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Event:
DMMA 92: Kaupens v Andrianakis
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Rome closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Kushnevich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kushnevich looks for a takedown but Rome sprawls well.#TD#
Kushnevich fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rome to the ground. Kushnevich is now in Rome's guard.#SUB2#
Kushnevich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rome has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kushnevich has managed to get both his arms back between Rome's legs - danger averted.
Rome looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kushnevich throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kushnevich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rome looking for a sweep. Not yet Rome, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnevich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rome is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Rome has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kushnevich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Kushnevich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rome trying to control the position.
Kushnevich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rome trying to keep a closed guard but Kushnevich is proving a slippery customer.
Kushnevich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Rome is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kushnevich is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rome working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kushnevich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kushnevich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rome working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kushnevich.
Kushnevich trying to control but Rome is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kushnevich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rome is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rome had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kushnevich defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rome throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rome controls Kushnevich momentarily but Kushnevich frees himself. #SUB2#
Kushnevich stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Rome throws up his legs and catches Kushnevich in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Kushnevich tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Rome! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Curtis Rome!
After winning the bout, Curtis Rome thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DMMA 82: Barboza vs Hightower
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Obi misses the target.
Obi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kushnevich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Obi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kushnevich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Obi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kushnevich moves away.
Obi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kushnevich moves away.
Kushnevich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kushnevich. Obi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obi slaps away a takedown attempt from Kushnevich, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Kushnevich has Obi up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Obi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Kushnevich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Obi enables Kushnevich to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Obi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Kushnevich throws a sloppy strike and Obi has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Kushnevich is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Obi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chike Obi!
During a confident post fight interview, Chike Obi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 68: Kaupens vs Ramathorn
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kushnevich.#CUT2#It looks like Bruce Lee has been cut.
Kushnevich lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Ilya Kushnevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Kushnevich scores with a nice strike.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kushnevich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.#TD2#
Kushnevich bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Kushnevich is dominant here and he's now got Lee's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T1#
Kushnevich wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kushnevich controlling the positon.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kushnevich punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kushnevich keeps control of the position easily here as Lee tries to buck him off.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #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.
Kushnevich lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Lee hold on?!
Lee trying to get back to his feet but Kushnevich is in full control for now.
Kushnevich is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Kushnevich missing with strikes from the back.
Lee covering up well and avoiding damage.
Kushnevich misses with punches from the back.
Lee staying busy and making it hard for Kushnevich to control. #T3#
Kushnevich struggling to land strikes to the head as Lee covers up.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kushnevich throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Lee trying to get back to his feet but Kushnevich is in full control for now.
Kushnevich punches the canvas rather than the man.
Lee takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Kushnevich punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kushnevich lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kushnevich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Will Kushnevich go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but Kushnevich has full control of the position and if anything, Lee has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES#
Lee is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
No luck for Kushnevich with that takedown attempt.
Kushnevich throws an off balance right hand
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kushnevich. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnevich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Lee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kushnevich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lee on the side of the head.
Lee thuds his right hand into Kushnevich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kushnevich is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee drops Kushnevich with a naaaaasty hook - Kushnevich is in real trouble here! Lee dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Lee! |
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Event:
DMMA 58: Imanari vs Narvaez
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Murhapuro closes the distance and pushes Kushnevich back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Murhapuro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kushnevich struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhapuro controls his hands.
#BC#
Kushnevich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kushnevich staying out of range there.
Murhapuro throws the left hand but Kushnevich avoids the punch easily.
Kushnevich has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kushnevich throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Murhapuro 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.
Kushnevich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhapuro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhapuro misses with a hook. Kushnevich ducked under it nicely.
Kushnevich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kushnevich scores with a jab to the body.
Murhapuro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murhapuro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhapuro throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhapuro wants to clinch.
Murhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Kushnevich moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kushnevich lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murhapuro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murhapuro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kushnevich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhapuro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kushnevich.
Murhapuro connects with a body shot.
Murhapuro looks to clinch
and Kushnevich counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Murhapuro rushes Kushnevich and presses him up against the cage.
Murhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Kushnevich.
Kushnevich wants to take the fight to the mat but Murhapuro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kushnevich works on Murhapuro's body with a couple of short punches.
Murhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Kushnevich.
Murhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhapuro lands a right hand.
Murhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kushnevich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhapuro's elbow.
Murhapuro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Murhapuro.
Kushnevich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhapuro tries to work over Kushnevich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Murhapuro blocks an uppercut.
Kushnevich misses with the head strike.
Murhapuro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murhapuro lands with a left to the head.
Murhapuro working aggressively here.
#BC#
Kushnevich breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhapuro misses the target.
Kushnevich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro needs to keep his hands up - Kushnevich had a free shot at his head there.
Kushnevich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhapuro moves away.
Kushnevich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kushnevich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kushnevich misses with a body kick.
Kushnevich walks into a stiff left hand from Murhapuro.
Kushnevich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Kushnevich.
Kushnevich takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
A combination from Murhapuro does no damage.
No joy there for Murhapuro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murhapuro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kushnevich throws a body punch but Murhapuro moves out of range.
Murhapuro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kushnevich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhapuro.
Kushnevich feinted with a counter takedown.
Kushnevich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pate Murhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kushnevich throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kushnevich.
Murhapuro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kushnevich tries to clinch up
and Murhapuro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kushnevich moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhapuro. Kushnevich does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Murhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Kushnevich shoots in and gets a takedown into Murhapuro's guard.
Kushnevich trying to move into half guard but instead Murhapuro has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Murhapuro preventing the sweep.
Murhapuro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kushnevich wants to sweep but no luck.
Murhapuro being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhapuro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pate Murhapuro will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Kushnevich. That snapped Murhapuro's head back.
Kushnevich scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Murhapuro misses.
The fighters circling - Murhapuro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kushnevich loads up on a big right hand but Murhapuro slips the punch.
Murhapuro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kushnevich motions for Murhapuro to come forward. Kushnevich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murhapuro misses with a looping right.
Kushnevich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kushnevich slips a straight right by Murhapuro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro misses with a hook.
Murhapuro throws a nice looking combination but Kushnevich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ilya Kushnevich is winning the standup battle so far.
Murhapuro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhapuro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kushnevich at a distance.
Kushnevich throws a shot to the body.
Murhapuro throws a body punch but Kushnevich moves out of range. #T1#
Kushnevich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murhapuro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kushnevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murhapuro throws out the jab.
Kushnevich blocks a jab.
Kushnevich lands a nice shot to the body.
Kushnevich blocks a jab.
Kushnevich appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kushnevich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhapuro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhapuro misses with a right hand
and Kushnevich counters with a good low kick that Murhapuro was not able to check.
Kushnevich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murhapuro thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Kushnevich takes the fight into the clinch.
Murhapuro trying to control the position but instead, Kushnevich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murhapuro into the cage.
Murhapuro tries to work over Kushnevich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Kushnevich working aggressively here.
Murhapuro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kushnevich lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnevich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murhapuro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kushnevich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murhapuro backwards.
Kushnevich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhapuro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kushnevich wants a takedown but no success here.
Kushnevich misses with a body punch.
Kushnevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhapuro misses with a body punch.
Murhapuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kushnevich backwards.
Kushnevich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Kushnevich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Murhapuro on the inside.
Murhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kushnevich's elbow.
Murhapuro presses Kushnevich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pate Murhapuro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murhapuro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Murhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Kushnevich controls the action.
Kushnevich blocks a body shot from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro has Kushnevich pressed against the cage, preventing Kushnevich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhapuro lands with a left to the head.
Murhapuro lands with a left to the head.
Kushnevich has had enough of the clinch but Murhapuro keeps him there for the moment.
Murhapuro lands a right hand.
Murhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Kushnevich lands a left hand.
Kushnevich tries to break the clinch but Murhapuro is controlling the position.
Kushnevich misses with a punch to the body.
Kushnevich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murhapuro prevents a body shot from Kushnevich.
Kushnevich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murhapuro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Murhapuro throws a looping overhand right but Kushnevich ducks down to avoid it.
Kushnevich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhapuro.
The fighters circling - Murhapuro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kushnevich tries to counter with a takedown but Murhapuro is quick to defend against it.
Kushnevich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murhapuro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Kushnevich ducks under a wild hook from Murhapuro.#CL2#
Murhapuro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kushnevich, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kushnevich lands a body shot. #BC#
Kushnevich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murhapuro moves out of range of the leg kick from Kushnevich.
Murhapuro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kushnevich has time to react.
Murhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kushnevich.
#TD#
Kushnevich shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kushnevich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kushnevich moves into full mount! Murhapuro won't be happy about that!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pate Murhapuro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Murhapuro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kushnevich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murhapuro, as that shot connected.
Murhapuro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kushnevich swings for the body but Murhapuro moves out of range.
Murhapuro misses with a looping right.
Kushnevich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro doesn't manage to clinch there - Kushnevich circles away.
Kushnevich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murhapuro sprawls and moves away.
Murhapuro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murhapuro looks to throw the jab but Kushnevich is out of range.
Kushnevich misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnevich misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnevich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kushnevich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Murhapuro takes a swing at Kushnevich's ribcage but misses.
Murhapuro looks to land a right hand but Kushnevich moved out of range.
Kushnevich connects with a nice looking jab.
Murhapuro misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhapuro misses the target.
Murhapuro throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Kushnevich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kushnevich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murhapuro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kushnevich takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kushnevich trying to mount his opponent but Murhapuro defends it.
Kushnevich is trying to control the action in half guard but Murhapuro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Kushnevich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murhapuro's head.
Kushnevich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kushnevich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kushnevich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murhapuro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kushnevich is working away from the top position though.
Murhapuro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kushnevich seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kushnevich lands a nice hook to Murhapuro's body. Murhapuro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kushnevich moves forwards but Murhapuro connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Kushnevich shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Murhapuro is trying to defend but Kushnevich finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kushnevich seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Murhapuro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kushnevich. #T4#
Kushnevich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murhapuro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kushnevich stalling away here and it's allowed Murhapuro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kushnevich throwing strikes but missing.
Kushnevich trying to control but Murhapuro is working from the bottom.
Ilya Kushnevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kushnevich with a nice head shot there.
Kushnevich stands and throws Murhapuro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Kushnevich.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Kushnevich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murhapuro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
DMMA 50: Imanari vs Travers
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Jaegerjaquez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jaegerjaquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kushnevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range as Kushnevich strikes.
Good leg kick by Jaegerjaquez.
Kushnevich connects with a single shot there.
Jaegerjaquez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jaegerjaquez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jaegerjaquez lands a lovely overhand right.
Good exchange - Kushnevich coming out on top.
Kushnevich digs a good hook to Jaegerjaquez's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnevich wants to clinch up but Jaegerjaquez keeps it at a distance.
Jaegerjaquez throws out a leg kick but Kushnevich moves out of range and Jaegerjaquez only half commits.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaegerjaquez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body kick.
Kushnevich misses with a wild body shot.
Jaegerjaquez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kushnevich under the eye.
Good leg kick by Jaegerjaquez.
Decent striking displayed by Jaegerjaquez there.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook but Kushnevich blocks it.
Kushnevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaegerjaquez throws out the jab.
Kushnevich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Jaegerjaquez with the inside leg kick.
Kushnevich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez misses the shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kushnevich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kushnevich swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kushnevich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kushnevich.
Kushnevich jabs at Jaegerjaquez's body.
Kushnevich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jaegerjaquez's hands.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kushnevich looks to throw the jab but Jaegerjaquez is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaegerjaquez tries to clinch but Kushnevich is having none of it.
It looks like Jaegerjaquez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jaegerjaquez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. Kushnevich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kushnevich fails with the takedown.
Jaegerjaquez takes a swing at Kushnevich's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Kushnevich misses with a wild body shot.
Jaegerjaquez throws a shot from downtown. Kushnevich moves away and avoids it.
Jaegerjaquez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kushnevichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kushnevich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kushnevich connects with an inside leg kick.
Kushnevich jabs at Jaegerjaquez's body.
Kushnevich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Jaegerjaquez as Kushnevich shoots in.
Kushnevich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kushnevich's sensitive parts.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kushnevich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jaegerjaquez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jaegerjaquez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And Kushnevich tries to counter it with a takedown but Jaegerjaquez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jaegerjaquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kushnevich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jaegerjaquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kushnevich.
Jaegerjaquez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kushnevichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kushnevich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaegerjaquez.
Kushnevich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jaegerjaquez in his tracks. #T3#
Kushnevich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kushnevich blocks a leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez checks a low kick from Kushnevich.
Jaegerjaquez looks to land a right hand but Kushnevich moved out of range.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a sloppy right hand. Kushnevich should have avoided that one.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Kushnevich counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jaegerjaquez!
Kushnevich wants to control but Jaegerjaquez is keeping him busy.
Kushnevich tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kushnevich fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kushnevich working the ground and pound but Jaegerjaquez is defending the strikes.
Kushnevich lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kushnevich is trying to ground and pound but Jaegerjaquez uses the momentary lack of control by Kushnevich to regain half guard.
Kushnevich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Jaegerjaquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jaegerjaquez is trying to stand back up but Kushnevich is controlling him
Kushnevich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jaegerjaquez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kushnevich.
Kushnevich prevents Jaegerjaquez from standing back up.
Kushnevich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jaegerjaquez defending well though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushnevich is trying to control. Jaegerjaquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kushnevich scores with a nice head shot.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a straight left.
Kushnevich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaegerjaquez sets himself, and Kushnevich steps forward looking for the clinch! Jaegerjaquez avoids it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kushnevich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kushnevich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kushnevich throws a push kick but Jaegerjaquez slaps the foot to one side.
Kushnevich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kushnevich shoots in but no luck this time.
Jaegerjaquez thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab. Kushnevich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kushnevich with a jab.
Jaegerjaquez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jaegerjaquez misses with an uppercut. Kushnevich saw that one coming.
Jaegerjaquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kushnevich manages to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a solid leg kick.
Kushnevich defending well as Jaegerjaquez loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Kushnevich moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaegerjaquez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jaegerjaquez lands a shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kushnevich backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez misses with the head strike.
Kushnevich blocks a body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Kushnevich scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Kushnevich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kushnevich wants to take the fight to the mat but Jaegerjaquez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kushnevich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jaegerjaquez prevents a body shot from Kushnevich.
Kushnevich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jaegerjaquez after a bit of a struggle.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Kushnevich.
Jaegerjaquez lands a shoulder strike.
Jaegerjaquez lands an uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a punch to the body.
Jaegerjaquez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kushnevich backwards.
Kushnevich throws a head punch that misses.
Kushnevich is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaegerjaquez has double underhooks.
Kushnevich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaegerjaquez prevents a body shot from Kushnevich.
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Kushnevich working hard to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Jaegerjaquez.
Kushnevich is breathing heavily.
Kushnevich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Kushnevich has Jaegerjaquez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kushnevich pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jaegerjaquez tumbling to the mat - Kushnevich dives into Jaegerjaquez's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Jaegerjaquez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kushnevich has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
Jaegerjaquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kushnevich misses with some punches.
A short left from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a hook to the body.
Jaegerjaquez lands a left hand.
Kushnevich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez is working Kushnevich over against the cage.
Kushnevich wants a takedown but no success here.
Jaegerjaquez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jaegerjaquez blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Jaegerjaquez.
Kushnevich prevents a body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez lands a hook that snaps the head of Kushnevich backwards.
Jaegerjaquez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kushnevich backwards.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kushnevich blocking some punches.
#T3#
Kushnevich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jaegerjaquez is defending well.
Kushnevich working hard to break the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jaegerjaquez prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaegerjaquez.
Kushnevich misses with a punch on the inside.
Kushnevich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaegerjaquez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kushnevich backwards.
Kushnevich misses with the head strike.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kushnevich can't find room to land a body shot as Jaegerjaquez controls the action.
Jaegerjaquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kushnevich can't find room to land a body shot as Jaegerjaquez controls the action.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Jaegerjaquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body punch but Kushnevich moves out of range.
Kushnevich walks into a straight right hand from Jaegerjaquez.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kushnevich. That's going to slow Jaegerjaquez down.
Jaegerjaquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kushnevich.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kushnevich has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
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!
Kushnevich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jaegerjaquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kushnevich can do to turn this around?#T4#
Jaegerjaquez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kushnevich.
Jaegerjaquez takes a swing at Kushnevich's ribcage but misses.
Kushnevich misses with a hook. Jaegerjaquez ducked under it nicely.
Kushnevich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Jaegerjaquez.
Kushnevich misses with a looping left.
A jab from Kushnevich finds it's way through Jaegerjaquez's defenses.
Jaegerjaquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kushnevich moves away.
Nice body punch from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez staying out of range there.
Jaegerjaquez throws a low kick, looking for Kushnevich's leg but Kushnevich calmly moves out of range.
Kushnevich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaegerjaquez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushnevich checks a leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kushnevich.
Jaegerjaquez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jaegerjaquez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kushnevich.
A big right from Jaegerjaquez misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez dominated that second round.
That's time! Jaegerjaquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kushnevich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaegerjaquez.
Kushnevich scores with a nice strike.
Kushnevich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a leg kick.
Kushnevich tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jaegerjaquez cracks Kushnevich with an open hand slap.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook. Kushnevich ducked under it nicely.
And Kushnevich tries to counter it with a takedown but Jaegerjaquez pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Kushnevich clinches with his opponent.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kushnevich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez tries to work over Kushnevich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kushnevich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaegerjaquez's elbow.
Kushnevich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kushnevich is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kushnevich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Jaegerjaquez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kushnevichs head.
Kushnevich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a short shot to the head.
Kushnevich wants a takedown but no success here.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Kushnevich.
A body shot lands from Jaegerjaquez.
Kushnevich prevents a body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kushnevich.
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Kushnevich is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kushnevich is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaegerjaquez finish him?
Kushnevich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jaegerjaquez works on Kushnevich's body with a couple of short punches.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez pushes Kushnevich against the cage. Jaegerjaquez is working some dirty boxing. Jaegerjaquez pushes off with a quick right hook! Kushnevich goes down! Kushnevich tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jaegerjaquez moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
During a confident post fight interview, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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DMMA 42: Faulk vs Zhdanov
Date: Sep 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Kushnevich throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
White throws out a loose jab but Kushnevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
White slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
White lands a lovely overhand right.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kushnevich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kushnevich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kushnevich dodges the punch combination from White.
Kushnevich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice straight punches there by Kushnevich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kushnevich.
Kushnevich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and White counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by White.
White lands an elbow just above Kushnevich 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnevich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kushnevich wants a takedown but no success here.
White misses with an elbow strike.
#TD#
Kushnevich turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Kushnevich tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
White is looking to reverse the position.
Kushnevich in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
White is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kushnevich wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Kushnevich.
Kushnevich controlling the position.
White takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
You can see the frustration on White's face as Kushnevich controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White looks to move to half guard but instead Kushnevich has passed into mount! Damn!
Kushnevich throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The referee warns White that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kushnevich thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
White wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kushnevich.
#T3#
Kushnevich thowing shots but they're missing.
Kushnevich throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kushnevich lands with some strikes.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
White suckers Kushnevich into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! White is now in Kushnevich's guard!
Kushnevich is pulling down on White's head to control his posture. #T4##SUB#
Kushnevich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kushnevich has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kushnevich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kushnevich controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kushnevich trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnevich dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kushnevich was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White misses with a head kick.
White stuffs the takedown attempt from Kushnevich. Kushnevich gets slowly back to his feet.
Kushnevich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kushnevich misses with a low kick as White jumps back.
Kushnevich scores with a decent looking hook.
Kushnevich tried to score with a low kick but White checks it.
Kushnevich cracks a nice hook into White's ribs.
Kushnevich blocks a head kick by White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
White misses with a hook.
Kushnevich feinted with a counter takedown.
Kushnevich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kushnevich. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kushnevich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kushnevich throws a leg kick that misses.
Kushnevich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
White takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White misses the shot to the body.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
White walks into a left hand.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kushnevich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
White has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kushnevich finds it's way round the side to connect with White's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kushnevich.#T2#
White avoids the body shot from Kushnevich.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from White.
White ducks under a wild hook from Kushnevich.
White throws a right hand that Kushnevich ducks under and follows up with a left that Kushnevich also avoids with ease.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kushnevich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kushnevich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
White misses with a double jab.
Jacob White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White, as that shot connected.
A jab from Kushnevich finds it's way through White's defenses.
White closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Kushnevich counters with a single leg into guard. White didn't expect that.
Kushnevich postures up and lands a big shot to White's brow.
Kushnevich controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Kushnevich won't allow White to get back to his feet.
White pulls Kushnevich in to control the position.
Kushnevich content to stall in guard here.
Kushnevich throws a big right hand that misses.
Kushnevich showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kushnevich avoids a punch combination nicely.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ilya Kushnevich is winning the standup battle so far.
White misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for White.
White misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kushnevich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jacob White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
White has closed the distance and engaged Kushnevich in a clinch.
White pushes off an throws an elbow but Kushnevich leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kushnevich gets through White's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Kushnevich gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kushnevich wants to pass to mount but White is defending the position.
White is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnevich dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kushnevich misses with a low kick as White jumps back.
Kushnevich fails with a takedown attempt.
White throws a right hand that Kushnevich ducks under and follows up with a left that Kushnevich also avoids with ease.
White misses with a few strikes there.
Kushnevich feinted with a counter takedown.
Kushnevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kushnevich throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
Kushnevich cracks White with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Kushnevich counters with a shoot takedown. White fights it but they end up in guard.
White can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kushnevich controls the pace.
Kushnevich wants to control from the top but White keeps moving. #T1#
Kushnevich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kushnevich throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kushnevich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kushnevich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kushnevich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
White throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Kushnevich counters with a takedown into side control.
Kushnevich looking to punish the body of his opponent here but White is avoiding damage well.
White takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The referee asks Kushnevich politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kushnevich prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kushnevich is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White seems a little lost for a moment, as Kushnevich dominates the positioning.
Kushnevich misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kushnevich is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down White's shoulder. That is not cool.
White is not content to let Kushnevich control the position.
Kushnevich moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jacob White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
White is looking to reverse the position.
Ilya Kushnevich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kushnevich wants to control for a moment but White uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kushnevich keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
Kushnevich is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kushnevich misses with a straight right.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Kushnevich. Beautiful body shot.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White misses with a combination
#TD#
and Kushnevich decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in White's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kushnevich looking to pass the guard.
Kushnevich is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Kushnevich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kushnevich, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Kushnevich!
An out of breath Ilya Kushnevich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DMMA 33: Grimes vs Nadadora
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Trivette throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnevich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kushnevich bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kushnevich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trivette lands with a right hand.
Kushnevich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trivette has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kushnevich moves away from the strike by Trivette.
Kushnevich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Trivette takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Trivette moves away from the strike by Kushnevich.
Kushnevich lands with a kick to the ribs.
Trivette avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Trivette was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kushnevich misses the jab.
Trivette tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Trivette takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trivette ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trivette let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Trivette throws a head kick that misses.
Trivette on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kushnevich. Kushnevich obviously looking to wear him down.
Trivette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kushnevich moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Trivette blocks the leg kick.
#T1##TD#
Kushnevich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kushnevich showed some decent athleticism there.
Kushnevich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trivette does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trivette can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kushnevich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Trivette is refusing to be controlled, as Kushnevich sits in half guard.
Trivette avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kushnevich.
Kushnevich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kushnevich is pressing down on Trivette's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trivette is holding on for now.
Trivette has hold of Kushnevich's hands but Kushnevich slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kushnevich is looking to advance position but Trivette won't allow it. #T2#
Trivette is looking to improve his position.
Kushnevich lands strikes from half guard.
Kushnevich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Trivette really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kushnevich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kushnevich trying to control the action but Trivette is working from the bottom.
Kushnevich stalling.
Nice strikes from Kushnevich there.
Kushnevich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kushnevich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Kushnevich is keen to just control but Trivette is a slippery customer.
Kushnevich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kushnevich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kushnevich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kushnevich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trivette taking some punishment here, with Kushnevich in his half guard.
Kushnevich trying to control from half guard but Trivette is working away.
Trivette wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kushnevich lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Trivette wants to get back to his feet.
Kushnevich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kushnevich controlling the action here.
Kushnevich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kushnevich passes to full mount!
Kushnevich looking to finish Trivette with some ground and pound. This is bad for Trivette!
Kushnevich controlling the position easily from mount.
Trivette can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnevich dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Trivette takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kushnevich tries for a takedown but Trivette sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kushnevich throws a low kick, looking for Trivette's leg but Trivette calmly moves out of range.
Kushnevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trivette throws out the jab.
Trivette lands a nice hook to Kushnevich's body. Kushnevich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Trivette is looking to chop away at Kushnevich's legs.
Trivette lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kushnevich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trivette's hands.
Trivette throws a wild body kick that Kushnevich sees coming a mile off.
Kushnevich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trivette.
Kushnevich misses with a low kick. #TD#
Trivette gets caught flat footed, as Kushnevich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Trivette can't keep his opponent in guard - Kushnevich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kushnevich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kushnevich drops an elbow to the side of Trivette's head.
Trivette is breathing heavily.#T1#
Trivette is not content to let Kushnevich control the position.
Kushnevich with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kushnevich is pressing down on Trivette's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trivette is holding on for now.
Kushnevich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kushnevich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kushnevich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Trivette manages to get to full guard.
Kushnevich showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
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.
Trivette working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kushnevich.
Kushnevich is working Trivette over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kushnevich won't allow Trivette to sweep him here.
Ilya Kushnevich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kushnevich pushes down on Trivette's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Trivette taking some punishment here, with Kushnevich in his half guard.
Kushnevich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Trivette is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kushnevich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kushnevich performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Kushnevich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trivette defending well though.
Kushnevich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trivette does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kushnevich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kushnevich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Trivette avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kushnevich.
Kushnevich is pressing down on Trivette's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trivette is holding on for now.
Trivette is not content to let Kushnevich control the position.
Trivette on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kushnevich 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. #T4#
Kushnevich stalling.
Trivette won't allow Kushnevich to pass to mount.
Trivette blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kushnevich.
Kushnevich thows a huge punch but Trivette dodges it nicely.
Kushnevich working Trivette over with strikes.
Kushnevich drops an elbow to the side of Trivette's head.
Kushnevich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kushnevich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trivette can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trivette is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kushnevich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kushnevich working over Trivette with some ground and pound. Trivette looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Trivette is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kushnevich scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnevich dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kushnevich tries to land a leg kick but Trivette saw it coming and moves away.
Trivette throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
Kushnevich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Trivette keeping full guard, as Kushnevich tries to pass.
Trivette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trivette preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kushnevich showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kushnevich passes Trivette's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Trivette takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnevich with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Kushnevich's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kushnevich wants to control but Trivette is keeping him busy.
Kushnevich passes to full mount!
Kushnevich working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kushnevich with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#Trivette is rocked!
Kushnevich is landing with some decent strikes but Trivette is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Trivette is still in real trouble! Can Kushnevich finish him?
Kushnevich postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Trivette badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Kushnevich around the waist but Kushnevich pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Kushnevich is the winner by TKO! Kushnevich jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Kushnevich!
A very excited looking Ilya Kushnevich made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
DMMA 20: Tucker vs Pinks
Date: Jun 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Kushnevich misses with a kick to the body.
Kushnevich throws a hook but Irish blocks it.
Kushnevich staying out of range there.
Irish slips under a jab.
Irish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kushnevich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irish throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kushnevich with a poor takedown
and Irish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnevich thumps Irish with a low kick.
Kushnevich has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kushnevich misses the jab.
Irish throws a good cross that connects.
Kushnevich ducks under a wild hook from Irish.
Kushnevich tried to score with a low kick but Irish checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kushnevich. Irish does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kushnevich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Irish. Irish circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irish lands a body shot.
A big right from Irish misses. #T1#
Irish shoots for a takedown but Kushnevich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Irish throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Kushnevich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Irish lands an overhand right.
Kushnevich lands with a hook. Irish tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy left from Kushnevich finds it's target.
Kushnevich slips a straight right by Irish.
Irish misses the jab.
Irish uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kushnevich.
Nice defenses there by Kushnevich.
Kushnevich misses with a low kick.
Kushnevich lands a leg kick that knocks Irish off balance momentarily.
Irish throws a front kick aimed at Kushnevich's knee but Kushnevich avoids it well.
Irish ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irish looks to land a left hand but Kushnevich moved out of range nicely.
Kushnevich connects with a solid leg kick.
Kushnevich throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Irish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kushnevich throws a leg kick which misses Irish's front leg but catches the back leg as Irish tries to avoid it.
Irish might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kushnevich misses with a takedown attempt - Irish sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kushnevich misses with a takedown
and Irish counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Kushnevich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irish cracks a nice hook into Kushnevich's ribs.
Kushnevich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kushnevich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kushnevich slips under a jab from Irish.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kushnevich.
A punch combination from Irish misses.
Kushnevich appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kushnevich scores with a nice strike.
Irish checks a low kick from Kushnevich.
Irish throws the left hand but Kushnevich avoids the punch easily.
Kushnevich throws the left hand but Irish avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Irish misses its intended target. #T3#
Kushnevich ducks under a wild hook from Irish.
Irish throws a shot from downtown. Kushnevich moves away and avoids it.
Irish misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Irish misses the target.
Kushnevich lands a leg kick that knocks Irish off balance momentarily.
Kushnevich motions for Irish to come forward. Kushnevich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Irish fails to land the takedown.
Kushnevich scores with the left hand. Irish knows he should have avoided that one.
Irish blocks a head kick by Kushnevich.
Irish misses with an uppercut. Kushnevich saw that one coming.
Kushnevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irish throws out the jab. #TD#
Kushnevich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Irish is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kushnevich jumps into side control!#T4#
Kushnevich working the head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irish is trying to control Kushnevich's posture but Kushnevich avoids it.
Irish is trying to get back to half guard.
Irish keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kushnevich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Irish keeps working.
Irish taking a bit of punishment here - Kushnevich scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irish is not content to let Kushnevich control the position.
Irish sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ilya Kushnevich will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kushnevich slips a jab from Irish.
Irish connects with a body shot.
Kushnevich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kushnevich throws a hook but Irish blocks it.
Irish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kushnevich.#TD2#
Kushnevich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Irish to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kushnevich is pulling down on Irish's head to control his posture.
Kushnevich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kushnevich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irish passes Kushnevich's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kushnevich won't allow Irish to pass to mount.
Kushnevich wants to improve his position but Irish is controlling well.
Kushnevich is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Kushnevich wants to get back to full guard.
Irish is looking to pass Kushnevich's guard but actually Kushnevich recovers to full guard.
Irish trying to control but Kushnevich is working from the bottom.
Kushnevich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kushnevich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Irish trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Kushnevich.
Ilya Kushnevich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Ground and pound from Kushnevich.
Irish wants to improve his position but Kushnevich is controlling well.
Irish is trying to maintain the position but Kushnevich is very close to passing his half guard.
Kushnevich wants to pass to mount but Irish is defending the position.
Kushnevich working Irish over with strikes.
Kushnevich 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.
Kushnevich slips a nice elbow through Irish's hands, connecting with Irish's forehead.
Kushnevich prevents Irish from improving his position.
Kushnevich lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Kushnevich working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Irish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Kushnevich seems content to control.
Irish is looking for a sweep. Kushnevich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kushnevich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kushnevich 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.
Irish moves into full guard.
Our spies down at at The Barn inform us that Irish has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kushnevich throws a big elbow that misses.
Kushnevich throws a strike but Irish rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Irish trying to control the position from guard on top but Kushnevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kushnevich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kushnevich looking to control.
Kushnevich keeping full guard, as Irish tries to pass.
Kushnevich working a defensive guard here.
Irish looking to pass the guard.
Irish trying to control the position from guard on top but Kushnevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kushnevich trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ilya Kushnevich will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Irish moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Irish is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kushnevich's half guard.
Kushnevich wants to get back to full guard.
Irish throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Irish wants to free his trapped foot but Kushnevich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irish prevents Kushnevich from improving his position.#SUB2#
Irish is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kushnevich is just riding it out for now. Irish eventually gives up the hold.
Irish is keen to just control but Kushnevich is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB2#
Irish is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kushnevich trying to control here.
Kushnevich is looking to improve his position.
Billy Irish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Irish is trying to control. Kushnevich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Irish tries to pass to full mount but Kushnevich defends it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Irish not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Irish is working for a submission of some sort.
Kushnevich tries to get to full guard but Irish has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kushnevich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kushnevich tries to counter with a takedown but Irish is quick to defend against it.
Kushnevich misses with a straight right.
Kushnevich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kushnevich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Irish has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kushnevich tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Irish cracks Kushnevich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kushnevich thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Irish if he has to take too many more of those.
Kushnevich avoids the body shot from Irish.
Good work by Irish as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Irish misses its intended target.
Kushnevich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kushnevich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irish.
Irish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kushnevich.
Kushnevich with a nice calf kick.
Irish will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Irish lands a jab to Kushnevich's midsection.
Kushnevich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Irish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Irish misses the target.
Irish pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Irish looks to land a right hand but Kushnevich moved out of range.
Good exchange - Kushnevich coming out on top.
Kushnevich scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irish dips to his left and cracks Kushnevich with an uppercut!
Irish drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kushnevich thuds his shin into the meat of Irish's side.
Irish looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnevich is just out of range.
Irish on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kushnevich. Kushnevich obviously looking to wear him down.
Irish takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Irish shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Kushnevich counters by moving into the clinch.
Irish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Irish lands a left hand.
Kushnevich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kushnevich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kushnevich lands a nice shot to the body.
Kushnevich wants to take the fight to the mat but Irish manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ilya Kushnevich.
Well Kushnevich 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Kushnevich!
During a confident post fight interview, Ilya Kushnevich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 13: Nadadora vs Niaz
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Grant misses with a series of wild punches.
Grant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kushnevich moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
Kushnevich ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
As Grant backs away, Kushnevich returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnevich is looking to chop away at Grant's legs.
Grant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Kushnevich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Kushnevich throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Grant throws the left hand but Kushnevich avoids the punch easily.
Kushnevich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.
Kushnevich tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
Jab, jab by Kushnevich - just one landing.
Kushnevich lands a nice hook to Grant's body. Grant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kushnevich takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grant misses with a hook. Kushnevich ducked under it nicely.
Grant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kushnevich slips under a jab from Grant.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Kushnevich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kushnevich blocks a jab.
Grant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant slips under a jab from Kushnevich.
Kushnevich misses with a body shot.
Kushnevich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grant throws out a counter right but Kushnevich avoids it with no problem.
Grant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grant walks into a stiff left hand from Kushnevich.#T3#
Kushnevich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kushnevich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kushnevich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grant sprawls and moves away.
Kushnevich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kushnevich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Grant might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Grant checks a low kick from Kushnevich.
It seemed like Grant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kushnevich slips under a jab from Grant.
Grant throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Kushnevich counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
Kushnevich lands a body shot.
Grant gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kushnevich.
Grant prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kushnevich backwards.
Kushnevich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grant gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Kushnevich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Grant breaks from the clinch.
Grant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kushnevich doesn't seem bothered though.
Grant lands a head shot.
Kushnevich slips under a jab.
Grant connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kushnevich swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Grant now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod.
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#
Grant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kushnevich's hands.
Grant misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kushnevich counter with a right hand.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Kushnevich moved out of range.
Kushnevich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kushnevich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kushnevich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grant sprawls and moves away.
Kushnevich lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kushnevich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant misses with a series of wild punches.
Kushnevich slips under a jab from Grant.#T1#
A head kick by Grant misses #TD#
and Kushnevich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kushnevich working over Grant with some ground and pound. Grant looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kushnevich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant keeping control of the position.
Kushnevich is pressing down on Grant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grant is holding on for now.
Kushnevich seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Kushnevich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kushnevich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kushnevich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kushnevich connects with a nice short shot to Grant's temple.
Kushnevich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kushnevich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kushnevich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kushnevich throwing shots but Grant is blocking nicely.
Kushnevich wants to take a breather but Grant is having none of it.
Kushnevich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kushnevich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kushnevich working Grant over with strikes. #T3#
Grant is looking to control Kushnevich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grant avoid being mounted?
Kushnevich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grant defending well though.
Grant controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kushnevich seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Grant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kushnevich.
Kushnevich not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kushnevich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kushnevich tries to land a front kick but Grant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Grant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grant fakes the leg kick and cracks Kushnevich in the body.
Kushnevich lands with a shot to the body.
Aubrey Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Kushnevich feinted with a counter takedown.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kushnevich feinted with a counter takedown.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grant there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kushnevich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnevich dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Kushnevich moves out of range easily.
Grant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grant scores with a nice right hand.
Kushnevich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Kushnevich - just one landing.
Kushnevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnevich moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnevich throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnevich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kushnevich ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
It looked like Kushnevich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grant.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kushnevich.
Grant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Kushnevich misses.
Kushnevich misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
Kushnevich missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kushnevich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kushnevich has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kushnevich misses with a straight right.
Grant throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Kushnevich counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Grant! #T2#
The ground and pound from Kushnevich seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kushnevich working the ground and pound.
Grant struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grant can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kushnevich tries to score with some ground and pound. Grant controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kushnevich sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grant is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant dodges the ground and pound from Kushnevich.
Grant trying to remain calm as Kushnevich controls from the top position.
Grant takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Grant wants to control but Kushnevich postures up.
Kushnevich landing a few strikes. #T3#
Kushnevich working the ground and pound but Grant is defending the strikes.
Kushnevich creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Grant sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee asks Kushnevich politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kushnevich prefers to stall for the moment though.
Grant takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kushnevich is putting a hurting on Grant here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kushnevich is chipping away with strikes.
Kushnevich working the head with strikes.
Kushnevich working the ground and pound but Grant is defending the strikes.
Kushnevich looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Grant is avoiding damage well.
#T4#
Check out the look on Kushnevich's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kushnevich wants to control but Grant is keeping him busy.
Kushnevich throws an elbow but Grant slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kushnevich controls the position.
Grant avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kushnevich.
Kushnevich tries to score with some ground and pound. Grant controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Grant taking a bit of punishment here - Kushnevich scoring with strikes.
Kushnevich tries to move to mount but Grant blocks the move with his legs.
Kushnevich taking a break here but Grant is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Kushnevich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kushnevich has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Kushnevich!
Aubrey Grant spoke after the fight, saying '7.05'. |
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Event:
DMMA 7: Trivette vs Mac Airt
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Pinkman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kushnevich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pinkman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kushnevich defends it nicely.
Kushnevich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pinkman defends it well.
Pinkman just misses with a punch to the body.
Kushnevich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kushnevich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pinkman throws a sloppy body shot
letting Kushnevich counter with a right hand.
A cross from Pinkman lands.
Pinkman cracks Kushnevich with an open hand slap.
Kushnevich misses with a body kick.
Pinkman throws a hook but Kushnevich blocks it.#TD#
Pinkman gets a double leg takedown into Kushnevich'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!
Pinkman stopping the sweep attempt from Kushnevich.
Kushnevich working a defensive guard but Pinkman manages to pass into side control anyway.
Pinkman trying to control the action but Kushnevich is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kushnevich manages to get back to half guard.
Kushnevich wants to get back to full guard.
Kushnevich trying to control but Pinkman postures up.
Kushnevich wants to get back to his feet.
Pinkman trying to control the pace. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kushnevich trying to hold on to Pinkman's head to control him but Pinkman postures up.
Kushnevich is refusing to be controlled, as Pinkman sits in half guard.
Kushnevich felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kushnevich is trying to get back to full guard.
Kushnevich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pinkman.
Pinkman wants to take a breather but Kushnevich is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pinkman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Pinkman lands a nice looking body shot.
Pinkman works Kushnevich's body with a nice hook.
Kushnevich looks for the body kick but Pinkman saw that one coming.
Pinkman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kushnevich swivels and escapes.
Pinkman throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheers as Pinkman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kushnevich doesn't seem phased though.
Kushnevich takes one on the button.
Kushnevich lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut there from Kushnevich.
Pinkman connects with a right hand. Kushnevich shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kushnevich just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinkman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Pinkman. Beautiful body shot.
Kushnevich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kushnevich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pinkman is looking to counter punch.
Pinkman misses with a straight right.
Pinkman throws a jab when Kushnevich was well out of range.#TD#
Pinkman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kushnevich to the mat! Kushnevich manages to get full guard. #T4#
Kushnevich trying to control the position.
Pinkman trying to control but Kushnevich is working from the bottom.
Pinkman being controlled here momentarily.
Pinkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kushnevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kushnevich keeping full guard, as Pinkman tries to pass.
Kushnevich pulls Pinkman in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pinkman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kushnevich moves out of range as Pinkman strikes.
Kushnevich throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinkman.
Kushnevich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pinkman throws a jab but it's blocked by Kushnevich.
Jesse Pinkman is winning the standup battle so far.
Kushnevich slips a straight right by Pinkman.
Pinkman misses with a straight right.
Pinkman misses with a body shot.
Pinkman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kushnevich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kushnevich changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pinkman swings for the body but Kushnevich moves out of range.
Pinkman throws a shot to the body.
Pinkman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kushnevich counters with a good, hard body kick but Pinkman shrugs it off.
Pinkman throws a shot from downtown. Kushnevich moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pinkman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kushnevich's guard.
Pinkman wants to control from the top but Kushnevich keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kushnevich wants to stand and escape but Pinkman is having none of it. #T1#
Kushnevich wants to sweep but no luck.
Kushnevich keeping moving, preventing Pinkman from controlling successfully.
Kushnevich looking for a sweep. Not yet Kushnevich, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kushnevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kushnevich trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ilya Kushnevich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kushnevich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kushnevich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pinkman scores with a jab. Kushnevich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pinkman swings for the body but Kushnevich moves out of range.
It seemed like Kushnevich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Kushnevich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pinkman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pinkman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pinkman misses with a looping right.
Pinkman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pinkman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kushnevich sprawls well. Kushnevich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pinkman gets slowly back to his feet.
Pinkman darts in looking for a takedown but Kushnevich gets double underhooks and turns Pinkman into the cage. #TD#
Pinkman pulls guard.
Kushnevich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kushnevich wants to control from the top but Pinkman keeps moving.
Kushnevich throwing strikes from guard but Pinkman blocks nicely.
Kushnevich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Pinkman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pinkman keeping moving, preventing Kushnevich from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kushnevich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pinkman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kushnevich has managed to get both his arms back between Pinkman's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Pinkman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kushnevich is aware though and is defending well.
Pinkman is trying to keep Kushnevich in close.
Pinkman keeping moving, preventing Kushnevich from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kushnevich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kushnevich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pinkman is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kushnevich throws a leg kick but Pinkman checks it.
The fighters circling - Pinkman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinkman misses with a left hand
and Kushnevich counters with a low kick, right behind Pinkman 's knee. #TD#
Pinkman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kushnevich tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pinkman is in Kushnevich's guard.
Kushnevich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pinkman is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinkman throwing strikes but missing.
Kushnevich looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pinkman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pinkman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kushnevich throws a leg kick but Pinkman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pinkman lands a jab to Kushnevich's midsection.#TD#
Pinkman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kushnevich is trying to defend but Pinkman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pinkman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kushnevich can do to turn this around?
Kushnevich trying to control here.
Pinkman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pinkman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnevich is not content to let Pinkman control the position.
Kushnevich looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kushnevich wants to control but Pinkman is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB#
Pinkman seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kushnevich has recovered full guard.
Pinkman postures up in Kushnevich's guard and throws a big left but Kushnevich blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kushnevich is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Pinkman trying to keep a closed guard but Kushnevich is proving a slippery customer.
Kushnevich chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Pinkman has his hands on Kushnevich's head, controlling the position.
Kushnevich trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinkman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kushnevich landing some decent shots from guard.
Kushnevich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jesse Pinkman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kushnevich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kushnevich is looking to pass into half guard but Pinkman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pinkman is in guard.#REVR#
Kushnevich keeping moving, preventing Pinkman from controlling successfully.
Pinkman is fighting to break Kushnevich's control of his arms but Kushnevich is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3##SUB#
Pinkman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pinkman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kushnevich keeping moving, preventing Pinkman from controlling successfully.
Kushnevich trying to control the position.
Kushnevich wants to sweep here but Pinkman controlling him for the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kushnevich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pinkman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kushnevich swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pinkman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ilya Kushnevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinkman checks a leg kick.
Pinkman dips to his left and cracks Kushnevich with an uppercut!#TD#
Pinkman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kushnevich tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pinkman is in Kushnevich's guard.
Kushnevich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pinkman is controlling him. #SUB2#
Kushnevich is looking for a triangle but Pinkman pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kushnevich looking to control.
Jesse Pinkman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Kushnevich has an active guard here but Pinkman has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Pinkman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pinkman 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWMMA: Ike vs Bol
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Kushnevich thuds his right hand into Thum Yum Koong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thum Yum Koong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Kushnevich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thum Yum Koong darts in looking for a takedown but Kushnevich gets double underhooks and turns Thum Yum Koong into the cage.
Kushnevich stops a takedown attempt from Thum Yum Koong.
#TD2#
Kushnevich lands a takedown into guard.
Kushnevich controlling from the top position.
Thum Yum Koong looking to control.
Kushnevich content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thum Yum Koong is looking for a triangle but Kushnevich pushes his legs off easily.
Thum Yum Koong is trying to hold Kushnevich in close to prevent damage but Kushnevich has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Kushnevich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thum Yum Koong wants to improve his position but Kushnevich is controlling well.
Kushnevich slows the pace down in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kushnevich connects with a nice short shot to Thum Yum Koong's temple.
Kushnevich is nestled in close to Thum Yum Koong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kushnevich with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thum Yum Koong manages to get to full guard.
Kushnevich postures up and lands a big shot to Thum Yum Koong's brow.
Thum Yum Koong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thum Yum Koong tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Thum Yum Koong looking to control.
Kushnevich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kushnevich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kushnevich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kushnevich landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kushnevich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thum Yum Koong's head.
Kushnevich trying to control but Thum Yum Koong is working from the bottom.
Kushnevich scoring with some ground and pound.
Thum Yum Koong has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kushnevich has passed into side control.
Thum Yum Koong is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kushnevich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thum Yum Koong keeps working.
Thum Yum Koong gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Kushnevich.
Thum Yum Koong is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kushnevich connects with a nice short shot to Thum Yum Koong's temple.
Thum Yum Koong has hold of Kushnevich's hands but Kushnevich slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thum Yum Koong tries to roll over but Kushnevich keeps him under control.
Kushnevich seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kushnevich winds up and cracks Thum Yum Koong with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Thum Yum Koong is trying to get back to full guard.
Kushnevich slips a nice elbow through Thum Yum Koong's hands, connecting with Thum Yum Koong's forehead.
Thum Yum Koong is looking for a sweep. Kushnevich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kushnevich lands a nice short elbow.
Kushnevich working over Thum Yum Koong with some ground and pound. Thum Yum Koong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Kushnevich seems content to control.
Kushnevich working Thum Yum Koong over with strikes.
Kushnevich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kushnevich trying to mount his opponent but Thum Yum Koong defends it.
Thum Yum Koong taking some punishment here, with Kushnevich in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnevich dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kushnevich lands a leg kick that knocks Thum Yum Koong off balance momentarily.
Thum Yum Koong misses with a body shot.
Thum Yum Koong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kushnevich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thum Yum Koong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Thum Yum Koong drives through with a takedown into Kushnevich's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thum Yum Koong wants to control from the top but Kushnevich keeps moving.
Kushnevich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thum Yum Koong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kushnevich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnevich is continuing to stall.#T1#
Thum Yum Koong trying to control the position from guard on top but Kushnevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thum Yum Koong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kushnevich can't do much from the bottom here.
Thum Yum Koong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kushnevich keeps working. #SUB#
Thum Yum Koong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thum Yum Koong trying to control the action but Kushnevich is working from the bottom.
Kushnevich regains half guard.
Kushnevich is controlling Thum Yum Koong's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Thum Yum Koong is pressing down on Kushnevich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kushnevich is holding on for now.
Kushnevich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kushnevich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thum Yum Koong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kushnevich keeps working. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kushnevich manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kushnevich managing to control the position.
The adventures of Kushnevich the control monster continue. Boring.
Thum Yum Koong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kushnevich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thum Yum Koong trying to control the position from guard on top but Kushnevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thum Yum Koong fails with a takedown attempt.
Thum Yum Koong throws a hook but Kushnevich blocks it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kushnevich with the inside leg kick.
Kushnevich connects with an inside leg kick.
Kushnevich explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good standup being displayed there by Kushnevich as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Kushnevich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kushnevich trying to control but Thum Yum Koong is working from the bottom.
Kushnevich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thum Yum Koong's head.
Kushnevich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kushnevich is working Thum Yum Koong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kushnevich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kushnevich controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thum Yum Koong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnevich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kushnevich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thum Yum Koong!
Thum Yum Koong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Kushnevich.
Ilya Kushnevich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kushnevich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thum Yum Koong keeps working.
Thum Yum Koong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kushnevich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kushnevich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kushnevich is keen to just control but Thum Yum Koong is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thum Yum Koong is looking to control Kushnevich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thum Yum Koong avoid being mounted?
Thum Yum Koong is looking for a sweep. Kushnevich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thum Yum Koong holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kushnevich trying to control the action but Thum Yum Koong is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kushnevich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Kushnevich there.
Kushnevich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kushnevich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thum Yum Koong is refusing to be controlled, as Kushnevich sits in half guard.
Thum Yum Koong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kushnevich is working away from the top position though.
Kushnevich frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kushnevich lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Kushnevich landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thum Yum Koong in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Thum Yum Koong takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Thum Yum Koong is trying to escape the mount.
Kushnevich scoring with strikes but Thum Yum Koong is staying in there.
Kushnevich raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2#Thum Yum Koong is rocked!
Kushnevich connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Thum Yum Koong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Kushnevich! Thum Yum Koong is hurt baaadly! Kushnevich is firing away with more strikes - Thum Yum Koong is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Kushnevich! |
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Event:
CWMMA: Firebrand Vs Kisei
Date: Mar 04, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Vosta pushes Kushnevich up against the cage in a clinch.
Vosta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kushnevich's elbow. #TD2#
Vosta is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kushnevich is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vosta to the mat. Vosta regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Vosta seems keen to control Kushnevich's posture.
Kushnevich stays in close to Vosta's body and controls the position.
Vosta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kushnevich content to stall in guard here.
Kushnevich is pushing down on Vosta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vosta is fighting to maintain full guard but Kushnevich has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnevich working Vosta over with strikes.
Kushnevich passes to full mount!
Kushnevich is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vosta can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T1#
Kushnevich lands a big shot there that rocks Vosta but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kushnevich landing punches.
Kushnevich working Vosta over with strikes here.
Vosta is trying to escape the mount.
Vosta takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kushnevich landing shots from mount.
Kushnevich punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kushnevich looking to finish Vosta with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vosta!
Vosta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kushnevich with a couple of short strikes.
Kushnevich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kushnevich controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kushnevich with a couple of short strikes.
Kushnevich with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#Vosta is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kushnevich postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vosta looks a forlorn figure.
Oh Vosta is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kushnevich controlling from the full mount.
Vosta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vosta seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vosta wants to control but Kushnevich is having none of it.
Kushnevich landing shots from mount.
Kushnevich controlling his opponent.
Kushnevich has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vosta's face.
#T3#
Kushnevich looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kushnevich unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Vosta wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Kushnevich celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Kushnevich! |
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Event:
ROCK FC 10
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Kushnevich keeps Kristersen at a distance using the push kick.
Kushnevich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kristersen throws a big shot that misses.
Kushnevich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kushnevich - that will leave a mark!
Kristersen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kushnevich.
Kristersen throws a sloppy body shot
and Kushnevich counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnevich is looking to slow Kristersen down with leg kicks.
Kristersen misses with a hook
letting Kushnevich counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kushnevich. That's going to slow Kristersen down. #T1#
Kushnevich throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Kushnevich scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kushnevich 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.
Kushnevich throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kristersen seems a little lost for a moment, as Kushnevich dominates the positioning.
Kushnevich working the ground and pound from side control.
Kushnevich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kristersen wants to get back to his feet but Kushnevich drags him back down.#T2#
Kushnevich is chipping away with strikes.
Kristersen is letting Kushnevich control him for a moment.
Kushnevich has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kristersen taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3#
A lull in the action here as Kushnevich stalls from top position.
Kristersen is looking to get back to his feet here but Kushnevich is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kristersen's back.
Kushnevich lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
I would not like to be Kristersen right now.
#T4#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kushnevich.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kushnevich continues to hold on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnevich dominated that round.
That's time! Kushnevich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kushnevich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kushnevich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kushnevich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kristersen misses with a lunging right hand
and Kushnevich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnevich slips under a jab from Kristersen.
Kristersen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Kristersen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kristersen throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kushnevich counter with a right hand.
Kushnevich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Kristersen gets caught napping as Kushnevich dives in and scores a takedown. Kristersen manages to retain guard.
Kristersen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ilya Kushnevich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kushnevich sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kristersen keeping full guard, as Kushnevich tries to pass.
Kushnevich sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Kushnevich seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kristersen for as long as he can get away with.
Kristersen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kushnevich.
Kushnevich is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kushnevich.#T3#
Kushnevich scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick from Kushnevich.#TD#
Kushnevich looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kushnevich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kristersen can do to turn this around?
Kushnevich is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Kushnevich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kristersen's head.
Kushnevich slows the pace down in half guard.
Kristersen is looking to escape.
Kushnevich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kushnevich is pressing down on Kristersen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kristersen is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Kushnevich seems content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kushnevich seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnevich 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kushnevich looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kushnevich wants to pass to mount but Kristersen is defending the position.
Kushnevich slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnevich continues to stall.#T1#
Kushnevich's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kushnevich is looking to advance position but Kristersen won't allow it.
Kushnevich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kristersen defending well though.
Kushnevich scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kushnevich trying to mount his opponent but Kristersen defends it.
Kushnevich seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kristersen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kushnevich content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kushnevich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kushnevich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nate Kristersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kushnevich controlling the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kushnevich lands a leg kick that knocks Kristersen off balance momentarily.#T3##TD#
Kushnevich changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kristersen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kristersen is looking to get back to his feet here but Kushnevich is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kristersen's back.
Kushnevich is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kushnevich is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kristersen up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4#
Kushnevich throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kristersen could be in trouble here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Kushnevich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kushnevich 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Kushnevich! |
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Event:
ROCK FC: GONY 2.2
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kushnevich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls and moves away.
Nurmagomedov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kushnevich is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kushnevich throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Kushnevich has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kushnevich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kushnevich circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kushnevich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nurmagomedov is fending him off so far but Kushnevich persists. Nope, Nurmagomedov circles away and we're back to standing.
As Kushnevich backs off Nurmagomedov throws a huge counter combo but Kushnevich manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Kushnevich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Kushnevich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nurmagomedov manages to circle out of the way.
Kushnevich shoots for a takedown but Nurmagomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Kushnevich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kushnevich.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurmagomedov works over Kushnevich's head and body with a nice combination.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nurmagomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kushnevich feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Kushnevich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kushnevich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kushnevich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kushnevich catches Nurmagomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Kushnevich.
Kushnevich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kushnevich slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagomedov.
Kushnevich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls and moves away.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kushnevich feinted with a counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kushnevich's head backwards.
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Kushnevich appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Kushnevich thumps Nurmagomedov with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nurmagomedov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Kushnevich ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov leaves Kushnevich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kushnevich with a poor takedown
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kushnevich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurmagomedov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kushnevich attempts a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it well and moves away.
Kushnevich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnevich scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Kushnevich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kushnevich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nurmagomedov is fending him off so far but Kushnevich persists. Nope, Nurmagomedov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Kushnevich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kushnevich tries a head kick but it misses.
Islam Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov jabs at Kushnevich's body.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Kushnevich jabs Nurmagomedov right on the nose. Nurmagomedov blinks but takes it well.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kushnevich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Nurmagomedov misses.
Islam Nurmagomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kushnevich misses with a leg kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a left to the body.
Nurmagomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kushnevich can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Kushnevich strikes.
Nurmagomedov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kushnevich throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3##TD#
Nurmagomedov gets caught flat footed, as Kushnevich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kushnevich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurmagomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kushnevich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kushnevich throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kushnevich controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kushnevich wants to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov is keeping the position.
Kushnevich 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kushnevich has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kushnevich slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagomedov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nurmagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kushnevich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kushnevich cracks Nurmagomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Kushnevich counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nurmagomedov won't be happy with that.
Kushnevich misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnevich is looking to take a break and control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Kushnevich taking a breather here.
Kushnevich is looking to take a break and control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kushnevich controlling the position. #T2#
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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kushnevich lands a leg kick that knocks Nurmagomedov off balance momentarily.
Kushnevich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kushnevich.#T3#
Kushnevich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnevich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls and moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kushnevich lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back to recover.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Kushnevich's head but Kushnevich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kushnevich wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov leaves Kushnevich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kushnevich!
#T4#
Kushnevich shoots and misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Kushnevich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kushnevich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Kushnevich ducks under and follows up with a left that Kushnevich also avoids with ease.
Kushnevich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ilya Kushnevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Kushnevich.
Kushnevich explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Islam Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ilya Kushnevich.
I think Nurmagomedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islam Nurmagomedov! |
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Event:
ROCK FC 3
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swag tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Swag throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kushnevich's waist but Kushnevich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swag off to one side.
Kushnevich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kushnevich lands a really nice looking cross but Swag seems unphased.
Swag tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kushnevich counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Swag has his takedown stuffed
and Kushnevich counters with a thumping low kick.
Swag is looking to clinch but Kushnevich is avoiding it.
Kushnevich only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Swag tries for a takedown but Kushnevich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julain Swag. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Swag shoots in and gets a takedown into Kushnevich's guard.
Kushnevich is trying to keep Swag in close.
Kushnevich wants to sweep but no luck.
Kushnevich keeping moving, preventing Swag from controlling successfully.
Kushnevich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kushnevich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Swag controls the pace.#T1##SUB#
Swag 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.
Kushnevich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kushnevich is trying to control the position but Swag postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Swag fails with the takedown.
Swag gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kushnevich counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Swag scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kushnevich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swag. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kushnevich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Swag wants to control but Kushnevich is keeping him busy. #T2#
Kushnevich is trying to get back to full guard.
Swag trying to control from half guard but Kushnevich is working away.
Swag slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kushnevich tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Swag has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kushnevich is working to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Swag is working for a guillotine from mount but Kushnevich frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Swag working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Swag looking for a guillotine from mount but Kushnevich is having none of it. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swag has hold of Kushnevich's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kushnevich manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T4#
Kushnevich tries to lock up and control but Swag gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kushnevich is working to get back to half guard.
Kushnevich wants to hold on but Swag pushes him away.
Swag trying to control but Kushnevich is having none of it.
Kushnevich gets back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kushnevich can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swag is trying to control the action in half guard but Kushnevich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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 Julain Swag will probably get the nod.
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#
Swag tries for a takedown but Kushnevich circles away easily
and Swag takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swag tries to clinch up but Kushnevich circles away and keeps his distance.
Julain Swag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kushnevich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swag is looking to clinch.
Swag shoots and misses #TD2#
and Kushnevich counters with a shoot takedown. Swag fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Swag has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kushnevich doesn't defend quickly enough and Swag has managed to lock this one up! Can Kushnevich escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Swag on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julain Swag!
Julain Swag opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
fisticuffs
Date: Jul 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Ttt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ttt is taking a breather. Kushnevich 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kushnevich tries to roll over but Ttt keeps him under control.
Ttt trying to control the pace.
Kushnevich wants to improve his position but Ttt is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ttt controlling the pace.
Ttt prevents Kushnevich from improving his position.
Ttt is controlling the pace.
Ttt is trying to control the action in half guard but Kushnevich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kushnevich is looking for a sweep. Ttt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ttt trying to control the action but Kushnevich is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Kushnevich gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kushnevich keeping full guard, as Ttt tries to pass.
Kushnevich is adopting a defensive guard.
Ttt tries to free his leg and advance position but Kushnevich is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kushnevich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Testing Ttt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ttt 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 9:10
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Testing Ttt! |
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