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Event:
BKFC - 185 Bracket
Date: Jul 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Mathers circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Mathers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mathers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mathers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kullina on the ground.
Mathers controlling the position. #SU#
Mathers decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kullina to his feet.
Mathers throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kullina counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mathers!
Mathers throws Kullina to one side and escapes!
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!
Mathers throws a sloppy head kick and Kullina moves out of range easily.
Kullina drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mathers defends it well.#TD#
Mathers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kullina's half guard.
Kullina makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Kullina fails with the takedown#CL#
and Mathers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kullina is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mathers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mathers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Mathers has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kullina clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kullina is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathers just misses with a punch to the body.
Kullina has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mathers circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Mathers counters with a single leg into guard. Kullina didn't expect that.
Mathers sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2##SUB2#
Kullina has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mathers is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kullina.
Kullina is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Mathers stalls from top position.
Mathers'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.#T3#
Mathers tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kullina tries to bench press Mathers off him but Mathers keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kullina is trying to buck Mathers off.
Mathers scoring with punches and elbows.
Kullina is trying to buck Mathers off.#SU#
Mathers decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kullina looks for a takedown but Mathers sprawls well.
Christian Mathers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvey Kullina.#T4#
Mathers stuffs the takedown attempt from Kullina. Kullina gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Mathers closes the distance and pushes Kullina back into the cage.
Kullina has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mathers after a bit of a struggle.
Kullina is trying to pull guard but Mathers has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Mathers has picked Kullina up - he's going for a ride! Mathers dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mathers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mathers slips a nice elbow through Kullina's hands, connecting with Kullina's forehead.
Mathers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Mathers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kullina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mathers.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Mathers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Mathers rushes Kullina and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Mathers lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SU#
Mathers gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mathers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathers looks for the body kick but Kullina saw that one coming.
Kullina swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Mathers forces Kullina back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Mathers manages to break the clinch.
#T1##TD#
Mathers feints and as Kullina raises his hands in defense, Mathers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Kullina looking for a guillotine here but Mathers defends easily.
Christian Mathers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mathers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Kullina has an active guard here but Mathers has managed to pass into half guard.
#ES2#
Kullina kicks off Mathers and gets to his feet.
Mathers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kullina can do to turn this around?#T2#
Kullina fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Kullina gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mathers to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Kullina escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mathers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathers tries to free his leg and advance position but Kullina is retaining full guard. #T3#
Mathers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mathers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mathers is pushing down on Kullina's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kullina is fighting to maintain full guard but Mathers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mathers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Mathers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mathers works his way into full mount!
Kullina is trying to stand.#T4#
Mathers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kullina can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Mathers with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
You get the feeling that Kullina really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mathers with good strikes from the mount here!
Kullina is in a horrible position here. Mathers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kullina is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Mathers dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mathers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kullina wants to clinch but Mathers slips to the side#TD#
and Mathers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kullina!
Kullina trying to remain calm as Mathers controls from the top position.
Kullina tries to bench press Mathers off him but Mathers keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathers controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Mathers works to advance to full mount. Kullina defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kullina is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mathers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathers looking to control and managing it successfully. #SU#
Mathers stands up from mount. Strange move.
We've been told by Mathers's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Kullina throws a nice looking combination but Mathers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mathers tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Mathers gets a double leg takedown into Kullina's guard.#SUB#
Mathers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kullina manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mathers has Kullina in his guard.#REVB#
Mathers wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kullina drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mathers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mathers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mathers! #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathers lands a nice forearm strike. #T3#
Mathers controlling from side mount.
Mathers seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kullina for as long as he can get away with.
Kullina taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mathers controls the position from side control.#ES2#
Kullina throws Mathers to one side and escapes!
Kullina has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Mathers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Mathers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mathers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mathers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Mathers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mathers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Mathers! |
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Event:
BKFC - 265 Bracket
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Jon moves into the clinch.
Jon pushes Kullina back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jon gets through Kullina's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jon scores with a shoulder strike.
Kullina tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jon lands with a left to the head.
Jon has a couple of punches blocked by Kullina.
Kullina blocks an uppercut.
Jon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kullina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jon misses with the head strike.
Jon lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Jon.
Jon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kullina.
Jon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jon prevents the takedown attempt.
Jay Jon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvey Kullina.#T1#
Jon lands a hook that snaps the head of Kullina backwards.
Jon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jon.
Jon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kullina.
Kullina jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jon walks away with a smile on his face. Kullina gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Jon closes the distance and pushes Kullina back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jon.
Kullina tries to pull guard but Jon won't allow it.
Kullina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kullina.
Kullina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jon smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Jon rushes Kullina and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kullina wants a takedown but no success here.
Jon pushes Kullina back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Jon working aggressively here.
Jon gets through Kullina's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kullina looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kullina jumps guard but Jon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kullina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jon misses with a punch on the inside.
Kullina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jon smiles and moves away.
Kullina shoots in looking for a takedown. Jon tries to sprawl out of it but Kullina keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kullina. #CL#
Jon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Jon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jon scores with a shoulder strike.
Jon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kullina.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jon.
Kullina wants a takedown but no success here.
Kullina goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jon prevents it.
Kullina fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kullina drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jon pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Jon moves into the clinch.
Jon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kullina jumps guard but Jon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Jon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kullina blocks an uppercut.
Kullina blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kullina jumps guard but Jon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jon prevents the takedown attempt.
Kullina has Jon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kullinas head.
Jon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jon.
Jon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kullina is trying to pull guard but Jon has him pressed against the cage.
Kullina is working for takedown but Jon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kullina tries to pull guard but Jon won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kullina takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Jon dominated that round.
That's time! Jon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Kullina tries to keep at a distance but Jon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jon gets underhooks to prevent Kullina's takedown attempt.
Jon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kullina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jon lands an uppercut.
Kullina tries to pull guard but Jon holds him up against the cage and eventually Kullina drops back down to his feet.
Jon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kullina can do to turn this around?
Jon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jon.
Jon lands with a right to the head.
Jon lands with a short shot to the head.
Kullina blocking some punches.
#T1#
Jon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jay Jon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvey Kullina.
Jon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kullina blocks an uppercut.
Jon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jon throws a head punch that misses.
Kullina fails to pull guard.
Jon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kullina backwards.
Kullina is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jon to keep the fight standing.
Jon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jon has a couple of punches blocked by Kullina.
Kullina blocks an uppercut.
Kullina jumps guard but Jon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kullina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Jon. #T2#
Jon lands an uppercut.
Kullina fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kullina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jon smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Jon instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Jon.
Kullina fails to pull guard.
Jon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kullina backwards.
Jon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kullina is trying to pull guard but Jon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kullina tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kullina backwards.
Kullina is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jon to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Jon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kullina backwards.
Jon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jon throws a head punch that misses.
Jon scores with a shot to the side of Kullina's head.
Jon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kullina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kullina tries to pull guard but Jon won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jon.
Kullina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jon smiles and moves away.
Kullina throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jon's waist but Jon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kullina off to one side. #CL#
Jon moves into the clinch.
Jon has a couple of punches blocked by Kullina.
Jon lands a right hand.
Kullina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jon smiles and moves away.
Kullina throws a sloppy head kick and Jon moves out of range easily. #T4##CL#
Jon has closed the distance and engaged Kullina in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jon gets through Kullina's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kullina.
Kullina wants a takedown.
Kullina wants to take the fight to the mat but Jon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kullina is breathing heavily.
Jon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kullina fails to pull guard.
Kullina wants a takedown.
Jon lands a hook that snaps the head of Kullina backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jon.
Jon scores with a shot to the side of Kullina's head.
Jon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kullina is trying to pull guard but Jon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Jon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Jon clinches with his opponent.
Jon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kullina backwards.
Kullina jumps guard but Jon stands there with Kullina around his waist. Kullina gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kullina is working for takedown but Jon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kullina fails to pull guard.
Jay Jon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvey Kullina.
Jon misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Jon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jon pushes Kullina back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jon lands a hook that snaps the head of Kullina backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jon fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon lands a hook that snaps the head of Kullina backwards.
Kullina tries to pull guard but Jon won't allow it.
A short right from Jon on the inside.
Jon misses with a punch on the inside.
Jon misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Jon lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jay Jon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kullina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jon smiles and moves away.
Jay Jon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Jon takes the fight into the clinch.
Kullina has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kullina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Jon on the inside.
Jon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jon lands a left hand.
Kullina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kullina is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Jon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kullina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kullina wants to take the fight to the mat but Jon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short left from Jon.
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!
Kullina tries to pull guard but Jon holds him up against the cage and eventually Kullina drops back down to his feet.
Kullina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kullina drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jon pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Jon rushes Kullina and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kullinas head.
Jon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kullina.
Jon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kullina has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kullina tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jon just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Kullina is trying to pull guard but Jon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kullina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jon smiles and moves away.
Jay Jon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kullina misses with a body kick.
Jon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Jon moves into the clinch.
Jon lands an uppercut.
Jon lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Jon.
Jon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kullinas head.
Kullina tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jon misses with a punch on the inside.
Kullina wants a takedown but no success here.
Kullina jumps guard but Jon stands there with Kullina around his waist. Kullina gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jon lands with a left to the head. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kullina backwards.
Kullina takes a shot to the head.
Jon pushes Kullina back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jon scores with a shot to the side of Kullina's head.
Jon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kullina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jon smiles and moves away.
Kullina shoots in for a double leg but Jon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Jon forces Kullina back against the cage and clinches.
Jon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jon lands a shoulder strike.
Jon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kullina jumps guard but Jon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alvey Kullina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Jon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kullina fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Jon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Jon! |
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Event:
BKFC 9 - Grochowik vs Thwack
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Goddard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kullina is pushing Goddard's head away, looking to escape. Goddard manages to hold on to the position though.
Kullina takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Goddard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Goddard advances to mount.
Goddard takes Kullina's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kullina is in trouble. #SUB#
Goddard sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kullina taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magnus Goddard! |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alvey Kullina! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mamed Khalidovic!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Khalidovic darts in looking for a takedown but Kullina gets double underhooks and turns Khalidovic into the cage.
Kullina shoots in and drives through. Khalidovic sprawls well.#TD2#
Khalidovic feints and as Kullina raises his hands in defense, Khalidovic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kullina (0) vs (2) Khalidovic#SUB#
Kullina looking for a guillotine here but Khalidovic defends easily.
Khalidovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Kullina is retaining full guard.
Khalidovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kullina looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Kullina can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khalidovic controls the pace.
Khalidovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Khalidovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khalidovic advances to half guard.
Khalidovic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Khalidovic passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kullina (0) vs (5) Khalidovic
Khalidovic moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Kullina (0) vs (8) Khalidovic#T2##SUB2#
Khalidovic is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Khalidovic is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kullina has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kullina looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
I really don't envy Kullina right now.
Khalidovic controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Khalidovic is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kullina is defending well though. Khalidovic let's go of the attempt for now.#T3##SUB2#
Khalidovic is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Kullina is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Khalidovic working for the choke. #T4#
Khalidovic controls the action.
Kullina is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Khalidovic is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kullina has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Khalidovic looking for the choke but no joy.
Khalidovic keeps control of the position easily here as Kullina tries to buck him off.
#T5##SUB2#
Kullina is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Khalidovic gets his way!
#SUB2#
Khalidovic is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kullina defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Kullina fending off the submission attempt from Khalidovic. #T6##SUB2#
Khalidovic tightening his grip on Kullina, looking for the choke.
Kullina tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Khalidovic has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kullina has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T7#
Kullina tries to escape but Khalidovic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Khalidovic looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Khalidovic tightening his grip on Kullina, looking for the choke.
Khalidovic biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T8##SUB2#
Khalidovic tightening his grip on Kullina, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Kullina defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Khalidovic's arms. #SUB2#
Kullina defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Khalidovic's arms.
Good control from Khalidovic.#T9##SUB2#
Khalidovic looking for the choke from the back.
Khalidovic keeps control of the position easily here as Kullina tries to buck him off.
Kullina is in bad spot here.
#T10#
Kullina is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Khalidovic.
#SUB2#
Kullina defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kullina (2) vs (8) Khalidovic#SUB#
Kullina has gone for a leg lock! Khalidovic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kullina's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kullina (2) vs (10) Khalidovic#SUB#
Kullina working for submissions but it's allowed Khalidovic to get to half guard.
Khalidovic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kullina! Score +3 for passing guard: Kullina (2) vs (13) Khalidovic#T11##SUB2#
Khalidovic looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Khalidovic controlling the position easily from mount.
Khalidovic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
More stalling from Khalidovic.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
It looks like Khalidovic might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T14#
Kullina manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Khalidovic trying to mount his opponent but Kullina defends it.
Khalidovic is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Kullina is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khalidovic pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Khalidovic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalidovic wins on points by 13 to 2.
Our winner, Mamed Khalidovic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Minatpimsan misses with the combination.
Minatpimsan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL#
Minatpimsan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Minatpimsan manages to break the clinch.
Kullina will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Minatpimsan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kullina backs up against the cage.
Kullina is looking to clinch.
Kullina closes the distance and clinches up with Minatpimsan, looking for a takedown. Kullina pushes Minatpimsan against the cage but Minatpimsan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Minatpimsan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kullina tries to clinch there but Minatpimsan circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kullina gets a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Kullina stands up from half guard.
Nut Minatpimsan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Minatpimsan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kullina.
Nut Minatpimsan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvey Kullina.
Kullina tries to clinch up but Minatpimsan circles away and keeps his distance.
Kullina looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Minatpimsan is fending him off so far but Kullina persists. Nope, Minatpimsan circles away and we're back to standing.
Kullina fails with a takedown attempt.
Kullina wants to clinch up but Minatpimsan keeps it at a distance.
Minatpimsan throws a looping overhand right but Kullina ducks down to avoid it.
Kullina finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've been told by Minatpimsan's head coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Minatpimsan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Kullina with a lazy takedown attempt
and Minatpimsan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Kullina.
Kullina throws a sloppy head kick and Minatpimsan moves out of range easily.
Kullina takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Minatpimsan throws a nice looking combination but Kullina bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kullina shoots in but Minatpimsan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Minatpimsan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kullina.
Minatpimsan keeps Kullina at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kullina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Kullina dives in and scores a takedown into Minatpimsan's guard.
Kullina tries to free his leg and advance position but Minatpimsan is retaining full guard. #T3#
Minatpimsan is looking to stand back up but Kullina counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Minatpimsan.
Kullina works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Minatpimsan is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kullina locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Minatpimsan is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alvey Kullina! |
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