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Event:
ICF 14
Date: Dec 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Calculus fails with a takedown attempt.
Nepobjedivi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nepobjedivi shoots in for a double leg but Calculus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Calculus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Nepobjedivi! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mirsad Nepobjedivi! |
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Event:
ICF 8
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Harkless.
Nepobjedivi is looking to get back to his feet here but Harkless is keeping cool and he's managed to take Nepobjedivi's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nepobjedivi wants to control his opponent's hands but Harkless gets his hands free.
Harkless is working the ground and pound. Can Nepobjedivi escape?
Harkless controlling from the back.
Harkless gets his hands free as Nepobjedivi looks to control.
Harkless misses with a punch to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good control from Harkless.
Harkless wants to control but Nepobjedivi is keeping busy.#T1#
Harkless biding his time, controlling Nepobjedivi. #SUB#
Harkless is looking for the choke from the back position but Nepobjedivi is controlling his hands well.
A lull in the action here.
Nepobjedivi rolls, trying to escape but Harkless keeps control of the position.
Nepobjedivi trying to control the action but Harkless just sinks the hooks in.
Nepobjedivi is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Nepobjedivi trying to control the action but Harkless just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Harkless looking for the choke from the back.
Harkless misses with punches from the back.
Harkless softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Harkless slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Nepobjedivi can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Harkless is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Nepobjedivi won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Harkless off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Deshun Harkless! |
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Event:
ICF 7
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Nepobjedivi moves in looking to clinch but Jenkins pushes him off.
Jenkins throws an overhand right that lands on Nepobjedivi's shoulder, as Nepobjedivi tries to avoid the shot.
Nepobjedivi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nepobjedivi shoots for a takedown but Jenkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nepobjedivi.
Jenkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Jenkins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jenkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nepobjedivi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nepobjedivi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jenkins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jenkins trying to control but Nepobjedivi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nepobjedivi working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Nepobjedivi 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##ES#
Jenkins has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nepobjedivi is on him like a limpet, forcing Jenkins back against the cage.
Jenkins is pressed up against the cage. Nepobjedivi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jenkins down to the mat. Jenkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
John Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirsad Nepobjedivi.
Jenkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Nepobjedivi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jenkins on his heels. He'll look to pass Jenkins's guard now, I'm sure.
Jenkins has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nepobjedivi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Jenkins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nepobjedivi wants to get back to striking at distance but Jenkins won't allow it.
Jenkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Nepobjedivi looking for a takedown.
Nepobjedivi looks winded!#TD#
Jenkins gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nepobjedivi regains guard.
Jenkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jenkins stands and throws Nepobjedivi's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2##SUB#
Jenkins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nepobjedivi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jenkins wants to control but Nepobjedivi is keeping him busy.
Jenkins is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Jenkins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nepobjedivi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nepobjedivi keeps working.
Jenkins advances to mount. #T3#
Nepobjedivi tries to hold on but Jenkins pushes him away.
Jenkins landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins unloading with bombs!#ROC#Nepobjedivi is rocked!
A big strike lands for Jenkins! That's really hurt Nepobjedivi and he's turned his back - Jenkins keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Jenkins jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Jenkins! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Nepobjedivi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mowrey can't break the clinch.
Nepobjedivi slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Nepobjedivi breaks from the clinch.
Nepobjedivi closes the distance and clinches up with Mowrey, looking for a takedown. Nepobjedivi pushes Mowrey against the cage but Mowrey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mowrey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mowrey with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Nepobjedivi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nepobjedivi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mowrey tries to roll over but Nepobjedivi keeps him under control.
Nepobjedivi working over Mowrey with some ground and pound. Mowrey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mowrey trying to control from the bottom.
Nepobjedivi lands with a punch from half guard.
Nepobjedivi prevents Mowrey from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Mowrey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nepobjedivi is working away from the top position though.
Nepobjedivi working the head and body with strikes.
Nepobjedivi controlling the action here.
Nepobjedivi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mowrey trying to control here.
Nepobjedivi 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.
Mowrey really is a fat lump.#T2#
Nepobjedivi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nepobjedivi lands a nice short elbow.
Nepobjedivi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nepobjedivi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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. Nepobjedivi connects with a nice short shot to Mowrey's temple.
Mowrey is breathing heavily.#T3#
Nepobjedivi is taking a breather. Mowrey 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ground and pound from Nepobjedivi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nepobjedivi content to control rather than advance.
Nepobjedivi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mowrey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nepobjedivi is controlling the pace.
Nepobjedivi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Nepobjedivi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mowrey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nepobjedivi prevents Mowrey from improving his position.
Nepobjedivi working Mowrey over with strikes. #ROC2#Mowrey is rocked!
Nepobjedivi creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Mowrey is out cold and this one is all over! Nepobjedivi climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mirsad Nepobjedivi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Wyatt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nepobjedivi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nepobjedivi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nepobjedivi stalling.
Nepobjedivi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wyatt avoids it.
Wyatt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Nepobjedivi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wyatt throws a sloppy head kick and Nepobjedivi moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Nepobjedivi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nepobjedivi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wyatt wants to get back to his feet.
Wyatt is being controlled here.
Wyatt takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Bryant Wyatt has been cut.#T1#
Nepobjedivi controlling the position.
Let's hope that Nepobjedivi 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.
Nepobjedivi wants to control but Wyatt is keeping him busy.
Nepobjedivi is working Wyatt over with some ground and pound from side control. #CUT2#Bryant Wyatt's cut is getting worse.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wyatt is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #CUT2#Bryant Wyatt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nepobjedivi working the head and body with strikes. #CUT2#Jeez, Bryant Wyatt's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bryant Wyatt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mirsad Nepobjedivi! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1169 Round 1
Date: Oct 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Benjamin throws a solid leg kick but Nepobjedivi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benjamin.
Nepobjedivi feints the counter takedown.
Benjamin tries for a takedown but Nepobjedivi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Nepobjedivi gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nepobjedivi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Benjamin punching from the bottom.
Nepobjedivi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nepobjedivi is taking a breather. Benjamin 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.
Benjamin is trying to maintain the position but Nepobjedivi is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nepobjedivi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1##SUB2#
Nepobjedivi is looking for a kimura but Benjamin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nepobjedivi to get the leverage.
Nepobjedivi trying to control the action but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
Benjamin tries to roll over but Nepobjedivi keeps him under control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nepobjedivi working Benjamin over with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Benjamin trying to control from the bottom.
Nepobjedivi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benjamin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benjamin tries to roll over but Nepobjedivi keeps him under control.
Nepobjedivi not doing much here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Nepobjedivi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benjamin, pushing him back against the cage.
Nepobjedivi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Benjamin.
#BC2#
Nepobjedivi breaks the clinch.
#T3##TD#
Nepobjedivi tries to sprawl but Benjamin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nepobjedivi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nepobjedivi is looking to escape.
Nepobjedivi is positioning himself well to prevent Benjamin advancing to mount.
Nepobjedivi is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Nepobjedivi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benjamin wants to pass the guard but Nepobjedivi is defending well.
Benjamin trying to control from half guard but Nepobjedivi is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Nepobjedivi tries a head kick but it misses.
Benjamin feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Nepobjedivi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Benjamin on his heels. He'll look to pass Benjamin's guard now, I'm sure.
Nepobjedivi stopping the sweep attempt from Benjamin.
Benjamin striking from the bottom.
Nepobjedivi stops Benjamin from standing up. #SUB#
Benjamin working for a triangle but Nepobjedivi defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nepobjedivi wants to stand but Benjamin is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mirsad Nepobjedivi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Benjamin misses with a takedown
and Nepobjedivi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Benjamin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nepobjedivi is trying to defend but Benjamin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nepobjedivi is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Nepobjedivi wants to improve his position but Benjamin is controlling well.
#T1#
Benjamin is thwarting Nepobjedivi's attempts to control the position.
Nepobjedivi tries to roll over but Benjamin keeps him under control.
Nepobjedivi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Benjamin is working away from the top position though.
Benjamin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nepobjedivi trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Benjamin lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nepobjedivi controlling the position for now.
Benjamin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Benjamin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nepobjedivi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Benjamin content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Benjamin trying to control the position from guard on top but Nepobjedivi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benjamin pushing down on Nepobjedivi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Benjamin tries to stand and escape but Nepobjedivi is controlling the position.
Nepobjedivi manages to get to full guard.
Benjamin missing there with some ground and pound from the 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.
Benjamin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Benjamin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nepobjedivi wants to stand and escape but Benjamin is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nepobjedivi clobbers Benjamin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Dante Benjamin has been cut.
Benjamin tries to clinch there but Nepobjedivi circles away.
#TD2#
Benjamin gets caught flat footed, as Nepobjedivi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Benjamin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nepobjedivi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Benjamin's guard.
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 Dante Benjamin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dante Benjamin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Benjamin has Nepobjedivi up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Nepobjedivi pulls guard effortlessly.
Benjamin working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nepobjedivi trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Nepobjedivi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benjamin defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nepobjedivi is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Nepobjedivi lands a couple of elbows.
Benjamin keeping full guard, as Nepobjedivi tries to pass. #SUB#
Benjamin working for a triangle but Nepobjedivi defends it easily.
Nepobjedivi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2##SUB#
Nepobjedivi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benjamin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nepobjedivi has managed to get both his arms back between Benjamin's legs - danger averted.
Nepobjedivi stays in close to Benjamin's body and controls the position.
Benjamin controls Nepobjedivi momentarily but Nepobjedivi frees himself. #SUB#
Nepobjedivi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benjamin is pulling down on Nepobjedivi's head. It's preventing any offense from Nepobjedivi, at least for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Nepobjedivi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Benjamin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Benjamin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nepobjedivi is controlling him. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nepobjedivi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Benjamin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nepobjedivi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nepobjedivi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nepobjedivi stopping the sweep attempt from Benjamin.
Nepobjedivi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nepobjedivi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benjamin controls Nepobjedivi momentarily but Nepobjedivi frees himself.
Nepobjedivi wants to pass the guard but Benjamin is keeping the position.
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 Dante Benjamin.
I think Benjamin 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Dante Benjamin!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Mirsad Nepobjedivi!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Dante Benjamin!
Dante Benjamin wins by split decision! |
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