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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Leadfoot throws a quick inside leg kick.
Galvao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leadfoot.
Leadfoot throws a head kick that half lands.
Leadfoot throws a head kick that misses.
Leadfoot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Galvao tries to counter with a takedown but Leadfoot is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Leadfoot moves into the clinch successfully.
Leadfoot lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Leadfoot obliges.
Leadfoot scores with a knee to the head.
Leadfoot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galvao is trying to pull guard but Leadfoot has him pressed against the cage.
Leadfoot slowing the pace effectively.
Leadfoot scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Leadfoot.
Galvao is looking for a takedown.
Leadfoot is pushing Galvao up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Galvao tries to pull guard but Leadfoot holds him up against the cage and eventually Galvao drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Galvao takes a knee right on the jaw!
Leadfoot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Galvao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Galvao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leadfoot to keep the fight standing.
Galvao is breathing heavily.
Leadfoot lands a knee to the body.
Leadfoot leaning his opponent against the cage.
Leadfoot landing knees to the head.
Leadfoot lands a good knee to the midsection. Galvao won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
Leadfoot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Galvao gets tackled into the cage by Leadfoot. Leadfoot maintains the clinch.
Leadfoot lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Leadfoot obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leadfoot scores with a knee to the head.
Leadfoot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2##BC2#
Leadfoot manages to break the clinch.
Leadfoot lands a head kick!
Leadfoot dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Galvao. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick from Leadfoot, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leadfoot dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Galvao. That did some damage!
Leadfoot throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Leadfoot.
Galvao attempts a counter takedown but Leadfoot avoids it well and moves away.
Galvao takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Leadfoot clinches up with Galvao and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Leadfoot breaks from the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Leadfoot instigates a clinch.
Leadfoot with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Leadfoot obliges.
Galvao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Leadfoot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Leadfoot connects with a knee to the head.
Leadfoot lands a knee to the head.
Galvao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leadfoot walks away with a smile on his face. Galvao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Leadfoot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leadfoot throws a head kick that misses.
Galvao half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leadfoot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leadfoot wants to slow Galvao down by chopping away at his legs.
Galvao appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Galvao blocks the body kick.
Galvao changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Galvao takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galvao avoids the head kick by Leadfoot.
Leadfoot fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Galvao is out of range.
That kick from Leadfoot tenderised Galvao's leg. Galvao is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Leadfoot pushes Galvao up against the cage in a clinch.
Galvao is trying to pull guard but Leadfoot has him pressed against the cage.
Leadfoot with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Leadfoot breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Leadfoot closes the distance and pushes Galvao back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galvao tries to pull guard but Leadfoot holds him up against the cage and eventually Galvao drops back down to his feet.
Leadfoot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Galvao's face.
Leadfoot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Galvao jumps guard but Leadfoot turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Falco Leadfoot dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Leadfoot lands a high kick!
#CL2#
Leadfoot has closed the distance and engaged Galvao in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Leadfoot.
Galvao tries to pull guard but Leadfoot won't allow it.
#BC2#
Leadfoot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leadfoot lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#Galvao is rocked!#CL2#
Leadfoot has Galvao up against the cage in a clinch.
Leadfoot landing knees to the head.
Galvao fails to pull guard.
Leadfoot scores with a knee to the head.
Leadfoot lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leadfoot working Galvao over with knees to the body.
Galvao tries to pull guard but Leadfoot holds him up against the cage and eventually Galvao drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leadfoot takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Leadfoot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've been informed that Leadfoot has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Leadfoot breaks the clinch.
Falco Leadfoot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leadfoot throws a nice head kick!
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Falco Leadfoot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Galvao fails to pull guard.
Galvao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leadfoot smiles and moves away.
Galvao blocks a head kick by Leadfoot.
Galvao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Leadfoot takes the fight into the clinch.
Galvao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leadfoot just stands there and leans against the cage.
Leadfoot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Galvao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Leadfoot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Leadfoot throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Leadfoot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Galvao tries to counter with a takedown but Leadfoot is quick to defend against it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leadfoot misses with a low kick.
Galvao feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leadfoot throws a leg kick but Galvao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Galvao appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Leadfoot pushes Galvao up against the cage in a clinch.
Galvao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Galvao is trying to pull guard but Leadfoot turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Galvao jumps guard but Leadfoot stands there with Galvao around his waist. Galvao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Galvao wants to get back to striking at distance but Leadfoot won't allow it.
Galvao fails to pull guard.
Leadfoot with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Leadfoot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Falco Leadfoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL2#
Galvao gets tackled into the cage by Leadfoot. Leadfoot maintains the clinch.
Galvao is looking to break free of the clinch but Leadfoot has double underhooks.
Leadfoot lands a good knee to the midsection. Galvao won't want to take too many of those.
Galvao is trying to break free.
Leadfoot lands a knee to the head.
Galvao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leadfoot just stands there and leans against the cage.
Leadfoot's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Leadfoot putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Galvao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Leadfoot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Galvao tries to pull guard but Leadfoot holds him up against the cage and eventually Galvao drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Galvao tries to pull guard but Leadfoot won't allow it.
Leadfoot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Galvao's face.
A knee to the head by Leadfoot.
Galvao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Galvao takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galvao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Galvao tries to pull guard but Leadfoot won't allow it.
#BC2#
Leadfoot breaks the clinch.
Leadfoot throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leadfoot throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Galvao tries to counter with a takedown but Leadfoot is quick to defend against it.
Leadfoot misses with a head kick.
Galvao is looking to counter the offense by Leadfoot and move into the clinch.
Falco Leadfoot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as Galvao blocks the leg kick.
As Leadfoot tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Leadfoot manages to avoid the attempt.
Galvao blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Falco Leadfoot 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##CL2#
Leadfoot clinches.
Gabriel Galvao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leadfoot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Leadfoot lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Leadfoot.
Leadfoot landing knees to the head.
Galvao tries to pull guard but Leadfoot holds him up against the cage and eventually Galvao drops back down to his feet.
Leadfoot lands a knee to the head.
Galvao fails to pull guard.
Leadfoot lands a knee to the head.
Galvao tries to pull guard but Leadfoot holds him up against the cage and eventually Galvao drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galvao tries to pull guard but Leadfoot won't allow it.
Leadfoot taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Leadfoot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leadfoot misses with a head kick.
Galvao tries to counter with a takedown but Leadfoot is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Leadfoot.
Galvao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Leadfoot.#T1##CL2#
Leadfoot closes the distance and pushes Galvao back into the cage.
Galvao jumps guard but Leadfoot stands there with Galvao around his waist. Galvao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Galvao jumps guard but Leadfoot stands there with Galvao around his waist. Galvao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leadfoot scores with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Leadfoot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leadfoot throws a head kick but Galvao moves out of range.
Leadfoot throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Leadfoot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Galvao appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leadfoot throws a low kick but it's checked well by Galvao.
Leadfoot misses with a kick to the body.
#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Galvao tries to pull guard but Leadfoot holds him up against the cage and eventually Galvao drops back down to his feet.
Leadfoot unloads a knee to the mid-section. Galvao lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Galvao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leadfoot smiles and moves away.
Leadfoot scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Leadfoot closes the distance and clinches.
Galvao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leadfoot to keep the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leadfoot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Leadfoot landing knees to the head.
Galvao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Galvao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leadfoot to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Leadfoot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leadfoot scoring well with a low kick there.
Leadfoot is looking to slow Galvao down with leg kicks.
Leadfoot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leadfoot throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Galvao tries to keep at a distance but Leadfoot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leadfoot putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Galvao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Leadfoot manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Leadfoot has Galvao up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Leadfoot.
Galvao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4##BC2#
Leadfoot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leadfoot will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Galvao half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leadfoot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Galvao avoids the head kick by Leadfoot.
Falco Leadfoot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leadfoot misses with a low kick.
Galvao tries to counter with a takedown but Leadfoot is quick to defend against it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leadfoot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Galvao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Leadfoot manages to circle out of the way.
Leadfoot misses with a head kick.
That kick from Leadfoot tenderised Galvao's leg. Galvao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leadfoot throws a low kick but Galvao avoids it.
Galvao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Leadfoot.
Leadfoot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leadfoot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Falco Leadfoot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leadfoot 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 24:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Falco Leadfoot! |
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Event:
WFC 21: Brunson vs Smith
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Heredia throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Hurst holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Heredia misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hurst creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hurst.
Hurst lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hurst.
Hurst lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hurst lands a hook that snaps the head of Heredia backwards. #CUT#It looks like Roberto Heredia has been cut.
Hurst lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heredia backwards.
Heredia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hurst lands a hook that snaps the head of Heredia backwards.
Heredia tries to throw a body punch but Hurst avoids it by throwing Heredia back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heredia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurst fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hurst definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hurst swings wildly with an uppercut but Heredia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heredia tries to work over Hurst's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heredia.
Hurst scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Heredia is trying to maintain a safe position but Hurst gets an underhook and turns Heredia into the cage.
Heredia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hurst has Heredia pressed against the cage, preventing Heredia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hurst.
Hurst misses with a body punch.
Heredia misses with a punch to the body.
Heredia misses with the head strike.
Heredia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hurst scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hurst misses with some punches.
Heredia taking a breather.
Hurst blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heredia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hurst struggles to land a body shot inside as Heredia controls his hands.
Hurst has a couple of punches blocked by Heredia.
Hurst misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heredia blocks a body shot from Hurst. #T2#
Hurst lands with a light punch inside.
Hurst working aggressively here.
Hurst working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hurst blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hurst has a couple of punches blocked by Heredia.
Heredia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Hurst.
Hurst gets through Heredia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurst lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hurst tries to work over Heredia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Hurst.
Hurst struggles to land a body shot inside as Heredia controls his hands.
Hurst tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heredia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hurst.
Heredia throws a head punch that misses.
Hurst keeps control of Heredia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hurst swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Hurst swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Hurst scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hurst.
Heredia stalling in the clinch but Hurst improves position.
Hurst misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hurst blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heredia prevents a body shot from Hurst.
Heredia stalling in the clinch but Hurst improves position.
Hurst lands a shot to the body.
Heredia prevents a body shot from Hurst.
Hurst lands a shoulder strike.
Hurst blocks an uppercut.
Hurst tries to work over Heredia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hurst lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hurst.
Heredia struggles to land a body shot inside as Hurst controls his hands.
Hurst blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hurst misses with some punches.
#T4#
Hurst lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heredia or not.
Hurst working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heredia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hurst's elbow.
Heredia lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heredia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hurst misses with a punch to the body.
Hurst lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heredia.
Hurst lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Heredia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Heredia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hurst misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Hurst.
Hurst misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hurst cracks Heredia with a nice body shot.
Heredia looks winded!
Hurst lands an uppercut.
Hurst slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hurst.
Hurst lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heredia backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Hurst dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Heredia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Heredia moves away from the strike by Hurst.
Hurst wants to clinch.
Heredia swings widly with a right hand
letting Hurst counter with a right hand.
Hurst is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heredia can do to turn this around?
Heredia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurst.
Heredia throws a poor cross that misses
and Hurst counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heredia thinking.
Heredia misses with a straight right.
Hurst is looking to counter punch.
Heredia tries to clinch up
and Hurst connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hurst scores with a sloppy right hand. Heredia should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heredia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Heredia throws a hook but Hurst blocks it.
Heredia misses with a lunging right hand
and Hurst counters with a left to the body.
Hurst thuds a left hand into Heredia's body.
Hurst throws a body kick that misses.
Heredia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
A combination from Heredia does no damage.
Hurst jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Heredia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Heredia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hurst under the eye.
Heredia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Heredia is breathing heavily.
Hurst displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heredia throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hurst.
Gordon Hurst is winning the standup battle so far.
Hurst throws a right hand that Heredia ducks under and follows up with a left that Heredia also avoids with ease.
Roberto Heredia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurst scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heredia in his tracks. #ROC#Heredia is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Roberto Heredia's cut even more.
Hurst feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Heredia crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gordon Hurst!
Gordon Hurst 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 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 19: Romero vs Nilsson
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Baltaretu blocks the body kick.
Williston misses with a low kick.
Williston seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Williston takes a swing at Baltaretu's ribcage but misses.
Baltaretu tries for a takedown but Williston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baltaretu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williston wants to slow Baltaretu down by chopping away at his legs.
Williston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A clash of legs there as Baltaretu blocks the low kick.
Williston throws a push kick but Baltaretu slaps the foot to one side.
Baltaretu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baltaretu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Williston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baltaretu.
Williston misses with a body shot.
Williston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baltaretu with the counter takedown but Williston avoids it easily.
Baltaretu shoots in but no luck this time.
Antonio Williston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Baltaretu.
Williston scores with a nice right hand.
#TD2#
Baltaretu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Williston throws Baltaretu to one side and escapes!#T1#
Williston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baltaretu checks it well. #TD2#
Baltaretu feints and as Williston raises his hands in defense, Baltaretu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williston trying to keep a closed guard but Baltaretu is proving a slippery customer.
Williston is really struggling to control Baltaretu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Baltaretu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baltaretu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Williston keeping moving, preventing Baltaretu from controlling successfully.
Baltaretu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williston's head.
Baltaretu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baltaretu throwing strikes but missing.
Baltaretu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baltaretu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Baltaretu throwing strikes from guard but Williston blocks nicely.
Baltaretu landing with the ground and pound.
Baltaretu controlling from the top position.
Baltaretu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baltaretu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Williston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baltaretu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Baltaretu throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Baltaretu controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Williston is looking to land body kicks.
Baltaretu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Baltaretu tries to counter it with a takedown but Williston pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Williston leaves Baltaretu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Antonio Williston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williston with the inside leg kick.
Williston slaps away a takedown attempt from Baltaretu, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Baltaretu shoots in and bounces Williston off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Williston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Williston has momentary wrist control but Baltaretu slips an elbow through the middle.
Baltaretu postures up in Williston's guard and throws a big left but Williston blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baltaretu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williston wants to stand and escape but Baltaretu is having none of it.
We've been informed that Baltaretu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Baltaretu cracks Williston with a solid left hand.
Baltaretu postures up and lands a big shot to Williston's brow.
Baltaretu throws a big right hand that misses.
Baltaretu stands up over Williston, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Baltaretu wants to control from the top but Williston keeps moving.
Baltaretu chips away with some ground and pound.
Baltaretu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williston is trying to control the position but Baltaretu postures up.
Baltaretu scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#Williston is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Williston dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Williston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Williston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Baltaretu shoots in and gets a takedown into Williston's guard.
Williston working a defensive guard but Baltaretu passes into half guard.
Baltaretu is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Williston is hurt! He's hurt bad - Baltaretu fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Williston from any more punishment! Congratulations to Baltaretu! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Baltaretu!
Andrei Baltaretu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
WFC 19: Romero vs Nilsson
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Alexander will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ibragim Ibragimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ibragimov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ibragimov defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander throws out a loose jab but Ibragimov uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Ibragimov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alexander is not content to let Ibragimov control the position.
Alexander trying to remain calm as Ibragimov controls from the top position.
Ibragimov cracks Alexander with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Alexander is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ibragimov lands some shots froms side control.
Alexander manages to get back to half guard.
Ibragimov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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!
Ibragimov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Alexander is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ibragimov scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Alexander looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Alexander actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ibragimov lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Alexander is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibragimov pulls his head out easily.
Alexander trying to hold on to Ibragimov's head to control him but Ibragimov postures up.
Ibragimov is keen to just control but Alexander is a slippery customer.
Ibragimov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibragimov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ibragimov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ibragimov lands a nice short elbow.#T2##SUB2#
Alexander looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Alexander looking for submissions off his back.
Alexander is trying to maintain the position but Ibragimov is very close to passing his half guard.
Ibragimov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alexander tries to roll over but Ibragimov keeps him under control.
Ibragimov working Alexander over with strikes.
Alexander is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ibragimov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alexander on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Alexander is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibragimov 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.
Alexander is still in real trouble! Can Ibragimov finish him?
Ibragimov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ibragimov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Alexander! More strikes land and this one is all over! Ibragimov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibragim Ibragimov!
After the fight, Ibragim Ibragimov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 80
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Marcelo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ibrahim decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (0) Silva
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Ibrahim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping busy.
Ibrahim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibrahim pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
#SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.#T1#
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibrahim pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ibrahim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ibrahim is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ibrahim is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibrahim pulls his head out easily.
Ibrahim content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ibrahim not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
#SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibrahim pulls his head out easily.
Silva wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping busy.
#T4#
Well, if Ibrahim 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.
Ibrahim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard. #SUB#
Ibrahim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Ibrahim trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ibrahim in particular looking to stall.
Ibrahim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ibrahim not doing much here.
Silva won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount. #T6##SUB#
Ibrahim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ibrahim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well. #SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard. #T7##SUB#
Ibrahim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Ibrahim has control of the leg.
Ibrahim uses his free foot to push down on Silva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silva. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (5) vs (0) Silva#SUB#
Ibrahim working for a guillotine from mount but Silva is in no mood to give up.
Ibrahim trying to control but Silva is having none of it. #SUB#
Ibrahim jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silva manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T8##SUB#
Ibrahim is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well. #SUB#
Ibrahim goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ibrahim but great work by Silva. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (5) vs (4) Silva
Ibrahim is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (9) vs (4) Silva
Ibrahim is hanging on to Silva's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Ibrahim looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva rolls, trying to escape but Ibrahim keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Silva is trying to roll into a better position but Ibrahim has get a rear naked choke and Silva is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ahmad Ibrahim!
A relieved looking Ahmad Ibrahim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 73
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; John Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Marcelo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
John Lake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lake shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Lake sets himself, and Silva steps forward looking for the clinch! Lake avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lake. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Silva pushes Lake up against the cage in a clinch.
Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Silva decides to pull guard.
Lake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lake is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lake defends well.#SUB2#
Silva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lake has passed into half guard!
#T1#
Lake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lake is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily.
Lake is controlling the pace.
Lake wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position. #T2#
Lake slows the pace down in half guard.
Lake frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (3) vs (0) Silva
Lake controlling the pace for now.
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Lake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lake content just to control the position here.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Lake looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Silva can't escape the position.
Silva tries to control the position but Lake now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lake (6) vs (0) Silva
Lake is riding his opponent, not letting Silva buck him off.
Lake has the hooks in. Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Lake biding his time, controlling Silva.
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lake keeps control of the position easily here as Silva tries to buck him off.
Lake is hanging on to Silva's back as he tries to escape.
We've been informed that Silva has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Silva is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lake.
Lake seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Lake's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Lake.
Silva rolls, trying to escape but Lake keeps control of the position.
#T6#
Lake 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.
Lake keeps control of the position as Silva tries to break free.
Silva tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lake is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Silva is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Lake (9) vs (0) Silva
Lake has good solid back control here.
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lake controlling the position well here. Silva rolled but Lake kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Silva wants to escape the position.
#T7#
Silva prevents Lake from getting a body triangle.
Silva rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Well, if Lake 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.
#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Lake controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8##SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Lake is taking a breather. Silva 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.
Lake wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Lake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Lake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lake slows the pace down in half guard.
Lake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lake controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10##SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Lake slows the pace down in half guard. #T11#
Lake prevents Silva from improving his position.
Lake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lake prevents Silva from improving his position.
Lake sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but Lake is controlling well.
#T12#
Lake wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Lake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lake is aware though and is defending well.
Lake passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lake stalling.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Lake is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T13#
Lake wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Lake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Lake trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Lake passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (12) vs (0) Silva
Lake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lake takes the fight on points by 12 to 0. |
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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 16: Avangyan vs Alexander
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Hulk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Heredia defends well and Hulk ends up having to push Heredia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hulk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Hulk wants the takedown. Heredia is fighting it off but Hulk persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Heredia's guard against the cage.
Hulk stops Heredia from standing up.
Hulk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hulk cracks Heredia with a solid left hand.
Hulk is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Hulk works over Heredia with some ground and pound from guard.
Hulk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hulk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Heredia's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hulk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT#It looks like Roberto Heredia has been cut.
Hulk distracts Heredia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hulk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hulk stands up over Heredia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hulk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hulk advances position into side control!
Heredia takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Heredia taking punishment in the form of punches.
#CUT#That has opened up Roberto Heredia's cut even more.#SUB#
Hulk is working to tighten his grip on Heredia's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Heredia has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hulk is really squeezing tight and eventually Heredia passes out! Hulk breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Iranian Hulk!
Iranian Hulk thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WFC 16: Avangyan vs Alexander
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Baltaretu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drake defends well and Baltaretu ends up having to push Drake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Baltaretu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Drake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baltaretu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drake is trying to keep Baltaretu in close.
Baltaretu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake trying to control the position here.
Baltaretu content to stall in guard here.
Baltaretu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drake is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baltaretu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baltaretu works over Drake with some ground and pound from guard.
Drake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drake tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Baltaretu throwing strikes but missing.
Baltaretu throws a big right hand that misses.
Baltaretu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drake's head.
Baltaretu is in close to Drake's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baltaretu throws a big right hand that misses.
Drake has momentary wrist control but Baltaretu slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baltaretu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baltaretu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baltaretu scoring with some ground and pound.
Drake controls Baltaretu momentarily but Baltaretu frees himself.
Baltaretu cracks Drake with a solid left hand.#T2#
Baltaretu chips away with some ground and pound.
Baltaretu trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Baltaretu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baltaretu is looking to work some ground and pound but Drake has wrist control.
Baltaretu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baltaretu looking to sit in guard and control but Drake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Baltaretu wants to stand up but Drake is controlling him.
Baltaretu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Baltaretu is looking to stand up but Drake isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Baltaretu managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baltaretu shoots in but Drake avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Baltaretu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Drake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baltaretu is looking to work some ground and pound but Drake has wrist control.
Baltaretu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baltaretu on the ground.#T4#
Drake wants to get back to his feet but Baltaretu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baltaretu stays in close to Drake's body and controls the position.
Baltaretu trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake 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.
Baltaretu shoots for a double leg takedown but Drake sprawls well. He's pushed Baltaretu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tear Drop Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Baltaretu.
Baltaretu ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Baltaretu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drake defends well and Baltaretu ends up having to push Drake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Drake rushes Baltaretu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baltaretu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drake with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrei Baltaretu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Drake misses with a straight right. #CUT#It looks like Andrei Baltaretu has been cut.
Baltaretu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drake as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Baltaretu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drake to the mat! Drake manages to get full guard.
Baltaretu won't allow Drake to get back to his feet.
Drake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baltaretu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baltaretu connects with a couple of short punches.
Baltaretu with a nice head shot there.
Baltaretu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baltaretu working some strikes from top position.
Baltaretu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Wolves Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Baltaretu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baltaretu landing some decent shots from guard.
Baltaretu won't allow Drake to get back to his feet. #T1#
Baltaretu lands a couple of digs.
Baltaretu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Drake controls Baltaretu momentarily but Baltaretu frees himself.
Baltaretu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baltaretu wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Drake trying to keep a closed guard but Baltaretu is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baltaretu shoots for a double leg takedown but Drake sprawls well. He's pushed Baltaretu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baltaretu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drake is fending him off so far but Baltaretu persists. Nope, Drake circles away and we're back to standing.
Tear Drop Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Baltaretu.
Baltaretu shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Baltaretu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Drake wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Baltaretu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drake on his heels. He'll look to pass Drake's guard now, I'm sure.
Baltaretu throws a big elbow that misses.
Baltaretu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baltaretu is looking to work some ground and pound but Drake has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baltaretu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baltaretu throwing strikes from guard but Drake blocks nicely.
Baltaretu throws a strike but Drake rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Baltaretu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andrei Baltaretu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Baltaretu is retaining full guard.
Baltaretu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drake stays in close to Baltaretu's body and controls the position.
Baltaretu 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.#T3#
Baltaretu wants to get back to his feet but Drake is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baltaretu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baltaretu is looking to stand up but Drake isn't so interested in that idea.
Baltaretu 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.#SUB#
Drake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Baltaretu wants to get back to his feet but Drake is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Drake tries to sprawl but Baltaretu drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Baltaretu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drake's head.
Drake on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baltaretu is nestled in close to Drake, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Drake trying to control from the bottom.
Baltaretu lands strikes from half guard.
Baltaretu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drake defending well though.
Baltaretu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drake defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baltaretu trying to mount his opponent but Drake defends it.
Ground and pound from Baltaretu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baltaretu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Baltaretu lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Baltaretu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrei Baltaretu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Drake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baltaretu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drake avoids it really well and circles away.
Baltaretu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drake's waist but Drake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baltaretu off to one side.
Baltaretu misses with a takedown attempt - Drake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tear Drop Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Baltaretu.
Nice defenses there by Baltaretu.#CL#
Drake clinches with his opponent.
Drake landing knees to the head.
Drake connects with a knee to the head.
Baltaretu tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake scores with a knee to the head.
Drake using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baltaretu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drake pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baltaretu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Baltaretu gets tackled into the cage by Drake. Drake maintains the clinch. #T1#
Baltaretu has Drake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #KD#
Drake drops Baltaretu with a big knee straight up the middle! Baltaretu is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Drake throws a looping overhand right but Baltaretu ducks down to avoid it.
Drake misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Baltaretu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Drake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baltaretu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baltaretu throws a big right hand that misses.
Baltaretu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baltaretu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tear Drop Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrei Baltaretu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baltaretu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baltaretu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baltaretu lands a couple of elbows.
Baltaretu connects with a couple of short punches.
Baltaretu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Drake tries to clinch up.
Drake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baltaretu.#TD2#
Baltaretu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baltaretu is trying to control the action in half guard but Drake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Drake actively working from the bottom here.
Drake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baltaretu. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baltaretu lands a nice short elbow.
Baltaretu wants to take a breather but Drake is having none of it.
Drake has hold of Baltaretu's hands but Baltaretu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Baltaretu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baltaretu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Baltaretu there.
Ground and pound from Baltaretu.
Baltaretu lands strikes from half guard.
Baltaretu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Baltaretu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Baltaretu connects with a nice short shot to Drake's temple.
Baltaretu slips a nice elbow through Drake's hands, connecting with Drake's forehead.#T4#
Baltaretu working the head and body with strikes.
Drake has hold of Baltaretu's hands but Baltaretu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Baltaretu working the head and body with strikes.
Baltaretu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Baltaretu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drake keeps working.
Baltaretu working over Drake with some ground and pound. Drake looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baltaretu lands a nice short elbow.
Baltaretu is nestled in close to Drake, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baltaretu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Baltaretu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Baltaretu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tear Drop Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baltaretu 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Baltaretu!
A less than humble Andrei Baltaretu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
WFC 14: Elin vs Romero
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Sadulaev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamamoto circles away.#TD#
Sadulaev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sadulaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yamamoto wants to stand but Sadulaev is controlling the position.
Sadulaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sadulaev controlling from the top position.
Yamamoto wants to stand and escape but Sadulaev is having none of it.
Yamamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sadulaev prevents Yamamoto from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadulaev wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Yamamoto wants to stand and escape but Sadulaev is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yamamoto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Yamamoto misses with a hook.#TD#
Yamamoto gets caught flat footed, as Sadulaev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sadulaev connects with a couple of short punches.
Yamamoto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sadulaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sadulaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yamamoto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sadulaev is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sadulaev.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yamamoto told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sadulaev trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom. #T2#
Yamamoto wants to stand but Sadulaev is controlling the position.
Sadulaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sadulaev cracks Yamamoto with a solid left hand.
Sadulaev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sadulaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sadulaev lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#Yamamoto is rocked!
Sadulaev won't allow Yamamoto to get back to his feet.
Sadulaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yamamoto is still in real trouble! Can Sadulaev finish him?
Sadulaev with a nice head shot there.
Sadulaev loads up on a big left hand. Yamamoto felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sadulaev looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Yamamoto can't hide his disappointment, as Sadulaev celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdulrashid Sadulaev!
In his post fight interview, Abdulrashid Sadulaev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WFC 13: Constantinou vs Aliyev
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Ibragimov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bennett circles away.
Ibragimov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ibragimov shoots for a double leg takedown but Bennett sprawls well. He's pushed Ibragimov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tommy Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibragim Ibragimov.
Bennett throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennett misses with a straight left.
Bennett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Ibragimov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bennett sprawls well initially but Ibragimov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bennett kicks off Ibragimov and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Bennett misses.
Bennett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ibragimov doesn't seem bothered though.
Ibragim Ibragimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibragimov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Ibragimov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bennett was covering up waiting for the punch and Ibragimov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ibragimov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ibragimov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ibragimov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Ibragimov throws a strike but Bennett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett preventing the sweep. #ES2#
Ibragimov has his feet on Bennett's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bennett enables Ibragimov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bennett manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ibragimov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ibragimov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bennett is keeping the position for now.
Ibragimov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ibragimov throws a big elbow that misses.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Ibragimov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ibragimov connects with a couple of short punches.
Ibragimov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bennett's head.
Ibragimov is in close to Bennett's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ibragimov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ibragimov scoring with some ground and pound.
Bennett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ibragimov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibragimov looking to sit in guard and control but Bennett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ibragimov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Ibragimov wants to stand and escape but Bennett is having none of it. #SU#
Bennett stands up and waves to Ibragimov to follow him.
Bennett slaps away a takedown attempt from Ibragimov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ibragimov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ibragimov avoids the body shot from Bennett.
Bennett throws a shot to the body.
Ibragimov shoots in for a takedown but Bennett shows good takedown defense.
Ibragimov shoots in looking for a takedown. Bennett tries to sprawl out of it but Ibragimov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bennett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bennett throws a body punch but Ibragimov moves out of range. #TD2#
Bennett tries to sprawl but Ibragimov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ibragimov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bennett taking some punishment here, with Ibragimov in his half guard.
Ibragimov working Bennett over with strikes. #T4#
Ibragimov slips a nice elbow through Bennett's hands, connecting with Bennett's forehead.
Ibragimov lands strikes from half guard.
Ibragimov working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ibragimov lands a nice short elbow.
Ibragimov trying to control from half guard but Bennett is working away.
Bennett looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ibragimov working Bennett over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibragimov slows the pace down in half guard.
Ibragimov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Bennett will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bennett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Ibragimov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bennett's half guard.
Bennett pushes Ibragimov off and gets back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ibragimov staying out of range there.
Ibragimov shoots in but Bennett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ibragimov shoots for a takedown but Bennett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Ibragimov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibragimov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ibragimov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bennett's head.
Ibragimov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bennett's head.
Ibragimov throws an elbow that misses. Bennett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ibragimov's guard. Nice move by Bennett!#REVR#
Ibragimov wants to stand up but Bennett is controlling him. #T1#
Bennett being controlled here momentarily.
Ibragimov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bennett is one step ahead there.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Ibragimov wants to stand up but Bennett is controlling him. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ibragimov is controlling Bennett's posture.
Bennett prevents Ibragimov from getting back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Bennett gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ibragimov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bennett uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bennett tries to bum rush Ibragimov with a series of wild strikes but Ibragimov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Bennett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3##TD2#
Ibragimov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bennett is trying to defend but Ibragimov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ibragimov working over Bennett with some ground and pound. Bennett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ibragimov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ibragimov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bennett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ibragimov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bennett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bennett wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Ibragimov 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 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. Ibragimov connects with a nice short shot to Bennett's temple. #T4#
Ibragimov working Bennett over with strikes.
Ibragimov winds up and cracks Bennett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ibragimov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bennett taking some punishment here, with Ibragimov in his 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. Ibragimov connects with a nice short shot to Bennett's temple. #ROC2#Bennett is rocked!
Ibragimov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Bennett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibragimov lands a big elbow - Bennett is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Ibragimov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibragim Ibragimov!
After the fight, Ibragim Ibragimov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
WFC 13: Constantinou vs Aliyev
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Aliyev ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
It seemed like Aliyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aliyev tries to clinch but Constantinou is having none of it.
A slow jab from Constantinou misses its intended target.
Constantinou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aliyev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aliyev missing with a left hand there. Constantinou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Constantinou misses with a looping left.
Constantinou avoids the body shot from Aliyev.
Aliyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Constantinou seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Constantinou walks into a jab.
Constantinou digs a good body shot into Aliyev's ribs.
Aliyev loads up on a big right hand but Constantinou slips the punch.
Aliyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aliyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aliyev misses with a body shot.
Aliyev throws a jab when Constantinou was well out of range.
Aliyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aliyev throws a hook to the side of Constantinou's head but Constantinou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Constantinou moves out of range as Aliyev strikes.
Constantinou lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aliyev throws a body punch but Constantinou moves out of range.
It looked like Constantinou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Constantinou throws a jab when Aliyev was well out of range.
Constantinou moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Constantinou.
Islam Aliyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aliyev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Constantinou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Constantinou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Constantinou lands a glancing blow to the side of Aliyev's head.
Constantinou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aliyev.
Constantinou lands with a hook. Aliyev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aliyev misses with an uppercut. Constantinou saw that one coming.
Constantinou misses with an uppercut.
Aliyev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aliyev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Constantinou.
Aliyev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Constantinou is looking to counter punch.
Constantinou lands a jab to the nose.
Constantinou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aliyev.
Constantinou is looking to counter punch.
Constantinou throws a jab when Aliyev was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Constantinou.
Constantinou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aliyev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Constantinou.
Aliyev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Constantinou.#T2#
The fighters circling - Constantinou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Constantinou throws an overhand right that lands on Aliyev's shoulder, as Aliyev tries to avoid the shot.
Constantinou with a jab.
Aliyev doesn't manage to clinch there - Constantinou circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aliyev. Constantinou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aliyev is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Constantinou throws a one two combo.
Constantinou moves away from the strike by Aliyev.
A quick step to the side and Constantinou tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Constantinou is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aliyev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aliyev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aliyev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aliyev throws a jab when Constantinou was well out of range.
Constantinou throws a big shot that misses.
Constantinou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aliyev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Constantinou throws out the jab.
Aliyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aliyev connects with a jab.
Constantinou misses with a straight right.
Constantinou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Constantinou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Constantinou moves out of range of the strikes.
Constantinou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Aliyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aliyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Constantinou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aliyev.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aliyev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aliyev stuns Constantinou with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Constantinou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aliyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Constantinou is looking to counter punch.
Aliyev misses with a straight left.
Constantinou cracks Aliyev with a good jab.
Aliyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Constantinou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Constantinou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Constantinou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Constantinou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Constantinou throws a big shot that misses.
Aliyev darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Constantinou throws a looping overhand right but Aliyev ducks down to avoid it.
Constantinou misses with an uppercut. Aliyev saw that one coming.
Aliyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aliyev blocks a jab.
Aliyev moves out of range as Constantinou strikes.
Aliyev throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Aliyev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aliyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aliyev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Constantinous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aliyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Constantinou.
Aliyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Constantinou.
The crowd cheers as Aliyev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Constantinou doesn't seem phased though.
Aliyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Constantinou is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Constantinou throws a jab but it's blocked by Aliyev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aliyev slips a straight right by Constantinou.
A swing and a miss from Aliyev.
Aliyev lands with an uppercut that bounces Constantinou off the cage and back into range.
Aliyev misses with a left hand
and Aliyev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aliyev scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Giorgos Constantinou will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Constantinou throws a looping overhand right but Aliyev ducks down to avoid it.
Aliyev throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Constantinou to counter with a crisp jab.
Aliyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Constantinou misses with a hook.
Constantinou staying out of range there.
Aliyev throws a good cross that connects.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Aliyev 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.
Constantinou looks to score with a jab to the body but Aliyev is just out of range.
Aliyev slips a jab from Constantinou.
Aliyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aliyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Aliyev throws out a loose jab but Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinou connects with a body shot that sends Aliyev's belly button to the back.
Aliyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aliyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Constantinou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Constantinou.
Aliyev doesn't manage to clinch there - Constantinou circles away.
Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aliyev.
Constantinou lands with a shot to the body.
Aliyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aliyev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Aliyev swings widly with a right hand
enabling Constantinou to counter with a crisp jab.
Constantinou lands with a hook. Aliyev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Constantinou.
It looked like Constantinou was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aliyev.
The fighters circling - Constantinou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aliyev swings for the body but Constantinou moves out of range.
Constantinou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aliyev throws a shot from downtown. Constantinou moves away and avoids it.
Constantinou is looking to counter punch.
Aliyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Constantinou manages to avoid it.
Constantinou staying out of range there.
Constantinou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aliyev momentarily.
A big right from Constantinou misses.
A jab from Aliyev misses.
Constantinou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aliyev can do to turn this around?
Constantinou slips under a jab.
Constantinou is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Constantinou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aliyev throws a shot from downtown. Constantinou moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Constantinou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Constantinou lands with a right hand.
Aliyev looks to land a right hand but Constantinou moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Constantinou misses the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aliyev throws a hook to the side of Constantinou's head but Constantinou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Constantinou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aliyev misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Constantinou throws a jab when Aliyev was well out of range.
Constantinou clobbers Aliyev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aliyev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Constantinou to score with a decent uppercut.
Aliyev throws a looping overhand right but Constantinou ducks down to avoid it.
We've been informed that Aliyev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Constantinou takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Giorgos Constantinou is winning the standup battle so far.
Aliyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Aliyev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Constantinou jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aliyev looks to throw the jab but Constantinou is out of range.
Aliyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Constantinou.
Constantinou looks to score with a jab to the body but Aliyev is just out of range.
Constantinou smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Constantinou does no damage.
Constantinou lands a head shot.
Constantinou defending well as Aliyev loads up on a big left hand.
Constantinou slips under a jab.
Constantinou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aliyev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Constantinou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Constantinou throws a hook but Aliyev blocks it.#T3#
Constantinou looks to land a right hand but Aliyev moved out of range.
Aliyev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aliyev throws a big shot that misses.
Constantinou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aliyev.
Aliyev misses with a left hand
and Constantinou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aliyev walks into a left hand.
Constantinou takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Aliyev might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Constantinou has got the better of the exchanges.
Constantinou slips under a jab from Aliyev.
A telegraphed right hand from Aliyev misses the target.
Aliyev slips a straight right by Constantinou.
Nice uppercut there from Aliyev.
Constantinou misses with a looping left.
Aliyev throws an overhand right that lands on Constantinou's shoulder, as Constantinou tries to avoid the shot.
Aliyev misses with a straight left.
Constantinou is looking for a counter combo.
Constantinou tries to bum rush Aliyev with a series of wild strikes but Aliyev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Constantinou throws a lazy right hand but Aliyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Constantinou throws a jab but it's blocked by Aliyev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aliyev lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
Constantinou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aliyevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aliyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Constantinou misses the target.
Constantinou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aliyev.
Constantinou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aliyev.
Aliyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Constantinou throwing a counter right hand but Aliyev manages to avoid it.
Constantinou staying out of range there.
Aliyev moves out of range as Constantinou strikes.
Constantinou lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Constantinou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aliyev moves forwards but Constantinou connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aliyev tries to clinch up.
Constantinou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aliyev.
Constantinou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aliyev.
A swing and a miss from Constantinou.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Constantinou lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Constantinou takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aliyev walks into a stiff left hand from Constantinou.
Good shot there by Aliyev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgos Constantinou dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Aliyev tries to clinch up but Constantinou circles away and keeps his distance.
Aliyev throws an off balance right hand
and Constantinou counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aliyev thinking.
Aliyev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Constantinou cracks Aliyev with a good jab.
Constantinou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aliyev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Aliyev misses.
Aliyev swings for the body but Constantinou moves out of range.
Aliyev throws the left hand but Constantinou avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Aliyev misses.
Constantinou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aliyev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Constantinou.
Constantinou throws out a loose jab but Aliyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinou thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aliyev.
It seemed like Aliyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aliyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Constantinou.
Some wild striking there from Constantinou.
Aliyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Constantinou is just out of range.
Aliyev misses with a straight right. #T1#
Aliyev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aliyev misses with a hook. Constantinou ducked under it nicely.
Aliyev misses with a looping left.
Aliyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Constantinou.
Constantinou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aliyev.
Constantinou moves out of range as Aliyev strikes.
Aliyev throws a hook but Constantinou avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Constantinou misses its intended target.
Aliyev looks to throw the jab but Constantinou is out of range.
Constantinou appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aliyev blocks a jab.
Aliyev misses with a straight right.
Aliyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Constantinou scores with a jab to the jaw.
Constantinou throws the left hand but Aliyev avoids the punch easily.
Aliyev misses with a looping right.
Constantinou moves away from the strike by Aliyev.
An attempted straight right counter from Constantinou misses the target.
Constantinou misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Aliyev misses.
Aliyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
A big right from Aliyev misses.
Constantinou connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aliyev throws a hook but Constantinou blocks it.
Constantinou throws a shot from downtown. Aliyev moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aliyev.
Constantinou ducks under a wild hook from Aliyev.
Constantinou lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aliyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Constantinou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Constantinou with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Aliyev.
Constantinou gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aliyev throws a hook to the side of Constantinou's head but Constantinou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Constantinou throwing a counter right hand but Aliyev manages to avoid it.
Constantinou displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Constantinou.
Constantinou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aliyev.
Constantinou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Constantinou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aliyev.
Nice jab there from Constantinou. #T3#
Aliyev swings widly with a right hand
and Constantinou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Constantinou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aliyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Constantinou on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aliyev misses with a body shot
and Constantinou counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Constantinou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Constantinou dips to his left and cracks Aliyev with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Constantinou. Aliyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aliyev misses with a straight right.
Constantinou uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aliyev has time to react.
Constantinou scores with a one two! Aliyev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Constantinou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Constantinou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aliyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Constantinou moves away.
Aliyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Constantinou.
Aliyev throws an overhand right that lands on Constantinou's shoulder, as Constantinou tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Aliyev misses its intended target.
Constantinou ducks under a wild hook from Aliyev.
A counter left hand to the body from Constantinou misses its target.
Constantinou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aliyev.
Constantinou throwing a counter right hand but Aliyev manages to avoid it.#T4#
Aliyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Constantinou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Constantinou lands the left hand.
Aliyev catches Constantinou with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Constantinou defending well as Aliyev loads up on a big left hand.
Aliyev throws a lazy right hand but Constantinou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aliyev throws out a loose jab but Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Constantinou slips a straight right by Aliyev.
Constantinou tries to bum rush Aliyev with a series of wild strikes but Aliyev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aliyev cracks Constantinou with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aliyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Constantinou.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aliyev swings widly with a right hand
enabling Constantinou to counter with a crisp jab.
Aliyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Constantinou.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aliyev! But no joy.
Constantinou misses with a left hand
and Aliyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aliyev blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgos Constantinou clearly takes that 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.#R4#
Constantinou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aliyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Constantinou throws a good cross that connects.
Aliyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Constantinou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Constantinou smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Constantinou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aliyev loads up on a big right hand but Constantinou slips the punch.
Aliyev swings for the body but Constantinou moves out of range.
Constantinou slips a straight right by Aliyev.
Constantinou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aliyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good standup being displayed there by Constantinou as he connects with a hook.
Aliyev misses with a straight right.
Constantinou misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aliyev! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Constantinou connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Aliyev misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Constantinou misses the target.
Aliyev slips under a jab.
Constantinou misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aliyev! But no joy.
Aliyev misses with a hook.#T1#
Aliyev throws a jab when Constantinou was well out of range.
Aliyev moves out of range as Constantinou strikes.
Aliyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Constantinou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Constantinou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aliyev moves away.
Constantinou misses with a hook. Aliyev ducked under it nicely.
Constantinou throws a hook to the side of Aliyev's head but Aliyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Constantinou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aliyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Constantinou is just out of range.
Constantinou staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Constantinou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aliyev throws a lazy uppercut
and Constantinou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aliyev throws a poor cross that misses
and Constantinou counters with a stiff right hand.
Constantinou takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Constantinou missing with a left hand there. Aliyev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aliyev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aliyev misses with a hook.
Aliyev connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Constantinou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Constantinou throwing a counter right hand but Aliyev manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Constantinou misses the target.
Constantinou pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
A jab from Aliyev misses.
Aliyev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aliyev thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Constantinou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Constantinou defending well as Aliyev loads up on a big left hand.
Aliyev missing with a left hand there. Constantinou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aliyev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aliyev misses with an uppercut.
Aliyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Constantinou.
Aliyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Aliyev misses.
Constantinou misses with a wild body shot.
Constantinou misses with an uppercut. Aliyev saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aliyev! But no joy.
A big right from Constantinou misses.
Aliyev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aliyev throws a lazy right hand but Constantinou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Constantinou lands with an overhand left.
Aliyev misses with a hook.#T3#
Constantinou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aliyev misses with a straight right.
Aliyev slips a straight right by Constantinou.
Constantinou throws a shot from downtown. Aliyev moves away and avoids it.
Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aliyev.
Aliyev misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Constantinou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Constantinou misses the jab.
Aliyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Constantinou.
Nice defenses there by Constantinou.
Aliyev ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
Aliyev misses with a hook
letting Constantinou counter with a right hand.
Constantinou fails to land with a series of punches.
Aliyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Constantinou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Constantinou lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aliyev moves out of range as Constantinou strikes.
Constantinou works the jab nicely.#T4#
Aliyev misses with an uppercut.
Aliyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Constantinou.
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!
Aliyev misses with a right hand
enabling Constantinou to counter with a crisp jab.
Constantinou moves away from the strike by Aliyev.
Aliyev misses with an uppercut.
Aliyev misses the shot to the body.
Aliyev misses with a wild body shot.
Constantinou blocks a jab.
Aliyev throws a hook to the side of Constantinou's head but Constantinou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Constantinou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Constantinou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aliyev.
Aliyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aliyev throws a hook to the side of Constantinou's head but Constantinou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aliyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Constantinou.
Constantinou connects with a right hand. Aliyev shakes it off.
Aliyev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Constantinou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aliyev throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Aliyev.
Constantinou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aliyev throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgos Constantinou had his way with Islam Aliyev in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Constantinou avoids the body shot from Aliyev.
Aliyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aliyev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Constantinou doesn't seem bothered though.
Constantinou lands with an uppercut that bounces Aliyev off the cage and back into range.
Aliyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Constantinou.
Donk. Aliyev catches Constantinou right on the button with a cross.
Aliyev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aliyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Constantinou manages to avoid it.
Aliyev slips under a jab from Constantinou.
Constantinou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aliyev throws an off balance right hand
and Aliyev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Aliyev misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Aliyev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aliyev throws out a loose jab but Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinou's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aliyev under the eye.
Constantinou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aliyev jabs Constantinou right on the nose. Constantinou blinks but takes it well.
Aliyev throws a shot from downtown. Constantinou moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Constantinou.
Constantinou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aliyev.
Aliyev throws a big shot that misses.
Aliyev slips a jab from Constantinou.
The fighters circling - Constantinou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aliyev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aliyev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Constantinou throws a hook but Aliyev blocks it.
Aliyev takes a swing at Constantinou's ribcage but misses.
Constantinou throws a lazy right hand but Aliyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Constantinou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Constantinou is looking to counter punch.
Constantinou cracks Aliyev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Constantinou moves away from the strike by Aliyev.
Constantinou throws an overhand right that lands on Aliyev's shoulder, as Aliyev tries to avoid the shot.
Aliyev missing with a left hand there. Constantinou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aliyev scores with a hook.
Constantinou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aliyev throws out the jab.
Islam Aliyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Giorgos Constantinou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Aliyev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Constantinou slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Constantinou.
Aliyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aliyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aliyev slips under a jab from Constantinou.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Constantinou. Those never looked like landing.
Aliyev loads up on a big right hand but Constantinou slips the punch.
Aliyev tries to clinch but Constantinou is having none of it.
Aliyev looks to throw the jab but Constantinou is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Constantinou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aliyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Constantinou.
Aliyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Constantinou.
Constantinou throws a body punch but Aliyev moves out of range.
Aliyev misses the shot to the body.
Constantinou defending well as Aliyev loads up on a big left hand.
Constantinou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Constantinou ducks under a wild hook from Aliyev.
Constantinou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Aliyev ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
Aliyev misses with a looping left.
Constantinou moves out of range as Aliyev strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Constantinou misses the target.
Aliyev with a hook.
Constantinou misses with a body shot.
Aliyev misses with a hook. Constantinou ducked under it nicely.
Constantinou throws a hook but Aliyev avoids it easily.
Constantinou lands a nice shot to the body.
Aliyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Constantinou.
Aliyev misses with a looping left.
A big right from Constantinou misses.
A big left from Aliyev misses.
Aliyev connects with a right hand. Constantinou shakes it off.
Aliyev looks to throw the jab but Constantinou is out of range.
Constantinou circles away from the clinch attempt.
Constantinou throws an overhand right that lands on Aliyev's shoulder, as Aliyev tries to avoid the shot.
Aliyev swings widly with a right hand
and Constantinou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Aliyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Constantinou scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aliyev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Constantinou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Constantinou slips a jab from Aliyev.
Aliyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Constantinou is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Aliyev.
Aliyev takes one to the side of the head.
Aliyev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aliyev needs to keep his hands up - Constantinou had a free shot at his head there.
Constantinou throws a shot to the body.
Constantinou scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Constantinou lands a jab to the nose.
Aliyev moves forwards but Constantinou connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aliyev punishes Constantinou's body with a nice straight punch.
Constantinou smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aliyev looks to land a left hand but Constantinou moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Constantinou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgos Constantinou showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Constantinou 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgos Constantinou!
After winning the bout, Giorgos Constantinou thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WFC 12: Khaledi vs. Rogers
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Heredia as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Jay Howard Ii has been cut.
Howard Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Heredia misses its target.
Howard Ii takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Heredia lands with a big right hook that stumbles Howard Ii - he's out on his feet here! Heredia follows up with another monster hook that separates Howard Ii from consciousness! Howard Ii falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Heredia stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roberto Heredia!
Post fight, an emotional Roberto Heredia said 'Bueno pues ya emos ganao, aora viene lo bueno, BOOM. Fiesta, asta el domingo! BOOM Y voi a cojer un par de requetonas, y las voi a partir las bragas. BOOM'. |
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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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Amiga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magomedov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Amiga tries to move into range but Magomedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Amiga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
And Amiga responds with a good body kick, but Magomedov manages to step out the way in time.
Amiga on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Magomedov darts in and clinches Amiga up against the cage.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Amiga scores with a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Amiga being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Amiga isn't so interested in that idea.
Amiga wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Amiga stops Magomedov from standing up.
Magomedov is looking to sweep but instead, Amiga has passed into half guard.
#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.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Amiga is trying to control the action in half guard but Magomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Magomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Amigas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Magomedov darts in and clinches Amiga up against the cage.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Amigas head.
A short right from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Amiga backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Amiga's head.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Amiga.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magomedov just leaning against Amiga, taking a breather.
Amiga is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Magomedov.
Amiga is looking to break free of the clinch but Magomedov has double underhooks. #BC#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Magomedov moves into the clinch.#T4#
Amiga goes for a takedown attempt but Magomedov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Magomed Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Amiga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov dips to his left and cracks Amiga with an uppercut!
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Magomedov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magomedov, as that shot connected.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Magomedov swinging wildly here.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amiga can do to turn this around?
Magomedov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Amiga's head backwards.
Jab, jab by Magomedov - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Amiga has time to react.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amiga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magomedov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Amiga finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
Amiga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Magomedov drives through and clinches with Amiga against the cage.
Magomedov pushes Amiga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Magomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amiga thinks about the counter body kick.
Magomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Amiga's head.#T2#
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Amiga.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Amiga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Magomedov blocks it well.
Donk. Magomedov catches Amiga right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Magomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Magomedov breaks from the clinch.
Magomedov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Magomedov throws a series of punches but Amiga moves out of range.
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Amiga steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amiga tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Amiga moves out of range.
Amiga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Magomedov with a body shot.#T3#
A left lands for Magomedov.
Magomed Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amiga ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Amiga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amiga moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Magomedov jabs Amiga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amiga thinks about the counter body kick.
A combination from Magomedov does no damage.
Magomedov lands an overhand right.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Amiga ducked under it nicely.
Amiga is looking for the big counter here.
Magomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amiga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Magomedov blocks it well.
Magomedov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amiga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Magomedov blocks it well.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Amiga saw that one coming.
Amiga closes the distance and clinches up with Magomedov, looking for a takedown. Amiga pushes Magomedov against the cage but Magomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Amiga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Magomed Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gakus Amiga.
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!
Magomedov cracks Amiga with a good jab.#CL#
Magomedov darts in and clinches Amiga up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Magomedov 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#
Amiga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
And Amiga responds with a good body kick, but Magomedov manages to step out the way in time.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amiga with the counter takedown but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov works the jab nicely.
Magomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amiga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Magomedov blocks it well.
Magomedov throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Magomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amiga, pushing him back against the cage.
Amiga prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Amiga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
A short right from Magomedov. #BC#
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Amiga defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Amiga steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Magomed Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amiga.#T2#
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Amiga unleashes a big counter combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Amiga defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Amiga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Amiga has time to react.
Magomedov misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amiga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Amiga fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Magomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Amiga moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Amiga circles away and keeps his distance.
Amiga changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but Amiga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Magomedov. That snapped Amiga's head back.
Good shot there by Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a three punch combo!
#CL#
Magomedov has managed to clinch.
Amiga has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Amiga can't get the takedown.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Amiga blocks it.
#BC#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amiga slips under a jab.
Amiga doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Magomedov works the jab nicely.#T4#
Amiga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amiga lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Magomedov lands the left hand.#CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Amiga back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amiga wants to take the fight to the mat but Magomedov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Magomed Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gakus Amiga.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Gakus Amiga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov is stalling here.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomedov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:25
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Magomedov! |
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Event:
WFC 11: Ichirou vs Rocky
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Sadulaev gets a double leg takedown into Green's guard.
Green working a defensive guard here.
Green managing to control the position.
Sadulaev looking to pass the guard.
Sadulaev trying to control but Green is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Green is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sadulaev has his hands clasped together but Green extends and breaks Sadulaev's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Green.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brayden Green! |
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Event:
WFC 10: Mercenary vs Lardy
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Aliyev rushes Dias and presses him up against the cage.
I was talking to Aliyev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dias has Aliyev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aliyev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dias is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aliyev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Vinny Dias has been cut.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dias drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aliyev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Islam Aliyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinny Dias.
No luck for Dias with that takedown attempt.
Dias keeps the fight on the outside.
Dias ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aliyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dias.
Aliyev throws a hook but Dias blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aliyev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Aliyev finds it's target.
Good shot there by Aliyev.
Dias fails with the takedown.
Aliyev looks to land a right hand but Dias moved out of range.
Dias feints the counter takedown.
Aliyev throws a hook but Dias blocks it.#T1#
No luck for Dias with that takedown attempt.
Aliyev throwing a counter right hand but Dias manages to avoid it.
Dias fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Dias feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Aliyev wants to stand and escape but Dias is having none of it.
Dias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dias trying to control the position from guard on top but Aliyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aliyev wants to stand up but Dias is controlling him.
Dias trying to control but Aliyev is working from the bottom.
Dias might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aliyev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Aliyev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dias trying to control but Aliyev is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aliyev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dias ducks under a wild hook from Aliyev.#CL#
Aliyev rushes Dias and presses him up against the cage.
Aliyev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aliyev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aliyev misses with an elbow strike.
Dias jumps guard but Aliyev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aliyev pushes off an throws an elbow but Dias leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aliyev gets underhooks to prevent Dias's takedown attempt.
#T3#
Dias tries to pull guard but Aliyev won't allow it.
Aliyev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD2#
Dias manages to pull guard.
Aliyev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Dias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aliyev is aware though and is defending well.
Dias is trying to control the position but Aliyev postures up.
Aliyev throws an elbow that misses. Dias uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aliyev's guard. Nice move by Dias!#REVB#
Dias stops Aliyev from standing up.
Dias trying to control but Aliyev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dias throwing strikes from guard but Aliyev blocks nicely.
Dias is standing up over Aliyev. Aliyev looks to escape but Dias dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Dias is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Aliyev looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dias gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Aliyev is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dias lets go of the hold and Aliyev can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vinny Dias!
Vinny Dias is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Ross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pascu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pascu swats away the attempt to clinch by Ross.
Pascu lands a jab.#CL#
Ross clinches up with Pascu and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Ross manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pascu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pascu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pascu wants to get up but he can't break Ross's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Ross looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Ross has his foot on Pascu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pascu works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pascu tries to stand but Ross is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Pascu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ross has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pascu has managed to get both his arms back between Ross's legs - danger averted.
Pascu is looking to stand up but Ross won't let him. #T1##SUB#
Ross has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pascu should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ross has tightened it up now! Pascu should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yovanni Ross! |
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Event:
WFC 9: Nilsson vs Elin
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Marcos rushes Kubaneishvili and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kubaneishvili is trying to pull guard but Marcos has him pressed against the cage.
Kubaneishvili fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kubaneishvili fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandre Kubaneishvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Marcos's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Kubaneishvili manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Marcos is sitting in close to Kubaneishvili's body. Kubaneishvili has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Marcos is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Marcos is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kubaneishvili.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aleksandre Kubaneishvili!
A very excited looking Aleksandre Kubaneishvili 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. |
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Event:
WFC 9: Nilsson vs Elin
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Ibragimov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Lake feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lake postures up.
Lake prevents Ibragimov from getting back to his feet.
Lake stands and throws Ibragimov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ibragimov is trying to get back to half guard.
Ibragimov is trying to control Lake's posture but Lake avoids it.
Ibragimov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lake asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ibragimov is being controlled here. #T1#
Ibragimov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sloppy strikes there by Lake.
Ibragimov seems a little lost for a moment, as Lake dominates the positioning.
Lake tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lake throws an elbow but Ibragimov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ibragimov wants to control but Lake postures up.
Lake is staying tight to Ibragimov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ibragimov is trying to get back to half guard.#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.
Ibragimov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ibragimov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lake has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ibragimov is letting Lake control him for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ibragimov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lake postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lake takes a little break here. Ibragimov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lake tries to move to mount but Ibragimov blocks the move with his legs.
Ibragimov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ibragimov wants to get back to his feet but Lake drags him back down.
Ibragimov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lake prevents Ibragimov from escaping the position.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lake working the ground and pound from side control.
Lake is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ibragimov pushes Lake away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lake gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lake working away.
Ibragimov is being controlled here.
Lake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU#
Lake decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4##TD#
Lake feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lake is pushing down on Ibragimov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ibragimov is fighting to maintain full guard but Lake has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lake blocks the strikes from Ibragimov.
Lake perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ibragimov trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibragimov tries to roll over but Lake keeps him under control.
Lake is taking a breather. Ibragimov 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.
Ibragimov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lake in particular looking to stall.
Lake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Lake dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Lake gets a clinch. #TD#
Lake has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ibragimov is trying to keep an underhook but Lake manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ibragimov is trying to stand up here but Lake is controlling him well. #SUB#
Lake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ibragimov is looking to improve his position.
Lake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ibragimov can do to turn this around?
Lake controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibragimov won't allow Lake to pass to mount.
Ibragimov is looking to escape.
Ibragimov is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Lake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ibragimov defending well though.
Lake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ibragimov wants to control but Lake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lake performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lake is pressing down on Ibragimov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ibragimov is holding on for now.
Lake slows the pace down in half guard.
Lake's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ibragimov is looking for a sweep. Lake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibragimov controlling the position for now.
Ibragimov tries to kick Lake off but Lake keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Ibragimov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ibragimov. #ES#
Lake is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ibragimov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lake can't get the takedown.
Ibragimov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Lake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lake stalls. #TD#
Lake lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lake controlling the pace.
Cole Lake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ibragimov is trying to stand.
#T3#
Lake is looking to take a break and control but Ibragimov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lake 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.
Lake prevents Ibragimov from standing back up.
Lake controlling the action here.
Ibragimov is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibragimov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ibragimov.
Ibragimov trying to control the position.
Ibragimov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lake sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ibragimov is trying to keep Lake in close.
#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.
Lake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lake controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibragimov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Lake moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Lake dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lake shoots in for a takedown but Ibragimov shows good takedown defense.
Ibragimov shoots in for a double leg but Lake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lake is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Ibragimov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lake!
Ibragimov landing a few strikes.
Lake is pushing Ibragimov's head away, looking to escape. Ibragimov manages to hold on to the position though.
Ibragimov landing strikes.
Ibragimov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lake is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ibragimov misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake is trying to get back to his feet.
Ibragimov trying to control the position but Lake is working away.
Lake is trying to buck Ibragimov off.
Lake managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ibragimov.
#T1#
Lake is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ibragimov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The strikes coming from Ibragimov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lake tries to escape but Ibragimov is in control.
Ibragimov landing a few strikes.
Ibragimov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lake is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lake trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ibragimov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ibragimov landing strikes.
Lake tries to escape but Ibragimov is in control. #ES#
Lake bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ibragimov leaves Lake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ibragim Ibragimov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Lake. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL#
Ibragimov tries to keep at a distance but Lake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ibragimov wants a takedown but no success here.
Lake is trying to drag Ibragimov to the mat but Ibragimov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ibragimov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lake prevents it.
Lake is looking for a takedown.
Lake misses with an elbow over the top.
Ibragimov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lake after a bit of a struggle.
Ibragimov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lake gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ibragimov goes for a takedown attempt but Lake pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ibragimov or perhaps it was just good defense by Lake, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lake. #T3#
Lake tries to clinch but Ibragimov moves out of range. #TD2#
Ibragimov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lake manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lake kicks Ibragimov off and gets to his feet.
Lake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ibragimov as he avoids it easily.
Ibragimov slaps away a takedown attempt from Lake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ibragimov sprawls well. Ibragimov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lake gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Ibragimov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lake!
Lake throws Ibragimov to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole Lake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Ibragimov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ibragimov prevents Lake from escaping the position.
Cole Lake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Ibragimov landing a few strikes.
Lake is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ibragimov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ibragimov lands an elbow.
Ibragimov lands an elbow.
Ibragimov prevents Lake from escaping the position.
Lake parries the strikes from Ibragimov easily there. Ibragimov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lake to escape.
Lake wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ibragimov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ibragimov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lake is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lake wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ibragim Ibragimov.
I think Lake 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Lake! |
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