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Event:
DFC Asylum 5
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Sizov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phol.
Phol seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Phol scores with a leg kick.
Sizov swinging wildly here.
Phol seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sizov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Sizov.
Phol thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sizov if he has to take too many more of those.
Sizov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phol circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Phol misses the target.
Sizov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Phol was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sizov.
Sizov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sizov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phol throwing a counter right hand but Sizov manages to avoid it.
Sizov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sizov throws a right and a left that Phol avoids nicely.
Sizov misses with a hook
and Phol counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Sizov has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sizov, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#
It looks like King Phol has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Phol sends Sizov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Phol is motioning to the referee to let Sizov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Sizov is rocked!
Phol throws a quick head kick that knocks Sizov silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Phol is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). King Phol!
King Phol retains his middleweight title!
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Event:
DFC Asylum
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Castro takes the fight into the clinch.
Sizov avoiding damage as Castro throws knees to the body.
Sizov looking to stall.
#BC#
Castro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Sizov.
Castro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sizov tries to bum rush Castro with a series of wild strikes but Castro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sizov throws a poor cross that misses
and Castro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Fidel Castro has been cut.
Castro misses with a double jab
and Sizov counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander Sizov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sizov throws a series of punches but Castro avoids them all with ease.
Sizov slips a jab and a cross from Castro.
#T1#
Sizov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Castro.
Castro appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sizov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castro circles away quickly and effectively.
Sizov misses with a combination
and Castro counters with a left to the body.
Alexander Sizov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Sizov does no damage.
Sizov swinging wildly here.
As Sizov looks to move away, Castro throws a big counter combo but Sizov just gets out of the way.
Sizov misses with an uppercut. Castro saw that one coming.
Sizov misses with a double jab
and Castro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sizov tries to bum rush Castro with a series of wild strikes but Castro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sizov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Castro counters with a nice uppercut.
Sizov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sizov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castro.
#T2#
Castro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sizov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sizov fails to land with a series of punches.
Castro lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Castro does no damage.
Sizov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sizov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sizov misses with a double jab.
Castro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Castro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Castro slips under a jab from Sizov.
Sizov throws a series of punches but Castro moves out of range.
Sizov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sizov misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Castro moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Castro stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Castro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Castro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sizov to the ground. Castro is now in Sizov's guard.
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.#SUB2#
Sizov pushes a forearm under Castro's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Castro is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Sizov!
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Event:
SPFC XIII
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Van Mahallusen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sizov is trying to maintain a safe position but Van Mahallusen gets an underhook and turns Sizov into the cage.
Van Mahallusen throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Van Mahallusen has hold of one of Sizov's legs. Sizov is fighting the takedown attempt but Van Mahallusen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Van Mahallusen wants to control from the top but Sizov keeps moving.
Sizov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Mahallusen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sizov being controlled here, momentarily.
Van Mahallusen wants to pass the guard but Sizov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sizov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Mahallusen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Van Mahallusen sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Van Mahallusen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Mahallusen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sizov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Sizov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Mahallusen defends it easily.
Van Mahallusen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Sizov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Mahallusen is aware though and is defending well.
Van Mahallusen throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Mahallusen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Van Mahallusen is working Sizov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Van Mahallusen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sizov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Mahallusen 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van Mahallusen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Van Mahallusen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Sizov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Mahallusen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sizov is tightening it up a little... Van Mahallusen has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Van Mahallusen reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Van Mahallusen taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sizov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alexander Sizov!
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Event:
SPFC IX
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Gurgaram looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sizov!
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.
Sizov parries the strikes from Gurgaram easily there. Gurgaram is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sizov to escape.
Sizov is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Gurgaram working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Gurgaram tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gurgaram has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sizov gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Gurgaram 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.
#SUB#
Gurgaram is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sizov has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurgaram is taking a breather. Sizov 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.#T1##SUB2#
Sizov is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gurgaram is tapping! Great win for Sizov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexander Sizov!
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Event:
SPFC 5
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Sizov throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Sippilae counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sippilae. #SUB2#
Sippilae got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sizov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sippilae has managed to get both his arms back between Sizov's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sizov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU#
Sizov is working an open guard so Sippilae takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Sizov.
We've been told by Sippilae's head coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sizov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sippilae appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Sippilae fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sizov sprawls well initially but Sippilae persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Sizov with the active half guard here but Sippilae passes nicely into side control.
Sizov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sizov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Sizov wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Sippilae has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Sizov's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Sizov is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Sippilae!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Juha Sippilae!
Juha Sippilae is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
SPFC 2
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Sizov misses with a two punch combination.
Sizov tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sizov.
Sizov stalks Volkov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Volkov's face. Volkov staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Olav Volkov has been cut.#CL#
Volkov darts in and clinches Sizov up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Volkov.
#BC#
Volkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sizov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Sizov throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volkov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sizov is defending well for now.#BC#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Sizov.
#T1#
Volkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Sizov feints a jab promting Volkov to slip. Sizov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Volkov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Volkov slips a jab and a cross from Sizov.
Volkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sizov.
Volkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#KD2#
Sizov drops Volkov with a beautiful combination! Volkov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sizov is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Volkov is rocked!
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!
Sizov throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.
Oh Volkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Volkov seems to have got his legs back now.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Alexander Sizov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Volkov.
Sizov fails to land with a series of punches.
Volkov connects with a body shot.
Volkov throws a head kick but Sizov moves out of range.
Sizov tries to counter with a clinch but Volkov shakes him off and moves away.
Sizov swinging wildly here.
Sizov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Volkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Volkov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sizov eats them both and turns towards Volkov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sizov misses with a two punch combination.
Sizov lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
Olav Volkov's cut is getting worse.
Volkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sizov throws a nice looking combination but Volkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sizov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sizov misses with a two punch combination.
Sizov lands with a cross. #CUT2#
Olav Volkov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Volkov misses with a two punch combination.
As Volkov backs off Sizov throws a huge counter combo but Volkov manages to avoid it all.
Sizov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volkov takes one to the side of the head.
Volkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheers as Volkov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sizov doesn't seem phased though.
Sizov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sizov throws a series of strikes that have Volkov backpedaling.
#T3#
A combination from Sizov does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sizov!
#CUT2#
Jeez, Olav Volkov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sizov misses with a body shot.
Sizov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sizov misses with a series of wild punches.
Sizov looks winded!
Sizov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Volkov is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Volkov moves into the clinch.
Volkov avoiding damage.
Volkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Volkov.
I was talking to Volkov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Volkov stalling.
#T4#
Volkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sizov is trying to push Volkov away but Volkov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sizov stalks Volkov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Volkov's face. Volkov staggers backwards, shaken.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Olav Volkov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Sizov!
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