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Event:
MMAH 111
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Tsiklauri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tsiklauri scores with a nice strike.
Tsiklauri tries to work over Skibbo's front leg with a kick but Skibbo checks it.
Skibbo wants to slow Tsiklauri down by chopping away at his legs.
Skibbo throws out a loose jab but Tsiklauri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsiklauri moves forwards but Skibbo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Skibbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Skibbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsiklauri was well out of range. Poor timing from Skibbo.
Tsiklauri connects with a looping right hand.
Skibbo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tsiklauri throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Skibbo looks to throw the jab but Tsiklauri is out of range.
Tsiklauri throws the kick towards the body but Skibbo avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsiklauri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Skibbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Skibbo misses its intended target.
Tsiklauri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skibbo momentarily.
Skibbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsiklauri.
Tsiklauri with a hook.
Tsiklauri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skibbo.#T1#
Skibbo throws a leg kick
and Tsiklauri counters with a nice uppercut.
Skibbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsiklauri is just out of range.
Tsiklauri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big right from Tsiklauri misses.
Tsiklauri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skibbo, as that shot connected.
Tsiklauri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skibbo at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skibbo. Tsiklauri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsiklauri lands a jab to the head.
Tsiklauri blocks a jab.
Tsiklauri is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Skibbo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tsiklauri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tsiklauri throws a body punch but Skibbo moves out of range.
Tsiklauri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Skibbo. Beautiful body shot.
Skibbo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tsiklauri if he has to take too many more of those.
Tsiklauri staying out of range there.
Tsiklauri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Skibbo throws a hook but Tsiklauri blocks it.
Tsiklauri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tsiklauri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tsiklauri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skibbo.
Tsiklauri lands a head kick!
Nice body punch from Tsiklauri.
Skibbo lands a right hook to the body.
Skibbo missing with a left hand there. Tsiklauri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsiklauri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tsiklauri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tsiklauri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skibbo moves away.
Tsiklauri throws a good cross that connects.
Tsiklauri throws a push kick but Skibbo slaps the foot to one side.
Tsiklauri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Skibbo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been told by Skibbo's head coaches at Animal Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Skibbo.#T3#
Skibbo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tsiklauri is able to avoid easily.
Tsiklauri has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tsiklauri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Skibbo misses the shot to the body.
Skibbo lands a lovely overhand right.
Tsiklauri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Skibbo throws the left hand but Tsiklauri avoids the punch easily.
Tsiklauri misses with a jab to the body
and Skibbo counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#Tsiklauri is rocked!
Skibbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsiklauri.
Tsiklauri is still on wobbly legs! Can Skibbo finish him?
A telegraphed right hand from Skibbo misses the target.
Tsiklauri seems to have recovered his senses.
Tsiklauri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skibbo.
Tsiklauri steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tsiklauri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skibbo throws a hook to the side of Tsiklauri's head but Tsiklauri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsiklauri staying out of range there.#CL2#
Tsiklauri has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skibbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsiklauri backwards.
Tsiklauri throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Skibbo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tsiklauri blocks it with crossed arms.
Tsiklauri misses with a knee to the head.
Tsiklauri tries to land a knee to the head but Skibbo blocks with his arms.
Skibbo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tsiklauri misses with a knee to the head.
Tsiklauri lands a right hand.
Tsiklauri throws a punch but it's blocked by Skibbo.
Skibbo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tsiklauri looking to throw knees to the head but Skibbo is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Skibbo breaks the clinch.
Skibbo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Skibbo counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsiklauri slips under a jab from Skibbo.
Skibbo lands a big right hook! Tsiklauri looks hurt but is still standing! Skibbo lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Tsiklauri falls down and Skibbo dives in with a huge hammer fist! Tsiklauri's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Skibbo runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Uno Skibbo!
Uno Skibbo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
MMAH 107
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Risi pushes Tsiklauri away with a front kick.
Tsiklauri lunges at Risi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Risi's hand.
Tsiklauri checks a low kick from Risi.
Tsiklauri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Risi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsiklauri manages to avoid it.
Tsiklauri connects with an inside leg kick.
Risi misses with a low kick as Tsiklauri jumps back.
Risi thows a leg kick but Tsiklauri checks it
and Tsiklauri counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsiklauri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tsiklauri with a nice cross.
Tsiklauri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tsiklauri connects with an inside leg kick.
Tsiklauri with a jab.
Tsiklauri throws an overhand right that lands on Risi's shoulder, as Risi tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Risi misses
and Tsiklauri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsiklauri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Risi tenderised Tsiklauri's leg. Tsiklauri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tsiklauri with a jab.
Tsiklauri looks to throw the jab but Risi is out of range. #T1#
Risi scores with a hook to the body. Tsiklauri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tsiklauri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tsiklauri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Risi.
Tsiklauri does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tsiklauri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Risi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tsiklauri moves out of range of the strikes.
Tamaz Tsiklauri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Risi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tsiklauri looks to land a left hand but Risi moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tsiklauri.
Risi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsiklauri was well out of range. Poor timing from Risi.
It looked like Tsiklauri was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Risi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Risi.
Risi misses with a low kick as Tsiklauri jumps back.
Risi misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Tsiklauri misses its target.
Risi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tsiklauri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Risi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tsiklauri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Risi.
Tsiklauri looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Risi throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsiklauri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tsiklauri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Risi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsiklauri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsiklauri misses with a low kick as Risi jumps back.
Risi throws a body kick that misses.
Risi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tsiklauri rather than just go for the knockout.
Tsiklauri scores with the left hand. Risi knows he should have avoided that one.
Tsiklauri lands with a straight right. Risi didn't see that one coming.
Risi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Risi blocks a jab.
Risi throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tsiklauri lands with an overhand left.
Tsiklauri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Tsiklauri clinches.
Tsiklauri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsiklauri.
Risi takes a shot to the head.
Risi misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Tsiklauri struggles to land a body shot inside as Risi controls his hands.
Tsiklauri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsiklauri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tsiklauri stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tsiklauri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Risi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tsiklauri prevents a body shot from Risi. #BC2#
Risi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Risi takes one on the button.
Tsiklauri takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tsiklauri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Risi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Tsiklauri moves into range and clinches up with Risi.
Tsiklauri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Risi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsiklauri's elbow.
Risi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tsiklauri is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Risi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Risi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tsiklauri. That did some damage!
Tsiklauri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tsiklauri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Risi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Risi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tsiklauri scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsiklauri with a nice cross.
Tsiklauri lands a jab-cross combination.
Good shot there by Tsiklauri.
Tsiklauri throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsiklauri scores with a decent looking hook.
Risi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tsiklauri takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Tsiklauri moves into the clinch.
Tsiklauri lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Risi fails to land.
Tsiklauri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tamaz Tsiklauri dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tsiklauri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Risi manages to avoid it.
Tsiklauri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Risi's head backwards.
Tsiklauri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Risi.
Risi throws a wild body kick that Tsiklauri sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Tsiklauri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsiklauri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tsiklauri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Risi misses with a low kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Risi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Risi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tsiklauri blocks a leg kick.
Risi throws a low kick, looking for Tsiklauri's leg but Tsiklauri calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Tsiklauri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Risi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tsiklauri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tsiklauri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risi blocks a jab.
Tsiklauri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tsiklauri scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsiklauri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Risi.
Risi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Risi moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Tsiklauri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tsiklauri is looking to score with low kicks.
Good leg kick by Tsiklauri.
Risi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Risi takes a swing at Tsiklauri's ribcage but misses.
Risi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tsiklauri to score with a decent uppercut.
Tsiklauri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Risi can do to turn this around?
Tsiklauri lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Tsiklauri drives through and clinches with Risi against the cage.
Tsiklauri swings wildly with an uppercut but Risi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsiklauri misses with a knee to the head.
Tsiklauri blocks a body shot from Risi.
A short uppercut from Tsiklauri.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsiklauri.
Risi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsiklauri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tsiklauri misses with a punch to the body.
Risi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsiklauri's elbow. #T2#
Risi taking a breather.
Risi misses with the head strike.
Tsiklauri lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsiklauri landing knees to the head.
Risi pushes Tsiklauri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsiklauri content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tsiklauri lands a hook that snaps the head of Risi backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Risi.
Risi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Risi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsiklauri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tamaz Tsiklauri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tsiklauri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Risi fails to land.
Tsiklauri lands a body shot.
A knee to the head by Tsiklauri.
Risi blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Risi works on Tsiklauri's body with a couple of short punches.
Risi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsiklauri backwards.
Risi tries to throw a body punch but Tsiklauri avoids it by throwing Risi back against the cage.
Tsiklauri lands an uppercut.
Tsiklauri blocking some punches.
Tsiklauri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tsiklauri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Risi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tsiklauri or not. #BC2#
Risi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tsiklauri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsiklauri throws a hook but Risi blocks it.
Tsiklauri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Risi manages to avoid it.
Risi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Risi.
Tsiklauri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Risi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Tsiklauri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T4#
Tsiklauri connects with a right hand. Risi shakes it off.#CL#
Tsiklauri clinches up against the cage.
Tsiklauri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Risi.
Risi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tsiklauri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Risi leaning against his opponent.
Risi stalling in the clinch.
Tsiklauri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tsiklauri swings wildly with an uppercut but Risi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Risi.
Risi blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Risi leaning against his opponent.
Tsiklauri lands with a light punch inside.
Risi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tsiklauri works on Risi's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsiklauri tries a body shot but Risi blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tamaz Tsiklauri dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Risi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsiklauri.
Tsiklauri throws a leg kick
and Risi counters with a one-two to the body.
Tsiklauri avoids the body shot from Risi.
A head kick misses from Tsiklauri.
Tsiklauri jabs at Risi's body.
Risi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tsiklauri misses with a body kick.
Risi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Risi feints a jab promting Tsiklauri to slip. Risi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tsiklauri slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tsiklauri throws a jab when Risi was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Tsiklauri blocks the leg kick.
Tsiklauri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tsiklauri lands a really nice looking cross but Risi seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsiklauri throws a sloppy head kick and Risi moves out of range easily.
Risi throws a low kick but Tsiklauri moves out of range easily.
Risi tries a low kick but Tsiklauri avoids it.
Tsiklauri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Tsiklauri connects with an inside leg kick.
Risi ducks right into an uppercut from Tsiklauri.
Tsiklauri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Risi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsiklauri sizes up Risi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Tsiklauri pushes Risi up against the cage in a clinch.
Tsiklauri presses Risi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Risi.
Risi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tsiklauri looking to throw knees to the head but Risi is blocking nicely.
Tsiklauri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsiklauri lands with a left to the head.
Tsiklauri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Risi backwards.
Tsiklauri manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tsiklauri misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Tsiklauri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsiklauri misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsiklauri using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Risi tries to work over Tsiklauri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsiklauri trying to land knees to the body.
Tsiklauri misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tsiklauri fails to land.
Risi tries a body shot but Tsiklauri blocks it.
Tsiklauri struggles to land a body shot inside as Risi controls his hands.
#BC2#
Risi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Tsiklauri has managed to clinch.
Risi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsiklauri misses with the head strike.
Risi misses with a body punch.
Tsiklauri tries a knee to the head but Risi blocks it.
Tsiklauri tries a knee to the head but Risi blocks it.
#T3#
Risi slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Tsiklauri.
Tsiklauri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Risi misses with a punch to the body.
Tsiklauri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Risi blocks an uppercut.
Risi tries to work over Tsiklauri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsiklauri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Risi has a couple of punches blocked by Tsiklauri.
Risi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsiklauri lands a shoulder strike.
Tsiklauri tries to throw a body punch but Risi avoids it by throwing Tsiklauri back against the cage.
Tsiklauri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsiklauri stalling against the cage.
Risi scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Tsiklauri pushes Risi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Risi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tsiklauri.
Risi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Risi letting Tsiklauri take a breather here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Risi fails to land.
Risi tries a body shot but Tsiklauri blocks it.
Tsiklauri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsiklauri lands with a light punch inside.
Risi tries to work over Tsiklauri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Risi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Risi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Risi looking to slow down the pace here.
Stephan Risi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Risi misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamaz Tsiklauri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tsiklauri 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tamaz Tsiklauri!
Tamaz Tsiklauri thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Stephan Risi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Yeah, I fucked up. Whatever. It happens.'. |
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Event:
MMAH 103
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Tsiklauri sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A big left from Tsiklauri misses.
Tsiklauri scores with a nice right hand.
Tsiklauri throws a head kick but Khamsing moves out of range.
Khamsing seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tsiklauri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Khamsing shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Khamsing scores with a leg kick.
Khamsing misses with a kick to the body.
Khamsing tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamsing blocks a jab.
Khamsing has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tsiklauri finds it's way round the side to connect with Khamsing's head.
Khamsing throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Tsiklauri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khamsing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Khamsing throws a body kick that misses
letting Tsiklauri counter with a right hand.
Tsiklauri cracks Khamsing with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Khamsing dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tsiklauri. That did some damage!
Tsiklauri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tsiklauri misses with a looping left.
Tsiklauri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Khamsing fakes the leg kick and cracks Tsiklauri in the body.
Khamsing uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsiklauri.
Tsiklauri misses with a jab to the body
and Khamsing counters with an inside leg kick.
Khamsing looks for the body kick but Tsiklauri saw that one coming.
Tsiklauri only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tsiklauri 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.
Khamsing throws a low kick but Tsiklauri avoids it.
Khamsing gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
Tsiklauri throws a leg kick
and Khamsing counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tsiklauri is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khamsing checks a low kick from Tsiklauri.
Khamsing thinks about countering with a body kick.
Khamsing throws a leg kick
and Tsiklauri counters with a leg kick.
Khamsing tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tsiklauri flicks out a counter leg kick but Khamsing steps away.
Tsiklauri has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tsiklauri blocks the body kick.
Jab from Tsiklauri.
Khamsing buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tsiklauri throws a lazy right hand but Khamsing sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khamsing throws a leg kick but Tsiklauri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tsiklauri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Khamsing attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Tsiklauri looks to score with a jab to the body but Khamsing is just out of range.
Tsiklauri lands a head kick. Khamsing smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2#Khamsing is rocked!
Tsiklauri lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tamaz Tsiklauri!
A victorious Tamaz Tsiklauri 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:
MMAKI Prospects 1
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on Tsiklauri's shoulder, as Tsiklauri tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Wallace moves into the clinch.#BC#
Tsiklauri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallace misses with the combination.
Tsiklauri throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace throws a counter combo.
Tsiklauri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tsiklauri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tsiklauri lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsiklauri lands a jab to the nose.
Wallace swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tsiklauri to counter with a crisp jab.
Wallace tries to clinch but Tsiklauri moves out of range.
Wallace looks to land a combination but Tsiklauri avoids it well. #T1##CL2#
Wallace has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wallace is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsiklauri is defending well for now.#BC#
Tsiklauri breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing.
Tsiklauri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wallace has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tsiklauri tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Wallace clinches with his opponent.
Tsiklauri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wallace is keeping busy.
Tsiklauri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC#
Tsiklauri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallace takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wallace looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tsiklauri slips a jab from Wallace.
Tsiklauri tried to counter with a leg kick but Wallace avoided it.#CL2#
Wallace clinches up against the cage.
Tsiklauri lands a body punch. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tsiklauri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wallace tries to circle away but Tsiklauri has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Tsiklauri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tamaz Tsiklauri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsiklauri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wallace in his tracks.
Wallace changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tsiklauri tries to avoid it but Wallace manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tsiklauri to the ground. Tsiklauri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Tsiklauri tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsiklauri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wallace looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wallace rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsiklauri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tsiklauri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tsiklauri lands a big head kick that sends Wallace to the canvas! Tsiklauri follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tamaz Tsiklauri!
Our winner, Tamaz Tsiklauri, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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