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Event:
LAW010: KO
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Potapenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackrider.
Sackrider swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Potapenko counters with a left and a right that stings Sackrider. #CL#
Sackrider gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sackrider misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sackrider.
Sackrider misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Potapenko has clasped his hands together around Sackrider's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Potapenko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sackrider takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Potapenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sackrider tries to escape but Potapenko is in control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#T1#
Potapenko is putting a hurting on Sackrider here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackrider is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Potapenko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Potapenko lands some shots froms side control.
Sackrider wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potapenko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Potapenko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Potapenko is working Sackrider over with some ground and pound from side control.
Potapenko looks up at the clock and then as Sackrider takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Potapenko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC2#
Sackrider is rocked!
Potapenko scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Sackrider is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Potapenko can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Potapenko!
Alexey Potapenko is the new super heavyweight champion!
In defeat, Kyle Sackrider stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the drawing board I'll be back!!!!'.
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Event:
LAW007: Hunters_game
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Potapenko avoids the body shot from Starker.
Potapenko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Starker manages to circle out of the way.
Starker jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Potapenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Starker to the mat! Starker manages to get full guard.
Starker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Potapenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Potapenko throwing strikes from guard but Starker blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Starker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Potapenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Starker 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.
Potapenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Starker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potapenko 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potapenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Potapenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Potapenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Starker has wrist control.#T1#
Potapenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Potapenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Starker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Starker keeping moving, preventing Potapenko from controlling successfully.
Starker wants to stand and escape but Potapenko is having none of it.
Potapenko passes into half guard.
Starker keeping control of the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Starker regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Potapenko.
Starker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Potapenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Starker is retaining full guard.
Potapenko throwing strikes but missing.
Potapenko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Potapenko tries to score with some ground and pound. Starker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Potapenko working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Potapenko is looking to take a break and control but Starker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Potapenko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Starker defending against the ground and pound.
Potapenko grinds an elbow into Starker's temple.
Potapenko tries to move into full mount but can't pass Starker's legs.
Starker tries to improve position but can't.
Starker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Potapenko misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Potapenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Starker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Potapenko throws an elbow but Starker slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
Potapenko grinds an elbow into Starker's temple.
You can see the frustration on Starker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Potapenko is working Starker over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potapenko lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Starker down.
Potapenko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Potapenko scores with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Potapenko lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Potapenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Potapenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Potapenko scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Potapenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Starker misses.
As Starker looks to move away, Potapenko throws a big counter combo but Starker just gets out of the way.
Potapenko tries for a takedown but Starker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Starker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Potapenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Potapenko looking to score a takedown here. Starker is defending well but Potapenko drives through and ends up in Starker's guard.
Potapenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Potapenko is in close to Starker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potapenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Potapenko works over Starker with some ground and pound from guard.
Potapenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Starker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Starker keeping full guard, as Potapenko tries to pass. #T1#
Potapenko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Potapenko postures up in Starker's guard and throws a big left but Starker blocks it.
We've been hearing that Potapenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Potapenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Starker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Potapenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Potapenko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Starker is trying to control the position but Potapenko postures up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Potapenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Starker's head.
Potapenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Potapenko wants to control from the top but Starker keeps moving.
Potapenko stands and throws Starker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Starker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Potapenko connects with a decent elbow.
Potapenko sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Starker is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Potapenko controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Potapenko is trying to get an arm triangle but Starker is defending well. #T3#
Potapenko in side control, throwing shots but Starker defends.
Potapenko lands an elbow. #SUB#
Potapenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Starker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Starker tries to buck Potapenko off but Potapenko is having none of it.
Potapenko working away.
Starker parries the strikes from Potapenko easily there. Potapenko is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Starker to escape.
#SUB#
Potapenko is trying to get an arm triangle but Starker is defending well.
Potapenko lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Starker is looking to regain half guard here but Potapenko keeps moving and retains side control.
Potapenko working the body and head with strikes.
Starker takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Potapenko wants to control but Starker is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starker tries to bench press Potapenko off him but Potapenko keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Potapenko dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Potapenko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Starker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Potapenko throws an elbow but Starker slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alexey Potapenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Potapenko trying to control the position but Starker is working away.
Potapenko lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Starker down.
Starker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Starker takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Potapenko lands a few punches from side control.
Potapenko wants to control but Starker is keeping him busy.
Potapenko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Starker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Potapenko scoring with punches and elbows.
Potapenko tries to score with some ground and pound. Starker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Potapenko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Potapenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Starker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Potapenko tries to score with some ground and pound. Starker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Potapenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Starker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Paul Starker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Potapenko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Potapenko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Potapenko with the ground and pound but Starker regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Potapenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Starker defending well though.
Potapenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Potapenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Potapenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Starker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Potapenko.
Potapenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Potapenko trying to control the action but Starker is working from the bottom.
Starker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Potapenko.
Starker tries to get to full guard but Potapenko has control of the leg.
Potapenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Starker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Starker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Potapenko.
Ground and pound from Potapenko. #SUB#
Potapenko seems to be working for a kimura but Starker defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Starker won't allow Potapenko to pass to mount.
Potapenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starker can do to turn this around?
Potapenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Potapenko thows a huge punch but Starker dodges it nicely.
Potapenko working Starker over with strikes.
Potapenko slips a nice elbow through Starker's hands, connecting with Starker's forehead.
Potapenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alexey Potapenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Potapenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Starker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Potapenko lands a nice short elbow.
Starker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Potapenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Potapenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Potapenko, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Potapenko!
Alexey Potapenko retains his super heavyweight title!
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Event:
LAW005: The Awakening
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Sackrider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potapenko moves away.
Potapenko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sackrider throws a jab when Potapenko was well out of range.
Sackrider looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sackrider throws a body punch but Potapenko moves out of range.
Potapenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sackrider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potapenko manages to avoid it.
Potapenko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sackrider.
Sackrider looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sackrider scores with a sloppy right hand. Potapenko should have avoided that one.
Sackrider swings widly with a right hand
and Sackrider takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackrider just misses with a punch to the body.
Potapenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackrider misses with a leg kick
and Potapenko counters with a three punch combo that has Sackrider backing up. Sackrider nods at Potapenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Sackrider looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Potapenko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sackrider! #T1#
Sackrider defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potapenko remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Potapenko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Potapenko is putting a hurting on Sackrider here, landing some big shots from side control.
Potapenko moves into full mount!
Potapenko thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB2#
Potapenko working for a guillotine from mount but Sackrider is in no mood to give up.
Sackrider is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Potapenko there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Potapenko thowing shots but they're missing.
Potapenko landing strikes from the mount.
Potapenko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#
Sackrider is rocked!
Potapenko postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Sackrider is out cold - huge knockout for Potapenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexey Potapenko!
Alexey Potapenko is the new super heavyweight champion!
Kyle Sackrider was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the drawing board I'll be back!!!!'.
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Event:
LAW003: Championship Crowning
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Vaugh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Potapenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Potapenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Potapenko is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Top Team Elite Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Vaugh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Potapenko defends well.
Potapenko wants to control from the top but Vaugh keeps moving.
Potapenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vaugh is trying to keep Potapenko in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potapenko with a nice head shot there.
Potapenko stopping the sweep attempt from Vaugh.
Potapenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Potapenko scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Potapenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Potapenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vaugh trying to keep a closed guard but Potapenko is proving a slippery customer.
Potapenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vaugh wants to sweep but no luck.
Potapenko postures up and lands a big shot to Vaugh's brow.
Potapenko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vaugh's guard.
Vaugh trying to control here.
Vaugh is trying to get back to full guard.
Potapenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Vaugh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Vaugh looking for submissions off his back.
Potapenko is nestled in close to Vaugh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Vaugh wants to improve his position but Potapenko is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaugh is refusing to be controlled, as Potapenko sits in half guard.
Vaugh tries to roll over but Potapenko keeps him under control.
Potapenko working over Vaugh with some ground and pound. Vaugh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Potapenko drops an elbow to the side of Vaugh's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Potapenko lands a nice short elbow.
Potapenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vaugh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vaugh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vaugh tries to get to full guard but Potapenko has control of the leg.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potapenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Potapenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Potapenko working over Vaugh with some ground and pound. Vaugh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vaugh trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Potapenko drops an elbow to the side of Vaugh's head.
Potapenko wants to free his trapped foot but Vaugh is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Vaugh looking for a kimura from the bottom but Potapenko passes into side control!
Potapenko cracks Vaugh with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Potapenko looks up at the clock and then as Vaugh takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Potapenko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vaugh is trying to get back to half guard.
Vaugh keeps trying to improve his position.
Potapenko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Potapenko working the ground and pound.
Vaugh is not content to let Potapenko control the position.
Vaugh gets back to 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. Potapenko connects with a nice short shot to Vaugh's temple. #T4#
Vaugh trying to control but Potapenko postures up.
Potapenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaugh keeps working.
Vaugh has hold of Potapenko's hands but Potapenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vaugh wants to improve his position but Potapenko is controlling well.
Vaugh trying to control here.
Vaugh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potapenko drops an elbow to the side of Vaugh's head. #ROC#
Vaugh is rocked!
Potapenko slows the pace down in half guard.
Vaugh is still in real trouble! Can Potapenko finish him?
Potapenko lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Vaugh quite badly. Vaugh pulls Potapenko in close trying to recover. Potapenko postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Vaugh on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Vaugh doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Potapenko!
In defeat, Michael Vaugh stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh well, I guess I had a bad day.'.
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Event:
Havoc Weekend War 2
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Donovan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Potapenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Donovan won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potapenko wants to control but Donovan is keeping him busy.
Potapenko with the ground and pound but Donovan regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Potapenko thows a huge punch but Donovan dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potapenko throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Donovan to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potapenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES#
Donovan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Donovan swings for the body but Potapenko moves out of range.
Donovan tries to clinch up but Potapenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Potapenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1##TD2#
Potapenko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Potapenko showed some decent athleticism there.
Donovan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Potapenko.
Potapenko working over Donovan with some ground and pound. Donovan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Potapenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Donovan's head.
Still in half guard, Potapenko seems content to control.
Potapenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Donovan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Potapenko.
Potapenko controlling the action here.
Potapenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Potapenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Donovan defending well though.
Potapenko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Donovan!
Potapenko throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Donovan is squirming around, avoiding Potapenko's attempts to control the action.
Donovan really wants to buck Potapenko off and get back to his feet.
Potapenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Potapenko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Potapenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Donovan is in a horrible position here. Potapenko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Potapenko landing strikes, looking to finish!
Potapenko is landing with some decent strikes but Donovan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Potapenko is landing with some decent strikes but Donovan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Donovan is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Zeke Donovan has been cut.
Potapenko misses with a head shot.
Oh Donovan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Potapenko throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Donovan seems to have got his legs back now.
Potapenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Donovan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT2#
Zeke Donovan's cut is getting worse.
Potapenko lands a big shot to the head and Donovan winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alexey Potapenko!
Zeke Donovan was interviewed post fight and said 'I underestimated my opponent, and didn't try as hard I could have. He was the better man. Simple as that.'.
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Event:
GFC 55: Overeem vs Johnson 2
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Stanislav throws a shot from downtown. Potapenko moves away and avoids it.
Stanislav misses with a combination
and Potapenko counters with a straight right hand.
Potapenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Stanislav.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Potapenko 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.
Stanislav is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Stanislav is looking to stand up but Potapenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Potapenko throwing strikes but missing.
Potapenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stanislav controls Potapenko momentarily but Potapenko frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanislav wants to get back to his feet but Potapenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stanislav trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Potapenko stopping the sweep attempt from Stanislav.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stanislav trying to keep a closed guard but Potapenko is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Potapenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stanislav.
Potapenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stanislav tries to clinch up.#TD#
Potapenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ground and pound from Potapenko.
Potapenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stanislav's head.
Stanislav avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Potapenko.
Potapenko prevents Stanislav from improving his position.
Stanislav is not content to let Potapenko control the position.#T3#
Potapenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Potapenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Potapenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Potapenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stanislav wants to control but Potapenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Potapenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Potapenko thows a huge punch but Stanislav dodges it nicely.
Stanislav trying to control from the bottom.
Potapenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Potapenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stanislav is looking to escape.
Potapenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Potapenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stanislav has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Potapenko is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Stanislav is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Potapenko is staying active.
Potapenko prevents Stanislav from improving his position.
Stanislav looks like he's trying to stand up.
Potapenko drops an elbow to the side of Stanislav's head.
Potapenko is looking to take a break and control but Stanislav is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stanislav blocking the ground and pound attempt from Potapenko.
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. Potapenko connects with a nice short shot to Stanislav's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Potapenko.
Potapenko stops Stanislav from getting back to his feet.
Potapenko working over Stanislav with some ground and pound. Stanislav looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Stanislav is looking for a sweep. Potapenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Potapenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stanislav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Potapenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Potapenko dodges the punch combination from Stanislav.
Stanislav misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potapenko shoots in but Stanislav avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Potapenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stanislav pinned against the cage. Stanislav gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stanislav scores with a one two! Potapenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stanislav tries to clinch but Potapenko moves out of range.
Potapenko is looking for a counter combo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2##TD#
Potapenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stanislav is trying to defend but Potapenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stanislav is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Potapenko.
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. Potapenko connects with a nice short shot to Stanislav's temple. #CUT#
It looks like Adam Stanislav has been cut.
Stanislav is trying to control but can't.
Stanislav has hold of Potapenko's hands but Potapenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stanislav is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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. Potapenko connects with a nice short shot to Stanislav's temple. #T3#
Stanislav wants to control but Potapenko is keeping busy.
Potapenko winds up and cracks Stanislav with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alexey Potapenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Potapenko is nestled in close to Stanislav, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#
Stanislav is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Adam Stanislav's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Potapenko content to control rather than advance.
Potapenko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Potapenko working for a guillotine from mount but Stanislav is in no mood to give up.
Stanislav really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Potapenko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Adam Stanislav's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexey Potapenko!
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Event:
GFC 46: Wong vs Lockyer
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
American fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Potapenko, pushing him back against the cage.
American is looking to control Potapenko's arms but Potapenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now American has his back to the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Potapenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
American wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Potapenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Potapenko catches American with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
American closes the distance and clinches.
American taking a breather.
American jumps guard but Potapenko stands there with American around his waist. American gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
American tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Potapenko just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for All American. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Potapenko.
Potapenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Potapenko lands with a left to the head.
American is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Potapenko to keep the fight standing.
American working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for American.
Potapenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Americans head.
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!
Potapenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Potapenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
American loads up on a big right hand but Potapenko slips the punch.
Potapenko misses with a straight left.
American shoots for a takedown but Potapenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alexey Potapenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Potapenko has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Potapenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
American shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circling - Potapenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
American shoots in but Potapenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
American closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Potapenko feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending American crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexey Potapenko!
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Event:
GFC 35: Rumble
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Dog misses the body punch
and Potapenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Potapenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dog pinned against the cage. Dog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Potapenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A low kick from Dog is predictable there #TD2#
and Potapenko counters with a takedown into side control.
Potapenko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Potapenko tries to score with some ground and pound. Dog controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dog takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Dog's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Dog manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dog performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dog prevents Potapenko from standing back up.
Potapenko tries to get to full guard but Dog has control of the leg.
Dog seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dog works his way into full mount!
Dog takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Potapenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Potapenko is still trying to improve position.
Dog wants to control the pace but Potapenko is squirming around nicely.
Potapenko is desperately trying to improve his position but Dog has a good base and remains in mount.
Dog tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Potapenko is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Potapenko tries to reverse the position but Dog maintains control.
Dog looking to control but Potapenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Potapenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dog tries to control but Potapenko wriggling away.
Potapenko working to try and regain half guard.
Dog controlling from mount.
Dog looking to control but Potapenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Potapenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Potapenko wants to hold on but Dog pushes him away.
Potapenko is working to get back to half guard.
Potapenko trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dog trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Potapenko has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Potapenko working to try and regain half guard.
Dog wants to take his opponent's back but Potapenko doesn't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dog controlling from the full mount.
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 Big Dog will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dog throws a leg kick that is checked
and Potapenko counters with a left and a right that stings Dog.
Dog misses with a hook.
Potapenko feints the counter takedown.
Big Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog throws a poor cross that misses
and Potapenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Dog moves in looking to clinch but Potapenko pushes him off.
Potapenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dog lands with an uppercut that bounces Potapenko off the cage and back into range.
Dog lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Dog misses
and Potapenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog lands an overhand right.
Potapenko throws a series of punches but Dog avoids them all with ease.
Potapenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dog tries to avoid it but Potapenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dog to the ground. Dog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A low kick from Dog is predictable there
and Potapenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Potapenko defending well as Dog loads up on a big left hand.
Dog misses the shot to the body.
Potapenko avoids the body shot from Dog.
Potapenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Dog is predictable there #TD2#
and Potapenko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dog!
Dog is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dog manages to work his way to half guard, despite Potapenko's best efforts.
Dog is refusing to be controlled, as Potapenko sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Potapenko is looking for a kimura but Dog is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Potapenko to get the leverage.
Dog trying to control but Potapenko postures up.
Potapenko throwing shots but Dog is blocking nicely. #T2#
Dog wants to improve his position but Potapenko is controlling well.
Potapenko stalling away here and it's allowed Dog to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dog's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dog looking to hit a scissor sweep but Potapenko is one step ahead there.
Dog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potapenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Dog is retaining full guard.
Potapenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Potapenko trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Potapenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Potapenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Dog pulls Potapenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Potapenko from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Potapenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
Dog scoring well with a low kick there.
Alexey Potapenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Potapenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
Potapenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Potapenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Potapenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Dog pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dog misses the shot to the body.
Potapenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dog circles away.#TD2#
Potapenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dog holds on and takes a little breather.
Potapenko preventing the sweep.
Potapenko throwing strikes but missing.
Dog trying to control the position.
Potapenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Potapenko postures up.
Potapenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Potapenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Potapenko shoots in but Dog avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dog thows a leg kick but Potapenko checks it #TD2#
and Potapenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dog won't be happy with that.
Potapenko working the head and body with strikes.
Potapenko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Potapenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dog regains half guard there - taking advantage of Potapenko's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dog is refusing to be controlled, as Potapenko sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potapenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Potapenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Dog is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Potapenko is stalling here. Dog is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Potapenko seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dog has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Dog is staying tight to Potapenko's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Potapenko wants to get back to his feet.
Dog wants to lay and pray for a moment but Potapenko keeps working.
Dog working away.
Potapenko tries to improve position but can't.
Potapenko is trying to buck Dog off.
Dog controls the position.
Potapenko tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dog tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Potapenko is not content to let Dog control the position.
Potapenko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Potapenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Potapenko wants to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dog fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Potapenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Dog misses with a looping left.
Potapenko with the counter takedown but Dog avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Potapenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Potapenko tries to counter by closing the distance.
Potapenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dog can pounce on him.
Dog throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Dog rushes Potapenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Potapenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Potapenko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Potapenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Potapenko is thwarting Dog's attempts to control the position.
Dog avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Potapenko.
Potapenko misses with a head shot. Dog uses the momentum to regain guard.
Potapenko trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Dog wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Potapenko looking to sit in guard and control but Dog gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Potapenko is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Big Dog.
I think Dog 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Big Dog!
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Event:
GFC 25: Shootout
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Silva dives in and grabs Potapenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Potapenko pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
A quick step to the side and Potapenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Silva tries to sprawl but Potapenko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Potapenko 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.
Ground and pound from Potapenko. #SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Potapenko there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potapenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#
Silva is rocked!#SUB#
Potapenko is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Potapenko finish him?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Potapenko is stalling here. Silva is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Potapenko seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Silva has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
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!#SUB2#
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #ES#
Potapenko sneaks out the side door and pushes Silva away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Silva has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Potapenko is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Potapenko counters with a left and a right that stings Silva. #TD#
Potapenko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Potapenko there.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Potapenko has control of the leg.
Potapenko unloads with some huge strikes here! Silva is out! Potapenko wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexey Potapenko!
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