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Event:
GFC 25: Shootout
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Kantemirov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zal counters with a nice body shot.
Zal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kantemirov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kantemirov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Zal counter with a right hand.
Kantemirov shoots and misses
and Zal counters with a nice body shot.
Nick Zal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kantemir Kantemirov.
Zal throws a series of punches but Kantemirov moves out of range.
Kantemirov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kantemirov shoots in looking for a takedown. Zal tries to sprawl out of it but Kantemirov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zal throws out a loose jab but Kantemirov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Kantemirov misses with a takedown attempt
and Zal counters with a stiff right hand.
Kantemirov avoids the body shot from Zal.
It seemed like Kantemirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zal looks to score with a jab to the body but Kantemirov is just out of range.
Zal looks to throw the jab but Kantemirov is out of range. #CL2#
Kantemirov forces Zal back against the cage and clinches.
Kantemirov prevents a body shot from Zal.
Kantemirov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zal gets underhooks to prevent Kantemirov's takedown attempt.
Zal tries a body shot but Kantemirov blocks it.
Zal is working Kantemirov over against the cage.
Kantemirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zal lands with a right to the head.
Kantemirov blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Kantemirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zal avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Zal fails to land.
Kantemirov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kantemirov is looking for a takedown.
Kantemirov wants to take the fight to the mat but Zal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zal struggles to land a body shot inside as Kantemirov controls his hands.
Kantemirov is looking for a takedown.
Zal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zal lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zal slowing the pace effectively.
Zal misses with a punch on the inside.
Zal throws a head punch that misses.
Kantemirov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kantemirov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zal after a bit of a struggle.
Kantemirov looks winded!#T3#
Zal lands a hook that snaps the head of Kantemirov backwards.
Zal stalling.
Zal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kantemirov backwards.
Zal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zal is pressed up against the cage. Kantemirov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zal down to the mat. Zal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kantemirov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zal defends well and Kantemirov ends up having to push Zal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kantemir Kantemirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Zal.#ROC#
Kantemirov is rocked!
Kantemirov shoots in looking for a takedown. Zal tries to sprawl out of it but Kantemirov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zal loads up on a big right hand but Kantemirov slips the punch.#T4#
Zal misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kantemirov.
Nick Zal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kantemirov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kantemirov with a poor takedown
and Zal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zal looks to land a combination but Kantemirov avoids it well.
Kantemirov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Zal does no damage.
Zal connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Kantemirov! He's out on his feet! Zal rushes in and drops Kantemirov with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nick Zal!
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Event:
GFC 11: Strategos vs Trujillo
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Kantemirov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kantemirov is trying to work for a kimura but Koromar is defending well.
#SUB#
Kantemirov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Koromar sees it coming and defends easily.
Kantemirov misses with a head shot. Koromar uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kantemirov is looking to work some ground and pound but Koromar has wrist control.
Kantemirov landing with the ground and pound.
Kantemirov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kantemirov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koromar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kantemirov throwing strikes but missing.
Koromar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koromar can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB#
Kantemirov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Koromar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kantemirov has Koromar in his guard.#REVB#
Kantemirov wants to stand but Koromar is controlling the position.
Koromar wanted to stand there but Kantemirov had control of the position.
Koromar prevents Kantemirov from getting back to his feet.
Koromar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kantemirov is proving hard to escape from.
Kantemirov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koromar is controlling him. #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.#ES#
Kantemirov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Koromar has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Kantemirov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kantemirov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kantemirov lands with a punch from half guard.
Kantemirov trying to pass the guard but Koromar defending well. #SUB#
Kantemirov seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koromar is trying to control but can't.
Kantemirov with the ground and pound but Koromar uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Koromar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kantemirov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Koromar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koromar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kantemirov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Koromar dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Koromar is looking to stand up but Kantemirov won't let him.
Koromar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kantemirov wants to stand up but Koromar is controlling him. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kantemirov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Koromar jumps guard.
Koromar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kantemirov is one step ahead there.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Koromar has eaten all the pies!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kantemirov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Kantemirov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koromar working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Kantemirov drops back looking for a leg! Koromar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Koromar manages to kick Kantemirov off! Kantemirov jumps back into Koromar's guard.
Kantemirov looking to sit in guard and control but Koromar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kantemirov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kantemir Kantemirov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Koromar ducks right into an uppercut from Kantemirov. #TD#
Kantemirov gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Kantemirov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kantemirov cracks Koromar with a big right hand but Koromar just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Koromar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kantemirov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kantemirov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kantemirov is trying to work for a kimura but Koromar is defending well.
#SUB#
Kantemirov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koromar defends it well.
Kantemirov wants to control but Koromar is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Kantemirov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Koromar has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kantemirov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Koromar is just riding it out for now. Kantemirov eventually gives up the hold.
Koromar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kantemirov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Koromar is defending against the submission attempts here by Kantemirov.
Kantemirov is looking to take a break and control but Koromar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kantemirov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kantemirov lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Kantemirov is looking for a kimura here.
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. Kantemirov connects with a nice short shot to Koromar's temple.
Kantemirov slips a nice elbow through Koromar's hands, connecting with Koromar's forehead.
Kantemirov is keen to just control but Koromar is a slippery customer.#T3#
Kantemirov lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Kantemirov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Koromar sees it coming and defends easily.
Kantemirov wants to take a breather but Koromar is having none of it. #SUB#
Kantemirov wants to work for an arm triangle but Koromar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kantemirov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kantemirov wants to control but Koromar is keeping him busy.
Koromar wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kantemirov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kantemirov wants to pass the guard but Koromar is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Kantemirov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Koromar trying to control from the bottom.
Koromar is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kantemirov is staying active.
Koromar taking some punishment here, with Kantemirov in his half guard.
Kantemirov working the head and body with strikes.
Koromar trying to control from the bottom.
Kantemirov drops an elbow to the side of Koromar's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kantemirov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kantemirov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Koromar sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kantemir Kantemirov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Kantemirov drives through with a takedown into Koromar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Kantemirov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kantemirov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Koromar keeping moving, preventing Kantemirov from controlling successfully.
Koromar controlling the position.
Kantemirov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koromar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantemirov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kantemirov trying to control but Koromar is working from the bottom.
Koromar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Kantemirov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Koromar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kantemirov, into his guard. #REVB##ES#
Kantemirov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Koromar off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Kantemirov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Koromar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koromar is trying to control the position but Kantemirov postures up.
Kantemirov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kantemirov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koromar can do to turn this around?
Koromar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kantemirov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Kantemirov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kantemirov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kantemirov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kantemir Kantemirov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kantemirov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koromar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kantemirov controls the pace.
Kantemirov stands up over Koromar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Kantemirov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Koromar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kantemirov has Koromar in his guard.#REVB##ES#
Kantemirov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Koromar presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3##TD#
Kantemirov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Koromar clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Koromar wants to escape the position.
Kantemirov struggling to land strikes to the head as Koromar covers up. #SUB#
Koromar defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kantemirov's arms. #SUB#
Koromar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kantemirov.
Koromar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kantemirov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kantemirov throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Kantemirov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Koromar could be in trouble here!
Koromar trying to control the hands but Kantemirov won't let him. #T4##SUB#
Koromar won't enjoy being in this position. Kantemirov looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Koromar is tapping - it's over boys! Kantemirov picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kantemir Kantemirov!
A very excited looking Kantemir Kantemirov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
GFC 4: Strategos vs Soderberg
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Kantemirov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kantemirov missing with a left hand there. Krz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Krz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Kantemirov with that takedown attempt.
Krz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kantemirov shoots in but Krz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Krz fails with a takedown attempt.
Kantemir Kantemirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominick Cruz Krz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kantemirov drives through with a takedown into Krz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kantemirov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Kantemirov drops back looking for a leg! Krz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krz manages to kick Kantemirov off! Kantemirov jumps back into Krz's guard.
Kantemirov trying to control but Krz is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kantemirov landing some decent shots from guard.
Krz keeping moving, preventing Kantemirov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kantemirov 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.
Krz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kantemirov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Kantemirov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Krz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kantemirov tries for a takedown but Krz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kantemirov dives in and grabs Krz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krz pushes down on Kantemirov's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Kantemirov as Krz shoots in.
Krz looks winded!
Kantemirov dives in and grabs Krz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krz pushes down on Kantemirov's head and hops out.#TD#
Kantemirov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Krz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Krz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kantemirov just content to control the position. #SUB#
Kantemirov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kantemirov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Krz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kantemirov is controlling him well.#T3##SUB#
Kantemirov has hold of Krz's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Krz seems comfortable defending it but Kantemirov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Krz is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Krz is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kantemirov couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kantemir Kantemirov!
After winning the bout, Kantemir Kantemirov 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:
GFC 1: The Rise
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Kantemirov shoots in and gets a takedown into Komissarov's guard.#SUB2#
Kantemirov drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Kantemirov seems to have locked his on tight now - Komissarov screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Kantemirov, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kantemir Kantemirov!
After winning the bout, Kantemir Kantemirov 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Kantemirov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kantemirov lands in his opponent's guard.
Wallace tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wallace is pulling down on Kantemirov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kantemirov, at least for the moment.
Kantemirov throwing strikes but missing.
Wallace will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Kantemirov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wallace 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.
Wallace wants to stand up but Kantemirov is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantemirov preventing the sweep.
Wallace not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wallace looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kantemirov won't allow Wallace to get back to his feet.
Wallace wants to sweep here but Kantemirov controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Kantemirov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kantemirov advances position into side control!
Wallace tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wallace really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Kantemirov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wallace has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wallace tries to bench press Kantemirov off him but Kantemirov keeps the position.
Kantemirov trying to control the position but Wallace is working away.
Wallace tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kantemirov is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kantemirov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Wallace is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Kantemirov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wallace taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wallace is trying to control Kantemirov's posture but Kantemirov avoids it. #SUB2#
Kantemirov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wallace knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kantemirov lands an elbow.
Wallace is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Wallace takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Kantemirov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace tries to bench press Kantemirov off him but Kantemirov keeps the position.
Kantemirov trying to control the position but Wallace is working away. #SUB2#
Kantemirov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wallace is trying to control Kantemirov's posture but Kantemirov avoids it. #SUB2#
Kantemirov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Kantemirov has control of an arm but Wallace manages to advance to Kantemirov's back!
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Kantemirov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wallace haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wallace'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.
#SUB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kantemirov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kantemir Kantemirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kantemirov keeps trying to improve his position.
Wallace has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Wallace.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Wallace is stinking the place up with his stalling.
#SUB#
Kantemirov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
#SUB#
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This is a sustained period of stalling by Wallace.
Wallace seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kantemirov for as long as he can get away with.
Wallace is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kantemirov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wallace is really struggling to control Kantemirov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
#SU2#
Kantemirov is still trying to improve position.
Wallace continues to hold on tight.
Wallace continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Wallace.
#SUB#
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#SU2#
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Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of . Thurman Wallace!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Kantemirov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Kantemirov is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kantemirov wants to control but Cunningham is keeping him busy.
Cunningham is looking to improve his position.
Cunningham moves into full guard.
Kantemirov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kantemirov with a nice head shot there.#ROC2#
Cunningham is rocked!
Kantemirov is in close to Cunningham's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Cunningham is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kantemirov gets to his feet and stands over Cunningham, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Cunningham felt that one! Kantemirov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Cunningham from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kantemir Kantemirov!
Kantemir Kantemirov opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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