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Event:
FEN 035 Bowie vs Narushima
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Schneibal there.
Saifutdinov moves in looking to clinch but Schneibal pushes him off.
Saifutdinov dives in for a single leg takedown but Schneibal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Schneibal is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Schneibal looks for a takedown but Saifutdinov sprawls well.
Schneibal stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Schneibal moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Saifutdinov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Schneibal is looking for a sweep. Saifutdinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saifutdinov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Saifutdinov blocks the strikes from Schneibal.
Saifutdinov is nestled in close to Schneibal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saifutdinov prevents Schneibal from improving his position.
Schneibal has hold of Saifutdinov's hands but Saifutdinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Saifutdinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Schneibal wants to improve his position but Saifutdinov is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schneibal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Saifutdinov is keen to just control but Schneibal is a slippery customer.
Saifutdinov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Schneibal wants to improve his position but Saifutdinov is controlling well.
Saifutdinov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Saifutdinov is looking for a kimura but Schneibal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saifutdinov to get the leverage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Schneibal tries to get to full guard but Saifutdinov has control of the leg.
Saifutdinov controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Schneibal is not content to let Saifutdinov control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Saifutdinov closes the distance and clinches.
Saifutdinov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schneibal prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Saifutdinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Schneibal. #BC2#
Schneibal breaks the clinch.
#T3##TD#
Saifutdinov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Saifutdinov is thwarting Schneibal's attempts to control the position.
Saifutdinov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Saifutdinov lands with a punch from half guard.
Saifutdinov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Saifutdinov wants to stand up but Schneibal has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T4##SUB2#
Schneibal actively working from the bottom here.
Schneibal keeping control of the position.
Schneibal tries to roll over but Saifutdinov keeps him under control.
Saifutdinov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saifutdinov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schneibal!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Saifutdinov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Saifutdinov gets the takedown into side control.
Schneibal tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Schneibal trying to control the hands but Saifutdinov breaks the grip.
Schneibal is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Saifutdinov tightening his grip on Schneibal, looking for the choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Saifutdinov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T1#
Schneibal tries to roll but Saifutdinov sticks to his back.
Saifutdinov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Saifutdinov tightening his grip on Schneibal, looking for the choke.
Schneibal tries to roll but Saifutdinov sticks to his back.
Saifutdinov is not going to allow Schneibal to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Saifutdinov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Schneibal knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Schneibal for a finish.
Will Saifutdinov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saifutdinov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Schneibal is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Saifutdinov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Schneibal defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T3#
Saifutdinov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Schneibal hold on?
Schneibal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Schneibal is in bad spot here.
Emil Saifutdinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saifutdinov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Schneibal could be in trouble here!
Schneibal is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Schneibal trying to control but not successfully.
Saifutdinov controlling well, preventing Schneibal from escaping the position.
#T4##SUB#
Saifutdinov tightening his grip on Schneibal, looking for the choke.
Schneibal looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Saifutdinov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Schneibal defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Saifutdinov's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Saifutdinov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Schneibal has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Saifutdinov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Schneibal gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Saifutdinov pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Saifutdinov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saifutdinov trying to control the position.
Saifutdinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schneibal can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saifutdinov controlling the position.#T1#
Saifutdinov has a closed guard, preventing Schneibal from standing up.
Schneibal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saifutdinov wants to sweep here but Schneibal controlling him for the moment.
Schneibal wants to get up but he can't break Saifutdinov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Saifutdinov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saifutdinov misses with a takedown attempt - Schneibal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schneibal. #CL2#
Schneibal gets a clinch. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Schneibal just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saifutdinov's brow. #TD#
Saifutdinov has Schneibal pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Saifutdinov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Schneibal tumbling to the mat - Saifutdinov dives into Schneibal's guard.
Saifutdinov is standing up over Schneibal. Schneibal looks to escape but Saifutdinov dives into side control.
#REVB#
Schneibal tries to bench press Saifutdinov off him but Saifutdinov keeps the position.
Saifutdinov slows the pace down.
Schneibal wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Schneibal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saifutdinov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Schneibal is looking to reverse the position.
Saifutdinov is looking to take a break and control but Schneibal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schneibal struggling a bit here.
Saifutdinov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Schneibal tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saifutdinov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Schneibal looks a forlorn figure.
Schneibal looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Saifutdinov controls the position.#SUB#
Saifutdinov is looking for the choke from the back position but Schneibal is controlling his hands well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saifutdinov has the hooks in. Schneibal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Parker Schneibal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emil Saifutdinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Saifutdinov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Saifutdinov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saifutdinov, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Saifutdinov!
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Event:
FEN 028 Kjolby vs Ryan
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Saifutdinov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Prezes.
Saifutdinov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Saifutdinov closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Prezes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Saifutdinov darts in and clinches Prezes up against the cage.
Prezes avoiding damage as Saifutdinov throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Saifutdinov drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Prezes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saifutdinov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Prezes has managed to get both his arms back between Saifutdinov's legs - danger averted.
Prezes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saifutdinov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Prezes's guard. #REVB#
Saifutdinov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saifutdinov being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Saifutdinov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Prezes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Prezes tries to get out of the position.
Saifutdinov looking to pass the guard.
Prezes pulls Saifutdinov in to control the position.
Prezes is trying to keep Saifutdinov in close.
#SUB#
Prezes looking for subs off his back but Saifutdinov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Saifutdinov is thwarting Prezes's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Prezes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saifutdinov pulls his head out easily.
Prezes wants to improve his position but Saifutdinov is controlling well.
Saifutdinov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Prezes!
Saifutdinov scoring with strikes but Prezes is staying in there.
Saifutdinov controlling from the full mount. #T3#
BOOM! Saifutdinov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Saifutdinov tries to control but Prezes wriggling away. #SUB2#
Saifutdinov is working for a guillotine from mount but Prezes frees his head quite easily.
Prezes tries to lock up and control but Saifutdinov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prezes regains half guard.
Prezes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Prezes wants to sweep but no luck.
Prezes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saifutdinov is controlling him.
Prezes keeping full guard, as Saifutdinov tries to pass.
Prezes keeping moving, preventing Saifutdinov from controlling successfully.
Saifutdinov passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prezes is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Saifutdinov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Prezes misses with a body kick.
Prezes has a takedown stuffed.
Saifutdinov darts in looking for a takedown but Prezes gets double underhooks and turns Saifutdinov into the cage.
Saifutdinov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Prezes swivels and escapes.
Saifutdinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Prezes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saifutdinov fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Prezes has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Prezes jumps into guard, dragging Saifutdinov to the mat.
Saifutdinov preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Prezes keeping moving, preventing Saifutdinov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Prezes is looking for a triangle but Saifutdinov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Prezes has his foot on Saifutdinov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saifutdinov works his way back into a safe position though.
Saifutdinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Prezes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saifutdinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Prezes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Saifutdinov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Prezes tries to kick Saifutdinov off in order to stand up. Saifutdinov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Saifutdinov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Emil Saifutdinov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Prezes struggling a bit here.
Saifutdinov trying to control the action but Prezes is working from the bottom.
Prezes wants to control but Saifutdinov postures up.#T3#
Saifutdinov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Prezes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saifutdinov controls the position.
Saifutdinov wants to control but Prezes is keeping him busy.
Saifutdinov wants to stand but Prezes has his arm trapped.
Prezes wants to control but Saifutdinov postures up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Prezes is not content to let Saifutdinov control the position. #SU2#
Saifutdinov stands up.
Prezes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saifutdinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Prezes looking to score a takedown here. Saifutdinov is defending well but Prezes drives through and ends up in Saifutdinov's guard.#SUB2#
Saifutdinov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Prezes has picked Saifutdinov up and slammed him! Saifutdinov can't keep hold of the triangle and Prezes manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saifutdinov tries to improve position but can't.
Prezes misses with the ground and pound.
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 Darek Prezes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saifutdinov fails to land the takedown.
Prezes throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Saifutdinov counters with a crisp one two that drops Prezes! Saifutdinov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Prezes to his feet! Prezes is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Prezes is rocked!#TD2#
Saifutdinov closes the distance looking for a takedown. Saifutdinov picks Prezes up and slams him brutally to the floor. Prezes is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Emil Saifutdinov!
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Event:
FEN 022 Kucharski vs Average
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Saifutdinov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saifutdinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tweedie throws a leg kick which misses Saifutdinov's front leg but catches the back leg as Saifutdinov tries to avoid it.
Saifutdinov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tweedie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saifutdinov looks to clinch
and Tweedie counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck for Saifutdinov with that takedown attempt.
Tweedie thuds a left hand into Saifutdinov's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saifutdinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saifutdinov looks to clinch
and Tweedie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saifutdinov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tweedie counters with a stiff right hand.
Callum Tweedie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Saifutdinov.
Tweedie lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Emil Saifutdinov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saifutdinov walks into a stiff left hand from Tweedie.#T1#
Saifutdinov walks into a left hand.
Tweedie thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saifutdinov if he has to take too many more of those.
Saifutdinov looks winded!#TD#
Tweedie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saifutdinov to the ground. Tweedie is now in Saifutdinov's guard.
Tweedie 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.
Saifutdinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Saifutdinov, not yet.
Tweedie postures up.
Tweedie content to stall in guard here.
Saifutdinov trying to control the position.
Tweedie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Saifutdinov wants to sweep here but Tweedie controlling him for the moment.
Tweedie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saifutdinov is defended easily by Tweedie.
Saifutdinov fails with the takedown
and Tweedie counters with a nice body shot.
Tweedie lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saifutdinov will feel that in the morning.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tweedie.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saifutdinov can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saifutdinov seems a little lost for a moment, as Tweedie dominates the positioning.#T3#
Tweedie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tweedie working the ground and pound.
Tweedie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Saifutdinov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saifutdinov is still trying to improve position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Saifutdinov is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Tweedie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Tweedie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emil Saifutdinov's cut.
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#
Saifutdinov with a poor takedown
and Tweedie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tweedie lands a slapping body shot.
Tweedie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saifutdinov closes the distance and clinches up with Tweedie, looking for a takedown. Saifutdinov pushes Tweedie against the cage but Tweedie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Tweedie tenderised Saifutdinov's leg. Saifutdinov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tweedie throws a front kick that sends Saifutdinov stumbling back into the cage.
Tweedie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saifutdinov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tweedie counters with a leg kick.
Callum Tweedie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Saifutdinov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tweedie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saifutdinov is breathing heavily.
Saifutdinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saifutdinov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tweedie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saifutdinov can do to turn this around?#TD#
Tweedie looking to score a takedown here. Saifutdinov is defending well but Tweedie drives through and ends up in Saifutdinov's guard.#T1#
Saifutdinov being controlled here, momentarily.
Tweedie passes Saifutdinov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tweedie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tweedie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saifutdinov wants to control but Tweedie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tweedie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Saifutdinov wants to improve his position but Tweedie is controlling well.
Tweedie working the head and body with strikes.
Tweedie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tweedie is nestled in close to Saifutdinov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3##SU#
Tweedie stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Saifutdinov to get to his feet.
Saifutdinov needs to keep his hands up - Tweedie had a free shot at his head there.
A shot to the liver by Tweedie. Beautiful body shot.
Tweedie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tweedie scores with a three punch combo!
Tweedie scores with a shot to the body.
Tweedie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tweedie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saifutdinov's sensitive parts.
Tweedie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tweedie here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Tweedie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tweedie lands in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Tweedie pushing down on Saifutdinov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tweedie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tweedie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saifutdinov for as long as he can get away with.
Tweedie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Saifutdinov!
Tweedie controlling his opponent.
Tweedie lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Saifutdinov hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Tweedie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emil Saifutdinov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Saifutdinov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tweedie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tweedie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Both fighters circling a little - Tweedie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Callum Tweedie is winning the standup battle so far.
Saifutdinov throws a lazy body kick
and Tweedie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saifutdinov throws a leg kick #CL#
and Tweedie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #KD#
Tweedie lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Saifutdinov goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Tweedie in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tweedie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Saifutdinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tweedie continues to stall.
Saifutdinov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1#
Tweedie controlling the position easily from mount.
Saifutdinov is desperately trying to improve his position but Tweedie has a good base and remains in mount.
Tweedie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tweedie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tweedie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tweedie lands a nice shot to the head.
Tweedie looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Tweedie wants to finish this one by submission but Saifutdinov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tweedie.
Tweedie content just to control the position here.
Tweedie unloading with bombs!
Tweedie content just to control the position here. #T3##SUB#
Tweedie is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Saifutdinov is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Callum Tweedie!
Callum Tweedie very nearly forgot to thank Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
FEN 017 Heavy MMA
Date: Mar 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Saifutdinov moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Saifutdinov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rzasa uses from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rzasa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saifutdinov is pulling down on Rzasa's head to control his posture.
Rzasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saifutdinov is keeping the position for now.
Saifutdinov keeping moving, preventing Rzasa from controlling successfully.
Saifutdinov has Rzasa pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saifutdinov wants to improve his position but instead Rzasa has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Rzasa wants to pass the guard but Saifutdinov is defending well.
Rzasa content to control rather than advance.
Saifutdinov is trying to control but can't.
Rzasa prevents Saifutdinov from improving his position.
Saifutdinov wants to get back to full guard but Rzasa has passed into side control.#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.
Saifutdinov regains half guard.
Saifutdinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saifutdinov gets full guard.
Saifutdinov wants to stand up but Rzasa is controlling him.
Saifutdinov keeping full guard, as Rzasa tries to pass.
Saifutdinov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rzasa. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rzasa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saifutdinov prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Rzasa drags the fight down to the ground.
Saifutdinov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saifutdinov is trying to control. Rzasa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saifutdinov tries to pass to full mount but Rzasa defends it. #SUB2#
Saifutdinov is looking for a kimura here.
Rzasa desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Rzasa tries to roll over but Saifutdinov keeps him under control.
Rzasa is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saifutdinov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rzasa is staying active underneath Saifutdinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 Tomasz Rzasa 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#
Rzasa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saifutdinov. Rzasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rzasa throws a series of punches but Saifutdinov avoids them all with ease.
Saifutdinov goes for a double leg but Rzasa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rzasa continues to drive forward.
Rzasa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Rzasa closes the distance and pushes Saifutdinov back into the cage.#BC#
Rzasa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rzasa is looking to land body kicks.
Saifutdinov tries to counter with a clinch but Rzasa shakes him off and moves away.
Rzasa wants to clinch up but Saifutdinov keeps it at a distance.
Tomasz Rzasa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Saifutdinov tries to keep at a distance but Rzasa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saifutdinov lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Saifutdinov decides to pull guard.
Saifutdinov keeping moving, preventing Rzasa from controlling successfully.
Saifutdinov looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Saifutdinov is looking to stand up but Rzasa isn't so interested in that idea.
Rzasa trying to control but Saifutdinov is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Saifutdinov is looking to stand up but Rzasa isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rzasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomasz Rzasa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rzasa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saifutdinov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rzasa as he jumps to the side.
Tomasz Rzasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Saifutdinov.
Rzasa loads up on a big right hand but Saifutdinov slips the punch.
Rzasa misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Saifutdinov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Saifutdinov there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saifutdinov in particular looking to stall.
Saifutdinov slips a nice elbow through Rzasa's hands, connecting with Rzasa's forehead.#SUB#
Rzasa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Still in half guard, Saifutdinov seems content to control.
Rzasa trying to control but Saifutdinov postures up.
Rzasa moves into full guard.
Rzasa has a closed guard, preventing Saifutdinov from standing up. #SUB#
Rzasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saifutdinov defends well.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rzasa keeping full guard, as Saifutdinov tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saifutdinov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rzasa wants to clinch but Saifutdinov slips to the side#TD2#
and Saifutdinov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Saifutdinov drops an elbow to the side of Rzasa's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saifutdinov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Saifutdinov 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.
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 Tomasz Rzasa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Rzasa throws a sloppy head kick and Saifutdinov moves out of range easily. #CL#
Rzasa takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Rzasa breaks the clinch.
Rzasa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saifutdinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rzasa misses with a wild body shot.
Rzasa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rzasa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saifutdinov fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Saifutdinov shoots in and bounces Rzasa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saifutdinov trying to control but Rzasa is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rzasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Rzasa, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saifutdinov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rzasa looking to control.
Saifutdinov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rzasa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #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.
Saifutdinov trying to control but Rzasa is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saifutdinov.
Rzasa thows a leg kick but Saifutdinov checks it #TD2#
and Saifutdinov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rzasa won't be happy with that.
Saifutdinov trying to control the position but Rzasa is working away.
Saifutdinov scores with punches from side control.
Rzasa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rzasa wants to stand back up but Saifutdinov manages to pass into side control.
#T3#
Saifutdinov is putting a hurting on Rzasa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rzasa is trying to work for a sweep but Saifutdinov has mounted him!
Saifutdinov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saifutdinov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rzasa tries to reverse the position but Saifutdinov maintains control.
Saifutdinov wants to control the pace but Rzasa is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Saifutdinov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4##SUB2#
Saifutdinov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rzasa has worked his arm free - good work by Rzasa!
Rzasa can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rzasa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saifutdinov off and has taken his back!
Emil Saifutdinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomasz Rzasa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saifutdinov tries to roll but Rzasa sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emil Saifutdinov.
I think Rzasa 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tomasz Rzasa!
Our winner, Tomasz Rzasa, 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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