage by Mustafaev. Mustafaev maintains the clinch.
Mustafaev prevents Phobicboy from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Mustafaev. #T4#
Mustafaev gets through Phobicboy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mustafaev misses with a body punch.
Mustafaev lands an uppercut.#BC#
Mustafaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mustafaev throws a series of punches but Phobicboy avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phobicboy! But no joy.
Phobicboy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marat Mustafaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phobicboy keeps the fight on the outside.
Mustafaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mustafaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phobicboy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mustafaev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marat Mustafaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marat Mustafaev's cut.
That's time! Mustafaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mustafaev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mustafaev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phobicboy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phobicboy connects with the punch.
Phobicboy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mustafaev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mustafaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Mustafaev is rocked!
The fighters circling - Phobicboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phobicboy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Phobicboy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Mustafaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phobicboy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Phobicboy in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mustafaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phobicboy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mustafaev tries to clinch up but Phobicboy circles away and keeps his distance.
Mustafaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phobicboy keeps the fight on the outside.
Phobicboy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phobicboy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Mustafaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phobicboy weaves into range and cracks Mustafaev right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Mustafaev goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Phobicboy is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Homo Phobicboy!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 965 Round 2
Date: Feb 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Mustafaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mustafaev.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Mustafaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mustafaev fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Mustafaev back into the cage.#BC#
Mustafaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Johnson has Mustafaev up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Mustafaev scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Mark Johnson has been cut.
A short uppercut from Mustafaev.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mustafaev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mustafaev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1##BC#
Mustafaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Mustafaev has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Mustafaev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mustafaev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Marat Mustafaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Johnson.
Mustafaev cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Mustafaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Mustafaev. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Mustafaev gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Johnson looks winded!#BC#
Mustafaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Mustafaev forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Mustafaev.
Mustafaev scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Mustafaev lands a body punch.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mustafaev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mustafaev lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mustafaev finish him?
Mustafaev dips a shoulder and cracks Johnson with a mighty uppercut! Johnson falls back against the cage and Mustafaev unloads with a barrage of strikes! Johnson 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 - Mustafaev screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marat Mustafaev!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 965 Round 1
Date: Feb 25, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Dank drives through and clinches with Mustafaev against the cage.
Mustafaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Mustafaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mustafaev prevents Dank from breaking the clinch.
Dank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Mustafaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dank takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mustafaev is looking to clinch but Dank is avoiding it.
Darius Dank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mustafaev gets tackled into the cage by Dank. Dank maintains the clinch. #BC#
Mustafaev breaks the clinch.
Dank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mustafaev tries to avoid it but Dank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mustafaev to the ground. Mustafaev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dank with a poor takedown
and Mustafaev counters with a series of strikes. Dank will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mustafaev throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Dank counters by moving into the clinch.
Mustafaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dank is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marat Mustafaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Dank.
Come on Dank - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mustafaev gets through Dank's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Mustafaev working aggressively here.
Mustafaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dank tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mustafaev avoids it.
Mustafaev lands a body shot.
Mustafaev scores with a shoulder strike.
Mustafaev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dank tries to work over Mustafaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mustafaev is working Dank over against the cage.
Mustafaev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Mustafaev.
Dank looks winded!
Mustafaev has a couple of punches blocked by Dank.
Mustafaev pushes Dank back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mustafaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dank is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mustafaev is defending well.
Mustafaev has Dank pressed against the cage.
Mustafaev lands a left hand.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Mustafaev manages to break the clinch.
Mustafaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dank swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Mustafaev moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mustafaev.
Mustafaev digs a right hand into Dank's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dank's gas tank.
A short left from Mustafaev.
Mustafaev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mustafaev lands with a light punch inside.
Mustafaev scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Mustafaev as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Mustafaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Mustafaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mustafaev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danks head.
Mustafaev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mustafaev stalling.
#T3##BC#
Mustafaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mustafaev misses with a series of wild punches.
Mustafaev tries to clinch there but Dank circles away.
Mustafaev wants to clinch up but Dank keeps it at a distance.
Mustafaev lands a jab to Dank's midsection.
Dank throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mustafaev.
Mustafaev leaves Dank with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mustafaev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Mustafaev forces Dank back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mustafaev. #T4#
Mustafaev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mustafaev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dank.
A short right from Mustafaev.
Mustafaev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mustafaev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dank backwards. #BC#
Mustafaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Mustafaev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mustafaev tries to clinch up.
Mustafaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dank circles away quickly and effectively.
Marat Mustafaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mustafaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mustafaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dank circles away quickly and effectively.
Mustafaev tries to clinch but Dank moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marat Mustafaev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mustafaev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dank tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mustafaev defends well and Dank ends up having to push Mustafaev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mustafaev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dank throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mustafaev's waist but Mustafaev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dank off to one side.
Mustafaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mustafaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Dank closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Mustafaev.
Mustafaev digs a right hand underneath Dank's ribcage. Dank let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mustafaev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dank prevents a body shot from Mustafaev.
Mustafaev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mustafaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Mustafaev manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Mustafaev.
#CUT#
It looks like Darius Dank has been cut.
Dank is breathing heavily.#T1#
Dank shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mustafaev as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Mustafaev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marat Mustafaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Dank.#CL#
Dank gets tackled into the cage by Mustafaev. Mustafaev maintains the clinch. #BC#
Mustafaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mustafaev tries to clinch but Dank is having none of it.
Dank lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Mustafaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dank is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mustafaev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Mustafaev.
Dank takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Mustafaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Mustafaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Mustafaev breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Mustafaev rushes Dank and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mustafaev. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustafaev lands a left hand.
#BC#
Mustafaev manages to break the clinch.
Mustafaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Dank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mustafaev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dank counters with a series of strikes. Mustafaev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Mustafaev. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Mustafaev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mustafaev lands a right hand.
Mustafaev lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Mustafaev manages to break the clinch.
Mustafaev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dank circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3##CL#
Mustafaev clinches up with Dank and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mustafaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mustafaev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dank up against the cage.
Mustafaev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mustafaev.
Dank has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dank tries to pull guard but Mustafaev holds him up against the cage and eventually Dank drops back down to his feet.
Mustafaev pushes Dank back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mustafaev scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Mustafaev.
Mustafaev lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Mustafaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Mustafaev throws a combination. Dank tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mustafaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dank is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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!
Mustafaev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mustafaev swivels and escapes.
Marat Mustafaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Dank dodges the punch combination from Mustafaev.
Dank keeps the fight on the outside.
Mustafaev sets himself, and Dank steps forward looking for the clinch! Mustafaev avoids it this time.
Dank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mustafaev is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Mustafaev darts in and clinches Dank up against the cage.
Mustafaev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dank backwards.
Mustafaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dank backwards.
Mustafaev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marat Mustafaev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darius Dank's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mustafaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dank is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dank shoots in but Mustafaev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mustafaev is looking to clinch.
Dank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mustafaev as he jumps to the side.
Dank sizes up Mustafaev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dank rushes Mustafaev and presses him up against the cage.
Mustafaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dank can do to turn this around?
Mustafaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Mustafaev.
Mustafaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mustafaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Mustafaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mustafaev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marat Mustafaev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dank tries to break the clinch but Mustafaev is controlling the position.
Dank jumps guard but Mustafaev stands there with Dank around his waist. Dank gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marat Mustafaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Dank.#BC#
Mustafaev breaks from the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Mustafaev scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Dank tries to keep at a distance but Mustafaev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mustafaev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mustafaev gets through Dank's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mustafaev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Mustafaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Mustafaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mustafaev lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Mustafaev is struggling to control the position.
Dank tries to score a body lock takedown but Mustafaev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mustafaev lands with a left to the head.
Mustafaev lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Mustafaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Mustafaev moves into the clinch.
Mustafaev lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Mustafaev manages to break the clinch.
Mustafaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dank feints the counter takedown.
Mustafaev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dank.#CL#
Mustafaev pushes Dank up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
A short right from Mustafaev on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mustafaev.
Mustafaev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dank or not.
Mustafaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mustafaev scores with a shot to the side of Dank's head.
Mustafaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Mustafaev breaks from the clinch.
Mustafaev tries to clinch there but Dank circles away.
Mustafaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mustafaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Dank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mustafaev tries to clinch but Dank moves out of range. #CL#
Dank tries to keep at a distance but Mustafaev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mustafaev cracks Dank with a nice body shot.#T4##BC#
Mustafaev manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mustafaev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#
Dank is rocked!#CL#
Mustafaev closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Mustafaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Dank closes the distance and pushes Mustafaev back into the cage.
Mustafaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mustafaev. #BC#
Mustafaev breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Mustafaev has closed the distance and engaged Dank in a clinch.
Mustafaev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mustafaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darius Dank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marat Mustafaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mustafaev lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marat Mustafaev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mustafaev 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Marat Mustafaev!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Marat Mustafaev!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Marat Mustafaev!
Marat Mustafaev wins by unanimous decision!
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