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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Yuri Sorokov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Irong Kasamsun!
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sorokov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kasamsun defends it nicely.
Kasamsun dives in and scores a takedown into Sorokov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sorokov (0) vs (2) Kasamsun
Sorokov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kasamsun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorokov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kasamsun is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Sorokov'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.
Kasamsun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kasamsun forces his way into half guard.
Kasamsun trying to control from half guard but Sorokov is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov tries to get to full guard but Kasamsun has control of the leg.
Kasamsun looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sorokov is looking to improve his position.
Kasamsun with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sorokov wants to control but Kasamsun is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov wants to get back to full guard.
Kasamsun looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sorokov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kasamsun looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kasamsun is trying to control the action in half guard but Sorokov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kasamsun trying to control the pace.
It looks like Kasamsun might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov moves into full guard.
Kasamsun stays in close to Sorokov's body and controls the position.
Sorokov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kasamsun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kasamsun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sorokov wants to control but Kasamsun passes easily into half guard.
Sorokov is staying active underneath Kasamsun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov is trying is best to control the position here.
Kasamsun not doing much here.
Kasamsun is looking for a kimura here.
Kasamsun is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Kasamsun 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun is looking for a kimura here.
Sorokov wants to improve his position but Kasamsun is controlling well.
Sorokov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kasamsun is working away from the top position though.
Sorokov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sorokov gets back to full guard.
Kasamsun wants to control from the top but Sorokov keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sorokov trying to control the position.
Kasamsun stays in close to Sorokov's body and controls the position.
Sorokov is trying to control the position but Kasamsun postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kasamsun trying to control but Sorokov is working from the bottom.
Kasamsun controls from within his opponent's guard.
More stalling from Kasamsun.
My spies in Master Chai's Dojo inform me that Kasamsun has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kasamsun is pushing down on Sorokov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sorokov is fighting to maintain full guard but Kasamsun has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kasamsun prevents Sorokov from improving his position.
Kasamsun is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sorokov sees it coming and defends easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov is looking to improve his position.
Kasamsun is taking a breather. Sorokov 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.
Sorokov tries to get to full guard but Kasamsun has control of the leg.
Kasamsun controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Kasamsun has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov is refusing to be controlled, as Kasamsun sits in half guard.
Sorokov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sorokov is working hard here to advance position.
Kasamsun is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sorokov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kasamsun stalling.
Sorokov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kasamsun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kasamsun's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sorokov (4) vs (2) Kasamsun
Sorokov looking for the choke but no joy.
Sorokov avoiding Kasamsun 's attempts to control his hands.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun tries to escape but Sorokov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasamsun is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sorokov is trying to stick to Kasamsun's back but Kasamsun is turning into Sorokov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sorokov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kasamsun. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sorokov (4) vs (4) Kasamsun
Kasamsun content to stall in guard here.
Sorokov keeping moving, preventing Kasamsun from controlling successfully.
Kasamsun preventing the sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun is pushing down on Sorokov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sorokov is fighting to maintain full guard but Kasamsun has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Kasamsun seems content to control.
Sorokov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sorokov is trying to get back to full guard.
Sorokov is not content to let Kasamsun control the position.
Sorokov wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kasamsun is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov is looking to improve his position.
Kasamsun seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kasamsun.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Sorokov is heads and Kasamsun is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Kasamsun wins on points by 5 to 4.
A very excited looking Irong Kasamsun made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D2): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ramazan Jainar (ranked 4369 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Sorokov (ranked 14572 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramazan Jainar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ramazan Jainar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Yuri Sorokov!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jainar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sorokov has hold of one of Jainar's legs. Jainar is fighting the takedown attempt but Sorokov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jainar (0) vs (2) Sorokov
Sorokov trying to control but Jainar is working from the bottom.
Sorokov drops back looking for a leg! Jainar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jainar manages to kick Sorokov off! Sorokov jumps back into Jainar's guard.
Jainar controls Sorokov momentarily but Sorokov frees himself.
Jainar seems keen to control Sorokov's posture.
Jainar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sorokov is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov is looking to pass into half guard but Jainar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jainar is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jainar (2) vs (2) Sorokov
Jainar tries to free his leg and advance position but Sorokov is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jainar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sorokov keeping moving, preventing Jainar from controlling successfully.
Jainar wants to pass the guard but Sorokov is keeping the position.
Jainar pushing down on Sorokov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sorokov won't allow Jainar to pass to mount.
Jainar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sorokov wants to improve his position but Jainar is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sorokov is refusing to be controlled, as Jainar sits in half guard.
Jainar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sorokov! Score +3 for passing guard: Jainar (5) vs (2) Sorokov
Jainar controlling from the full mount.
Sorokov is looking to get to half guard.
Sorokov has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jainar (8) vs (2) Sorokov
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jainar wants to control but Sorokov is keeping busy.
Sorokov breaks Jainar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jainar (8) vs (4) Sorokov
Jainar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jainar holds on and takes a little breather.
My spies in AREA 51 GROUND inform me that Sorokov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jainar wants to hit a sweep here but Sorokov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jainar there! Score +3 for passing guard: Jainar (8) vs (7) Sorokov
Sorokov goes for an armbar but Jainar turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jainar. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jainar (10) vs (7) Sorokov
Jainar looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jainar won't allow Sorokov to sweep him here.
Jainar is sitting in close to Sorokov's body. Sorokov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jainar is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jainar is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sorokov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yuri Sorokov! |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yuri Sorokov (ranked 5649 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Blye (ranked 4174 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yuri Sorokov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Lucas Blye!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Chris Dean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sorokov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sorokov (4) vs (0) Blye
Blye struggling a bit here.
Blye is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sorokov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blye keeps working.
Sorokov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blye knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blye manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blye tries to roll over but Sorokov keeps him under control.
Sorokov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blye defends it well.
Sorokov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blye manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blye trying to control the position.
Our spies down at at Fire Pro Wrestling World Gym inform us that Blye has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Blye looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blye is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sorokov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sorokov wants to control from the top but Blye keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Blye wants to sweep but no luck.
Blye not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sorokov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sorokov (7) vs (0) Blye
Blye is looking for a sweep.
Sorokov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blye is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blye can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blye has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blye is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sorokov swings around for an armbar but Blye sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sorokov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sorokov (7) vs (2) Blye
Blye advances to half guard.
Sorokov is not content to let Blye control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blye is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sorokov defends it well.
Blye is trying to work for a kimura but Sorokov is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov gets full guard.
Blye drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sorokov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blye has Sorokov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sorokov (9) vs (2) Blye
Blye keeping moving, preventing Sorokov from controlling successfully.
Blye looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blye is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blye had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sorokov defends it easily.
Sorokov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blye is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blye has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sorokov (9) vs (4) Blye
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blye wants to pass the guard but Sorokov is keeping the position.
Blye slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sorokov (9) vs (7) Blye
Blye tries for a kimura but Sorokov is defending well.
Sorokov manages to get back to half guard.
Blye is thwarting Sorokov's attempts to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blye trying to control from half guard but Sorokov is working away.
Blye perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sorokov is not content to let Blye control the position.
Sorokov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blye is looking to advance position but Sorokov won't allow it.
Sorokov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sorokov is refusing to be controlled, as Blye sits in half guard.
Blye wants to free his trapped foot but Sorokov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blye is looking for a kimura here.
Blye looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blye is looking for a kimura here.
Sorokov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sorokov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blye has managed to get both his arms back between Sorokov's legs - danger averted.
Sorokov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sorokov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blye wants to control from the top but Sorokov keeps moving.
Blye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sorokov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blye is one step ahead there.
Blye trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blye looking to pass the guard.
Blye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sorokov keeping moving, preventing Blye from controlling successfully.
Blye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sorokov is keeping the position for now.
Sorokov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sorokov wants to sweep here but Blye controlling him for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blye pushing down on Sorokov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blye passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sorokov (9) vs (10) Blye
Blye tries to control but Sorokov wriggling away.
Blye might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sorokov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Blye working for a submission but Sorokov is keeping him at bay.
Sorokov regains half guard.
Blye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sorokov keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Blye is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sorokov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Blye!
Lucas Blye made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I want that Belt!'. |
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Event:
CEFC 135 tourney round 1
Date: Jan 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Barbados ducks under a wild hook from Sorokov.
Barbados appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sorokov or perhaps it was just good defense by Barbados, which made it look bad.
Sorokov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barbados tries to avoid it but Sorokov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barbados to the ground. Barbados escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sorokov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbados connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sorokov scrambles back to his feet.
Sorokov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barbados but Barbados pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aldo Barbados has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Sorokov.
Sorokov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbados counters with a left to the body.
Sorokov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barbados avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbados to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Barbados jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC#
Sorokov is rocked!
Barbados lands a brutal uppercut that launches Sorokov off his feet! Sorokov tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aldo Barbados!
Aldo Barbados 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Sorokov looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Sorokov moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Sorokov gets a takedown into half guard.
Sorokov thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
Sorokov 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.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Sorokov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sitsongrit is doing well to control the position and prevent Sorokov from advancing to side control.
Sorokov works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
A nice elbow there by Sorokov.
Sorokov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sitsongrit hang on?
Sorokov lands a big shot there that rocks Sitsongrit but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sorokov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sitsongrit can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sorokov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sitsongrit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sorokov lands a couple of good shots and Sitsongrit has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Sitsongrit preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sorokov.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Sorokov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Sorokov punishes Sitsongrit with strikes from the back mount.
Sorokov misses with a punch to the head.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Sorokov.
Sitsongrit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sorokov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sorokov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Sitsongrit to escape the position.
Sorokov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#SUB#
Sitsongrit showing good submission defense here.
Sitsongrit covers up after that shot from Sorokov.
#SUB#
Sorokov looking for the choke from the back.
Sitsongrit grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sorokov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Sitsongrit is trying to break free.
Sorokov struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T3#
Sorokov missing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is trying to defend against the choke here but Sorokov has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Sorokov Tightens the hold and Sitsongrit taps out furiously! Sorokov displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuri Sorokov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2018 |
#R1#
West shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Sorokov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
West is looking to take this one to the mat.
West has had enough of the clinch but Sorokov keeps him there for the moment.
Sorokov lands a hook that snaps the head of West backwards.
Sorokov is pushing West up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sorokov works on West's body with a couple of short punches.
Sorokov has West pressed against the cage.
Sorokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
West tries to score a body lock takedown but Sorokov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yuri Sorokov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn West.
West taking a breather.
West is looking to break free of the clinch but Sorokov has double underhooks. #T1##BC#
Sorokov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sorokov counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sorokov is working West over against the cage.
Sorokov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sorokov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sorokov as West tries to tie him up.
Sorokov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sorokov is pushing West up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Sorokov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed West clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sorokov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at West. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
West just trying to survive but Sorokov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Sorokov working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but West is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Sorokov has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! West taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuri Sorokov!
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Event:
OFC 332: Lafayette vs Venom II
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Sorokov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Doyle counters with a right hand to the body.
Doyle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sorokov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sorokov scores with a sloppy right hand. Doyle should have avoided that one.
Sorokov shoots and misses
and Doyle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sorokov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doyle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sorokov scores with a punch to the head.
Sorokov scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Doyle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sorokov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Doyle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sorokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Doyle has wrist control.#T1#
Sorokov throwing strikes but missing.
Sorokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Doyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doyle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sorokov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doyle trying to control the position.
Sorokov throws a strike but Doyle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sorokov wants to sweep here but Doyle controlling him for the moment.
Sorokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sorokov wants to improve his position but instead Doyle has moved into half guard.
#T2#
Doyle is trying to control the action in half guard but Sorokov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sorokov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Sorokov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorokov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sorokov throws a big right hand that misses.
Doyle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Doyle works over Sorokov with some ground and pound from guard.
Sorokov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sorokov is still trying to improve position.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doyle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sorokov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doyle manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Doyle trying to keep a closed guard but Sorokov is proving a slippery customer.
Doyle keeping moving, preventing Sorokov from controlling successfully.
Sorokov stopping the sweep attempt from Doyle.
Sorokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sorokov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Sorokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Doyle has Sorokov pulled in close to control his posture.
Doyle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Doyle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sorokov wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sorokov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sorokov, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yuri Sorokov will probably get the nod.
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#
Sorokov works Doyle's body with a nice hook.
Doyle throws a poor cross that misses
and Sorokov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sorokov misses with a body shot
and Doyle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sorokov misses with a lunging right hand
and Doyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sorokov dips to his left and cracks Doyle with an uppercut!
Sorokov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Sorokov is rocked!
Doyle lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Sorokov head around and knocks him out cold! Doyle hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Doyle!
Our winner, Jimmy Doyle, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 27
Date: Nov 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Sorokov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Queen momentarily.
Sorokov shoots in for a takedown but Queen shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A bit of stalling here from Queen.
Queen misses with the head strike.
Sorokov slows down the pace here.
Sorokov is trying to stall.
Sorokov lands with a right to the head.
Sorokov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sorokov can't find room to land a body shot as Queen controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov wants a takedown.
Sorokov is pressed up against the cage. Queen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sorokov down to the mat. Sorokov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Queen scores with a three punch combo!
Queen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sorokov back to the cage. Queen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorokov just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1##CL2#
Queen instigates a clinch.
Queen works on Sorokov's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sorokov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Queen 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.
Queen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Queen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Queen wants a takedown.
Yuri Sorokov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Queen.#TD#
Sorokov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Sorokov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sorokov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Queen defends it easily.
Sorokov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sorokov, not yet.
Sorokov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Queen.
Queen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Queen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Sorokov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Queen defends well.
Sorokov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Sorokov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Queen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Queen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sorokov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Queen trying to control but Sorokov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sorokov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queen is one step ahead there.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Queen works over Sorokov with some ground and pound from guard.
Queen trying to control but Sorokov is working from the bottom.
Queen connects with a couple of short punches.
Queen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Queen trying to control but Sorokov is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Sorokov working for a triangle but Queen defends it easily.
Sorokov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sorokov is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Queen clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Queen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Sorokov jumps guard.
Queen scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Sorokov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oliver Queen will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Sorokov shoots in and drives through. Queen sprawls well.
Sorokov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Queen lands a jab to Sorokov's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Queen.
Sorokov looks to land a right hand but Queen moved out of range.
Queen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Queen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sorokov throws an overhand right that lands on Queen's shoulder, as Queen tries to avoid the shot.
Sorokov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Queen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sorokov.
Queen throws a body punch but Sorokov moves out of range.
Queen thuds his shin into the meat of Sorokov's side.
Oliver Queen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Queen moves into range and clinches up with Sorokov.
Queen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sorokov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sorokov is trying to stall.
#TD#
Queen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sorokov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Queen to the mat. Queen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Queen pushes Sorokov off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1#
Sorokov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Sorokov as Queen shoots in.
Sorokov loads up on a big right hand but Queen slips the punch.
Queen throws out a leg kick but Sorokov moves out of range and Queen only half commits.
Sorokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Queen lands a glancing blow to the side of Sorokov's head.
Sorokov is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Queen - just one landing.
Queen throws a looping overhand right but Sorokov ducks down to avoid it.
Queen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sorokov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sorokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Oliver Queen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Queen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Queen cracks Sorokov with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sorokov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Queen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Sorokov to counter with a crisp jab.
Yuri Sorokov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Queen.#T2#
A jab from Sorokov misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Queen.
Sorokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Queen misses the jab.#CL#
Sorokov has closed the distance and engaged Queen in a clinch.
Sorokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Queen wants the takedown. Sorokov is fighting it off but Queen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sorokov's guard against the cage.
Queen won't allow Sorokov to sweep him here.
Queen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliver Queen has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Sorokov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Queen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sorokov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Queen looking to sit in guard and control but Sorokov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sorokov trying to control but Queen is working from the bottom.
Queen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sorokov.
Sorokov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sorokov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Queen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sorokov's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen wants to control from the top but Sorokov keeps moving. #SUB#
Sorokov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Queen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sorokov's head.
Queen trying to control but Sorokov is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sorokov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sorokov throwing strikes but missing.
Sorokov throwing strikes from guard but Queen blocks nicely.
Sorokov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Queen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sorokov is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Queen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sorokov looks to land a combination but Queen avoids it well.
Sorokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Queen.
Queen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Queen or perhaps it was just good defense by Sorokov, which made it look bad.
A big left from Sorokov misses.
Queen cracks Sorokov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Sorokov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Queen sprawls well initially but Sorokov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Queen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Queen gets back to full guard.
Queen is trying to keep Sorokov in close.
Sorokov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sorokov stopping the sweep attempt from Queen.
Sorokov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Sorokov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Sorokov from controlling successfully.
Queen looking to control.
Sorokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Queen keeping full guard, as Sorokov tries to pass.
Queen controlling Sorokov's posture.
Sorokov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #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.
Sorokov throws a strike but Queen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sorokov seems keen to control Queen's posture.
Queen wants to control from the top but Sorokov keeps moving.
Queen postures up in Sorokov's guard and throws a big left but Sorokov blocks it.
Queen stays in close to Sorokov's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oliver Queen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Queen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sorokov stuffs the takedown.
A jab from Sorokov misses. #T3##TD#
Sorokov drives through with a takedown into Queen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Queen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sorokov trying to control but Queen is working from the bottom.
Sorokov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Queen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sorokov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Queen is keeping the position for now.
Queen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Queen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Queen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yuri Sorokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Sorokov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queen is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Sorokov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Queen stacks Sorokov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Queen!
Sorokov tries to buck Queen off but Queen is having none of it.
Queen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sorokov some visible discomfort.
Queen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sorokov is not content to let Queen control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yuri Sorokov.
I think Queen 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Queen!
An out of breath Oliver Queen 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:
MMMA Clown Caos 24
Date: Oct 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Sorokov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harrass.
Phil Harrass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sorokov walks into a straight right hand from Harrass.
Harrass throws a lazy right hand but Sorokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harrass throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sorokov on the side of the head.
Sorokov jabs Harrass right on the nose. Harrass blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harrass enables Sorokov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harrass manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sorokov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sorokov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harrass is trying to keep Sorokov in close.
Sorokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harrass managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrass preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Harrass controlling the position.
Sorokov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Harrass wants to control but Sorokov postures up.
Sorokov scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Sorokov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sorokov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sorokov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Harrass wants to control but Sorokov postures up.
Harrass is trying to improve his position.
Sorokov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrass can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Harrass manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sorokov's best efforts.
Sorokov working over Harrass with some ground and pound. Harrass looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sorokov winds up and cracks Harrass with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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. Sorokov connects with a nice short shot to Harrass's temple.
Sorokov wants to free his trapped foot but Harrass is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Harrass controlling the position for now.
Sorokov is thwarting Harrass's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Harrass is defending against the submission attempts here by Sorokov.
Sorokov prevents Harrass from improving his position.#T3#
Sorokov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harrass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sorokov. #SUB2#
Sorokov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harrass sees it coming and defends easily.
Harrass is trying to get back to full guard.
Sorokov is thwarting Harrass's attempts to control the position.
Harrass keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sorokov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Sorokov throwing shots but Harrass is blocking nicely.
Sorokov throws a strike but Harrass avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Harrass 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.
Sorokov throws a big right hand that misses.
Sorokov cracks Harrass with a solid left hand.
Sorokov is pushing down on Harrass's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harrass is fighting to maintain full guard but Sorokov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sorokov throwing shots but Harrass is blocking nicely.
Harrass is looking for a sweep. Sorokov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sorokov wants to free his trapped foot but Harrass is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sorokov keeps trying to improve his position.
Harrass makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harrass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Sorokov 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#
Sorokov tries to clinch there but Harrass circles away.
Sorokov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harrass can pounce on him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harrass or perhaps it was just good defense by Sorokov, which made it look bad.
Sorokov dodges the punch combination from Harrass.
#CL2#
Sorokov clinches with his opponent.
The referee calls for Harrass to work.
#TD#
Harrass has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sorokov regains guard immediately.
Sorokov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sorokov, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov trying to keep a closed guard but Harrass is proving a slippery customer.
Harrass preventing the sweep. #T1#
Harrass trying to control but Sorokov is working from the bottom.
Sorokov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sorokov wants to sweep but no luck.
Harrass wants to control from the top but Sorokov keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Sorokov is looking for a triangle but Harrass pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Harrass got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sorokov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harrass has managed to get both his arms back between Sorokov's legs - danger averted.
Sorokov wants to sweep here but Harrass controlling him for the moment.
Harrass chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harrass trying to control but Sorokov is working from the bottom.
Sorokov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Harrass puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Harrass slows the pace down in half guard.
Sorokov is trying to get back to full guard.
Sorokov wants to control the action here but instead Harrass manages to pass to full mount!
Sorokov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Sorokov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harrass lands a heavy elbow.
Harrass is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sorokov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Harrass raining down shots from the mount!
Harrass working Sorokov over with strikes here.
Harrass lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sorokov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Harrass looking to finish Sorokov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sorokov!
Harrass looking to control but Sorokov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Harrass looking to finish Sorokov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sorokov!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrass avoids the attempt from Sorokov to control.
Harrass trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harrass has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sorokov's face.
Sorokov is trying desperately to improve position.
Harrass cracks Sorokov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Harrass controlling the position easily from mount.
Harrass with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Harrass dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Harrass misses with a right hand
and Sorokov counters with a nice uppercut.
Sorokov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harrass.
A countering left hand to the body from Sorokov misses.
Harrass attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Harrass lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Harrass throws a hook but Sorokov blocks it.
Sorokov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harrass connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC#
Sorokov is rocked!
Harrass swinging wildly here.
Sorokov is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrass finish him?
Sorokov looks to throw the jab but Harrass is out of range.
Harrass drops Sorokov with a big left hand! Sorokov is injured, injured bad! Harrass jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Harrass!
After the fight, Phil Harrass 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:
MMMA 40: Spector vs Sorokov
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Spector doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sorokov wants to clinch
and Spector connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spector chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Spector.
Spector keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yuri Sorokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sorokov jabs at Spector's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Spector misses the target.
Spector moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Spector throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sorokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sorokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spector misses with an uppercut. Sorokov saw that one coming.
Sorokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spector lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sorokov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spector counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Spector takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spector throws a looping overhand right but Sorokov ducks down to avoid it.
Sorokov lands with an uppercut that bounces Spector off the cage and back into range.
Spector thuds his right hand into Sorokov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spector wants to slow Sorokov down by chopping away at his legs.
Sorokov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spector.
Sorokov tests Spector's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sorokov looks for a takedown but Spector sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Spector misses the target.
Spector keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Sorokov.
Spector throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sorokov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spector can pounce on him.
Spector throws out a leg kick but Sorokov moves out of range and Spector only half commits. #T2#
Sorokov misses with the combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sorokov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sorokov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spector. Spector obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Sorokov finds it's target.
Spector throws a shot to the body.
Sorokov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sorokov misses with a wild body shot.
Spector tries to work over Sorokov's front leg with a kick but Sorokov checks it.
Nice cross by Spector.
Sorokov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spector counters with a body kick.
Spector wants to slow Sorokov down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sorokov! But no joy.
Sorokov throws a hook but Spector blocks it.#T3#
Spector throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sorokov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sorokov slips under a jab from Spector.
Spector throws a leg kick but Sorokov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sorokov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sorokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Spector swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spector is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Spector feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sorokov's calf.
Spector feints and then cracks Sorokov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sorokov down.
Sorokov checks a leg kick.
Sorokov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sorokov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spector appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spector dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marc Spector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Sorokov. Beautiful body shot.
Sorokov throws an overhand right that lands on Spector's shoulder, as Spector tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Sorokov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spector keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spector jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sorokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spector swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sorokov.
Sorokov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sorokov tries to clinch but Spector moves away
and Spector counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Sorokov closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Spector breaks from the clinch.
Sorokov moves in looking to clinch but Spector pushes him off.
Sorokov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spector sprawls well. Spector wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sorokov gets slowly back to his feet.
Sorokov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Spector dominated that round.
That's time! Spector's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sorokov doesn't manage to clinch there - Spector circles away.
A good leg kick by Spector.
Sorokov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spector.#CL2#
Sorokov moves into the clinch successfully.
Spector is pressed up against the cage. Sorokov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spector down to the mat. Spector avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sorokov cracks Spector with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Sorokov misses.
Sorokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spector.
Spector motions for Sorokov to come forward. Spector throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sorokov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sorokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spector circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov jabs Spector right on the nose. Spector blinks but takes it well.
Spector doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spector missing with a left hand there. Sorokov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sorokov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sorokov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spector.
Sorokov shoots in but Spector avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Sorokov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sorokov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marc Spector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Sorokov.
Sorokov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spector counters with a thumping low kick.
Sorokov swings widly with a right hand
and Spector counters with a straight right hand.
Spector throws a sloppy head kick and Sorokov moves out of range easily.
Spector defending well as Sorokov loads up on a big left hand.
Spector is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot lands for Sorokov.
Spector ducks under a wild hook from Sorokov.
Sorokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sorokov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spector lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sorokov misses the jab.#T2#
A big left from Sorokov misses.
Sorokov punishes Spector's body with a nice straight punch.
Spector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Sorokov moves into range and clinches up with Spector.
Spector tries to throw a body punch but Sorokov avoids it by throwing Spector back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sorokov working aggressively here.
Sorokov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spector fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sorokov throws an off balance right hand
and Spector counters with a straight right hand.
Sorokov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Spector. That one must have hurt.
Sorokov needs to keep his hands up - Spector had a free shot at his head there.
Spector smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spector loads up on a big right hand but Sorokov slips the punch.
A right-left combo lands from Sorokov.
Sorokov scores with a punch to the head.
Spector lands a head shot.#T3#
Spector scores with a nice body kick.
Spector throws a leg kick which misses Sorokov's front leg but catches the back leg as Sorokov tries to avoid it.
Sorokov throws a right hand that misses
and Spector counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sorokov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sorokov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spector fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sorokov takes a swing at Spector's ribcage but misses.
Sorokov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spector.
Nice body punch from Spector.
Spector throws a jab when Sorokov was well out of range.
Spector slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sorokov tries to clinch but Spector is having none of it.
Sorokov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sorokov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spector moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sorokov misses with a shot to the body
and Spector counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Sorokov is rocked!
Spector works Sorokov's body with a nice hook.
Sorokov is still on wobbly legs! Can Spector finish him?
Spector lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sorokov's sensitive parts.
Sorokov shoots and misses
and Spector counters with a huge left! Sorokov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Spector isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sorokov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Spector!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Spector!
Marc Spector is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Marc Spector 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:
MMMA 35: Unfinished Business
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Machado tries to clinch but Sorokov moves out of range.
Sorokov misses the shot to the body.
Sorokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Sorokov.
Machado tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yuri Sorokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sorokov connects with a crisp jab.
Sorokov lands with a right hand.
Sorokov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Sorokov takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Sorokov slips a straight right by Machado.#CL2#
Machado clinches with his opponent.
Sorokov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machado.
Sorokov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sorokov works on Machado's body with a couple of short punches.
Sorokov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorokov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machado pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sorokov blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Machado lands a damaging elbow.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sorokov wants a takedown.
Sorokov has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Sorokov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow. #TD#
Sorokov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sorokov. #SUB#
Sorokov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sorokov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machado's head. #T2#
Machado regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sorokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sorokov looking to pass the guard.
Sorokov throwing strikes but missing.
Sorokov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sorokov passes into half guard.
Sorokov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Sorokov misses with a head shot. Machado uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sorokov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Sorokov from controlling successfully.
Machado trying to control the position.
Sorokov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Machado has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sorokov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sorokov throwing strikes but missing.
Sorokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Machado has wrist control.
Sorokov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sorokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sorokov 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.
Sorokov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Sorokov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sorokov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sorokov trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sorokov throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Sorokov dominated that round.
That's time! Sorokov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sorokov lands with a hook. Machado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sorokov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado slips a straight right by Sorokov.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sorokov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machado's waist but Machado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sorokov off to one side. #CL#
Sorokov pushes Machado up against the cage in a clinch.
Sorokov can't get the takedown.
Machado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Sorokov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sorokov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machado defending well though.
Sorokov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Sorokov wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sorokov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machado defending well though.
Sorokov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machado defending well though. #T1#
Sorokov is looking to stall here but Machado recovers full guard.
Machado is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sorokov works over Machado with some ground and pound from guard.
Machado wants to sweep here but Sorokov controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sorokov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sorokov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sorokov trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado controls Sorokov momentarily but Sorokov frees himself.
Yuri Sorokov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sorokov is looking to advance position but Machado has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Sorokov looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Machado looking to control but Sorokov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sorokov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sorokov is trying to control but can't.
Sorokov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sorokov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Sorokov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Machado has passed into side control.
Sorokov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sorokov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Machado off and has taken his back!
Sorokov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Machado. #SUB#
Sorokov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sorokov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Sorokov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB#
Sorokov looking for the RNC. #T4#
Sorokov scores with punches to the body.
Sorokov lands a shot to the head.
Sorokov missing with punches from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado wants to escape the position.
Sorokov cracks Machado with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Machado from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Sorokov is landing with strikes. Machado can't take much more of this.#ROC#
Machado is rocked!
Sorokov is looking to control Machado but Machado is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Machado is still in real trouble! Can Sorokov finish him?
Sorokov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Machado is looking for a way out.
Machado covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#SUB#
Sorokov has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Machado! Can he survive? No! He's out! Sorokov gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuri Sorokov!
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Event:
MMMA 28: BJ vs Canuel
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Sorokov.
Sorokov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fantana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantana throws a lazy uppercut
and Sorokov counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantana wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sorokov scores with a nice strike.
Sorokov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantana throws an overhand right that lands on Sorokov's shoulder, as Sorokov tries to avoid the shot.
Sorokov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorokov avoids the body shot from Fantana.
#CL2#
Fantana gets tackled into the cage by Sorokov. Sorokov maintains the clinch.
Fantana digs a right hand underneath Sorokov's ribcage. Sorokov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Sorokov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fantana tries to free his leg and advance position but Sorokov is retaining full guard.
Fantana engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Fantana postures up and lands a big shot to Sorokov's brow.
Fantana lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Sorokov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fantana passes into half guard.
Fantana lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sorokov's head. #SUB#
Fantana is looking for a kimura here.
Sorokov tries to roll over but Fantana keeps him under control.#T2#
Fantana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantana is trying to control. Sorokov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sorokov trying to hold on to Fantana's head to control him but Fantana postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sorokov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Fantana is trying to work for a kimura but Sorokov is defending well.
#T3#
Fantana seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sorokov is trying to control but Fantana passes into side control!
Sorokov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantana trying to control here.
Fantana regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sorokov pushes down on Fantana's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sorokov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantana is trying to maintain the position but Sorokov is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantana has hold of Sorokov's hands but Sorokov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Sorokov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fantana tries to get to full guard but Sorokov has control of the leg.
Sorokov is nestled in close to Fantana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sorokov working his ground and pound in the gym.
Fantana gets full guard.#SUB#
Fantana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantana working a defensive guard here.
Sorokov postures up in Fantana's guard and throws a big left but Fantana blocks it.
Sorokov throwing strikes from guard but Fantana blocks nicely. #SUB#
Sorokov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yuri Sorokov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fantana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fantana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sorokov manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Sorokov instigates a clinch.
Sorokov lands a left hand.
Fantana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sorokov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sorokov.
Sorokov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sorokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sorokov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sorokov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fantana is keeping busy.#BC#
Fantana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sorokov wants to clinch.#T1#
Sorokov jabs Fantana right on the nose. Fantana blinks but takes it well.
Fantana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sorokov moves away.
Fantana misses the shot to the body.
Fantana swings widly with a right hand
and Sorokov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantana misses with a body shot.
Fantana misses with a hook.
Good shot there by Sorokov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sorokov.
A telegraphed right hand from Fantana misses the target.
Sorokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fantana.
Fantana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sorokov at a distance.
Sorokov moves out of range as Fantana strikes.
Sorokov misses with an uppercut. Fantana saw that one coming.#T2#
Fantana misses with a looping right.
Fantana dips to his left and cracks Sorokov with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sorokov tries to clinch up.
Fantana throws a poor cross that misses
and Sorokov counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Sorokov drives through and clinches with Fantana against the cage.
#BC#
Fantana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sorokov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fantana throws out the jab.
Fantana misses with a wild body shot.
Sorokov scores with a hook.
Fantana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Fantana misses its intended target.
Sorokov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sorokov moves forwards but Fantana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sorokov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fantana on the side of the head.
Sorokov works Fantana's body with a nice hook.
Sorokov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Nice defenses there by Fantana.
Yuri Sorokov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sorokov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Fantana lands.
Fantana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sorokov's head.
Sorokov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sorokov shoots in but no luck this time.
A slow jab from Fantana misses its intended target.
Sorokov connects with a right hand. Fantana shakes it off.#ROC2#
Fantana is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Sorokov engages and cracks Fantana with a massive lead left hook - Fantana tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Sorokov is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuri Sorokov!
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Event:
Havoc Midweek Mayhem 6
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Claudiano throws a lazy body kick
and Sorokov counters with a straight right hand.
Sorokov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sorokov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Claudiano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sorokov 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.#CL#
Claudiano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Sorokov controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claudiano. #TD2#
Sorokov has Claudiano pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sorokov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Claudiano tumbling to the mat - Sorokov dives into Claudiano's guard.
Sorokov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Claudiano is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Claudiano lands a couple of elbows.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Sorokov keeps moving.
Claudiano is really struggling to control Sorokov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sorokov wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
Claudiano content to stall in guard here.
Sorokov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sorokov, not yet. #SUB2#
Sorokov is looking for a triangle but Claudiano pushes his legs off easily.
Claudiano landing some decent shots from guard.
Sorokov can't keep his opponent in guard - Claudiano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Claudiano maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sorokov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Claudiano has cracked it and Sorokov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Claudiano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Waldo Claudiano!
Waldo Claudiano retains his bantamweight title!
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Event:
Havoc Midweek Mayhem 3
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Sorokov misses with a wild body shot.
Sorokov takes a swing at Flanagan's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Sorokov blocks the low kick.
Flanagan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Flanagan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sorokov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flanagan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sorokov's sensitive parts.
Flanagan tries a low kick but Sorokov avoids it.
Flanagan scores with a push kick.
Flanagan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sorokov.
A swing and a miss from Flanagan.
Flanagan ducks under a wild hook from Sorokov.
Flanagan throwing a counter right hand but Sorokov manages to avoid it.
Flanagan misses with a hook. Sorokov ducked under it nicely.
Sorokov throws out a counter right but Flanagan avoids it with no problem.
Fireaway Flanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flanagan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been hearing reports that Flanagan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Flanagan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Flanagan takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Sorokov breaks the clinch.
Sorokov scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Flanagan. That's going to slow Sorokov down.
Flanagan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Flanagan connects with a solid leg kick.
Flanagan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sorokov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sorokov thuds a left hand into Flanagan's body.
Flanagan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sorokov.
#CL#
Sorokov gets tackled into the cage by Flanagan. Flanagan maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Flanagan.
Flanagan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sorokov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sorokov takes a shot to the head.
Flanagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Sorokov controls his hands.
Sorokov is trying to stall.
Sorokov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flanagan smiles and moves away.
Flanagan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Flanagan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sorokov's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flanagan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Flanagan is looking to clinch.
Fireaway Flanagan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flanagan throws a leg kick but Sorokov moved away.
Sorokov misses with a straight right.
Flanagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sorokov throws out a powerful jab.
Sorokov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Flanagan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sorokov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Flanagan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD2#
Sorokov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Flanagan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sorokov is in Flanagan's guard.
Flanagan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flanagan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flanagan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sorokov is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorokov postures up in Flanagan's guard and throws a big left but Flanagan blocks it. #T3#
Sorokov postures up and lands a big shot to Flanagan's brow.
Flanagan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Flanagan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sorokov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flanagan's head.#SUB#
Flanagan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sorokov has picked Flanagan up and slammed him! Flanagan can't keep hold of the triangle and Sorokov manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Sorokov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flanagan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Check out the look on Sorokov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sorokov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Flanagan is looking for a sweep.
Sorokov throws an elbow but Flanagan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sorokov is chipping away with strikes.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flanagan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Flanagan is looking for a sweep. Sorokov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sorokov trying to pass the guard but Flanagan defending well.
Flanagan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Flanagan wants to sweep but no luck.
Sorokov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Flanagan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sorokov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sorokov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flanagan's head.
Sorokov wants to control from the top but Flanagan keeps moving.
Sorokov connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yuri Sorokov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Flanagan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Flanagan.
Sorokov lands a jab to the nose.
Flanagan is looking to score with low kicks.
Flanagan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sorokov.
Sorokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Flanagan is just out of range.
Flanagan connects with a leg kick. Sorokov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fireaway Flanagan is winning the standup battle so far.
Sorokov misses with a wild combination.
Sorokov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Flanagan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Sorokov blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan is looking to land body kicks.
Flanagan throws a leg kick but Sorokov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sorokov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Flanagan avoids the body shot from Sorokov.
Flanagan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sorokov. That did some damage!
Flanagan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sorokov counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Flanagan. #T1#
Flanagan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sorokov.
Flanagan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sorokov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flanagan manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Sorokov clinches with his opponent.
Sorokov wants to take the fight to the mat but Flanagan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Flanagan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sorokov.
Sorokov looking for a takedown.
Fireaway Flanagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Sorokov.
Flanagan tries a body shot but Sorokov blocks it.
Flanagan blocks a body shot from Sorokov.
Sorokov stalling in the clinch but Flanagan improves position.
Sorokov has Flanagan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Flanagan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sorokov.
Sorokov fails to pull guard.
Flanagan blocking some punches.
Sorokov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Flanagan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Sorokov pushes Flanagan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Flanagan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flanagan swings wildly with an uppercut but Sorokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flanagan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sorokov.#BC2#
Sorokov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flanagan thumps Sorokov with a low kick.
Sorokov throws a lazy right hand but Flanagan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Sorokov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sorokov with the counter takedown but Flanagan avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sorokov misses the target.
Flanagan connects with a leg kick. Sorokov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Flanagan. Sorokov shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sorokov throws a body punch but Flanagan moves out of range.
Flanagan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sorokov checks the leg kick.
Sorokov avoids a kick to the body.
#T3#
A leg kick checked by Sorokov.
Flanagan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sorokov. Flanagan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flanagan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flanagan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flanagan loads up on a big right hand but Sorokov slips the punch.
Sorokov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sorokov looks to land a left hand but Flanagan moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Sorokov clinches up with Flanagan and pushes him back against the cage.
Flanagan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flanagan misses with some punches.
Flanagan lands with a light punch inside.
Flanagan blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Flanagan.
Flanagan throws a punch but it's blocked by Sorokov.
Sorokov can't get the takedown.
#T4#
Sorokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Flanagan controls his hands.
Flanagan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Flanagan.
Sorokov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Flanagan after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Flanagan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flanagan lands a leg kick that knocks Sorokov off balance momentarily.
Sorokov avoids a kick to the body.
Sorokov ducks under a wild hook from Flanagan.
Sorokov wants to counter with a clinch but Flanagan pushes him away.
Crunch! Flanagan slams his shin into Sorokov's torso.#CL#
Flanagan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sorokov tries a body shot but Flanagan blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sorokov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flanagans head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sorokov.
Sorokov is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fireaway Flanagan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sorokov misses with a two punch combination.
Flanagan is looking to counter the offense by Sorokov and move into the clinch.
Flanagan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sorokov.
Flanagan moves out of range as Sorokov strikes.
Flanagan throws a lazy uppercut
and Sorokov counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Sorokov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flanagan, pushing him back against the cage.
Sorokov tries to score a body lock takedown but Flanagan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sorokov throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Sorokov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sorokov swats away the attempt to clinch by Flanagan.
Sorokov connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sorokov lands a body shot.
Flanagan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Flanagan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sorokov is out of range and Flanagan settles back down. #T1#
Flanagan tries to clinch up.
Flanagan throws a leg kick but Sorokov moved away.
Sorokov lands a body shot.
Sorokov moves out of range of the body kick.
Flanagan tries to land a front kick but Sorokov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flanagan throws a leg kick that misses.
Flanagan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sorokov counters with a nice uppercut.
Sorokov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Flanagan rather than just go for the knockout.
Flanagan throws a hook but Sorokov avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Sorokov misses.
Flanagan looks to throw a body kick
and Sorokov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Sorokov.
Flanagan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sorokov finds it's way round the side to connect with Flanagan's head.
Sorokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flanagan throws an off balance right hand
and Sorokov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sorokov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flanagan throws a right hand that Sorokov ducks under and follows up with a left that Sorokov also avoids with ease.#T2#
Flanagan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sorokov is out of range.
Flanagan is looking to chop away at Sorokov's legs.
Flanagan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Flanagan with a jab.
Flanagan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sorokov.
Sorokov slips under a jab.
Flanagan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Flanagan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Flanagan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sorokov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Flanagan.
Sorokov shoots in for a takedown but Flanagan shows good takedown defense.
Flanagan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sorokov blocks a head kick by Flanagan.
Flanagan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sorokov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sorokov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flanagan ducks under a wild hook from Sorokov.
Flanagan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sorokov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Flanagan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sorokov throws a sloppy body shot
and Flanagan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sorokov's knee momentarily.
Sorokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flanagan circles away quickly and effectively.
Sorokov throws an overhand right that lands on Flanagan's shoulder, as Flanagan tries to avoid the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Sorokov blocks the leg kick.
Sorokov shoots in for a takedown but Flanagan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fireaway Flanagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Sorokov.
A swing and a miss from Sorokov.
Flanagan throws a leg kick which misses Sorokov's front leg but catches the back leg as Sorokov tries to avoid it.
Flanagan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sorokov swings widly with a right hand
and Flanagan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sorokov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flanagan moves away from the strike by Sorokov. #CL#
Flanagan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Flanagan tries to throw a body punch but Sorokov avoids it by throwing Flanagan back against the cage.
Flanagan cracks Sorokov with a nice body shot.#T4#
Sorokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sorokov digs a right hand into Flanagan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flanagan's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Flanagan - that landed with a thud.
Sorokov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!#BC#
Flanagan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flanagan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sorokov is out of range and Flanagan settles back down.
Flanagan tries to land a front kick but Sorokov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sorokov misses with a combination
and Flanagan counters with a big head kick but Sorokov shrugs it off.
Flanagan throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Sorokov drives through and clinches with Flanagan against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Flanagan fails to land. #TD2#
Sorokov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Flanagan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sorokov's guard. #REVR#
Sorokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Flanagan passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuri Sorokov.
I think Sorokov 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Sorokov!
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Event:
Havoc Weekend War 1
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Sorokov thuds a left hand into Harrass's body.
Harrass connects with a right hand. Sorokov shakes it off.
Harrass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sorokov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sorokov misses with a shot to the body
letting Harrass counter with a right hand.
Sorokov swings widly with a right hand
and Harrass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harrass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harrass misses with a right hand
and Harrass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harrass takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sorokov misses with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sorokov 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.
Harrass throws a lazy right hand but Sorokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sorokov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harrass on the side of the head.
Sorokov jabs Harrass right on the nose. Harrass blinks but takes it well.
Harrass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sorokov.
Harrass throws a body shot but no joy.
Harrass works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Sorokov throws out a loose jab but Harrass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sorokov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harrass lands with a straight right. Sorokov didn't see that one coming.
Sorokov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harrass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sorokov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harrass scores with a hook to the body. Sorokov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sorokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harrass misses with an uppercut. Sorokov saw that one coming.
Sorokov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sorokov moves out of range as Harrass strikes.#TD2#
Harrass tries to sprawl but Sorokov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Sorokov moves nicely into side control. #T2##SUB2#
Sorokov tries for a kimura but Harrass is defending well.
Sorokov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sorokov working away.
Harrass gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sorokov is thwarting Harrass's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Sorokov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harrass wants to control but Sorokov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harrass taking some punishment here, with Sorokov in his half guard.
Harrass trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Sorokov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harrass trying to control here.
Harrass keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Harrass actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Harrass looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sorokov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sorokov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Harrass gets back to full guard.
Sorokov postures up and lands a big shot to Harrass's brow.
Sorokov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harrass has momentary wrist control but Sorokov slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Harrass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sorokov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Harrass looking for a guillotine here but Sorokov defends easily.
#SUB#
Harrass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yuri Sorokov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Harrass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sorokov doesn't manage to clinch there - Harrass circles away.
Sorokov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harrass takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sorokov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harrass is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Harrass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sorokov ducks under a wild hook from Harrass.
Sorokov scores with a hook to the body. Harrass takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harrass scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sorokov looks to land a right hand but Harrass moved out of range.
Harrass throwing a counter right hand but Sorokov manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov throws a jab when Harrass was well out of range.
Sorokov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by Harrass's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sorokov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harrass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Sorokov.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sorokov. Harrass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harrass throwing a counter right hand but Sorokov manages to avoid it.
Harrass goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sorokov throws a right hand that Harrass ducks under and follows up with a left that Harrass also avoids with ease.
Sorokov slips a jab from Harrass.
Harrass throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Sorokov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sorokov.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Harrass lands a right hand.
Harrass throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sorokovs head.
Harrass wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sorokov takes a shot to the head.
Harrass leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harrass. #T2#
A short uppercut from Harrass. #ROC#
Sorokov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrass has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sorokov after a bit of a struggle.
Sorokov is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrass finish him?
Harrass misses with a punch on the inside.
Harrass taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Harrass working aggressively here.
Harrass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Harrass has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sorokov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Harrass tightening his grip on Sorokov, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Harrass patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sorokov breaks Harrass's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sorokov seems to have recovered his senses.
Sorokov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Sorokov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Harrass wants to control the position but Sorokov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Yuri Sorokov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sorokov lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Harrass looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sorokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sorokov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Ground and pound from Sorokov.
Harrass is not content to let Sorokov control the position.#SUB#
Harrass actively working from the bottom here.
Sorokov is nestled in close to Harrass, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sorokov is thwarting Harrass's attempts to control the position.
Sorokov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sorokov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sorokov working over Harrass with some ground and pound. Harrass looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Sorokov is nestled in close to Harrass, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Harrass is defending against the submission attempts here by Sorokov.
Sorokov working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#
Harrass is rocked!
Harrass is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sorokov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oh Harrass is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sorokov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sorokov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sorokov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Harrass badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Sorokov around the waist but Sorokov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Sorokov is the winner by TKO! Sorokov jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Sorokov!
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Event:
GFC 60: Bailey vs Project 2
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Sorokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sorokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harrass.
Sorokov shoots in but no luck this time.
Harrass changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Harrass dips to his left and cracks Sorokov with an uppercut!
Harrass scores with a body shot.
Harrass tests Sorokov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harrass misses with an uppercut. Sorokov saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Sorokov.
Harrass is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harrass looks to score with a jab to the body but Sorokov is just out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Sorokov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Harrass stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harrass wants it to stay on the feet.
Harrass throws a looping overhand right but Sorokov ducks down to avoid it.
Sorokov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#
Sorokov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrass cracks Sorokov with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Harrass!
Phil Harrass 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:
GFC 56: Fireball vs Kruger
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice body kick there by Sorias.
Sorias gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sorokov lands with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Sorias there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sorias takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sorokov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sorokov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sorias throws a right and a left that Sorokov avoids nicely. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sorokov.
Sorias wants to get back to his feet but Sorokov is dominant here and he's now got Sorias's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorokov somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Will Sorokov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sorias trying to get back to his feet but Sorokov is in full control for now.
Sorias avoids the strikes from Sorokov. #T1#
Sorokov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Sorias wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sorokov is landing with strikes. Sorias can't take much more of this.
Sorias trying to get back to his feet but Sorokov is in full control for now.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Sorokov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sorokov is throwing strikes but Sorias counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Sorias regains half guard.
Sorias blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sorokov. #T2#
Sorias wants to get back to his feet.
Sorokov wants to control but Sorias is keeping him busy.
Sorokov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sorokov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Sorokov connects with a nice short shot to Sorias's temple.
Sorias on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sorokov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Sorokov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sorias is trying to stand.
Sorias keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sorokov prevents Sorias from standing back up.
Sorokov thows a huge punch but Sorias dodges it nicely.
Sorokov slips a nice elbow through Sorias's hands, connecting with Sorias's forehead.
Sorokov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sorias is trying to stand.
Sorokov is trying to control the action in half guard but Sorias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Sorokov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sorias has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Sorokov is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Sorias has hold of Sorokov's hands but Sorokov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sorokov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sorokov not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Sorokov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Sorokov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sorias is just riding it out for now. Sorokov eventually gives up the hold.
Sorokov working over Sorias with some ground and pound. Sorias looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Sorokov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sorias thuds his right hand into Sorokov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sorias throws a right and a left that Sorokov avoids nicely.
Sorias on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sorokov lands with a cross.
Sorias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Sorias misses the target.
Sorias connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sorokov. Sorokov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sorokov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sorias backs up against the cage.
Sorokov swats away the attempt to clinch by Sorias.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sorokov works Sorias's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Sorokov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sorias napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sorias is trying to get back to his feet.
Sorokov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sorokov in side control, throwing shots but Sorias defends. #T1#
Sorokov landing a few strikes.
Sorias pushes Sorokov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sorokov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Sorokov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sorias looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sorokov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sorias is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sorokov lets go of the hold and Sorias can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuri Sorokov!
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Event:
GFC 49: Laine vs Walian
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sorokov!
#CUT#
It looks like Steve Martin has been cut.
Sorokov misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sorokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sorokov goes for a double leg but Martin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martin continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sorokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martin counters with a body kick.
Sorokov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sorokov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martin thinks about the counter body kick.
Sorokov looks to land a right hand but Martin moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sorokov connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back.
Sorokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Martin throws a fast counter high kick but Sorokov manages to duck under it in time.
Martin moves away from the strike by Sorokov.
Sorokov misses with a right hand
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin misses with a body kick. #T1#
Martin moves away from the strike by Sorokov.
Sorokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
Martin misses with a kick to the body
enabling Sorokov to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Sorokov misses.
No joy there for Sorokov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sorokov shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sorokov misses the shot to the body.
Sorokov lands a jab to the nose.
Sorokov throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Sorokov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Martin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sorokov.
Sorokov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Martin on the side of the head. #T2#
Sorokov misses with a body shot.
Sorokov misses with a body shot.
Sorokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martin slips under a jab.
As Sorokov backs off Martin throws a huge counter combo but Sorokov manages to avoid it all.
Sorokov shoots and misses
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Sorokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Sorokov.
Sorokov closes the distance and clinches up with Martin, looking for a takedown. Sorokov pushes Martin against the cage but Martin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Martin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martin blocks a jab.
Sorokov swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Sorokov misses with a looping right.
Martin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sorokov misses with a right hand
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Yuri Sorokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Sorokov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sorokov blocks a head kick by Martin.
Sorokov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sorokov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martin momentarily.
#ROC#
Martin is rocked!
Sorokov throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martin! But no joy.
Martin avoids the body shot from Sorokov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martin! But no joy.
Martin slips a jab from Sorokov.
Sorokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martin throws a lazy right hand but Sorokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sorokov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martin circles away.
Martin lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
A big left from Sorokov misses.
Martin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martin wants it to stay on the feet.
Martin throws a big counter head kick but Sorokov avoids it with no problem.
Sorokov tries to clinch up
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sorokov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Sorokov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sorokov lands a nice shot that snaps Martin's head back.
#CL#
Sorokov has Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Sorokov breaks from the clinch.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Sorokov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Martin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Martin slips under a jab from Sorokov.
Martin thinks about the counter body kick.
Martin takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Martin.
Martin throws out a counter right but Sorokov avoids it with no problem.
Sorokov tries to clinch up.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sorokov misses the shot to the body.
Sorokov throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Sorokov misses with an uppercut. Martin saw that one coming.
Sorokov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Martin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sorokov lands a nice looking body shot.
Sorokov throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Sorokov lands a head shot.#T1#
Martin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sorokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sorokov throws a good cross that connects.
Sorokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Martin responds with a good body kick, but Sorokov manages to step out the way in time.
The fighters circling - Sorokov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martin lands a head kick!
Steve Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin keeps the fight on the outside.
Martin walks into a left hand.
Yuri Sorokov is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Sorokov misses with a straight right.
Sorokov throws a jab when Martin was well out of range.
Martin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sorokov misses with a body shot
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sorokov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sorokov misses with a right hand
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Sorokov with that takedown attempt.
Martin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sorokov blocks it well.
Donk. Sorokov catches Martin right on the button with a cross.
Sorokov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martin slips a straight right by Sorokov.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Sorokov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sorokov.
As Sorokov backs off Martin throws a huge counter combo but Sorokov manages to avoid it all.
Sorokov misses with a combination
and Martin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sorokov sizes up Martin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sorokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Steve Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sorokov throws a lazy uppercut
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sorokov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sorokov misses with a takedown attempt - Martin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Sorokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorokov misses with a looping right.
Martin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Sorokov shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sorokov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sorokov misses the shot to the body.
Sorokov moves to clinch but Martin breaks away
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Martin stuffs the takedown.
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!
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sorokov.
Martin pushes Sorokov away with a front kick.
Sorokov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sorokov gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin throws a counter combo.
No luck for Sorokov with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yuri Sorokov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Martin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sorokov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sorokov throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Martin throws a big counter head kick but Sorokov avoids it with no problem.
Sorokov missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sorokov misses the jab.
Martin cracks Sorokov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sorokov throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Martin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sorokov blocks it well.
Sorokov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range. #CL#
Sorokov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martin lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Martin.
#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Martin slips a straight right by Sorokov.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sorokov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin throws a head kick that half lands.
A big right from Sorokov misses.
And Martin responds with a good body kick, but Sorokov manages to step out the way in time.
Sorokov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martin defends well and Sorokov ends up having to push Martin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A slow jab from Sorokov misses its intended target.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Sorokov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sorokov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martin is looking for the big counter here.
Sorokov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Sorokov misses the target.
Martin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sorokov misses with a straight left.
Sorokov tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.
Martin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sorokov blocks it well.
Martin slips a straight right by Sorokov.
Martin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sorokov misses with a hook
and Martin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sorokov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Sorokov does no damage.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Sorokov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Martin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sorokov.
Martin is looking for the big counter here.
Sorokov throws out a loose jab but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sorokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Sorokov throws a hook but Martin blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sorokov throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin counters with a series of strikes. Sorokov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sorokov shoots for a takedown but Martin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sorokov throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yuri Sorokov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sorokov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sorokov.
Sorokov blocks a head kick by Martin.
Martin walks into a jab.
Steve Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sorokov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Sorokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Sorokov misses with a straight right.
Sorokov scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Sorokov misses.
Sorokov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martin misses with a right hand
and Sorokov counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Sorokov throws a shot from downtown. Martin moves away and avoids it.
Martin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Martin staying out of range there.
Martin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Martin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sorokov throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Martin.
I think Sorokov 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Sorokov!
Steve Martin was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm surprised the fuck'.
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Event:
GFC 44: Fireball vs Urai
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Sorokov lands with a nice body punch.
Sorias avoids the body shot from Sorokov.
Sorokov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sorias misses with a left hand
and Sorias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sorokov throws a right hand that Sorias ducks under and follows up with a left that Sorias also avoids with ease.
Sorokov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sorias sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sorias jabs Sorokov right on the nose. Sorokov blinks but takes it well.
Sorokov moves out of range as Sorias strikes.
Sorokov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sorias misses with a hook.
Sorokov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sorias with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sorias staying out of range there.
Sorokov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sorokov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sorokov misses with a straight left.
Sorias swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sorokov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Sorokov tries for a takedown but Sorias circles away easily
and Sorias counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sorias dodges the punch combination from Sorokov.
Sorokov tries for a takedown but Sorias sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Sorokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorokov takes a swing at Sorias's ribcage but misses.
Sorokov throws a hook to the side of Sorias's head but Sorias sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sorokov's corner calls for a 1-2. Sorokov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sorokov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Sorokov.
Sorias lands with a straight right. Sorokov didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Sorias moves into the clinch.
Sorokov is looking for a takedown.
Sorias misses with a knee strike.
Sorokov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Sorias.
Sorias stops a takedown attempt from Sorokov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sorias is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Sorias misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sorias fails to land.
Sorokov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Sorias pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sorokov wants to clinch.
Sorokov jabs at Sorias's body.
Sorokov swings for the body but Sorias moves out of range.
#CL#
Sorokov takes the fight into the clinch.
Sorokov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sorias's efforts to push away.
A short body shot lands from Sorokov as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Sorokov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sorias is pressed up against the cage. Sorokov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sorias down to the mat. Sorias avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Sorokov clinches with his opponent.
Sorokov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sorias looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sorokov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sorokov tries to score a body lock takedown but Sorias shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sorias wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sorokov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sorias tries to throw a body punch but Sorokov avoids it by throwing Sorias back against the cage.
Sorias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sorias misses with a punch on the inside.
Sorokov tries to throw a body punch but Sorias avoids it by throwing Sorokov back against the cage.
Sorias working aggressively here.
Sorias is trying to break the clinch but Sorokov is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sorias.
Sorokov is working for takedown but Sorias is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sorokov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sorias gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4#
Sorias presses Sorokov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sorias throws a head punch that misses.
Sorokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sorias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sorias is trying to break the clinch but Sorokov is controlling him.#BC2#
Sorias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sorokov takes one to the side of the head.
Sorias uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sorokov.
Juan Santiago Sorias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sorias smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sorokov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sorias.#CL2#
Sorias pushes Sorokov up against the cage in a clinch.
Sorokov is looking for a takedown.
Sorokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sorias controls his hands.
Sorias tries to throw a body punch but Sorokov avoids it by throwing Sorias back against the cage.
Sorias misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Sorokov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Sorokov.
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 Yuri Sorokov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sorokov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Sorias takes the fight into the clinch.
Sorias prevents a body shot from Sorokov.
Sorokov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sorias gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sorias trying to control the position but instead, Sorokov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sorias into the cage.
Sorias misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Sorokov scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorias doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sorokov keeps control of Sorias as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sorias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sorokov looking to stall.
Sorokov just leaning against Sorias, taking a breather. #T1##BC2#
Sorias breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Sorokov coming out on top.
Sorokov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sorias takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sorokov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sorokov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sorokov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sorias counters with a nice uppercut.
Sorokov walks into a jab.
Good exchange - Sorokov coming out on top.
Sorokov shoots in for a double leg but Sorias sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sorias is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Sorokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorias scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sorokov misses the target.
Juan Santiago Sorias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sorias tries to land a front kick but Sorokov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sorias blocks a jab.
Sorokov tries to move into range but Sorias moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sorias scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC2#
Sorokov is rocked!#T2#
Sorokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sorias.
Oh Sorokov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sorias throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sorokov.
Sorias dances in with a quick combination. Sorokov is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Sorias snaps Sorokov's head back. Sorokov stumbles backwards against the cage. Sorias steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Sorokov's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Sorokov just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juan Santiago Sorias!
During a confident post fight interview, Juan Santiago Sorias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SPI - 4
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Sorokov takes a swing at Steel Penn's ribcage but misses.
Steel Penn with a nice cross.
Sorokov lunges at Steel Penn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steel Penn's hand.
Steel Penn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sorokov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steel Penn has time to react.
Sorokov misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Sorokov moves into range and clinches up with Steel Penn.
Sorokov goes for a takedown attempt but Steel Penn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jab by Sorokov.
Sorokov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Penn misses with a jab to the body
enabling Sorokov to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Steel Penn takes a swing at Sorokov's ribcage but misses.
Sorokov misses with a straight right.
Steel Penn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sorokov sprawls and moves away.
Steel Penn with a poor takedown
and Sorokov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sorokov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sorokov fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel Penn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sorokov throws out a loose jab but Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sorokov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steel Penn avoids it really well and circles away.
Steel Penn lands a right hook to the body.
#TD#
Steel Penn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sorokov to the ground. Steel Penn is now in Sorokov's guard.
Sorokov trying to control the position.
#T2#
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Sorokov is retaining full guard.
Sorokov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sorokov, not yet.
Steel Penn pushes down on Sorokov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steel Penn works his way into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorokov is controlling an arm, preventing Steel Penn from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Steel Penn tries to control but Sorokov wriggling away. #T3#
Steel Penn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sorokov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sorokov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Steel Penn working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Steel Penn has the hooks in. Sorokov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Steel Penn struggling to keep hold of the position.
Steel Penn has the hooks in. Sorokov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Will Steel Penn go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel Penn looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Sorokov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Steel Penn gets his way!
Steel Penn controlling well, preventing Sorokov from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Steel Penn has one arm under Sorokov 's neck. Sorokov is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Steel Penn manages to get his arm free though and Sorokov is in a world of trouble! Steel Penn sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Sorokov turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Steel Penn!
During a confident post fight interview, The Steel Penn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SPI: Rio - 1
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Good work by Sorokov as he checks the leg kick.
Sorokov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jorma has time to react.
Sorokov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jorma.
Sorokov moves out of range as Jorma strikes.
Jorma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jorma misses with a looping right.
Jorma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jorma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sorokov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jorma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sorokov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jorma misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Sorokov blocks the leg kick.
Jorma takes one on the button.
Jorma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jorma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sorokov. Sorokov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorokov cracks Jorma with a good jab.
Sorokov misses with a takedown attempt - Jorma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sorokov tries for a takedown but Jorma sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Jorma.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jorma, right into the meat.
Sorokov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jorma can pounce on him.
Jorma loads up on a big right hand but Sorokov slips the punch.
Jorma throws a leg kick that misses.
Sorokov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jorma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rasva Jorma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sorokov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jorma doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab lands there for Sorokov.
Jorma slips a jab and a cross from Sorokov.
Sorokov throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Sorokov does no damage.
Jorma tried to counter with a leg kick but Sorokov avoided it.
Jorma misses with an uppercut. Sorokov saw that one coming.
Sorokov throws a series of punches but Jorma moves out of range.
Sorokov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jorma on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sorokov misses with a double jab.
Jorma lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sorokov takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Jorma tries to work over Sorokov's front leg with a kick but Sorokov checks it.
No joy there for Jorma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jorma scores with a punch to the head.
A lazy body kick from Jorma
and Sorokov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jorma lands a jab to Sorokov's midsection.
Sorokov misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Sorokov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jorma looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jorma is trying to control Sorokov's posture but Sorokov avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sorokov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jorma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sorokov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jorma gets back to half guard.
Jorma moves into full guard.
#T3#
Jorma looking to control.
Sorokov trying to control but Jorma is working from the bottom.
Jorma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sorokov lands a couple of elbows.
Sorokov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jorma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jorma wants to sweep but no luck.
Jorma trying to keep a closed guard but Sorokov is proving a slippery customer.
Jorma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sorokov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sorokov postures up and lands a big shot to Jorma's brow.
Sorokov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Jorma keeping moving, preventing Sorokov from controlling successfully.
Jorma is trying to keep Sorokov in close.
Jorma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sorokov is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Jorma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sorokov is aware though and is defending well.
Sorokov preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Jorma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sorokov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sorokov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jorma's head.
Sorokov cracks Jorma with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Sorokov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jorma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jorma explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sorokov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jorma finds it's way round the side to connect with Sorokov's head. #CL2#
Sorokov clinches with his opponent.
Sorokov lands with a short shot to the head.
Sorokov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jorma scores with a shot to the side of Sorokov's head.
Jorma misses with the head strike.
Jorma throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Sorokov manages to break the clinch.
Jorma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sorokov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sorokov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Sorokov takes the fight into the clinch.
Jorma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sorokov blocks an uppercut.
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!
Jorma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jorma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jorma throws a punch but it's blocked by Sorokov. #T1#
Sorokov tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Sorokov is trying to trip Jorma. He has hold of a leg but Jorma is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sorokov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sorokov connects with a couple of short punches.
Sorokov preventing the sweep.
Sorokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jorma is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Jorma looking to pass the guard.
Sorokov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sorokov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jorma is working Sorokov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jorma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sorokov is keeping the position for now.
Jorma postures up and lands a big shot to Sorokov's brow. #SUB2#
Jorma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sorokov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jorma has managed to get both his arms back between Sorokov's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Sorokov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jorma trying to control but Sorokov postures up.
Jorma is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sorokov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Jorma looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Sorokov.
Jorma is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sorokov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sorokov trying to control from half guard but Jorma is working away. #T3##SUB2#
Sorokov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jorma is just riding it out for now. Sorokov eventually gives up the hold.
Jorma trying to control from the bottom.
Jorma taking some punishment here, with Sorokov in his half guard.
Sorokov lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Jorma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jorma wants to improve his position but Sorokov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Sorokov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jorma could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sorokov has cracked it and Jorma is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sorokov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuri Sorokov!
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Event:
UVT 372: FAREWELL PT1
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Mooseheads drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mooseheads working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mooseheads wants to pass the guard but Sorokov is keeping the position.
Mooseheads advances to half guard. #SUB#
Mooseheads is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sorokov defends it well.
Sorokov is trying to maintain the position but Mooseheads is very close to passing his half guard.
Sorokov is looking for a sweep. Mooseheads is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sorokov is staying active underneath Mooseheads, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov gets full guard.
Sorokov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mooseheads is one step ahead there.
Mooseheads trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Mooseheads forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Mooseheads is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sorokov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mac Mooseheads!
Mac Mooseheads retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Mac Mooseheads, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
UVT 369: Mattos vs Bruno
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Shot misses with the combination.
Shot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sorokov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shot throws a lazy right hand but Sorokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Sorokov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sorokov prevents Shot from improving his position.
Shot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot working a defensive guard here.
Sorokov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shot wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Shot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sorokov throws a big right hand that misses.
Sorokov with a nice head shot there.
Sorokov 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.
Sorokov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shot is keeping the position for now.
Sorokov trying to control but Shot is working from the bottom.
Sorokov works over Shot with some ground and pound from guard.
Sorokov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shot looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shot wants to sweep here but Sorokov controlling him for the moment.
Sorokov lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Shot keeping full guard, as Sorokov tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sorokov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shot wants to sweep here but Sorokov controlling him for the moment.
Sorokov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sorokov preventing the sweep.
Shot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sorokov is standing up over Shot. Shot looks to escape but Sorokov dives into side control.
Sorokov working away.
Shot avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sorokov.
Shot 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.#SUB#
Sorokov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Shot is trying to control Sorokov's posture but Sorokov avoids it. #SUB#
Sorokov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shot, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Shot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shot is looking to regain half guard here but Sorokov keeps moving and retains side control.
Sorokov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sorokov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sorokov misses with the ground and pound.
Sorokov working away.
Shot is looking for a sweep.
Sorokov is chipping away with strikes.
#T4#
Sorokov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sorokov in side control, throwing shots but Shot defends.
Sorokov wants to control but Shot is keeping him busy.
Sorokov cracks Shot with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sorokov gets to mount! Shot was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Shot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sorokov is landing with some decent strikes but Shot is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shot tries to hold on but Sorokov postures up.
Shot can't escape the position.
Shot holds of for dear life.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorokov throwing strikes here but Shot is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Sorokov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shot lands a right hook to the body.
Shot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sorokov.
Shot with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sorokov counters with a stiff right hand.
Shot lands a jab-cross combination.
Shot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sorokov in his tracks.
Sorokov moves away from the strike by Shot.
Shot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sorokov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sorokov connects with a jab.#ROC#
Shot is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Shot misses.
Sorokov ducks under a wild hook from Shot.
Shot throws a body shot but no joy.
Sorokov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shot under the eye.
Shot is still on wobbly legs! Can Sorokov finish him?
Sorokov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shot can do to turn this around?
Shot connects with a body shot.
Shot seems to have recovered his senses.
Shot scores with the left hand. Sorokov knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Shot does it's job there.
Decent striking displayed by Sorokov there.#T1#
Shot misses with a hook
and Shot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sorokov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sorokov tries for a takedown but Shot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Sorokov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Sorokov there.
Sorokov prevents Shot from improving his position.
Shot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shot wants to improve his position but Sorokov is controlling well.
Shot is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sorokov is keen to just control but Shot is a slippery customer.
Yuri Sorokov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shot controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Shot regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sorokov is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sorokov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sorokov.
Sorokov throwing strikes but missing.
Sorokov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shot is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sorokov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sorokov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Sorokov forces his way into half guard.
Shot moves into full guard.
Shot wants to sweep here but Sorokov controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sorokov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sorokov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sorokov preventing the sweep.
Sorokov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shot seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sorokov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Sorokov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sorokov throws an elbow that misses. Shot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sorokov's guard. Nice move by Shot!#REVB#
Shot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shot trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shot looking to sit in guard and control but Sorokov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sorokov trying to control but Shot is working from the bottom.
Shot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sorokov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shot wants to sweep here but Sorokov controlling him for the moment.
Sorokov landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yuri Sorokov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sorokov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shot moves away from the strike by Sorokov.
Shot throws a right and a left that Sorokov avoids nicely.
Sorokov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shot scores with a nice head shot.
Shot lands a really nice looking cross but Sorokov seems unphased.
Shot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sorokov.
Sorokov moves forwards but Shot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've been told by Sorokov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good exchange - Sorokov coming out on top.
Shot misses with a looping left.
Sorokov lands with a hook. Shot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sorokov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shot finds it's way round the side to connect with Sorokov's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sorokov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sorokov defending well as Shot loads up on a big left hand.
Sorokov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shot.
Shot jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Sorokov moves out of range as Shot strikes.
Sorokov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shot.
Shot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sorokov under the eye.
Sebastian Shot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sorokov cracks a nice hook into Shot's ribs.
Shot misses with a wild body shot.
Shot misses with a lunging right hand
and Sorokov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sorokov moves out of range of the strikes.
Shot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shot throws a lazy uppercut
and Shot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shot throws a lazy head kick
and Sorokov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sorokov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sorokov shoots in but Shot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shot misses with an uppercut.
Sorokov misses the jab.#T2#
Sorokov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Shot.
Sorokov looks for a takedown but Shot sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Sorokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorokov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shot tries to move into range but Sorokov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sorokov throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Sorokov finds it's target.
Sorokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shot was well out of range. Poor timing from Sorokov.
Shot throws a big shot that misses.
Shot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sorokov is looking to counter punch.
Shot throws a body kick that misses.
Sorokov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Shot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shot lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sorokov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sorokov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sorokov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shot motions for Sorokov to come forward. Shot throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shot moves forwards but Sorokov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice cross by Sorokov.
Shot throws a head kick that misses.
Sorokov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shot circles away.
Shot throws a jab when Sorokov was well out of range.
Yuri Sorokov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sebastian Shot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sorokov slips a jab and a cross from Shot.
Shot scores with a jab.
Sorokov lunges at Shot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shot's hand.
Shot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shot moves out of range of the strikes.
Shot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shot throws a hook but Sorokov blocks it.
Sorokov lands the left hand.#T4#
A jab from Shot misses.
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!
Sorokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shot was well out of range. Poor timing from Sorokov.
Sorokov throws a good cross that connects.
Shot misses with a hook.
Sorokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Shot is just out of range.
Sorokov doesn't manage to clinch there - Shot circles away.
Sorokov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sorokov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sorokov somewhat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sorokov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sebastian Shot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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 Yuri Sorokov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sorokov, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yuri Sorokov!
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Event:
UVT 366: Warzone
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Adabisi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sorokov scores with a one two! Adabisi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Adabisi lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sorokov misses the target.
Sorokov closes the distance and clinches up with Adabisi, looking for a takedown. Sorokov pushes Adabisi against the cage but Adabisi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sorokov throws a lazy right hand but Adabisi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adabisi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sorokov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adabisi throws out the jab.
It seemed like Sorokov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adabisi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov avoids the body shot from Adabisi.
Some wild striking there from Sorokov.
Yuri Sorokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Adabisi. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Sorokov has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Adabisi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adabisi tries to clinch up but Sorokov circles away and keeps his distance.
Adabisi with a nice cross.
Adabisi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Adabisi closes the distance and clinches.
Adabisi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sorokov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adabisi scores with a shot to the side of Sorokov's head.
Adabisi takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sorokov fails to land.
Sorokov misses with a punch to the body.
Adabisi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sorokov.
Simon Adabisi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Sorokov.#T2#
A body shot lands from Adabisi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adabisi.
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!
Adabisi misses with the head strike.
Adabisi tries to circle away but Sorokov has him pinned against the cage.
Adabisi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sorokov tries a body shot but Adabisi blocks it.
Sorokov trying to stall but Adabisi improves his position.
Sorokov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adabisi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sorokov throws a head punch that misses.
Sorokov tries a body shot but Adabisi blocks it.
Sorokov blocking some punches.
#BC#
Adabisi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sorokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adabisi.
Adabisi 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.
Sorokov swings for the body but Adabisi moves out of range.
#T3#
Sorokov throws an off balance right hand
and Adabisi counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Sorokov is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Adabisi ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Sorokov clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Adabisi!
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Event:
UVT 362: Mattos vs Adrian
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Sorokov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mooseheads in his tracks.
Mooseheads throws a hook but Sorokov avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Sorokov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Sorokov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mooseheads doesn't seem phased though.
Mooseheads misses with a kick to the body
and Sorokov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mooseheads shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sorokov checks a leg kick nicely.
Sorokov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice jab there from Sorokov. #CL2#
Sorokov clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Sorokov.
Sorokov digs a right hand into Mooseheads's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mooseheads's gas tank.
Sorokov effectively controlling the action here.
Mooseheads is trying to break the clinch but Sorokov has him pressed against the cage.
Mooseheads blocks a body shot from Sorokov.
Mooseheads has been working on his balance at FEN GYM, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sorokov.
Sorokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mooseheads is trying to break free.#T1#
Sorokov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mooseheads wants to stall.
Sorokov has Mooseheads pressed against the cage.
Mooseheads prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sorokov stalling against the cage.
Sorokov lands a nice uppercut.
Sorokov wants a takedown.
Sorokov misses with a punch on the inside.
Sorokov wants a takedown but no success here.
Mac Mooseheads has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Sorokov.#T2#
Mooseheads tries to land knees in the clinch but Sorokov avoids the damage to the body.
Mooseheads letting Sorokov take a breather here.
Sorokov lands a hook that snaps the head of Mooseheads backwards.
Sorokov tries to throw a body punch but Mooseheads avoids it by throwing Sorokov back against the cage.
Sorokov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sorokov looking for a takedown.
Sorokov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sorokov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sorokov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mooseheads seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sorokov can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sorokov. #T3#
Sorokov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sorokov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sorokov throws a punch but it's blocked by Mooseheads.
Sorokov lands a nice uppercut.
Sorokov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Sorokov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mooseheads takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mooseheads can't do much from the bottom here.
Mooseheads takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mooseheads is looking for a sweep.
Sorokov lands an elbow.
Mooseheads is looking to reverse the position.
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!
Mooseheads taking a bit of punishment here - Sorokov scoring with strikes. #T4#
Sorokov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mooseheads gets back to half guard.
Mooseheads is looking for a sweep. Sorokov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mooseheads looking for submissions off his back.
Mooseheads is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sorokov scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Sorokov seems to be looking for submissions.
Mooseheads has hold of Sorokov's hands but Sorokov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Mooseheads looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mooseheads wants to improve his position but Sorokov is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorokov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sorokov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sorokov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mooseheads with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Sorokov dominated 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.
#R2#
Mooseheads walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sorokov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sorokov connects with a nice looking jab.
Mooseheads looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mooseheads avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Sorokov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mooseheads to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sorokov keeping full guard, as Mooseheads tries to pass.
Mooseheads trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mooseheads preventing the sweep.
Sorokov working a defensive guard here.
Mooseheads might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sorokov wants to sweep here but Mooseheads controlling him for the moment.
Mooseheads has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2#
Sorokov working for a triangle but Mooseheads defends it easily.
Mooseheads stopping the sweep attempt from Sorokov.
Sorokov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mooseheads trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mooseheads throwing strikes but missing.
Mooseheads tries to free his leg and advance position but Sorokov is retaining full guard.
Sorokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sorokov keeping moving, preventing Mooseheads from controlling successfully. #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.
Mooseheads stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sorokov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sorokov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sorokov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Mooseheads got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sorokov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mooseheads has managed to get both his arms back between Sorokov's legs - danger averted.
Mooseheads trying to control but Sorokov is working from the bottom.
Mooseheads is really struggling to control Sorokov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Sorokov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mooseheads to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mooseheads trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Sorokov 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.
Sorokov keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Sorokov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mooseheads can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sorokov wants to sweep but no luck.
Sorokov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mooseheads's guard. #REVB#
Mooseheads bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sorokov's guard. #REVR#
Yuri Sorokov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Mooseheads is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mooseheads passes Sorokov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Mooseheads is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sorokov sees it coming and defends easily.
Sorokov gets back to full guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Sorokov working for a triangle but Mooseheads defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sorokov is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Mooseheads is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sorokov defends well.
Mooseheads keeping moving, preventing Sorokov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mooseheads escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sorokov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mooseheads is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mac Mooseheads will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Mooseheads throws a poor cross that misses
and Mooseheads takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sorokov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sorokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mooseheads circles away quickly and effectively.
Yuri Sorokov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sorokov misses the shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Sorokov scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Mooseheads clinches with his opponent.
Sorokov looking for a takedown.
Sorokov goes for a takedown attempt but Mooseheads pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mooseheads cracks Sorokov with a good jab.#ROC#
Sorokov is rocked!
A combination from Mooseheads does no damage.
Sorokov is still on wobbly legs! Can Mooseheads finish him?
Mooseheads throws a pinpoint strike between Sorokov's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Sorokov crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Mooseheads scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mac Mooseheads!
Mac Mooseheads retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Mac Mooseheads thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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