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Event:
Empire: Cage Wars
Date: Sep 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurilenko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bellamy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gary Bellamy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellamy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Bellamy.
Bellamy throws a series of punches but Kurilenko avoids them all with ease.
Bellamy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kurilenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bellamy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kurilenko 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!
Bellamy misses with a series of wild punches.
Kurilenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bellamy throws a solid leg kick but Kurilenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bellamy.
Bellamy throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Kurilenko counters with a single leg into guard. Bellamy didn't expect that.
Kurilenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kurilenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bellamy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kurilenko won't allow Bellamy to get back to his feet. #T1#
Kurilenko postures up in Bellamy's guard and throws a big left but Bellamy blocks it.
Kurilenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurilenko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kurilenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Bellamy is retaining full guard.
Kurilenko keeps trying to improve his position.
Bellamy looking for a sweep. Not yet Bellamy, not yet.
Bellamy keeping moving, preventing Kurilenko from controlling successfully.
Kurilenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Kurilenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Bellamy is retaining full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kurilenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellamy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurilenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kurilenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bellamy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kurilenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellamy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Kurilenko closes the distance and clinches.
Kurilenko is leaning against Bellamy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Bellamy breaks from the clinch.
Bellamy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bellamy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kurilenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Bellamy.
Bellamy throws a solid leg kick but Kurilenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bellamy.
Gary Bellamy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurilenko checks a leg kick.
Bellamy lands an overhand right.
Bellamy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kurilenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kurilenko.
Bellamy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bellamy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kurilenko scores with a punch to the head.
Kurilenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Bellamy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kurilenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Bellamy. No joy for Kurilenko on that attempt.
Gary Bellamy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Kurilenko.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bellamy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kurilenko lands with a hook. Bellamy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bellamy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kurilenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bellamy throws a combination. Kurilenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A leg kick checked by Kurilenko.
Bellamy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Kurilenko moves into the clinch.
Bellamy tries to throw a body punch but Kurilenko avoids it by throwing Bellamy back against the cage.
Bellamy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurilenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bellamy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bellamy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurilenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bellamy's efforts to push away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kurilenko stalling in the clinch but Bellamy improves position.
Kurilenko stalling the fight.
Bellamy can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gary Bellamy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bellamy misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Kurilenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bellamy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bellamy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kurilenko counters with a low kick, right behind Bellamy 's knee.
Bellamy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kurilenko checks it well.
Kurilenko catches Bellamy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bellamy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kurilenko has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bellamy!
Bellamy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bellamy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurilenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Bellamy.
Kurilenko lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bellamy throws a series of punches but Kurilenko avoids them all with ease.
Kurilenko connects with a jab.#CL2#
Kurilenko has closed the distance and engaged Bellamy in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bellamy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kurilenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kurilenko as Bellamy tries to tie him up.
Bellamy struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurilenko controls his hands.
Bellamy struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurilenko controls his hands.
Kurilenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Bellamy avoids the damage to the body.
Kurilenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bellamy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurilenko's elbow.
Bellamy looking to slow down the pace here.
Bellamy managing to block the knees to the body from Kurilenko.
Kurilenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Bellamy gets an underhook and turns Kurilenko into the cage.
Bellamy avoids a wild elbow strike from Kurilenko.
Bellamy tries a body shot but Kurilenko blocks it.
Kurilenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bellamy backwards.
Kurilenko has Bellamy pushed against the cage.
Bellamy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurilenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bellamy is defending well for now.#T2##BC#
Bellamy breaks from the clinch.
Bellamy misses with a wild body shot.
Kurilenko tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kurilenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Kurilenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bellamy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kurilenko is out of range and Bellamy settles back down.
Bellamy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kurilenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Bellamy needs to keep his hands up - Kurilenko had a free shot at his head there.
Kurilenko lands a slapping body shot.
Kurilenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bellamy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurilenko jabs Bellamy right on the nose. Bellamy blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kurilenko.
Kurilenko stuns Bellamy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gary Bellamy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bellamy takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Bellamy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot lands for Kurilenko.
Kurilenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bellamy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bellamy throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kurilenko counters with a shoot takedown. Bellamy fights it but they end up in guard.
Kurilenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kurilenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Kurilenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kurilenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Bellamy is retaining full guard.
Kurilenko trying to control but Bellamy is working from the bottom.
Kurilenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kurilenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Bellamy has wrist control.
Kurilenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bellamy is keeping the position for now.
Kurilenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Bellamy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bellamy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kurilenko's guard. #REVR#
Kurilenko keeping full guard, as Bellamy tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurilenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurilenko keeping moving, preventing Bellamy from controlling successfully.
Kurilenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bellamy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kurilenko on the ground.#SUB2#
Kurilenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bellamy is looking to stand up but Kurilenko won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Kurilenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bellamy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kurilenko tries to clinch but Bellamy moves out of range.
Bellamy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bellamy throws a hook but Kurilenko blocks it.
Bellamy thuds his right hand into Kurilenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab by Kurilenko.
Kurilenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bellamy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
so Kurilenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kurilenko trying to control but Bellamy is working from the bottom.
Kurilenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kurilenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellamy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurilenko lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Kurilenko trying to control but Bellamy is working from the bottom.
Kurilenko looking to pass the guard.
Bellamy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kurilenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellamy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurilenko prevents Bellamy from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bellamy wants to sweep but no luck.
Kurilenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellamy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kurilenko cracks a nice hook into Bellamy's ribs.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kurilenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurilenko lands a jab to the head.
Bellamy throws a leg kick but Kurilenko checks it.
We've been told by Bellamy's head coaches at Triple XXX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bellamy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kurilenko tries to clinch up but Bellamy circles away and keeps his distance.
Kurilenko checks a leg kick.
Kurilenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kurilenko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bellamy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bellamy tries to work over Kurilenko's front leg with a kick but Kurilenko checks it.
Kurilenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bellamy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Bellamy gets tackled into the cage by Kurilenko. Kurilenko maintains the clinch.
Kurilenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Kurilenko prevents a body shot from Bellamy.
Kurilenko lands a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kurilenko has Bellamy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bellamy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bellamy is trying to maintain a safe position but Kurilenko gets an underhook and turns Bellamy into the cage.
Bellamy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kurilenko is keeping busy.
Bellamy tries to work over Kurilenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bellamy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Bellamy.
Bellamy has had enough of the clinch but Kurilenko keeps him there for the moment.
Bellamy tries to work over Kurilenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kurilenko blocks a body shot from Bellamy.
Kurilenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kurilenko pushes Bellamy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4##TD2#
Kurilenko pulls guard.
Kurilenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bellamy wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Kurilenko is looking for a kimura here.
Bellamy wants to improve his position but Kurilenko is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Kurilenko seems content to control.
Bellamy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kurilenko.
Bellamy tries to roll over but Kurilenko keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Kurilenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kurilenko 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Kurilenko! |
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Event:
A&E's MARQUEE 4
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finger moves out of range as Kurilenko strikes.
Kurilenko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Finger is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kurilenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kurilenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finger slips a jab and a cross from Kurilenko.
Finger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Finger is looking to counter punch.
Kurilenko fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finger walks into a left hand.
Finger throws a jab when Kurilenko was well out of range.
Kurilenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kurilenko takes a swing at Finger's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Nice shot by Kurilenko.
We've been told by Finger's head coaches at Save America! TRUMP 2020! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Finger finds it's way through Kurilenko's defenses.
Finger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finger misses with an uppercut. Kurilenko saw that one coming.
Finger throws the left hand but Kurilenko avoids the punch easily.
Finger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kurilenko. Kurilenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Finger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kurilenko tried to score with a low kick but Finger checks it.
Finger is looking to counter punch.
Finger misses with a straight left. #T2#
Kurilenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Finger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finger scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kurilenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurilenko avoids the body shot from Finger.
Kurilenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Finger as he jumps to the side.
Middle Finger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Kurilenko.
Nice defenses there by Finger.
Kurilenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Finger.
Kurilenko misses with a right hand
and Finger counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurilenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexandr Kurilenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Finger tests Kurilenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kurilenko misses with a takedown
and Finger counters with a crisp right that sends Kurilenko to the canvas! Finger follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Finger!
Middle Finger is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Middle Finger thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Duel
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
McGregor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McGregor showed some decent athleticism there.
Kurilenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGregor.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurilenko gets back to full guard.
McGregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurilenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kurilenko wants to sweep here but McGregor controlling him for the moment.
Kurilenko is trying to keep McGregor in close.
McGregor throws a strike but Kurilenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurilenko looking to pass the guard.
Kurilenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kurilenko advances position into side control!
Kurilenko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T1#
Kurilenko trying to control the position but McGregor is working away.
Kurilenko working away.
McGregor taking a bit of punishment here - Kurilenko scoring with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Kurilenko stalls from top position.
Kurilenko working the ground and pound.
McGregor tries to bench press Kurilenko off him but Kurilenko keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor trying to control but Kurilenko flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB#
McGregor is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kurilenko has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McGregor's body.
#T2#
McGregor trying to control the hands but Kurilenko won't let him. #SUB#
McGregor is trying to defend against the choke here but Kurilenko has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Kurilenko Tightens the hold and McGregor taps out furiously! Kurilenko displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexandr Kurilenko!
Conor McGregor was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better fighter tonight, congrats'. |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Trifecta
Date: Jun 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaycunt connects with a body shot that sends Kurilenko's belly button to the back.
A lazy left from Kurilenko finds it's target.#CL#
Kurilenko darts in and clinches Gaycunt up against the cage.
Gaycunt is trying to break the clinch but Kurilenko has him pressed against the cage.
Gaycunt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kurilenko tries to land a knee to the head but Gaycunt blocks with his arms.
Kurilenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurilenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gaycunt blocks it with crossed arms.
Kurilenko keeps control of Gaycunt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kurilenko keeps control of Gaycunt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Gaycunt breaks the clinch.
Gaycunt throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Kurilenko counters by clinching up.
Kurilenko throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Kurilenko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kurilenko manages to end up in side control.
Gaycunt tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T1#
Kurilenko seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kurilenko trying to control.
Gaycunt is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Kurilenko sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Gaycunt taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexandr Kurilenko!
Joostun Gaycunt spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for the fight '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White misses with an uppercut. Kurilenko saw that one coming.
Kurilenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
White closes the distance but Kurilenko moves to the side
and Kurilenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White shoots in looking for a takedown but Kurilenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing White's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kurilenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
White jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kurilenko walks away with a smile on his face. White gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Kurilenko lands a nice looking body kick.
Kurilenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kurilenko throws a big counter combination but White scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alexandr Kurilenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank White.
White is looking to clinch but Kurilenko is avoiding it.
White looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
White avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kurilenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurilenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from White.
Kurilenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kurilenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kurilenko seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. White is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexandr Kurilenko! |
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