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Event:
DFC 7: Koreshkov vs. Dahlen
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Mathers Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boyka manages to avoid it.#CL#
Mathers Iii moves into the clinch.
Mathers Iii has Boyka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boyka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boyka tries a knee to the head but Mathers Iii blocks it.
Boyka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Boyka breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Mathers Iii as Boyka shoots in.#CL#
Mathers Iii has Boyka up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Mathers Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathers Iii closes the distance and clinches up with Boyka, looking for a takedown. Mathers Iii pushes Boyka against the cage but Boyka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boyka wants to counter with a clinch but Mathers Iii pushes him away.
Boyka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boyka throws a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Boyka.
Mathers Iii feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Mathers Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Boyka moves out of range easily. #CL#
Mathers Iii has Boyka up against the cage in a clinch.
Mathers Iii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boyka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mathers Iii avoids it.#BC2#
Boyka breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Mathers Iii.
Boyka avoids the head kick by Mathers Iii.
And Boyka tries to counter it with a takedown but Mathers Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mathers Iii misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Boyka moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Bruce Mathers Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyka is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boyka stalls.
Mathers Iii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mathers Iii tries to break the clinch but Boyka is controlling the position. #T2#
Mathers Iii prevents the takedown attempt.
Mathers Iii tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mathers Iii has Boyka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boyka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boyka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boyka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mathers Iii's defenses. #BC2#
Boyka breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Mathers Iii closes the distance and clinches.
Mathers Iii drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boyka pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Mathers Iii closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boyka did well to prevent Mathers Iii getting side control.
Mathers Iii is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathers Iii prevents Boyka from standing back up.
#T3#
Mathers Iii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boyka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mathers Iii throwing shots but Boyka is blocking nicely.
Boyka is looking to escape.#SUB#
Mathers Iii is working for a kimura but Boyka is defending it quite comfortably.
Mathers Iii trying to control the action but Boyka is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mathers Iii is taking a breather. Boyka 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Mathers Iii changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boyka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mathers Iii just content to control the position.
Boyka manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mathers Iii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mathers Iii pulls Boyka in close to prevent any damage.
Boyka tries to stand but Mathers Iii is controlling from the bottom.
Boyka wants to control from the top but Mathers Iii keeps moving.
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 Marshall Bruce Mathers Iii will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mathers Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mathers Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyka shoots in and drives through. Mathers Iii sprawls well.
Boyka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mathers Iii.
Boyka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Boyka gets a clinch.
Mathers Iii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boyka has him pressed against the cage.
Boyka is pressed up against the cage. Mathers Iii has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boyka down to the mat. Boyka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mathers Iii shoots in looking for a takedown but Boyka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mathers Iii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mathers Iii fails with the takedown
and Boyka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Bruce Mathers Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mathers Iii gets a clinch.
Mathers Iii wants to get back to striking at distance but Boyka won't allow it.
Boyka stops a takedown attempt from Mathers Iii.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Boyka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mathers Iii.
Boyka is working Mathers Iii over against the cage.
Boyka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mathers Iii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boyka is pressed up against the cage. Mathers Iii has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boyka down to the mat. Boyka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boyka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Boyka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boyka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mathers Iii after a bit of a struggle.
Boyka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boyka obliges.
Come on Boyka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mathers Iii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Mathers Iii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boyka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mathers Iii's defenses. #BC2#
Boyka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathers Iii keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Mathers Iii drives through and clinches with Boyka against the cage.
Boyka lands a good knee to the midsection. Mathers Iii won't want to take too many of those.
Boyka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Boyka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Boyka moves into the clinch.
Mathers Iii is trying to break the clinch but Boyka has him pressed against the cage.
Mathers Iii takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Boyka breaks the clinch.
Marshall Bruce Mathers Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Boyka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mathers Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boyka misses with a few strikes there.
Mathers Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathers Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mathers Iii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Mathers Iii darts in and clinches Boyka up against the cage.#BC2#
Boyka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Boyka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mathers Iii, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boyka.
Mathers Iii managing to block the knees to the body from Boyka.
Boyka misses with an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boyka.
#T4##TD2#
Boyka pulls guard.
Boyka controls Mathers Iii momentarily but Mathers Iii frees himself.
Boyka wants to get back to his feet but Mathers Iii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boyka keeping moving, preventing Mathers Iii from controlling successfully.
Boyka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mathers Iii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boyka pulls Mathers Iii in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boyka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mathers Iii misses with a takedown attempt
and Boyka counters with a head kick. That will keep Mathers Iii thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL#
Mathers Iii gets a clinch.
Boyka stalling in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boyka.
Boyka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mathers Iii is trying to break the clinch but Boyka has him pressed against the cage.
Yuri Boyka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boyka stalling against the cage.
Boyka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boyka stalling against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boyka stalls.
The crowd are getting on Boyka's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Mathers Iii jumps guard but Boyka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Boyka controlling the action here for a moment.
Boyka lands a hook that snaps the head of Mathers Iii backwards.
Boyka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mathers Iii walks away with a smile on his face. Boyka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Boyka closes the distance and clinches.
Boyka tries to stall but Mathers Iii uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boyka keeps control of Mathers Iii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boyka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mathers Iii tries for a takedown but Boyka manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Bruce Mathers Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyka is pressed up against the cage. Mathers Iii has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boyka down to the mat. Boyka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Mathers Iii closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Boyka manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Boyka tries to clinch there but Mathers Iii circles away.
Mathers Iii stuffs the takedown.
Boyka stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Mathers Iii clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boyka.
Boyka throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boyka.
Boyka slowing the pace effectively.
Knees to the body from Boyka.
Boyka stalls.
Mathers Iii tries to score a body lock takedown but Boyka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Boyka connects with a knee to the head.
Boyka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Boyka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mathers Iii throws a body punch but Boyka moves out of range.
Boyka dives in for a single leg takedown but Mathers Iii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boyka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Boyka moves into the clinch successfully.
Boyka crunches a lovely knee into Mathers Iii's ribcage.#BC2#
Boyka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Boyka with that takedown attempt. #T4##CL#
Mathers Iii closes the distance and clinches.
Mathers Iii tries to break the clinch but Boyka is controlling the position. #BC2#
Boyka breaks the clinch.
Boyka tries to clinch there but Mathers Iii circles away.
Mathers Iii looks for a takedown but Boyka sprawls well.
Boyka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mathers Iii.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathers Iii misses with a kick to the body.
Boyka is looking for the big counter here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Boyka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boyka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Boyka!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Nau tries to clinch but Mathers Iii moves away #TD#
and Mathers Iii counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nau wants to control the position but Mathers Iii says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mathers Iii is keen to just control but Nau is a slippery customer.
Nau is trying to get back to full guard.
Mathers Iii wants to free his trapped foot but Nau is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nau wants to get back to his feet.
Nau tries to roll over but Mathers Iii keeps him under control.
Nau is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nau wants to improve his position but Mathers Iii is controlling well.
Nau keeps trying to improve his position.
Mathers Iii takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Mathers Iii stops Nau from getting back to his feet.
Nau pushes Mathers Iii off but Mathers Iii dives into side control.
Mathers Iii is staying tight to Nau's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Mathers Iii is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nau manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mathers Iii not doing much here.
Nau keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nau wants to improve his position but Mathers Iii is controlling well.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nau is trying to stand back up but Mathers Iii is controlling him
Nau tries to get to full guard but Mathers Iii has control of the leg.
Nau desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mathers Iii throws the left hand but Nau avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Mathers Iii clinches. #TD#
Mathers Iii is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nau can't fight it off and eventually Mathers Iii manages to take the fight to the floor. Nau looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mathers Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Nau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mathers Iii pushing down on Nau's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mathers Iii is pressing down on Nau's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nau is holding on for now. #ES2#
Nau has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mathers Iii is on him like a limpet, forcing Nau back against the cage.
Nau will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mathers Iii up against the cage.
Nau holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nau receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Nau gets underhooks to prevent Mathers Iii's takedown attempt.
Mathers Iii is trying to break the clinch but Nau has him pressed against the cage.
Nau blocks the elbow strike.
Mathers Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mathers Iii is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nau gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mathers Iii is trying to break the clinch but Nau is controlling him.#T4#
Nau taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've been informed that Nau has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mathers Iii's elbow.
Nau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mathers Iii backwards.
Nau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nau taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nau scores with a shot to the side of Mathers Iii's head. #TD#
Mathers Iii decides to pull guard.
Nau stops Mathers Iii from standing up.
Mathers Iii working a defensive guard here.
Mathers Iii is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nau wants to stand and escape but instead Mathers Iii has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
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 Marshall Bruce Mathers Iii will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mathers Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathers Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marshall Bruce Mathers Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mathers Iii darts in and clinches Nau up against the cage.
Mathers Iii is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nau misses with some punches.
Nau has a couple of punches blocked by Mathers Iii.
Mathers Iii is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mathers Iii lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Nau working for a triangle but Mathers Iii defends it easily.
Nau pulls Mathers Iii in close to his closed guard and prevents Mathers Iii from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Nau looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nau has control of Mathers Iii's left arm, preventing Mathers Iii from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Nau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mathers Iii is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Nau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nau looking to control.
Mathers Iii advances to half guard.
Nau is looking to get back to full guard here but Mathers Iii has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mathers Iii is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nau's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Nau is looking to reverse the position.
Nau manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mathers Iii's best efforts.
Nau is refusing to be controlled, as Mathers Iii sits in half guard.
Nau is looking to improve his position.
Nau won't allow Mathers Iii to pass to mount.
Nau wants to improve his position but Mathers Iii is controlling well.
Mathers Iii wants to pass to mount but Nau is defending the position. #T3#
Nau wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Mathers Iii is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nau tries to kick Mathers Iii off but Mathers Iii keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mathers Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Mathers Iii has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nau leaning against his opponent.
Nau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nau keeps control of Mathers Iii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Mathers Iii is trying to pull guard but Nau has him pressed against the cage.
Mathers Iii is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nau pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Bruce Mathers Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nau misses with the head strike.
Nau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nau working aggressively here.
Nau misses with a punch on the inside.
Mathers Iii changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nau fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Nau moves into range and clinches up with Mathers Iii.
The referee calls for Nau to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Mathers Iii turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mathers Iii manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Nau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Piektais Nau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Nau clinches with his opponent.
Nau working aggressively here.
#BC#
Mathers Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathers Iii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nau swivels and escapes.#CL#
Mathers Iii takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nau avoiding damage.
Mathers Iii is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nau misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1##TD#
Mathers Iii jumps into guard, dragging Nau to the mat.
Nau looking to pass the guard.
Mathers Iii wants to sweep here but Nau controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mathers Iii has control of Nau's left arm, preventing Nau from doing any damage.
Mathers Iii looking for a sweep. Not yet Mathers Iii, not yet. #SUB#
Mathers Iii throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nau uses it to pass to side control.
#T2#
Nau wants to stand but Mathers Iii has his arm trapped.
Marshall Bruce Mathers Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nau is looking to take a break and control but Mathers Iii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mathers Iii tries to escape but Nau is in control.
Nau wants to stand but Mathers Iii has his arm trapped.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mathers Iii misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Mathers Iii gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mathers Iii wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Bruce Mathers Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nau just leaning against Mathers Iii, taking a breather.
Mathers Iii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mathers Iii is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nau is struggling to control the position.
Mathers Iii wants to get back to striking at distance but Nau won't allow it.
#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Nau.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mathers Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mathers Iii wants a takedown but no success here.
Nau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Nau as the two fighters clinch.
Nau leaning against his opponent.
Nau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nau lands a hook that snaps the head of Mathers Iii backwards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mathers Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mathers Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mathers Iii backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piektais Nau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nau 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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