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Event:
ENIGMA 149
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Abashidze works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Maximilian Bonaparte has been cut.
Bonaparte throws a body kick that misses.
Bonaparte walks into a jab.
Abashidze misses with a takedown attempt
and Bonaparte counters with a left to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bonaparte.
Abashidze looks winded!
Bonaparte lands a lovely overhand right.
Bonaparte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bonaparte.
Bonaparte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonaparte thuds his shin into the meat of Abashidze's side.#T1##KD#
Bonaparte lands a big head kick that sends Abashidze tumbling to the mat! Bonaparte takes a step backwards and waves Abashidze back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Lasha Abashidze has been cut.
Bonaparte scores with a kick to the midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Abashidze has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Abashidze avoids the head kick by Bonaparte.
#KD#
Bonaparte feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Abashidze sprawling to the canvas! Abashidze rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bonaparte finish him?!
#ROC#Abashidze is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abashidze gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bonaparte counters with a huge right that knocks Abashidze out cold! Bonaparte is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximilian Bonaparte!
Maximilian Bonaparte took some time post fight to say the following; 'Au Revoir Bitch'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 141
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Farfan lands an overhand right.
A jab from Abashidze misses.
Farfan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Farfan takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Iago Farfan has been cut.
Farfan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Abashidze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farfan but Farfan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Farfan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Lasha Abashidze has been cut.
Farfan connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Farfan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abashidze.
Farfan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Farfan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abashidze staying out of range there.
Abashidze ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Farfan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Abashidze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abashidze throws a right hand that misses
and Farfan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Abashidze misses with a right hand
and Abashidze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Farfan just misses with a punch to the body.
Abashidze changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abashidze misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Abashidze fails with the takedown
and Farfan counters with a big head kick but Abashidze shrugs it off.
Abashidze misses with an uppercut
and Farfan counters with a leg kick.
Farfan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farfan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Abashidze swings widly with a right hand
and Farfan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Abashidze misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD#
and Farfan counters with a nice right hand that sends Abashidze toppling to the canvas! Abashidze scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Farfan finish him?!#ROC#Abashidze is rocked!#T3#
Farfan fakes the body blow, causing Abashidze to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Abashidze goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iago Farfan!
Iago Farfan retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Iago Farfan 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:
ENIGMA 134
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bleak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abashidze.
Abashidze jabs at Bleak's body.
Abashidze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bleak throwing a counter right hand but Abashidze manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Abashidze throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bleak was covering up waiting for the punch and Abashidze finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Abashidze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB#
Bleak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abashidze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a triangle but Abashidze pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Bleak's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Abashidze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a triangle but Abashidze pushes his legs off easily.
Abashidze landing with the ground and pound.
Abashidze is in close to Bleak's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abashidze engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Bleak has his foot on Abashidze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abashidze works his way back into a safe position though.
Abashidze trying to control but Bleak is working from the bottom. #T2#
Abashidze landing with the ground and pound.
Abashidze chips away with some ground and pound.
Abashidze lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Abashidze trying to control but Bleak is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abashidze defends well.#SUB#
Bleak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abashidze defends it easily.#SUB#
Bleak working for a triangle but Abashidze defends it easily.
Abashidze connects with a couple of short punches.#T3##SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abashidze landing some decent shots from guard.
Bleak keeping moving, preventing Abashidze from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a triangle here but Abashidze uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bleak is looking to regain half guard here but Abashidze keeps moving and retains side control.
Abashidze working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Abashidze lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bleak sneaks back into half guard.
Abashidze seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Bleak taking some punishment here, with Abashidze in his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bleak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Abashidze loads up on a big left hand. Bleak felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Abashidze looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bleak can't hide his disappointment, as Abashidze celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasha Abashidze! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 129
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Abashidze shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Emelianenko sprawls well. Emelianenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abashidze gets slowly back to his feet.
Emelianenko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abashidze tries to counter with a takedown but Emelianenko is quick to defend against it.
Abashidze lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Abashidze throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Emelianenko's waist but Emelianenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abashidze off to one side.
A jab from Abashidze misses.
Abashidze misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
A jab lands there for Abashidze.
Abashidze misses with a body punch
and Emelianenko counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Abashidze or perhaps it was just good defense by Emelianenko, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Emelianenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasha Abashidze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abashidze dips to his left and cracks Emelianenko with an uppercut!#T1#
Emelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abashidze.
Emelianenko misses with a low kick as Abashidze jumps back.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Abashidze moves out of range.
Roman Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abashidze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Emelianenko on the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Abashidze misses
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.
Abashidze misses with a straight right. #TD#
Abashidze shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Abashidze is taking a breather. Emelianenko 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.
Emelianenko is trying to stand back up but Abashidze is controlling him
#T2#
Abashidze wants to take a breather but Emelianenko is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko wants to improve his position but Abashidze is controlling well.
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!
Abashidze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emelianenko's head.
Ground and pound from Abashidze.
Abashidze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Emelianenko defending well though.
Abashidze wants to free his trapped foot but Emelianenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Emelianenko is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Abashidze jumps into side control!
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Abashidze crashes against the mat.
#T3#
Abashidze throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Abashidze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emelianenko keeps working.
Emelianenko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Abashidze lands an elbow.
Abashidze creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Abashidze throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Abashidze is looking to take a break and control but Emelianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abashidze creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Emelianenko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Abashidze connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
The referee asks Abashidze politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Abashidze prefers to stall for the moment though.
Abashidze working the ground and pound but Emelianenko is defending the strikes.
Emelianenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abashidze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abashidze misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Emelianenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Abashidze fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Emelianenko tries to bench press Abashidze off him but Abashidze keeps the position.
Emelianenko defending against the ground and pound.
Emelianenko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#CUT#That has opened up Roman Emelianenko's cut even more.
Abashidze trying to control the position but Emelianenko is working away.
Emelianenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasha Abashidze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Emelianenko's cut.
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#
Emelianenko throws a leg kick but Abashidze moved away.
Abashidze throws a poor cross that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abashidze circles away quickly and effectively.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Emelianenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Emelianenko there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#The cut above Roman Emelianenko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Abashidze uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Emelianenko has time to react.
A jab from Abashidze misses.
Abashidze misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abashidze lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Emelianenko backs up against the cage.
Abashidze looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range.
Abashidze misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Emelianenko.#T1#
Emelianenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lasha Abashidze is winning the standup battle so far.
Abashidze swings widly with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abashidze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT#Roman Emelianenko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Abashidze misses with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Lasha Abashidze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abashidze misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abashidze shoots for a double leg takedown but Emelianenko sprawls well. He's pushed Abashidze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Abashidze doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Abashidze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abashidze is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Abashidze throws a lazy uppercut
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.
Emelianenko looks to throw the jab but Abashidze is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Abashidze shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko has one foot on Abashidze's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Emelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abashidze.
Emelianenko tries a quick counter leg kick but Abashidze is wise to it.
Abashidze lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roman Emelianenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lasha Abashidze! |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Charley Hanagan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lasha Abashidze!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Abashidze closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Abashidze lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hanagan (0) vs (2) Abashidze
Abashidze is fighting to break Hanagan's control of his arms but Hanagan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abashidze trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Hanagan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanagan keeping full guard, as Abashidze tries to pass.
Abashidze trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Hanagan keeping full guard, as Abashidze tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Abashidze's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Abashidze is looking to pass into half guard but Hanagan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hanagan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (2) vs (2) Abashidze#T1#
Hanagan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Abashidze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanagan is one step ahead there.
Hanagan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hanagan'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.
Hanagan advances to half guard. #T2#
Hanagan is controlling the pace.
Abashidze trying to control here.
Abashidze is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanagan controlling the pace. #T3#
Abashidze is refusing to be controlled, as Hanagan sits in half guard.
Hanagan tries to pass to full mount but Abashidze defends it.
Abashidze is staying active underneath Hanagan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Abashidze is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hanagan is taking a breather. Abashidze 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.
Abashidze holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hanagan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Abashidze is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abashidze has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
Abashidze is looking to control Hanagan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abashidze avoid being mounted?
Hanagan trying to mount his opponent but Abashidze defends it.
Hanagan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hanagan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hanagan prevents Abashidze from improving his position.
Abashidze is staying active underneath Hanagan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Abashidze trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hanagan manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (5) vs (2) Abashidze
Hanagan controlling from mount.
Abashidze is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hanagan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hanagan tries to control but Abashidze wriggling away.
Abashidze is trying desperately to improve position.
Hanagan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Abashidze sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hanagan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Abashidze wants to get back to full guard.
Hanagan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hanagan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Abashidze for as long as he can get away with.
Hanagan is keen to just control but Abashidze is a slippery customer.#T7#
Abashidze wants to improve his position but Hanagan is controlling well.
Abashidze is not content to let Hanagan control the position.
Hanagan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanagan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Abashidze is not content to let Hanagan control the position.
Abashidze trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Hanagan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (8) vs (2) Abashidze
Hanagan trying to control but Abashidze is having none of it.
Abashidze is trying to escape the mount.
Hanagan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Abashidze is in all sorts of trouble here.
Abashidze is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Abashidze is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Abashidze wants to hold on but Hanagan pushes him away.
Hanagan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abashidze is looking to escape.
Hanagan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hanagan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abashidze wants to hold on but Hanagan pushes him away.#T10#
Hanagan trying to control but Abashidze is having none of it.
Abashidze slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Well, if Hanagan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hanagan tries to pass to full mount but Abashidze defends it.
Hanagan stalling away here and it's allowed Abashidze to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Abashidze holds on and takes a little breather. #T11#
Hanagan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hanagan wants to control from the top but Abashidze keeps moving.
Hanagan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Abashidze's guard.
Abashidze has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanagan is working away from the top position though.
Hanagan trying to control the pace.
Abashidze is trying to maintain the position but Hanagan is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Hanagan is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Abashidze reverses the position - he's now on top in Hanagan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (8) vs (4) Abashidze
Abashidze preventing the sweep.
Abashidze controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Abashidze looking to pass the guard.
Hanagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanagan, not yet.
Abashidze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanagan is keeping the position for now.
Hanagan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abashidze is one step ahead there.
Hanagan keeping full guard, as Abashidze tries to pass. #T13#
Abashidze trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abashidze controls the pace.
Hanagan controlling the position.
Abashidze looking to pass the guard.
Abashidze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abashidze being controlled here momentarily. #T14#
Abashidze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanagan pulls Abashidze in close to his closed guard and prevents Abashidze from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanagan keeping moving, preventing Abashidze from controlling successfully.
Hanagan is pulling down on Abashidze's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanagan takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A relieved looking Charley Hanagan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ibrahim Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lasha Abashidze!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Abashidze is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Camara's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Abashidze
Abashidze not doing much here.
Camara 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.
Abashidze's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Abashidze trying to mount his opponent but Camara defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze stalling away here and it's allowed Camara to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Abashidze is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Camara is trying to control the position but Abashidze postures up.
Abashidze looking to pass the guard.
Abashidze showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Abashidze trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Camara is pulling down on Abashidze's head to control his posture.
Camara trying to control the position.
Camara is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Abashidze showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abashidze wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Abashidze might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Abashidze tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard. #T4#
Abashidze forces his way into half guard.
Camara keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Camara is looking to improve his position.
Abashidze looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Abashidze stalling.
Abashidze wants to pass to mount but Camara is defending the position. #T5#
Abashidze is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abashidze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Camara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Abashidze not doing much here.
Camara trying to control but Abashidze postures up.
#T6#
Abashidze is trying to control. Camara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Abashidze is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Abashidze working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Camara's thigh. Camara counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abashidze is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Camara keeping full guard, as Abashidze tries to pass. #T7#
Abashidze trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Abashidze pushing down on Camara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Camara is staying active underneath Abashidze, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Camara tries to get to full guard but Abashidze has control of the leg.
Abashidze trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom.
Abashidze is looking to advance position but Camara won't allow it.
Abashidze perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T8#
Camara regains full guard. Nicely done.
Camara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abashidze controls the pace.
Let's hope that Abashidze has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Camara controlling Abashidze's posture. #T9#
Camara keeping moving, preventing Abashidze from controlling successfully.
Camara keeping full guard, as Abashidze tries to pass.
Abashidze trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abashidze looking to pass the guard.
Abashidze stays in close to Camara's body and controls the position. #T10#
Camara controls Abashidze momentarily but Abashidze frees himself.
Abashidze trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camara keeping full guard, as Abashidze tries to pass.
Abashidze wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Abashidze controlling from the top position. #T11#
Camara keeping full guard, as Abashidze tries to pass.
Abashidze trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara is pulling down on Abashidze's head. It's preventing any offense from Abashidze, at least for the moment.
Abashidze forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Abashidze is looking for a kimura but Camara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abashidze to get the leverage. #T12#
Abashidze wants to pass the guard but Camara is defending well.
Abashidze works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (0) vs (5) Abashidze
Abashidze wants to control the pace but Camara is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Abashidze is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Camara has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Abashidze controlling his opponent. #T13#
Abashidze wants to control the pace but Camara is squirming around nicely.
Camara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abashidze tries to control but Camara wriggling away.
Camara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Abashidze wants to control the pace but Camara is squirming around nicely.
Abashidze controlling the pace for now.
Abashidze looking to control but Camara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Abashidze tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Abashidze tries to control but Camara wriggling away.
Abashidze tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abashidze wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 115
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Abashidze doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kurschmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abashidze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kurschmann as he avoids it easily.
Kurschmann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abashidze half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Abashidze with a poor takedown
enabling Kurschmann to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasha Abashidze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abashidze feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kurschmanns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Frank Kurschmann has been cut.
Kurschmann throws the left hand but Abashidze avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze misses the body punch
and Kurschmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurschmann throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Abashidze counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Abashidze.
Abashidze throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abashidze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Kurschmann pulls Abashidze in to control the position.
Kurschmann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abashidze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurschmann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abashidze trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurschmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abashidze won't allow Kurschmann to sweep him here.
Kurschmann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abashidze trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurschmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Abashidze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kurschmann looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kurschmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurschmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abashidze.
Abashidze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kurschmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abashidze gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kurschmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abashidze connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kurschmann momentarily.
Kurschmann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Kurschmann misses.
Jab by Kurschmann.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Kurschmann. Beautiful body shot.
Abashidze with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kurschmann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kurschmann misses with an uppercut. Abashidze saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Kurschmann misses its intended target.
Abashidze appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kurschmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurschmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abashidze smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kurschmann throws out a loose jab but Abashidze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abashidze slips under a jab from Kurschmann.
Abashidze with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Abashidze scores with the left hand. Kurschmann knows he should have avoided that one.
Kurschmann digs a good body shot into Abashidze's ribs.
Abashidze misses the jab.
Kurschmann throws out a counter right but Abashidze avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Abashidze.
A little jabbing left from Kurschmann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kurschmann ducks under a wild hook from Abashidze.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Abashidze. Beautiful body shot.
Kurschmann on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kurschmann leaves Abashidze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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 Lasha Abashidze will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Kurschmann's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Abashidze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abashidze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abashidze clobbers Kurschmann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Abashidze moves out of range as Kurschmann strikes.
Kurschmann throws a jab but it's blocked by Abashidze.
Kurschmann lands with a nice body punch.
Abashidze ducks under a wild hook from Kurschmann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurschmann lands with a right hand.
Kurschmann takes a swing at Abashidze's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Kurschmann.
Lasha Abashidze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kurschmann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Abashidze with a hook.
Kurschmann throws a hook but Abashidze blocks it.
Kurschmann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abashidze on the side of the head.
Abashidze throws an off balance right hand
and Abashidze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abashidze misses with a lunging right hand
and Kurschmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurschmann 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.
Kurschmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Abashidze shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kurschmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Abashidze fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasha Abashidze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurschmann scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurschmann misses with a hook. Abashidze ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Abashidze. That snapped Kurschmann's head back.
Abashidze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurschmann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT#That has opened up Frank Kurschmann's cut even more.
Kurschmann bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abashidze's head.
Frank Kurschmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abashidze is defended easily by Kurschmann.#T3#
Abashidze throws a shot from downtown. Kurschmann moves away and avoids it.
Abashidze dives in for a single leg takedown but Kurschmann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kurschmann misses with the head strike.
Kurschmann throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Kurschmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abashidze swings for the body but Kurschmann moves out of range.
Abashidze lands a nice shot to the body.
Good work by Abashidze as he checks the leg kick.
Kurschmann stuffs the takedown.
Abashidze misses with a lunging right hand
and Kurschmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Abashidze throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD2#
and Kurschmann counters with a nice right hand that sends Abashidze toppling to the canvas! Abashidze scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kurschmann finish him?!#ROC2#Abashidze is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abashidze misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kurschmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Abashidze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kurschmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abashidze feinted with a counter takedown.
Abashidze seems to have got his legs back now.
Abashidze staying out of range there.
Abashidze fails with a takedown attempt.
Kurschmann throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Kurschmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Kurschmann's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Abashidze just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurschmann walks into a stiff left hand from Abashidze.
Abashidze punishes Kurschmann's body with a nice straight punch.
Abashidze lands with a nice body punch.
Abashidze takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kurschmann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abashidze just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Kurschmann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze 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.
Kurschmann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Abashidze takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kurschmann dodges the punch combination from Abashidze.
Kurschmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abashidze lands a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kurschmann.
Abashidze drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kurschmann sprawls and moves away.
Abashidze blocks a jab.
Abashidze changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Abashidze.#T2#
The fighters circling - Abashidze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kurschmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abashidze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abashidze dives in and grabs Kurschmann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kurschmann pushes down on Abashidze's head and hops out.
Abashidze misses with an uppercut. Kurschmann saw that one coming.
It seemed like Kurschmann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kurschmann misses with a wild body shot.
Abashidze with a nice cross.
Abashidze misses with a wild body shot.
Kurschmann appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kurschmann throws a shot from downtown. Abashidze moves away and avoids it.
Abashidze appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Abashidze shoots in looking for a takedown but Kurschmann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Abashidze's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Abashidze scores with a jab to the body.
Kurschmann throws a looping overhand right but Abashidze ducks down to avoid it.
Kurschmann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Abashidze momentarily.
#CUT2#It looks like Lasha Abashidze has been cut.
Abashidze throws a poor cross that misses
and Kurschmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Abashidze shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasha Abashidze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Kurschmann. Beautiful body shot.
Abashidze looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abashidze takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kurschmann looks to throw the jab but Abashidze is out of range.
Frank Kurschmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurschmann scores with a nice strike.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Abashidze. Kurschmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Kurschmann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Kurschmann.
Kurschmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abashidze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Kurschmann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kurschmann has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurschmann throws a monster overhand right that drops Abashidze! Kurschmann follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Kurschmann! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 109
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Farfan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abashidze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Farfan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abashidze somewhat.
Farfan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Farfan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Abashidze checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD#
Abashidze decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Farfan wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abashidze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abashidze throwing shots but Farfan is blocking nicely.
Farfan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abashidze. #T1#
Farfan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abashidze scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abashidze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abashidze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Farfan has hold of Abashidze's hands but Abashidze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abashidze with the ground and pound but Farfan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Farfan keeping moving, preventing Abashidze from controlling successfully.
Abashidze content to stall in guard here.
Abashidze throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Abashidze sitting in guard here, content to control.
Farfan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Abashidze's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abashidze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Farfan seems keen to control Abashidze's posture.
Abashidze controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Abashidze darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Farfan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Farfan wants to improve his position but Abashidze is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Abashidze there.
Abashidze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abashidze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abashidze misses with a head shot. Farfan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Abashidze trying to control but Farfan is working from the bottom. #T4#
Abashidze throwing strikes from guard but Farfan blocks nicely.
Abashidze trying to control but Farfan is working from the bottom.
Abashidze throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
Farfan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farfan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farfan has a couple of punches blocked by Abashidze.
Abashidze is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Abashidze manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasha Abashidze dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Abashidze shoots in for a double leg but Farfan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Farfan misses with an uppercut.
Abashidze tries to counter with a takedown but Farfan is quick to defend against it.
Farfan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Abashidze swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Farfan to counter with a crisp jab.
Abashidze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farfan.
Farfan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abashidze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abashidze misses with a body punch
and Farfan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abashidze thinking.
Lasha Abashidze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farfan is looking to chop away at Abashidze's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Abashidze finds it's way through Farfan's defenses.
Abashidze misses with a straight left. #T1#
Farfan slips a straight right by Abashidze.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Abashidze checks a leg kick.
Abashidze avoids the body shot from Farfan.
Farfan wants to slow Abashidze down by chopping away at his legs.
Abashidze feinted with a counter takedown.
Farfan loads up on a big right hand but Abashidze slips the punch.
Abashidze attempts a counter takedown but Farfan avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Abashidze shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Farfan's guard.
Farfan has momentary wrist control but Abashidze slips an elbow through the middle.
Abashidze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Abashidze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farfan is keeping the position for now.
Farfan wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Farfan wants to get back to his feet but Abashidze passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Abashidze there.
Abashidze 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.
Abashidze throws a strike but Farfan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Abashidze postures up in Farfan's guard and throws a big left but Farfan blocks it.
Farfan keeping moving, preventing Abashidze from controlling successfully.
Abashidze throws a big elbow that misses.
Abashidze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Farfan wants to sweep here but Abashidze controlling him for the moment.
Abashidze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Abashidze looking to pass the guard.
Abashidze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abashidze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Abashidze throws a big elbow that misses.
Farfan keeping full guard, as Abashidze tries to pass.
Abashidze wants to control from the top but Farfan keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Farfan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abashidze lands an overhand right.#T4#
Farfan scores with a nice right hand.
Abashidze lands with a cross.
Farfan slips a straight right by Abashidze.
Farfan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Abashidze shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Abashidze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abashidze prevents Farfan from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abashidze lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasha Abashidze dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Abashidze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farfan throws out the jab.
Abashidze throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Abashidze shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Abashidze showed some decent athleticism there.
Abashidze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abashidze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farfan's head.
Farfan is trying to stand up here but Abashidze is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfan wants to get back to full guard.
Abashidze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farfan can do to turn this around?
Abashidze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Farfan trying to control but Abashidze postures up.
Abashidze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Abashidze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abashidze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abashidze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Abashidze looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Farfan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abashidze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Farfan wants to get back to his feet.
Abashidze looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Abashidze missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Abashidze is keen to just control but Farfan is a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Abashidze looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Abashidze is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Abashidze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Abashidze performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Abashidze wants to take a breather but Farfan is having none of it.
Abashidze drops an elbow to the side of Farfan's head.
Abashidze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farfan's head. #T3#
Abashidze is controlling the pace.
Abashidze frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Abashidze putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Farfan wants to hold on but Abashidze pushes him away.
Abashidze misses with a head shot.
Abashidze with good strikes from the mount here!
Abashidze looking to finish Farfan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Farfan!
Lasha Abashidze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Farfan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Abashidze.
#T4#
Abashidze sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Abashidze thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
You get the feeling that Farfan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Abashidze tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abashidze looking to ground and pound but Farfan is blocking nicely.
Iago Farfan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abashidze content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lasha Abashidze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abashidze, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasha Abashidze! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 95
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Knell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A lazy left from Knell finds it's target.
Abashidze misses with a takedown attempt - Knell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abashidze misses with a lunging right hand
and Knell counters with a stiff right hand.
Abashidze 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.
Knell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knell defending well as Abashidze loads up on a big left hand.
Knell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut lands for Abashidze. That snapped Knell's head back.
Abashidze scores with a decent looking hook.
Abashidze has been working on his boxing with his coaches at McGrady FT in the buildup to the fight.
Knell misses with a hook.
Abashidze throws a looping overhand right but Knell ducks down to avoid it.
Knell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abashidze. #T1#
Knell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knell! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Abashidze. Beautiful body shot.
Abashidze throws a series of punches but Knell avoids them all with ease.
Abashidze connects with a jab.
Abashidze throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abashidze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knell throws a body shot but no joy.
Abashidze drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knell sprawls and moves away.
Knell avoids the body shot from Abashidze.
Abashidze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Abashidze swings widly with a right hand
and Knell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abashidze clobbers Knell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Knell. Abashidze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abashidze throws an off balance right hand
and Abashidze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lasha Abashidze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abashidze looks to land a left hand but Knell moved out of range nicely.
Knell dodges the punch combination from Abashidze.
Abashidze looks to land a left hand but Knell moved out of range nicely.
Knell drops his hands momentarily and Abashidze takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Abashidze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knell.
Abashidze throws a body shot but no joy. #T3##TD#
Abashidze throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Knell was covering up waiting for the punch and Abashidze finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Knell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Abashidze wants to control but Knell is keeping busy.
Knell wants to stand up but Abashidze manages to regain full guard.
Knell is looking to stand up but Abashidze won't let him.
Abashidze manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Abashidze trying to control but Knell is working from the bottom. #T4#
Abashidze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Abashidze scoring with some ground and pound.
Abashidze tries to free his leg and advance position but Knell is retaining full guard.
Knell has control of Abashidze's left arm, preventing Abashidze from doing any damage.
Knell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abashidze is looking to work some ground and pound but Knell has wrist control.
Abashidze throws a strike but Knell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
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 Lasha Abashidze will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Abashidze loads up on a big right hand but Knell slips the punch.
Knell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abashidze manages to avoid it.
Knell throws a hook to the side of Abashidze's head but Abashidze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abashidze misses with a straight right.
Abashidze swings for the body but Knell moves out of range.
Knell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Abashidze misses with a hook.
Abashidze throws a hook to the side of Knell's head but Knell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knell slips under a jab.
Knell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abashidze finds it's way round the side to connect with Knell's head.
Abashidze takes a swing at Knell's ribcage but misses.
Knell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Abashidze throws a body punch but Knell moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knell! But no joy.
Knell moves out of range as Abashidze strikes.
Knell looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Abashidze looks to score with a jab to the body but Knell is just out of range.
Abashidze with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Knell clinches up against the cage.
Knell misses with an elbow over the top.
Knell prevents Abashidze from breaking the clinch.
Knell presses Abashidze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abashidze or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abashidze taking a breather.
Knell lands with a left to the head.
Knell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knell tries a body shot but Abashidze blocks it.
Knell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knell gets underhooks to prevent Abashidze's takedown attempt.
Knell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abashidze's elbow.
Knell tries to work over Abashidze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abashidze is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
A short left from Knell.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knell.
Knell misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knell misses with a punch to the body.
Abashidze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knell lands a body shot.
Knell lands a left hand.
Knell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abashidze looking to stall.
Abashidze is looking to control Knell's arms but Knell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abashidze has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knell. #BC#
Abashidze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good exchange - Knell coming out on top.
Abashidze tries to bum rush Knell with a series of wild strikes but Knell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Knell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abashidze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knell.
Knell misses the jab.
Lasha Abashidze is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Knell misses with a head kick.
Abashidze swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knell throws a looping overhand right but Abashidze ducks down to avoid it.
Abashidze throws a right and a left that Knell avoids nicely.
Death Knell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knell just misses with a punch to the body.
Abashidze drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knell sprawls and moves away.
Abashidze swings for the body but Knell moves out of range.
Abashidze throws a jab when Knell was well out of range.
Knell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abashidze misses with a shot to the body
and Knell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abashidze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knell.
Knell avoids the body shot from Abashidze.
Abashidze drops his hands momentarily and Knell needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Abashidze just on the top of the head. Abashidze drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Abashidze - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Death Knell!
Death Knell is the new heavyweight champion!
Death Knell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 86
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Abashidze jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Abashidze.
Seigel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Seigel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abashidze.
Seigel wants to counter with a clinch but Abashidze pushes him away.
Nice shot lands for Abashidze.
Lasha Abashidze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Seigel takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Abashidze breaks from the clinch.
Abashidze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Seigel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abashidze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abashidze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abashidze doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Seigel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Seigel slips under a jab from Abashidze.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abashidze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Abashidze takes a swing at Seigel's ribcage but misses.
Seigel missing with a left hand there. Abashidze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seigel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Abashidze.
Abashidze lands a jab to Seigel's midsection.
Abashidze cracks Seigel with a good jab.
Abashidze throws a body shot but no joy.
Abashidze lunges at Seigel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Seigel's hand.
Abashidze cracks a nice hook into Seigel's ribs.
Abashidze throws a good cross that connects.
Abashidze has been working on his boxing with his coaches at McGrady FT in the buildup to the fight.
Abashidze is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Abashidze throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Abashidze blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Seigel is predictable there #TD#
and Abashidze counters with a nice double leg into side control. Seigel won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abashidze throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Seigel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Abashidze.
Seigel is not content to let Abashidze control the position.
Abashidze postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Abashidze tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Seigel parries the strikes from Abashidze easily there. Abashidze is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Seigel to escape.
Seigel avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Abashidze.
Abashidze tries to score with some ground and pound. Seigel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Seigel is not content to let Abashidze control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Abashidze working the head and body with strikes.
Abashidze fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Abashidze.
Abashidze working the ground and pound.
Seigel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Abashidze.
Sloppy strikes there by Abashidze.
Seigel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Abashidze punishing his opponent with strikes.
The referee warns Seigel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T4#
Seigel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Abashidze wants to control the pace but Seigel is squirming around nicely.
Abashidze is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abashidze looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Seigel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Abashidze tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Abashidze pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Seigel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Abashidze working Seigel over with strikes here. #ROC#Seigel is rocked!
Seigel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abashidze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abashidze pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Seigel is still in real trouble! Can Abashidze finish him?
Abashidze loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Seigel scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Abashidze land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Abashidze stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasha Abashidze!
Lasha Abashidze retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 80
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Sakala - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Lasha Abashidze has been cut.#TD#
Abashidze closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sakala did well to prevent Abashidze getting side control.
Abashidze is controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Abashidze.
Abashidze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sakala wants to control but Abashidze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Abashidze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze is nestled in close to Sakala, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Abashidze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Abashidze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sakala defending well though.
Sakala is looking to improve his position.
Abashidze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Abashidze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Abashidze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abashidze 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.
Sakala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sakala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abashidze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abashidze wants to take a breather but Sakala is having none of it.
Abashidze is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sakala is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Abashidze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abashidze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abashidze is looking to take a break and control but Sakala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Sakala taking some punishment here, with Abashidze in his half guard.
Sakala trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakala is looking to improve his position.
Sakala keeps trying to improve his position.
Abashidze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abashidze looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sakala with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sakala trying to hold on to Abashidze's head to control him but Abashidze postures up.
Abashidze lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Sakala moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Abashidze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abashidze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sakala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abashidze cracks Sakala with a solid left hand.
Abashidze is looking to advance position but Sakala has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Abashidze slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Abashidze regains full guard. Nicely done.
Abashidze pulls Sakala in close to prevent any damage.
Abashidze wants to sweep here but Sakala controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Abashidze managing to control the position.
Abashidze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abashidze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasha Abashidze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lasha Abashidze's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sakala walks into a jab.#TD#
Abashidze drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abashidze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sakala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sakala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Abashidze's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze trying to control but Sakala is working from the bottom.
Sakala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sakala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abashidze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Abashidze postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Abashidze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abashidze throws an elbow that misses. Sakala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Abashidze's guard. Nice move by Sakala!#REVB#
Sakala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abashidze has Sakala pulled in close to control his posture.
Abashidze trying to keep a closed guard but Sakala is proving a slippery customer.
Abashidze trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Abashidze wants to sweep but no luck.
Abashidze seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Abashidze is looking to sweep but instead, Sakala has passed into half guard.
Abashidze is trying to get back to full guard.
Abashidze controlling the position for now.
Abashidze is looking to improve his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Abashidze trying to control but Sakala postures up.
#T3#
Sakala controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abashidze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sakala.
Sakala misses with a body shot.
Sakala wants to clinch up but Abashidze keeps it at a distance.
Sakala lands with a hook. Abashidze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Sakala.
A big left from Sakala misses.
Abashidze looks to land a left hand but Sakala moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Abashidze shoots in and drives through. Sakala sprawls well.
Abashidze throws an overhand right that lands on Sakala's shoulder, as Sakala tries to avoid the shot.
Abashidze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakala can do to turn this around?
Sakala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sakala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abashidze.
Sakala tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sakala uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sakala throws a body shot but no joy.
Abashidze appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sakala throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakala throws out a loose jab but Abashidze uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Lasha Abashidze will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lasha Abashidze's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Abashidze shoots for a double leg takedown but Sakala sprawls well. He's pushed Abashidze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Abashidze throws a hook but Sakala avoids it easily.
Abashidze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abashidze scores with a jab. Sakala acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sakala misses with a looping left.
Sakala throws a hook but Abashidze blocks it.
Sakala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yannick Sakala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakala tries to move into range but Abashidze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sakala throws a body punch but Abashidze moves out of range.
Abashidze throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sakala's waist but Sakala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abashidze off to one side. #T1#
Sakala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abashidze.
Abashidze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sakala defends it nicely.
Sakala wants to counter the offense by Abashidze and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasha Abashidze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abashidze lands a jab to the nose.
Abashidze digs a good hook to Sakala's body.
Abashidze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Abashidze throws an overhand right that lands on Sakala's shoulder, as Sakala tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Abashidze stuns Sakala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch combination from Sakala misses.
Abashidze appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yannick Sakala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abashidze circles away quickly and effectively.
Yannick Sakala seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Abashidze looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakala is trying to keep Abashidze in close.
Sakala has control of Abashidze's left arm, preventing Abashidze from doing any damage.
Sakala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abashidze.
Sakala keeping full guard, as Abashidze tries to pass. #T3#
Abashidze stopping the sweep attempt from Sakala.
Abashidze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sakala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abashidze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abashidze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abashidze shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sakala pinned against the cage. Sakala gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Abashidze avoids the body shot from Sakala.
Abashidze attempts a counter takedown but Sakala avoids it well and moves away.
Sakala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sakala cracks Abashidze with a good jab.
Abashidze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakala tries to clinch but Abashidze moves out of range.
Abashidze sizes up Sakala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abashidze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakala.
#TD#
Abashidze shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Abashidze showed some decent athleticism there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasha Abashidze clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lasha Abashidze's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
A big left from Sakala misses.
Sakala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abashidze moves away.
Abashidze feinted with a counter takedown.
Sakala on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Abashidze shoots in and bounces Sakala off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sakala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sakala is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Abashidze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abashidze forces his way into half guard.
Abashidze throwing shots but Sakala is blocking nicely.
Abashidze seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Abashidze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sakala's head.
Abashidze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abashidze landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Abashidze with the ground and pound but Sakala uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
Abashidze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abashidze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Abashidze stopping the sweep attempt from Sakala.
Abashidze trying to control but Sakala is working from the bottom.
Sakala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sakala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abashidze stands up over Sakala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lasha Abashidze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abashidze throwing strikes from guard but Sakala blocks nicely.
Abashidze is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Abashidze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Abashidze sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sakala's guard.
Abashidze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sakala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sakala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abashidze.
Sakala is looking to control Abashidze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sakala avoid being mounted?
Abashidze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sakala defending well though.
Sakala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abashidze scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sakala 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.
Abashidze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Abashidze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sakala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abashidze.
Abashidze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Sakala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abashidze scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abashidze throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sakala to regain full guard.
Sakala looking to control but Abashidze passes into half guard.
Sakala has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abashidze is working away from the top position though.
Sakala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abashidze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sakala taking some punishment here, with Abashidze in his half guard.
Abashidze 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakala trying to control but Abashidze postures up.
Abashidze looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasha Abashidze had his way with Yannick Sakala in that round.
The cut man is working on Lasha Abashidze's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Sakala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sakala tries to clinch #TD#
and Abashidze counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sakala won't be happy with that.
Abashidze scores with a couple of short elbows.
Abashidze with the ground and pound but Sakala regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sakala manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Abashidze scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze throwing strikes from guard but Sakala blocks nicely.
Abashidze working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Abashidze trying to control but Sakala is working from the bottom.
Abashidze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abashidze throwing strikes from guard but Sakala blocks nicely.
Abashidze throwing strikes but missing.
Abashidze connects with a couple of short punches.
Abashidze trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abashidze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Abashidze looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yannick Sakala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Abashidze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abashidze won't allow Sakala to sweep him here.
Abashidze throws a big right hand that misses.
Abashidze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abashidze trying to control but Sakala is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abashidze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakala.
Sakala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abashidze throws a right hand that Sakala ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakala also avoids with ease.
Sakala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Abashidze lunges at Sakala with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sakala's hand.
Sakala throws a right hand that Abashidze ducks under and follows up with a left that Abashidze also avoids with ease.
Sakala throws an overhand right that lands on Abashidze's shoulder, as Abashidze tries to avoid the shot.
Sakala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abashidze in his tracks.
Abashidze shoots for a takedown but Sakala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Abashidze closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Abashidze lands in his opponent's guard.
Abashidze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lasha Abashidze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Abashidze looking to pass the guard.
Abashidze sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sakala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abashidze is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abashidze scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lasha Abashidze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abashidze, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:46
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasha Abashidze!
Lasha Abashidze retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 74
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Emelianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Emelianenko wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Abashidze with that takedown attempt.
Emelianenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Abashidze moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze misses with a straight right.
Abashidze 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.
Abashidze missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abashidze tries for a takedown but Emelianenko circles away easily
and Emelianenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roman Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasha Abashidze.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Abashidze.
Abashidze tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Emelianenko defends well and Abashidze ends up having to push Emelianenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Abashidze misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Abashidze, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Abashidze. Abashidze gets slowly back to his feet.
Emelianenko is looking to counter punch.
Abashidze misses with a looping right.
Emelianenko 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.
Emelianenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Abashidze jabs Emelianenko right on the nose. Emelianenko blinks but takes it well.
Abashidze fails with a takedown attempt.
Abashidze takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Lasha Abashidze has been cut.#T3#
Abashidze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emelianenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abashidze somewhat.
Emelianenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abashidze with a jab.
Emelianenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A bone on bone clash there as Abashidze blocks the leg kick.
Abashidze lands a slapping body shot.
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abashidze sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Emelianenko misses with a hook.
Abashidze shoots and misses
letting Emelianenko counter with a right hand.
Abashidze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abashidze darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Emelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lasha Abashidze's cut.
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#
Abashidze dives in for a single leg takedown but Emelianenko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Abashidze lands a right hook to the body.
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Abashidze's shoulder, as Abashidze tries to avoid the shot.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Abashidze ducked under it nicely.
Abashidze goes for a double leg but Emelianenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Emelianenko continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Emelianenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Abashidze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abashidze 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Emelianenko's head backwards.
Abashidze stuns Emelianenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Abashidze with the counter takedown but Emelianenko avoids it easily.#T1#
Emelianenko falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Abashidze counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Emelianenko wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Abashidze closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Emelianenko to the mat! Emelianenko manages to get full guard.
Abashidze throws a big elbow that misses.
Abashidze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Emelianenko's head.
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!
Abashidze trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Emelianenko tries to get out of the position.
Abashidze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abashidze wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.#T2#
Emelianenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Emelianenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abashidze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Emelianenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abashidze is looking to work some ground and pound but Emelianenko has wrist control.
Abashidze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abashidze is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Abashidze passes Emelianenko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Abashidze there.
Abashidze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lasha Abashidze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abashidze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Emelianenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Emelianenko controls Abashidze momentarily but Abashidze frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abashidze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abashidze lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Abashidze postures up in Emelianenko's guard and throws a big left but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abashidze trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abashidze connects with the punch.#TD2#
Abashidze shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T4#
Abashidze stands up over Emelianenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Emelianenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abashidze on the ground.
Abashidze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Emelianenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abashidze scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Abashidze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Emelianenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abashidze is stalling in the full guard.
Emelianenko can't keep his opponent in guard - Abashidze advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Abashidze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emelianenko's head.
Abashidze wants to free his trapped foot but Emelianenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasha Abashidze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Abashidze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Emelianenko circles away.
Roman Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abashidze tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abashidze.
Abashidze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Abashidze.
An attempted straight right counter from Emelianenko misses the target.
Abashidze scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Abashidze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws out a powerful jab.
Emelianenko misses with a looping right.#T1#
Abashidze misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Abashidze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emelianenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abashidze somewhat.
Roman Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasha Abashidze.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Abashidze misses with a looping left.
Emelianenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Abashidze looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Abashidze looks to move away, Emelianenko throws a big counter combo but Abashidze just gets out of the way.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abashidze checks the leg kick.
Abashidze feints the counter takedown.
Abashidze lands with an uppercut that bounces Emelianenko off the cage and back into range.
Nice sprawl there from Emelianenko as Abashidze shoots in.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abashidze fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abashidze fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Abashidze slips under a jab from Emelianenko.
Abashidze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Abashidze.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abashidze.
Abashidze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abashidze looks for a takedown but Emelianenko sprawls well.
A shot to the liver by Emelianenko. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Emelianenko takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Abashidze closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Abashidze lands in his opponent's guard.
Abashidze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abashidze trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abashidze is looking to work some ground and pound but Emelianenko has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko keeping full guard, as Abashidze tries to pass.
Abashidze scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Roman Emelianenko did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R4#
Abashidze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Abashidze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abashidze moves away.
Abashidze connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Abashidze with the counter takedown but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Abashidze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abashidze moves away.#T1#
Abashidze lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Abashidze moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Emelianenko connects with a looping right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Emelianenko. No joy for Abashidze on that attempt.
Emelianenko lands with a good body shot.
Abashidze lunges at Emelianenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Emelianenko's hand.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the side of Abashidze's head but Abashidze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abashidze is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Abashidze is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abashidze.
Emelianenko is looking to counter punch.
Abashidze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelianenko throws out the jab.
Abashidze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Emelianenko swivels and escapes.
Abashidze scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abashidze.
Abashidze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Abashidze moves out of range as Emelianenko strikes.
Abashidze misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko misses with a hook.#T3#
Abashidze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Emelianenko on the side of the head.#CL#
Emelianenko clinches up against the cage.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Abashidze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abashidze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelianenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Abashidze scores with a nice strike.
Abashidze shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko shows good takedown defense.
A counter left hand to the body from Emelianenko misses its target.
Roman Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasha Abashidze.
Abashidze throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Emelianenko's waist but Emelianenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abashidze off to one side. #T4#
A jab from Emelianenko misses.
Abashidze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Emelianenko defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abashidze.
It looked like Emelianenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Abashidze.
Emelianenko lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Lasha Abashidze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Abashidze's shoulder, as Abashidze tries to avoid the shot.
Abashidze feints the counter takedown.
Abashidze staying out of range there.
Abashidze with the counter takedown but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
Emelianenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Emelianenko throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Abashidze counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Emelianenko!
Abashidze working the body and head with strikes.
Abashidze is working Emelianenko over with some ground and pound from side control.
Abashidze working the ground and pound but Emelianenko is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze is chipping away with strikes.
#CUT2#Roman Emelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Abashidze lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #CUT2#Roman Emelianenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Abashidze scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Emelianenko to see if he's OK.#CUT2#Jeez, Roman Emelianenko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roman Emelianenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lasha Abashidze!
Lasha Abashidze is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
ENIGMA MONDAY NIGHT FIGHTS 2
Date: Jan 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Simunic circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simunic! But no joy.
Abashidze throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simunic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simunic takes a swing at Abashidze's ribcage but misses.
Abashidze scores with a jab. Simunic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Abashidze doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simunic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abashidze with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Abashidze shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Abashidze showed some decent athleticism there.
Abashidze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abashidze stalling.
Abashidze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simunic defending well though. #T1#
Abashidze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simunic keeps working.
Simunic has hold of Abashidze's hands but Abashidze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Abashidze takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Simunic is in trouble now - Abashidze has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abashidze trying to control but Simunic is having none of it.
Abashidze landing shots from mount.
Abashidze with shots to the head and body - Simunic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Abashidze raining down shots from the mount!
Abashidze with shots to the head and body - Simunic looks very uncomfortable down there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simunic can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Abashidze with shots to the head and body - Simunic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abashidze working Simunic over with strikes here. #ROC#Simunic is rocked!
Abashidze is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Simunic goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Abashidze!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lasha Abashidze! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 55
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Abashidze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lasha Abashidze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Abashidze connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knell scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Abashidze shoots in and gets a takedown into Knell's guard.
Abashidze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abashidze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knell pulls Abashidze in close to prevent any damage.
Abashidze wants to control from the top but Knell keeps moving.
Abashidze scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abashidze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abashidze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abashidze is looking to work some ground and pound but Knell has wrist control.#T1#
Abashidze throws a big right hand that misses.
Abashidze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abashidze 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.
Abashidze postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abashidze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Abashidze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abashidze is looking to work some ground and pound but Knell has wrist control.
Abashidze postures up in Knell's guard and throws a big left but Knell blocks it.
Abashidze throws a big elbow that misses.
Abashidze postures up and lands a big shot to Knell's brow.
Knell trying to control the position.
Abashidze with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Abashidze lands a couple of digs.
Abashidze throwing strikes but missing.
Abashidze throwing strikes from guard but Knell blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abashidze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abashidze throwing strikes from guard but Knell blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abashidze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abashidze landing with the ground and pound.
Knell keeping moving, preventing Abashidze from controlling successfully. #T3#
Abashidze throws a big right hand that misses.
Abashidze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Abashidze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Abashidze throws an elbow that misses. Knell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Abashidze's guard. Nice move by Knell!#REVB#
Knell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Knell wants to stand and escape but instead Abashidze has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Knell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Abashidze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Abashidze is looking to work some ground and pound but Knell has wrist control.
Abashidze sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knell's guard.
Knell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abashidze scores with a couple of nice shots.
Knell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abashidze landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Abashidze is looking to take a break and control but Knell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abashidze working over Knell with some ground and pound. Knell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abashidze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abashidze wants to control but Knell is keeping him busy.
Knell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abashidze is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasha Abashidze dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Abashidze.
Abashidze lands a decent elbow from side control.
Abashidze trying to control the action but Knell is working from the bottom.
Abashidze tries to score with some ground and pound. Knell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Abashidze passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Knell!
Knell 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Abashidze looking to finish with strikes here!
Poor strikes thrown by Abashidze there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T1#
BOOM! Abashidze connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Abashidze looking to control but Knell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Abashidze lands a big elbow.
Abashidze connects with a bit shot that sees Knell covering up! More strikes from Abashidze and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Abashidze is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasha Abashidze! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 53
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Johnson moves forwards but Abashidze connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Abashidze bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Abashidze lands an elbow.
Abashidze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Abashidze.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Abashidze scoring with strikes.
Abashidze working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
Johnson tries to escape but Abashidze is in control.
Abashidze misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abashidze on the ground.
Abashidze trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Abashidze scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abashidze throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Abashidze off and has taken his back!
Johnson not allowing Abashidze to control his hands.
Johnson doesn't have the hooks in and Abashidze manages to turn into his guard.
Abashidze is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Abashidze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abashidze is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Abashidze is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Abashidze controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Abashidze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Abashidze postures up.
Abashidze postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Abashidze lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abashidze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abashidze.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Abashidze slips an elbow through the middle.
Abashidze postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abashidze.
Abashidze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abashidze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Lasha Abashidze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Abashidze fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasha Abashidze dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Abashidze throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Abashidze sends Johnson down but not out. Abashidze dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#Johnson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Fedor Johnson has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abashidze cracks Johnson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Abashidze immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Johnson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Abashidze!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasha Abashidze! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 47
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Abashidze misses with a body shot.
Abashidze slips under a jab from Ouellette.
Abashidze punishes Ouellette's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Ouellette gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Abashidze to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Abashidze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ouellette looking for a sweep. Not yet Ouellette, not yet.
Abashidze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abashidze is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ouellette looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abashidze is one step ahead there.
Abashidze scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Abashidze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Abashidze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abashidze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Abashidze landing with the ground and pound.
Abashidze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Abashidze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Abashidze is pushing down on Ouellette's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ouellette is fighting to maintain full guard but Abashidze has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Ouellette looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Abashidze has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Abashidze controlling the action here.
Abashidze seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Abashidze takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Abashidze working over Ouellette with some ground and pound. Ouellette looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Abashidze seems content to control.
Abashidze slips a nice elbow through Ouellette's hands, connecting with Ouellette's forehead.
Abashidze lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Abashidze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#Ouellette is rocked!
Abashidze lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abashidze winds up and cracks Ouellette with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ouellette is still in real trouble! Can Abashidze finish him?
Abashidze scores with a big shot! Ouellette's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Ouellette! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasha Abashidze! |
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Event:
GFC 6 - Stockholm Syndrome
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Abashidze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bankenfuere manages to avoid it.
Abashidze moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBankenfuere.
Bankenfuere lands with a hook. Abashidze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Abashidze connects with a single shot there.
Abashidze shoots in but Bankenfuere avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Bankenfuere gets tackled into the cage by Abashidze. Abashidze maintains the clinch.
Abashidze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abashidze avoids a wild elbow strike from Bankenfuere.#BC#
Abashidze breaks from the clinch.
Abashidze rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bankenfuere counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bankenfuere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Bankenfuere's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bankenfuere fails to land with a series of punches.
Abashidze digs a good body shot into Bankenfuere's ribs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abashidze.
As Abashidze backs off Bankenfuere throws a huge counter combo but Abashidze manages to avoid it all.
Lasha Abashidze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bankenfuere takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Abashidze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bankenfuere manages to avoid it.
Bankenfuere is looking for the big counter here.
Bankenfuere takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Berkthar Bankenfuere has been cut.
No joy there for Bankenfuere, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bankenfuere does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Abashidze attempts a counter takedown but Bankenfuere avoids it well and moves away.
Bankenfuere throws a sloppy head kick and Abashidze moves out of range easily.
Abashidze slips under a jab from Bankenfuere.
Bankenfuere walks into a left hand. #CL#
Abashidze clinches up with Bankenfuere and pushes him back against the cage.
Bankenfuere misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abashidze avoiding damage as Bankenfuere throws knees to the body.
Bankenfuere letting Abashidze take a breather here.
Abashidze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bankenfuere backwards.
Abashidze keeps control of Bankenfuere as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bankenfuere keeps control of Abashidze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Abashidze's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Bankenfuere throws a right hand that Abashidze ducks under and follows up with a left that Abashidze also avoids with ease.
Berkthar Bankenfuere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bankenfuere tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Abashidze counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bankenfuere!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abashidze scoring with punches from side control.
Bankenfuere takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Abashidze cracks Bankenfuere with a big right hand but Bankenfuere just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Abashidze wants to control but Bankenfuere is keeping him busy.
Bankenfuere really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abashidze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bankenfuere takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bankenfuere is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Abashidze works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Abashidze working the body and head with strikes.
Abashidze is chipping away with strikes.
Abashidze working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Abashidze working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Abashidze lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bankenfuere pushes Abashidze away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Abashidze gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Abashidze cracks Bankenfuere with a big elbow.
Abashidze grinds an elbow into Bankenfuere's temple.
Abashidze working the ground and pound from side control.
Bankenfuere stops Abashidze from passing to mount.
Abashidze working away.
Abashidze is looking to take a break and control but Bankenfuere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abashidze cracks Bankenfuere with a big right hand but Bankenfuere just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bankenfuere is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bankenfuere dodges the ground and pound from Abashidze.#T4#
Abashidze lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bankenfuere is trying to control Abashidze's posture but Abashidze avoids it.
Abashidze working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Bankenfuere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Abashidze landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #CUT#That has opened up Berkthar Bankenfuere's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bankenfuere is trying to improve his position.
Bankenfuere on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Abashidze working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#CUT#The cut above Berkthar Bankenfuere's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bankenfuere struggling a bit here.
Abashidze lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bankenfuere down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasha Abashidze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Berkthar Bankenfuere's cut.
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.#R2#
Bankenfuere stuffs the takedown.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Berkthar Bankenfuere's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lasha Abashidze! |
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Event:
GFC 3 - Assemble
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Ironfeld lands a nice shot to the body.
Ironfeld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Abashidze looking to score a takedown here. Ironfeld is defending well but Abashidze drives through and ends up in Ironfeld's guard.
Ironfeld working a defensive guard here.
Ironfeld 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.
Abashidze looking to pass the guard.
Abashidze landing with the ground and pound.
Abashidze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abashidze slips nicely into half guard.
Abashidze working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abashidze working Ironfeld over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abashidze wants to free his trapped foot but Ironfeld is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ironfeld trying to control here.
#T1#
Abashidze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ironfeld does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Abashidze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Abashidze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abashidze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ironfeld wants to control but Abashidze is keeping busy.
Ironfeld is looking to improve his position.
Abashidze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abashidze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ironfeld defending well though.
Ironfeld has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abashidze is working away from the top position though.
Ironfeld on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Abashidze there.
Nice strikes from Abashidze there.
Abashidze lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Ironfeld tries to roll over but Abashidze keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ironfeld actively working from the bottom here.
Ironfeld wants to control but Abashidze is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Abashidze there.
Abashidze 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.
Ironfeld is looking to improve his position.
Abashidze is looking to advance position but Ironfeld won't allow it.
Ironfeld is looking for a sweep. Abashidze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ironfeld is refusing to be controlled, as Abashidze sits in half guard.
Abashidze 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. #T3#
Abashidze lands strikes from half guard.
Abashidze slips a nice elbow through Ironfeld's hands, connecting with Ironfeld's forehead.
Ironfeld on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Ironfeld is rocked!
Ironfeld has hold of Abashidze's hands but Abashidze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Ironfeld is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abashidze is looking to advance position but Ironfeld won't allow it.
Ironfeld seems to have got his legs back now.
Ironfeld wants to get back to full guard.
Abashidze seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Abashidze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Abashidze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ironfeld is trying to control but can't.
Ironfeld flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ironfeld trying to hold on to Abashidze's head to control him but Abashidze postures up.
#T4#
Still in half guard, Abashidze seems content to control.
Ironfeld on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ironfeld tries to get out of the position.
Abashidze slips a nice elbow through Ironfeld's hands, connecting with Ironfeld's forehead.
Ironfeld tries to get to full guard but Abashidze has control of the leg.
Abashidze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Abashidze.
Ironfeld wants to get back to full guard.
Abashidze seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Abashidze trying to control from half guard but Ironfeld is working away.
Abashidze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ironfeld is looking to improve his position.
Ironfeld is staying active underneath Abashidze, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abashidze lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasha Abashidze dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Abashidze shoots in for a takedown but Ironfeld shows good takedown defense.
Abashidze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ironfeld throws a series of punches but Abashidze moves out of range.
Abashidze throws a lazy uppercut
and Ironfeld counters with a stiff right hand.
Ironfeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abashidze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ironfeld was well out of range. Poor timing from Abashidze.
Ironfeld throws a hook to the side of Abashidze's head but Abashidze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abashidze moves away from the strike by Ironfeld.
Ironfeld connects with a looping right hand.
#TD2#
Abashidze dives in and scores a takedown into Ironfeld's guard.
Abashidze stands up over Ironfeld, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Abashidze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ironfeld working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abashidze.
Abashidze lands a couple of elbows.
Abashidze postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Abashidze postures up and lands a big shot to Ironfeld's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ironfeld trying to keep a closed guard but Abashidze is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Abashidze chips away with some ground and pound.
Abashidze trying to control but Ironfeld is working from the bottom.
Abashidze arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Ironfeld's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lasha Abashidze! |
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