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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Htut clinches up against the cage.
Htut is trying to pull guard but Nikolaichev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nikolaichev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Nikolaichev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nikolaichev manages to end up in side control.
Nikolaichev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nikolaichev fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nikolaichev scores with punches from side control.
Htut tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nikolaichev easily slips into full mount!
Nikolaichev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Htut wants to control but Nikolaichev is having none of it.
Htut might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nikolaichev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Htut sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nikolaichev controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikolaichev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Htut wants to control but Nikolaichev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nikolaichev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Htut wants to get back to full guard.
Nikolaichev trying to mount his opponent but Htut defends it.
Htut holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Htut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nikolaichev is looking to advance position but Htut won't allow it.
Htut is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nikolaichev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nikolaichev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Htut on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Htut is staying active underneath Nikolaichev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nikolaichev controlling the pace.
Nikolaichev throws a strike but Htut avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Htut is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nikolaichev defends well.
Htut keeping moving, preventing Nikolaichev from controlling successfully. #T3#
Htut is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nikolaichev trying to control the position from guard on top but Htut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Htut gets a clinch.
Htut is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nikolaichev to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Nikolaichev tightens his grip and picks Htut up, before dumping him to the ground. Htut manages to land in guard.
Htut looking to control.
Nikolaichev looking to pass the guard.
Nikolaichev looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Htut looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4##SUB2#
Htut looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Nikolaichev is sitting in close to Htut's body. Htut has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nikolaichev is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nikolaichev is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Htut.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Khaing Htut!
Khaing Htut decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TR64: Rockafella's Debut
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Berge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Berge decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Berge is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nikolaichev has his hands clasped together but Berge extends and breaks Nikolaichev's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Berge.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tobias Berge!
Tobias Berge took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Highland Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TR60: Chum in the Water
Date: May 18, 2022 |
Jacques Boileautaite really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 166.4, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Darjus Nikolaichev was cancelled. |
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Event:
TR59: Sunday Special
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Nikolaichev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sly.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sly.#TD2#
Nikolaichev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nikolaichev throwing strikes but missing.
Sly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nikolaichev is looking to work some ground and pound but Sly has wrist control.
Nikolaichev stands and throws Sly's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nikolaichev in side control, throwing shots but Sly defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaichev is working Sly over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nikolaichev in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Nikolaichev gets to mount! Sly was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB2#
Nikolaichev throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Sly has his hands clasped together but Nikolaichev breaks the hold and Sly is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Nikolaichev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darjus Nikolaichev! |
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Event:
TR48: 420 Blunt Force Trauma
Date: Apr 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Good exchange - McCoy coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Darjus Nikolaichev has been cut.
Nikolaichev with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCoy counters with a huge left! Nikolaichev is in big trouble! He's backing up but McCoy isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nikolaichev from any more damage. A dominating finish by McCoy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gillechriosd McCoy!
After the fight, Gillechriosd McCoy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TR39: Orchestral Destruction
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux jabs at Nikolaichev's body.
Nikolaichev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Darjus Nikolaichev has been cut.
Nikolaichev fails with a takedown attempt.
Nikolaichev avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nikolaichev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thibodeaux defends well and Nikolaichev ends up having to push Thibodeaux into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice cross by Thibodeaux.
The crowd cheers as Thibodeaux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nikolaichev doesn't seem phased though.
Thibodeaux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nikolaichev.
Nikolaichev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jamal Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darjus Nikolaichev.
Thibodeaux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nikolaichev.
Nikolaichev misses with a takedown attempt - Thibodeaux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Nikolaichev with that takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nikolaichev at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolaichev shoots in looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux tries to sprawl out of it but Nikolaichev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Nikolaichev shoots in looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nikolaichev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thibodeaux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jamal Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux leaves Nikolaichev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No joy there for Thibodeaux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nikolaichev follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
Thibodeaux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nikolaichev in his tracks.
Thibodeaux works the jab nicely.
Nikolaichev shoots in but no luck this time.
Nikolaichev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nikolaichev tries for a takedown but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nikolaichev looks winded!
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux jabs at Nikolaichev's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolaichev tries to clinch up.
A jab from Thibodeaux finds it's way through Nikolaichev's defenses.
Nikolaichev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Thibodeaux takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
A right handed body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux is pressed up against the cage. Nikolaichev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thibodeaux down to the mat. Thibodeaux avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thibodeaux lands with a good body shot.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice body punch.
Thibodeaux scores with a one two! Nikolaichev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#Nikolaichev is rocked!
Thibodeaux lands with a straight right. Nikolaichev didn't see that one coming.
Nikolaichev is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nikolaichev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nikolaichev walks into a left hand.
Nikolaichev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nikolaichev finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Thibodeaux's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Nikolaichev falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamal Thibodeaux! |
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Event:
TR36: F#ck Putin
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Yioang just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Yioang moves into range and clinches up with Nikolaichev.
Yioang stops a takedown attempt from Nikolaichev.
Nikolaichev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yioang prevents it.
Nikolaichev wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darjus Nikolaichev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yioang lands with a right to the head.
Nikolaichev tries to score a body lock takedown but Yioang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yioang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yioang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yioang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nikolaichev.
Yioang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yioang lands with a short shot to the head.
Nikolaichev is trying to pull guard but Yioang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yioang prevents the takedown attempt.
Nikolaichev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yioang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nikolaichev takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Yioang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nikolaichev is looking to counter the offense by Yioang and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Yioang closes the distance and clinches.
Nikolaichev tries to pull guard but Yioang won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yioang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yioang lands with a short shot to the head.
Yioang lands a right hand.
Nikolaichev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yioang pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Nikolaichev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nikolaichev showed some decent athleticism there.
Yioang tries to kick Nikolaichev off in order to stand up. Nikolaichev Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yioang is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
The referee asks Nikolaichev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nikolaichev prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nikolaichev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yioang is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nikolaichev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nikolaichev has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yioang!
Nikolaichev lands a heavy elbow.
Nikolaichev won't let Yioang get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Nikolaichev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nikolaichev with shots to the head and body - Yioang looks very uncomfortable down there.
Yioang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Nikolaichev looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nikolaichev landing punches.
Nikolaichev working Yioang over with strikes here.
Nikolaichev won't let Yioang get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Nikolaichev is landing with some decent strikes but Yioang is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nikolaichev landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Nikolaichev working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB#
Nikolaichev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nikolaichev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikolaichev working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nikolaichev lands a couple of good shots and Yioang has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yioang wants to get back to his feet.
Nikolaichev slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Yioang just trying to survive but Nikolaichev is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darjus Nikolaichev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Yioang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikolaichev.
Yioang throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikolaichev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yioang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yioang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yioang stuffs the takedown attempt from Nikolaichev. Nikolaichev gets slowly back to his feet.
Darjus Nikolaichev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Yioang misses.
Yioang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yioang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Yioang misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nikolaichev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yioang prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darjus Nikolaichev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikolaichev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yioang to keep the fight standing.
Yioang prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Nikolaichev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nikolaichev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yioang lands a shoulder strike.
Yioang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nikolaichev fails to pull guard.
Nikolaichev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yioang pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yioang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nikolaichev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Nikolaichev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nikolaichev uses his free foot to push down on Yioang's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yioang.
Nikolaichev 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.#SUB#
Yioang is trying to control the position here but Nikolaichev swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Nikolaichev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darjus Nikolaichev! |
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Event:
TR30: 30 For 30
Date: Mar 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Kunimatsu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nikolaichev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kunimatsu's head.
Nikolaichev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kunimatsu is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nikolaichev frees his head nicely. Oh but Kunimatsu has switched to an armbar! Nikolaichev is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dokuro Kunimatsu! |
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Event:
TR17: Midweek Madness
Date: Feb 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Vonstein shoots in and drives through. Nikolaichev sprawls well.
Vonstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nikolaichev pinned against the cage. Nikolaichev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nikolaichev.
Vonstein shoots in looking for a takedown. Nikolaichev tries to sprawl out of it but Vonstein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nikolaichev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Darjus Nikolaichev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Destro Vonstein.
Nikolaichev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vonstein. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vonstein enables Nikolaichev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vonstein manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Vonstein throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nikolaichev escapes and throws Vonstein's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaichev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vonstein keeps working.
Nikolaichev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vonstein on the ground.
Vonstein wants to control but Nikolaichev postures up.#T1#
Vonstein might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nikolaichev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vonstein is not content to let Nikolaichev control the position.
Vonstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nikolaichev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nikolaichev wants to control but Vonstein is keeping him busy.
Vonstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nikolaichev is looking to take a break and control but Vonstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nikolaichev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vonstein is trying to control Nikolaichev's posture but Nikolaichev avoids it.
Vonstein is looking for a sweep.
Nikolaichev tries to advance to mount but Vonstein denies him.
Nikolaichev has control of an arm but Vonstein manages to advance to Nikolaichev's back!
Vonstein misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB2#
Vonstein has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
My spies in HB Training center inform me that Vonstein has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Vonstein has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Nikolaichev! Can he survive? No! He's out! Vonstein gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Destro Vonstein! |
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Event:
Rouges Invade on Saturday 4
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Kunisada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nikolaichev pinned against the cage. Nikolaichev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kunisada keeps the fight on the outside.
Kunisada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nikolaichev wants to counter with a clinch but Kunisada pushes him away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kunisada.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nakagawa Kunisada. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Kunisada rushes Nikolaichev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nikolaichev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kunisada walks away with a smile on his face. Nikolaichev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nakagawa Kunisada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikolaichev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kunisada seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nikolaichev tries to clinch up but Kunisada circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Kunisada pushes Nikolaichev up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kunisada gets control of Nikolaichev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kunisada will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kunisada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Nikolaichev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kunisada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nikolaichev has managed to get both his arms back between Kunisada's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kunisada escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nikolaichev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Kunisada working for a triangle but Nikolaichev defends it easily.
Nikolaichev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kunisada's guard.
Nikolaichev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kunisada wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Kunisada looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kunisada is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nikolaichev pulls his head out easily.
Kunisada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nikolaichev is working away from the top position though.
Kunisada controlling the position for now.
Kunisada trying to control here.
Kunisada is not content to let Nikolaichev control the position.#T3#
Nikolaichev is looking to advance position but Kunisada won't allow it.
Kunisada is trying to get back to full guard.
Nikolaichev slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nikolaichev wants to pass the guard but Kunisada is defending well. #SUB#
Kunisada is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nikolaichev pulls his head out easily. #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.
Kunisada wants to control but Nikolaichev is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kunisada or perhaps it was just good defense by Nikolaichev, which made it look bad.
Nikolaichev tries to counter with a clinch but Kunisada shakes him off and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kunisada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nikolaichev avoids it really well and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nikolaichev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kunisada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Nikolaichev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kunisada's guard.#SUB#
Kunisada escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nikolaichev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nikolaichev forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darjus Nikolaichev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kunisada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nikolaichev as he jumps to the side.
Kunisada fails with a takedown attempt.
Kunisada wants to clinch up but Nikolaichev keeps it at a distance.
Nikolaichev wants to clinch up but Kunisada keeps it at a distance.
Kunisada darts in looking for a takedown but Nikolaichev gets double underhooks and turns Kunisada into the cage.
Nikolaichev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nakagawa Kunisada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kunisada stops a takedown attempt from Nikolaichev.
Nikolaichev tries to pull guard but Kunisada forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nikolaichev jumps guard but Kunisada stands there with Nikolaichev around his waist. Nikolaichev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Kunisada has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nikolaichev uses from the top position. #SUB#
Kunisada working for a triangle but Nikolaichev defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kunisada looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Kunisada keeping moving, preventing Nikolaichev from controlling successfully.
Nakagawa Kunisada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kunisada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kunisada throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nikolaichev escapes and throws Kunisada's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nikolaichev working away.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kunisada is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nikolaichev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kunisada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nikolaichev is working away from the top position though.
Nikolaichev controlling the pace.
Nikolaichev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kunisada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Kunisada looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kunisada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nikolaichev wants to control but Kunisada is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Kunisada gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kunisada jumps guard.
#SUB#
Kunisada looking for a guillotine here but Nikolaichev defends easily.
Nikolaichev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kunisada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Kunisada had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nikolaichev defends it easily.
Nikolaichev showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Kunisada working for a triangle but Nikolaichev defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nikolaichev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kunisada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nikolaichev has managed to get both his arms back between Kunisada's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nakagawa Kunisada dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kunisada closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nikolaichev tries to pull guard but Kunisada forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Kunisada drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Nikolaichev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kunisada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nikolaichev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nikolaichev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikolaichev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kunisada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikolaichev can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kunisada has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Kunisada escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nikolaichev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kunisada escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nikolaichev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nikolaichev works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nikolaichev wants to pass the guard but Kunisada is defending well.
Nikolaichev is trying to control. Kunisada wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kunisada looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kunisada is staying active underneath Nikolaichev, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Nikolaichev is thwarting Kunisada's attempts to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nikolaichev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Kunisada moves into range and clinches up with Nikolaichev.
Nikolaichev jumps guard but Kunisada turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nikolaichev wants a takedown.
Nakagawa Kunisada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darjus Nikolaichev.
Nikolaichev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kunisada pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nikolaichev stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Nikolaichev. No joy for Kunisada on that attempt. #TD2#
Kunisada gets caught flat footed, as Nikolaichev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Kunisada has his foot on Nikolaichev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nikolaichev works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nikolaichev postures up.
#T4#
Nikolaichev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nikolaichev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kunisada is keeping the position for now.
Kunisada can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nikolaichev controls the pace.#SUB#
Kunisada escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nikolaichev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nikolaichev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nakagawa Kunisada.
I think Kunisada 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nakagawa Kunisada! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Nikolaichev instigates a clinch.
Nikolaichev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nikolaichev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roberts to keep the fight standing.
Nikolaichev tries to pull guard but Roberts won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darjus Nikolaichev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikolaichev tries to pull guard but Roberts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Roberts swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikolaichev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolaichev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roberts to keep the fight standing.
Nikolaichev fails to pull guard.
Roberts slowing the pace effectively.
Roberts swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikolaichev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolaichev tries to pull guard but Roberts won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nikolaichev pulls guard.
Roberts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roberts throws an elbow that misses. Nikolaichev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roberts's guard. Nice move by Nikolaichev!#REVR##T1#
Roberts seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roberts can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nikolaichev stopping the sweep attempt from Roberts.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Roberts holds on and takes a little breather.
Roberts tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Nikolaichev from controlling successfully.
Nikolaichev is stalling in the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Roberts looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nikolaichev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Roberts misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nikolaichev.
Nikolaichev slips a jab from Roberts.
Nikolaichev goes for a double leg but Roberts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roberts continues to drive forward.
Nikolaichev is trying to pull guard but Roberts turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Roberts tries to throw a body punch but Nikolaichev avoids it by throwing Roberts back against the cage.
Roberts looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nikolaichev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roberts prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Roberts.
Roberts taking a breather.#BC2#
Roberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nikolaichev tries to clinch up.#T4#
Nikolaichev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nikolaichev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Roberts tries to keep at a distance but Nikolaichev has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Nikolaichev drags the fight down to the ground.
Roberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nikolaichev is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Roberts has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nikolaichev to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Roberts is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nikolaichev pulls down on the head and he's put Roberts to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darjus Nikolaichev! |
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