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Event:
AEW 30
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Shlemenko moves in looking to clinch but Bagov pushes him off.
Bagov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bagov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bagov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Bagov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shlemenko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bagov is in Shlemenko's guard.#SUB#
Bagov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shlemenko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bagov, into his guard. #REVB#
Shlemenko with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Bagov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shlemenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shlemenko throwing strikes from guard but Bagov blocks nicely. #SUB#
Bagov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shlemenko wants to control from the top but Bagov keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Shlemenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shlemenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bagov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shlemenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bagov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Bagov looking for a guillotine here but Shlemenko defends easily.
#SUB#
Bagov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shlemenko throwing strikes but missing.
Shlemenko connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Shlemenko trying to control but Bagov is working from the bottom.
Shlemenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shlemenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bagov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shlemenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Bagov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shlemenko is aware though and is defending well.
Shlemenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bagov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bagov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shlemenko defends well.
Shlemenko is in close to Bagov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Bagov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Shlemenko doesn't defend quickly enough and Bagov has managed to lock this one up! Can Shlemenko escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bagov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ali Bagov!
A very excited looking Ali Bagov 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.
The defeated Alexander Shlemenko had this to say: 'Oh sh#t!!!'.
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Event:
AEW 24
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Bagov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bagov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cold defends well and Bagov ends up having to push Cold into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cold and Bagov are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Cold throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Bagov into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Cold knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steven Cold!
An intense looking Steven Cold took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'im the king here '.
The defeated Ali Bagov had this to say: 'This loss is because i have to fight in america cause no one wants to fight me in my country.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Brawn shoots in looking for a takedown but Bagov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brawn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Bagov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brawn to the mat! Brawn manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Bagov drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bagov as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Brawn screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bagov! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ali Bagov!
Ali Bagov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
DARE 92
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Gagnon connects with a body shot.#TD#
Bagov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bagov is working for a kimura but Gagnon is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gagnon is looking to improve his position.
Gagnon missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gagnon is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bagov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gagnon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gagnon is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Gagnon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bagov trying to control but Gagnon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gagnon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bagov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bagov trying to control but Gagnon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gagnon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bagov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Gagnon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gagnon pulls Bagov in close to his closed guard and prevents Bagov from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gagnon 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.#SUB2#
Gagnon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bagov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bagov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gagnon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Bagov drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bagov as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Gagnon screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bagov! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ali Bagov!
Ali Bagov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
UCF America 5
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Bagov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Kuznetsov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bagov is on him like a limpet, forcing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
Bagov has Kuznetsov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kuznetsov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bagov.
Bagov tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks.
Bagov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Bagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bagov's efforts to push away.#BC#
Bagov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bagov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Bagov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kuznetsov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Bagov from controlling successfully.
Bagov looking to sit in guard and control but Kuznetsov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Bagov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuznetsov preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bagov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bagov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bagov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB#
Bagov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuznetsov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kuznetsov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bagov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuznetsov has managed to get both his arms back between Bagov's legs - danger averted.
Bagov working a defensive guard but Kuznetsov passes into half guard.
Bagov wants to get back to full guard.
Bagov has a hand on Kuznetsov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kuznetsov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bagov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Bagov actively working from the bottom here.
Bagov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Guts & Glory Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bagov is trying to control but can't.
#T3##SUB#
Bagov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bagov with the active half guard here but Kuznetsov passes nicely into side control.
Bagov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuznetsov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bagov is trying to control Kuznetsov's posture but Kuznetsov avoids it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bagov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kuznetsov's best efforts.
Bagov trying to hold on to Kuznetsov's head to control him but Kuznetsov postures up.
#SUB#
Bagov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bagov looking for subs from the bottom but Kuznetsov mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Bagov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kuznetsov to the ground. Bagov is now in Kuznetsov's guard.#SUB#
Bagov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kuznetsov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bagov, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bagov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bagov has an active guard here but Kuznetsov has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bagov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuznetsov pulls his head out easily.
Bagov wants to control but Kuznetsov is keeping busy.
#T1#
Bagov tries to get to full guard but Kuznetsov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bagov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuznetsov pulls his head out easily.
Bagov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuznetsov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuznetsov's back!#SUB#
Bagov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Kuznetsov escapes and is now in half guard on top. #SUB#
Bagov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuznetsov pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Bagov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bagov trying to control from the bottom.
Bagov manages to get to full guard.
Konstantin Kuznetsov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bagov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuznetsov's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Bagov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuznetsov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bagov has Kuznetsov in his guard.#REVB#
Bagov is pulling down on Kuznetsov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuznetsov, at least for the moment.#T3##SUB#
Bagov is looking for a triangle here but Kuznetsov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bagov struggling a bit here.
Bagov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kuznetsov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bagov is looking to reverse the position.
Bagov is trying to control Kuznetsov's posture but Kuznetsov avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
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Bagov can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Kuznetsov stands up.
Bagov scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bagov fails to land the takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bagov, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Konstantin Kuznetsov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Bagov scores with a takedown into Kuznetsov's guard.
Bagov wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
Bagov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Bagov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kuznetsov dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bagov is looking for a triangle here but Kuznetsov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Bagov can't do much from the bottom here.
Bagov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bagov wants to control but Kuznetsov postures up.#SU2#
Kuznetsov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ali Bagov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bagov works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Bagov has Kuznetsov pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Bagov has his foot on Kuznetsov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuznetsov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Bagov is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Bagov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuznetsov defends it easily.#SUB#
Bagov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuznetsov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuznetsov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bagov has an active guard here but Kuznetsov has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Bagov is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Bagov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bagov looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagov is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Bagov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuznetsov pulls his head out easily.
Bagov is looking for a sweep. Kuznetsov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bagov is trying to control but can't.
Ali Bagov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU2#
Kuznetsov decides to stand and escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bagov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bagov throws a combination. Kuznetsov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Konstantin Kuznetsov has been cut.
Kuznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Kuznetsov tries to sprawl but Bagov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Konstantin Kuznetsov.
I've got Kuznetsov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Kuznetsov!
In his post fight interview, Konstantin Kuznetsov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Ali Bagov had this to say: 'This loss is because i have to fight in america cause no one wants to fight me in my country.'.
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Event:
UCF America 4
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Bagov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Bagov defends easily.
Bagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Bagov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bagov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bagov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bagov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Bagov from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bagov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Diaz working for a triangle but Bagov defends it easily.
Bagov trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Bagov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diaz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bagov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bagov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bagov sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Bagov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diaz is trying to defend but Bagov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bagov is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Bagov is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bagov to get the leverage.
Bagov is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bagov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Bagov is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
We've been informed that Bagov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Bagov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bagov wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bagov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bagov is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bagov trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away. #SUB2#
Bagov 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.
Diaz wants to control but Bagov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bagov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Bagov 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Bagov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Bagov. Bagov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Bagov on that attempt.
Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Bagov avoids it well and moves away.
Bagov swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Bagov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jeff Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bagov.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bagov.
Bagov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bagov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bagov shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bagov sprawls and moves away.
Ali Bagov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bagov.
Bagov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bagov is breathing heavily.
Bagov shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Bagov shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bagov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Diaz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bagov on his heels. He'll look to pass Bagov's guard now, I'm sure.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Diaz drops back looking for a leg! Bagov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bagov manages to kick Diaz off! Diaz jumps back into Bagov's guard.
Diaz distracts Bagov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Bagov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Bagov blocks nicely. #T2#
Bagov is trying to keep Diaz in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bagov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Bagov trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz cracks Bagov with a solid left hand.
Bagov has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Bagov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Bagov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Bagov looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Bagov has wrist control.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4##SUB2#
Bagov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bagov's head.
Bagov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bagov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bagov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into half guard.
Bagov wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bagov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Bagov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ali Bagov has been cut.
Bagov wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bagov is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
Bagov is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ali Bagov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Diaz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bagov seems to have recovered his senses.
Bagov trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Bagov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bagov is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Bagov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bagov.#SUB2#
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bagov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Bagov's legs - danger averted.
Bagov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz preventing the sweep. #T1#
Diaz trying to control but Bagov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bagov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bagov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Bagov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Bagov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bagov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Bagov's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bagov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Bagov's legs - danger averted.
Diaz trying to control but Bagov is working from the bottom.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz postures up in Bagov's guard and throws a big left but Bagov blocks it. #SUB2#
Bagov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Bagov working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Bagov looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
#SUB2#
Bagov has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bagov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Bagov's legs - danger averted.
Diaz cracks Bagov with a solid left hand.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bagov trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diaz trying to control but Bagov is working from the bottom.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Bagov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.
Bagov controlling the position.
Jeff Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bagov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bagov is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bagov pushes a forearm under Diaz's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Diaz is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Bagov!
Our winner, Ali Bagov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
UCF America
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Lucan drives through with a takedown into Bagov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lucan forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Lucan seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Bagov is defending against the submission attempts here by Lucan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagov is refusing to be controlled, as Lucan sits in half guard.
Bagov is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bagov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
Lucan is pressing down on Bagov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bagov is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Lucan is working for a kimura but Bagov is defending it quite comfortably.
Bagov gets full guard.#T1##SUB#
Bagov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lucan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lucan trying to control but Bagov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lucan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bagov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Guts & Glory Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lucan tries to stand but Bagov is controlling from the bottom.
Bagov controls Lucan momentarily but Lucan frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bagov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bagov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lucan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lucan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bagov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lucan works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Lucan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Lucan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bagov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucan.
Lucan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bagov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bagov trying to hold on to Lucan's head to control him but Lucan postures up.
#SUB#
Bagov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bagov looking for submissions off his back.
Bagov wants to improve his position but Lucan is controlling well.
#T3#
Lucan is looking to take a break and control but Bagov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bagov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucan is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Bagov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lucan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Lucan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bagov is just riding it out for now. Lucan eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bagov actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Lucan is looking for a kimura here.
Bagov trying to control here.
Bagov is pressing down on Lucan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Bagov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lucan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lucan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bagov looking to control.
#SUB#
Bagov looking for a guillotine here but Lucan defends easily.
Lucan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bagov is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bagov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Bagov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Lucan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A combination from Lucan does no damage.
Lucan scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Ali Bagov has been cut.#TD2#
Lucan 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.#SUB#
Bagov is looking for a triangle but Lucan pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Bagov working for a triangle but Lucan defends it easily.
Bagov trying to control the position.
Lucan pushes down on Bagov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Bagov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov tries to get to full guard but Lucan has control of the leg.
Lucan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lucan is looking to advance position but Bagov won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Lucan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bagov wants to improve his position but Lucan is controlling well.
Bagov trying to control here.
Bagov moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Bagov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lucan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lucan content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bagov has locked up a guillotine! Bagov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lucan is holding on here and Bagov must be using up a lot of energy. Lucan has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bagov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ali Bagov!
A very excited looking Ali Bagov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
HBCC 1
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Brown (ranked 4481 p4p, 152 weight class) and Ali Bagov (ranked 4646 p4p, 158 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Daniel Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ali Bagov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brown drives through and clinches with Bagov against the cage.
Bagov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brown pulls guard.
Bagov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brown is trying to control the position but Bagov postures up.
Bagov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown controlling Bagov's posture.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bagov stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bagov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to keep Bagov in close.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagov is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bagov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bagov wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Bagov stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
Bagov wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown has his foot on Bagov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bagov works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bagov controlling from the top position.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Bagov from controlling successfully.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Bagov is proving a slippery customer.
Bagov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to control the position but Bagov postures up.
Bagov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bagov postures up.
Bagov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Bagov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bagov is continuing to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bagov defends well.
Bagov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bagov has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Bagov is stalling in the full guard.
Brown managing to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bagov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bagov has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Bagov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bagov trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bagov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bagov postures up.
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bagov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bagov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bagov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bagov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bagov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bagov 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.
The adventures of Bagov the control monster continue. Boring.
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bagov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bagov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bagov wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bagov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bagov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to keep Bagov in close.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Bagov from controlling successfully.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Bagov from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brown pulls Bagov in to control the position.
Bagov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brown managing to control the position.
Bagov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brown is trying to control the position but Bagov postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bagov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown is pulling down on Bagov's head to control his posture.
Bagov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking for a triangle but Bagov pushes his legs off easily.
Brown wants to sweep here but Bagov controlling him for the moment.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown pulls Bagov in close to his closed guard and prevents Bagov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bagov 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Brown gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Brown takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Bagov moves out of range of the strikes.
Young ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bagov throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
Bagov shoots for a takedown but Young saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Young takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Young misses the jab.
Bagov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bagov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bagov closes the distance and clinches up with Young, looking for a takedown. Bagov pushes Young against the cage but Young circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Young misses with a hook.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Young looks to land a right hand but Bagov moved out of range.
Young connects with a body shot.
Young punishes Bagov's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bagov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ernst Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bagov.#T1#
Bagov moves out of range as Young strikes.
A little jabbing left from Bagov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Young blocks a jab.
Young connects with a right hand. Bagov shakes it off.
Ernst Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Young uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bagov moves away from the strike by Young.
Nice defenses there by Bagov.
Bagov avoids the head kick by Young.
Bagov looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
Bagov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bagov throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Bagov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Young.
Young connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Young misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bagov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Bagov throws an off balance right hand
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
Bagov misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Young bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Young avoids the body shot from Bagov.
Young looks to land a left hand but Bagov moved out of range nicely.
Bagov drops his hands momentarily and Young takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bagov throws an off balance right hand
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bagov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Bagov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Bagov forces Young back against the cage and clinches.
Bagov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Bagov blocks an uppercut.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Bagov controls the action.
Bagov scores with a shoulder strike.
Bagov lands with a right to the head.
Young lands a nice uppercut.
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Young prevents a body shot from Bagov.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Bagov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bagov pushes Young back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bagov.
Bagov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bagov.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Bagov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Young.
Young throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bagovs head.
Bagov working aggressively here.
Bagov taking a breather.
Bagov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Young after a bit of a struggle.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bagov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Young working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Young struggles to land a body shot inside as Bagov controls his hands.
#T4#
Bagov blocking some punches.
#BC#
Young manages to break the clinch.
Young misses with an uppercut. Bagov saw that one coming.
Bagov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Young counters with a straight right hand.
Bagov lands a nice hook to Young's body. Young takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Young moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Ali Bagov has been cut.
Young walks into a left hand.
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
Young works the jab nicely.
Bagov moves out of range of the strikes.
Bagov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bagov misses with a punch on the inside.
Bagov is trying to maintain a safe position but Young gets an underhook and turns Bagov into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernst Young dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ali Bagov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Young clobbers Bagov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bagov throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Bagov misses its intended target.
Bagov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
Bagov staying out of range there.
Bagov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bagov lands a really nice looking cross but Young seems unphased.
Young throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bagov throws a lazy uppercut
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Young moves into range and clinches up with Bagov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Young.
Young lands with a short shot to the head.
Bagov lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bagov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bagov tries to stall but Young uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bagov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Bagov controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Young.
#T1#
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bagov fails to land.
Come on Bagov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Young working aggressively here.
Bagov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young lands with a right to the head.
Bagov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Young working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bagov lands a body shot.
Bagov has a couple of punches blocked by Young.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bagov misses with a punch to the body.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Bagov.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Young on the inside.
Bagov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Young breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Young lands with a kick to the ribs.
Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bagov can do to turn this around?
Young missing with a left hand there. Bagov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bagov misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bagov misses with a right hand
letting Young counter with a right hand.
Bagov blocks the body kick.
Young walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Bagov moves into the clinch.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Bagov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Bagov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Young.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young works on Bagov's body with a couple of short punches.
Bagov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bagov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Young lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Bagov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Bagov.
A short uppercut from Young.
Young lands with a short shot to the head.
Young is leaning against Bagov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bagov is breathing heavily.
Bagov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bagov misses with a punch on the inside.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bagov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Young.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bagov.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
Bagov misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Young - that landed with a thud.
Ernst Young has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Young works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bagov takes a shot to the head.
Young lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bagov backwards. #ROC#
Bagov is rocked!#T4#
Bagov looking to slow down the pace here.
Bagov is still on wobbly legs! Can Young finish him?
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bagov seems to have recovered his senses.
Young pushes Bagov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Bagov.
A short uppercut from Bagov.
Bagov misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Bagov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Young regains guard.
#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Young manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bagov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young blocking some punches.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Bagov controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bagov.
Bagov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Young escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bagov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bagov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernst Young dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ali Bagov's cut.
That's time! Young's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Bagov.
Bagov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Bagov.
Bagov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Bagov gets tackled into the cage by Young. Young maintains the clinch.
Bagov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bagov looking for a takedown.
Bagov scores with a shoulder strike.
Bagov trying to stall but Young improves his position.
Young working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bagov.
Young digs a right hand underneath Bagov's ribcage. Bagov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bagov prevents a body shot from Young.
Bagov is looking to control Young's arms but Young gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bagov has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young lands a shoulder strike.
Young lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bagov backwards.
A short right from Bagov on the inside.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Young is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bagov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Young to the mat. Young regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young wants to get back to his feet but Bagov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bagov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Bagov preventing the sweep.
Bagov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bagov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bagov prevents Young from getting back to his feet.
Young utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bagov is fighting to break Young's control of his arms but Young is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Young misses with an uppercut. Bagov saw that one coming.
Bagov feints the counter takedown.
Ali Bagov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Young.
Young slips a jab from Bagov.
Bagov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Young lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bagov digs a good hook to Young's body.
Bagov throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
Bagov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Young looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bagov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Young. Young obviously looking to wear him down.
Bagov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Young wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A left lands for Young.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bagov.
Young was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bagov misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Young tenderised Bagov's leg. Bagov is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Bagov throws a sloppy body shot
and Young counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bagov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Young wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bagov throws a low kick but Young avoids it.
Bagov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bagov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Bagov misses with a right hand
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Young throws a good cross that connects.
That kick from Young tenderised Bagov's leg. Bagov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Young bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Young paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bagov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Young counters with a thumping low kick.
Young dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid body kick from Young.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Young.
Young feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bagovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Young.
Bagov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bagov just misses with a punch to the body.
Young connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bagov stuns Young with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bagov misses with a right hand
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Bagov gets a double leg takedown into Young's guard.
Bagov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Young controlling Bagov's posture.
Young tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Young showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Young, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!
A relieved looking Ernst Young thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DARE 58
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Bagov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bagov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Bagov from controlling successfully.
Bagov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bagov 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.#SUB2#
Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bagov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bagov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bagov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bagov trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Bagov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bagov defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bagov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Bagov trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Bagov scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ribeiro working for submissions but it's allowed Bagov to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ribeiro actively working from the bottom here.
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bagov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ribeiro has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Bagov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ribeiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Bagov has control of the leg.
Bagov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ribeiro is trying to control but can't.
Ribeiro tries to roll over but Bagov keeps him under control.
Bagov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ribeiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bagov is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Bagov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Ribeiro taking some punishment here, with Bagov in his half guard.
Ribeiro gets full guard.
Bagov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bagov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bagov landing some decent shots from guard.
Bagov won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here.
Bagov stands up over Ribeiro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bagov lands a couple of digs.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position but Bagov postures up.
Bagov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Bagov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4##SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking for a triangle but Bagov pushes his legs off easily.
Bagov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bagov throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bagov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ribeiro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bagov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribeiro, not yet. #SUB2#
Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bagov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bagov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Bagov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bagov tests Ribeiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bagov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribeiro throws a shot to the body.
Bagov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribeiro can do to turn this around?
Bagov lands with a hook. Ribeiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bagov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Bagov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bagov is nestled in close to Ribeiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bagov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Bagov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ribeiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Bagov prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.#T1#
Ribeiro trying to control but Bagov postures up.
Bagov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ribeiro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bagov lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Bagov is trying to work for a kimura but Ribeiro is defending well.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep. Bagov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ribeiro regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bagov.
Bagov postures up in Ribeiro's guard and throws a big left but Ribeiro blocks it. #SUB2#
Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bagov defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for a guillotine here but Bagov defends easily.
Bagov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bagov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bagov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bagov postures up.
Bagov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bagov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Bagov won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here. #T3#
Ribeiro has momentary wrist control but Bagov slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Bagov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ribeiro dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bagov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ribeiro won't allow Bagov to sweep him here.
Bagov keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Ribeiro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bagov!
Bagov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Bagov is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Ribeiro locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Bagov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexandre Ribeiro!
Alexandre Ribeiro spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
DARE 51
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Fernando steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bagov.
It looked like Fernando wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bagov slips under a jab from Fernando.
The fighters circling - Fernando throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fernando throws a hook but Bagov blocks it.
Bagov throws out a counter right but Fernando avoids it with no problem.
Fernando misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Bagov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bagov.
Fernando utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bagov throws a strike but Fernando rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagov is trying to control the position but Fernando postures up. #SUB2#
Bagov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fernando can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando stopping the sweep attempt from Bagov.#T1#
Fernando's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fernando stopping the sweep attempt from Bagov.#SUB2#
Bagov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fernando defends well.
Fernando working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fernando preventing the sweep.
Bagov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bagov looking for a sweep. Not yet Bagov, not yet. #SUB2#
Bagov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fernando defends well.
Fernando's corner is telling him to maintain position.#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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bagov 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bagov shoots in for a double leg but Fernando sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fernando really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bagov throws a looping overhand right but Fernando ducks down to avoid it.
Fernando throwing a counter right hand but Bagov manages to avoid it.
Fernando throws a hook but Bagov blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Bagov misses.
Bagov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fernando on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bagov moves out of range as Fernando strikes.#T3#
Bagov misses with a jab to the body
and Fernando counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bagov misses with some punches.
Bagov throws a head punch that misses.
Fernando is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fernando gets underhooks to prevent Bagov's takedown attempt.
Bagov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fernando letting Bagov take a breather here.
Bagov throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Fernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bagov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Fernando counter with a right hand. #T4#
Bagov throws a sloppy body shot
and Fernando counters with a thumping low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Bagov there.
Bagov swings for the body but Fernando moves out of range.
Bagov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bagov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernando misses with a straight right.
Fernando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bagov.
Fernando defending well as Bagov loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Fernando there.
Bagov tries for a takedown but Fernando circles away easily
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Adolfo Fernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bagov.
Fernando slips under a jab from Bagov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ali Bagov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bagov dives in and grabs Fernando's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fernando pushes down on Bagov's head and hops out.
Bagov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fernando keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernando sizes up Bagov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fernando swings for the body but Bagov moves out of range.
A jab from Bagov misses.
Fernando lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bagov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bagov. Fernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bagov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fernando counters with a nice body shot.
Bagov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fernando avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Bagov has his takedown stuffed
and Bagov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adolfo Fernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bagov.
Bagov misses with a body shot.
Fernando is looking to counter punch.
Bagov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fernando.
Bagov misses with an uppercut
and Fernando counters with a low kick, right behind Bagov 's knee.
Bagov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bagov misses the shot to the body.
Fernando dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bagov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bagov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bagov tries for a takedown but Fernando sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Fernando explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bagov misses with a left hand
and Fernando counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Ali Bagov has been cut.
Adolfo Fernando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fernando keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bagov is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagov misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernando counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bagov thinking.
Bagov fails with a takedown attempt.
Fernando is looking to counter punch.
Fernando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid body kick from Fernando.
Fernando with a nice cross.
Bagov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fernando can pounce on him.
Fernando feints a jab promting Bagov to slip. Fernando then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bagov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#
Bagov is rocked!#T3#
Fernando throws a hook but Bagov blocks it.
Adolfo Fernando is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Fernando. Beautiful body shot.
Fernando connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bagov. Bagov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bagov is still on wobbly legs! Can Fernando finish him?
Fernando takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fernando scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bagov seems to have recovered his senses.
Fernando lands a nice shot that snaps Bagov's head back.
Bagov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fernando on the side of the head.
Fernando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fernando throws a hook but Bagov blocks it.
Bagov jabs at Fernando's body.
Bagov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fernando defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Fernando misses the target.#T4#
Bagov misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernando avoids the body shot from Bagov.
Bagov throws a jab when Fernando was well out of range.
Fernando is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bagov can do to turn this around?
Bagov scores with a nice strike.
Fernando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bagov.
Bagov scores with a jab to the body.
Fernando throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bagov digs a good body shot into Fernando's ribs.
Bagov looks to land a left hand but Fernando moved out of range nicely.
Fernando throws a jab when Bagov was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolfo Fernando dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ali Bagov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Fernando scores with a jab to the body.
Fernando looks to throw the jab but Bagov is out of range.
Fernando feints and then cracks Bagov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bagov down.
Bagov swings widly with a right hand
and Fernando counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bagov's knee momentarily.
Bagov takes a swing at Fernando's ribcage but misses.
Fernando throws a shot from downtown. Bagov moves away and avoids it.
Fernando darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bagov misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fernando counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bagov misses the body punch
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fernando.
Fernando throws a looping overhand right but Bagov ducks down to avoid it.
Bagov throws out a counter right but Fernando avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Bagov throws a hook but Fernando avoids it easily.
Bagov ducks right into an uppercut from Fernando.
Decent striking displayed by Bagov there.
Bagov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fernando connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bagov scrambles back to his feet.
Fernando connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fernando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bagov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bagov staying out of range there.
Bagov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Bagov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bagov loads up on a big right hand but Fernando slips the punch.
Bagov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Fernando uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bagov.
Bagov throws a poor cross that misses
and Fernando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernando misses with a straight right.
And Bagov tries to counter it with a takedown but Fernando pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bagov misses with a body punch
and Fernando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fernando.
Bagov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fernando looks to land a left hand but Bagov moved out of range nicely.
Bagov misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali Bagov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Fernando misses the target.
Bagov misses with a body shot
and Fernando counters with a big right hand! Oh Bagov is in trouble here! Fernando follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adolfo Fernando!
Adolfo Fernando was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
DARE 24 THE RETURNED
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Bagov darts in looking for a takedown but Aokison gets double underhooks and turns Bagov into the cage.
Aokison throws a head kick that Bagov semi-blocks.
#CUT#
It looks like Ali Bagov has been cut.
Bagov shoots in for a takedown but Aokison shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aokison. Bagov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aokison scores with a punch to the head.
Aokison tries to clinch up but Bagov circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Aokison rushes Bagov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bagov wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryu Aokison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bagov.
Aokison prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bagov wants to take the fight to the mat but Aokison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov is trying to pull guard but Aokison has him pressed against the cage.
Bagov goes for a takedown attempt but Aokison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Bagov dives in and scores a takedown into Aokison's guard.#T1#
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Bagov from controlling successfully.
Bagov throws a big right hand that misses.
Bagov throwing strikes from guard but Aokison blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aokison pulls Bagov in close to prevent any damage.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Bagov from controlling successfully.
Aokison has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Aokison controlling the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bagov works over Aokison with some ground and pound from guard.
Bagov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bagov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Aokison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aokison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bagov.
Bagov is looking to work some ground and pound but Aokison has wrist control.
Bagov looking to sit in guard and control but Aokison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Bagov working for a triangle but Aokison defends it easily.
Bagov working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Aokison stays in close to Bagov's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Bagov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aokison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bagov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aokison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aokison preventing the sweep. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bagov being controlled here, momentarily.
Bagov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aokison's guard. #REVB#
Aokison wants to sweep here but Bagov controlling him for the moment.
Bagov passes Aokison's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bagov trying to control the action but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Bagov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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 Ryu Aokison will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ali Bagov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Aokison has managed to clinch.
Aokison is pressed up against the cage. Bagov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aokison down to the mat. Aokison avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aokison just misses with a punch to the body.
Bagov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bagov.
Bagov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aokison swivels and escapes.
Ryu Aokison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bagov.
Aokison slaps away a takedown attempt from Bagov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aokison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aokison lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison throws a body shot but no joy.
Aokison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aokison moves in looking to clinch but Bagov pushes him off.
And Bagov tries to counter it with a takedown but Aokison pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ali Bagov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aokison doesn't manage to clinch there - Bagov circles away.
Bagov connects with a looping right hand.
Bagov shoots for a double leg takedown but Aokison sprawls well. He's pushed Bagov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Bagov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aokison sprawls well. Aokison wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bagov gets slowly back to his feet.
Bagov shoots in looking for a takedown but Aokison manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bagov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aokison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bagov is breathing heavily.#CL#
Aokison instigates a clinch.
Bagov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aokison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bagov has Aokison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aokison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Aokison scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aokison - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Aokison presses Bagov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bagov blocks a body shot from Aokison.
Bagov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aokison seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bagov can turn it around.#TD2#
Bagov jumps guard and drags Aokison to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2##SUB2#
Bagov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aokison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aokison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aokison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aokison showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Aokison is posturing up here but Bagov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Aokison tries to roll out but it's too tight and Aokison has to tap! Slick submission there by Bagov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Bagov!
A victorious Ali Bagov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Ryu Aokison stepped up to the mic, saying 'This would not happen in Japan.'.
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Event:
DARE NYE DYNAMITE!!!
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Bagov dives in and grabs Garibaldi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garibaldi pushes down on Bagov's head and hops out.
Garibaldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bagov shoots in and drives through. Garibaldi sprawls well.
Garibaldi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bagov manages to circle out of the way.
Bagov shoots in looking for a takedown but Garibaldi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bagov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Garibaldi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Michael Garibaldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bagov.
Bagov fails with the takedown
and Garibaldi counters with a thumping low kick.
Bagov looks winded!
Bagov needs to keep his hands up - Garibaldi had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
It looks like Ali Bagov has been cut.
Garibaldi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Garibaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bagov. That did some damage!
Bagov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garibaldi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bagov somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Garibaldi. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Garibaldi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garibaldi. That's going to slow Bagov down.
Bagov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Garibaldi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Bagov drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Bagov throws a sloppy strike and Garibaldi has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Bagov is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Garibaldi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Garibaldi!
An out of breath Michael Garibaldi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
FFA 39: Psychosis
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Bagov closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGuire circles away.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bagov keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire looks to land a combination but Bagov avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from McGuire. No joy for Bagov on that attempt.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bagov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Bagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Bagov's ribs.
Bagov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bagov defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGuire scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
It looks like Ali Bagov has been cut.
Bagov gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! McGuire gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Bagov is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James McGuire!
James McGuire very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
FFA 36: Revolution
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Bagov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bagov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Turso on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Turso tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Bagov tries for a kimura but Turso is defending well. #SUB2#
Bagov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Turso is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turso defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bagov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turso has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Bagov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Turso is avoiding damage well.
Bagov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turso tries to bench press Bagov off him but Bagov keeps the position.
Bagov is looking to take a break and control but Turso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bagov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Turso haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bagov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Turso to see if he's OK.
Turso is trying to control Bagov's posture but Bagov avoids it.
Turso holding on.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Turso is trying to improve his position.
Turso is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Seppo's Massage Temple , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Bagov is trying to get an arm triangle but Turso is defending well. #SUB2#
Bagov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Turso taking punishment in the form of punches.
Turso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bagov on the ground.
Turso tries to buck Bagov off but Bagov is having none of it.
Bagov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Turso is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T3#
Bagov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bagov wants to control but Turso is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bagov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turso knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Bagov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turso has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Bagov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turso is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Bagov tries for a kimura but Turso is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Bagov is trying to get an arm triangle but Turso is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turso struggling a bit here.
Turso is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Bagov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Bagov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bagov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Turso cracks Bagov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bagov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turso pinned against the cage. Turso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Turso throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bagov avoids it.
Bagov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turso is fending him off so far but Bagov persists. Nope, Turso circles away and we're back to standing.
Iku Turso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bagov.
Turso throws a push kick but Bagov slaps the foot to one side.
Bagov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bagov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turso looks to land a left hand but Bagov moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Bagov shoots in and gets a takedown into Turso's guard.
Turso wants to control the position but Bagov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bagov is looking to advance position but Turso won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Bagov is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Bagov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turso has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bagov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bagov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Turso trying to control from the bottom.
Bagov throwing shots but Turso is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Bagov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bagov tries to pass to full mount but Turso defends it. #SUB2#
Bagov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turso defends it well.
Turso is trying to control but can't.
Bagov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bagov trying to pass the guard but Turso defending well.
Bagov trying to control the action but Turso is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Turso is defending against the submission attempts here by Bagov.
Turso is trying to maintain the position but Bagov is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Turso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bagov.
Bagov is thwarting Turso's attempts to control the position.
Turso is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bagov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bagov is looking for a kimura but Turso is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bagov to get the leverage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bagov slows the pace down in half guard.
Bagov wants to take a breather but Turso is having none of it.
Turso is looking to improve his position.
Bagov stalling.
Turso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bagov is trying to control. Turso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Bagov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bagov dives in for a single leg takedown but Turso sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Bagov tries to get set, Turso tries to push him back and clinch up but Bagov manages to avoid the attempt.
Bagov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turso defends well and Bagov ends up having to push Turso into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Turso is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bagov.
Turso scores with a nice strike.
Turso is looking to slow Bagov down with leg kicks.
Bagov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turso counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Iku Turso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bagov.
Bagov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turso.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bagov.
Bagov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turso avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turso scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1##TD2#
Bagov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Turso!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Turso struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Bagov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Bagov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Bagov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turso is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB2#
Bagov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Turso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Bagov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bagov throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3##SUB2#
Bagov is trying to get an arm triangle but Turso is defending well. #SUB2#
Bagov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turso knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bagov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turso keeps working. #SUB2#
Bagov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Turso is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ali Bagov!
Ali Bagov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
FFA 30: Del Rio vs Mills
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Bagov closes the distance and clinches up with Ugoh, looking for a takedown. Bagov pushes Ugoh against the cage but Ugoh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bagov walks into a straight right hand from Ugoh.
Ugoh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bagov.
A big right from Ugoh misses.
Bagov tries to counter with a takedown but Ugoh is quick to defend against it.
Ugoh thumps Bagov with a low kick.
Bagov shoots in and drives through. Ugoh sprawls well.
A lazy left from Ugoh finds it's target.
Ugoh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bagov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ugoh.
Bagov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Bagov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ugoh on his heels. He'll look to pass Ugoh's guard now, I'm sure.
Bagov wants to pass the guard but Ugoh is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ugoh keeping moving, preventing Bagov from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ugoh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bagov. #T1#
Bagov cracks Ugoh with a solid left hand.
Ugoh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bagov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bagov passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Bagov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ugoh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Bagov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ugoh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here as Bagov stalls from top position.#SUB#
Bagov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Bagov trying to control the position but Ugoh is working away.
Bagov advances nicely into full mount.
Bagov wants to control the pace but Ugoh is squirming around nicely.
Ugoh is desperately trying to improve his position but Bagov has a good base and remains in mount.
Bagov wants to control the pace but Ugoh is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Bagov wants to finish this one by submission but Ugoh is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bagov. #T3#
Bagov controlling his opponent.
Bagov looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB#
Bagov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ugoh has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ugoh! #SUB#
Bagov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ugoh uses it to pass to side control.
Bagov wants to control but Ugoh postures up.#T4#
Ugoh is looking to take a break and control but Bagov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bagov regains half guard.
Bagov trying to control but Ugoh postures up.
Bagov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ugoh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bagov looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Izuagbe Ugoh will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bagov misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Ugoh misses.
Bagov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ugoh.
Bagov has his takedown stuffed
and Ugoh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bagov shoots in for a takedown but Ugoh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ugoh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donk. Ugoh catches Bagov right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Ali Bagov has been cut.#TD#
Bagov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ugoh!
Bagov scores with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ugoh tries to buck Bagov off but Bagov is having none of it.
Bagov is looking to take a break and control but Ugoh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ugoh is trying to escape the position but Bagov is controlling the position. #T1##SUB#
Bagov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ugoh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ugoh is trying to control Bagov's posture but Bagov avoids it. #SUB#
Bagov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ugoh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ugoh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ugoh is trying to escape the position but Bagov is controlling the position. #SUB#
Bagov swings around for an armbar but Ugoh sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bagov's guard.#SUB#
Bagov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ugoh defends well.#T2##SUB#
Bagov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bagov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Bagov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bagov trying to keep a closed guard but Ugoh is proving a slippery customer.
Ugoh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB#
Bagov looking for a guillotine here but Ugoh defends easily.
#SUB#
Bagov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ugoh's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Bagov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ugoh is aware though and is defending well.
Ugoh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bagov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ugoh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bagov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Bagov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bagov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bagov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bagov looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bagov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bagov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ugoh some visible discomfort.
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 Ali Bagov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ali Bagov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bagov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD#
Bagov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ugoh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bagov throws a big right hand that misses.
Bagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ugoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ugoh seems keen to control Bagov's posture.
Ugoh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ali Bagov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Bagov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ugoh is keeping the position for now.
Bagov pushing down on Ugoh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bagov is looking to advance position but Ugoh won't allow it. #SUB#
Bagov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Ugoh as he works his way to full guard.
Bagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ugoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagov postures up in Ugoh's guard and throws a big left but Ugoh blocks it. #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.
Bagov stays in close to Ugoh's body and controls the position.
Bagov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bagov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ugoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ugoh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ugoh keeps Bagov at a distance using the push kick.
Bagov takes one to the chin there.
Bagov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ugoh.
Bagov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ugoh as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Bagov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ugoh but Ugoh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ugoh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ugoh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bagov.
Ugoh feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Bagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bagov misses with a straight left.
Bagov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ugoh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ugoh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bagov shoots and misses
and Ugoh counters with a nice uppercut.
Ugoh scores with a jab to the body.
Ugoh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bagov.
Ugoh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bagov. That did some damage!
Ugoh scoring well with a low kick there.
Ugoh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Ugoh lands with an uppercut that bounces Bagov off the cage and back into range.
Ugoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Ugoh.
Ugoh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#
Bagov is rocked!
Bagov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ugoh swivels and escapes.
Oh Bagov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bagov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bagov seems to have got his legs back now.
Izuagbe Ugoh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ugoh jabs Bagov right on the nose. Bagov blinks but takes it well.
Ugoh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ugoh thuds a left hand into Bagov's body.
Ugoh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bagov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ugoh sprawls well. Ugoh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bagov gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Izuagbe Ugoh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ugoh 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izuagbe Ugoh!
Izuagbe Ugoh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
FFA 22: Bagov vs Galanos
Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Galanos throws a looping overhand right but Bagov ducks down to avoid it.
Galanos looks to throw the jab but Bagov is out of range.
Galanos misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Galanos.#TD2#
Bagov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Galanos did well to prevent Bagov getting side control.
Galanos controlling the position well. #SUB#
Galanos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bagov pulls his head out easily.
Galanos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bagov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Galanos controlling Bagov's posture.
Bagov throwing strikes but missing.
Galanos working a defensive guard here.
Galanos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Galanos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Galanos is really struggling to control Bagov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bagov shoots in and drives through. Galanos sprawls well.
Galanos lands a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Ali Bagov has been cut.#TD2#
Bagov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Galanos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bagov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bagov landing strikes.
Bagov throws an elbow but Galanos slips to the side and avoids it well.
Galanos wants to control but Bagov postures up.
Bagov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bagov tries to advance to mount but Galanos denies him.
Bagov misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Galanos is looking for a sweep.
Galanos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Galanos gets back to full guard.
Galanos trying to control the position.
Bagov 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.
Galanos is controlling Bagov's posture.
Bagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Galanos trying to control the position here.
Galanos trying to control the position.
Bagov is working Galanos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Galanos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bagov defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Bagov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ali Bagov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bagov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galanos throws out the jab.
A big right from Galanos misses.
Galanos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bagov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Galanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bagov slips a straight right by Galanos.
Galanos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bagov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bagov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Galanos misses.
Bagov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bagov ducks under a wild hook from Galanos.
Bagov looks for a takedown but Galanos sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov ducks under a wild hook from Galanos.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bagov.
Hero Galanos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bagov.
Galanos throws a jab but it's blocked by Bagov. #T1##TD2#
Bagov shoots in and gets a takedown into Galanos's guard.
Galanos is pulling down on Bagov's head to control his posture.
Bagov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Galanos trying to keep a closed guard but Bagov is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Bagov stays in close to Galanos's body and controls the position.
Bagov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galanos works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bagov feints and as Galanos raises his hands in defense, Bagov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bagov trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Galanos trying to control the position here.
Bagov wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.
Galanos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Bagov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Galanos looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Galanos's guard.
Bagov slows the pace down in half guard.
Bagov is looking to advance position but Galanos won't allow it.
Bagov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Bagov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galanos sees it coming and defends easily.
Bagov is looking to stall here but Galanos recovers full guard.
Bagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos tests Bagov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 Hero Galanos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ali Bagov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Galanos loads up on a big right hand but Bagov slips the punch.
Galanos scores with a three punch combo!
Galanos throws an overhand right that lands on Bagov's shoulder, as Bagov tries to avoid the shot.
Bagov with the counter takedown but Galanos avoids it easily.
Bagov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Galanos.
Galanos lands the left hand.
A jab from Galanos misses.
Galanos looks to land a right hand but Bagov moved out of range.
Galanos lands with a kick to the temple. Bagov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#
Bagov is rocked!
Hero Galanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galanos scores with a jab.
Bagov is still on wobbly legs! Can Galanos finish him?
Bagov misses with a right hand
and Galanos counters with a crisp right that sends Bagov to the canvas! Galanos follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hero Galanos!
Hero Galanos is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Hero Galanos 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:
FFA 18: Jackson vs Bagov
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Bagov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson working a defensive guard but Bagov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bagov wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson is trying to work for a sweep but Bagov has mounted him!#T1#
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bagov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bagov trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Bagov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bagov looking to ground and pound but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bagov looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson wants to control but Bagov is having none of it.#T2#
Bagov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bagov tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Bagov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Bagov throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Jackson has his hands clasped together but Bagov breaks the hold and Jackson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Bagov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Bagov!
Ali Bagov is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Ali Bagov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
FFA 11: Ekaku vs Gay
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Wetness tries to clinch but Bagov is having none of it.
Bagov keeps the fight on the outside.
Wetness keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bagov keeps the fight on the outside.
Bagov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wetness manages to circle out of the way.
Wetness tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Bagov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wetness! #SUB#
Bagov has an Americana. Wetness didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bagov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bagov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ali Bagov!
Our winner, Ali Bagov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
FFA 7: Ekaku vs Smith
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Kovalenko. No joy for Bagov on that attempt.
Bagov tries for a takedown but Kovalenko circles away easily
and Kovalenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Kovalenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagov is trying to maintain the position but Kovalenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Kovalenko trying to control the action but Bagov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov wants to control but Kovalenko is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Bagov actively working from the bottom here.
Bagov tries to roll over but Kovalenko keeps him under control.#T1#
Bagov is pressing down on Kovalenko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kovalenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kovalenko wants to control from the top but Bagov keeps moving.
Kovalenko preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bagov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kovalenko should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bagov has tightened it up now! Kovalenko should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ali Bagov!
Ali Bagov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GFC 58: Souza vs Walian
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Weber misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Weber tries to sprawl but Bagov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Weber tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bagov manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagov looking to finish Weber with some ground and pound. This is bad for Weber!
Weber is controlling an arm, preventing Bagov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB2#
Bagov swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Bagov!
Our winner, Ali Bagov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Dillon Weber had this to say: 'Thanks for coming out party's on me '.
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