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Event:
HZN 15 Tenryu v Doherty
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Bagrov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bagrov misses the shot to the body.
Tampukpuk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bagrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tampukpuk lands the left hand.
Bagrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tampukpuk manages to avoid it.
Tampukpuk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bagrov misses with a wild body shot.
Tampukpuk thuds his shin into the meat of Bagrov's side.
Tampukpuk looks to land a combination but Bagrov avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov scores with the left hand. Tampukpuk knows he should have avoided that one.
Tampukpuk wants to land a leg kick but Bagrov is out of range.
Tampukpuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tampukpuk throws a hook but Bagrov blocks it.#T1##CL2#
Bagrov darts in and clinches Tampukpuk up against the cage.
Tampukpuk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tampukpuk is trying to break the clinch but Bagrov is controlling him.
Tampukpuk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bagrov fails to land.
Bagrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bagrov can't find room to land a body shot as Tampukpuk controls the action.
Bagrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bagrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bagrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tampukpuk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bagrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bagrov tries to work over Tampukpuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tampukpuk lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Danila Bagrov has been cut.
Tampukpuk blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Tampukpuk breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Tampukpuk tries to throw a body punch but Bagrov avoids it by throwing Tampukpuk back against the cage.
Tampukpuk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tampukpuk wants to break free but Bagrov has control.
Tampukpuk has had enough of the clinch but Bagrov keeps him there for the moment.
Bagrov lands a body shot.
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!
Bagrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tampukpuk is breathing heavily.
Bagrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Tampukpuk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bagrov misses with some punches.
Bagrov is working Tampukpuk over against the cage.
Bagrov misses with a punch to the body.
Bagrov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tampukpuk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bagrov can turn it around.
Bagrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bagrov scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Tampukpuk breaks from the clinch.
Bagrov clobbers Tampukpuk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
No joy there for Tampukpuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Bagrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bagrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bagrov tries to clinch up.
Tampukpuk appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bagrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bagrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tampukpuk's head backwards.
Tampukpuk looks to land a combination but Bagrov avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Bagrov misses.
Tampukpuk throws a nice inside leg kick. #KD2#
Bagrov steps into range and cracks Tampukpuk with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Tampukpuk flops backwards and Bagrov dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#Tampukpuk is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagrov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Tampukpuk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bagrov wants to control from the top but Tampukpuk keeps moving.
Tampukpuk seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Bagrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tampukpuk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bagrov controls the pace.
Tampukpuk working a defensive guard here.
Bagrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bagrov stands up over Tampukpuk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tampukpuk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bagrov forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tampukpuk keeps working.
Tampukpuk scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bagrov manages to mount him!
Tampukpuk is bucking up trying to escape but Bagrov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danila Bagrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danila Bagrov's cut.
That's time! Tampukpuk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tampukpuk swinging wildly here.
Tampukpuk misses with a wild combination.
Tampukpuk misses with a combination
and Tampukpuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tampukpuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk walks into a jab.
Arturito Tampukpuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tampukpuk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bagrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Bagrov closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tampukpuk. #BC#
Tampukpuk manages to break the clinch.
Tampukpuk connects with a right hand. Bagrov shakes it off.
Bagrov connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2#
Bagrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bagrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bagrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bagrov fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Bagrov.
#BC#
Tampukpuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bagrov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bagrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bagrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tampukpuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Good shot there by Bagrov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tampukpuk throws a nice looking combination but Bagrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bagrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tampukpuk falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Bagrov counter with a right hand.
Tampukpuk thows a leg kick but Bagrov checks it #TD2#
and Bagrov counters with a takedown into side control.
Bagrov is looking to take a break and control but Tampukpuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tampukpuk is looking for a sweep.
Tampukpuk wants to control but Bagrov postures up.#T3#
Tampukpuk is trying to get back to half guard.
Bagrov is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Tampukpuk's face as Bagrov controls the position.
Bagrov scoring with punches and elbows.
Bagrov trying to control the position but Tampukpuk is working away.
Bagrov cracks Tampukpuk with a big elbow.
Bagrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tampukpuk keeps working.
Tampukpuk is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Bagrov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bagrov scoring with punches from side control.
Bagrov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bagrov cracks Tampukpuk with a big elbow.
A big shot lands for Bagrov! That's hurt Tampukpuk! Will he recover? Bagrov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danila Bagrov!
An out of breath Danila Bagrov 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:
HZN 11 Harris v Machine
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Aztlan throws an overhand right that lands on Bagrov's shoulder, as Bagrov tries to avoid the shot.
Aztlan avoids the body shot from Bagrov.
Aztlan looks to throw the jab but Bagrov is out of range. #TD#
Bagrov 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.
Bagrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aztlan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bagrov trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
Bagrov throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bagrov.
Bagrov trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Aztlan looking for a guillotine here but Bagrov defends easily.
Bagrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bagrov throwing strikes but missing.
Bagrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Bagrov stays in close to Aztlan's body and controls the position.
Aztlan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bagrov.
Aztlan keeping moving, preventing Bagrov from controlling successfully.
Bagrov 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.#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.
Bagrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aztlan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Bagrov clinches with his opponent.
Aztlan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees to the body from Aztlan.
Aztlan gets through Bagrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bagrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aztlan is keeping busy.#BC2#
Aztlan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Aztlan finds it's target.
Aztlan sizes up Bagrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bagrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aztlan.#T3#
Aztlan tries a head kick but it misses.
Bagrov tries to counter with a takedown but Aztlan is quick to defend against it.
Bagrov slips a straight right by Aztlan.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aztlan missing with a left hand there. Bagrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aztlan lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Bagrov instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Aztlan breaks the clinch.
Bagrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aztlan. That's going to slow Bagrov down.
Aztlan slaps away a takedown attempt from Bagrov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Aztlan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bagrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aztlan throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Bagrov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've been hearing that Bagrov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aztlan wants to get back to full guard.
Aztlan is trying to control but can't.
Bagrov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aztlan defending well though.
Aztlan is trying to maintain the position but Bagrov is very close to passing his half guard.
Aztlan tries to roll over but Bagrov keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bagrov defending well as Aztlan loads up on a big left hand.
Aztlan throws a front kick aimed at Bagrov's knee but Bagrov avoids it well.
Bagrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Aztlan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aztlan lands a glancing blow to the side of Bagrov's head.
Bagrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bagrov moves away from the strike by Aztlan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aztlan.
Bagrov avoids the body shot from Aztlan.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aztlan tries to land a front kick but Bagrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Bagrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aztlan to score with a decent uppercut.
Aztlan sizes up Bagrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bagrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Bagrov has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Bagrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aztlan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bagrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bagrov lands a slapping body shot.
Bagrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bagrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bagrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aztlan was well out of range. Poor timing from Bagrov.#T2#
A slow jab from Aztlan misses its intended target.
Bagrov shoots in looking for a takedown. Aztlan tries to sprawl out of it but Bagrov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aztlan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Aztlan gets caught flat footed, as Bagrov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Danila Bagrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bagrov being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Aztlan keeping moving, preventing Bagrov from controlling successfully.
Bagrov working some strikes from top position.
Bagrov throws a strike but Aztlan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bagrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Aztlan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aztlan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aztlan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Bagrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aztlan is one step ahead there.
Bagrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aztlan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Aztlan is controlling Bagrov's posture.
Aztlan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aztlan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bagrov wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bagrov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aztlan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Aztlan throws a looping overhand right but Bagrov ducks down to avoid it.
Danila Bagrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aztlan walks into a stiff left hand from Bagrov.
Aztlan misses with a hook
and Bagrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bagrov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Aztlan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bagrov shoots in looking for a takedown but Aztlan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bagrov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bagrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aztlan.
Bagrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Aztlan is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danila Bagrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Aztlan looks to score with a jab to the body but Bagrov is just out of range.
Bagrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aztlan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aztlan throws a big shot that misses.
Bagrov tries to counter with a takedown but Aztlan is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Bagrov misses.
Bagrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aztlan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bagrov is looking to wear down Aztlan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Aztlan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bagrov.#T2#
Bagrov connects with a jab.
Aztlan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aztlan connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bagrov fails to land the takedown.
Aztlan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bagrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aztlan.
Bagrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Aztlan tries a low kick but Bagrov avoids it.
Aztlan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bagrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Bagrov blocks the leg kick.
Bagrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aztlan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aztlan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bagrov slips a straight right by Aztlan.
Bagrov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bagrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aztlan throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bagrov counter with a right hand. #T4#
Bagrov moves away from the strike by Aztlan. #KD2#
Aztlan lands a big head kick that sends Bagrov tumbling to the mat! Aztlan takes a step backwards and waves Bagrov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Bagrov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Danila Bagrov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aztlan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh Bagrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aztlan scores with a body shot.
Aztlan throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Bagrov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bagrov.
Aztlan controlling Bagrov's posture.
Bagrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Bagrov trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
Bagrov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aztlan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aztlan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 632
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Masamba misses with a low kick.
Masamba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bagrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masamba throws a body punch but Bagrov moves out of range.
Bagrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Bagrov closes the distance and pushes Masamba back into the cage.
Bagrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Masamba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masamba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bagrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masamba jabs Bagrov right on the nose. Bagrov blinks but takes it well.
Bagrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masamba bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Masamba moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#Bagrov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Danila Bagrov has been cut.
Masamba drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Bagrov right on the button. Bagrov goes down! Masamba follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Masamba gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lutalo Masamba!
Lutalo Masamba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TOF 59
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Bayarmaa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick misses from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bayarmaa thows a leg kick but Bagrov checks it
and Bagrov counters with a nice body shot.
Bagrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bagrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bayarmaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Bayarmaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bagrov misses the jab.
Bayarmaa misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Bagrov has closed the distance and engaged Bayarmaa in a clinch.
Bayarmaa blocks a body shot from Bagrov. #BC#
Bayarmaa breaks from the clinch.
Bagrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Bayarmaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Gan Bayarmaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bagrov thuds a left hand into Bayarmaa's body.
Bayarmaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bagrov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL2#
Bagrov instigates a clinch.
Bagrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bayarmaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bayarmaa blocks an uppercut.
Bagrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Bayarmaa controls his hands.
Bayarmaa prevents a body shot from Bagrov.
Bayarmaa is trying to break the clinch but Bagrov has him pressed against the cage.
Bagrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bagrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bayarmaa backwards.
Bagrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bayarmaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bagrov's elbow. #T2#
Bayarmaa has had enough of the clinch but Bagrov keeps him there for the moment.
Bayarmaa is trying to force a seperation but Bagrov has the dominant position.
Bayarmaa is trying to push Bagrov away but Bagrov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bagrov prevents a body shot from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bagrov lands with a light punch inside.
Bayarmaa working aggressively here.
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!
Bayarmaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bagrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bayarmaas head.
Bagrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bayarmaa fails to land.
Bagrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Bagrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bayarmaas head. #CUT2#It looks like Gan Bayarmaa has been cut.
Bagrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bagrov blocking some punches.
Bagrov keeps control of Bayarmaa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Bagrov. #T3#
Bagrov digs a right hand into Bayarmaa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bayarmaa's gas tank.
Bayarmaa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bayarmaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bagrov cracks Bayarmaa with a nice body shot.
Bayarmaa is breathing heavily.
Bayarmaa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bagrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bagrov tries to work over Bayarmaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bagrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bayarmaa backwards.
Bagrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bagrov is leaning against Bayarmaa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bagrov lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Bagrov.
A short uppercut from Bagrov.
Bagrov lands a shoulder strike.
Bagrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bagrov is leaning against Bayarmaa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bagrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Bagrov.
Bagrov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bayarmaa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bagrov can turn it around.
Bagrov misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Bagrov.
Bagrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bagrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Bagrov tries to work over Bayarmaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bagrov lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bagrov.
Bagrov is working Bayarmaa over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bagrov.
Bagrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bagrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bagrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bagrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bagrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bagrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bayarmaa backwards.
Bagrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T5#
A short body shot lands from Bagrov as the two fighters clinch.
Bagrov cracks Bayarmaa with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Bagrov.
Bagrov lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Bagrov.
Bagrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bagrov - that landed with a thud.
Bagrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bayarmaa backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bagrov.
Bagrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bagrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bayarmaa backwards. #ROC2#Bayarmaa is rocked!
Bagrov lands a big right hand that drops Bayarmaa! The killer instinct kicks in and Bagrov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bagrov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danila Bagrov!
A victorious Danila Bagrov 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:
TOF 54
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Jab by Braxton.
Bagrov misses with a hook.
Braxton moves out of range as Bagrov strikes.
Bagrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Braxton cracks a nice hook into Bagrov's ribs.
Braxton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Braxton leaves Bagrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Braxton looks to score with a jab to the body but Bagrov is just out of range.
Braxton is looking to land body kicks.
Braxton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bagrov moves away.
Bagrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Braxton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Braxton. Bagrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bagrov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Braxton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bagrov moves away.
Braxton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
A head kick misses from Braxton.
Bagrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Braxton misses with a low kick.
Braxton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Braxton throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Bagrov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Braxton has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bagrov is on him like a limpet, forcing Braxton back against the cage.
Bagrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bagrov misses with the head strike.
Bagrov prevents a body shot from Braxton.
Bagrov tries to throw a body punch but Braxton avoids it by throwing Bagrov back against the cage.
Bagrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Bagrov.
Braxton working aggressively here.
Braxton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bagrov tries to work over Braxton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bagrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Braxton backwards. #T2#
Braxton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bagrov tries to work over Braxton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Braxton misses with a punch on the inside.
Braxton tries a body shot but Bagrov blocks it.
Bagrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bagrov lands a shot to the body.
Braxton blocks an uppercut.
Bagrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bagrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Braxton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bagrov gets through Braxton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Braxton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bagrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Braxton.
Bagrov lands a nice uppercut.
Bagrov misses with a punch to the body.
Braxton wants to stall.
Bagrov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Good body shot from Braxton.
Braxton tries to work over Bagrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Braxton as the two fighters clinch.
Bagrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Braxton backwards.
Bagrov blocking some punches.
Bagrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Braxton controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Braxton.
Bagrov lands a left hand.
Braxton lands with a left to the head.
Braxton gets through Bagrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bagrov tries to throw a body punch but Braxton avoids it by throwing Bagrov back against the cage.
Bagrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Braxton lands a hook that snaps the head of Bagrov backwards.
Bagrov wants a takedown but no success here.
Bagrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Bagrov throws a head punch that misses.
Braxton misses with some punches.
#T4#
Bagrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Braxton lands with a left to the head.
Braxton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bagrov blocking some punches.
Braxton scores with a hook to the body.
Bagrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Braxton backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Braxton.
Braxton prevents a body shot from Bagrov.
Bagrov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Danny Braxton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danila Bagrov.
Bagrov throws a head punch that misses.
Braxton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Braxton misses with some punches.
Bagrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Braxtons head.
Braxton blocks an uppercut.
Braxton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bagrov lands a body punch.
Bagrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Braxton backwards. #T5#
Braxton working aggressively here.
Bagrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bagrov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Bagrov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bagrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bagrov misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Bagrov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Braxton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bagrov on the ground.
Bagrov stands up over Braxton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bagrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bagrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Braxton is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bagrov controlling Braxton's posture.
Bagrov keeping moving, preventing Braxton from controlling successfully. #T6#
Braxton wants to get up but he can't break Bagrov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Braxton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bagrov is pulling down on Braxton's head to control his posture. #T7#
Braxton wants to get up but he can't break Bagrov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Braxton won't allow Bagrov to sweep him here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bagrov is controlling Braxton's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Braxton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Braxton misses the jab.
Braxton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Braxton throws a lazy right hand but Bagrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bagrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braxton throws a half hearted mid kick.#T8#
Braxton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Braxton moves in looking to clinch but Bagrov pushes him off.
Braxton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Braxton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bagrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Braxton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bagrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bagrov blocks a head kick by Braxton.
Bagrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Braxton is just out of range.
Braxton misses with a head kick.
Braxton takes one to the chin there.
Braxton is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bagrov walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bagrov misses with a wild body shot.
Bagrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Braxton manages to avoid it.
Bagrov with a jab.#T9#
Bagrov lands an overhand right.
Bagrov closes the distance and clinches up with Braxton, looking for a takedown. Bagrov pushes Braxton against the cage but Braxton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Braxton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No luck for Bagrov with that takedown attempt.
Danny Braxton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick from Braxton, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bagrov checks a low kick from Braxton.
Braxton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bagrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bagrov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bagrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A left lands for Braxton.
Braxton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danila Bagrov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Braxton ducks right into an uppercut from Bagrov.
Bagrov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Braxton throws a right hand that misses
and Bagrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Braxton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bagrov takes a step back to recover.
Bagrov with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Braxton to counter with a crisp jab.
Bagrov tests Braxton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bagrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Braxton in his tracks.
Braxton throws a sloppy head kick
and Bagrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Bagrov avoids a kick to the body.
Braxton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Braxton throws a sloppy head kick and Bagrov moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Braxton coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Braxton throws a looping overhand right but Bagrov ducks down to avoid it.
Braxton misses with a straight right. #T1#
Bagrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Braxton throws a head kick that misses
and Bagrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bagrov misses with a body shot.
And Braxton counters with a quick kick to the body but Bagrov blocks it.
Bagrov scores with a jab.
Braxton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Braxton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Braxton.
Bagrov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed right hand from Braxton misses the target.
It seemed like Bagrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bagrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Braxton moves away.
Bagrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Braxton is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Bagrov - just one landing.
Bagrov connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagrov jabs Braxton right on the nose. Braxton blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Nice cross by Bagrov.
Bagrov misses with a right hand
and Braxton counters with a body kick that stops Bagrov in his tracks momentarily.
Bagrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Braxton looks to land a right hand but Bagrov moved out of range.
Bagrov avoids the body shot from Braxton.
Bagrov lunges at Braxton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Braxton's hand.
Bagrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Braxton manages to avoid it.
As Bagrov looks to move away, Braxton throws a big counter combo but Bagrov just gets out of the way.
Bagrov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Braxton counters with a left to the body.
Braxton lands a jab to the head.
Bagrov has a takedown stuffed.
Danny Braxton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danila Bagrov.
Braxton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bagrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Braxton scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Bagrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Bagrov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Braxton throws a body punch but Bagrov moves out of range.
Braxton cracks Bagrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Braxton catches Bagrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Braxton walks into a straight right hand from Bagrov.
Nice uppercut there from Bagrov.
Braxton misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bagrov! But no joy.
Bagrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bagrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Braxton to score with a decent uppercut.
Danny Braxton is winning the standup battle so far.
Bagrov misses the jab.#T4#
Braxton swings for the body but Bagrov moves out of range.
Braxton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Braxton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bagrov misses the shot to the body.
Bagrov swings widly with a right hand
and Bagrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Braxton clinches up against the cage.
Bagrov tries to throw a body punch but Braxton avoids it by throwing Bagrov back against the cage.
Danila Bagrov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Braxton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Bagrov.
Braxton misses with a body punch.
Bagrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bagrov tries to work over Braxton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Braxton prevents a body shot from Bagrov.
Braxton misses with the head strike.
Bagrov pushes Braxton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bagrov wants a takedown but no success here.
Braxton is trying to push Bagrov away but Bagrov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T5#
Braxton stops a takedown attempt from Bagrov.
Bagrov blocking some punches.
Bagrov misses with a punch to the body.
Bagrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Braxton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Bagrov fails to land.
Braxton working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Braxton.
Bagrov tries to work over Braxton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bagrov misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Bagrov.
Bagrov misses with some punches.
Bagrov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Braxton blocks a body shot from Bagrov.
Bagrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Braxton.#T6#
A short right from Bagrov.
Bagrov misses with a body punch.
Braxton blocking some punches.
Braxton blocks a body shot from Bagrov.
Bagrov is working Braxton over against the cage.
Braxton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bagrov backwards.
Bagrov is working Braxton over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Braxton misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bagrov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Bagrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Braxton tries to sprawl but Bagrov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Braxton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bagrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bagrov wants to take a breather but Braxton is having none of it. #T7#
Braxton wants to control but Bagrov is keeping busy.
Braxton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bagrov.
Bagrov wants to take a breather but Braxton is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bagrov connects with a nice short shot to Braxton's temple.
Bagrov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Braxton is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T8#
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.
Braxton misses with an uppercut. Bagrov saw that one coming.
Braxton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bagrov.
That kick from Braxton tenderised Bagrov's leg. Bagrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick by Braxton misses #TD2#
and Bagrov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Braxton's guard.
Bagrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bagrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Braxton keeping moving, preventing Bagrov from controlling successfully.
Bagrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Braxton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Braxton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Danila Bagrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bagrov wants to control from the top but Braxton keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Braxton is pulling down on Bagrov's head. It's preventing any offense from Bagrov, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T9#
Bagrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crunch! Braxton slams his shin into Bagrov's torso.
Braxton keeps the fight on the outside.
Bagrov lands with a cross.
Bagrov thuds a left hand into Braxton's body.
Bagrov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Braxton but Braxton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Braxton throws an overhand right that lands on Bagrov's shoulder, as Bagrov tries to avoid the shot.
Bagrov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good shot there by Braxton.
Bagrov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danila Bagrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bagrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Braxton counters with a left to the body.
Braxton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bagrov doesn't seem bothered though.
Braxton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Braxton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Braxton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bagrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bagrov connects with a looping right hand.
Bagrov misses with a wild body shot.
Braxton moves away from the strike by Bagrov.
Braxton missing with a left hand there. Bagrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov misses the shot to the body.
Bagrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Braxton.
Bagrov blocks the body kick.
Bagrov throws the left hand but Braxton avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Bagrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bagrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Braxton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bagrov.
Braxton lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Braxton scores with a jab. Bagrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch combination from Braxton misses.
Bagrov jabs Braxton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bagrov scores with the left hand. Braxton knows he should have avoided that one.
Braxton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Braxton does it's job there.
Nice takedown defense from Braxton. No joy for Bagrov on that attempt.
Bagrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bagrov cracks Braxton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bagrov digs a good body shot into Braxton's ribs.
A jab from Braxton misses. #T2#
Braxton throws a hook to the side of Bagrov's head but Bagrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagrov looks to land a left hand but Braxton moved out of range nicely.
Braxton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bagrov walks into a left hand.
Bagrov misses with a hook. Braxton ducked under it nicely.
Braxton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Braxton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bagrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Braxton jabs Bagrov right on the nose. Bagrov blinks but takes it well.
Braxton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Braxton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bagrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bagrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Braxton scores with a jab to the head.
Braxton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Braxton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Braxton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bagrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Braxton manages to avoid it.
Braxton throws a head kick that Bagrov semi-blocks.
Bagrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bagrov thuds his right hand into Braxton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick misses from Braxton.
Braxton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bagrov cracks Braxton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Braxton throws a sloppy head kick and Bagrov moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Bagrov as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Braxton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bagrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Braxton scrambles back to his feet.
Bagrov cracks Braxton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bagrov shoots in looking for a takedown but Braxton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bagrov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
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!
Braxton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bagrov scores with a body shot.
Braxton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Braxton blocks a jab.
Bagrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Braxton throws out the jab.
Braxton thuds a left hand into Bagrov's body.
Bagrov cracks Braxton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Braxton looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Bagrov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bagrov.
Braxton has his feet on Bagrov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bagrov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Braxton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danila Bagrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Danny Braxton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danila Bagrov.#T5#
Braxton throws a combination. Bagrov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Braxton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Braxton is looking to counter with head kicks.
Braxton misses with a straight right.
Bagrov misses with a wild body shot.
Bagrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Braxton misses.
Braxton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bagrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bagrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Braxton throws a body punch but Bagrov moves out of range. #T6#
Bagrov misses with a body shot.
Bagrov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Braxton's waist but Braxton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bagrov off to one side.
Braxton misses the shot to the body.
Bagrov with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Braxton.
Braxton scores with a hook.
Braxton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bagrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bagrov shoots in for a takedown but Braxton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Braxton throws a looping overhand right but Bagrov ducks down to avoid it.
Braxton throws a right and a left that Bagrov avoids nicely.
Bagrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bagrov tries to clinch up.#T7#
Bagrov scores with a jab to the body.
Bagrov ducks under a wild hook from Braxton.
Bagrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bagrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Braxton.
Bagrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Braxton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bagrov throws a good cross that connects.
Bagrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braxton throws a nice looking combination but Bagrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bagrov misses with a straight right.
Braxton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Braxton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bagrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Braxton.
Bagrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Braxton.
#T8#
Braxton tries to clinch but Bagrov moves out of range.
Braxton throws an overhand right that lands on Bagrov's shoulder, as Bagrov tries to avoid the shot.
Braxton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Braxton misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bagrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bagrov lands a nice hook to Braxton's body. Braxton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Danny Braxton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bagrov blocks the body kick.
Bagrov lands a body shot.
Bagrov slips a straight right by Braxton.
Braxton throws a low kick but Bagrov moves out of range easily.
Bagrov avoids the head kick by Braxton.
Braxton throws a head kick that misses.
Braxton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bagrov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T9#
Bagrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bagrov takes a swing at Braxton's ribcage but misses.
Bagrov lands with a cross.
Bagrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Braxton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Braxton has knocked Bagrov down with a huge combo! Braxton steps away and waves a wobbly Bagrov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Bagrov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Danila Bagrov has been cut.
Braxton throws the kick towards the body but Bagrov avoids it.
Bagrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Braxton finish him?
Bagrov scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Braxton looks to land a right hand but Bagrov moved out of range.
Bagrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Braxton.
Braxton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Braxton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bagrov works the jab nicely.
Braxton drops Bagrov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Braxton follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Braxton!
Danny Braxton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TOF 49
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Bagrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between King's hands.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bagrov.
King changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bagrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King darts in looking for a takedown but Bagrov gets double underhooks and turns King into the cage.
Bagrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King.
Bagrov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning King up against the cage.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bagrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bagrov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bagrov.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bagrov's elbow.
Bagrov scores with a shoulder strike.
King goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bagrov prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. #T1#
Bagrov lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bagrov.
Bagrov prevents a body shot from King.
King goes for a takedown attempt but Bagrov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Bagrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bagrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Danila Bagrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Bagrov. No joy for King on that attempt.
Bagrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
King throws a leg kick but Bagrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bagrov scores with a nice strike.
Bagrov lands a lovely overhand right.
Bagrov doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
King has a takedown stuffed.
Bagrov scores with a jab to the body.
Bagrov tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.#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!
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bagrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
King drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#King is rocked!
King walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Bagrov swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danila Bagrov!
During a confident post fight interview, Danila Bagrov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TOF 41
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Gaines is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bagrov. #TD#
Bagrov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gaines to the ground. Bagrov is now in Gaines's guard.
Bagrov stands up over Gaines, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gaines keeping moving, preventing Bagrov from controlling successfully.
Gaines avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gaines preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gaines keeping moving, preventing Bagrov from controlling successfully.
Gaines trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gaines really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bagrov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bagrov cracks Gaines with a solid left hand.
Bagrov postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bagrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Bagrov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gaines is looking to stand up but Bagrov isn't so interested in that idea.
Gaines keeping moving, preventing Bagrov from controlling successfully.
Gaines wants to stand and escape but Bagrov is having none of it.
Bagrov lands a couple of elbows.
Bagrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bagrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bagrov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bagrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bagrov prevents Gaines from getting back to his feet.
Bagrov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bagrov lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Bagrov throwing strikes from guard but Gaines blocks nicely.
Bagrov 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.
Bagrov postures up.
Bagrov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bagrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bagrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagrov controlling from the top position.
Bagrov postures up.
Gaines working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bagrov. #T3#
Bagrov stays in close to Gaines's body and controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Gaines has wrist control.
Bagrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaines works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bagrov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bagrov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gaines on the side of the head.
Bagrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaines cracks Bagrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bagrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bagrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gaines throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bagrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dean Gaines is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Gaines. No joy for Bagrov on that attempt.
Gaines unleashes a big counter combination but Bagrov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gaines throws a right hand that Bagrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Bagrov also avoids with ease.
Bagrov tries to counter with a takedown but Gaines is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Gaines misses with a looping left.#CL#
Bagrov has closed the distance and engaged Gaines in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bagrov misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gaines working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bagrov working aggressively here.
Gaines is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bagrov.
Bagrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaines's elbow.
Gaines looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gaines cracks Bagrov with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bagrov.
Gaines tries to throw a body punch but Bagrov avoids it by throwing Gaines back against the cage.
Bagrov is working Gaines over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bagrov.
I was talking to Bagrov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T5#
Gaines lands an uppercut.
Gaines stops a takedown attempt from Bagrov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danila Bagrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bagrov.
A hook to the body from Bagrov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bagrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Bagrov as the two fighters clinch.
Gaines looks winded!
Bagrov cracks Gaines with a nice body shot.
Bagrov lands a shoulder strike.
Bagrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bagrov effectively controlling the action here.
Bagrov lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Bagrov - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bagrov.
Bagrov is working Gaines over against the cage.
A short right from Gaines on the inside. #T6#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bagrov pushes Gaines back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bagrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bagrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Gaines blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bagrov misses with a body punch.
Gaines misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Gaines's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Bagrov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bagrov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bagrov working the body and head with strikes.
Bagrov taking a breather here.
Gaines is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bagrov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gaines tries to lock up and control but Bagrov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Bagrov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bagrov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bagrov content just to control the position here.
Gaines tries to lock up and control but Bagrov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gaines is squirming around, avoiding Bagrov's attempts to control the action.
Gaines is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bagrov landing strikes from the mount and Gaines is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Bagrov.
Bagrov working the ground and pound effectively.
Bagrov controlling his opponent.
Bagrov landing shots from mount. #T8#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaines is in a horrible position here. Bagrov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gaines wants to hold on but Bagrov pushes him away.
Bagrov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gaines?
Gaines tries to hold on but Bagrov postures up.
Bagrov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#Gaines is rocked!
Bagrov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Gaines wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Bagrov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danila Bagrov!
An out of breath Danila Bagrov 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:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Shiphead Copslapper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Danila Bagrov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Copslapper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bagrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Copslapper doesn't manage to clinch there - Bagrov circles away.
#CL#
Copslapper closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Bagrov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Copslapper regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Copslapper (0) vs (2) Bagrov
Bagrov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bagrov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov 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.
Bagrov wants to pass the guard but Copslapper is keeping the position.#T1#
Copslapper is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Copslapper is controlling Bagrov's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagrov wants to pass the guard but Copslapper is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Copslapper looking for a sweep. Not yet Copslapper, not yet. #T2#
Bagrov is pushing down on Copslapper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Copslapper is fighting to maintain full guard but Bagrov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bagrov controlling the action here.
Copslapper trying to control from the bottom.
Bagrov is taking a breather. Copslapper says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Copslapper won't allow Bagrov to pass to mount.
Copslapper controlling the position well. #T3#
Bagrov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Copslapper is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Copslapper trying to control but Bagrov postures up.
Bagrov is looking to advance position but Copslapper won't allow it.
Copslapper wants to control but Bagrov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Copslapper wants to get back to full guard but Bagrov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Copslapper (0) vs (5) Bagrov
Copslapper tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Copslapper tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Copslapper (0) vs (7) Bagrov
Copslapper is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bagrov controlling from mount.
Bagrov avoids the attempt from Copslapper to control.
Copslapper manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Copslapper regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bagrov wants to pass the guard but Copslapper is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Copslapper pulls Bagrov in to control the position.
Copslapper looking to control.
#T6#
Copslapper has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bagrov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Copslapper (0) vs (10) Bagrov
Copslapper manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Copslapper (2) vs (10) Bagrov
Bagrov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Copslapper is looking to advance position but Bagrov won't allow it.
Bagrov wants to improve his position but Copslapper is controlling well.
#T7#
Copslapper is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Copslapper'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.#T8#
Bagrov is looking to improve his position.
Copslapper takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Copslapper is thwarting Bagrov's attempts to control the position.
Copslapper seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bagrov wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Copslapper trying to mount his opponent but Bagrov defends it.
Bagrov tries to roll over but Copslapper keeps him under control.
Copslapper perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bagrov is looking to improve his position.
Bagrov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Copslapper trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Copslapper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Bagrov has control of Copslapper's left arm, preventing Copslapper from doing any damage.
Copslapper stopping the sweep attempt from Bagrov.
Bagrov keeping moving, preventing Copslapper from controlling successfully.
Bagrov controlling the position.#T11#
Bagrov being controlled here, momentarily.
Bagrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Copslapper manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Copslapper (2) vs (12) Bagrov
Copslapper is trying to keep Bagrov in close.
Copslapper pulls Bagrov in close to prevent any damage.
Copslapper is trying to keep Bagrov in close.
#T12#
Bagrov stays in close to Copslapper's body and controls the position.
Copslapper controlling the position.
Bagrov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Copslapper desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bagrov stalling. #T13#
Bagrov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bagrov wants to take a breather but Copslapper is having none of it.
Copslapper is trying to maintain the position but Bagrov is very close to passing his half guard.
Bagrov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Copslapper is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Bagrov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Bagrov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bagrov is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bagrov wins on points by 12 to 2.
Danila Bagrov is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Danila Bagrov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Stanley Yelnats! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Danila Bagrov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Yelnats shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bagrov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yelnats (2) vs (0) Bagrov
Bagrov wants to sweep but no luck.
Bagrov seems keen to control Yelnats's posture.
Let's hope that Bagrov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bagrov keeping full guard, as Yelnats tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yelnats trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagrov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Yelnats is looking to pass into half guard but Bagrov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bagrov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (2) vs (2) Bagrov
Bagrov postures up.
Bagrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yelnats swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yelnats wants to control the position but Bagrov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Yelnats wants to control but Bagrov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yelnats wants to improve his position but Bagrov is controlling well.
Bagrov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yelnats tries to roll over but Bagrov keeps him under control.#T2#
Yelnats is pressing down on Bagrov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bagrov looking to pass the guard.
Yelnats wants to sweep here but Bagrov controlling him for the moment.
Bagrov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (2) vs (5) Bagrov
Yelnats tries to bench press Bagrov off him but Bagrov keeps the position.
Bagrov taking a breather here. #T3#
Yelnats tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bagrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yelnats seems a little lost for a moment, as Bagrov dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagrov works to advance to full mount. Yelnats defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yelnats (2) vs (7) Bagrov
Bagrov wants to take his opponent's back but Yelnats doesn't allow it.
Bagrov is still trying to improve position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bagrov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bagrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Yelnats tries to hold on but Bagrov postures up.
Bagrov controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bagrov.
Bagrov fails to advance to Yelnats's back.
Yelnats can't escape the position.
#T5#
Bagrov controlling from mount.
Yelnats keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yelnats wants to control but Bagrov is having none of it.
Yelnats is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bagrov controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Yelnats has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Yelnats (2) vs (10) Bagrov
Yelnats might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bagrov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Yelnats doesn't escape.
Yelnats is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Yelnats is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7#
Yelnats trying to control the action but Bagrov just sinks the hooks in.
Yelnats can't escape the position.
Bagrov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bagrov avoiding Yelnats 's attempts to control his hands.
Bagrov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Yelnats just trying to survive but Bagrov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T8#
Bagrov controlling the position well here. Yelnats rolled but Bagrov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Yelnats rolls, trying to escape but Bagrov keeps control of the position.
Bagrov biding his time, controlling Yelnats.
Bagrov controlling well, preventing Yelnats from escaping the position.
Bagrov controls the position.
Bagrov gets his hands free as Yelnats looks to control. #T9#
Bagrov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Yelnats tries to break free.
Yelnats is working hard here to advance position.
Yelnats trying to control the position but Bagrov manages to sink in the hooks. #T10#
Bagrov keeps control of the position easily here as Yelnats tries to buck him off.
Bagrov is hanging on to Yelnats's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bagrov controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Yelnats's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Bagrov is riding his opponent, not letting Yelnats buck him off.
Bagrov is not going to allow Yelnats to sit and survive in this position.
Bagrov has good solid back control here.
Yelnats looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T12#
Yelnats is in bad spot here.
Bagrov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Yelnats trying to control the hands but Bagrov won't let him.
Bagrov has good solid back control here. #T13#
Yelnats trying to control the action but Bagrov just sinks the hooks in.
Yelnats tries to roll but Bagrov sticks to his back.
Bagrov controlling the position well here. Yelnats rolled but Bagrov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Yelnats tries to roll but Bagrov sticks to his back.
#T14#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Yelnats right now.
Bagrov is trying to stick to Yelnats's back but Yelnats is turning into Bagrov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bagrov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Yelnats. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (4) vs (10) Bagrov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bagrov keeping moving, preventing Yelnats from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bagrov wins on points by 10 to 4.
After winning the bout, Danila Bagrov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Danila Bagrov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Bagrov clinches.
Nutz is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Bagrov wants the takedown. Nutz is fighting it off but Bagrov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nutz's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bagrov (2) vs (0) Nutz
Bagrov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Nutz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bagrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Nutz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bagrov escapes and throws Nutz's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bagrov (5) vs (0) Nutz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nutz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Bagrov prevents Nutz from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nutz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nutz is trying to keep Bagrov in close.
Bagrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that Bagrov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nutz being controlled here, momentarily.
Nutz has his hands on Bagrov's head, controlling the position.
Nutz working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB2#
Nutz working for submissions but it's allowed Bagrov to get to half guard.
Bagrov is pressing down on Nutz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nutz is holding on for now.
Nutz gets full guard.
Bagrov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bagrov slips nicely into half guard.
Nutz wants to control but Bagrov is keeping busy.
#T3#
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Bagrov has control of the leg.
Nutz keeping hold of Bagrov's head, controlling as best he can.
Bagrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bagrov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nutz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bagrov stalling. #T4#
Nutz is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Nutz looking for submissions off his back.
Bagrov wants to pass to mount but Nutz is defending the position.
Nutz wants to control but Bagrov is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Nutz actively working from the bottom here.
Bagrov is thwarting Nutz's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Bagrov stalling.
Nutz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bagrov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bagrov wants to pass to mount but Nutz is defending the position.
Nutz is trying to control but can't.
#T6##SUB2#
Nutz looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bagrov in particular looking to stall.
Nutz tries to roll over but Bagrov keeps him under control.
Bagrov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nutz wants to control but Bagrov is keeping busy.
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Bagrov has control of the leg. #T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bagrov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nutz for as long as he can get away with.
Bagrov'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.
Nutz is pressing down on Bagrov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Nutz controlling the position.
Bagrov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bagrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now.
Bagrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nutz wants to sweep here but Bagrov controlling him for the moment.
Nutz keeping full guard, as Bagrov tries to pass.
Bagrov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T9#
Bagrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bagrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nutz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bagrov has managed to get both his arms back between Nutz's legs - danger averted.
Bagrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nutz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Bagrov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nutz is trying to keep Bagrov in close.
Bagrov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagrov wants to pass the guard but Nutz is keeping the position.
Bagrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bagrov stands and throws Nutz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bagrov (8) vs (0) Nutz#T11#
Nutz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nutz looks to move to half guard but instead Bagrov has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bagrov (10) vs (0) Nutz
Nutz can't escape the position.
Bagrov forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bagrov (13) vs (0) Nutz
Bagrov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bagrov has the hooks in. Nutz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bagrov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nutz's body.
#T12#
Nutz trying to control but not successfully.
Nutz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bagrov.
Bagrov continues to stall.
Nutz rolls, trying to escape but Bagrov keeps control of the position.
Bagrov biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Bagrov doesn't have the hooks in and Nutz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bagrov (13) vs (2) Nutz
Bagrov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bagrov wants to sweep but no luck.
Nutz passes Bagrov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T14##SUB2#
Nutz wants to work for an arm triangle but Bagrov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nutz wants to free his trapped foot but Bagrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bagrov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nutz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagrov is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bagrov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bagrov takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Danila Bagrov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Justa Nutz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Me fight, you die'. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bart Detweiler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Danila Bagrov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Detweiler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bagrov to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Detweiler (0) vs (2) Bagrov
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.
Detweiler wants to control the position but Bagrov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bagrov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Detweiler is looking for a sweep. Bagrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Bagrov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Detweiler tries to get to full guard but Bagrov has control of the leg.
Bagrov slows the pace down in half guard.
Detweiler wants to improve his position but Bagrov is controlling well.
Detweiler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Detweiler trying to control here.
Bagrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Bagrov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Detweiler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Detweiler trying to control here.
Bagrov is taking a breather. Detweiler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Detweiler is looking to improve his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bagrov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Well, if Bagrov 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.
#T3#
Detweiler tries to roll over but Bagrov keeps him under control.
Bagrov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bagrov is thwarting Detweiler's attempts to control the position.
Detweiler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bagrov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Detweiler is trying to control the position but Bagrov postures up. #T4#
Bagrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Detweiler is keeping the position for now.
Detweiler wants to sweep but no luck.
Bagrov postures up.
Bagrov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Detweiler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bagrov defends well.
Bagrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Detweiler can't keep his opponent in guard - Bagrov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5#
Detweiler is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bagrov jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Detweiler (0) vs (5) Bagrov
Detweiler tries to buck Bagrov off but Bagrov is having none of it.
Bagrov taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Detweiler tries to bench press Bagrov off him but Bagrov keeps the position.
Detweiler is letting Bagrov control him for a moment. #T6#
Detweiler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bagrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Detweiler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bagrov happy to just control the position for now.
Detweiler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bagrov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Detweiler moves into full guard.
#T7#
Bagrov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Detweiler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Detweiler is trying to control the position but Bagrov postures up.
Bagrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Detweiler is trying to control the position but Bagrov postures up. #T8#
Bagrov controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Bagrov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bagrov forces his way into half guard.
Bagrov wants to pass the guard but Detweiler is defending well.
Bagrov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Detweiler trying to hold on to Bagrov's head to control him but Bagrov postures up.
#T9#
Bagrov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Detweiler tries to roll over but Bagrov keeps him under control.
Detweiler trying to control from the bottom.
Bagrov controlling the action here.
Detweiler tries to get to full guard but Bagrov has control of the leg. #T10#
Bagrov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bagrov is thwarting Detweiler's attempts to control the position.
Detweiler tries to get to full guard but Bagrov has control of the leg.
Detweiler controlling the position well. #T11#
Bagrov stalling.
Detweiler wants to get back to full guard.
Bagrov controlling the action here.
Bagrov tries to pass to full mount but Detweiler defends it. #T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Detweiler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bagrov content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Detweiler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bagrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Detweiler trying to control the position.
Detweiler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Detweiler (2) vs (5) Bagrov#T13#
Bagrov is pulling down on Detweiler's head. It's preventing any offense from Detweiler, at least for the moment.
Bagrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Detweiler is one step ahead there.
Bagrov pulls Detweiler in to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bagrov.#T14#
Bagrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bagrov is pulling down on Detweiler's head to control his posture.
Detweiler stopping the sweep attempt from Bagrov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bagrov wins on points by 5 to 2.
After winning the bout, Danila Bagrov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nelson Roumain ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Danila Bagrov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Roumain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bagrov is pressed up against the cage. Roumain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bagrov down to the mat. Bagrov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Roumain clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Bagrov has clasped his hands together around Roumain 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Roumain (0) vs (4) Bagrov
Roumain is trying to control Bagrov's posture but Bagrov avoids it.
Roumain is trying to improve his position.
Roumain prevents Bagrov from improving position.
Roumain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roumain tries to bench press Bagrov off him but Bagrov keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roumain is trying to escape the position but Bagrov is controlling the position.
Roumain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bagrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Bagrov controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Roumain 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bagrov taking a breather here.
Roumain manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Roumain trying to control but Bagrov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roumain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roumain has his hands clasped together around Bagrov's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Bagrov content to control rather than advance.
Bagrov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Roumain (0) vs (7) Bagrov
Bagrov prevents Roumain from getting the reversal.
Bagrov controlling from the full mount.
Roumain is squirming around, avoiding Bagrov's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Roumain is trying to escape the mount.
Roumain is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bagrov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Roumain turns into him and now he's in Bagrov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roumain (2) vs (7) Bagrov
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bagrov holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Roumain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roumain 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bagrov pulls Roumain in close to his closed guard and prevents Roumain from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bagrov keeping moving, preventing Roumain from controlling successfully. #T5#
Bagrov pulls Roumain in close to prevent any damage.
Bagrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roumain is one step ahead there.
Bagrov keeping moving, preventing Roumain from controlling successfully.
Bagrov is controlling Roumain 's posture.#T6#
Bagrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Bagrov, not yet.
Bagrov keeps trying to improve his position.
Bagrov keeping full guard, as Roumain tries to pass.
Roumain wants to control from the top but Bagrov keeps moving.
Bagrov pulls Roumain in close to his closed guard and prevents Roumain from doing any damage or advancing position.#T7#
Roumain is pushing down on Bagrov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bagrov is fighting to maintain full guard but Roumain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bagrov wants to improve his position but Roumain is controlling well.
Bagrov won't allow Roumain to pass to mount.
Bagrov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Roumain in particular looking to stall.#T8#
Roumain is pressing down on Bagrov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bagrov is holding on for now.
Roumain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bagrov tries to roll over but Roumain keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roumain slows the pace down in half guard.
Roumain prevents Bagrov from improving his position.#T9#
Roumain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bagrov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roumain 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roumain 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Roumain (2) vs (11) Bagrov
Bagrov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Roumain turns into Bagrov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roumain (4) vs (11) Bagrov#T10#
Bagrov controlling Roumain 's posture.
Roumain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roumain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bagrov is keeping the position for now.
Bagrov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T11#
Roumain controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bagrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Bagrov, not yet.
Roumain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bagrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Bagrov, not yet.
Roumain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roumain trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Bagrov is adopting a defensive guard.
Roumain content to stall in guard here.
Roumain trying to control but Bagrov is working from the bottom. #T13#
Bagrov working a defensive guard here.
Roumain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bagrov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Roumain slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T14#
Bagrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roumain is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roumain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bagrov wins on points by 11 to 4.
After winning the bout, Danila Bagrov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 68
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Bagrov scores with a jab to the body.
Godwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bagrov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bagrov. Godwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Godwin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bagrov misses with a hook
and Bagrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Danila Bagrov has been cut.
A cross from Bagrov lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bagrov.
Bagrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bagrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Godwin's head backwards.
Godwin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bagrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Godwin lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Nice defenses there by Godwin.#TD2#
Bagrov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godwin can't keep his opponent in guard - Bagrov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bagrov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bagrov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T1#
Godwin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Godwin trying to control here.
Bagrov working the head and body with strikes.
Bagrov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bagrov stops Godwin from getting back to his feet.
Bagrov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bagrov prevents Godwin from standing back up.
Bagrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bagrov prevents Godwin from improving his position.
Bagrov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Godwin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bagrov is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagrov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Godwin is trying to stand back up but Bagrov is controlling him
Bagrov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Godwin is looking to escape.
Bagrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Godwin is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Bagrov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bagrov prevents Godwin from getting back to his feet.
Bagrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Godwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godwin wants to stand but Bagrov is controlling the position.
Godwin punching from the bottom. #T3#
Bagrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bagrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Godwin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES#
Godwin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bagrov working aggressively here.
Bagrov can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Godwin.
Stalling in the clinch from Bagrov.
Godwin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Godwin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Bagrov fails to land.
Bagrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Godwin's elbow.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The referee calls for Bagrov to work.
Godwin is leaning against Bagrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Godwin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Godwin.
Bagrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Godwin lands a right hand.
Godwin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bagrovs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godwin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bagrov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Godwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Bagrov.
Bagrov misses with some punches.
Bagrov taking a breather. #TD#
Godwin successfully pulls guard.
Godwin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Godwin keeping moving, preventing Bagrov from controlling successfully.
Bagrov stops Godwin from standing up.
Godwin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Godwin is looking to stand up but Bagrov isn't so interested in that idea.
Godwin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danila Bagrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danila Bagrov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Godwin tests Bagrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Godwin misses.
Godwin shoots in looking for a takedown but Bagrov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Godwin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Bagrov tries to counter it with a takedown but Godwin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bagrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bagrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bagrov throws a hook but Godwin avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bagrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Danila Bagrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Bagrov misses its intended target.
It looked like Godwin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Godwin drops his hands momentarily and Bagrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Godwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bagrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bagrov looks for a takedown but Godwin sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Godwin misses its target.
Godwin wants to clinch
and Bagrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Godwin misses the shot to the body.
Godwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bagrov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Bagrov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Godwin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hare of the Dog Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Godwin has his hands clasped together around Bagrov's back. He's all about the action.#ES#
Godwin has one foot on Bagrov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bagrov moves away.
Bagrov darts in looking for a takedown but Godwin gets double underhooks and turns Bagrov into the cage.
Godwin slips under a jab from Bagrov.
Bagrov misses with a body shot.
Godwin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bagrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Godwin scores with a nice head shot.
Godwin loads up on a big right hand but Bagrov slips the punch.
Bagrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Godwin counters with a big right hand! Oh Bagrov is in trouble here! Godwin follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janko Godwin!
Janko Godwin retains his middleweight title!
Janko Godwin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 87: Queiroz vs Chai
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Bagrov punishes Cango's body with a nice straight punch.
Bagrov lands a jab to Cango's midsection.
Danila Bagrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bagrov cracks Cango with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bagrov throws a right hand that Cango ducks under and follows up with a left that Cango also avoids with ease.
Cango steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bagrov.
Cango on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Bagrov misses the target.
Cango walks into a jab.
Bagrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bagrov defending well as Cango loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Bagrov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Bagrov takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bagrov.
A head punch on the inside from Cango fails to land.
Bagrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cango lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Bagrov pushes Cango back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bagrov lands an uppercut.
Bagrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bagrov tries to score a body lock takedown but Cango shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cango.
Cango throws a punch but it's blocked by Bagrov.
Bagrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Cango goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bagrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bagrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Cango uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cango lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bagrov backwards.
Cango swings wildly with an uppercut but Bagrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bagrov keeps control of Cango as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cango using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bagrov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cango using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bagrov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Bagrov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cango misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Bagrov misses with a punch to the body.
Cango blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bagrov misses with some punches.
Cango gets underhooks to prevent Bagrov's takedown attempt.
Bagrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cango backwards.
Bagrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cangos head.
Bagrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cango or not.
Bagrov blocking some punches.
Cango scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bagrov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cango.
Bagrov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cango prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danila Bagrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bagrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Bagrov.
Cango misses with the head strike.
Bagrov avoiding damage.
Cango blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Cango throws a head punch that misses.
Cango with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bagrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cango can't find room to land a body shot as Bagrov controls the action.
#BC2#
Cango's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bagrov shoots for a takedown but Cango saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A swing and a miss from Cango.
Bagrov dodges the punch combination from Cango.
Bagrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cango at a distance.
Cango lands with a cross.
Bagrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bagrov swinging wildly here.
Cango wants to counter with a clinch but Bagrov pushes him away.#T4#
Cango looks for the body kick but Bagrov saw that one coming.
Cango pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Cango misses.
A lazy body kick from Cango #TD#
and Bagrov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bagrov.
Cango wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Bagrov blocks the leg kick.
#TD#
Bagrov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cango quickly recovers to half guard.
Bagrov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cango's head.
Bagrov is looking to take a break and control but Cango is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cango avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bagrov.
We've been hearing that Bagrov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagrov is pressing down on Cango's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cango is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danila Bagrov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A combination from Cango does no damage.
Jack Cango has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cango slips under a jab.#TD#
Bagrov looking to score a takedown here. Cango is defending well but Bagrov drives through and ends up in Cango's guard.
Danila Bagrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bagrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bagrov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bagrov wants to control from the top but Cango keeps moving.
Cango wants to get back to his feet but Bagrov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Bagrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bagrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Bagrov throwing strikes but missing.
Bagrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bagrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cango is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bagrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cango can do to turn this around?
Bagrov takes one to the side of the head.
Bagrov scores with the left hand. Cango knows he should have avoided that one.
Cango throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cango avoids the body shot from Bagrov.
#T2#
Cango swings for the body but Bagrov moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Bagrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cango doesn't seem phased though.
Cango rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bagrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cango swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Cango does it's job there.
Bagrov throws a jab when Cango was well out of range.
Cango shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bagrov eats them both and turns towards Cango to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bagrov shoots for a takedown but Cango saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cango takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bagrov missing with a left hand there. Cango was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cango throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bagrov shoots for a double leg takedown but Cango sprawls well. He's pushed Bagrov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Cango misses with a head kick.
Cango defending well as Bagrov loads up on a big left hand.
Cango unleashes a big counter combination but Bagrov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bagrov lands an overhand right.
Danila Bagrov is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cango enables Bagrov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cango manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bagrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cango utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bagrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cango is retaining full guard.
Bagrov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bagrov prevents Cango from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Cango is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bagrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Bagrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cango 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.
Jack Cango is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cango misses with a straight right.
Bagrov looks to land a right hand but Cango moved out of range.
Cango throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bagrov throws a hook to the side of Cango's head but Cango sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bagrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cango scoring well with a low kick there.
Cango throws a series of punches but Bagrov moves out of range.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Bagrov. That snapped Cango's head back.
Cango throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bagrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Danila Bagrov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cango thuds his shin into the meat of Bagrov's side.
Cango jabs Bagrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bagrov throws a body punch but Cango moves out of range.
Bagrov dodges the punch combination from Cango.
Cango displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Danila Bagrov has been cut.
Bagrov has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Cango counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov has Cango pushed against the cage.
Cango misses with a knee to the head.
Bagrov has a couple of punches blocked by Cango.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cango. #T1#
Cango blocks a body shot from Bagrov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bagrov.
Cango blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Bagrov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Cango manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cango falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bagrov counters with a left to the body.
Cango takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Bagrov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cango is trying to defend but Bagrov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bagrov wants to take a breather but Cango is having none of it.
Cango is looking to escape.
Danila Bagrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bagrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cango keeps working.
Cango is trying to stand.
Cango taking some punishment here, with Bagrov in his half guard.
Bagrov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bagrov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cango's head.
Bagrov trying to pass the guard but Cango defending well.
Bagrov is trying to control the action in half guard but Cango is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bagrov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bagrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cango keeps working. #T3#
Cango blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bagrov.
Bagrov lands strikes from half guard.
Bagrov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cango defending well though.
Well, if Bagrov 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.
Bagrov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cango for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Bagrov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cango tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bagrov is in Cango's guard.
Cango has his feet on Bagrov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bagrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cango drops his hands momentarily and Bagrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cango leaves Bagrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Cango.
Well Bagrov 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danila Bagrov!
A victorious Danila Bagrov 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:
HFC 86: Pandeya vs Hernandez
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Bagrov misses the shot to the body.
Babula's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bagrov under the eye.
Babula misses with a body shot.
Babula throws a shot from downtown. Bagrov moves away and avoids it.
Babula throws a right hand that misses
and Bagrov counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters circling - Bagrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bagrov swings widly with a right hand
and Bagrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Babula throws a right hand that misses
and Bagrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Babula is rocked!
A big left from Babula misses.
Bagrov attempts a counter takedown but Babula avoids it well and moves away.
Babula feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bagrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bagrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Babula on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Babula tries to avoid it but Bagrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Babula to the ground. Babula escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bagrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bagrov throws a looping overhand right but Babula ducks down to avoid it.
Bagrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bagrov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bagrov slips a straight right by Babula.#T1#
Babula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bagrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Babula misses with a looping right.#TD#
Bagrov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bagrov lands in his opponent's guard.
Babula wants to stand up but Bagrov is controlling him.
Bagrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bagrov throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Babula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bagrov.
Bagrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bagrov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Babula trying to keep a closed guard but Bagrov is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing that Bagrov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Bagrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Babula trying to keep a closed guard but Bagrov is proving a slippery customer.
Bagrov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Babula pulls Bagrov in to control the position.
Babula being controlled here, momentarily.
Bagrov wants to pass the guard but Babula is keeping the position.
Bagrov stops Babula from standing up.
Babula is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Bagrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Babula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bagrov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bagrov looks to throw the jab but Babula is out of range. #CL2#
Babula takes the fight into the clinch.
Bagrov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bagrov taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bagrov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bagrov.
Bagrov is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danila Bagrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bagrov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bagrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Babula.
Babula is trying to push Bagrov away but Bagrov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Bagrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bagrov lands a body shot.
Bagrov taking a breather.
Bagrov tries to work over Babula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babula wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bagrov has him pressed against the cage.
Bagrov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Babula up against the cage.
Bagrov controlling the action here for a moment.
Babula wants to break free but Bagrov has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danila Bagrov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bagrov slips under a jab.
Bagrov ducks under a wild hook from Babula.
Bagrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Bagrov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Babula to the ground. Bagrov is now in Babula's guard.
Bagrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Babula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagrov lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Babula looking for a guillotine here but Bagrov defends easily.
Bagrov throws a strike but Babula rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Bagrov wants to sweep here but Babula controlling him for the moment.
Babula trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagrov 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bagrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Babula stopping the sweep attempt from Bagrov.
Bagrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Babula manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bagrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Babula being controlled here, momentarily.
Babula working a defensive guard here.
Bagrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Babula has momentary wrist control but Bagrov slips an elbow through the middle.
Bagrov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bagrov is stalling in the full guard.
Bagrov landing some decent shots from guard.
Bagrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Babula keeping full guard, as Bagrov tries to pass.
Bagrov working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bagrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Babula is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bagrov lands a couple of elbows.
Bagrov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Babula's head.
Bagrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Babula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagrov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bagrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Babula is keeping the position for now.
Babula being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Bagrov won't allow Babula to get back to his feet.
Bagrov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Babula throws a good cross that connects.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bagrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bagrov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Babula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danila Bagrov dominated that second round.
That's time! Bagrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bagrov blocks a jab.
Bagrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babula can do to turn this around?
Bagrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bagrov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bagrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babula.
Babula tries to clinch there but Bagrov circles away.
Bagrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Babula.#TD#
Bagrov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bagrov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Babula throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bagrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babula might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagrov slips a straight right by Babula.
Bagrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babula ducks under a wild hook from Bagrov.
Babula throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bagrov on the side of the head.
Babula slaps away a takedown attempt from Bagrov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Babula misses the jab.#T1#
Bagrov misses with an uppercut.
Babula takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bagrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babula.
Bagrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Bagrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babula.
An attempted straight right counter from Bagrov misses the target.
Babula looks to throw the jab but Bagrov is out of range.
Bagrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Babula misses with a right hand
and Bagrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Babula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bagrov.
Babula misses with a looping left.
Babula slips a straight right by Bagrov.
Bagrov misses with a body shot.
Babula dips to his left and cracks Bagrov with an uppercut!#CL#
Bagrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Babula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danila Bagrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bagrov controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Babula pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bagrov moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babula blocks an uppercut.
Bagrov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Babula gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Babula is trying to push Bagrov away but Bagrov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bagrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bagrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Babula. #T3#
A short left from Bagrov.
Babula blocks an uppercut.
Bagrov tries a body shot but Babula blocks it.
Bagrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bagrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bagrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bagrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Babulas head.
Babula prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danila Bagrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bagrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Babula backwards.
Babula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bagrov looking for a takedown. #T4#
Bagrov misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Babula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gerwazy Babula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babula bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Babula misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Babula.
Bagrov swings widly with a right hand
and Babula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Babula throws a hook but Bagrov avoids it 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!
Bagrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bagrov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Babula swivels and escapes.
Babula throws out a loose jab but Bagrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bagrov misses the target.
A big left from Babula misses.
Bagrov misses with a straight left.
Babula throws a lazy right hand but Bagrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babula misses with a right hand
and Bagrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Gerwazy Babula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good exchange - Babula coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerwazy Babula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bagrov 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danila Bagrov!
During a confident post fight interview, Danila Bagrov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 81: McCork vs Bond
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Bagrov misses with a takedown
and Bagrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bagrov is defended easily by Cango.
Bagrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cango swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cango is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bagrov.
Bagrov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cango loads up on a big right hand but Bagrov slips the punch.
Cango throws a leg kick
and Bagrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bagrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cango's hands.
Cango slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Cango - just one landing.
Cango throws a poor cross that misses
and Bagrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cango lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Cango throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cango ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Bagrov shoots in for a double leg but Cango sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jack Cango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danila Bagrov.
Cango misses with a looping right.
Cango misses with an uppercut. Bagrov saw that one coming.
Bagrov scores with a jab to the body.
Bagrov throws a jab when Cango was well out of range.
Bagrov defending well as Cango loads up on a big left hand.
Bagrov moves out of range as Cango strikes.
Jack Cango is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cango throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cango catches Bagrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cango slips under a jab.
It looked like Cango was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bagrov.
Cango misses with a looping left.
Cango fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bagrov.
Bagrov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bagrov slips a jab from Cango.
A nice side step and Bagrov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A swing and a miss from Cango.#T2#
Good leg kick by Cango.
Bagrov scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cango catches Bagrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cango connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cango swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bagrov.
Bagrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Bagrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cango regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bagrov.
Bagrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bagrov wants to control from the top but Cango keeps moving.
Bagrov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Cango avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cango utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bagrov postures up in Cango's guard and throws a big left but Cango blocks it.
Bagrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bagrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cango on the side of the head.#TD2#
Bagrov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cango was covering up waiting for the punch and Bagrov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cango has his feet on Bagrov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4#
Bagrov throws the left hand but Cango avoids the punch easily.
Cango misses with a wild body shot.
Bagrov throws a right and a left that Cango avoids nicely.
Bagrov takes a swing at Cango's ribcage but misses.
Cango lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cango misses with a straight right.
Bagrov ducks under a wild hook from Cango.
A big left from Cango misses.
Cango throws an overhand right that lands on Bagrov's shoulder, as Bagrov tries to avoid the shot.
Bagrov with the counter takedown but Cango avoids it easily.
Cango connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cango scores with a spinning back kick!
Bagrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Bagrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bagrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Cango off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Cango dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Bagrov closes the distance and pushes Cango back into the cage.#BC#
Cango escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bagrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Cango waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bagrov.
Cango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bagrov can do to turn this around?
Bagrov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cango looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cango turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cango thumps Bagrov with a low kick.
Bagrov cracks a nice hook into Cango's ribs.
Cango misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Bagrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bagrov throws a series of punches but Cango avoids them all with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Bagrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Cango throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Bagrov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cango misses with an uppercut.
Cango digs a good hook to Bagrov's body.
Cango throws a front kick aimed at Bagrov's knee but Bagrov avoids it well. #T1#
Bagrov scores with a jab.
Bagrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cango counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Cango. No joy for Bagrov on that attempt.
Bagrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bagrov blocks a head kick by Cango.
Bagrov scores with the left hand. Cango knows he should have avoided that one.
Cango uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bagrov.
Cango stuns Bagrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bagrov tries to clinch up.
Cango throws an off balance right hand
and Bagrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cango slaps away a takedown attempt from Bagrov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bagrov. Cango does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cango throws a hook but Bagrov blocks it.#T2#
Bagrov wants to clinch.#CL2#
Bagrov rushes Cango and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cango tries to break the clinch but Bagrov is controlling the position.
Cango throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bagrovs head.
Cango misses with the head strike.
Bagrov misses with the head strike.
Cango pushes Bagrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cango misses with a body punch.
Bagrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bagrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Cango.
Bagrov is pushing Cango up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Cango pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Cango lands a head shot.
Bagrov slips a jab from Cango.
Cango tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bagrov slips a jab from Cango.
Cango throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Bagrov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bagrov.
Bagrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bagrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cango misses with some punches.
Bagrov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bagrov tries to throw a body punch but Cango avoids it by throwing Bagrov back against the cage. #BC#
Cango pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack Cango is winning the standup battle so far.
Cango throws a lazy right hand but Bagrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bagrov cracks Cango with an open hand slap.#T4#
Bagrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Cango counters with a stiff right hand.
Cango throws a hook to the side of Bagrov's head but Bagrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Bagrov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bagrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bagrov lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cango thumps Bagrov with a low kick.
Cango dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bagrov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jack Cango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danila Bagrov.
Cango misses with a low kick.
Bagrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cango.
Jack Cango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bagrov drives through and clinches with Cango against the cage.
#BC#
Cango breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bagrov slips a straight right by Cango.
Bagrov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cango defends it well.
Cango throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Cango finds it's way through Bagrov's defenses.
Cango missing with a left hand there. Bagrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bagrov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cango defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Cango dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bagrov lands a jab.
Bagrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bagrov moves away from the strike by Cango.
Cango scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cango misses the body punch
and Cango takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cango throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Bagrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bagrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bagrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov won't allow Cango to get back to his feet. #T1#
Bagrov looking to pass the guard.
Bagrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bagrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cango is retaining full guard.
Bagrov trying to move into half guard but instead Cango has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Bagrov pulls Cango in close to prevent any damage.
Cango wants to stand but Bagrov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Danila Bagrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bagrov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bagrov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bagrov looks to land a strike but Cango avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bagrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bagrov throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Cango keeping moving, preventing Bagrov from controlling successfully.
Bagrov throwing strikes but missing.
Bagrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES#
Cango pushes Bagrov off and gets back to his feet.
Cango takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Cango scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bagrov.
Bagrov lands some shots froms side control.
Bagrov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bagrov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bagrov controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bagrov throws a strike aimed at the side of Cango's head but Cango avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danila Bagrov.
I think Cango 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Cango!
After winning the bout, Jack Cango thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 77: Berkut vs Ivanovic
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Bagrov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Burgess was covering up waiting for the punch and Bagrov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Burgess keeping moving, preventing Bagrov from controlling successfully.
Burgess utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bagrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Burgess has wrist control.
Burgess is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bagrov throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov postures up in Burgess's guard and throws a big left but Burgess blocks it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bagrov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bagrov controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1#
Bagrov moves away from the strike by Burgess.
Bagrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burgess.
We've been told by Burgess's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab from Bagrov.#CUT2#It looks like Axton Burgess has been cut.#TD2#
Bagrov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burgess looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Burgess can't do much from the bottom here.
Bagrov trying to control the position but Burgess is working away.
Burgess is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bagrov connects with a decent elbow.
Bagrov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Burgess is looking to regain half guard here but Bagrov keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Burgess is not content to let Bagrov control the position.
Bagrov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bagrov throws a strike aimed at the side of Burgess's head but Burgess avoids it well.
Bagrov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burgess is avoiding damage well.
Bagrov throws a strike aimed at the side of Burgess's head but Burgess avoids it well.
Bagrov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Burgess is not content to let Bagrov control the position.
Burgess struggling a bit here.#T3#
Burgess takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bagrov working away.
Burgess is not content to let Bagrov control the position.
Burgess can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Bagrov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Burgess gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Well, if Bagrov 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.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bagrov drops an elbow to the side of Burgess's head.
Bagrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bagrov trying to control from Burgess's half guard. Burgess has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bagrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagrov looking to sit in guard and control but Burgess gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burgess trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danila Bagrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Axton Burgess's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Burgess rushes Bagrov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Burgess blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bagrov tries to circle away but Burgess has him pinned against the cage.
Bagrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burgess's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burgess prevents Bagrov from breaking the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bagrov.
Burgess working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burgess misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bagrov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A shot in the inside from Burgess.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov can't find room to land a body shot as Burgess controls the action.
Burgess lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burgess misses with some punches.
Burgess blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Burgess.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgess. #T1#
Bagrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burgess lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burgess swings wildly with an uppercut but Bagrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bagrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Burgess controls his hands.
Bagrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burgess backwards.
Burgess misses with a punch to the body.
Burgess misses with the head strike.
Bagrov prevents a body shot from Burgess.
Burgess scores with a shoulder strike.
Burgess throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burgess blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bagrov misses with a punch to the body.
Burgess misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burgess fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bagrov takes a shot to the head.
Bagrov blocks an uppercut.
Axton Burgess has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burgess lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burgess swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Burgess lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burgess misses with some punches.
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!
A right handed body shot lands from Burgess.
Bagrov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bagrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burgess fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bagrov takes a shot to the head.
Bagrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bagrov can't find room to land a body shot as Burgess controls the action.
Burgess blocks an uppercut.
Bagrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Burgess as the two fighters clinch.
Bagrov can't break the clinch.
Burgess misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bagrov stalling in the clinch but Burgess improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Bagrov fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bagrov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burgess creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Burgess misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Bagrov breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Burgess misses its intended target.
Bagrov misses the jab.
Burgess throws a big shot that misses.
Burgess digs a good body shot into Bagrov's ribs.
Bagrov swings for the body but Burgess moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Burgess.
Bagrov throws a hook but Burgess blocks it.
Burgess drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burgess defending well as Bagrov loads up on a big left hand.
Burgess tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bagrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Burgess.#CL#
Burgess drives through and clinches with Bagrov against the cage.
#T4#
Bagrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Bagrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burgess has him pressed against the cage.
Burgess lands with a light punch inside.
Bagrov lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Bagrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Burgess uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bagrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burgess scores with a shot to the side of Bagrov's head.
Bagrov slowing the pace effectively.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bagrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bagrov is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
A nice left hand lands by Burgess.
Burgess lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bagrov backwards.
Burgess tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bagrov's elbow.
Burgess lands a nice uppercut.
Burgess lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axton Burgess dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Axton Burgess's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bagrov 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.
Burgess throws out a loose jab but Bagrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Bagrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Bagrov.
Burgess takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD2#
Bagrov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burgess manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bagrov stopping the sweep attempt from Burgess.
Bagrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Burgess working a defensive guard here.
Bagrov trying to control but Burgess is working from the bottom.
Burgess is pulling down on Bagrov's head to control his posture.
Bagrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Burgess is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Burgess throws a hook but Bagrov blocks it.
Burgess looks to land a left hand but Bagrov moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Bagrov misses. #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.
Bagrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Burgess moves into the clinch.
Bagrov blocks a body shot from Burgess.
A short body shot lands from Bagrov as the two fighters clinch.
Bagrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bagrov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burgess tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bagrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bagrov goes for a takedown attempt but Burgess pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Burgess tries to clinch but Bagrov is having none of it.
Bagrov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burgess is fending him off so far but Bagrov persists. Nope, Burgess circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Burgess tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burgess's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bagrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burgess scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Burgess drives through and clinches with Bagrov against the cage.
#T3#
Burgess swings wildly with an uppercut but Bagrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burgess working aggressively here.
Burgess fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burgess lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bagrov backwards.
Bagrov throws a head punch that misses.
Burgess working aggressively here.
Burgess lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burgess has Bagrov pressed against the cage, preventing Bagrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgess.
Burgess lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bagrov backwards.
Burgess misses with the head strike.
Bagrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burgess lands a nice uppercut.
Bagrov stalling in the clinch.
Bagrov taking a breather.
Burgess prevents a body shot from Bagrov.
Bagrov lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
A short right from Burgess on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Bagrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burgess.
Burgess lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burgess swings wildly with an uppercut but Bagrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burgess.
Burgess tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bagrov's elbow.
Burgess misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burgess throws a head punch that misses.
Bagrov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burgess gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Axton Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danila Bagrov.
Bagrov working aggressively here.
Burgess lands with a light punch inside.
Burgess misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgess.
Bagrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Burgess.
Burgess lands with a right to the head.
Bagrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Axton Burgess.
I think Burgess 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axton Burgess!
After winning the bout, Axton Burgess thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ICE 9:
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Popizicki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bagrov.
Popizicki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bagrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Popizicki slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Bagrov.
Bagrov avoids the body shot from Popizicki.
Popizicki misses with a wild body shot.
Popizicki looks to land a right hand but Bagrov moved out of range.
Bagrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Bagrov.
A shot to the body from Popizicki misses
and Bagrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Popizicki with a jab.
Bagrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popizicki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bagrov.
Bagrov punishes Popizicki's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Popizicki swings for the body but Bagrov moves out of range.
Bagrov walks into a jab.
Bagrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A cross from Popizicki lands.
Bagrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popizicki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Popizicki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bagrov misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Popizicki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Popizicki.
Bagrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bagrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Popizicki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bagrov.
Popizicki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Popizicki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Popizicki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bagrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Bagrov scores with a jab.
Bagrov misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bagrov looks to throw the jab but Popizicki is out of range.
Popizicki misses with a right hand
and Bagrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Popizicki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Popizicki controlling from the top position.
Bagrov pulls Popizicki in to control the position.
Popizicki wants to control from the top but Bagrov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Popizicki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bagrov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bagrov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bagrov! #REVR##T3#
Bagrov tries to move to mount but Popizicki blocks the move with his legs.
Popizicki is trying to control Bagrov's posture but Bagrov avoids it.
Popizicki is being controlled here.
Popizicki manages to get back to half guard.
Bagrov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bagrov connects with a nice short shot to Popizicki's temple. #SUB2#
Popizicki actively working from the bottom here.
Bagrov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Popizicki gets full guard.
Popizicki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bagrov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Popizicki is looking for a triangle but Bagrov pushes his legs off easily.
Bagrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Popizicki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bagrov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Popizicki looking for a guillotine here but Bagrov defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danila Bagrov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bagrov throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Popizicki! But no joy.
Popizicki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bagrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bagrov ducks under a wild hook from Popizicki.
Popizicki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bagrov.
Bagrov with a hook.
Bagrov throws an off balance right hand
and Popizicki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Popizicki misses with a body shot
and Bagrov counters with a nice body shot.
Bagrov throws a hook but Popizicki blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Popizicki. Popizicki gets slowly back to his feet.
Bagrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bagrov scores with a nice head shot.
Bagrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Bagrov throws out a loose jab but Popizicki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bagrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popizicki was well out of range. Poor timing from Bagrov.
Popizicki with a poor takedown
and Bagrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bagrov throws a combination. Popizicki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Chaz Popizicki has been cut.#KD#
Bagrov drops Popizicki with a beautiful combination! Popizicki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bagrov is looking for the KO!#ROC#Popizicki is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bagrov misses with a hook.
Popizicki is still on wobbly legs! Can Bagrov finish him?
Popizicki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bagrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Popizicki.
Popizicki misses with a straight right.
Bagrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Popizicki seems to have recovered his senses.
Bagrov throws a lazy right hand but Popizicki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Popizicki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bagrov.
Bagrov cracks Popizicki with an open hand slap.
Popizicki ducks under a wild hook from Bagrov.
Danila Bagrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Bagrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popizicki.
An attempted straight right counter from Bagrov misses the target.
Popizicki moves out of range as Bagrov strikes.
Bagrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Popizicki can do to turn this around?
Popizicki slips under a jab from Bagrov.
Bagrov throws a shot from downtown. Popizicki moves away and avoids it.
Popizicki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bagrov clobbers Popizicki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bagrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bagrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popizicki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bagrov under the eye.
Bagrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Bagrov misses.
Popizicki throws a looping overhand right but Bagrov ducks down to avoid it.
Popizicki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bagrov to score with a decent uppercut.
Popizicki staying out of range there.#T3#
Bagrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Popizicki shoots and misses
enabling Bagrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Danila Bagrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Popizicki.
Bagrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Popizicki is just out of range.
Bagrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Popizicki under the eye.
Popizicki shoots in but Bagrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bagrov throws a right hand that misses
and Popizicki counters with a nice uppercut.
Popizicki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bagrov.
Popizicki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bagrov.
Bagrov misses the shot to the body.
Popizicki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Popizicki misses with a right hand
and Bagrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Popizicki moves out of range as Bagrov strikes.
A nice side step and Popizicki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bagrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popizicki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Popizicki defending well as Bagrov loads up on a big left hand.
Bagrov misses with a two punch combination.
Popizicki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Popizicki just misses with a punch to the body.
Popizicki throws a right hand that misses
and Bagrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Popizicki throws a poor cross that misses
and Bagrov counters with a left to the body.
Bagrov scores with a jab to the body.
Popizicki just misses with a punch to the body.
Bagrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Popizicki dives in and scores a takedown into Bagrov's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danila Bagrov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chaz Popizicki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Bagrov lands with a hook. Popizicki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bagrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Popizicki momentarily.
Popizicki misses with a body shot
and Bagrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popizicki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bagrov tries to avoid it but Popizicki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bagrov to the ground. Bagrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bagrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Popizicki throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Bagrov misses the target.
Bagrov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Popizicki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Popizicki misses with a jab to the body
and Bagrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bagrov missing with a left hand there. Popizicki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Popizicki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bagrov misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Popizicki throws a hook but Bagrov avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Popizicki.#KD#
Bagrov sends Popizicki crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bagrov is motioning to the referee to let Popizicki up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Bagrov! Popizicki is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danila Bagrov!
Danila Bagrov retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
ICE 2: NÄ Ê»anuÊ»u mua
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Bagrov lands a slapping body shot.
Houston cracks Bagrov with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Danila Bagrov has been cut.
Jab by Bagrov.#CUT#It looks like Hank Houston has been cut.
Houston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Houston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Houston's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Houston's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bagrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Houston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bagrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Houston.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bagrov moves away.
Bagrov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Houston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bagrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Houston throws an overhand right that lands on Bagrov's shoulder, as Bagrov tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houston misses with a right hand
enabling Bagrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Houston works Bagrov's body with a nice hook.
Bagrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Houston.
Houston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Houston ducks under a wild hook from Bagrov.
Bagrov cracks Houston with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Houston tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bagrov pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Houston is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danila Bagrov!
Danila Bagrov is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Danila Bagrov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bagrov keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Bagrov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bagrov (2) vs (0) Hanma
Bagrov content to control rather than advance.
Hanma is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Bagrov 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.
Bagrov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hanma for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Hanma keeping hold of Bagrov's head, controlling as best he can.
Hanma has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Roosters Coop. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hanma is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bagrov is taking a breather. Hanma says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hanma is looking to improve his position.
Bagrov trying to mount his opponent but Hanma defends it.
Bagrov is taking a breather. Hanma says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hanma wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hanma is looking to control Bagrov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hanma avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bagrov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bagrov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hanma knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bagrov is thwarting Hanma's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagrov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Hanma is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagrov slows the pace down in half guard.
Hanma is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back.
Hanma wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Hanma gets full guard.
Bagrov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hanma working a defensive guard here.
Bagrov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Hanma looking for a guillotine here but Bagrov defends easily.
Bagrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Hanma controls Bagrov momentarily but Bagrov frees himself.
Bagrov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hanma keeping full guard, as Bagrov tries to pass. #SUB2#
Hanma has his foot on Bagrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bagrov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Hanma looking for a triangle here. Bagrov is fighting it but it looks tight! Hanma pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bagrov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Baki Hanma!
In his post fight interview, Baki Hanma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Danila Bagrov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Larry Baker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Baker gets caught napping as Bagrov dives in and scores a takedown. Baker manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bagrov (2) vs (0) Baker
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker being controlled here, momentarily.
Baker trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Baker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baker looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bagrov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Baker being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Bagrov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Baker for as long as he can get away with.
Bagrov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bagrov (5) vs (0) Baker
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bagrov'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.
Baker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bagrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bagrov controls the position from side control.#T2#
Baker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bagrov controls the position from side control.
Baker stops Bagrov from passing to mount.
Bagrov controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Bagrov continues to stall.#T4#
Baker prevents Bagrov from improving position.
Bagrov controlling the position from side mount.
More hug and hope from Bagrov.
Baker is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Baker is trying to control Bagrov's posture but Bagrov avoids it.
Bagrov 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 Baker's shoulder. That is not cool.
Baker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bagrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baker wants to control but Bagrov postures up.#T6#
Bagrov is staying tight to Baker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bagrov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bagrov (7) vs (0) Baker
Baker tries to lock up and control but Bagrov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bagrov controlling from mount.
Bagrov forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bagrov (10) vs (0) Baker
Bagrov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T7#
Further stalling from Bagrov.
Bagrov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8##SUB#
Baker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Baker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bagrov's guard. Nice work there by Baker.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bagrov (10) vs (2) Baker
Bagrov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Bagrov.#T9#
Baker won't allow Bagrov to sweep him here.
Bagrov controlling Baker's posture. #T10#
Baker wants to pass the guard but Bagrov is keeping the position.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagrov is pulling down on Baker's head. It's preventing any offense from Baker, at least for the moment.#T11#
Baker trying to control but Bagrov is working from the bottom.
Bagrov trying to control the position here. #T12#
Baker tries to free his leg and advance position but Bagrov is retaining full guard.
Bagrov pulls Baker in close to his closed guard and prevents Baker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bagrov keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bagrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Baker tries to free his leg and advance position but Bagrov is retaining full guard. #T13#
Bagrov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bagrov (12) vs (2) Baker
Baker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bagrov controls the pace.#SUB2#
Baker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bagrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bagrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T14#
Baker being controlled here, momentarily.
Bagrov continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Baker is looking for a triangle but Bagrov pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bagrov takes the fight on points by 12 to 2. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Moe Lester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Danila Bagrov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Bagrov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lester (0) vs (2) Bagrov
Bagrov controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Bagrov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lester is just riding it out for now. Bagrov eventually gives up the hold.
Lester is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov is pressing down on Lester's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lester is holding on for now. #T1#
Bagrov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lester won't allow Bagrov to pass to mount.
Bagrov moves into full mount! Lester won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lester (0) vs (5) Bagrov
Bagrov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bagrov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T2#
Bagrov controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Bagrov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lester is controlling an arm, preventing Bagrov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bagrov controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Bagrov takes Lester's back. Score +3 for taking back: Lester (0) vs (8) Bagrov
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4#
Bagrov is trying to stick to Lester's back but Lester is turning into Bagrov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bagrov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lester. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lester (2) vs (8) Bagrov
Bagrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lester is one step ahead there.
Bagrov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lester stopping the sweep attempt from Bagrov.#T5#
Bagrov controlling the position.
Bagrov wants to sweep here but Lester controlling him for the moment.
Bagrov has Lester pulled in close to control his posture. #T6#
Bagrov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lester puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bagrov is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lester is thwarting Bagrov's attempts to control the position.
Bagrov moves into full guard.
#T7#
Bagrov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lester's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lester (2) vs (10) Bagrov
Bagrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like Bagrov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T8#
Lester keeping full guard, as Bagrov tries to pass.
Bagrov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bagrov looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Bagrov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lester trying to control the position.
Bagrov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lester looking to control.
#SUB2#
Bagrov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bagrov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T10#
Bagrov pushing down on Lester's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bagrov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bagrov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Bagrov tries to pass to full mount but Lester defends it.
Bagrov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lester (2) vs (13) Bagrov
Bagrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12##T13#
Lester is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Bagrov has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lester (2) vs (16) Bagrov
Lester trying to control the hands but Bagrov breaks the grip.
Bagrov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lester.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bagrov wins on points by 16 to 2. |
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