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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 30
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Mikidropov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Osborne gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mikidropov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mikidropov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Osborne wants to sweep here but Mikidropov controlling him for the moment.
Osborne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mikidropov advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Osborne is trying to control Mikidropov's posture. Mikidropov takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Osborne! Mikidropov is rotating here... this could be the end... Osborne is out! Mikidropov has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Viktor Mikidropov!
Viktor Mikidropov is the new middleweight champion!
Anakin Osborne spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm gonna work hard and get this belt back. You'll see a different result next time.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 18
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Sweeney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mikidropov defends it nicely.
Sweeney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Mikidropov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sweeney is trying to defend but Mikidropov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mikidropov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sweeney trying to control but Mikidropov postures up.
Sweeney is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mikidropov is trying to work for a kimura but Sweeney is defending well.
Sweeney is trying to maintain the position but Mikidropov is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Mikidropov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sweeney defending well though.
Mikidropov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sweeney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mikidropov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sweeney is concentrating on defense, preventing Mikidropov from advancing position.
Sweeney is looking for a sweep. Mikidropov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sweeney is holding on to half guard well.
Mikidropov moves nicely into side control.
Mikidropov trying to control the action but Sweeney is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sweeney is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweeney is trying to control Mikidropov's posture but Mikidropov avoids it.
Mikidropov tries to score with some ground and pound. Sweeney controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Mikidropov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sweeney manages to get back to half guard.
Sweeney trying to hold on to Mikidropov's head to control him but Mikidropov postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mikidropov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mikidropov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sweeney tries to get to full guard but Mikidropov has control of the leg.
Sweeney preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sweeney is not content to let Mikidropov control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Mikidropov gets a double leg takedown into Sweeney's guard.
Mikidropov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sweeney is pulling down on Mikidropov's head to control his posture.
Sweeney wants to sweep but no luck.
Sweeney is working hard here to advance position.
Mikidropov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mikidropov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sweeney is trying to control the position but Mikidropov postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikidropov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Mikidropov. No joy for Sweeney on that attempt.
Sweeney goes for a double leg but Mikidropov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mikidropov continues to drive forward.
Sweeney has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mikidropov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kameron Sweeney. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mikidropov wants the takedown. Sweeney is fighting it off but Mikidropov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sweeney's guard against the cage.
Mikidropov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweeney keeping full guard, as Mikidropov tries to pass.
Sweeney controls Mikidropov momentarily but Mikidropov frees himself.
Sweeney keeping moving, preventing Mikidropov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov preventing the sweep.
Mikidropov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Sweeney working for a triangle but Mikidropov defends it easily.
Mikidropov is fighting to break Sweeney's control of his arms but Sweeney is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mikidropov preventing the sweep.
Sweeney pulls Mikidropov in close to his closed guard and prevents Mikidropov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mikidropov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sweeney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mikidropov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Mikidropov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sweeney's guard.
Sweeney 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.
Sweeney keeping moving, preventing Mikidropov from controlling successfully.
Mikidropov throws a big right hand that misses.
Sweeney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sweeney is looking to take a break and control but Mikidropov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Well, if Sweeney 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.
Mikidropov pushes Sweeney off looking to stand but Sweeney dives back in and keeps control.
Sweeney stalling.
Mikidropov is controlling Sweeney's trapped leg to prevent Sweeney from advancing to side control.
Mikidropov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sweeney is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Sweeney is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sweeney is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sweeney fails to take his opponent's back.
Sweeney is looking to take Mikidropov's back but instead Mikidropov gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Sweeney trying to pass the guard but Mikidropov defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sweeney controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikidropov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Mikidropov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sweeney keeping moving, preventing Mikidropov from controlling successfully.
Sweeney managing to control the position.
Sweeney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sweeney pulls Mikidropov in close to his closed guard and prevents Mikidropov from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Mikidropov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mikidropov won't allow Sweeney to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sweeney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mikidropov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sweeney wants to sweep but no luck.
Mikidropov throwing strikes from guard but Sweeney blocks nicely.
Sweeney controlling the position.
Mikidropov throwing strikes from guard but Sweeney blocks nicely. #T2#
Mikidropov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sweeney can't keep his opponent in guard - Mikidropov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Mikidropov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sweeney is looking to improve his position.
Sweeney gets back to full guard.
Mikidropov won't allow Sweeney to sweep him here. #T3#
Mikidropov wants to control from the top but Sweeney keeps moving.
Mikidropov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sweeney seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sweeney looking for a sweep. Not yet Sweeney, not yet.
Mikidropov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mikidropov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sweeney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mikidropov circles away.#TD2#
Mikidropov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mikidropov lands in his opponent's guard.
Mikidropov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Mikidropov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sweeney keeping full guard, as Mikidropov tries to pass.
Sweeney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sweeney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mikidropov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sweeney wants to control from the top but Mikidropov keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sweeney tries to free his leg and advance position but Mikidropov is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Mikidropov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mikidropov 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Mikidropov! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 13
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Balrog gets caught napping as Mikidropov dives in and scores a takedown. Balrog manages to retain guard.
Balrog throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Balrog is looking for a triangle here but Mikidropov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mikidropov controlling the position.
Balrog manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mikidropov wants to take a breather but Balrog is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balrog gets full guard.
Balrog will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Balrog keeping moving, preventing Mikidropov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Balrog has his foot on Mikidropov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mikidropov works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Mikidropov won't allow Balrog to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Balrog throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mikidropov escapes and throws Balrog's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Balrog tries to bench press Mikidropov off him but Mikidropov keeps the position.
Mikidropov controlling the position.
Balrog is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mikidropov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Balrog keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mikidropov is looking to take a break and control but Balrog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balrog is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mikidropov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mikidropov's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Balrog looking for the choke from the back.
Mikidropov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Balrog is punishing Mikidropov with some ground and pound.
Mikidropov is trapped and Balrog is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balrog has the hooks in. Mikidropov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Balrog wants to control but Mikidropov is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Mikidropov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Mikidropov is in a bad position with Balrog working for a choke. Mikidropov manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Mikidropov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikidropov trying to control the position from guard on top but Balrog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balrog not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balrog looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Mikidropov is pushing down on Balrog's leg trying to pass to half guard. Balrog is fighting to maintain full guard but Mikidropov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Balrog wants to improve his position but Mikidropov is controlling well.
#SUB#
Mikidropov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Balrog doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mikidropov.
Balrog trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mikidropov manages to pass to mount!
Mikidropov content just to control the position here.
Mikidropov wants to control the pace but Balrog is squirming around nicely.
Balrog really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Mikidropov looking to ground and pound but Balrog is blocking nicely.
Balrog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Balrog tries to improve his position but instead Mikidropov has taken his back!
Balrog tries to roll but Mikidropov sticks to his back.
Mikidropov trying to control.
Balrog has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Balrog can't escape the position.
Balrog is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Mikidropov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Balrog's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikidropov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Balrog stuffs the takedown attempt from Mikidropov. Mikidropov gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Balrog gets caught napping as Mikidropov dives in and scores a takedown. Balrog manages to retain guard.
Balrog 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.
Mikidropov stays in close to Balrog's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Balrog throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mikidropov escapes and throws Balrog's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mikidropov misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov controls the position.
Balrog can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Balrog tries to buck Mikidropov off but Mikidropov is having none of it.
Balrog is still trying to improve position.
Balrog keeps trying to improve his position.
Mikidropov trying to control the action but Balrog is working from the bottom.
Mikidropov working the ground and pound. #T2#
Mikidropov staying calm.
Balrog is looking to reverse the position.
Mikidropov wants to stand but Balrog has his arm trapped.
Balrog is looking for a sweep.
Mikidropov taking a breather here.
Balrog tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Mikidropov wants to stand but Balrog is controlling his arm.
Balrog is looking for a sweep.
Mikidropov controlling the position from side mount.
Balrog is trying to work for a sweep but Mikidropov has mounted him!
Balrog is looking to get to half guard.
Viktor Mikidropov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mikidropov tries to control but Balrog wriggling away.
Mikidropov prevents Balrog from getting the reversal.#T4#
Mikidropov controlling from mount.
Balrog is desperately trying to improve his position but Mikidropov has a good base and remains in mount.
Mikidropov trying to control but Balrog is having none of it.
Balrog wants to hold on but Mikidropov pushes him away.
Mikidropov wants to control the pace but Balrog is squirming around nicely.
Balrog really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balrog wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Balrog tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikidropov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mikidropov misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Balrog counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from Balrog. #SUB2#
Balrog is trying to work for a kimura but Mikidropov is defending well.
Ground and pound from Balrog.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Balrog lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Balrog is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mikidropov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Balrog.
Balrog prevents Mikidropov from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Mikidropov controls Balrog momentarily but Balrog frees himself.
Balrog with a nice head shot there.
Mikidropov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balrog can do to turn this around?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mikidropov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mikidropov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Balrog trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Balrog working for a triangle but Mikidropov defends it easily.
Balrog looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Mikidropov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balrog is keeping the position for now.
Mikidropov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Balrog's guard.
Mikidropov trying to control but Balrog is working from the bottom.
Balrog seems keen to control Mikidropov's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Balrog working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mikidropov has passed into half guard!
Mikidropov wants to take a breather but Balrog is having none of it. #T3#
Mikidropov wants to stand up but Balrog is controlling the position.
Balrog is looking to improve his position.
Mikidropov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Balrog actively working from the bottom here.
Mikidropov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mikidropov fails with a takedown attempt.
Balrog feints the counter takedown.
Mikidropov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Balrog. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Balrog shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mikidropov but Mikidropov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Balrog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice sprawl there from Mikidropov as Balrog shoots in.
Viktor Mikidropov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Balrog.
Balrog tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mikidropov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Balrog somewhat.
Johannes Balrog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mikidropov feints and as Balrog raises his hands in defense, Mikidropov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mikidropov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balrog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mikidropov trying to control the position from guard on top but Balrog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mikidropov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Mikidropov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mikidropov 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Mikidropov! |
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Event:
CCC 1 : Locke vs Emelianenko
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Petersen lands a body shot.
Petersen misses with the combination.
Mikidropov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petersen counters with a left and a right that stings Mikidropov.
Mikidropov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Petersen takes the fight into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Mikidropov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC2#
Petersen manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petersen.#TD#
Mikidropov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petersen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen wants to get back to his feet but Mikidropov is dominant here and he's now got Petersen's back!#T1#
Mikidropov somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Mikidropov somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mikidropov is persistently looking for the submission but Petersen is defending it well.
#SUB#
Petersen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mikidropov's arms.
Petersen tries to roll but Mikidropov sticks to his back.
Petersen is trying to stand back up.
Mikidropov controlling the position well here. Petersen rolled but Mikidropov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T2#
Petersen is in bad spot here.
Petersen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mikidropov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Petersen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mikidropov struggling to land strikes to the head as Petersen covers up. #SUB#
Mikidropov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3##SUB#
Mikidropov tightening his grip on Petersen, looking for the choke.
Mikidropov 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.
Petersen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mikidropov trying to control.
Petersen tries to escape but Mikidropov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Petersen 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.#T4#
Mikidropov scores with punches from the back.
#CUT#It looks like Davion Petersen has been cut.
Mikidropov not allowing Petersen to control his hands. #SUB#
Mikidropov looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Petersen taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Viktor Mikidropov! |
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Event:
MMAKI Prospects 1
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Mikidropov fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Mikidropov looking to score a takedown here. Hunt is defending well but Mikidropov drives through and ends up in Hunt's guard.
Mikidropov wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Mikidropov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov wants to stand but Hunt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Mikidropov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mikidropov looking to pass the guard.
Hunt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mikidropov content to stall in guard here.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mikidropov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Mikidropov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hunt has picked Mikidropov up and slammed him! Mikidropov can't keep hold of the triangle and Hunt manages to pass to side control!
Hunt takes a little break here. Mikidropov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mikidropov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hunt's best efforts.#SUB#
Mikidropov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mikidropov is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mikidropov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikidropov dominated that round.
That's time! Mikidropov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mikidropov looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well.
Mikidropov shoots in but no luck this time.
Mikidropov misses with a takedown
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Mikidropov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt leaves Mikidropov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Viktor Mikidropov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mikidropov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mikidropov somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.#T1#
Mikidropov fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Mikidropov backs off Hunt throws a huge counter combo but Mikidropov manages to avoid it all.
Mikidropov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mikidropov shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mikidropov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mikidropov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Hunt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mikidropov.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Mikidropov avoids it with no problem.
Mikidropov shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt slaps away a takedown attempt from Mikidropov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mikidropov fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hunt or perhaps it was just good defense by Mikidropov, which made it look bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mikidropov.
Mikidropov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunt swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mikidropov shoots in but no luck this time.
Hunt slaps away a takedown attempt from Mikidropov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mikidropov tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Mikidropov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Mikidropov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikidropov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunt.
Mikidropov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mikidropov shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunt sprawls well. He's pushed Mikidropov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunt circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Hunt misses.
Mikidropov darts in looking for a takedown but Hunt gets double underhooks and turns Mikidropov into the cage.
Hunt with the counter takedown but Mikidropov avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt leaves Mikidropov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Mikidropov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mikidropov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
Mikidropov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Mikidropov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mikidropov or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunt, which made it look bad.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mikidropov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Viktor Mikidropov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##TD#
Mikidropov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hunt on his heels. He'll look to pass Hunt's guard now, I'm sure.
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Hunt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Mikidropov controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hunt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 27:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt! |
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