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Event:
CDFC 8 NY: Chandler vs Slice
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Crowe has a takedown stuffed.
Melikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Crowe tries to sprawl out of it but Melikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crowe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Crowe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Melikov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Melikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melikov throwing strikes from guard but Crowe blocks nicely.
Crowe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Melikov is sitting in close to Crowe's body. Crowe has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Melikov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Melikov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Crowe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyler Crowe!
Tyler Crowe is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Tyler Crowe, 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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Event:
CDFC 3: Burnett vs Cappone
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Name doesn't manage to clinch there - Melikov circles away.
Name will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Name shoots for a takedown but Melikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Melikov tries to counter with a takedown but Name is quick to defend against it.
Melikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Name.
Name tries for a takedown but Melikov circles away easily#TD#
and Melikov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Name's guard.
Ismail Melikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Random Name.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melikov advances position into side control!
Melikov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Name sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've been hearing that Melikov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Name taking punishment in the form of punches.
Melikov is putting a hurting on Name here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Name is working to avoid the ground and pound but Melikov connects with a decent elbow.
Melikov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Name will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Melikov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Melikov throws a strike aimed at the side of Name's head but Name avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melikov landing a few strikes.
Melikov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Name to see if he's OK.#ROC#Name is rocked!#SUB#
Melikov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Name is not content to let Melikov control the position.
Melikov working the head and body with strikes.
Melikov is working Name over with some ground and pound from side control.
Melikov scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Melikov lands a nice forearm strike.
Name takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Name is still in real trouble! Can Melikov finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melikov scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Name is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Melikov can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ismail Melikov!
A determined Ismail Melikov didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
CDFC 1
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Melikov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magomedov to the mat! Magomedov manages to get full guard.
Melikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Melikov isn't so interested in that idea.
Melikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Melikov throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Melikov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magomedov tries to get out of the position.
Melikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Melikov is controlling him.
Melikov scoring with some ground and pound.
Melikov throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melikov stops Magomedov from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melikov wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov wants to stand up but Melikov is controlling him.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Melikov tries to pass. #T1#
Melikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Melikov won't allow Magomedov to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melikov throws a strike but Magomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Melikov 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#
Melikov throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Melikov is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magomedov is trying to stand.
Melikov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Melikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Magomedov looks like he's trying to stand up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Melikov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Magomedov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Melikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Magomedov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Melikov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Melikov slips a nice elbow through Magomedov's hands, connecting with Magomedov's forehead.
Melikov stops Magomedov from getting back to his feet.
Melikov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Melikov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Magomedov to regain full guard.
Melikov passes Magomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Melikov working Magomedov over with strikes.
Melikov 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.
Magomedov is trying to stand.
Melikov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#Magomedov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Melikov seems to be looking for submissions.
Oh Magomedov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Melikov 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#
Melikov prevents Magomedov from standing back up.
Melikov drops an elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Melikov wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position.
Magomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Melikov.
Melikov working over Magomedov with some ground and pound. Magomedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Melikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Melikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magomedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Melikov working Magomedov over with strikes.
Melikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Melikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Magomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Melikov.
Melikov thows a huge punch but Magomedov dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Melikov working Magomedov over with strikes.
Melikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Melikov trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Melikov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Melikov lands strikes from half guard.
Melikov moves nicely into side control.
Magomedov defending against the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melikov tries to move to mount but Magomedov blocks the move with his legs.
Melikov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Magomedov some visible discomfort.
Magomedov taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ismail Melikov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Magomedov gets caught flat footed, as Melikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Melikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magomedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Melikov wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Melikov stops Magomedov from standing up.
Melikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Melikov scoring with some ground and pound.
Melikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Melikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Melikov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Magomedov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Melikov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Melikov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Magomedov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Magomedov pushes Melikov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Melikov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Melikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melikov lands some shots froms side control.
Melikov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Melikov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Melikov scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Magomedov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Magomedov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Melikov connects with a decent elbow.
Melikov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Magomedov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Melikov scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Magomedov is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Melikov can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ismail Melikov!
Post fight, Ismail Melikov took to the microphone: 'I want Usman that uncreative bitch of a man I put him in ground and choke him until die'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Melikov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Masprodov to the ground. Melikov is now in Masprodov's guard.
Melikov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Masprodov's guard.
Masprodov looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Melikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Melikov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Melikov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Masprodov's guard.
Masprodov is trying to keep Melikov in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Melikov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Masprodov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Melikov has Masprodov in his guard.#REVR#
Masprodov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Melikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Melikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Melikov is pulling down on Masprodov's head. It's preventing any offense from Masprodov, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Melikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Masprodov defends it easily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Melikov is pulling down on Masprodov's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masprodov wants to stand and escape but instead Melikov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Melikov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Masprodov keeping full guard, as Melikov tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Melikov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Masprodov working a defensive guard here.
Melikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Melikov 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.
Melikov stands up over Masprodov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Melikov is working Masprodov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Melikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Masprodov is retaining full guard.
Melikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Melikov is stalling in the full guard.
Melikov wants to control from the top but Masprodov keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Melikov passes Masprodov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Melikov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Melikov wants to pass the guard but Masprodov is keeping the position.
Melikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melikov landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ismail Melikov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Melikov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Masprodov is looking to escape.
Masprodov is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Melikov is working for a submission of some sort.
Melikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melikov is keen to just control but Masprodov is a slippery customer.
Melikov controlling the action here.#T1#
Melikov is pressing down on Masprodov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masprodov is holding on for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Melikov instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Melikov jumps guard and drags Masprodov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Masprodov pushing down on Melikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Melikov manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Masprodov wants to control from the top but Melikov keeps moving. #SU#
Masprodov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masprodov blocks a head kick by Melikov.
#TD2#
Melikov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Melikov seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Melikov controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Melikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Masprodov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melikov.
Melikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Melikov wants to pass to mount but Masprodov is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ismail Melikov has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Melikov moves into the clinch.
Masprodov wants to take the fight to the mat but Melikov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ismail Melikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Melikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Melikov clinches up with Masprodov and pushes him back against the cage.
Masprodov wants to take the fight to the mat but Melikov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Melikov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Melikov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Masprodov wants to improve his position but Melikov is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Masprodov is trying to stand back up but Melikov is controlling him
Masprodov tries to roll over but Melikov keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Melikov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Masprodov taking some punishment here, with Melikov in his half guard.
Masprodov wants to control but Melikov is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Masprodov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melikov pulls his head out easily.
Melikov working Masprodov over with strikes. #T2#
Melikov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Melikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Masprodov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Melikov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Melikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Melikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masprodov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Melikov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Melikov controlling from the full mount. #T3##SUB2#
Melikov looking to secure an arm triangle but Masprodov defends it well.
Melikov controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Melikov goes for an armbar but Masprodov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Masprodov.
Melikov has control of Masprodov's left arm, preventing Masprodov from doing any damage. #T4#
Melikov trying to strike off his back.
Melikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Melikov landing some decent shots from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ismail Melikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Melikov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ismail Melikov! |
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