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Event:
SPPS Evolution 9
Date: Jan 05, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Avangyan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hoodwell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hoodwell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Avangyan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hoodwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Avangyan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hoodwell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoodwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Avangyan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avangyan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hoodwell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoodwell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Avangyan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Avangyan scoring with punches and elbows.
Avangyan scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Avangyan working the head with strikes.
Avangyan working the ground and pound. #ROC#Hoodwell is rocked!
A big shot lands for Avangyan! That's hurt Hoodwell! Will he recover? Avangyan fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arman Avangyan!
In his post fight interview, Arman Avangyan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 3
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Avangyan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Avangyan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magomedov trying to control here.
Magomedov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Avangyan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magomedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Avangyan.
Magomedov trying to control but Avangyan postures up.
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.
Magomedov controlling the position for now.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov 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.#T1#
Avangyan is in close to Magomedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Avangyan postures up.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Avangyan is one step ahead there.
Avangyan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Avangyan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magomedov controls Avangyan momentarily but Avangyan frees himself.
Avangyan scoring with some ground and pound.
Magomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Avangyan.
Avangyan postures up.
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Avangyan controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Avangyan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Magomedov is trying to keep Avangyan in close.
Avangyan works over Magomedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Avangyan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Avangyan postures up.
Avangyan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Avangyan wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Avangyan preventing the sweep.
Avangyan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Avangyan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Avangyan scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Avangyan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Avangyan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Avangyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Avangyan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avangyan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Avangyan wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Avangyan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Avangyan postures up and lands a big shot to Magomedov's brow.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Avangyan is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Magomedov pushing down on Avangyan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Avangyan wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov moves into full mount! Avangyan won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avangyan is trying desperately to improve position.
Magomedov looking to control but Avangyan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arman Avangyan dominated that round.
That's time! Avangyan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Avangyan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magomedov defends it nicely.
Avangyan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Avangyan goes for a double leg but Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedov continues to drive forward.
Avangyan looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arman Avangyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov gets underhooks to prevent Avangyan's takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Magomedov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Avangyan is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avangyan wants to take the fight to the mat but Magomedov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Magomedov lands a takedown into guard.
Avangyan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Magomedov has his hands on Avangyan's head, controlling the position.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Avangyan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Avangyan wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Avangyan controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Avangyan trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Avangyan is really struggling to control Magomedov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Avangyan is proving a slippery customer.
Avangyan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Avangyan keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass. #SUB#
Avangyan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Magomedov passes into side control.
Avangyan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Avangyan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Magomedov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Avangyan is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Avangyan is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Avangyan is working from the bottom.
Avangyan manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Avangyan wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Avangyan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Avangyan tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Avangyan is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avangyan is controlling Magomedov's trapped leg to prevent Magomedov from advancing to side control.
Avangyan wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Avangyan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magomedov's waist but Magomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Avangyan off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Magomedov as Avangyan shoots in.
Magomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Avangyan gets caught napping as Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Avangyan manages to retain guard.
Avangyan keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Avangyan wants to control but Magomedov passes easily into half guard.
Magomedov prevents Avangyan from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Avangyan trying to control here.
Magomedov is trying to control. Avangyan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Avangyan is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Avangyan is working away.
Avangyan is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Avangyan is working hard here to advance position.
Arman Avangyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Avangyan is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Avangyan keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Avangyan has control of Magomedov's left arm, preventing Magomedov from doing any damage.
Avangyan looking for a sweep. Not yet Avangyan, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Magomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Avangyan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Avangyan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Magomedov manages to pass to mount!
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Avangyan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Avangyan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Magomedov jumps into side control!
Avangyan tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
Avangyan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Avangyan is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Avangyan controlling the position well.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Avangyan wants to sweep but Magomedov has passed to side control!#T4#
Magomedov working away.
Avangyan prevents Magomedov from improving position.
Avangyan struggling a bit here.
Avangyan is trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Avangyan is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magomedov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Magomedov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Avangyan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Skystalker clinches up against the cage.
Skystalker lands a right hand.
Skystalker scores with a shot to the side of Avangyan's head.
A short left from Skystalker.
A right handed body shot lands from Skystalker.
Avangyan goes for a takedown attempt but Skystalker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Avangyan avoids the head kick by Skystalker.
Skystalker lands a head kick. Avangyan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice shot by Skystalker.
Skystalker throws a series of punches but Avangyan avoids them all with ease.
Arman Avangyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Avangyan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Skystalker did well to prevent Avangyan getting side control.
Avangyan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Skystalker looking for submissions off his back.
Avangyan drops an elbow to the side of Skystalker's head.
Avangyan wants to control but Skystalker is keeping him busy. #T1#
Skystalker wants to improve his position but Avangyan is controlling well.
Skystalker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Skystalker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Avangyan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Skystalker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Avangyan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Avangyan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Skystalker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Avangyan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Skystalker is tightening it up a little... Avangyan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Avangyan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Avangyan taps out! Nice BJJ there by Skystalker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anni Skystalker!
In his post fight interview, Anni Skystalker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Avangyan gets a double leg takedown into Kiang's guard.
Kiang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kiang wants to control the position but Avangyan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kiang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Avangyan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Avangyan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Avangyan is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kiang is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arman Avangyan!
Arman Avangyan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WFC 20: Avangyan vs Winslow
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Winslow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Winslow throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Avangyan counters with a takedown into side control.
Avangyan working away.
Avangyan cracks Winslow with a big elbow.
Avangyan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Winslow manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Winslow looking for submissions off his back.
Winslow trying to hold on to Avangyan's head to control him but Avangyan postures up.
Avangyan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Winslow works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Avangyan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winslow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Avangyan has managed to get both his arms back between Winslow's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Winslow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Avangyan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Avangyan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Winslow has his foot on Avangyan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Avangyan works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Avangyan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winslow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Avangyan throws a big elbow that misses.
Winslow has momentary wrist control but Avangyan slips an elbow through the middle.
Winslow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Avangyan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Avangyan wants to control from the top but Winslow keeps moving. #SUB2#
Winslow working for a triangle but Avangyan defends it easily.
Winslow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Avangyan. #T2#
Avangyan connects with a couple of short punches.
Winslow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Avangyan stands up over Winslow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Avangyan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Avangyan scoring with some ground and pound.
Avangyan throwing strikes from guard but Winslow blocks nicely.
Avangyan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Winslow is rocked!
Avangyan trying to control but Winslow is working from the bottom.
Avangyan stands up over Winslow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Winslow is still in real trouble! Can Avangyan finish him?
We've been hearing that Avangyan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Winslow has momentary wrist control but Avangyan slips an elbow through the middle.
Avangyan gets to his feet and stands over Winslow, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Winslow felt that one! Avangyan unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Winslow from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arman Avangyan!
Arman Avangyan retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Arman Avangyan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Jeff Winslow stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations. I'll get you next time.'. |
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Event:
WFC 16: Avangyan vs Alexander
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Alexander throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Avangyan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Avangyan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avangyan postures up in Alexander's guard and throws a big left but Alexander blocks it.
Avangyan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Avangyan landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Avangyan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alexander has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Avangyan has managed to get both his arms back between Alexander's legs - danger averted.
Avangyan 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.#SUB2#
Alexander looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander keeping full guard, as Avangyan tries to pass.
Avangyan is in close to Alexander's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Avangyan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Alexander throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Avangyan forces his way into half guard.
Alexander is staying active underneath Avangyan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Avangyan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Avangyan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Alexander actively working from the bottom here.
Avangyan working over Alexander with some ground and pound. Alexander looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Avangyan controlling the action here.
Avangyan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Avangyan is thwarting Alexander's attempts to control the position.
Avangyan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Avangyan working the head and body with strikes.
Alexander is trying to get back to full guard.
Avangyan lands strikes from half guard.
Avangyan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Alexander tries to hold on but Avangyan pushes him away.
Avangyan controlling the position easily from mount.
Alexander working to try and regain half guard.
Avangyan working Alexander over with strikes here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Avangyan! Alexander is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arman Avangyan!
Arman Avangyan retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Arman Avangyan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WFC 12: Khaledi vs. Rogers
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Mullen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Avangyan blocks an uppercut.
Avangyan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mullen is keeping busy.
Avangyan is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Mullen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Avangyan tries to improve position but can't.
Avangyan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mullen off and has taken his back!
Mullen 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.
Mullen rolls, trying to escape but Avangyan keeps control of the position.
Avangyan not allowing Mullen to control his hands.
Avangyan connects with a big shot to the side of Mullen's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avangyan lands with a hammerfist to the side of Mullen's head.#T1#
Mullen is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Avangyan 's hooks.
Avangyan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mullen is looking to escape.
Avangyan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mullen is looking to improve his position but Avangyan isn't that keen on the idea.
Avangyan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Avangyan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Avangyan postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Mullen bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Avangyan and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arman Avangyan!
Arman Avangyan is the new lightweight champion!
Arman Avangyan decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
WFC 8: Rogers vs Peterson
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Muniz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muniz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Avangyan defends it well.
Arman Avangyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Avangyan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Muniz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Avangyan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Muniz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Muniz taking some punishment here, with Avangyan in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avangyan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Avangyan working Muniz over with strikes. #SUB2#
Muniz looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Avangyan pushes past his half guard into mount!
Avangyan breaks from Muniz's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT#It looks like Adriano Muniz has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avangyan landing shots from mount.
Muniz is trying to escape the mount.
Muniz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Avangyan lands a big shot there that rocks Muniz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC#Muniz is rocked!
Avangyan postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Muniz badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Avangyan around the waist but Avangyan pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Avangyan is the winner by TKO! Avangyan jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arman Avangyan!
In his post fight interview, Arman Avangyan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WFC 3: Faraon vs Slaveriso
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Avangyan shoots for a takedown but Bentley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bentley misses with a wild combination.
Bentley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Avangyan throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Bentley darts in and clinches Avangyan up against the cage.
Bentley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Avangyan or not.
Avangyan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Avangyan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bentley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ray Bentley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arman Avangyan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Avangyan is keeping busy.
Avangyan keeps control of Bentley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Bentley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Avangyan or not.
Avangyan tries for a takedown but Bentley manages to get underhooks.
Avangyan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bentley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bentley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Avangyan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bentley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Avangyan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bentley.
Avangyan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL#
Bentley has managed to clinch.
Bentley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Avangyan wants a takedown.
Bentley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bentley is trying to break free.#T2#
Avangyan tries for a takedown but Bentley manages to get underhooks.
Bentley gets underhooks to prevent Avangyan's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Bentley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bentley throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Avangyan counters with a shoot takedown. Bentley fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Bentley has his foot on Avangyan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Avangyan works his way back into a safe position though.
Avangyan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bentley is retaining full guard.
Avangyan controlling from the top position.
Avangyan is in close to Bentley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Avangyan stands up over Bentley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Avangyan passes into half guard.
Avangyan trying to mount his opponent but Bentley defends it. #T3#
Well, if Avangyan 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avangyan working over Bentley with some ground and pound. Bentley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Avangyan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bentley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Avangyan.
Avangyan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bentley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Avangyan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Bentley has left one of his arms exposed and Avangyan doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Bentley screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arman Avangyan!
Arman Avangyan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Avangyan throws the left hand but Amiga avoids the punch easily.
Amiga thinks about the counter body kick.
Amiga swats away the attempt to clinch by Avangyan.
A telegraphed right hand from Avangyan misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Avangyan misses its intended target.
Amiga looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Avangyan leaves Amiga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Avangyan tries to counter with a takedown but Amiga is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Avangyan tries to clinch up.
Avangyan doesn't manage to clinch there - Amiga circles away.
And Amiga responds with a good body kick, but Avangyan manages to step out the way in time.
Amiga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Avangyan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Amiga sprawls and moves away.
Amiga shoots in but no luck this time.
Arman Avangyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agbay Amiga.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Avangyan gets a double leg takedown into Amiga's guard.
Amiga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Amiga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Avangyan throws a big elbow that misses.
Avangyan throws a strike but Amiga rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Avangyan pulls Amiga in close to his closed guard and prevents Amiga from doing any damage or advancing position.
Avangyan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Avangyan tries to get out of the position.
Avangyan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Avangyan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amiga defends it easily.
Amiga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Avangyan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Avangyan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Amiga puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Avangyan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Avangyan is looking for a sweep. Amiga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Avangyan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Avangyan is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Avangyan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Avangyan looking for a sweep. Not yet Avangyan, not yet.
Amiga being controlled here momentarily.
Avangyan wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avangyan is working hard here to advance position.
Avangyan has control of Amiga's left arm, preventing Amiga from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arman Avangyan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Avangyan misses with a straight left.
Amiga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Avangyan blocks it well.
Avangyan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amiga counters with a head kick. That will keep Avangyan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Avangyan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Avangyan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Amiga is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Avangyan misses.
Amiga counters with a body kick.
Avangyan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amiga unleashes a big counter combination but Avangyan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Amiga fails with a takedown attempt.
Avangyan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Avangyan misses the jab.#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.
Avangyan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Amiga's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Amiga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Avangyan's guard.
Avangyan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avangyan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amiga's head.
Avangyan throwing strikes but missing.
Avangyan scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Amiga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Avangyan.
Avangyan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Avangyan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Avangyan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Amiga is breathing heavily.
Avangyan scoring with some ground and pound.
Avangyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amiga can do to turn this around?
Avangyan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Avangyan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Avangyan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Avangyan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Avangyan lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#Amiga is rocked!
Avangyan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Amiga is still in real trouble! Can Avangyan finish him?#T4#
Avangyan gets to his feet and stands over Amiga, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Amiga felt that one! Avangyan unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Amiga from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arman Avangyan! |
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