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Event:
EVO 255: Shillings vs Hardman
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Jenova misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chernov.
A clash of legs there as Jenova blocks the low kick.
Jenova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chernov.
A jab from Jenova does it's job there.
Chernov throws a hook but Jenova blocks it.
Jenova throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jenova gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chernov.#CUT2#
It looks like Holy Jenova has been cut.
Chernov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chernov looks to land a left hand but Jenova moved out of range nicely.
Jenova is looking to land body kicks.
We've been informed that Chernov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chernov misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jenova misses the target.
Jenova cracks Chernov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jenova really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jenova just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Chernov misses the shot to the body.
Chernov misses with a low kick.
It looked like Jenova was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chernov.
Chernov throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Chernov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jenova.
It looked like Jenova wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chernov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chernov misses with a wild body shot.
Chernov needs to keep his hands up - Jenova had a free shot at his head there.
Chernov throws a hook but Jenova blocks it.
Jenova is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jenova lands a nice hook to Chernov's body. Chernov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holy Jenova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenova slips a straight right by Chernov.
Chernov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jenova. That one must have hurt.
Chernov throws the kick towards the body but Jenova avoids it.
Chernov moves away from the strike by Jenova.
A little jabbing left from Chernov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jenova is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big left from Jenova misses.
Jenova lands a really nice looking cross but Chernov seems unphased.
Jenova throws a hook but Chernov avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Chernov misses the target.
Jenova throws a wild body kick that Chernov sees coming a mile off.
Jenova delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenova lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T2#
Jenova blocks a jab.
Jenova throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Jenova.
Jenova scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Jenova.
Chernov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jenova has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chernov takes one on the button.
Chernov misses with a hook.
Jenova is looking to land body kicks.
Jenova takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chernov takes one on the button.
Chernov misses with a body punch
and Jenova counters with a nice uppercut.
Chernov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Jenova misses.
Chernov throws a hook but Jenova blocks it.
A big right from Chernov misses. #T3#
Chernov throws a combination that misses
and Jenova counters with a nice leg kick.
Jenova connects with the punch.
Jenova takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chernov looks to land a right hand but Jenova moved out of range.
Jenova lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Chernov is rocked!
Jenova lands a nice hook to Chernov's body. Chernov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chernov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jenova finish him?
Chernov looks winded!
Jenova finds Chernov's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Chernov flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Jenova lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Chernov will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Holy Jenova!
Holy Jenova retains his super heavyweight title!
A less than humble Holy Jenova 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:
EVO 250: Chernov vs Shillings
Date: Jun 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Shillings avoids a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Shillings. Beautiful body shot.
Shillings misses with a two punch combination.
Chernov is looking to counter punch.
Chernov throws a leg kick which misses Shillings's front leg but catches the back leg as Shillings tries to avoid it.
Chernov misses with a wild body shot.
Shillings was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chernov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shillings.
Shillings throws out a counter right but Chernov avoids it with no problem.
Shillings looks to land a left hand but Chernov moved out of range nicely.
Shillings lands with a cross.
Chernov misses with an uppercut.
Chernov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chernov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chernov misses with a wild body shot.
Chernov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shillings darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Shillings misses with a low kick.
Shillings misses with an uppercut
and Chernov counters with a nice uppercut.
Chernov lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Shillings misses the target. #T1#
Shillings stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shillings misses with a head kick.
Chernov connects with an inside leg kick.
Chernov misses the shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Chernov
and Shillings counters with a nice uppercut.
Chernov takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD2#
Shillings cracks Chernov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Shillings has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Chernov to stand back up!#ROC2#
Chernov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crack! Shillings connects with the perfect overhand right and Chernov falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Shillings!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stack Shillings!
A victorious Stack Shillings thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EVO 248: Seia vs Vinetto
Date: Jun 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Chernov misses with a looping right.
Chernov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sergey Chernov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hardman. Hardman obviously looking to wear him down.
Hardman throws a hook to the side of Chernov's head but Chernov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chernov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chernov.
We've been informed that Hardman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hardman misses with a looping right.
Chernov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hardman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardman scores with a nice head shot.
Hardman thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Hardman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chernov misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardman.
Chernov throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Hardman throws a lazy uppercut
and Chernov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hardman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Chernov stalks Hardman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hardman's face. Hardman staggers backwards, shaken.
Hardman tries to bum rush Chernov with a series of wild strikes but Chernov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chernov misses with an uppercut
and Hardman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chernov misses the body punch
and Hardman counters with an outside leg kick.
Chernov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A good leg kick by Hardman.
Chernov throws the left hand but Hardman avoids the punch easily.
Chernov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chernov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hardman looks winded!
Chernov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernov scores with a jab. Hardman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hardman throws a combination that misses
and Chernov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardman dips to his left and cracks Chernov with an uppercut!#T2##KD#
Oooooh!!! Chernov has knocked Hardman down with a huge combo! Chernov steps away and waves a wobbly Hardman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Bruce Hardman has been cut.
Chernov connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Hardman covering up! Chernov comes in with a big uppercut and Hardman goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergey Chernov!
After winning the bout, Sergey Chernov 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:
CEC 444
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Heisman throws a sloppy head kick
and Heisman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like TJ Heisman has been cut.
Chernov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heisman. That did some damage!
Chernov thuds his shin into the meat of Heisman's side.
Heisman takes one to the chin there.
Heisman misses with an uppercut
and Chernov counters with a right hand to the body.
Heisman looks winded!
Chernov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chernov scores with a shot to the body.
Chernov jabs at Heisman's body.
Chernov closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Heisman out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergey Chernov!
An out of breath Sergey Chernov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CEC 438
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chernov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chernov digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Chernov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chernov scrambles back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Chernov.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Chernov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chernov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Chernov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernov digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Chernov avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Chernov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Magomedov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Magomedov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Chernov slips the punch.
Magomedov misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov lands with an overhand left.
Chernov misses with a body kick.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chernov is looking to land body kicks.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernov.
#TD2#
Magomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Chernov is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov trying to control but Chernov is working from the bottom.
Chernov is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chernov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov won't allow Chernov to sweep him here.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Chernov has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Chernov circles away and keeps his distance.
Chernov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Chernov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Chernov lands a slapping body shot.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernov was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.#CL2#
Magomedov clinches with his opponent.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chernov backwards.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Chernov misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Chernov.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Chernov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Chernov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Chernov works on Magomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Chernov blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Chernov blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Chernov.
Chernov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Chernov prevents a body shot from Magomedov. #BC#
Chernov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov moves out of range as Chernov throws a body kick.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernov throws a body kick that misses.
Chernov misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Magomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chernov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Magomedov's calf.
Chernov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Chernov throws a good cross that connects.
Sergey Chernov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Chernov moves into the clinch.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Chernov working aggressively here.
Chernov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chernov's elbow.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Chernov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sergey Chernov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chernov looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Magomedov misses.
Chernov wants to land a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range.
Chernov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chernov pushes Magomedov away with a front kick.
Chernov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov is looking to clinch but Chernov is avoiding it.
Sergey Chernov is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov connects with a high kick.
Chernov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chernov misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chernov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernov was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Chernov is looking to wear down Magomedov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chernov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magomedov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Chernov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chernov looks to land a body kick but Magomedov moved away.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Chernov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chernov scores with a three punch combo!
Chernov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Chernov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Chernov circles away.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chernov sprawls well. Chernov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Chernov scores with a leg kick.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Chernov.
#CL#
Chernov drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the cage.
Chernov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernov.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernov lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Chernov lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chernov lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chernov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chernov swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernov can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chernov.
Chernov just leaning against Magomedov, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Chernov fails to land.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chernov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Chernov.
Chernov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chernov prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Chernov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chernov takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chernov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chernov misses with a body punch.
Sergey Chernov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chernov's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov. #T4#
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Chernov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Chernov gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov has Chernov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chernov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sergey Chernov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Magomedov.
Chernov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chernov swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Chernov is looking to control Magomedov's arms but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chernov has his back to the cage.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Chernov controls the action.
Chernov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Chernov tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Chernov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Chernov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chernov defends it well.
Chernov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Magomedov will feel that in the morning.
Magomedov takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Magomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Chernov blocks it.
Chernov lands a right hand. #ROC#
Magomedov is rocked!
Chernov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Chernov pushes Magomedov against the cage. Chernov is working some dirty boxing. Chernov pushes off with a quick right hook! Magomedov goes down! Magomedov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Chernov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Chernov!
A relieved looking Sergey Chernov 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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