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Event:
HFC Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Klitschko throws a hook but Zapina blocks it.
Klitschko looks to land a left hand but Zapina moved out of range nicely.
Klitschko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Klitschko.
That kick from Zapina tenderised Klitschko's leg. Klitschko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zapina plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zapina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Klitschko throws a hook but Zapina blocks it.
Zapina lands with a nice body kick.
Klitschko looks to land a right hand but Zapina moved out of range.
Zapina throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Klitschko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD2#
and Zapina counters with a head kick that drops Klitschko - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klitschko wants to improve his position but Zapina is controlling well.
#SUB#
Klitschko actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Klitschko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zapina pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Klitschko actively working from the bottom here.
Zapina sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zapina wants to stand up but Klitschko is controlling the position.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Klitschko gets full guard.
Klitschko is trying to keep Zapina in close.
Zapina has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Zapina got a little sloppy there for a moment and Klitschko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zapina has managed to get both his arms back between Klitschko's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Klitschko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zapina defends it easily.#SUB#
Klitschko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zapina defends well.#T3##SUB#
Zapina got a little sloppy there for a moment and Klitschko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zapina has managed to get both his arms back between Klitschko's legs - danger averted.
Zapina's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zapina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klitschko is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Klitschko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Zapina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Klitschko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Zapina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zapina is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olan Zapina dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zapina lands a nice looking body kick.
Klitschko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klitschko moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZapina.
Zapina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick lands for Zapina.
#CL2#
Zapina clinches with his opponent.
Klitschko misses with a punch on the inside.
Zapina blocks a body shot from Klitschko.
Klitschko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klitschko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klitschko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zapinas head.
Klitschko lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Klitschko's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Klitschko fails to land.
Zapina presses Klitschko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zapina blocking some punches.
Zapina lands an elbow that stopped Klitschko in his tracks for a moment.
Zapina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Klitschko's defenses. #T1#
Zapina lands a left hand.
Zapina lands an elbow that stopped Klitschko in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Yuri Klitschko has been cut.
Zapina pushes Klitschko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klitschko.
Zapina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zapina lands a nice shot to the body.
Klitschko swings wildly with an uppercut but Zapina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klitschko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zapina lands a damaging elbow.
Zapina comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zapina lands an elbow that stopped Klitschko in his tracks for a moment.
Klitschko takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#Klitschko is rocked!
Olan Zapina seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zapina lands with a left to the head.
Oh Klitschko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Klitschko misses with some punches.
Zapina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zapina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Klitschko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klitschko throws a head punch that misses.
Klitschko seems to have got his legs back now.
Zapina lands a damaging elbow.
Klitschko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klitschko misses with a punch on the inside.
Klitschko takes an elbow to the temple.
Zapina lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zapina scores with a shoulder strike.
Zapina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zapina lands a right hand.
Klitschko tries to work over Zapina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klitschko throws a head punch that misses.
Klitschko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Zapina.
Klitschko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zapina lands a body punch.
Zapina lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Zapina presses Klitschko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zapina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zapina scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Klitschko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Klitschko fails to land.
Zapina digs a right hand underneath Klitschko's ribcage. Klitschko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zapina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zapina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zapina lands a nice elbow.
Zapina lands an elbow just above Klitschko 's eye.
Zapina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Klitschko's defenses.
Klitschko misses with a punch to the body.
Zapina lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zapina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Klitschko's defenses.
Zapina lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Klitschko or not.
Come on Zapina - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zapina digs a right hand into Klitschko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Klitschko's gas tank. #T4#
Zapina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zapina scores with a nice hook to the head.#KD2#
Zapina drops his opponent with a massive elbow! Klitschko is holding on for dear life.
Zapina wants to stand but Klitschko has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Zapina slows the pace down in half guard. #SU2#
Zapina stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Klitschko to get to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zapina thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Klitschko if he has to take too many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olan Zapina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuri Klitschko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Zapina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zapina slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zapina with the inside leg kick.
Zapina throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zapina lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Klitschko crumples to the floor! Zapina milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Olan Zapina!
A victorious Olan Zapina thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Klitschko throws a hook but Bag blocks it.#CL#
Klitschko rushes Bag and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bag jumps guard but Klitschko stands there with Bag around his waist. Bag gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Klitschko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bag backwards.
Bag's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bag wants to break free but Klitschko has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klitschko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klitschko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bag backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klitschko gets through Bag's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klitschko misses with the head strike.
Klitschko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bag.
Bag jumps guard but Klitschko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Bag pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Klitschko passes Bag's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Klitschko there.
Bag wants to get back to full guard.
Bag has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brotherhood MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Klitschko is trying to control. Bag wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Klitschko is looking for a kimura here.
Bag looks winded!#SUB#
Klitschko wants to work for an arm triangle but Bag is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Klitschko thows a huge punch but Bag dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Klitschko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bag sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB#
Klitschko is looking for a kimura here.
Bag blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klitschko.
Klitschko trying to control the action but Bag is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Klitschko seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Klitschko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bag sees it coming and defends easily.
Klitschko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Klitschko trying to control the action but Bag is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Klitschko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bag sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Klitschko trying to control from half guard but Bag is working away. #SUB#
Klitschko is working for a submission of some sort.
Klitschko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klitschko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Klitschko stalling away here and it's allowed Bag to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SU#
Klitschko stands and steps away. Bag gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bag ducks right into an uppercut from Klitschko.
Klitschko scores with a sloppy right hand. Bag should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Klitschko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bag doesn't seem phased though.
Bag on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Bag is rocked!
Bag avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bag wants to counter the offense by Klitschko and move into the clinch position.
Bag is still on wobbly legs! Can Klitschko finish him?
Klitschko with a jab.
Klitschko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Klitschko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bag get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Bag stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Klitschko runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuri Klitschko!
The defeated Punch Bag had this to say: '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'. |
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Event:
TFL:2 Calamari Vs Griggs
Date: Dec 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Klitschko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Kaito has Klitschko up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klitschko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaito tries to circle away but Klitschko has him pinned against the cage.
Kaito is trying to push Klitschko away but Klitschko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kaito looking for a takedown.
Kaito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Kaito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klitschko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Klitschko does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klitschko.
Kaito wants to clinch up but Klitschko keeps it at a distance.
Kaito fails to land the takedown.
Kaito shoots in looking for a takedown but Klitschko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kaito's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yuri Klitschko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kitten Kaito.#T1#
Klitschko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Klitschko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaito.
Kaito changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kaito shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Kaito moves into the clinch.
Klitschko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaito tries to break the clinch but Klitschko is controlling the position.
Klitschko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaito jumps guard but Klitschko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Klitschko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Klitschko.
Klitschko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaito fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klitschko.
Kaito tries to pull guard but Klitschko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Klitschko lands with a left to the head. #T2#
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!
Klitschko lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaito backwards.
Klitschko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Klitschko prevents Kaito from breaking the clinch.
Kaito blocking some punches.
Klitschko scores with a shot to the side of Kaito's head.
Nice body punch from Klitschko.
Kaito looks winded!
Klitschko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kaito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Klitschko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klitschko misses with a punch on the inside.
Klitschko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klitschko lands with a left to the head.
Kaito has a couple of punches blocked by Klitschko.
Klitschko lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Kaito is rocked!
Klitschko pushes Kaito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaito is still on wobbly legs! Can Klitschko finish him?
Klitschko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Klitschko scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Klitschko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kaito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Klitschko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klitschko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klitschko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Klitschko has a couple of punches blocked by Kaito.
Klitschko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Klitschko lands an uppercut.
Klitschko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaito backwards.
Klitschko has a couple of punches blocked by Kaito.
Klitschko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaito backwards.
Kaito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Klitschko creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kaito with a big uppercut! Kaito tries to clinch up but Klitschko pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kaito to the mat! Kaito covers up and Klitschko unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yuri Klitschko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Klitschko with a hook.
Mahn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Klitschko lunges at Mahn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mahn's hand. #CL#
Mahn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Klitschko, pushing him back against the cage.
Mahn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Klitschko to keep the fight standing.
Klitschko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahn tries to pull guard but Klitschko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klitschko.
Mahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klitschko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klitschko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tales Mahn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klitschko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahn blocks an uppercut.
Klitschko working aggressively here.
Klitschko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Klitschko fails to land.
Mahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Mahn blocking some punches.
Mahn jumps guard but Klitschko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mahn blocking some punches.
Klitschko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Klitschko working aggressively here.
Klitschko misses with some punches.
Klitschko lands with a light punch inside.
Klitschko lands with a short shot to the head.
Klitschko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahn tries to pull guard but Klitschko won't allow it.
Klitschko scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahn has Klitschko pressed against the cage.
Mahn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Klitschko to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Klitschko - that landed with a thud.
Klitschko is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahn.
Klitschko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Klitschko working aggressively here.
Klitschko misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klitschko misses with the head strike.
Klitschko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klitschko.
Klitschko pushes Mahn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klitschko lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahn backwards.
Klitschko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Klitschko swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahn taking a breather.
Klitschko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klitschko misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Klitschko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Klitschko working aggressively here.
#TD#
Mahn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Klitschko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mahn doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SU2#
Klitschko stands and steps away. Mahn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klitschko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mahn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Klitschko pushes Mahn up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klitschko.#TD#
Mahn drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Mahn looking for a guillotine here but Klitschko defends easily.
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!#SU2#
Mahn is working an open guard so Klitschko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Yuri Klitschko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Mahn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mahn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Klitschko.
Mahn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Klitschko finds it's way round the side to connect with Mahn's head.
Klitschko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC2#Mahn is rocked!
Klitschko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mahn.
Oh Mahn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been informed that Klitschko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Klitschko tries to clinch up but Mahn circles away and keeps his distance.
Mahn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Klitschko manages to circle out of the way.
Mahn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Klitschko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Klitschko circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Klitschko counters with a left and a right that hurts Mahn! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Klitschko jumps into full mount! #SUB2#
Klitschko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mahn is on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Klitschko 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#
Mahn tries to clinch up but Klitschko circles away and keeps his distance.
Klitschko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Klitschko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Klitschko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mahn doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Klitschko.
Mahn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mahn shoots in but Klitschko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Klitschko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mahn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klitschko swivels and escapes.
Klitschko throws out a counter right but Mahn avoids it with no problem.
Mahn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Klitschko counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tales Mahn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klitschko steps in with a hook that catches Mahn right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Klitschko follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Mahn looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Klitschko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Klitschko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Salter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Klitschko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Klitschko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Salter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Klitschko tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB2#
Klitschko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Salter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Klitschko's guard! Nice work there by Salter!
Salter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Klitschko keeping moving, preventing Salter from controlling successfully.
Salter is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Klitschko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Klitschko working for a triangle but Salter defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salter trying to control but Klitschko is working from the bottom.
Klitschko wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Salter is now in half guard.
Salter content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Salter is working for a kimura but Klitschko is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Salter is controlling the pace.
Klitschko wants to control but Salter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Klitschko! #T3#
Salter seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Klitschko is holding on tight.
Klitschko tries to reverse the position but Salter maintains control.
Klitschko wants to hold on but Salter pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klitschko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Salter has hold of Klitschko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Klitschko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Salter with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Klitschko is trying desperately to improve position.#T4##SUB#
Salter is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Klitschko is surviving well by controlling Salter's body position as best he can.
Klitschko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Klitschko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Salter fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Salter is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Klitschko is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Salter!
Sam Salter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Klitschko forces Acacio back against the cage and clinches.
Acacio is working Klitschko over against the cage.
Acacio lands an uppercut.
Klitschko misses with a knee to the head.
Klitschko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Acacio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Klitschko or not.
Klitschko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klitschko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Acacio lands a shoulder strike.
Klitschko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Acacio smiles and moves away.
Klitschko looks to land a combination but Acacio avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Acacio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Acacio.
Klitschko walks into a stiff left hand from Acacio.
Klitschko misses with a takedown
and Acacio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nilson Acacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Klitschko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klitschko fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Acacio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Klitschko misses with a right hand #KD#
and Acacio counters with a nice right hand that sends Klitschko toppling to the canvas! Klitschko scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Acacio finish him?!#ROC#Klitschko is rocked!
Acacio connects with a jab.
Klitschko is still on wobbly legs! Can Acacio finish him?
Klitschko walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Acacio swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nilson Acacio!
A victorious Nilson Acacio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 128
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Klitschko throws out a loose jab but Zoro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zoro stuffs the takedown.
Zoro lands with a shot to the body.
Klitschko throws the left hand but Zoro avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Klitschko. Those never looked like landing.
Zoro digs a good body shot into Klitschko's ribs.
Zoro lands a nice looking body shot.
Zoro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klitschko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zoro lands a nice hook to Klitschko's body. Klitschko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zoro lands a nice hook to Klitschko's body. Klitschko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zoro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Klitschko fails to land the takedown.
Zoro lands a glancing blow to the side of Klitschko's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Klitschko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zoro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zoro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Klitschko defends it well.
Zoro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zoro slips a straight right by Klitschko.#T1#
Good exchange - Zoro coming out on top.
Zoro slips a jab and a cross from Klitschko.
Zoro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zoro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Klitschko.
Zoro cracks a nice hook into Klitschko's ribs.
Klitschko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zoro cracks Klitschko with a good jab.
Zoro lands a jab to Klitschko's midsection.
Zoro connects with a body shot that sends Klitschko's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klitschko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Klitschko throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Zoro counters with a takedown into side control.
Klitschko gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Zoro content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Zoro has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Klitschko is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roronoa Zoro!
An out of breath Roronoa Zoro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 123
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Donk. Roberto catches Klitschko right on the button with a cross.
Roberto looks to land a combination. Klitschko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Roberto connects with a body shot that sends Klitschko's belly button to the back.
Roberto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Roberto. That snapped Klitschko's head back.
Paulo Roberto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Roberto enables Klitschko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Roberto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've been hearing that Klitschko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberto wants to stand up but Klitschko is controlling him. #ES2#
Roberto pushes Klitschko off and gets back to his feet.
Klitschko looks to land a left hand but Roberto moved out of range nicely.
Klitschko throws the kick towards the body but Roberto avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roberto! But no joy.
Roberto lands a lovely overhand right.
Klitschko throws a hook but Roberto blocks it.
Roberto lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Roberto has Klitschko up against the cage in a clinch.
Klitschko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberto is defending well for now.#T1#
Klitschko stalls.
Roberto lands with a right to the head.
Roberto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Klitschko.
A short right from Roberto on the inside.
Roberto lands a nice uppercut.
Klitschko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Roberto working Klitschko over with knees to the body.
A short right from Roberto on the inside.
Klitschko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Roberto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Klitschko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2##KD2#
Roberto drops Klitschko with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Klitschko looks back up at him and smiles so Roberto waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Klitschko is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberto circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Klitschko tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Roberto wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Roberto!
A very excited looking Paulo Roberto rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yuri Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Klitschko to the ground. Kersikov is now in Klitschko's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Klitschko
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Klitschko.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klitschko is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov postures up.
Klitschko keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Klitschko.
Klitschko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Klitschko is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kersikov is pushing down on Klitschko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Klitschko is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kersikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Klitschko! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Klitschko
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2##SUB#
Kersikov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Klitschko has worked his arm free - good work by Klitschko!
The referee asks Kersikov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kersikov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kersikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Klitschko's legs.
Kersikov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Klitschko's shoulder. That is not cool.
Klitschko is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kersikov tries to move to mount but Klitschko blocks the move with his legs.
Klitschko is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
We've been informed that Klitschko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Klitschko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kersikov slows the pace down. #T4#
Klitschko can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Kersikov is trying to get an arm triangle but Klitschko is defending well.
Klitschko is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T5#
Kersikov working away.
Klitschko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
Klitschko wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Kersikov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Klitschko for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Kersikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Klitschko
Kersikov mounts Klitschko! Really nice guard pass there!
Klitschko wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Klitschko is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Kersikov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Klitschko to control.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Kersikov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Klitschko is holding on tight.
Klitschko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov wants to take Klitschko's back but he can't do it this time.
Kersikov mounts Klitschko! Really nice guard pass there! #T9#
Kersikov is looking to work his way around to Klitschko's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Klitschko tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Klitschko is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (11) vs (0) Klitschko
Klitschko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Klitschko.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (11) vs (2) Klitschko
Klitschko trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T10#
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov is pulling down on Klitschko's head to control his posture.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (13) vs (2) Klitschko#SUB2#
Klitschko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here. #T11#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (16) vs (2) Klitschko
Klitschko can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T12#
Kersikov tries to move to mount but Klitschko blocks the move with his legs.
Kersikov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Klitschko stops Kersikov from passing to mount. #T13#
A lull in the action here.
Kersikov continues to stall.
Klitschko is trying to improve his position.
Klitschko is letting Kersikov control him for a moment. #T14#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (18) vs (2) Klitschko
Klitschko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klitschko wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 18 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Soto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Klitschko backs up against the cage.
Luis Soto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Klitschko on the side of the head. #TD2#
Klitschko gets a double leg takedown into Soto's guard.
Klitschko pushing down on Soto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Klitschko stops Soto from getting back to his feet.
Klitschko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Klitschko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Klitschko content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Klitschko throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Soto has his hands clasped together but Klitschko breaks the hold and Soto is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Klitschko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuri Klitschko! |
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