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Event:
LKO20 Frenzy
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Sagemode looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sagemode throws a head kick that Varakin semi-blocks.
Varakin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sagemode goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sagemode throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sagemode. Varakin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Varakin feints the counter takedown.
We've been told by Sagemode's head coaches at The Pure Warrior that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagemode throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Varakin tries to counter it with a takedown but Sagemode pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Varakin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sagemode moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Sagemode tests Varakin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sagemode connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sagemode misses with a head kick.
Varakin feints the counter takedown.
Sagemode tries to close the distance and clinch but Varakin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Varakin feints the counter takedown.
Sagemode connects with a crisp jab.
Sagemode misses with a straight right.
Nice straight punches there by Sagemode. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sagemode.
Naruto Sagemode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varakin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sagemode, right into the meat.
Sagemode darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sagemode shoots in for a takedown but Varakin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Varakin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sagemode misses with a head kick.
Varakin feints the counter takedown.
Sagemode scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Varakin.
Sagemode throws a head kick but Varakin moves out of range.
Varakin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sagemode pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Varakin back to the cage. Sagemode follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Sagemode misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Varakin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sagemode chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sagemode lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Varakin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Varakin tries to counter it with a takedown but Sagemode pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sagemode throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Sagemode shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Varakin is trying to escape back to his feet but Sagemode uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T4#
Varakin gets back to half guard.
Sagemode trying to control from half guard but Varakin is working away.
Sagemode sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Varakin wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naruto Sagemode dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sagemode fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Varakin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sagemode misses with a wild combination.
Varakin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sagemode changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagemode swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Varakin.
Sagemode shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Varakin defends it nicely.#T1#
Varakin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sagemode fails to land the takedown.
Sagemode throws a right hand that Varakin ducks under and follows up with a left that Varakin also avoids with ease.
Varakin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sagemode defends it well.
Sagemode clobbers Varakin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sagemode throws a lazy right hand but Varakin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Varakin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sagemode misses with the combination.
#T2#
Sagemode pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Varakin tries to counter it with a takedown but Sagemode pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Naruto Sagemode is winning the standup battle so far.
Varakin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sagemode throws a shot from downtown. Varakin moves away and avoids it.
Varakin with the counter takedown but Sagemode avoids it easily.
Sagemode shoots in for a takedown but Varakin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Varakin tries to counter it with a takedown but Sagemode pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naruto Sagemode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagemode shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sagemode wants to clinch up but Varakin keeps it at a distance.
Sagemode misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sagemode throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Sagemode misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sagemode throws out a loose jab but Varakin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sagemode displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Varakin slips under a jab from Sagemode.
And Varakin tries to counter it with a takedown but Sagemode pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sagemode lunges at Varakin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Varakin's hand.
Sagemode scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Varakin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sagemode.#T4#
Sagemode throws a hook but Varakin blocks it.
Varakin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Varakin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sagemode fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Varakin manages to avoid it.
Sagemode jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sagemode wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sagemode cracks Varakin with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naruto Sagemode dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Sagemode.
Varakin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sagemode is looking to score with low kicks.
Sagemode throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Varakin feints the counter takedown.
Sagemode throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
so Varakin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Varakin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varakin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sagemode is keeping the position for now.
Varakin 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. #T1#
Let's hope that Varakin 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varakin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Varakin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sagemode throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Varakin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sagemode!
Varakin controls the position from side control.
Sagemode prevents Varakin from improving position. #T2#
Varakin controlling the position.
Sagemode is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dmitry Varakin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Varakin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Sagemode can't do much from the bottom here.
Varakin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sagemode will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Varakin.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Varakin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sagemode throws a leg kick but Varakin checks it.
And Varakin tries to counter it with a takedown but Sagemode pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sagemode shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Varakin as he avoids it easily.
Sagemode misses with a series of wild punches.
Sagemode lands with a hook. Varakin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dmitry Varakin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naruto Sagemode is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Naruto Sagemode is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sagemode digs a good body shot into Varakin's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dmitry Varakin.
I think Sagemode 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naruto Sagemode!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Ahmadaliev throws a combination. Varakin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ahmadaliev throws a body punch but Varakin moves out of range.
Ahmadaliev fails to land with a series of punches.
Ahmadaliev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Varakin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Varakin seems content to control.
Varakin with the ground and pound but Ahmadaliev uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Varakin throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varakin throwing strikes from guard but Ahmadaliev blocks nicely.
Ahmadaliev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Varakin controls the pace.#T1#
Varakin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahmadaliev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Varakin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahmadaliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varakin 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.
Ahmadaliev keeping full guard, as Varakin tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ahmadaliev throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Varakin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Varakin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Varakin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SU2#
Varakin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Varakin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ahmadaliev is refusing to be controlled, as Varakin sits in half guard.
Ahmadaliev looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SU2#
Varakin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ahmadaliev to get to his feet.
Murad Ahmadaliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Ahmadaliev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Varakin back to the cage. Ahmadaliev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD2#
Varakin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Varakin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Varakin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Varakin controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Varakin is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been informed that Varakin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Varakin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Varakin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Varakin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ahmadaliev is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ahmadaliev and Varakin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Varakin trying to control the position but Ahmadaliev is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dmitry Varakin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Varakin avoids a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Varakin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Varakin is just content to waste time from the top position. Ahmadaliev takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Varakin throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Varakin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ahmadaliev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Varakin has Ahmadaliev in his guard.#REVR#
Ahmadaliev wanted to stand there but Varakin had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varakin wants to stand and escape but Ahmadaliev is having none of it. #T1##SU#
Varakin is working an open guard so Ahmadaliev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Varakin moves out of range of the body kick from Ahmadaliev.
Ahmadaliev falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Varakin moves into the clinch.
Ahmadaliev is trying to break the clinch but Varakin is controlling him.#BC2#
Varakin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Varakin slips a jab and a cross from Ahmadaliev.
Varakin has his takedown stuffed
and Ahmadaliev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Varakin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahmadaliev throws out the jab. #TD2#
Ahmadaliev gets caught napping as Varakin dives in and scores a takedown. Ahmadaliev manages to retain guard.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Varakin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Varakin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Varakin distracts Ahmadaliev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU2#
Varakin stands up from Ahmadaliev's guard - Varakin perhaps looking for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahmadaliev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Varakin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Varakin showed some decent athleticism there.
Ahmadaliev tries to kick Varakin off in order to stand up. Varakin Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3#
Varakin wants to control but Ahmadaliev is keeping him busy.
Ahmadaliev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Varakin is controlling him well.
Varakin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Varakin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ahmadaliev will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Varakin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Varakin trying to control the position but Ahmadaliev is working away.
Varakin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Varakin is trying to get an arm triangle but Ahmadaliev is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Varakin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ahmadaliev has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Varakin but great work by Ahmadaliev.
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 Murad Ahmadaliev 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#
No luck for Varakin with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Ahmadaliev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Varakin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahmadaliev defends it well.
Ahmadaliev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Ahmadaliev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Varakin misses with a takedown attempt - Ahmadaliev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murad Ahmadaliev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahmadaliev misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Varakin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Varakin.
Varakin lands a couple of elbows.
Ahmadaliev is looking to stand up but Varakin isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmadaliev keeping moving, preventing Varakin from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahmadaliev wants to get back to his feet but Varakin is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Varakin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Varakin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ahmadaliev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dmitry Varakin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Varakin lands a couple of elbows.
Varakin wants to control from the top but Ahmadaliev keeps moving.
Varakin pushing down on Ahmadaliev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Varakin is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahmadaliev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Varakin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Varakin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Varakin working the head and body with strikes.
Varakin moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Varakin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here as Varakin stalls from top position.#T3#
Varakin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ahmadaliev!
Varakin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Varakin breaks from Ahmadaliev's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Varakin controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Varakin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ahmadaliev has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Varakin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Ahmadaliev is bucking up trying to escape but Varakin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ahmadaliev is squirming around, avoiding Varakin's attempts to control the action.
Varakin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varakin lands a heavy elbow.
Varakin cracks Ahmadaliev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The referee warns Ahmadaliev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC2#
Ahmadaliev is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Varakin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Varakin 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dmitry Varakin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Varakin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Varakin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Varakin lands a couple of elbows.
Varakin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Walsh wants to stand up but Varakin is controlling him.
Varakin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Walsh is looking to stand up but Varakin isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Walsh manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Varakin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Walsh scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Varakin manages to mount him!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walsh is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T1#
Varakin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Walsh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC2#
Walsh is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jasper Walsh has been cut.
Varakin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oh Walsh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Varakin cracks Walsh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Varakin controlling the pace for now.
Varakin loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Walsh scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Varakin land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Varakin stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Varakin!
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