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Event:
Highland 122
Date: Dec 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Reznikov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Reznikov defends easily.
Reznikov advances to half guard. #SUB#
Murphy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reznikov pulls his head out easily.
Reznikov wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reznikov trying to pass the guard but Murphy defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murphy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Reznikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reznikov tries to pass to full mount but Murphy defends it. #T1##SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murphy works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Reznikov from controlling successfully.
Reznikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Murphy's guard.
Murphy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murphy.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Reznikov from controlling successfully. #T2#
Reznikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murphy holds on and takes a little breather.
Reznikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murphy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Reznikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Reznikov is working away.
Reznikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Reznikov looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy moves into full mount! Reznikov won't be happy about that!
Reznikov 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.
Reznikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Murphy tries to control but Reznikov wriggling away.
Reznikov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Murphy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murphy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reznikov for as long as he can get away with.
Reznikov gets back to half guard.#T4#
Reznikov tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reznikov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murphy wants to take a breather but Reznikov is having none of it.
Reznikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Reznikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Murphy drops back looking for a leg! Reznikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reznikov manages to kick Murphy off! Murphy jumps back into Reznikov's guard.
Reznikov is trying to keep Murphy in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kuzma Reznikov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Reznikov.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Reznikov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reznikov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Reznikov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Reznikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Reznikov from controlling successfully.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reznikov wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Reznikov won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Reznikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Reznikov from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murphy enables Reznikov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murphy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Reznikov trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Reznikov controlling from the top position.
Murphy is trying to keep Reznikov in close.
#SUB#
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reznikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reznikov trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #T3#
Reznikov is looking to advance position but Murphy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Reznikov is looking to get to half guard.
Reznikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Murphy controlling the pace for now.
Reznikov is working to get back to half guard.
Reznikov tries to lock up and control but Murphy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4##SUB#
Murphy working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Reznikov looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Murphy! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Seamus Murphy! |
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Event:
Highland 115
Date: Dec 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Reznikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reznikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Reznikov shoots in and gets a takedown into Wick's guard.
Wick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reznikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reznikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reznikov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reznikov passes into half guard. #SUB#
Reznikov is working for a kimura but Wick is defending it quite comfortably.
Wick pushes Reznikov off looking to stand but Reznikov dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznikov wants to pass the guard but Wick is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wick is concentrating on defense, preventing Reznikov from advancing position. #T1#
Reznikov prevents Wick from improving his position.#SUB#
Reznikov seems to be looking for submissions.
Reznikov trying to control from half guard but Wick is working away. #SUB#
Reznikov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reznikov wants to take a breather but Wick is having none of it.
Wick trying to control but Reznikov postures up.
#SUB#
Reznikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reznikov. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice strikes from Reznikov there. #SUB#
Reznikov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Reznikov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wick is trying to maintain the position but Reznikov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Reznikov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Wick is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Reznikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wick defends it well.
Reznikov trying to control from half guard but Wick is working away. #SUB#
Reznikov is working for a kimura but Wick is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Reznikov is trying to work for a kimura but Wick is defending well.
Wick regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reznikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wick is retaining full guard.
Wick pulls Reznikov in close to prevent any damage.
Wick is trying to control the position but Reznikov postures up.
Wick seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wick is looking to stand back up but Reznikov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Reznikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wick defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kuzma Reznikov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reznikov.
Wick looks to land a left hand but Reznikov moved out of range nicely.
Reznikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wick misses with a straight right.
Wick scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Reznikov misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Wick to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuzma Reznikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wick throws out a loose jab but Reznikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reznikov ducks under a wild hook from Wick.
Reznikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice side step and Wick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wick. Reznikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reznikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reznikov shoots in but Wick avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Reznikov misses with a takedown attempt
and Wick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wick throws a hook but Reznikov blocks it.
Reznikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wick stuffs the takedown.
Reznikov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reznikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD#
Reznikov gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Reznikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reznikov advances to full mount.
Wick is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Wick holds on, trying desperately to control.#SUB#
Reznikov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wick can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wick can't escape the position.
Wick is controlling an arm, preventing Reznikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Wick wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Wick looking very determined here, making life difficult for Reznikov.
Reznikov has the hooks in. Wick is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Wick defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Reznikov's arms. #T3##SUB#
Reznikov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wick knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wick for a finish.
Wick trying to control the action but Reznikov just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Wick's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Wick fending off the submission attempt from Reznikov. #SUB#
Reznikov is looking for the choke from the back position but Wick is controlling his hands well. #T4##SUB#
Reznikov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wick knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wick for a finish.
I really don't envy Wick right now.
#SUB#
Reznikov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wick rolls, trying to escape but Reznikov keeps control of the position.
Will Reznikov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wick tries to escape but Reznikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wick wants to control his opponent's hands but Reznikov gets his hands free.
Wick is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Reznikov.
#SUB#
Reznikov working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Wick is doing well to defend. Reznikov seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Wick is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kuzma Reznikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Kuzma Reznikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 109
Date: Nov 19, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Novak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Reznikov trying to control from the bottom.
Novak passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Novak with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Reznikov is controlling an arm, preventing Novak from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Reznikov tries to reverse the position but Novak maintains control.
Reznikov wants to hold on but Novak pushes him away.
Reznikov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznikov is looking to improve his position but Novak isn't that keen on the idea.
Novak content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Novak goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Reznikov is on top in guard.
#T1#
Novak is trying to control the position but Reznikov postures up.
Reznikov wants to control from the top but Novak keeps moving. #SUB2#
Novak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reznikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reznikov is looking to advance position but Novak has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SUB2#
Novak with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T2#
Reznikov is controlling an arm, preventing Novak from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Reznikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Novak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reznikov is looking to escape.
Novak might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reznikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Reznikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Reznikov tries to hold on but Novak pushes him away.
Novak controlling the pace for now.
Novak trying to control but Reznikov is having none of it. #SUB2#
Novak jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Reznikov manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Novak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reznikov tries to improve position but can't.
Reznikov manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Novak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reznikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Novak. #SUB#
Reznikov looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Novak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petar Novak dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Novak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Reznikov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Novak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reznikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Novak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Novak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Reznikov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznikov advances position into side control!
Novak is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Novak stops Reznikov from passing to mount.
Novak manages to get back to half guard.
Reznikov wants to take a breather but Novak is having none of it.
Novak is trying to control but can't.
Novak tries to roll over but Reznikov keeps him under control.
Novak 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.
Petar Novak has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Reznikov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novak trying to hold on to Reznikov's head to control him but Reznikov postures up.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reznikov is looking to take a break and control but Novak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Novak holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Novak looking for submissions off his back.
Reznikov is thwarting Novak's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Reznikov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Novak on his heels. He'll look to pass Novak's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Novak can't keep his opponent in guard - Reznikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Reznikov trying to control from half guard but Novak is working away. #SUB2#
Novak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Novak wants to improve his position but Reznikov is controlling well.
Reznikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Novak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Novak looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Novak trying to control but Reznikov postures up.
#SUB2#
Novak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reznikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Reznikov is trying to control. Novak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Novak controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Novak looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Reznikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Novak defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kuzma Reznikov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Novak darts in looking for a takedown but Reznikov gets double underhooks and turns Novak into the cage. #TD#
Reznikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Novak's guard.#SUB2#
Novak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reznikov is aware though and is defending well.
Novak wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Novak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reznikov wants to pass the guard but Novak is keeping the position.#SUB#
Reznikov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Novak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reznikov throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Reznikov trying to control but Novak is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Novak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reznikov defends it easily.
Reznikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Novak looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reznikov has picked Novak up and slammed him! Novak can't keep hold of the triangle and Reznikov manages to pass to side control!
Novak looks to move to half guard but instead Reznikov has passed into mount! Damn!
Novak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reznikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Novak is looking to escape. #T2#
Reznikov thowing shots but they're missing.
Reznikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Novak is looking to escape.
Novak blocking the ground and pound.
Reznikov prevents Novak from getting the reversal.
Novak keeps trying to improve his position.
Novak is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Novak holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Reznikov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Novak working to try and regain half guard.
Novak manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Novak is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Novak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reznikov pulls his head out easily.
Novak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Novak makes his way to full guard, as Reznikov worked for a kimura.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Novak can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Reznikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Novak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reznikov is aware though and is defending well.
Reznikov wants to pass the guard but Novak is keeping the position.
Reznikov wants to control from the top but Novak keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Novak looking for a guillotine here but Reznikov defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuzma Reznikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reznikov 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuzma Reznikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Kuzma Reznikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 104
Date: Nov 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Reznikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Campbell is looking to clinch but Reznikov is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Campbell moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Campbell.
Campbell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Campbell scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Campbell as the two fighters clinch.
Campbell lands with a short shot to the head.
Reznikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Campbell.
Campbell digs a right hand into Reznikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reznikov's gas tank.
Campbell lands a body shot.
Campbell keeps control of Reznikov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reznikov is looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reznikov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reznikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Campbell gets an underhook and turns Reznikov into the cage.
Campbell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Campbell lands a body punch.
Campbell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reznikov tries for a takedown but Campbell manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
A short right from Campbell on the inside.
Good body shot from Campbell.
Reznikov is breathing heavily.
Campbell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Campbell lands a body shot.
Reznikov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Campbell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reznikov backwards.
Reznikov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Campbell digs a right hand into Reznikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reznikov's gas tank.
Campbell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Campbell lands a hook that snaps the head of Reznikov backwards.
Campbell lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Campbell.
Campbell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reznikov takes a shot to the head.
Campbell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Campbell.
Campbell lands an uppercut.
Campbell lands a nice uppercut.
Campbell pushes Reznikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Campbell pushes Reznikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Campbell works on Reznikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Campbell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Campbell.
Campbell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Campbell lands a body punch.
Campbell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Campbell scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Campbell.
Campbell digs a right hand into Reznikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reznikov's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Campbell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Campbell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Campbell lands an uppercut.
Campbell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reznikov backwards.
Campbell lands with a right to the head.
Campbell is working Reznikov over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Campbell.
Campbell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Campbell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reznikov backwards.
Campbell lands a left hand.
Campbell scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Reznikov is rocked!
Campbell pushes Reznikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Reznikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Campbell lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Campbell.
A short uppercut from Campbell.
Campbell throws a big uppercut that drops Reznikov! More strikes from Campbell and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Reznikov lies dazed against the cage as Campbell celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Campbell!
A relieved looking Ian Campbell 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Reznikov rushes Sonnen and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Sonnen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sonnen stopping the sweep attempt from Reznikov.
Sonnen landing with the ground and pound.
Sonnen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sonnen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sonnen chips away with some ground and pound.
Sonnen throws an elbow that misses. Reznikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sonnen's guard. Nice move by Reznikov!#REVB#
Reznikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reznikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reznikov stopping the sweep attempt from Sonnen.
Reznikov tries to stand but Sonnen is controlling from the bottom.
Reznikov preventing the sweep. #T1#
Reznikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Reznikov throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sonnen holds on and takes a little breather.
Reznikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Reznikov preventing the sweep.
Sonnen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sonnen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Reznikov stopping the sweep attempt from Sonnen.
Reznikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reznikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonnen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reznikov stopping the sweep attempt from Sonnen.
Sonnen has control of Reznikov's left arm, preventing Reznikov from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Sonnen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reznikov was covering up waiting for the punch and Sonnen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Reznikov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sonnen dives into side control.
#REVB#
Reznikov dodges the ground and pound from Sonnen.
Sonnen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Reznikov to see if he's OK.
Reznikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Reznikov is not content to let Sonnen control the position.
Reznikov trying to hold on to Sonnen's head to control him but Sonnen postures up.
Reznikov wants to improve his position but Sonnen is controlling well.
Reznikov wants to control but Sonnen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Reznikov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sonnen working over Reznikov with some ground and pound. Reznikov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sonnen lands with a punch from half guard.
Sonnen throwing shots but Reznikov is blocking nicely.
Sonnen trying to mount his opponent but Reznikov defends it.
Reznikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reznikov is pulling down on Sonnen's head. It's preventing any offense from Sonnen, at least for the moment.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Reznikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Sonnen postures up in Reznikov's guard and throws a big left but Reznikov blocks it.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Reznikov is keeping the position.
Sonnen throws a big right hand that misses.
Sonnen prevents Reznikov from getting back to his feet.
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reznikov keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reznikov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Reznikov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sonnen defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reznikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Sonnen dominated that 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.#R2##TD#
Sonnen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reznikov did well to prevent Sonnen getting side control.
Sonnen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sonnen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reznikov is refusing to be controlled, as Sonnen sits in half guard.
Sonnen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reznikov is trying to maintain the position but Sonnen is very close to passing his half guard.
Sonnen controlling the action here.
Reznikov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen stops Reznikov from getting back to his feet.
Sonnen thows a huge punch but Reznikov dodges it nicely.
Reznikov is trying to maintain the position but Sonnen is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sonnen throwing shots but Reznikov is blocking nicely.
Reznikov wants to control but Sonnen is keeping busy.
Sonnen 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.
Sonnen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sonnen drops an elbow to the side of Reznikov's head.
Reznikov tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.
Sonnen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reznikov trying to control from the bottom.
Sonnen trying to control the action but Reznikov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Sonnen is thwarting Reznikov's attempts to control the position.
Reznikov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sonnen wants to pass to mount but Reznikov is defending the position.
Reznikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reznikov.
Sonnen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sonnen connects with a couple of short punches.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reznikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sonnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reznikov can do to turn this around?
Sonnen stopping the sweep attempt from Reznikov.#T3#
Sonnen throws a strike but Reznikov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Reznikov is fighting to break Sonnen's control of his arms but Sonnen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reznikov wants to stand but Sonnen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Reznikov trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Sonnen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reznikov's guard. #REVR#
Sonnen scoring with some ground and pound.
Sonnen looking to pass the guard.
Sonnen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Sonnen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reznikov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Reznikov is looking for a triangle but Sonnen pushes his legs off easily.
Sterling Sonnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reznikov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Reznikov is trying to control the position but Sonnen postures up.
Reznikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sonnen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reznikov keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reznikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sonnen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Sonnen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Reznikov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sonnen sprawls well initially but Reznikov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Reznikov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sonnen is just riding it out for now. Reznikov eventually gives up the hold.
Sonnen is trying to get back to full guard.
Sonnen is holding on to half guard well.
Reznikov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sonnen wants to improve his position but Reznikov is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Reznikov is trying to work for a kimura but Sonnen is defending well.
Sonnen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Sonnen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sonnen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sonnen'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.
Sonnen wants to sweep here but Reznikov controlling him for the moment.
Sonnen is controlling Reznikov's posture.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Reznikov from controlling successfully.
Reznikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sonnen is controlling Reznikov's posture.
Reznikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonnen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reznikov throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL2#
Reznikov closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Sonnen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sonnen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sonnen looking to control.
Reznikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sonnen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sonnen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Reznikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sonnen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sonnen throws a strike but Reznikov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sonnen cracks Reznikov with a solid left hand.
Sonnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Reznikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen is stalling in the full guard.
Sonnen looking to sit in guard and control but Reznikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sonnen trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Reznikov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reznikov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reznikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sonnen is pulling down on Reznikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Reznikov, at least for the moment.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sonnen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reznikov is one step ahead there.
Reznikov wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Reznikov stopping the sweep attempt from Sonnen.
Reznikov wants to pass the guard but Sonnen is keeping the position.
Sonnen trying to keep a closed guard but Reznikov is proving a slippery customer.
Sonnen has a closed guard, preventing Reznikov from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sonnen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reznikov's guard. #REVR#
Kuzma Reznikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sterling Sonnen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Reznikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sonnen is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kuzma Reznikov.
I think Sonnen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sterling Sonnen! |
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